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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
January 27, 2004
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order by Chair Craig Kunkle at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of.the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
REPORT BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Principal Planner Talal Benothman reported that a joint public hearing with the City Council and Lake
Park had been held and they had approved West Northlake PUD on second reading with minor
modifications to the architecture.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Mr. Panczak made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2004 meeting as submitted. Mr.
Hansen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
ROLL CALL
Betty Laur, Secretary for the meeting called the roll for the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Land
Development Regulations Commission:
Present
Absent
Chairman Craig Kunkle Dennis Solomon
Vice Chairman Barry Present
Chairman Pro Tem John Glidden
Joel Channing
Douglas Pennell
Randolph Hansen
Alternate Michael Panczak
Also in attendance were Principal Planner Talal Benothman, Planners Jackie Holloman and Autumn
Sorrow, City Forester Mark Hendrickson, and City Attorney Christine Tatum.
Recommendation to City Council (P &Z)
• Petition ARYO- 04 -04: Architectural MoMications at Oakbrook Square for Bonefish Grill
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Armed I Malefatto, Esquire, agent for Equity One Realty and Management, Inc., is requesting
approval of architectural and color fagade modifications, awnings, and signage for the 207 -seat
Bonefish Grill at Oakbrook Square Shopping Center, which is located at the northeast corner ofPGA
Boulevard and US. Highway One.
Planner Jackie Holloman presented the project. Attorney Ron Kollins and corporate representative Tim
Martin spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Kollins requested the building color be the corporate color
of pewter with black awnings, but stated the applicant would abide by staff's recommendation if that was
preferred by the Commission.
Mr. Glidden commented on the roof plan which showed a return going back at a 60- degree angle which
did not match the perspective. Mr. Martin confirmed the 60- degree angle was correct. The wall that
seemed to overlap the parapet wall actually went up and over the parapet wall. The column design was
discussed. Mr. Glidden recommended 24" round columns as a good proportion, with which Mr. Martin
concurred. Mr. Glidden stated he had no problem with the color or design. Mr. Glidden expressed his
opinion that the word "Bonefish" on the building signage was too small, and recommended the letters be
larger than 18 ".
Mr. Present commented to the representative for the owner, Hank Snitzer, there were about 20 tenants
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and 32 parking spaces in that area, and two restaurants might take most of the parking ;and asked if the
applicant had considered marking some spaces for certain tenants or taking similar measures. Mr. Kollins
advised that Bonefish opened at 5 p.m., and the retail stores closed at 5 -5:30 p.m, so it was not a
problem.
Mr. Pennell agreed with staff on the color of the building and the awnings, which was building color to
match the rest of the center with burgundy awnings.
Mr. Hansen commented the new parapet collided with the existing gable end, creating an awkward
situation, winding up with a little piece of cornice. Discussion ensued. Mr. Martin offered to remove the
gable totally. Mr. Hansen recommended then bringing the wall all the way back to the existing wall. Mr.
Hansen agreed with staff on the colors. Mr. Martin indicated the national colors would create marketing
draw, since the depth of the center was so great. Signage was discussed. An example of a sign consistent
with the corporate signage was distributed. Mr. Kollins requested the corporate signage be allowed
within the allowed space. Mr. Hansen commented it might be opening a can of worms to allow a tenant
to deviate from what was already approved for a center. Mr. Hansen advised he would support using
signage in proportion instead of changing building and awning colors. The applicant indicated preference
for the sign staff recommended although in a larger proportion, with which Mr. Hansen agreed. Mr.
Hansen expressed disappointment that the signage issue had not been discussed with staff Ms. Holloman
advised staff had looked at the sign with the logo but it did not conform to the center's approved signage,
which did not allow corporate logos on the fagade, and advised staff would have no problem with the
• signage letters being 24 ".
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Mr. Panczak questioned and received confirmation regarding the lights, and asked if the applicant would
consider addition of sconces on the other side for symmetry. Mr. Martin agreed to add two additional
sconces. Mr. Panczak suggested keystones or quoins be added. Mr. Panczak agreed with staff on the
colors for the building and awning.
Mr. Channing suggested taking the new fagade all the way down to the wall. Applicant advised their
space did not extend that far, so the owner of the center would have to agree. Mr. Channing agreed with
24" signage lettering. Mr. Channing referred to the parapet cap on the roof plan, which he requested go
back the full length of the wall. Mr. Channing supported the requested changes in building color and for
the awnings.
Mr. Glidden recapped that the lettering should be increased to 24" for "Bonefish" and changed to 10" for
"Grill ", the parapet cap should be extended back the full 5', the pediment should be removed, and on the
north end where the angled parapet wall ended it needed to ride up over the top of the other parapet wall.
Mr. Glidden had no problem with the colors requested by the applicant; and commented the same size
columns as already there needed to be repeated and should be 24" diameter with the base and capital
being compact.
• Mr. Hansen asked staff ifthe applicant could use their font as a single backlit letter style with "Bonefish"
in 24" arched over the word "Grill", which Mr. Benothman indicated staff would have to look at.
Mr. Kunkle agreed with staff's recommendation on colors.
MOTION:
Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition MISC -04 -04 as
recommended by staff and with the following stipulations:
1. Eliminate the pediment on the parapet wall behind.
2. Extend the parapet cap on the new element the full 5' on the south side.
3. Allow 24" lettering on "Bonefish" and 10" lettering on "Grill ".
4. Columns shall be 24" diameter with the capital and base in the same proportions as shown
in the elevation drawing.
5. Sconce lighting and reveal should carry back on the angled north wall.
Mr. Panczak seconded the motion. Mr. Hansen requested clarification on the color and it was
• clarified that the colors would stay the same, as recommended by staff. Motion carried 7 -0.
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Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council (P&Z)
Petition PUD -03 -05 — Hood Road Centre at Westwood Gardens/Westwood Lakes PUD
A request by Neil Gaeta, President, Gaeta Development Company, for approval of an amendment to
the Westwood Gardens/Westwood Lakes Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for modifications
to the commercial area consisting of two. The site is approximately 2.4 acres and is located at the
southeast corner of Hood Road and Interstate 95.
Planner Jackie Holloman presented the project and showed color samples. Applicant Neil Gaeta,
President of Gaeta Development, reported they had addressed all of the architectural suggestions made at
the last meeting, and discussed the signage denials. Mr. Gaeta suggested changing the proposed 36" sign
to a 24" sign on the north elevation and to have the 36" sign on the west elevation
Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. The association's attorney, Michael Posner, reported
there had been no contact by the developer to the association regarding his plans. Mr. Posner provided a
history of the workout with Babcock Company in 1998. Attorney Posner requested that no vote be taken
on this project tonight. Christine Gold, a homeowner in Woodland Lakes, 12565 Woodmill Drive,
advised she would have no privacy if this development went in and that she also had traffic concerns.
Nancy Shammes. 12629 Woodmill Drive, objected to the type of project proposed and expressed traffic
• concerns, and requested more consultation with the developer. Kevin Ford, President of Westwood
Homeowners Association and Westwood Lakes expressed concern regarding lack of a traffic study and
reported 10% of the homeowners were present tonight. Rita Mascaro commented she was amazed at the
size of the project and objected to another professional building. John Cadillac expressed concern this
would cause a safety hazard and commented the developer should have separate access and not use the
existing roads. Chair Kunkle advised Mr. Cadillac to talk to staff. Terry Prochusi expressed traffic
concerns and commented that the roads were private and asked who would be responsible for damage
to the roads caused by the builder. Stan Gercher commented the roads were too narrow to pass a UPS
truck, there was no lighting, kids played in the streets, and asked that something be done to protect the
children. Hearing no further comments, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed.
Attorney Ron Kollins, representing the applicant, explained the past history of legal issues and stated the
association could not involve itself in this development, but offered to sit down with the association to
address the safety of the children. Chair Kunkle advised that this Commission would not get involved in
the legal issues and explained the Commission's duties, and commended Mr. Kollins offer to work with
the association regarding safety for the children. Chair Kunkle explained the approval process and asked
staff to have a position on the legal matters before this petition went to City Council. .
Mr. Panczak asked if the HOA documents reflected that the homeowners had given up their right to have
any kind of position regarding this development, to which Attorney Kollins responded that was his
understanding. City Attorney Tatum advised that the matters the Commission was hearing from these
• attorneys were private civil matters and not the province or concern of the Planning and Zoning
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Commission; that the public was entitled to speak, and that she would advise not to concern themselves
with any further inquiry or debate as to the civil matter, and to treat this as any other zoning case.
Mr. Hansen commented the color renderings were not consistent with the elevations, and pointed out
differences. Alan Strassler, Architect, responded the details were better represented by the elevations,
and colors and roof tile colors were better represented by the color boards. The color boards were
viewed by the Commission. Mr. Strassler pointed out changes that were made in the architecture, and
explained that everything had been reduced in height to some degree. W. Hansen indicated he supported
staffs position on the signage.
Mr. Panczak pointed out there was no rendering for building one in his package and asked the location of
the sign. Mr. Strassler noted the elevation was correct..
Mr. Pennell stated he supported staff s recommendation and he liked the arch windows of building two,
and indicated he felt one sign was adequate. The applicant clarified staff s signage recommendation and
the applicant's request. Mr. Benothman indicated staff's position had not changed.
Mr. Present noted there was a setback for safety, which was probably why there was only one entry. Mr.
Present noted he was one of the original owners in Westwood Gardens so was very familiar with this
• project, and the type of commercial component must make commercial sense, and things such as markets
changed over time.. Mr. Present pointed out an office building would generate daytime traffic where a
restaurant would generate traffic in the evenings. Mr. Present noted other developments with commercial
components and pointed out advantages. Mr. Present agreed with the association meeting with the
developer to decide some items. Mr. Present commented the two -story building seemed massive on the
end and asked if that could be cut to match the feature in the middle. Mr. Strassler indicated it could be
done —that the applicant felt this was a stronger way to end the building. Mr. Present commented by
supporting the development the City wanted it to succeed and explained why he felt the waiver for the
sign on I -95 was more important than the monument. Mr. Benothman commented an option would be to
lose the signage on the north elevation on Hood Road since they already had a sign on Hood Road.
Mr. Channing questioned Kayhart Pinder, Traffic Engineer for the applicant, regarding whether the
existing road that would serve this project had the capacity for the new building and the existing
development. Mr. Pinder responded the analysis indicated there were 920 less trips than the limit. Mr.
Channing requested the Chair establish some type of decorum when groups were present who disagreed.
Mr. Channing suggested moving one of the colors to the bottom of the building.
Mr. Glidden commented the applicant had generally responded to comments from the previous meeting.,
but the building needed to be softened. Mr. Glidden commented it would have been nice if the plan of the
site showed accesses and questioned if there was sufficient stacking where a road was intersected by a
driveway and requested the City Engineer look at that before going to City Council. Mr. Glidden
suggested working with the residents and possibly widening the road. Mr. Glidden expressed his opinion
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this office building would produce minimal traffic because people would go to work there when residents
were leaving and would be going home when residents were going home. Mr. Glidden commented a lot
of the softening of the architecture would come down to landscaping so as much as possible was needed.
Mr. Glidden commented the perspectives should be required to be updated before going to City Council.
Mr. Glidden agreed with staff regarding signage, but indicated he had no problem if both words fit into a
36" space, and recommended the sign with lettering be correctly depicted on the drawings. Mr. Glidden
liked the colors on the rendering, not those on the elevation, and agreed with W. Channing on moving
the middle color to the base. Mr. Channing marked the colors on the color board a, b, and c.
Landscaping was reviewed. Mr. Kunkle commented that Mr. Hearing had drawn another landscape plan.
An effective buffer for the residents to ,the south had been provided.
Signage was discussed further. The applicant withdrew the waiver request for one 36" sign and indicated
they would like only one 36" sign and would like it facing I -95 instead of Hood Road and agreed with
staff the second sign should be above the second floor. Mr. Benothman explained the required waivers.
MOTION:
Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition PUD- 03 -05as
presented by staff with the following stipulations or additions:
• 1. The base upper floor, and trim colors shall be those marked a b and c on the
exhibit.
2. The waiver to allow a 24" tenant sign on the second level on the north side of the building
shall be approved.
Mr. Present seconded the motion. Mr. Glidden requested addition of a requirement that
the applicant come back prior to City Council with detailed drawings of each building sign
showing the name Gaeta Development depicted in scale and the renderings updated to be
accurate. Mr. Glidden also stressed that the Commission was encouraging the developer to
meet with the homeowners to explore possible improvements to the safety issues related to
the drive leading to the project including width and any beautification issues. Mr. Glidden
clarified submission of the signage drawings would be to staff and not to the Commission.
Mr. Channing accepted the amendments. Mr. Present also accepted the amendments.
Motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council (LDRO
Petition PUD-04-01 —Amendment to Burns Road Community Recreation Campus
A request by Jeff Renault, P. E. of LBFH, Inc. on behalf of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, for
• approval of an amendment to the Burns Road Community Recreation Campus Planned Unit
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Development (PUD) to allow for modifications to the previously approved PUD. The modifications
include a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and associated facilities. The site is generally located on the
south side of Burns Road east of Military Tram
Chair Kunkle announced a request had been made to continue this public hearing. Chair Kunkle declared
the public hearing open. There were no comments from the public.
MOTION:
Mr. Pennell made a motion to continue the public hearing for Petition PUD -04-01 to a date certain
of February 10, 2004. Mr. Panczak seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote,
with three commissioners being out of the room.
Public Hearinje and Recommendation to City Council. (LDRC)
Petition LDR 03 -08 /Ordinance 3. 2004: City Code amendment to Section 78 -159 Permitted Uses,
Conditional, Prohibited Uses.
A City- initiated request to amend the Palm Beach Gardens Code of Ordinances, Chapter 78 "Land
Development ", Section 78 -159 —Permitted Uses, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses. The objective of
this amendment is to allow for a transit passenger station to be permitted as a Conditional Use within
• the Research and Light Industrial (M2) zoning district
Planner Autumn Sorrow presented the request. Chair Kunkle inquired if the stops were bus or train
stops, to which the response was: train stops.
Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Carol Jaffle commented she thought it was great there
would be transportation with trains, which the City needed. Hearing no further comments from the
public, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed.
MOTION:
Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition LDR- 03 -08. Mr.
Panczak seconded the motion. Mr. Hansen inquired if the newspaper article was accurate that
described the possibility of running a rail transit along PGA Boulevard to service Scripps. The
City Attorney noted that had been discussed. Motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Old Business
There was no old business to come before the Commission.
New Business
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Mr. Present commented on the Westwood Gardens application it would have been helpful to see the
entry road access and how it tied into the bigger picture, and that exhibit would be very helpful to
City Council.
Mr. Panczak asked statTs position on withdrawal from the Northlake Task Force. Mr. Benothman
advised the City Council had made a motion to stay in the task force at least one more year, which
passed on 3 -2 vote.
Mr. Hansen commented he had asked about plantings at the base of the sign at San Michele. Mr.
Kunkle responded there was no water there.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next regular meeting will be
held February 10, 2004.
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