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REGULAR MEETING
November 9, 2004
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board 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.
ROLL CALL
Betty Laur, Secretary for the meeting called the roll for the Planning, Zoning and Appeals
Board:,
Present
Absent
Craig Kunkle Charles Hereford
Barry Present - arrived at 6:45 p.m.
Randolph Hansen
Michael Panczak
Douglas Pennell
Dennis Solomon
Jay H. Bramson (1" alternate)
Jonathan D. Rubins (2nd alternate)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hansen made a motion to approve the minutes for October 26, 2004 as corrected by
substituting "right turn" for "left turn" on page 5. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Recommendation to City Council:
PUD- 04 -14: Mirasol Walk PUD — Sun Trust Bank
A request by Nelly Williams of Wedding Architects, on behalf of PBC -Three LL C, for
approval of a site plan within the Mirasol Walk Planned Unit Development (PUD) to
allow for the construction of a 4,279 square foot bank with four drive -thru lanes on an
approximately 1.5 -acre site. The Mirasol Walk PUD is located at the northwest corner
of the Ronald Reagan Turnpike and PGA Boulevard.
There were no ex -parte communications reported. Mr. Rubins was seated due to the
absence of Mr. Present. Senior Planner Brad Wiseman presented the staff report. In
response to questions from the board, Mr. Wiseman explained the signs would be channel
letters and there would be one drive -thru window, and three teller windows inside the
lobby.
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2004
Page 2
Nelly Williams spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Panczak asked the reasoning for
not wanting a loading space, to which Ms. Williams responded the only deliveries to the
bank would be from armored trucks, which could use regular spaces, so a loading space
would remain unused. Ms. Williams confirmed that the cast stone was concrete cast
stone.
MOTION:
Mr. Hansen made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of PUD- 04 -14.
Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Public Hearing & Recommendation to City Council:
Petition: PUD- 04 -10: Waterford Hotel PUD Amendment
A request by Marty Minor of Urban Design Studio, on behalf of Savol of Florida, Inc.,
for approval of an amendment to the Waterford Hotel Planned Unit Development
(PUD) to allow for a 1,828 square foot restaurant and 733 square feet of outdoor
seating. The Waterford Hotel PUD is located at 11360 US Highway One, which is
approximately 1 110`h of a mile south of PGA Boulevard.
All those planning to offer testimony in this matter were sworn in. The following ex-
parte communication was reported: Mr. Bramson stated he had met with Mr. Michael
Giolitti and toured the restaurant and grounds. Mr. Hansen reported he had received a
fax from Marty Minor requesting a meeting but he had not had time to meet. Mr. Pennell
reported he had met with Dave Talley on November 4. Mr. Kunkle reported no ex -parte.
Mr. Solomon reported he met with Marty Minor on November 5. Mr. Rubins had met
with Mr. Talley on November 5. Mr. Panczak reported he had met with Dave Talley on
November 8. Mr. Present arrived at this point and reported he had spoken with Mr.
Minor by phone. Mr. Rubins stepped down and Mr. Present was seated.
Senior Planner Brad Wiseman presented the staff report. Mr. Rubins commented he
assumed this business had a county occupational license and asked how they got a city
occupational license. Mr. Wiseman responded the city had no record of a city
occupational license being issued. Mr. Hansen asked if the restaurant was in operation at
the time this property became part of the city, to which Mr. Wiseman responded this site
had always been in the city and the building was built for continental breakfast and
meeting rooms, and there was never approval of a restaurant in the records. Mr. Hansen
asked if there were any records of permits when the room was converted from a
continental breakfast room for a hotel to a restaurant. Mr. Wiseman explained there was
nothing except a permit for a fryer or something. Charles Wu commented the applicant
had presented documentation that the city had approved a hood for the kitchen, but the
records did not show any changes to make it a restaurant. Mr. Bramson asked when the
restaurant started. Mr. Wiseman indicated the city did not know about the restaurant until
signage was requested.
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November 9, 2004
Page 3
Marty Minor of Urban Design Studio introduced the attorney for the property owner,
Richard Saper, who provided a history of the hotel and restaurant. In 1996 the owner had
made an application for a new 2 -story ancillary building, which was approved. The
restaurant opened in July 1998. In late 2003 the applicant applied for a sign permit,
which triggered the investigation of their approvals with the finding that the restaurant
had never been approved. Backup documentation was distributed to the board, including
a chronology of events that had occurred, which indicated that the P &Z board expressed
concern regarding the amount of parking and the applicant had added 12 spaces under the
building. The City Council approval did not contain any conditions that expressly
prohibited restaurant use in the ancillary building. City permits and inspections were
reviewed. A county occupational license had been issued when the hotel began
operation. During the 5 -year history, there had never been any parking problems.
Attorney Saper asked for a recommendation of approval of tonight's petition conditioned
on no future problems based on the history, and allowing the city to revoke their approval
should any future parking problems arise.
Marty Minor spoke on behalf of the applicant and requested continuance of the existing
restaurant. Mr. Minor addressed parking concerns, and reviewed in detail how the
parking study had been conducted. The study, done at peak season, concluded that with
adding a 10% buffer the demand was 91 spaces, and there were 101 with 25 off -site, for a
total of 126. Because of the city's concern, the applicant offered to provide shuttle
service for employee parking across the street in the 25 off -site spaces. Front setback,
building height, and additional landscaping were reviewed. The applicant proposed two
conditions of approval: an annual parking study to be provided to the city and shuttle
service to the off -site parking.
Mr. Bramson expressed concern about meetings on the second deck of the ancillary
building since occupancy allowed by code was only 100, and it was used for functions
such as wedding receptions, which might mean 50 vehicles and extra staff. Mr. Giolitti,
General Manager of the hotel and restaurant, explained there were 6 -7 weddings a year,
plus other functions, only four servers were used, and there had never been any parking
problems. Wedding guests were also hotel guests. Mr. Hansen noted in Ordinance 14,
1996 there was a reference to plans and asked the use indicated on those plans, to which
Mr. Wiseman responded it was meeting space and an office. Mr. Hansen commented the
applicant contended there were permits, inspections, etc., and that documentation had not
been provided. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hansen noted his office was in Tequesta and he
had to get that occupational license before the county would issue an occupational
license, so he did not know if the contention that the city must have issued an
occupational license since the applicant had a county license held up. Mr. Hansen noted
without the documentation that neither the applicant or staff had provided, it was difficult
to make a decision. The applicant provided copies of permits. Mr. Hansen commented it
was difficult to review handouts while trying to listen to a presentation, and materials
should be provided to staff ahead of the meeting.
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November 9, 2004
Page 4
Attorney Nancy Straub commented that code enforcement process had decided this was
not a legal use, so the question before the board tonight was whe�ier to amend the P , y
with the requested waivers to allow the use as presented. Mr. AansA asked if the
restaurant was licensed by the Florida Department of Business Regulation and the Palm
Beach County Health Department, to which the response was yes. Mr. Giolitti
commented the restaurant was licensed for 289 seats, and had been inspected by the
health department each year for six years. The site was also ADA compliant.
In response to Mr. Solomon's question regarding the restaurant name, the applicant
indicated it was Waterford Cafe in June 1998, then Liberty Cafe, and in 2003 was
renamed Fresco's, and there was no external signage for the restaurant during that time,
which was requested in 2003.
Mr. Present asked in the future to stick to what PZA was here for, and asked if Mr. Saper
was just hired. Attorney Saper responded he had been the attorney from the beginning
and provided copies of building permits. Mr. Present noted this restaurant had changed
hands, and things could change, and yearly monitoring was not the solution since that
would add to staff s work. Mr. Present expressed his opinion this was not ready to move
on tonight until a solution could be worked out, and some of the waivers would fall into
place if there was an acceptable solution. Mr. Present suggested a lease parking
arrangement with adjacent properties, which would provide a comfort level. Mr. Minor
explained the restaurant names had changed but the ownership of the restaurant had been
the same for the whole six years, the parking study requiring 91 spaces had been done at
peak times, applicant had already contacted adjacent property owners and found they
were not interested in a parking arrangements. Mr. Minor noted the arrangement for the
25 spaces across the street had been what could be worked out.
Mr. Panczak asked if there was a city occupational license for the hotel, to which Mr.
Minor responded, yes, and they had a current one for 2004, and they had all other
licenses.
Mr. Rubins expressed concern that the shared parking agreement could be terminated in
30 days, so it was not providing a long -term solution to the parking.
Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Juanita Demrick, resident of Twelve
Oaks since 1987 and a member of their board, noted there was noise disturbance from the
restaurant. Tom Valdifia, also a member of the Twelve Oaks board, indicated a poll of
the directors indicated there were 5 board members against the restaurant, one member
abstained, and one was in favor. Elizabeth Bartram, resident of Twelve Oaks, asked the
PZA board to take into consideration the residential neighborhood. Norm Aldrich,
resident of Twelve Oaks, commented on noise disturbance from the restaurant, and
proposed they move the operation behind closed doors and keep them closed. Hearing no
further comments from the public, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed.
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2004
Page 5
Mr. Solomon commented receiving handouts during the meeting was a problem, as noted
earlier in the meeting. Mr. Solomon commented parking codes were for the health,
welfare, and safety of everybody and the amount of parking spaces by which this project
was deficient was astounding. It appeared to him this restaurant was never an approved
use and the case as presented had not convinced him, since there were no waivers granted
for this parking. Even with the 25 spaces off site, the project was still short about 25
spaces. Mr. Solomon indicated he felt the applicant was trying to fly under the radar and
one thing had led to another, and the parking and safety should be the focus. It was an
unsafe situation and did not meet code. Mr. Solomon did not consider the annual study
an acceptable solution, and he was not in favor of this petition.
Mr. Hansen confirmed with staff that the applicant was looking for an amendment to the
PUD. Mr. Hansen stated he had no problem with the front setback and staff confirmed
that had been previously approved.
MOTION:
Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend to City Council denial of Petition PUD-
04-10. Mr. Pennell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Wu commented a copy of the design guidelines had been provided to the
boardmembers, as requested at the last meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Present asked if 4- laneing of PGA Boulevard between Ryder Cup and the turnpike
had been triggered. Mr. Wu indicated staff would find out.
Mr. Present commented a newspaper article sounded like the City Council had already
approved land use changes that may draw Scripps to the Brigger Tract, and asked when
that would be before the PZA board, since they had not seen it. Mr. Wu explained the
City Council had just asked staff to initiate that application and it would be presented to
the PZA board first. Mr. Present asked if the owner of the land requested this or was in
favor. Mr. Wu indicated this was City initiated, and the land owner was being contacted.
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2004
Page 6
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.. The next
regular meeting will be held Novemjier 23, 2004
APPROVED:
Craig Ku -M� Ap., Chair
z' � Barry Prese V ce Chair
Michael Panczak
Charles Hereford
Betty Laur, S0:retary for he Meeting
November 9, 2004
THE WATERFORD HOTEL
PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
With the annual renewal of the City occupational license for restaurant, the applicant
shall provide an updated parking study and written confirmation that the parking
agreement for the 25 off -site spaces is in effect. The parking study, to be coordinated with
the City Engineer, shall be conducted during weekday and weekend times during the first
quarter of the year. The study shall incorporate five calendar days and be conducted
during the peak parking demand times from 8 p.m. to midnight. The annual parking
study shall be required for five years from the adoption of this ordinance. If the parking
study indicates a demand larger than what it provided on -site and off -site for the hotel
and restaurant, then the applicant will submit a PUD amendment to provide the additional
parking spaces or lessen the parking demand.
2. The applicant shall provide a shuttle for employees using the off -site parking area.
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Mr. Mike Galletti
Manager
Waterford Hotel and Conference Center
April 1, 2004
VIA FACSIMILE
Dear Mike,
11300 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 202
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Tel: 561 -625-1411 o Fax: 551825.1413
Please use this letter as a reference regarding any one who may be inquiring as to your
Mattis as an important and valuable menlber of the business community in North Palm
Beach. Bravo! Foods International Corp. has utilized and enjoyed the services of your
establishment for five years across the board. We always have out of town guests and
consultants stay with you and have had our annual meetings and planning sessions in
your convention rooms.
Bravo! Foods International Corp. is headquartered in N. Palm Beach because I personally
live here and we all enjoy the "small town" feeling, cultul -c and attitude here. We are
very happy that you are part of the local business community of North Palle Beach.
Good luck with your new restaurant and please let me know if you need a personal
reference telephonically. Thanks.
toy G. Warren
CFO
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To
Mike Gulotty
Waterford Hotel & Fresco
From: Jesse M. Flowers II
Colonial Bank
2000 PGA Blvd Ste 5500
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
We here at Colonial Bank have thoroughly enjoyed having Fresco across the street from
us. Fresco and the Waterford have served us in many different ways since their
renovations. We have had many out of town guest from Colonial Banc: stay at the
Waterford and they have always spoken highly of the friendly staff and terrific service. I
thinlc having the Waterford and Fresco in North Palm Beach is a great asset to the area.
Sincerely,
Jesse M. Flowers II
?assistant Vice President
Colonial Bank
An Affi ia¢e of The Crolonial rzntGraup, loo.
2000 PGA E aulevaad, Sui- 55€:0, North Palen Reach, Florida 33408
Telephone 551/ 624-7311
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March 25, 2004
Bob Coleman
Fresco Bar & Bistro
11360 US Highway One
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408
FNATS • TPIE • National Foliage Foundation
Florida Certified Landscape Contractor • Florida Certified Horticulture Professional
Florida Certified Landscape Designer • Florida Certified Landscape Technician
On behalf of FNGA and its Certification Committee, I would like to thank you for your
hospitality during the Florida Nurserymen & Growers Association's Landscape Certification
Exam in March.
My landscape judges at dinner on Friday night, March 12`h, were quite impressed with the
quality of Fresco's restaurant. The personalized menus were a wonderful touch and certainly
assisted in ordering from the menu selection. The setting by the pool was beautiful!
Thanks again for all your assistance in setting up a wonderful dining experience for my
group. We look forward to returning to The Waterford —and to Fresco's — next year!
Sincerely,
Merry Mott
Director of Industry Certifications
mmott @fi-iga.org
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March 25, 2004
Allison Cross
The Waterford Hotel
11360 US Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Dear Allison:
FNATS -P TPIF a National Foliage Foundation
Florida Certified Landscape Contractor Floricli Certified Horticulture Professional
Florida Certified Landscape Designer • Florida Certified Landscape Technician
On behalf of FNGA and its Certification Committee, I would like to thank you for your
hospitality during the Florida Nurserymen & Growers Association's Landscape Certification
Exam in March.
All of my landscape judges who stayed at The Waterford were very pleased with their rooms
and with the quality of Fresco's restaurant. The personalized letters at check -in were a nice
touch and made my group feel welcomed and special.
Thanks again for all your assistance in coordinating rooms and dinner for my group. We
look forward to returning to The Waterford next year!
Sincerely,
Merry Mott
Director of Industry Certifications
mmott@fnga.org
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1533 Par!; Center Drive Orlando, Florida 32335 407.295.7994 Fax 407.295.1619
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Allison Cross
From: Merry Mott [mmott @fnga.org]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 10:07 AM
To: Allison Cross
Subject: RE: The Waterford Hotel
Good Morning, Allison! Thanks for your e- m Oil ... so bright and early!
First, let me thank you for how wonderful everything was! My group was
very impressed with the hotel, and the dinner on Friday night was
nothing less than fantastic! I haven't had such a nice meal with my
group of judges in quite some time. I will contact Bob CO1e171072
personally to tell him that.
And may I thank you for the lovely suite you booked for me. It was nice
to relax in a fin room with plenty of space to rest between events. I
had to show it off to everyone who came for dinner on Friday night.
They loved it!
We completely enjoyed our stay and look forward to working with you
again in the fixture. As soon as we book our dates for next year's exam,
I will contact you to reserve the rooms once again.
Thanks for all your help in managing my list of judges and their
sleeping rooms. It was indeed a pleasure to work with you.
Merry
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From: Allison Cross[mailto: across @thewate7fordllotel.com]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 10:02 AM
To: Merry Mott
Subject: The Waterford Hotel
Good Morning Merry!
I was justfollowing up with you regarding your weekend. What wondelfill
weather you had, I hope that you were able to get all of the testing
done.
How was everything with your stay and dinner at Fresco? I spoke with my
General Manager, Michael Gulotty, regarding your group and he said that
everything went smoothly.
Thanks again for everything, it was truly a pleasure working tuith you. I
definitely look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the
future.
Allison Cross
Sales and Programs Manager
The Waterford Hotel and Conference Center
1136o US Hwy One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
561 -47-9-2477
561 - 622 -4258 Fax
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Mr. Michael Gulotty
General Manager
The Waterford Hotel
11360 US Highway I
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
Dear Mike and David:
October 16, 2003
Mr. David Collins
Golf Professional
The Waterford Hotel
11360 US Highway 1
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
I can't thank you enough for a terrific day at the Bear's Club. Let me also thank
you on behalf of Dr. Larry Deziel. We both could not have imagined a classier, golf -
oriented outing like that which we attended for the Golden Bear Tour program. You
were too kind to have us as your guests. It was also great to see that Rod Macon and the
FPL group are making use of your attractive facilities. I have known Rod and his boss,
the Chairman of FPL — Lew Hay — for a number of years.
Again, thank you so much for your generosity.
Since -d y,
Rudy chupp
President and Chief Executive Officer
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GENTLEMEN OF THE GARDEN
February 17, 2004
Manager
Fresco
11360 US Highway 1
Palle Beach Gardens, FL 33410.0
Dear Manager,
Your generous participation in the December 6t1i Wine Auction at Casa Phippsberger
made the event an astounding success. We are asking you to again participate in another
event at the same location we hope will be even more of a success, and importantly for
you, expose your business to a choice audience, the members and guests of the
Gentlemen of the Garden. For the past 14 years, the Gentlemen of the Garden have
raised significant funds to support of city green spaces. If you would consider providing
a food station for our annual event on April 3`d it would ensure the Gentlemen of the
Garden's continued success. Please feel free to call and discuss the event with us.
Thank you for your consideration and hopeful participation in the best party of the year.
Sincerely,
Robert Eigelberger
Chairman
David Miller
Auction Chairman
2004 GOG Ball
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fax The Waterford
(561.) 375 -6666 11360 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Dear Allison:
561 633 9079
October 14, 2003
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Just a brief note to thank you for hosting last week's Happy Hour for
United Way of Palm Beach County Young Leaders Circle. We really appreciated
the complimentary hors d'oeurves and drinks.
As you are aware, Young Leaders Circle is a relatively new group
organized by United Way of palm Beach County to provide young professionals
in our community with an opportunity to develop their leadership skills while
building both personal and professional relationships. The Happy Hours provide
an excellent opportunity for members to network and develop relationships.
Again, thank you for your generous hospitality.
Vpry truly yours,
Wanda B`i
Chairperson
Young Lead
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December 1, 2003
Mr. David Collins
The Waterford Hotel
13025 U.S. #1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Dear David:
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Please accept this letter as a "thank you" from Florida Power & Light Company to The
Waterford Hotel.
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We greatly value the relationship that has been forged in recent years between our
company and yours. The quality of your facilities and the excellent service provided by
your staff have resulted in an increasing number of our business units turning to The
Waterford when they are in need of meeting space, meals and accommodations. We
look forward to continuing this relationship with you.
We also want to commend The Waterford for support of our community through its
generous participation in and sponsorship of events and activities that improve our
quality of life and benefit so many worthwhile charities.
Thank you very much, David, for all that you do.
S'
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Regional Manager
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June 13, 2002
T r. David Collins
The Waterford Hotel & Conference Center
11360 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Dear David:
Thank you so much for the outstanding player meeting and reception hosted by The
Waterford Hotel. Everything went smoothly, and all had a good time. Your renovations are
beautiful.
Your and Michael's support of the Golden Bear Tour is very much appreciated- Please
let me know if I can ever be of assistance in any way. Thanks again.
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Sincerely,
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Cindy P
Tour- Coordinator
GOLDEN i11 ''AEI TOUR
3300 P.G.A. BOULEVARD, SUITE 780 i• PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL0. mDA. 33410
PHONE (561) 626 -5999 1- Fr,x (5G1) G26-0282 -;- www.gokienbearlour.com
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West Palm Beaclt_ FL 33401
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December 1, 2003
To Whom It May Concern
City of Palm Beach Gardens
Re: Letter of Support -
Waterford Hotel & Conference Center
Gentlemen:
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During the past several years I have had the opportunity to work with the
management and staff at `'The Waterford- on numerous occasions. I leave always found
them to be most professional in their dealing and good corporate citizens. They also have
been very supportive of charitable undertakings in the community.
I commend their ongoing efforts as good business citizens in Palm Beach
Gardens. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to
discuss further_
Yours truly,
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PHONE: (551) 842 -1754
September 24, 2003
Allison Cross
Sales and Programs Manager
The Waterford Hotel & Conference Center
11360 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Dear Allison:
Just a note to thank you for the gift certificate -- complimentary
dinner for two at Fresco Bar and Bistro.
Along with my guest, Mr. Bob Keating, we enjoyed a wonderful
dinner this past Saturday evening (September 20th) . Everything was
simply superb -- service as well as the food -- and I can assure
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you that we will visit you againAthe not too distant future.
Fresco Bar and Bistro adds a new dimension to our dining facilities
in the North Palm Beach area and I offer my best wishes for your
success!
Sincerely,
( N1s. ) Frances L. Hancock
FLH /st
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Board of Directors
Joseph M. Landolfi, Jr., Esq.,
Chairman
Michelle Borro
Lynn C. Branch
Gregory M. Gibson
Emmett F. Gumm
Virgil E. Howard
Mark London
Clara CardPearlman
Kenneth G. PefLie
Timothy W. S^hulz, Esq.
Gary S. Slade
Jeffrey Wisnicki. MD, FAGS
Richard S. Wurst
Geri Young
Honorary Trustees
Betly Bryant
Edward M. Eissey
Dorothy Conte Finnegan
Marian V. Lewis
Philip D. Lewis
Commissioner Karen Marcus
Jesse D. Newman
Howard F. Osiroul, Jr.
Carol Roberts
Jim Sackett
Robert Sanders, Esq.
Congressman Robert Wexler
Professional Advisors
David H. Bludworih, Esq.
Howard Bregman, Esq.
Heather L. Burge
Alan L. Jacobson, M.D.
Joy ouellelle
Bayard Moffitt, M. D.
Ruth Samuels
Client Advisory Panel
Betlr Bystrycki
E. Kenneth Holland
Rita Holland
Allan H. Karp
Dolores Somers
Shirley Zupka
Walter Zupka
Executive Director
Joan E. Gindlesperger
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3111 South Dixic Highway, Suite 237 o West Palm Beach, FL 33405 -1548
(561) 802 -3353 Voice/TDD e Fax (561) 802 -3356
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September 23, 2003
Ms. Allison Cross
The Waterford Hotel & Conference Center
11360 U.S. Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Dear Ms. Cross:
Thant; you, so much for your donation to the silent auction to be held during our 9 °i
Community Celebrity Roast of Mark Foley on November 15, 2003 at the New
Cohen Pavilion of the Kravis Center.
The listing in the catalogue will be as follows:
The Waterford Hotel & Conference Center: Dinner for 2 at Fresco Bar and Bistro
This is our major fund - raising event of the year and your contribution valued at
$60.00 will contribute to the success and towards helping the thousands of deaf and
hard -of- hearing children, adults and seniors in Palm Beach County.
If you have any questions or wish to contact me at Deaf Service Center (561) 802-
3353 or by e -mail at mconnolly @deafservicecenter.com.
Sincerely,
Maureen Connolly
Celebrity Roast Coordinator
Dennis W. Glick
Pastor
Stephen Minuet
Pastor
Si. PdUI Wtherdn
Church School
September 30, 2003
Ms. Allison Cross
The Waterford Hotel and Conference Center
11360 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Dear Ms. Cross,
I would like to thank you for supporting St. Paul Lutheran School with your donation of a
two night stay, including a deluxe Continental breakfast, at The Waterford Hotel and
Conference Center, valued at $280.00. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
This receipt is to acknowledge your contribution and the fact you were not provided any
goods or services by our organization for your contribution. The Revenue Reconciliation
Act of 199' ) requires taxpayers to obtain written a lm- owledgenie.nt of a: contribution of
$250.00 or more to substantiate a charitable deduction. We encourage you to keep this
acknowledgement with your tax records.
Our Spring Auction will be held on April 17, 2004, at the Boca Country Club. Your
contribution to this event will help make it a wonderful success. Thank you for your
support.
Sincerely,
3u ie Hicks
Auction Committee
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11360 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Dear Allison Cross,
On behalf of Summit Christian School, it is my pleasure .to thank you for your donation toward our
auction and dinner. Because of organizations and people like you we raised approximately 40,000
dollars. Of this amount, approximately 12,500 dollars was given in the Gift of the Heart segment of our
live auction. The Gift of the Heart donation is desil-nated for our technology department. With this gift
we have already placed our first computer order for the students. The remaining proceeds from the
auction are being set aside for our library needs and elementary lunch gazebo area which will be utilized
over Christmas break.
On Friday, February 20, 2004 I will be sharing a brief presentation to our Summit family and friends on
where the school is now; where it is heading and the steps that we are taking to get there. This vision will
be exciting for everyone. Dinner will be provided and dress is casual. Please mark the date on your
calendar to spend the evening with us for this special event.
Once again, thank you so much for your donation and your generosity toward our ministry. The Lord has
opened many doors. I look forward to stepping through those doors with you in the months ahead.
In Ills service,
Mr. Sam Skelton
Headmaster
CHARITABLE CONTPI -9 UTION FECELPT
The Waterford Hotel and Conference Center
11360 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Donation: Two Night Stay and .Dinner for Two
Donor's Value: $350.00
Donation Date: November 8, 2003
Designation: Auction
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Prostate Cancer Education Fund
Thank you for your contribution to the Wellington Regional Health &
Education Foundation, a 501 (3)c nojx- profit organization. The tax ID
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May 23, 2003
Mr. Michael Gulotty, General Manager
The Waterford Hotel and Conference Center
11360 US Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Dear Mike:
A quick note to thank you for the inspired and mve- inspiring evening you arranged for
the SKAL last Tuesday! Open bar with spirits from the top shelf (what a terrible time to
be on the wagon!), repeated trays of passed hors d'oeuvres, table tiers of sushi, printed
menus with choice of entree (my salmon with fennel was remarkable!), and twenty -year-
old port to finish the meal —not to mention a four piece orchestra!
We've had many wonderful dinners in the fifteen years I've been a member. A few of
them — Installation at the Breakers, Christmas at PGA National, the Twenty -Fifth at the
Colony —have been especially memorable. The Waterford was one another one of those!
Well Done!
CDB:b
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December 18, 2002
Donna LaRocca, Sales (Manager
Waterford Hotel and Conference Center
11360 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Dear Ms. LaRocca:
Belcan Corporation's General Manager, Ron Atchley, and myself would like to
thank you and the Waterford Hotel staff for the excellent service we received
for our Holiday Party on December 6. Everyone was most attentive to our needs.
Guests attending all thought the food was excellent, especially the hors d'oeuvres and
desserts.
also would like to thank Waterford management for the gift certificates for a weekend
stay at the Waterford and a dinner for two, which were given away that evening.
Sincerely,
Sally Voisinet
HR Coordinator /Office Manager
561 -4.93 -7262
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Allison Cross
=rom: "Lorie" < Lori ekeys @terra nova. net>
<across @lhewaterfordhotel.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 4:12 PM
Subject: Feedback
Hello Allison,
My fiance and I are in receipt of your card. We were pleased with the service at your hotel.
The front desk staff was very friendly (especially the person who checked us in, I forgot her
name but she had red hair.) The room was very nice and clean. .We also took advantage of
the complimentary continental breakfast (which had much more variety than we expected.)
We were very happy with the hotel and will probably stay there again next time we are in
the area. Thank you for following -up, it shows you indeed strive to satisfy the customer
and continuously improve.
Thank you,
Lorie Rhyne, Realtor
Marr Properties, Inc.
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PALM REACH WUMENS
November 14, 1996
TO: Th,ie Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Zoning Staff
bdZZTING: No,v+ember 21, 1996
SUBJECT: Puiolic Hearing: petition PUD- 96 -01, by Donaldson E.
Hearing, agent for Mr. Steven Lovas, for an amendment
to the Comfort inn Planned Unit Development (PUD) for
the demolition of an existing one -story aommeraial
building and construction of a two -story ancillary
building atop an underground parking garage. The 1.85
acre site is located east of U.S. Highway One,
approximately one tenth mile south of PC& Houldnmrd.
(4- X428 -43T) (Continuation of the July 18, 1996 Publio
Hearing)
Discussion
Donaldson Hearing, agent, is requesting to amend the Comfort Inn
Planned Unit Development (PUD), located on the east side of U.S-
Highway One, approximately one -tenth mile south of the
intersection. of PGA. Boulevard and U.S. Highway One, to construct
a two -story 7,507 square -foot ancillary building atop an
underground parking garage and other site charges. Concurrency
Certification has been granted for this petition.
The PUD is hound to the north by a Miami Subs restaurant zoned
CG -1, General Commercial District; to the east by Twelve Oaks
Condos, located in the Village of North Palm Beach zoned Single
Pamily I:igh Density Residential; to the south by a multi- storied
office building and parking garage zoned PUD -Pd, Professional
Office; and to the west by U.S. Highway One. The property
located directly across U.S. Highway One is a vacant property
which has a CG -1 zoning designation.
Two structures currently exist on the 1.84 -acre site; the Comfort
Inn, a four -story 36,520 square --foot hotel with-9S-,guest rooms,
and a vacant: one -stony 11880 square -foot building originally
designed as a bank.
The Comfort Inn PUD was originally approved by City Council via
Ordinance 5:1, 1988. At that tame, the one -story building already
existed on the site and operated as a financial institution. The
Ordinance stipulated that the use of the building as a bank would
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The Mayor and City Council
Petition PUD -96 -01
November 14, 1996
Page 2
terminate by May 1, 1991. After that date, it was required that
the building be substantially improved and converted for use as
an accessory building for the hotel. Several time extensions were
granted for this requirement, the last being Resolution 137,
1993, which , Iranted an extension through October 16, 1994. The
building is currently unimproved.
The request is to demolis the bank building and in its place
construct a two --stor 7,547 guars -foot accessory building with
parking underneath. a propos ilding would include 674
Square feet of office space, a 6 square -foot meeting room,
common areas totaling 3,921 square feet, and 546 square feet for
storage and mechanical equipment. A 505 square -foot pool and a
Patio area are proposed for the eastern side of the new building
with perimeter walls and exterior gates.
current City Code parking requirements for hotels are one parking
space per guest room, plus one parking space per 100 square feet
of office space. By this calculation, no additional parking
spaces woule be required for the 7,507 square-foot conference
building which is approximately four times larger than the
existing bark building. Former city codes have required
additional parking for such uses. For instance, the Marriott
Hotel was required to provide one parking space for each 200
square foot of their 10,500 square feet (53 spaces) of meeting
,rooms. For the proposed 2,366 square feet of meeting space in the
Comfort Inn ancillary building, 11 additional parking spaces
would be required.
At its July le, 1996 meeting, City Council expressed concerns
over the lack of parking with creased areas being proposed
on this sits;, especially the 2,366�quare -foot meeting room. As
a result, the petitioner has a igned the project to add eleven
(11) parkin(J spaces with fifteen (15) spaces underneath the
ancillary building. If one parking space was required for every
200 square "set of meeting space as has been provided by other
hotels, the eleven additional parking spaces would satisfy the
requirement. The proposed project now provides 108 spaces.
Due to the ,:significance of the changes, staff determined the
petition re-;:urn to the Planning and Zoning Commission for re-
review. At its August 27, 1996 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission 'ananimously recommended approval for this petition to
the City Co-.incil with following conditions:
1. A revi,aed "Conceptual Drainage Plan" shall be submitted and
approved by the City prior to final approval of this
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ITovember 14, 1996
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petition at City Council. The revised "Conceptual Drainage
Plan" must show the proposed parking lot elevations with
drainage provisions, elevations of retaining walls, and
elevations of the neighboring grade of the professional
office building along the southern property line. The
previous "Conceptual Drainage Plan" did not indicate a
positive outfali. As a result, staff will require detailed
computations that verify the adequacy of the previously
proposed exfiltration trench system that is to percolate the
runoff of a 25 year - 3 day storm event without the need for
a positive outfall.
2. A Boundary Plat shall be prepared, approved by City Council,
- and recorded prior to the issuance of the fixst building
permit.
3. A11 mechanical louvers shall be painted to match the
surrounding wall.
it should be noted that two possible conditions of approval
considered by City Council in July was not included in the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Those possible
conditions of approval are:
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No retail or restaurant use shall be permitted on the site
without review and approval by the City of Palm Beach
Gax lens .
* The ancillary building's use is restricted to activities of
guests of Comfort Suites Hotel.
These conditions should be considered by the City council it the
Council ras -a concern with possible uses or activities which
could occar in the proposed ancillary building.
In response to the Planning and Zoning Commission`s
recommendation, the petitioner has submitted a revised
"Conceptual Drainage Plan" and a detailed computation to verify
the adequacy of the previously proposed exfiltration trench
system that is to percolate the runoff of a ZS year - 3 day storm
event without the need for a positive outfall. In addition,
following the recommendation of staff and the Commission, the
petitioner has revised the architectux &1 plan to include fans and
ventilation system within the underground parking structure. A
loading dock has also been proposed on the southern end of the
building where the loading Zone is currently proposed.
NOV 2R ' 96 05 lEiPM PALM BFI"' + G,gRDENS P.
The Mayor ann City Council
Petition PUD-96 -01
November 14, 1996
Page 4
At its Octob4;-,r 17,1996, the City Council recommended postponement
of public hearing and directed staff to provide a comparison of
the proposed parking garage spaces and drive aisle width size
with the Pala Beach County Governmental Center. The following
chart indicates the size of parking spaces and drive aisle width
of the proposed parking garage in comparison with the Palm Reach
County Governmental Center and Admiralty II (Radisson).
Parking Garage .Location harking Space Size Drive Aisle Width
Proposed Com.Eort Inn 10'x 1816" 251
P.B.C. Governmental Center 816 "x 1816" 2217" -23'
Admiralty 11 (Radisson) 101x 20' 24'
Assistant City Engineer Lynnette Lanning has reviewed the revised
"Conceptual Drainage Plan" and has indicated that the proposed
exfiltratior. i trench system is adequate to percolate the runoff of
a 25 year - 3 day storm event without the need for a positive
outfall. However, Assistant City Engineer Lanning noted that the
ramp slope into the parking garage appears to be excessive. The
original change in elevation from the bottom of the parking
garage to tLe drive aisle in the parking lot was 6.41. The
Assistant City Engineer had a concern regarding the sight
distance as a car exits the garage on this slope. .after numerous
revisions to the ramp design, the change of elevation was reduced
from 6.4' to 2.721. This change is the ramp design is acceptable
to the Assi:!itar_t City Engineer (sae the attached November 13,
1996 memorandum).
As a result of these changes, the petitioner has submitted
revised plans. One of the changes included in the revised plans
is the moving of two handicap parking spaces into the parking
garage (see attached November 11, 1996 letter). Building
official Ja.k Hanson said this change in the location of the
handicap pa;:king spaces is acceptable. Because of this change,
staff is recommending that signage he installed indicating the
location of additional handicap parking spaces in the parking
garage.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this petition with the following
conditions:
1. A Boundary Plat shall be prepared, approved by Council, and
recorded prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit.
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The Mayor and City Council
Petition PUD-96 -01
November 1-4, 1996
Page 5
2. All mechanical louvers shall be painted to match the
surrounc,Ung wall.
3. Signage informing motorists of add+tional handicap parking
spaces being located in the parking garage shall be
instailf!td prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy.
October 14, 1996
ORDINANCE 14, 1996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMFORT INN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 53, 1988, TO CONSTRUCT A
TWO -STORY 7,507 SQUARE -FOOT ANCII.LARY BUILDING;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WITEREAS, the City Cou=U of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, previously
approved t;hrdb=e 53, 1988, creating the Comfort Ina Planned Unit Development,; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an application to amend the Comfort Inn Planned Unit
Developm! :nt; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amendment is consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA.
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The City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, hereby
approves .im amendment to the Comfort Inn Planned Unit Development (PUD), authorizing to
demolish sin existing one -story 1,880 square -foot commercial building and the construction of a
two -story '1,507 square -foot ancillary building and other site changes upon the subject property.
g;CTION . The construction of the two-story building shall be in accordance with pleas
on file with ft City's Planning and Zoning Department as follows:
1. August 8, 1996 Site Plan by Cotleur Hearing. i sheet.
2. August 8, 1996 Landscape Plan by Cotleur Hearing. 1 Sheet.
3. August 1996 Conceptual Paving and Drainage Plan by Michael B. Schorah and
Associates, Inc. 1 Sheet.
4. September 12, 1996 Existing Lobby Plan, New Lobby Addition Floor Plan J.A.O.
Architects and Planners. 1 Sheet.
5. September 3, 1996 Existing and Proposed Front Elevations by J.A.O. Architects and
Planners. 1 Sheet.
6. September 3, 1996 Rear Right and Left Elevations by J.A.O. Architects and Planners.
1 Sheet.
7. September 3, 1996 Parking Level by J.A.O. Architects and Planners. 1 Sheet.
ORDINAYCE 14, 1996
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8. September 3, 1996 First Floor Plan by J.A.O. Architects and Planners. 1 Sheet.
9. August 8, 1996 Second Floor Plan by J.A.O. Architects and Planners. 1 Sheet.
10. August S, 1996 Roof Plan by J.A.O. Architects and Planners. 1 Sheet.
11. September 3, 1996 Building Sections by J.A.O. Architects and Planners. 1 Sheet.
12. March 14, 1996 Existing Building Elevations by J.A.O. Architects and Planners.
Sheet.
SF(;ZCM 3. The amendment is approved subject to the following conditions
A Boundary Plat shall be prepared, approved by City Council, and recorded prior
to the issuance of the first building permit.
2. All mechanical louvers shall be painted to match the surrounding wall.
3. No retail or restaurant use shall be permitted on the site without review and
approval by the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
4. The ancillary building's use is restricted to activities of guests of Comfort Suites
Hotel.
SEI :TION 4. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
SE!I..5. This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage.
PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS DAY OF JULY 1996.
PLACED ON SECOND READING THIS DAY OF OCTOBER 1996.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF OCTOBER 1996.
MAYOR JOSEPH R. RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
ATTEST:
LINDA N'. KOSIER, CIVIC, CITY CLERK
BY:
COUNCILMEMBER LINDA MONROE
COUNCUMMBF.R ERIC JABLIN
COUNCILMEMBER DAVID CLARK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY
THOMAS J. BAIRD, CITY ATTORNEY
located in back of Council t nbers) and submit some to the Catty U prioe w •. -_ ..._.....�,
being called w order.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM REACH GARDENS
OCTOBPIR 3,1996
7 :30 P.M.
II, ,L CALL; Mayor Russo, Vice Mayor Futtado, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman
Jabiin, Councilman ClOk
M. Ab211OTJNCEb9=S
Tuesday, 10/g/96,7-30 P.M. - Planning;& Zoning Commission Meeting
Wa nesday, 10/9/96,7:30 P.M. - Educition Advisory Board
IV. ra ;SENTAnom
1. P.rasentations to Members of the Merit System Board
2. Presentation to Susan Miller, Director of Parks & Recreation by the Mr. Daft Winters
of Florida Parks & Recreation Association for an award far Recreation Department of
t) ►e Year. ,
3. Presentation by Architects Design Group.
V. F BMS
1, 1i.warding of bid for Long -teen Disability Inssurance
VII. Ca!MMag FM THE PUBLIC (;Tease submit request card to Clerk prior to this
Item)
VIII. COOK j{0ENDtO
1. Resolution 148, 1996 - Consideration of Approval of Simultaneous Processing of
Applications.
2. Resolution 150, 1996 - Consideration of Approval to Repealing Resolution 119,1996,
which granted the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department exclusive rights to conduct
the annual "Fill the Boat" Drive in cooperation with the Muscular Dystropby
ji0sociation and the Nations Fire Service.
3. Dissolution 151, 1996 -Consideration of Approval of a Contract with the law firtu of
1;.eibowitz & Associates, P.A. regarding telecommunications matters.
IX, EU13LIC_IMARRim
Ordinance 14, 1996 - Consideration of Approval to Amending the Comfort Inn PUD
approved by Ordinance 53, 1988, to Construct a Two- Story, 7,507
Square Foot Ancillary Building.(Publia Hearing, postponed from
/nom the S/15/96 Madting; Consideration of Second Reading and
TM Nots
Adoption)
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IX. F.j &Tr. RRAJTNffaq (Cont,d)
Ordi glance 18, 1996 - Consideration of Approval of City Centre (fllcla Oakbrook
Corporate Centre) Vested Rights Determination and Time
Extension. (Public Hearing, adv. 9/106; Consideration of Second
Reading and Adoption)
X ];;Do UTl NS:
Resolution 126,1996- Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to Execute an Agreement Between the School Board of Palm
Beach County and the City of Palm Beach Gardens for
Coordination of Planning.
Resolution 129,1996- Consideration of Approval to Establish & Adopt the Minimum and
Maximum Salaries of the Job Classifications for the City.
Resolution 131,1996- Consideration of Approval to Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to Execute a Contract By and On Behalf of the City with a Tennis
Professional for Employment and Operation of a Tennis Pro Shop
in a Building Owned by the City.
Resolution 149, 1996- Consideration of Approval of Barnett Bank Monument Sign at
Gardens Square Shoppes.
3a, DRjD AN & -(For Formal Action)
Ordinance 20, 1996 - Consideration of Approval to Amending Section 159.111 of the
Palm Bach Gardens Code, entitled "Parking and Storage of
Commercial Vehicies, Boats, Buses, Trailers and Trucks;
providing for a time frame for compliance; providing for a renewal
date. (Consideration of First Reading)
XIV. IL -U MS FORDISCUSSId�,
1. ,Amendment to City Centre Site Plan (Oda Oakpark Corporate Center)
2. 5ignage at Roller Hockey Rinks
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In acctrrdani.xs with the Americans with Disnbiiities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, persons with disabilities needing
special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact James Waldron, Jr., no later than 5 days
prior to the proceeding at telephone number (407) 775 -8255 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone the
Florida Reply Service Numbers (800) 955 -8771 (MD) or (800) 955 -8700 (VOICE), for assistance. If a person
decides to 81)peal any decision niude by the Council, with respect to any matter considered at such trotting or
hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, they mazy teed to ensure that a verbatim
record of thy: proceedings is trade, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
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September 25, 1996
ORDINANCE 14, 1996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA. AMENDING THE
COMFORT INN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 53, 1988, TO CONSTRUCT A
TWO -STORY 7,507 SQUARE-FOOT ANCILLARY BUILDING;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WIsEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, approved
Ordinance 53, 1988 which created the Comfort Inn Planned Unit Development; and
WIMRF.AS, the City has received an application to amend ttte Comfort Inn Planned Unit
Development; and
jai NEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amendment is consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
N0W, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CM OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA,
SE=WN 1. The City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardena, Florida, hereby
approves to amendment to the Comfort Inn Planned Unit Development (PUD), which was
previousl,i approved by the City Council pursuant to Ordinance 53, 1988 located east of U.S.
Highway One, approximately one tenth mile south of PGA Boulevard, for the demolition of an
existing mie -story 1,880 square -foot commercial building and construction of a two -story 7,507
square -foot ancillary building and other site changes.
MICTSOZ. Said construction shall be in accordance with plans on file with the City's
Planning imd Zoning Department as follows:
1. Sheet A -1. Existing and Proposed Front Elevations Prepared by J.A.O. Architects,
June 26, 1946.
2. Sheet A -2. Rear, Fight, and Left Elevations prepared by J.A.O. Architects, May 22,
1996.
3. Site Plan prepared by Cotleur Hearing, June 21, 1996.
4. Landscape Plan prepared by Cotleur Hearing, June 21, 1996.
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S=;;TIQN 3. The amendment is approved subject to the following conditions:
1. A Boundary Plat shall be prepared, approved by City Council, and recorded prior
to the issaim of the first building permit.
2. All mechanical louvers shall be painted to match the surmundiag wall.
3. No retail or restaurant use shall be permitted on the site without review and
approval by the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
4. The ancillary building's use is restricted to activities of guests of Comfort Suites
Hotel.
SW,'MM 4. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
SEQ TION S. This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage.
PLACED 3N FIRST READING THIS DAY OF JULY 1996.
PLACED ON SECOND READING THIS DAY OF OCTOBER 1996.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF OCTOBER 1996.
MAYOR .NOSEPH R. RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
ATTEST:
LINDA V. KOSIER, CMC, CITY CLERK
BY:
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MJ1 ►YOR FURTADO
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE
COUNCILMAN JABLIN
COUNCILMAN CLARK
COUNCILMEMBER LINDA MONROE
COUNCILMBMBBR FMC JABLIN
COUNCILMEMHER DAVID CLARK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY
THOMAS J. BAIRD, CITY ATTORNEY
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August 12, 1996
TO: The Mayor and City council
FROM: Planning and Zoning Staff
M ZTIHG: AUGUSt 15, 1996
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Meeting for Petition PUD- 96 -01, by
Donaldson E. Hearing, agent for Mr. Steven Lovas, for
an amendment to the Comfort Inn Planned Unit
•• Developmsnt ('PUD) for the demolition of an existing
one - story 11880 square -foot commercial building and
construction of a two -story 7j,507 square -foot ancillary
building and other site d uWaa . The 1.85 8=0 site is
located east of U.B. dighway one, approximately one
tenth mile south of PCA Aonlevard. (4- 428• -43Z)
Discusaioas
Donaldson Hearing, agent, is requesting to amend the Comfort Inn
Planned Unit Development (PUD), located on the east side of U.S.
Highway Cne, approximately one -tenth mile south of the
intersection of PGA Boulevard and U.S. Highway One, to Construct
a two - story 71501 square -foot ancillary building and make other
site changes. Concurrency Certification has been granted for
this petition.
The PUD is bound to the north by a Miami Subs restaurant zoned
CG -1, General Commercial District; to the east by Twelve Oaks
Condos, - ocated in the village of North Palm Beach zoned Single
Family H.i.gh Density Residential; to the south by a multi- storied
office building and parking garage zoned PUD -P0, Professional
Office; ;;Lnd to the west by U.S. Highway One. The property
located directly across U.S. Highway One is the Oakbrook
Corporate. Center located in the City of Palm Beach Gardens and
zoned PU'() -PQ .
Two structures Currently exist on the 1.81 -acre site; the C:,mfort
Inn, a four -story 36,520 square -foot hotel with 90 quest rooms,
and a va,tant one -story 11880 square -fopt building originally
designed as a bank.
The Comfort Inn PUD was originally approved by Cit-y Council via
Ordinance 53, 1988. At that time, the one -story building already
existed on the site and operated as a financial institution. The
Ordinance stipulated that the use of the building as a bank would
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The Mayor and City Council
Petition PUD -96 -01
August 12, 1996
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terminate aay May 1, 1991. After that date, it was required that
the building be substantially improved and converted for use as
an accessory building for the hotel. Several time extensions were
granted for this requirement# the last being Resolution 137,
1993, which granted an extension through October 16, 1994. The
building is currently unimproved.
The request is to demolish the bank building and in its place
construct a two -story 7,507 square -foot accessory building. The
proposed building would include 674 square feet of office space,
a 2,366 square -foot meeting room, common areas totaling 3,921
square feet, and 546 square fact for storage and mechanical
equipment. A 567 square -foot pool and a patio area are proposed
for the eestern side of the new building with perimeter walls and
exterior crates.
City Code requires 97 parking spaces for this site; 97 parking
spaces currently exist and 97 spaces are proposed. Current City
Code parking requirements for hotels are one parking space per
guest coon, plus one parking space per 100 square feet of office
space. By this Calculation, no additional parking spaces would
be require! :d for the 7,507 square -foot conference building which
is approx.i.mately four times larger than the existing bank
building. The current City Code, while it does require
additiona:!. hotel parking for ancillary restaurant and retail
space, does not address conference facilities or meeting rooms.
Former city codes have required additional parking for such uses;
for instance, the :;II rxiot Hotel was required to provide one
park * r ng s -; :ace fo ,,e, 200 square feet of their 10,500 square
feet (53 ;spaces) of meeting rooms. To address concerns of a
potential parking sr.ortage, staff recommended a condition
restricting the uses';of the ancillary building to the guests of
the hotey.
At its June 11, 1996`.;meeting, the Site Plan and Appearance Review
Committee unanimously recommended this petition to City Council
with the following conditions:
1. That no retail or restaurant use shall be permitted on the
sit,? without review and approval by the City of Palm Beach
GarCens.
. That: the ancillary building's use be restricted to
ac`ivities of guests of Comfort Suites Hotel.
At its Jt„ly 1$, 1996 :meeting, City Council expressed concerns
over the lack of parking on this site. As a result, the
The Mayor and City Council,
Petition PUB -96 -01
August 12, 1996
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petitioner has redesigned the project to add 12 additional
parking spaces underneath the ancillary building. The new plans
were submitted to staff on August 6, 1996, and have not been
thoroughly reviewed by the time of this report. However, staff
has deterUned that the changes are significant and will require
re- review by the Planning and zoning Commission. The petitioner
has requested in writing to not be considered at the August 15,
1996, City Council meeting due to the newly submitted revisions,
however, this item has already been advertised for public hearing
and consideration of second reading. Staff recommends that the
hearing-bpi: opened and the public informed that this proposal will
Undergo farther review and will be re- advertised to announce a
future public hearing. The project has been tentatively
scheduled for the August 27, 1996, Planning and Zoninq Commission
meeting.
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ORDINANCE 14,19% July 10, 1996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COTJNCIIr OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, AhMNDING THE
ClONrtFORT INN PLANNED UNrr DEVELOPUMNT
J10PROVED BY ORDINANCE 53, 1988, TO CONMUCT A
"I'WO STORY 7,507 SQUARE -FOOT ANC I ARY BUILDING;
120VMING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFL. M AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHMIAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Beach .Gardens, Florida, approved
Ordinance 53.11988 which craned the Comfort Ian Planned Unit Develop; and
W1�ti AS, the City has rawtvad .att application to amend do Comfort Inn. Pln=d Unit
Davelapmm wind
�iiHEltli'AS, the City Carmen has deaetmhud that the . . is conaomot wft the
City's Coamprel mtve P a.
NOW, 1110 WORE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE QTY OF
PALM BEACE GARDENS. FLORIDA.
S=5;MU. The City Council of the City of Palm ;Beach Gardens, Florida, hereby
approves an atimendment to the Comfort Inn Planned Unit Development (PUD), which was
previously app.imed by the City Council pursuant to Ordinal ce;53, 1988 located east of U.S.
Highway One, approximately one tenth mile south of PGA Boulevard, for the demolition of an
cdating one -stairy 1,880 square -foot commercial building and constriction of a two -story 7,507
square -foot am iEary building and other site changes.
SEAS !i~ . Said construction shall be in accordance with plans on file with the City's
Plamniag and Z,oniag Department as follows:
1. ;;Iheet A -1. Existing and Proposed Fmnt Elevations Prepared by J.A.O. Architects,
,rune 26, 1996.
2. ,!sheet A -2. Rear, Right, and.I,eft Elevations prepared by J.A.O. Architects, May 22,
1:9%.
3. ;!site Plan prepared by Cotleur Dearing, June 21, 1996.
4. :;.andscape Plan prepared by Cotleur Hawing, Jame 21, 1996.
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,MCTICIbU. The simadment is approved subject to ft following conditions:
1.
11io retail or restauraat use shall be pem&U d on the site without review and
sipproval by the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
2. The ant Mary building's not is restricted to activities of pests of Comfort Mcs
lintel. k-#
AA Ordinmms or parts of Ordinances in comet at hereby repealed.
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SB=:,=j. This ab&U be .
MACED ON FMS T READWO TMS _ DAY OF WETLY 1996.
PLACED ON SECOND READING' DAY OF AUGUST 1996.
PASSED AND ADOPTED nflS DAY OF AUGUST 1996,
MAYOR JOSISPH R. RUSSO
VICE MAYCIR LAUREN FURTADO
.ATTEST:
L NDA V. ROSIER, CMC, CITY CLERK
BY:
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR FURTADO
COUNCELWOMAN MONROE
COUNCIIAL4N JABLIN
COUNCIWAN CLARK
COUNCTL1ViER Ll13DA MONROE
COUNC112APMER ERIC JABL N
COUNTER DAVID CLARK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY
THOMAS J. BAIRD, CrrY ATTORNEY
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CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
6/11/96
1" Meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission
No underground parking contemplated
Restrictions imposed
(a) No retail or restaurant
(b) Restrict to hotel guests
10/18/96
1$1 Meeting with Council (recommendation to approve with conditions)
Send back to P & Z
Redesign — include underground parking
8/96
2nd Meeting with Planning, Building & Zoning
(Staff report — notes issues regarding removal of restrictions)
11/14/96
2nd time at Council (notes removal-of restrictions)
Passed ordinance
Approved
3/5/98
Building permit — cooking equipment, electrical, venting, etc.
Inspection by fire department
7115/9fb
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Inspector
Restaurant operational
"No violations noted"
5/3/02
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Inspection
Notes regarding kitchen, pantry, 02 gas
6/2/03
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Inspection
Notes sprinkler and hood inspection
1012/03
Got violation notice F
10/3/03
Letter from Owner to City
10/6/03
Meeting and phone discussions
10/7103
Letter to City from Owner
Went to meet with Kelvin
Brought Kelvin data
Removed banners, illegal temporary signs
Added legal temporary signs
10/12
Hired attorney --
Attorney reviewed history
10114
Met city attorney, Chris Tatum, Charles Wu
10120
Hired land use consultant, Marty Minor
10/25
Arrange for voluntary comprehensive inspections by City
10/30
Provided city inspection
Comprehensive —
Fire
Landscape
Planning
Building
Code Enforcement
Allay fears of life, safety issues
Applying for appropriate license
11/10
Seeking parking
Commissioned traffic study update
11/25/03
Stopped ads
Present
Exploration of options pending result of parking study