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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 032806• PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 28, 2006 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. REPORT BY INTERIM GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR: There was no report by Interim Growth Management Administrator Dan Clark. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBURARY 28 AND MARCH 14, 2006 Mr. Solomon expressed his opinion that the minutes were a lot more sketchy than usual and stated the purpose of the minutes was to have a record if someone came back to figure out what had been done other than the pure vote. Mr. Solomon recommended listening to the tapes again to beef up the minutes. Chair Kunkle and Mr. Hansen agreed. Mr. Clark explained that a concentrated effort was being made for the minutes to reflect in detail the motions made and for the audio records to be the verbatim account. During • ensuing discussion, Mr. Clark confirmed these recordings were readily available to anyone who wanted to listen to them, and assured the board that there were multiple backups in separate locations in case of disaster. Mr. Clark explained this move had been made to be consistent with minutes from other boards, and he would report back on storage retention. The advantage to digital recordings was they were available immediately following the meetings, while it took some time for minutes to be transcribed by an outside agency. Chair Kunkle recommended following the Council's method. Chair Kunkle made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2006 and March 14, 2006 PZA meetings; seconded by Mr. Pennell, and unanimously carried by 7 -0 vote. ROLL CALL Debbie Andrea, Secretary for the meeting, called the roll for the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board: Present Absent Chair Craig Kunkle Michael Panczak Vice Chair Barry Present Dennis Solomon Douglas Pennell • Randolph Hansen Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes March 28, 2006 Page 2 • Jonathan D. Rubins Joy Hecht (1St Alt.) Amir Kanel (2nd Alt.) All those present intending to offer testimony in tonight's cases were sworn in. Exparte communication was reported: Mr. Present, Mr. Kunkle, Mr. Solomon, and Mr. Hansen all reported they spoke with John Gary. Recommendation to City Council. Ex Parte Communication (Quasi Judicial) Petition CU- 03 -01: Vavrus Ranch Maior Conditional Use Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council: A request by David Abrams, of Tech Village Partners II, on behalf of Charles Vavrus, to approve only the proposed Conditional Uses, including one residential dwelling unit, on the Vavrus Ranch, as outlined in the "Vavrus Property Agricultural Use Summary," prepared by EW Consultants, Inc., and associated "Agricultural Use Zone" aerial map. The Vavrus Ranch is located approximately five miles west of S.R. 710 (Beeline Highway) on the north side of Northlake Boulevard and east of Grapeview Boulevard. Mr. Ed Weinberg, with EW Consultants, provided a presentation on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Weinberg presented proposed agricultural uses and zones developed for • the subject property. Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Weinberg answered questions and explained limited commercial agricultural use would be allowed with this approval. Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, made comments. MOTION: Mr. Present made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition CU- 03-01 with the staff recommendation. Mr. Rubins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Workshop: Petition: MISC- 04 -43: Borland Center Master Sienaee Program A request by Brian Cheguis of Cotleur & Hearing, on behalf of RAM Development Company and Palm Beach Community Church, for approval of the Borland Center Master Signage Program. The Borland Center is located along the north side of PGA Boulevard between Gardens Square Boulevard and Shady Lakes Drive and is approximately 45 acres. • Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes March 28, 2006 Page 3 • Donaldson Hearing of Cotleur & Hearing and Glen Weldon, signage consultant for the project, provided a presentation of the proposed signs and graphic images on behalf of RAM Development Company and Palm Beach Community Church, reviewed requested waivers, and answered questions from the board. Requests made by members of the board included: that the applicant provide examples of signage for different tenant situations at the next presentation, that a site plan be included in the board packets, that a set of drawings to scale be provided, that the size, script, color and style be simplified, that signage be at a level where it could be observed, and that spotlights be used as shown in the drawings. Mr. Weldon indicated the sign package had been developed with diversity in mind. Direction to the applicant was given on waivers and tower structures. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the board. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the board. OTHER COMMENTS Mr. Kanel commented the rules were there to be followed and he did not understand why • so many waivers were granted on every project. Chair Kunkle recommended Mr. Kanel argue more strenuously on waivers he objected to. Mr. Clark explained waivers allowed the City to get things they might not otherwise get, and in effect were trades; but agreed that this body should argue more strenuously when they did not agree with certain waivers - -to let staff know their wants and desires. Mr. Present indicated it irritated him whenever an applicant commented something they were asking for had been granted to someone else, because they were taking that item out of context -- waivers were granted based on the whole project. In response to Mr. Pennell's inquiry regarding if City Council only read the motion from the minutes when this board made a recommendation, or if they read the discussion that led to the recommendation, Mr. Clark advised City Council did not read the minutes unless they had a concern. Mr. Clark explained that staff provided to City Council a brief description of the discussion and the vote. Typically, Council was not even provided with the exact motion language. If there were specific issues, individual Council members would request the record; however, typically, the staff report gave the vote and listed any concerns. Mr. Kanel noted members of other boards sometimes spoke at the City Council meetings and presented items their board had discussed. Mr. Kanel asked if he should speak at City Council meetings as a member of the board; the City Attorney advised he should speak as an individual. • Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes March 28, 2006 Page 4 • Mr. Solomon requested staff check into the City's position regarding colors and logos on signs. Mr. Wiseman responded it depended on the type of project —some had a single color, some had a palette of four colors. Mr. Solomon commented the number of waivers was not as important as what was being requested, and each request needed to be considered in relation to the project. • is • C7 Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes March 28, 2006 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the regular meeting will be held April 11, APPROVED: Craig KunTcZ,7r., was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next d X/j, 'If' - /)/I eb ie drea, ge'crall the Meeting