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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 042407PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD REGULAR MEETING April 24, 2007 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 GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR There was no report from the Growth Management Administrator. MEETING MINUTES Mr. Hanson moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 27, 2007 with Vice Chair changed to Mr. Pennell and correction of a typo on page 3 that contained an extra zero. Mr. Rubins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 8 -0 vote. Mr. Hanson moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 10, 2007 with the addition of Mr. Present in attendance. Mr. Rubins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 8 -0 vote. ROLL CALL: Debbie Andrea, Public Information Coordinator, called the roll for the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board: Present Craig Kunkle, Chair Barry Present Randolph Hansen Dennis Solomon Michael Panczak Jonathan Rubins Joy Hecht, 1 St Alternate Amir Kanel, 2nd Alternate Absent Douglas Pennell,Vice Chair All those intending to testify in tonight's hearings were sworn in. Recommendation to City Council. Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes April 24, 2007 Page 2 Ex Parte Communication (Public Hearing) Petition MISC- 07 -02- 000023: Gardens Station West Sign Program Amendment A request by Alessandra Kalfin of Cotleur & Hearing, Inc. as agent for PGA Development Associates, Inc. for an amendment to the Master signage Program for the Gardens Station West PUD to replace an existing building identification sign with a tenant sign. Ms. Kalfin presented signage amendment requests for two locations. Mr. Rubins questioned the effectiveness of an 8 -inch tall sign. Brian Cheguis explained the sign was allowed by code, and confirmed the drawing was in scale. Staff confirmed there were no requested Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Hanson moved to recommend to City Council approval of Petition MISC- 07 -02- 000023. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 8 -0 vote. Recommendation to City Council. Ex Parte Communication (Public Hearine) Petition PUDA- 07 -02- 000004: Donald Ross Village PUD Amendment and SiQnaze Waiver A request by Marty Minor of Urban Design Studio on behalf of Donald Ross/Military L. C. for approval of an amendment to the Donald Ross Village Planned Unit Development (PUD). This request includes an increase in the size of the signage on the west elevation of the hotel from 36 square feet to 53 square feet (Building H), and a waiver to allow for one (1) additional flat wall sign for tenants that have two or more elevations facing a right -of- way or primary entrance. The Donald Ross Village PUD is approximately 45 -acres and is located along the south side of Donald Ross Road between Military Trail and Central Boulevard. Marty Minor presented the request on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Minor clarified that the second request was for seven different buildings, and that Building I would be the worst case scenario with three elevations but would still only have two signs; all tenant signs would be at ground level. Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Terry Petruzzi of the audience was sworn in and expressed his opinion, that giving carte blanche for the future was not proper and each future retail store should be considered individually. Hearing no further comments from the public, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed. Staff recommendation was to approve with one waiver and one condition of approval. Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes April 24, 2007 Page 3 MOTION: Ms. Hecht moved to recommend to City Council approval of Petition PUDA- 07 -02- 000004. Mr. Rubins seconded the motion. Mr. Solomon expressed his opinion that it would not be proper to have each individual retail establishment come back for approval. Motion carried by unanimous 8 -0 vote. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Hansen asked about the increased elevation of PGA Boulevard now under construction and if staff was aware of that and how it would impact the berm. Talal Benothman reported the City Engineer was in negotiations with Taylor Woodrow to provide additional landscaping. Mr. Kanel commended staff for getting meeting packets to the members of the board on Thursday. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Rubins expressed hope the City would look into getting information from the United States Green Building Council to require new construction to conform to those standards to help the environment and lower construction costs. Chair Kunkel encouraged Mr. Rubins to present his concern to City Council. Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting Minutes April 24, 2007 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held May 8, 2007. /%'r APPROVED: Joy He ht mir Kanel Debbie Andrea, Public Information Coordinator Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the City Clerk's office.