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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.