HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 081407I PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
2 REGULAR MEETING
3 August 14, 2007
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6 The Regular Meeting of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board of the City of Palm Beach
7 Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chair Craig Kunkle, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council
8 Chambers of the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
9 and opened with the pledge of allegiance.
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REPORT BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR KARA IRWIN
Growth Management Administrator Kara Irwin advised there was nothing to report.
MEETING MINUTES
• A motion was made by Jonathan Rubins and seconded by Michael Panczak to approve
the minutes of the July 10, 2007 and carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
• A motion was made by Jonathan Rubins and seconded by Michael Panczak to approve
the minutes of the July 24, 2007 and carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
ROLL CALL:
Debbie Andrea, Public Information Coordinator, called the roll.
Present Absent
Craig Kunkle, Chair
Douglas Pennell, Vice Chair
Barry Present (Arrived at 6:37 p.m.)
Randolph Hansen
Dennis Solomon
Michael Panczak
Jonathan Rubins
Joy Hecht, Is' Alternate
Amir Kanel, 2 °d Alternate
Also present were Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, Richard Marrero, Planner, Todd
Miller, Principal Planner and Attorney Nancy Stroud.
Declaration of exparte communications: Chair Kunkle reported a conversation with Don Hearing on
the first agenda item.
All those intending to offer testimony in any of tonight's cases were sworn in.
Recommendation to City Council:
Ex Parte Communication (Quasi- Judicial) (Public Hearin ,-)
Petition SPLA- 07 -06- 000005: Ballenlsles Clubhouse Site Plan Amendment
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City of Palm Beach Gardens Regular Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting, 8/14/07
A request by Mr. Don Hearing of Cotleur and Hearing, on behalf of Ballenlsles Country
Club Inc., for approval of a site plan amendment to the clubhouse facility at the Ballenlsles
Planned Community Development (PCD). The Ballenlsles PCD is located at the southeast
corner of PGA Boulevard and the Florida Turnpike.
• Donaldson Hearing provided a presentation on behalf of the applicant.
• Brian Idol, Peacock and Lewis, answered drainage and architectural questions.
• Questions from the board answered by Mr. Hearing.
• Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public,
Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed.
• Dr. Robert Davis indicated he wished to speak, whereupon the public hearing was
reopened. Dr. Davis advised meetings had not been held with the homeowners
association and expressed his opinion these meetings should be held in the future.
• Cheryl Evans Mahoney, Neighborhood Advisory Committee representative for Arbor
Chase, expressed concern regarding notice of meeting, and the staff report had not been
on the internet.
• Hearing no further comments from the public, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing
closed.
• MOTION: Douglas Pennell made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of
Petition SPLA- 07 -06- 000005 with two waivers as recommended by staff. Jonathan
Rubins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
• Chair Kunkle stated for the record that Barry Present was now present.
Recommendation to City Council:
Ex Parte Communication (Ouasi- Judicial) (Public Hearin.)
Petition MISC- 07 -06- 000034 - Gardens Station West - Signafe Waiver
A request by Cotleur & Hearing, Inc., agent, on behalf of PGA Development Associates, Inc.,
for approval of an amendment to the approved Master Signage Program for the Gardens
Station PUD to permit a third monument sign, to add two lines of copy to the sign design, and
for a waiver to allow a third (3) monument sign which is to be located at the RCA Boulevard
entrance to the site. The project is located at 11025 RCA Center Drive.
• Ali Kalsin, Cotleur & Hearing, made the signage request on behalf of the applicant.
• Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public,
Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed.
• MOTION: Jonathan Rubins made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of
Petition MISC- 07 -06- 000034. Douglas Pennell seconded the motion, which carried by 6-
1 vote with Dennis Solomon opposed.
Appeal of Administrative Determination — Zoning Confirmation for "Noche Restaurant" —
Harbor Shops - Petition ADAP- 07 -08- 000001:
An appeal by Mr. F. Martin Perry, of Perry & Taylor, P.A., on behalf of Carmine and
Sheila's, Inc., doing business as "Noche" of an administrative determination by the City's
Planning and Zoning Division, wherein it was determined that the proposed primary use of a
night club and lounge is not a use permitted within the PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay (the
"Overlay').
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City of Palm Beach Gardens Regular Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting, 8/14/07
• Martin Perry of Perry & Taylor, P.A. provided a presentation on behalf of the applicant.
• Planner Richard Marrero presented the staff report.
• Growth Management Administrator Kara Irwin explained staff's position.
• Comments from the board included favoring the applicant's position; changes should be
made through the ordinance and that the applicant should be allowed to proceed.
• MOTION: Dennis Solomon made a motion in the matter of Petition ADAP- 07 -08-
000001, Jonathan Rubins seconded the motion, which carried by 6 -1 vote with Randolph
Hansen opposed.
OLD BUSINESS
• There was no old business to come before the board.
NEW BUSINESS
• Barry Present stated during the July 24, 2007 meeting that he had stepped down for the
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary school and the vote was a unanimous 6 -0.
• The change was in the July 24, 2007 minutes.
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City of Palm Beach Gardens Regular Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Meeting, 8/14/07
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. The next regular
meeting will be held August 28, 200
APPROVED:
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Amir Kanel
Debbie Andrea, Public Information Coordinator
47 Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not
48 verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the
49 City Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the City Clerk's office.
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