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December 12, 2000
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order by Chair John Glidden at 8:25 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim Growth Management Director Steve Cramer announced that the Palm Beach Community Church
Mixed Use Waiver petition had been pulled from tonight's agenda at the request of the applicant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Solomon requested the titles of the people be adjusted on page 20 and moved approval with those
changes. Mr. Present seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The roll was called by Betty Laur, Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
John Glidden, Chair
Dennis Solomon, Chair Elect
Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chair Pro Tem.
Joel Charming
Barry Present
Ted Rauch, Alternate
Also present were Senior Planners Talal Benothman and Edward Tombari, Principal Planner Steve
Cramer, and Planner John Lindgren, and Attorney Andrew Pineiro.
Recommendation to City Council
Petition MISC- 00 -18• Gardens Corporate Center Signage
James Brindell, Esq., agent for 3801 PGA Investors Ltd, is requesting a Planned Unit Development
amendment approval to allow additional wall signage on an existing building at 3801 PGA
Boulevard, that contains 408,000 square feet of medical office and a 120 -bed nursing home. (6 -42S-
43E)
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Senior Planner Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report which indicated changes proposed by the applicant
since the last meeting. Mr. Tombari clarified that one building identification sign plus two additional
tenant signs were requested; that two waivers were for two signs beyond those allowed by code, and two
waivers were for location above the 4th floor level.
Jim Brindell, representative for the petitioner, indicated the petitioner had tried to respond to issues raised
at the last meeting and had reduced the number ofwaivers to four, had not exceeded letter height of 36"
and had reduced the sign sizes to fit well within the code and well within the portion ofthe building where
the signs would be placed. Mr. Brindell reviewed photographs of the building, and indicated petitioner
wished to make the signs easily seen by drivers. A sample of the exterior granite of the building was
presented and a lighting demonstration was provided to show how internally lit signage and backlit
signage would look during the day and night. Mr. Charming indicated he was okay with either type of
lighting, and suggested a monument sign, to which Mr. Brindell responded he was not sure there was
a good location on the PGA Boulevard side ofthe property for a monument sign. Mr. Kunkle indicated
no problems with the proposed 10th floor sign location. Mr. Present expressed his opinion that two
major signs would be confusing since a building usually was known by one major sign, that one
identification sign should be placed either at the top or 6th floor, and that this building should be
considered from the viewpoint of the flyover. Mr. Rauch expressed agreement with Mr. Present. Mr.
Solomon stated he was not in favor ofthe proposal and there was no reason to make an exception to one
name building identification sign, especially on such a conspicuous building, which would set a precedent
• for variances in the future. Mr. Glidden expressed his opinion that signage on this building should be at
midpoint and ifthat were done he would have no problem with the extra signage. Mr. Glidden was not
in favor of a logo except for national tenants, and expressed preference for backlit signage. Discussion
ensued. Mr. Charming commented he was willing to approve the signage at the 6th floor level because
the building was pretty well hidden, and Mr. Glidden indicated to the petitioner that the majority opinion
of the Board was in favor of approval if the signage was at mid- level. A compromise proposal was
presented by petitioner putting the Paine Webber sign on the loth floor at the southwest comer, and
dropping the logo and placing the Virtual Bank sign at the 6th floor on the comer. The Board was not
in favor ofthe compromise proposal. Procedure was clarified by Interim Growth Manager Steve Cramer.
Mr. Brindell requested the Board make their best recommendation.
Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend denial of Petition MISC -00-18 with indication to City
Council that there may have been some favorable response to approval of a concept where the
requested signs at the southeast and southwest corners be dropped to the 6th floor level without
the logo aspect, and although that particular recommendation might pass it might not necessarily
be unanimous. Mr. Rauch seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Mr. Glidden
polled the Board as to how many members would have been in favor of signage at the 6th floor
parapet wall on the southeast and southwest corners. The poll indicated 5-1 in favor. Mr.
Glidden requested an amendment to the motion stating that it would have received 5-1 approval
for signage at the 6th floor level on the southeast and southwest corners, that all signage shall be
smoked with solid gray, and no logo. Mr. Solomon as maker of the motion accepted the
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amendment; Mr. Rauch, who seconded the motion, also accepted the amendment. The vote on
the motion as amended carried by unanimous 6-0 vote.
Workshop
Petition PCD- 99 -07: Frenchman's Reserve Planned Community Development
Land Design South, agent for Toll Brothers, Incorporated, is requesting Planned Community
Development Overlay District (PCD) approval to construct 530 residential units and an 18 -hole golf
course. The approval of this site will alsoprovidefor the extension of the Hood Road Parkway from
AlternateAIA east to Prosperity Farms Road via Flamingo Road The 434.19 -acre site is located east
of the intersection of Alternate AIA and Hood Road (7- 42S -43E)
Senior Planner Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report.
Attorney Ray Royce, Holland & Knight, representing Toll Brothers, provided background information
for the proposal. Bob Benz, Land Planner, Land Design South, presented an overview of Toll Brothers,
one ofthe largest home builders in the country, indicated the median price oftheir homes throughout the
United States was approximately $450,000, and in South Florida $650,000, and reviewed the project.
Richard Tindall, Senior Landscape Architect with Krent Weiland Design Group, described the proposed
lush landscaping. Mr. Benz described the northwest residential pod which had been created as a result
of the roadway alignment. The fire station location was discussed. Mr. Kunkle indicated that a written
• natural area management plan was needed for the upland preserve, plus a maintenance specification for
the landscape improved areas to preserve the original designs. Mr. Kunkle requested thicker buffering
around the golfmaintenance area. Mr. Glidden questioned two waivers for which staffhad recommended
denial, to which Mr. Tombari responded the density waiver had been resolved and it was policy not to
recommend approval of waivers for setbacks if there was equipment within the setbacks. Discussion
ensued. Mr. Benz explained the petitioner was requesting T setback from the air conditioning unit to the
property lime which would be a total of 10'. Mr. Channing commented he had no problem with 10' side
setbacks for zero lot line homes. Mr. Glidden suggested these waivers be considered as each site plan
came in for consideration, to which Mr. Benz responded the applicant wished to establish basic standards
for the overall community to avoid re- hashing the same items each time a site plan was presented. Steve
Cohen explained the management easement on the east side and 'indicated that the easement would go
away once the dedication to Palm Beach County took place, and that the County would own the whole
preserve. It was noted the 10' utility easements would be vacated or relocated. Buildings for Pod H were
described as likely to be two -story. Vehicular access to the south boundary at Alternate AIA was
clarified. One master association for the entire community was planned, with possibly individual sub
associations for individual parcels dependent upon the parcels, such as Parcel F which was to be very
high -end. Turn around at a particular gate area was unclear on the plan; Mr. Benz indicated a blow -up
would be provided. Mr. Solomon requested public parking, and suggested a nature walk in the 25 -acre
preserve area. It was clarified that Toll Brothers would be the master developer; however, there would
be other partners. Mr. Benz indicated a landscaping plan had been submitted to the City and that the
median at Alternate AIA would be irrigated. Mr. Benz indicated that a series of small cul -de -sacs had
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been provided and there were no problems with engineering. Mr. Glidden requested the fire station
treatment be as good as the one at Golf Digest. Mr. Glidden indicated waivers and density were being
approved before exact plans were known and requested help from staff to help the Board sort out
problems ifthey over committed. Senior Planner Talal Benothman indicated staffrecommended handling
this project similar to the way the Golf Digest project was being handled, with overall standards for the
project established but with waiver requests made for individual pods at the time application was
submitted for each particular pod.
Mr. Charming left the meeting.
Workshop
Petition SP- 00 -22• Northlake/Congress Commercial Center
(Polio Tropical & Walgreen's)
Jeff H. Iravani, agent for Northlake Venture, LC, is requesting approval of an amendment to the
Polio TropicaUWalgreen's site plan that will shift the Polio Tropical building and some of the
parking, and will change the architecture of the Walgreen's building. The 3.5 -acre site is located on
the northeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and Congress Avenue. (18-42S-43E)
Planner John Lindgren highlighted changes since the last presentation. There were no questions of staff
Mr. Iravani indicated petitioner agreed with staff recommendations, but requested the drive aisle to be
• 24 -1/2' to accommodate trucks. Mr. Kunkle requested Landscape Architect Don Hearing talk with the
City Forester regarding the City's intersection planting plan. Mr. Glidden suggested matching the roof
pitch of the mansard along the sides on the corner tower element. Mr. Glidden requested the eyebrow
of the building wrap around 8' on the north elevation. Jeffrey Sherman, Architect for Walgreens,
expressed no problem making the roof pitch match 6/12. Consensus of the Board was for the eyebrow
to wrap around the building, that 24 -1/2' drive aisle was acceptable.
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council
Petition AX-00-01: Prosperity Center Addition Annexation
Urban Design Studio, agent for Prosperity Shopping Center Corporation, is requesting the voluntary
annexation of 0.7 acres of land located in an unincorporated area of the County immediately behind
the Prosperity Center, which is at the southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Prosperity Farms Road
(5- 42S -43E)
Senior Planner Talal Benothman reviewed the staff report.
Mr. Ted Rauch left the meeting at 10:17 p.m.
Hank Skokowski, representative for the petitioner, explained that the annexation was sought to provide
expanded parking, and that a site plan would be submitted later.
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Mr. Glidden declared the public hearing open. Edward Connelly, West Teach Road, explained that his
property bounded Prosperity Center on the south and he objected to the annexation because of flooding
problems. Mr. Connelly explained that his home had been flooded three times and described the existing
drainage on the site. Chair Glidden advised that all the issues of drainage, buffering, etc. would be
brought up at the meeting when the site plan was presented. Mr. Connelly explained that he was also
against traffic at all hours of the night. Mr. Glidden explained that Mr. Connelly would receive notice
when the site plan was to be presented which would be the appropriate time to address traffic. Mr.
Kunkle noted this would be the time to correct existing problems, and as long as the land was in Palm
Beach County nothing would be done. Mr. Connelly was requested to provide copies ofhis exhibit, and
indicated that he wanted to obtain new aerial photos ofthe property. Hearing no further comments from
the public, Chair Glidden declared the public hearing closed. Chair Glidden re- opened the public hearing.
Gregory Smith indicated he also resided on property adjacent to Prosperity Center and expressed his
opinion that this would be another addition on a center with inadequate drainage and with noise problems.
Hearing no other comments from the public, Chair Glidden declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of Petition AX -00 -01.
Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
• The roll was called by Betty Laur, Secretary for the meeting.
Present
John Glidden, Chair
Dennis Solomon, Chair Elect
Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chair Pro Tem
Barry Present
Absent
Joel Channing
Ted Rauch, Alternate
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council:
Petition LU- 00 -03: Prosperity Center Future Land Use Plan Amendment
Urban Design Studio, agent, is requesting annexation of land and proposed change to the Palm
Beach Gardens Comprehensive Plan. Under consideration is an annexation and small scale land
use change of 0.7 acres of property located immediately behind the Prosperity Center shopping plaza
along PGA Boulevard The proposed change is from Palm Beach County Low Residential 3 (LR 3)
to Palm Beach Gardens Commercial (C) land -use designation. (5- 42S -43E)
Senior Planner Talal Benothman reviewed the staffreport and explained that the applicant had submitted
a trip generation analysis and had been requested to provide a traffic analysis. Hank Skokowski, agent
for the applicant, noted the trip generation provided the worst possible scenario and this was not a
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request for any development approvals or any kind of concurrency approval, which would be separate
processes. Following clarification by Mr. Benothman regarding the need for a traffic analysis, Petitioner
agreed to provide a traffic analysis prior to submittal to City Council. Chair Glidden declared the public
hearing open. Chair Glidden stated that the comments made for Petition AX -00-01 were on the record
for this petition also. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Glidden declared the public hearing
closed.
Mr. Present made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition LU -00-03 subject
to staff recommendation that a traffic analysis be provided prior to submittal to City Council. Mr.
Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
• There was no new business to come before the Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will
be held January 9, 2001.
APPROVED:
Jo G ' den, Chair
Dennis
Craig
TnPI "nnnino
Pro Tem
Betty Lauiv
Secretary for the Meeting
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