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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 121200_ CTTY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 'i• PLANNING AND ZONING COIVII MSION 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) ON Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • December 12, 2000 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 I P 2 _ Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • December 12, 2000 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 IR 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • December 12, 2000 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. 0 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • December 12, 2000 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 0 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 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. • 6 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 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 0 7