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PLANNING AND ZONING COIVIIVMSION
July 11, 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 Nedvins at 6:30 P.M. in the Lobby ofthe Municipal Complex,
10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
ITEMS BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
There were no items by the Growth Management Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Solomon made a motion to approve the June 27, 2000 meeting minutes. Mr. Kunkle seconded the
motion. Motion carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. Mr. Charming abstained.
SITE PLAN & APPEARANCE REVIEW COAVOTI 'EE
The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
Present
Absent
John Nedvins, Chair Ted Rauch, Alternate
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem - arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Dennis Solomon, Chair Pro Tem.
Joel Charming
Craig Kunkle, Jr.
Barry Present
Recommendation to City Council:
Petition SP -00.03: Golf Digest Parcels Hand I
A request by Urban Design Studio, agent, for site plan approval for two residential parcels known as
Parcels H & I in the Golf Digest Planned Community Development located on the north side of PGA
Boulevard, west of the Florida Turnpike, Each parcel is 19.5 acres in size. The combined land area
of these parcels totals 38.4 acres. The proposed development consists of 56.single family custom
home lots and 79 zero lot line single-family home lots. (03- 42S -42E)
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Petition SP- 00-02: Golf Digest Parcels E. F. and G
A request by Urban Design Studio, agent, for site plan approval for three residential parcels known
as Parcels E, F, and G in the Golf Digest Planned Community Development The acreage of each
parcel is & 9, 6 1, and 13 acres, respectively. The combined land area of these parcels totals 28 acres.
The proposed development consists of 141 zero lot line single-family home lots. (04- 42S -42E)
AND
Workshop/Recommendation to City Council:
Petition SP- 99 -23: Golf Digest Parcels 1 -5
A request by Urban Design Studio, agent; for site plan approval for five residential parcels in the Golf
Digest PCD. The acreage of each parcel is 7.8 (Parcel 1), 12.5 (Parcel 2), 15.1 (Parcel 3), 11.7
(Parcel 4), and 9.8 (Parcel 5). The combined land area of these parcels totals 57.1 acreL The
proposed development consists of 114 zero lot line single-family home lots and 85 custom homes.
(04 and 05-42S-42E)
Senior Planner Tald Benothman presented an overview of the projects represented by the petitions and
discussed the waiver requests regarding setbacks, which were the major issues with all three petitions.
All three petitions were discussed simultaneously. Staff support was expressed for all waiver requests
except for the waiver proposing an alternate method of road construction.
• Anne Booth, Urban Design Studio, agent for the petitioner, gave a power point presentation of the
project. The master site plan was reviewed, including number ofunits, densities, setbacks, price ranges,
open space, and quality of development. Steve Kvarnberg ofKrent Wieland Design, Inc. presented the
proposed common area landscaping plan. Ms. Booth discussed requested waivers, which were based on
Palm Beach County standards since the City code did not address zero lot line home parcels. Ms. Booth
explained that the petitioner was continuing to work with the City Engineer's office to provide the
information that would be needed for them to recommend approval of the requested waiver for an
alternate method of road construction, and assured the Committee that this matter would be resolved
before presentation to the City Council. Ms. Booth described proposed colors and materials.
Mr. Present requested that in the firture staffprovide better justification than the comment that something
had been done before. Mr. Present expressed his opinion that the number ofwaivers requested indicated
the design had not been done based on the required criteria but rather that the project was designed first
and waivers requested when the design did not meet the criteria. Mr. Present cautioned the applicant that
the City Council had indicated they would be scrutinizing waivers more closely. Ms. Booth explained
the difficulty of designing with no provisions in the City code for zero lot line homes, and described a
standard setback for single family custom homes and the waiver deviation requested. Ms. Booth
indicated that an internal architectural review board would assure that high quality was maintained Mr.
Kunkle requested parcels be grouped according to waiver requests at the next presentation. Mr. Kunkle
questioned the lake maintenance easement, to which Ms. Booth responded that the easement consisted
of 20' past the rear property line and that there was an extensive littoral planting program proposed for
the lakes within the development. Other items discussed were procedure for processing plans for
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building permits, access to rear yards, and responsibility for exterior maintenance which Project Manager
Tim Harvey explained would be done by the homeowners association except for pool maintenance and
deck areas. Landscape themes to delineate parcels were suggested by Mr. Kunkle, as well as different
landscaping is cul-de-sacs. It was noted that prescriptive easements would be in place and that ficus
species would be allowed in the landscaping. Mr. Solomon expressed concern regarding the extent of
the waivers and amount of density on smaller lots. 'Ms. Booth explained that the open space was made
up of pervious area, which included pool areas. Ms. Booth commented there would be one master
homeowners association responsible for PCD common area maintenance, and sub- associations for the
southwest community and central community, with parcels 1 -5 having sub - associations within the
southwest community sub- association. Communities E through I would be covered by a community
association and would share the cost of maintaining their common areas and their interior roads on a per
unit basis, with those units where additional maintenance was provided paying an extra fee. Ms. Booth
described proposed recreational facilities, and explained that club memberships were mandatory. Ms.
Booth explained that the spine road would have berming. Mr. Solomon questioned the waiver request
which would allow a swimming pool very close to adjacent property, and advised he considered that to
be a potential problem. Rotaries within the Jog Road right -of -way approved by the City Council would
be built as a part of phase one. Mr. Solomon requested banding treatments extend to all four sides of
buildings, and suggested that a plan be provided designating different architectural and color elevations.
Mr. Solomon questioned and received clarification that access could be obtained to install a pool at a later
• date. Mr. Glidden questioned the number of elevations, to which Ms. Booth responded there were four
elevations —one each specific to parcels 3, 4, EFG, and H ,with five models available within the parcels.
Mr. Glidden stated he would like to see the other models and variations, and did not consider these
custom homes. Mr. Glidden requested that decorative trim extend a lot farther back on sides of buildings,
and that any portion protruding should have full returns. Access to the pool areas was described. Ms.
Booth advised that only Lot 44 in parcel H had units back -to -back, and that lot contained a drainage
easement on which nothing could be built, providing an additional setback. Mr. Glidden expressed his
opinion to the other members of the Board that the quantity of waivers should not be an issue, but that
a comfort level should be found with the magnitude of each waiver being relative to an already approved
project, since unfortunately the City did not have a zoning code to reflect a comfort level for zero lot lime
projects. Mr. Glidden questioned whether staff or the applicant could name a project with similar waiver
requests, to which Ms. Booth responded that Parcel 17 in BallenIsles was similar. Ms. Booth explained
that a master signage program was being designed which would provide a theme for the entire
development, and which would be presented to both Planning and Zoning and to City Council. Principal
Planner Steve Cramer compared the setbacks to those in RL-3 zoning district. Mr. Charming requested
elevations ofthe model homes, to which Ms. Booth responded staffhad preferred prototypical elevations
so that the homebuyer could make minor changes without having each new design re- presented for
approval. Principal Planner Cramer explained that elevations could be provided for the five zero lot lime
models. Guidelines were provided for control as well as flexibility. Ms. Booth advised that models for
parcels 1 -5 were anticipated to be constructed beginning in November and opened in late spring. Mr.
Charming commented he was not in favor of the paving waiver unless it was to become standard for all
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developments. Mr. Channing expressed his opinion that the whole idea of PUD's and PCD's was for
creativity, and basic issues that should be looked at were density, open space, and design. Mr. Channing
stated he did not see any innovative design in this plan -- that it was a typical developer pod with a highly
efficient single street, one fairway sandwiched in between two pods to maximize premiums, and the
entrance design had been done many times. Mr. Charming commented the plan was good, but not
innovative. Chair Nedvins commented he personally believed a workshop and recommendation to City
Council should be presented separately; and conducted a poll on whether to move these petitions
forward. The poll indicated there were not enough votes to move forward. Chair Nedvins provided the
following direction to the petitioner: that the 80' lot widths could be shortened and the number of units
increased; and the 48' lots could be widened and the number ofunits decreased. Chair Nedvins requested
that dimensions be indicated at setback lines in the future. Chair Nedvins noted one member of the
Committee had requested elevations and banding on the rear as well as the front, and that Mr. Glidden
had requested that any elevation that could be seen from the front of the property have the banding
returned. Chair Nedvins stated he believed the City Engineer's opinion should come to the Committee
with the Engineer's explanation ofwhy he would allow a variance to the pavement so that the Committee
would have that reasoning if this issue came up again in the future, and the issue of whether this should
become a standard should be addressed. Other items requested were elevations and floor plans for the
different models, and signage if available. Pool setbacks were described by Ms. Booth. Ms. Booth asked
that the petitioner be allowed to focus on the design guidelines so that they were not restricted to
• particular elevations as building permits were presented. Mr. Nedvins stated that assuming the petitioner
provided all requested items for the next presentation that the Board would need to be comfortable with
the increased lot coverage, minimum lot widths, reduced side yards on some lots, side interior reduction,
and pool screen enclosures; and he was hearing that everyone was generally comfortable with those
pending presentation ofthe requested items. Mr. Glidden requested basic elevations showing proximity
of similar colors and elevations.
OLD BUSINESS
Principal Planner Steve Cramer provided a report on what had transpired at the last City Council meeting
regarding items referred by Planning and Zoning. Mr. Channi ag commented the Plastridge office building
had arched windows and channels for hurricane shutters above them, to which both he and Mr. Glidden
had objected, and requested followup. Mr. Glidden commented he had never seen the solution regarding
the parapet at the hotel in NorthCorp; and commented that ABC Liquors needed a valance to hide the
surface mounted lighting. Mr. Channing commented on the glare at the Shell service station, to which
Mr. Glidden responded the canopy was so high nothing would help and that no lighting was shown in the
elevation. Mr. Channing suggested a shroud around each light. Principal Planner Cramer advised he
would check into the items mentioned.
NEW BUSINESS
Chair Nedvins objected to projects being presented as recommendation to City Council/workshop on the
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same night. Discussion ensued. A staff recommendation was requested on this issue.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
There were no items by the City Council Liaison.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will
be held July 25, 2000.
APPROVED:
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Chair
John Glidden, Vice Chair
Vl S"5 1llLSV, Jl.
Barry Present
(Absent)
Ted Rauch, Alternate
46clAe fMoman, Planning Technician
ec ary for the Meeting
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