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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 012199• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 1999 The January 21, 1999, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be in attendance- Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilman Eric Jablin, Councilman David Clark and Councilman Carl Sabatello. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager announced staff and City Council members would depart at 8:15 a.m. the next day to visit cultural arts facilities to see • successful examples of outdoor performing areas integrated with business areas. City Manager Herakovich explained that invitations to police graduation festivities were in the mail to the City Council. The City Manager announced a tour of Addison Reserve on February 5 for the City Council and staff. City Manager Herakovich announced revisions to the agenda. Assessment reports on flood damage had been prepared by staff, reporting damage to 98 homes, 24 businesses, as well as minor infrastructure damage. Mayor Russo reported frustration with bad publicity regarding the flood and requests to the local television stations to report correctly the location of affected areas, since some were in the unincorporated areas. The City Manager noted several agencies which might provide funds to help with some of the damage. PRESENTATION Employee of the Year Mayor Russo presented the 1998 Employee of the Year Award to Judy Fox, a 15 -year employee. The City Manager presented Judy with several gifts. 0 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 1/21/99 2 AWARDING OF BIDS Drainage Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to provide pipe restoration and retrofit for drainage improvements by piggybacking off of D. S. Eakins' County contract. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado announced the MPO had asked for the local funding which was not going to be spent on the bullet train to be allocated to various areas, which in the City's area would include double tracking for Tri-Rail, a motor facility downtown, and completion of State Road 710, which was being considered to go through to Northlake Boulevard. The Vice Mayor explained she had pushed for State Road 710 to instead be extended to Okeechobee, and requested a letter of support be sent by the City. The Vice Mayor expressed her opinion that septic tanks were a long -term health issue and recommended no septic tanks within the • City. Discussion ensued. It was pointed out that the proposed western equestrian community was designed to use septic tanks, and it was recommended that criteria used by the Palm Beach County Health Department be studied. Steeplechase residents had requested septic tank information from the City. The Vice Mayor agreed to bring back information regarding the septic tank issue and State Road 710 issue. Vice Mayor Furtado requested a Resolution to contribute $20,000 for the next design phase by the Northlake Boulevard Task Force, and also a Resolution for a curfew for juveniles if it was warranted. Mayor Russo Mayor Russo reported he had attended the League of Cities meeting, formerly known as the Municipal League, which was currently drafting a document for concurrency in education. A presentation had been made by the County requesting support for the recreation and the agricultural bond referendum. More information was to be provided on the agricultural issue. Since the referendum, if passed, would provide the City with $3.5 million for a district park, the Mayor recommended that the City be a major participant in education of the residents on this issue. Mayor Russo reported he and the City Manager had met with Representative Merchant, who would be sponsoring a bill for a $1 million park • grant for the City. The Mayor explained he had also met with 0 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 1/21/99 3 Representative Pruitt, who he believed would also support the bill. The Mayor reported he had attended the introduction of the new Bishop at St. Ignatius Loyola, and planned to meet with him to discuss the school planned by the former Bishop. Mayor Russo reported he would try to meet with Mr. Vavrus to open communication lines. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark moved approval of the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote The following item was listed on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes from 12/17/98 Regular Meeting. RESOLUTIONS Resolution 6, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 6, 1999 - Consideration of Appointment of One Member to the Code Enforcement Board, by inserting the name of Paul Sabatello into Section One. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Resolution 10, 1999 Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 10, 1999 - Consideration of approval that Palm Beach County Fire Rescue be requested to continue operation of Fire Station 16. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ORDINANCES Ordinance 5, 1999 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the project for Ordinance 5, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of High Field, Ltd., for Rezoning of 7.26 -Acres of Land Located Approximately 500 Feet to the East of the Intersection of Prosperity Farms Road and Idlewild Road, on the South Side of Idlewild Road to a Planned Unit Development - Residential, in Order to Construct 63 Townhomes (Marina Gardens) - for consideration of First Reading. Henry Skokowski spoke on behalf of the petitioner, providing an overview and describing a drainage upgrade by the County in which the petitioner would participate. The site plan, landscape and hardscape were described. It was noted that staff would meet with CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 1121199 4 the applicant before the next meeting regarding the lack of parking. Possible locations, cross parking, and including parking restrictions within the HOA documents were offered as possible solutions. The architecture of the project was described. Concerns regarding noise were discussed; disclosure of which was to be included in sales contracts. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 5, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 5, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 6, 1999 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the project for Ordinance 6, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of Palm Beach Community College for Rezoning of 6 476 -Acres of Land Located on the Northwest Corner of Campus Drive and RCA Boulevard, just south of Fairchild Avenue to a Planned Unit Development in Order to Construct a 12,000 Square -Foot Edu -Care Facility, a 32,000 Square Foot Media - Technology Training Facility, and a • 2,300 Square -Foot Central Chiller Area, for consideration of First Reading. A representative of WA Architects spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 6, 1999 - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 6, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 7, 1999 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the project for Ordinance 7, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of Channing Corporation XXX for Rezoning of 7.3 -Acres of Land Located on the South Side of PGA Boulevard, immediately east of its Intersection with Avenue of the PGA to a Planned Unit Development, in Order to Construct 31 Townhomes, 14,212 Square Feet of General Office, 5,267 Square Feet of Medical Office, 10,667 Square Feet of General Retail, 5,900 Square Feet of Indoor Restaurant and 2,260 Square Feet of Outdoor Restaurant Use - for Consideration of First Reading. Following discussion, it was agreed that outdoor display approvals would be handled administratively. Steve Mathison, attorney for the petitioner, spoke on behalf of the • petitioner. City Council and staff agreed to Henry Skokowski's request for a 5% deviation in retail/medical/general office use with CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 1/21/99 5 the requirement that a traffic report be provided, and that language be refined in conditions 28, 29, 30 and 31 before Second Reading. Mayor Russo requested a workshop at the next meeting to finalize the list of uses before the February 11, 1999 meeting at which Second Reading would be considered. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Ordinance 7, 1999 - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. During discussion of the motion, Vice Mayor Furtado noted this project had been unique with the developer working with residents to obtain agreement for the project. The City Clerk read Ordinance 7, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 8, 1999 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Ordinance 8, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of Channing Corporation XXX for Rezoning of 8.997 -Acres of Land Located on the South Side of PGA Boulevard, immediately west of its Intersection with Hickory Drive to a Planned Unit Development, in Order to • Construct 17 Townhomes, 6,606 Square Feet of General Office, 7,150 Square Feet of Medical Office, 12,654 Square Feet of General Retail, 3,300 Square Feet of Indoor Restaurant and 1,675 Square Feet of Outdoor Restaurant Use with 8 Apartments located Above the Commercial Uses- on First Reading by title only. Councilman Clark seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Petitioner requested permission to speak. Vice Mayor Furtado withdrew the motion; Councilman Clark withdrew the second to the motion. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, requested that the 5% deviation in retail/medical /general office use applicable to Ordinance 7, 1999 also apply to Ordinance 8, 1999 and Ordinance 9, 1999. Agreement was reached to have a sidewalk only on the south side of Hickory Drive and not on both sides as listed in the conditions of approval. Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Ordinance 8, 1999 on First Reading by title only Councilman Clark seconded the motion which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 8, 1999 on First Reading by title only. Ordinance 9, 1999 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve Ordinance 9, 1999 - Ordinance 9, 1999 - Providing for Approval of the Application of • Channing Corporation XXX for Rezoning of 12.266 -Acres of Land Located on the South Side of PGA Boulevard, east of its CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 1/21/99 6 Intersection with Hickory Drive, in Order to Construct 21 Townhomes, 22,609 Square Feet of General Office, 5,420 Square Feet of Medical Office, 32,861 Square Feet of General Retail, 8,200 Square Feet of Indoor Restaurant and 3,360 Square Feet of Outdoor Restaurant Use with 32 Apartments located Above the Commercial Uses - on First Reading by title only. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. The City Clerk read Ordinance 9, 1999 on First Reading by title only. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION Artigras Special Event Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the Special Permit application for Artigras 1999. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Mayor Russo Mayor Russo announced a Kick-Off Breakfast to be held at Gardens Mall January 27, 1999. • Councilman Clark Councilman Clark requested that the light fixtures chosen for the Municipal Complex be reconsidered. The City Manager reported she had requested another sample from the Architect. Vice Mayor Furtado Petitions from residents on Gardenia requesting a traffic light were submitted. The City Manager reported the City and BallenIsles were working on this issue. Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello expressed disappointment with the presentation at the last meeting by WCI Communities. Mayor Russo reported Commissioner Marcus had met with Mr. Hoffman and a meeting was being set up for after the closing on the property to include the County Commission, City staff, and City Council, Councilman Jablin expressed concern that WCI would sell to anyone without talking to the City, and if a project could not be approved then the purchaser could lose their investment. Discussion ensued regarding WCI Communities' lack of understanding of the situation and lack of desire to meet with the City, and their actions which would place the City in an awkward position. Mayor Russo stated the City must do everything possible to assure that codes and impact fees were in place. The City Manager reported that both DiVosta . and Pulte had agreed to talk to the City regarding issues and plans CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 1/21/99 7 ADJOURNMENT APPROVAL: for the land they had purchased from WCI Communities. There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Councilman Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, carried 5 -0, the meeting as adjourn at 11. 5 p.m. JOSEPH R. RUSSO JABLIN COUNCIL DAVID.CLARK COUNC MAN CARL SABATELLO ATTEST: LOA OSIER, CMC, ITY CLERK