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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 121499• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 14, 1999 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chair Pro Tem. John Glidden at 6:35 P.M. in the Assembly Room at the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Glidden announced that the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of December 28, 1999 had been cancelled. ITEMS BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR There were no items by the Growth Management Director. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Mr. Rauch made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1999 meeting as submitted. Mr. Present seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Joel Channing, Chair Daniel Lee Cruz John Nedvins, Vice Chair Dennis Solomon Craig Kunkle, Jr. Dorothy Williams Ted Rauch, Alternate Barry Present, Alternate Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, City Attorney Leonard Rubin, Senior Planner Talal Benothman, and Principal Planners James Norquest and Kim Glas Castro. n U • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12,1999 Consideration ofApproval Petition SP- 99 -17: Viridian Office Center Building Material Oliver - Glidden & Partners, agent for Paul Hanna Management,' Inc., is seeking a site plan amendment to allow for a change in building material from architectural precast to a simulated architectural precast building material for the facade. The proposed 24,142 square foot building will be located on a 1.74 -acre site at the southwest intersection of Fairchild Gardens Avenue and Kyoto Gardens Drive, within the MacArthur Center (Regional Center) Planned Community Development (PCD). (6- 42S -43E) Chair Pro Tern John Glidden passed the gavel to Mr. Solomon and stepped down due to conflict of interest. Planner Jim Norquest reviewed the staff report. Danny Brown of Oliver- Glidden & Partners spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Brown provided a sample of the proposed material and explained that it had been used successfully on a number of buildings in the area and in Mizner Park, that this material was less expensive, maintenance free, and it would be attached to the building by steel studs. No changes would be made to the depth of windows, awnings, or decorative treatments. • Mr. Rauch made a motion to approve Petition SP -99 -17 as submitted. Mr. Present seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Workshop Petition SP- 99 -05: Site Plan Applications for Parcels 27.05 and 27.06 in the Regional Center DRI A request by Urban Design Studio, Henry Skokowski agent, for site plan approval of a mixed -use development consisting of three land uses with a total floor area of 185,070 square feet. The 16.19 - acre site is located within the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI). (542S- -43E) Senior Planner Talal Benothman reviewed the staff report. Principal Planner Kim Glas responded to questions and explained that the petitioner had requested this review after a previous denial. Mr. Cruz expressed his opinion that this petition should not be reviewed in detail unless the site plan presented relieved concerns. Mr. Glidden suggested putting the architecture aside and dealing with the site plan, and to either review the site plan in more detail or table the request if the Board was inclined to reconsider the square footage motion affirmatively - -in which case the site plan could then continue to be reviewed. Mr. Glidden noted that if the previous motion was reconsidered that one of the members of the Board who had voted against it would need to make a motion to reconsider. Members who acknowledged meeting with the petitioner were Mr. Present, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Glidden, and Ms. Williams. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, responded to questions. Discussion ensued regarding the intent of single use buildings within the PGA Overlay Zone. Mr. Skokowski spoke on behalf of the petitioner and presented a series of graphics. Mr. Skokowski explained that the residents of The 41 2 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12,1999 Meadows Mobile Home Park had no objections to the project. Waivers were requested for parking for the hotel and for loading operations. Mr. Glidden requested and received clarification of the square footage. Ken Blair, Catalfumo, responded to a question regarding subdividing parcels that that issue was still in progress. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning commented it was unrealistic to expect the developer to retain ownership of such a large PCD and staff was currently working to find a tool to allow subdividing of parcels. Discussion ensued on whether to address the square footage issue or the site plan next. It was decided to discuss the site plan. Mr. Solomon indicated he believed the site plan could be greatly improved, discussed the items that he felt needed to be addressed, and commented that the hotel should be on PGA Boulevard (if it were more attractively designed), with retail in the back. Ms. Williams expressed her opinion that the walking paths could be continued to Minsk Gardens, with benches and landscaping; and that the hotel should remain in the back. Mr. Cruz commented he had no problem with the retail and was in favor of putting the building closer to PGA Boulevard, that he considered the architecture of the hotel boring, and indicated he would like to see a good site plan putting subdivision aside. Mr. Glidden commented on the architecture of the hotel, requested a more detailed roof plan, and discussed items which he felt could be improved, including integrating air conditioning units, improving roof dormers, stucco banding, the canopy, etc. Ms. Williams commented the hotel looked like an institution and needed more decorative detail. Mr. Cruz suggested a roundabout at the intersection of the internal roadway and the main drive and a cul -de -sac at the eastern end of the main drive. Mr. Skokowski stated he assumed the waivers requested were acceptable, and clarified that • the residential standard had been used for the sizes of parking spaces. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Daniel Lee Cruz Dennis Solomon Dorothy Williams Ted Rauch, Alternate Barry Present, Alternate Joel Channing, Chair John Nedvins, Vice Chair Craig Kunkle, Jr. Request for Reconsideration of Recommendation to City Council Petition DRI- 99- 021PCD- 99 -05: Regional Center DRI/PCD (Use Convention) Urban Design Studio, agent, is proposing to convert 164,800 sf. of approved office/research use to 50,000 sf. of commercial use, thereby increasing the total amount of regional commercial use within 40 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12,1999 the project from 1,390,000 to 1,440,000 sf.; and reducing the total amount of officelresearch use from 400,100 to 235,200 sf. The master plan is being revised to depict the specific parcels which may be considered for commercial use These parcels are generally located along PGA Boulevard (516 - 42S-43E) Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro explained the request and the process required. Discussion ensued. The applicant requested this item be placed on the next agenda for consideration. An informal straw poll indicated that a majority of the Board was willing to reconsider this request. Workshop Petition PUD- 99 -12: PUD Amendment for Phase 2 of the Gardens Corporate Center Anthony E. Oliver, of Oliver- Glidden & Partners, Inc., and as agent for an ownership consortium, is requesting a planned unit development amendment for a 6.6 -acre site located at the northeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Alternate AIA. The proposed amendment would include two six -story office buildings (totaling 223,943 square feet) with a separate parking garage. (6 -42S -43E) Chair Pro Tem John Glidden stepped down due to conflict of interest and passed the gavel to Mr. • Solomon. Five Commissioners remained. Planner John Lindgren introduced the petition. Ed Oliver, agent for the petitioner, explained changes made since the last meeting, which included relocation of the drive -up teller to the eastern one -third of the parking garage, confirmation that the colors of the building would be beiges with green glass, and changes in configuration of the tower elements. Sample boards were presented. Granite on accents, type of glass, and garage architectural elements were discussed. Mr. Present expressed concern regarding the bank and parking garage safety. Landscape Architect Frank Maroney reviewed additions since the last meeting. Phasing and accompanying landscaping were discussed. Staff explained that the build out date was year 2004 and if that date was not met it would need to be extended. Other items discussed were paver colors, specimen trees, adding mid -story flowering trees for more color, maintenance agreement with the POA, maximum roof height, waivers, and drainage. Mr. Oliver indicated the petitioner would accept a condition that drainage be acceptable to the City Engineer. Mr. Oliver indicated petitioner would meet with staff to assure final items were resolved before the public hearing. Chair Pro Tern Glidden rejoined the Board. Workshop PUD99 -03: PUD Application for San Michele - (fka: Frankel) Urban Design Studio, agent for Forest Lake Associates, L. C., Requests approval for a single-family custom home development located on a 64.04 -acre parcel at the northwest corner of the intersection • 4 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12,1999 of Central Boulevard and Hood Road. Ninety -one (91) single family homes are being proposed, along with a 3,500 square foot clubhouse. (25 &36- 41S -42E) Planner John Lindgren reviewed the staff report. Requirements for the location and size of the preserve were discussed. Mr. Lindgren explained that environmental issues had been resolved. Concern was expressed that the preserve area was not contiguous. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, explained the buffer requirements, size of the parkway and indicated surprise that the preserve was still an issue. Mr. Skokowski discussed the wall and fence color and presented a keyed plan. Mr. Skokowski explained that the roadway alignment was being worked out with the water management district; and reported the status of the FPL power line issue. Ed Weinberg, E -W Consultants, environmental consultant for the project, explained the upland system, reviewed the overall site, and explained environmental aspects of the site. Mr. Weinberg expressed his opinion that the area could easily exchange the type of wildlife expected on the site with the preserves that were connected to the west. Landscape Architect Steve Parker of Parker and Yannette Design Group provided an overview of the entrance design and water features, and presented color elevations for the guardhouse, which had been designed by Wessel Associates. Mr. Parker reviewed landscaping details. Mr. Skokowski explained that the clubhouse site plan would be presented as a separate review. • During ensuing discussion it was agreed 10.1 acres was the minimum preserve area required, which could not overlap any easements, but could be a part of setback buffers. Mr. Skokowski explained that there was presently a 10.9 acre preserve area. Staff reported that the size issue should be resolved when the City's consultant provided calculations to verify the preserve area size. Mr. Skokowski explained that the setbacks from FPL distribution line were continuing to be resolved. Mr. Skokowski explained why there were two lakes and a canal rather than one large lake; that there was no phasing, that there would be a single plat with two lot sizes, a manned gatehouse, and common areas maintained by the P.O.A. Concern was expressed regarding the preserve area not being contiguous. Mr. Skokowski explained that the lake maintenance easement line was still being debated, and the petitioner was asking for an additional 12 feet to the 20' maintenance easement. Waivers were discussed. Staff explained that they were working with the petitioner to resolve outstanding issues. Mr. Solomon made a motion to move Petition PUD -99 -03 forward and to set January 11, 2000 as the Public Hearing date. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rauch and carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. Workshop Petition PUD -99 -11 • PUD Amendment for Marina Gardens (flea. Soverel North Townhomes) A request by Urban Design Studio, agent for Mutual Land Development Company, for an amendment to a planned unit development (PUD), which would increase the site by 0.33 acres and result in a net increase of two (2) townhomes. The 7.59 -acre site is located approximately 500 feet to the east of the intersection of Prosperity Farms Road and Idlewild Road, on the south side of Idlewild Road (542S- 0 5 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12,1999 43E) Planner John Lindgren reviewed the staff report. The Bell South issue was discussed. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, reviewed the project, explained that the site plan was essentially the same as previously approved with the addition of another lot, and explained the pedestrian access to the additional lot. Five Commissioners agreed with a grass connection. One Commissioner favored grass plus paved pathways for bicyclists, etc. Mr. Solomon made a motion to set January 11, 2000 as the date for Public Hearing for Petition PUD- 99 -11. Motion was seconded by Ms. Williams and approved by unanimous 6 -0 vote. Workshop Petition TXT- 99 -11: Land Development Re- ulations A request by City staff to adopt new zoning regulations for permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses. Principal Planner Steve Cramer presented the petition. Marty Hodgkins, Duncan & Associates, reviewed the "skinny portion ", including maps, types of uses allowed or prohibited., charts, notes, and is changes and additions to text. Mr. Glidden suggested alternate times for meetings on this item. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning suggested daytime meetings or that the Commissioners write their comments on drafts, and explained that staff needed as much input as possible. Times to meet were discussed. 011D V145VICU595 There was no old business to come before the Commission. _ NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Commission. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON There were no items by the City Council Liaison. • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 12,1999 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. The next meeting will be held January 11, 2000. -� APPROVED: (Absent) John Nedvins, Vice Chair A ( John Gli den, air Pro Tem • Dennis Solomon (Absent) Craig Kunkle, Jr. Jackie Holloman. Planning Technician Secretary for the Meeting • ;— FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS ( ail NAM) I1HVI 6UVP.19'J %110IIII %AMF OW" 1 N 1: b i NAMF.OFH OAR0. COUN(" 11_C 'oMMK%1ON.AUIHOR11Y. Olt COMM111t.E �- Z( 6AKJV %/ 4t1 ING U)I1R1 Ax 1 Ht HOARD. COUNCII. COMMISSION. 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