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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 102699• • • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 26, 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 Joel Channing at 6:30 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. ITEMS BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR The Growth Management Director announced that Planning & Zoning Commission member Diane Carlino had resigned, and would be honored at a future City Council meeting. Growth Management Director. Manning advised that she would be presenting updates at future meetings of the code revisions, City Centre overlay, pattern book, and staging for the code revisions; and that input on these items would be requested from the Commission. Growth Management Director Manning explained how the pattern book would be used for projects under consideration. AEMVAL.OF MINUTES Mr. Nedvins made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 28, 1999 meeting. Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. Mr. Nedvins made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1999 meeting. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Mr. Rauch abstained. It was the consensus of the Commission to next hear Item l I on the agenda: 'Workshop - Petition PUD- 99 -13; PGA Concourse Center. ' ►►1► Ali i�h 0101 i► The roll was called by Jackie Hoiloman, Secretary for the meeting. Joel Channing, Chair John Nedvins, Vice Chair Daniel Lee Cruz Craig Kunkle, Jr. Dennis Solomon Ted Rauch, Alternate John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 Also present at the meeting were Interim City Manager Carole Post, Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, City Attorney Andrew Pineiro, Principal Planners James Norquest and Kim Glas Castro, Planner I John Lindgren and Planner I Angela Csinsi. orksho Petition PUD- 99 -13: PGA Concourse Center A request by City Staff to rezone the PGA Concourse Center from CN- Neighborhood Commercial to PUD- Planned Unit Development in order to specify the permitted uses allowed for the site, which are those uses allowed in CNzoning districts and professional, business, and medical offices. The site is located on the south side of PGA Boulevard, just east of Ballenlsles Drive (11- 42S -42E) Planner I John Lindgren presented the staff report, and answered questions from the Commission. Mr. Lindgren explained that business and professional offices and medical and dental uses would be permitted, but that a restaurant could not be added. Only currently permitted or conditional uses would be allowed. Discussion ensued. Growth Management Director Manning explained that this property had been inappropriately zoned in 1984, and changing the status to a PUD would allow the people to legally occupy the offices that they owned. Mr. Lindgren advised that notices had been sent to the owners in the PGA Concourse Center and that surrounding property owners would be notified. Mr. Lindgren • explained that the Commission could limit uses if desired, and announced that the next meeting would be a public hearing. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present nt Joel Channing, Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern John Nedvins, Vice Chair Daniel Lee Cruz Craig Kunkle, Jr. Dennis Solomon Ted Rauch, Alternate orksho Petition L U- 99 -02; Soveret Harbour Future Land Use 1Vfap Amendment A request by Hank Skokowski, agent, for a future land use map amendment from a Future Land Use • 2 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 Designation of Commercial to a Future Land Use Designation of llfixed Use for a 7.5 -acre site. The site is located on FGA Boulevard approximately 114 mile east of Prospenly Farms Road (5- 42SF43E) Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro presented the staff report and answered questions. Dodie Glas of Urban Design Studio, representative for the Petitioner, explained that commercial intensity would be less, with commercial use being_ reduced by 100,000 square feet; that the area was suited for mixed use; and that it would be desirable to encourage more people - oriented activities. Mr. Solomon expressed concern regarding ingress and egress traffic problems, which Chair Channing stated would be an issue no matter what uses were approved. Principal Planner Glas explained the meaning of the term employment center. Concern was expressed regarding the ultimate intensity. Principal Planner Glas explained the open space requirements for a mixed use project, and the formula used to obtain maximum buildout. Staff was requested to provide additional information in the staff report to show comparison of commercial land use versus mixed use land use in tabular form for infrastructure and levels of service as well as different scenarios than the ones to be provided by the applicant. Mr. Nedvins expressed his opinion that ingress and egress would be the biggest issue, to which Principal Planner Glas responded that would be addressed in detail during, the site plan approval process. The approximate existing commercial use was discussed. Several comments were made that the mixed use would be good. Chair Channing agreed, but stated that the traffic issue would be a challenge. • SUE ELAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present A_ bsent Joel Channing, Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern John Nedvins, Vice Chair Daniel Lee Cruz Craig_ Kunkle, Jr. Dennis Solomon Ted Rauch, Alternate Recommendation to QV Council Petition ,SP -99 -112: Nativity Lutheran Church_ gad Preschool A request by Anthony E. Oliver, agent for Nativity Lutheran Church, Inc-, for site plan approval for a new fellowship halt (8,250 square feet) a future sanctuary (11,2317 square feet), and the expansion of educational and administrative facilities (18,645 square feet). The site is located at • 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 the northwest corner of Holly Drive and Plant Drive. (12- 42S-42E) Planner John Lindgren presented the staff report. Staff announced that any comments regarding conditional use should be made during discussion of this item so that the request for conditional use scheduled for later in the meeting would only consist of the public hearing for this project. Anthony Oliver, agent for the petitioner, reviewed the proposed conditions and indicated the petitioner was willing to work with the City Forester regarding additional landscaping; explained that dead -end parking was for the church staff and it protected the trees to the west, and the current parking was above code requirements. Mr. Oliver also commented that the applicant needed to see the plans referred to in condition four before they could agree to them; and that providing a wellfield would be very difficult economically for a small church. Mr. Oliver stated the petitioner agreed with conditions 3 and 5. Discussion ensued. Interim City Manager Post advised there had not been sufficient time for the City attorney to render a legal opinion regarding Seacoast Utility's authority to require a wellfield on the site, that the Board had every right to move this petition forward; and if it were found that Seacoast did have rights in this matter the petition could be presented to this Board again for their consideration on that issue. Mr. Cruz suggested that the dead end parking, might be considered during Phase H. Mr. Solomon suggested eliminating conditions 2, 4 and 6. The dead end parking was discussed further. Mr. Kunkle recommended changes in the landscape materials including changing the palms from sabals to • Washingtonians. Mr. Rauch suggested designating the paved dead -end parking for church staff. Chair Channing discussed small dead -end parking areas at Barnes & Noble where he had never seen a problem, and indicated he had no problem with such areas. Mr. Cruz recommended reserving the right to revisit the beautification plan during future phases, with which the petitioner agreed. Chair Channing clarified that if the plan were in place it would have to be considered during presentation of future phases. Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition SP -99+42 with the following conditions: 1. Prior to scheduling this petition for first reading, by City Council, the applicant shall revise the landscaping plan to show more landscaping along the eastern boundary of the site (acceptable to the City Forester). Z. All future phases shall provide a landscape plan that meets the current landscape codes at the time of approval, so that by the completion of the final phase, the entire site complies with the landscape code. 3. This approval applies only to the Master Site Plan and the Phase 1 Site Plan. Future phases shall require separate reviews and approval by the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee/Plauning and Zoning Commission and the City Council (including public hearings). • 4 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 4. The paved dead -end parking area shall be marked as designated for staff use only. 5. This approval applies only to Phase I and if and when subsequent phases are presented any Roadway Beautification and Enhancement Plan in effect at that time shall be applicable to future phases. Mr. Rauch seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent Joel Channing, Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern John Nedvins, Vice Chair Daniel Lee Cruz Craig Kunkle, Jr. • Dennis Solomon Ted Rauch, Alternate Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council Petition CU- 99 -01: Nativity Lutheran Church and Preschool A request by Anthony E. Oliver, agent for Nativity Lutheran Church, Ina, for a Conditional Use approval far a new fellowship hall (8,250 square feet) a future sanctuary (11,230 square feet), and the expansion of educational and administrative facilities (18,645 square feet). The site is located at the northwest corner of Holly Drive and Plant Drive (12- 42S -42E) Planner John Lindgren stated comments had been made during consideration of Petition SP -99 -02 for the same project. There were no additional comments from the petitioner. Chair Joel Channing declared the Public Hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Joel Channing declared the Public Hearing closed.. Mr. Kunkle made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of Petition CU -99 -01 subject to the following conditions: 0 5 • Planning. & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 1. Prior to scheduling this petition for first reading by City Council, the applicant shall revise the landscaping plan to show more landscaping along the eastern boundary of the site (acceptable to the City Forester). 2. All future phases shall provide a landscape plan that meets the current landscape codes at the time of approval, so that by the completion of the final phase, the entire site complies with the landscape code. 3. This approval applies only to the Master Site Plan and the Phase 1 Site Plan. Future phases shall require separate reviews and approval by the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee/Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council (including public hearings). 4. The paved dead -end parking area shall be marked as designated for staff use only. 5. This approval applies only to Phase I and if and when subsequent phases are presented any Roadway Beautification and Enhancement Plan in effect at that time shall he applicable to future phases. • Motion was seconded by Mr. Solomon, and carried by unanimous 6-4 vote. ITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent Joel Channing, Chair John Nedvins, Vice Chair John Glidden, Chair Fro Tem - arrived at 8:10 p.m, during presentation of SP -99 -10 Daniel Lee Cruz Craig Kunkle, Jr. Dennis Solomon Ted Rauch, Alternate Recommendation to CI& Council Petition SP- 94 -20• PGA- Hm4mar -ers Office Building 0 6 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 Alan Strassler, agent for PGA of America, is seeking to amend an existing site plan in order to build an additional 60,044 square -foot office building and to remove an existing 5,495 square foot sales center. 77ce subject site is 10.1 acres in size and is located on the west side of Avenue of the Champions, approximately 114 mile south of FGA Boulevard (10- 42S -42E) Planner Angela Csinsi presented the staff report. It was clarified that there were no medical uses. Alan Strassler, agent for the petitioner, presented the project. Mr. John Glidden arrived at 8:10 p.m. During Mr. Strassler's presentation. Mr. Strassler stated the petitioner was working with Seacoast on the landscaping and would have a letter from them before the City Council presentation. Parking and traffic circulation was described. Colors of the building were reviewed. Donaldson Hearing, Landscape Architect, described the buffer elevations and landscaping and explained that the plants would grow together as one solid mass, forming a solid screen which would be at least 12' above the berm, with trees providing filtered screening above that height. Landscaping was discussed and the sizes of plant materials were described. Resident Ed Dicker commented that more height was needed in the landscaping with more mature plants to block the top of the building. Mr. Dicker suggested moving the building forward away from the homes and making the berm higher, with the building no closer to the homes than the present sales pavilion. Mr. Dicker expressed frustration that a trailer would be parked in the parking lot during construction and that the parking lot was to be a permanent lot. Resident Ellen Finnerty • commented that the initial size of the landscaping was too small and the berm and landscaping should be installed prior to the placement of the construction trailer. Ms. Finnerty commented that lighting on the building at nightt would shine into the back windows of the residences. Ms. Finnerty indicated she found the melon color too fluorescent and offensive, and requested it be toned down; and stated that the berm should be higher and the landscaping thicker. Mr. Cruz agreed the color was too intense and should be toned down, expressed concern regarding the size of the live oaks and mahogany trees, and stated the berm should be 4' higher. The petitioner described the parking situation and agreed to provide a plan for staging parking during construction before presentation to City Council. Mr. Rauch suggested a building color to blend with the trees. Discussion ensued. The petitioner commented there were no plans to place dishes or antennas on the roof. Mr. Glidden expressed appreciation for the sidewalks, stated his opinion that the berm and landscaping were sufficient, and recommended a provision requiring the petitioner not to fill both buildings without providing the necessary amount of parking and while building the first building that the existing building's parking not be totally depleted without a solution. Mr. Glidden felt the building color provided too much contrast. The petitioner explained that parking would be built in several phases. The meeting with the homeowners was discussed, where a request had been made not to have lighting on the rear of the building at night. A poll of the Board indicated four members against the color of the building and three felt it was all right. 40 7 . Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition SP-99-10 with the following conditions: 1. Prior to scheduling this petition before City Council, the applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show the light pole at the eastern end of the landscape island located to the west of the circular island. (City Engineer) 2. Prior to scheduling this petition before City Council, the applicant needs to demonstrate how the open spacellandscape area will be drained (near the existing flagpoles). City Engineer) 3. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall submit a letter of authorization from the utility owner allowing landscaping and paving over existing utility easements. (City Engineer, City Forester) 4. Prior to construction of the vertical building structure, the berm and buffer landscaping associated with the western and southwestern perimeters shall be installed. (City Forester) 5. The applicant shall ensure that adequate parking will be available for all employees during • construction of the proposed office building. (Code Enforcement) 6. All roof -top mounted equipment shall be fully screened from the view of all public rights - of -way. (Code Enforcement) 7. The sidewalk along the west side of the Avenue of the Champions shall be extended to PGA Boulevard in conformance with engineering and FDOT standards. (City Engineer) g. Upon approval of the development order, the applicant shall secure a "Seacoast Utility Authority Capacity Allocation Commitment for Public Water and/or Sewer Service," which shall be verified by the delivery of a fully executed copy of the document to the Planning & Zoning Division within 30 days of granting of the development order. (Planning & Zoning) 9. No medical uses shalt be permitted on this site. (Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement) 10. The building color shalt be changed to Sherwin Williams Orange Blossom, Sherwin Williams Number 2324. 11. No exterior building accent lighting shall be permitted on the rear of the building facing_ the golf course during evening hours. • 8 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 12. Applicant shall prepare a graphic outline depicting their ability to maintain adequate parking for the occupants of the building on a time line basis throughout the construction prior to proceeding to City Council. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion it was clarified that there was no signage for this approval. In response to a question from Chair Charming, It was determined that there were 31 live oak trees in the berm. Chair Charming requested the oaks be planted at heights of 16' -18', which the applicant accepted. The motion was restated and the amendment to the motion made by Chair Channing requiring the height of the live oaks on the berm at installation to be increased from 12' -14' to 16' -18' was accepted by Mr. Glidden, and seconded by Mr. Solomon; Motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Recommendation of Ap roval Petition SP- 99 -01: U& One DiVosta Office Building A request by Donaldson Hearing, agent for Turtle Beach, Ltd, for site plan approval of a 25,700 • square foot office building on a 1.83 acre site, The site is located on the west side of U.S. Highway One approximately 800 feet south of PGA Boulevard (#4-42S-43E) Planner Angela Csinsi presented the staff report. Rick Green, agent for the petitioner, presented the project and advised that the petitioner agreed with the conditions proposed by staff. The private access road was discussed. City Attorney Pinero explained that he had not had an opportunity to review the tri party agreement. Mr. Solomon commented that the City wanted to assure ingress and egress to the property in perpetuity. The roof tile colors were described. Mr. Nedvins made a motion to approve Petition SP- 99-01. Mr. Cruz seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Mr. Solomon indicated he needed clarification of the road, maintenance and access. Attorney Bill Shannon, Counsel for the petitioner, explained the tri- party agreement regarding the easement and explained that there was no mortgage on that easement. Mr. Solomon stated he was satisfied. Motion carried by unanimous 6-0 vote. i " 1 i i i 1 The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. • 9 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 Present Absent Joel Channing, Chair John Nedvins, Vice Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern Daniel Lee Cruz Craig Kunkle, Jr. Dennis Solomon Ted Rauch, Alternate Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council Petition DRI- 99 -02: Amendment to the Regional Center Planned Community District to Convert OfjcelResearch Use to Commercial Use Urban Design Studio, agent, is proposing to convert 164,800 s f. of approved officelresearch use to 50,000 sf. of commercial use, thereby increasing the total amount of regional commercial use within the project from 1,390,000 to 1,440,000 &f:; and reducing the total amount of office/research use from 400,100 to 235,200 sf. Further, the master plan is being revised to depict the specific parcels which maybe considered for commercial use These parcels are generally located along the PGA • Boulevard corridor. Principal Planner Kim Glas reviewed the staff report and proposed conditions of approval, and answered questions from the Commission members, and explained changes since the last presentation. Dodie Glas, agent for the petitioner, explained the petition. Mr. Nedvins stated he saw no benefit to the City and would not support this petition. Mr. Glidden stated he did not understand the merits of setting a minimum building size, and felt establishing additional retail was not a function of this Board. Mr. Gidden indicated that if trips equated to the proposed change he would have no problem with the request. Mr. Solomon commented this could be nice or could be something that would look bad from FGA Boulevard if they were placed close to the road. Mr. Kunkle stated no problem with the proposal, since there would be future opportunities to critique. Chair Channing expressed a problem with the petition because at the last presentation sites were away from the road and this would change the character of the area. Chair Channing declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Channing declared the public hearing closed. Dodie Glas commented the parcels along PGA Boulevard were identified as retai /officeihotel, and the original intent of the DRI was that there would be retail but square footage had been taken up by the mall so that all the retail was there, and commented that retail was consistent with the overall character of the DRI. Mr. Solomon commented there might be small retail shops within a hotel. Mr. Glidden questioned and received clarification that the only restriction the City had placed on retail on FGA Boulevard was not to allow big box buildings. Mr. Glidden stated he did not see why the Commission should decide there shouldn't be retail on PGA Boulevard. Mr. Cruz • 10 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 expressed his opinion that the City had lost an opportunity to provide a true mixed -use development. Mr. Rauch seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous opposition to this request because the retail had been used up and none had been reserved to be along FGA Boulevard, and commented he did not want to lose the office use. Mr. Glidden made a motion to approve recommendation to City Council for Petition PCD -99-05 with the following conditions: 1, Commercial use(s) shalt be located in a building of not less than 20,000 square feet. 2. All utility lines, adjacent and/or internal to this Planned Community District, shall be located or relocated underground. 3. Maintenance of adjacent public roadway landscaping such as PGA Boulevard, Alternate AIA, Prosperity Farms Road, and all internal roadways shall be the responsibility of the Master Property Owners Association, until other provisions for maintenance are established by the City. . Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Mr. Solomon stated he believed this should be given more thought. Chair Channing commented there were other sites not on PGA Boulevard where the petitioner could place their protect. Mr. Glidden commented regarding not having enough retail must consider that there could not be enough office space. The vote on the motion was 2-5 with Mr. Glidden and Mr. Kunkle in favor. Motion failed. Petition PUD-99 -123. Gardens CaMorate Centre Phase 2 LgndscgpingLFlvover. Waivers. Conditions of ApproNal 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 A1A. The proposed amendment would include two, six -story off ice building (totaling 223, 943 square feet) with a separate parking garage. (6-42S-43E) Mr. John Glidden left the meeting. Planner John Lindgren reviewed the staff report. A member of the Commission questioned the 9 feet parking garage widths, to which staff responded that 10 -foot spaces were too expensive. Another member pointed out a correction on page 8 that the Unit of Development Number 11 under Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District should be Number 19. Ed Oliver, agent for the petitioner, introduced others present on behalf of the petitioner and reviewed changes made since the last 0 11 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 presentation. Mr. Oliver reported the firm of Oliver & Glidden had been selected to bring concepts for the flyover within 30 days to the City Council and upon their approval would add architectural changes to the bare flyover design. Mr. Oliver explained that the sketches would be made available to Planning. & Zoning staff ahead of the City Council meeting. Frank Maroney, Landscape Architect, reviewed open space, described the landscape plan as campus -like and homogeneous with surrounding landscape areas, with pedestrian oriented improvements. A section had been reserved for Art in Public Places. Mr. Maroney commented that cooperation of FDOT would be required to accomplish the plan. Mr. Oliver assured the Commission members that they would have a detailed plan prior to the next workshop and explained that more information had been provided from FDOT regarding the land they were taking and it was now known where the road would be, and green space would not be lost along Al A. Mr. Oliver stated it was important to know who was responsible for and who would maintain each area. Since all landscaping plans were not available, Mr. Kunkle requested the new plans as soon as they were available, and further review at the next meeting. It was agreed to put this petition first on the next agenda. OLD BUSINESS 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. • 12 • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes October 26, 1999 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held November 9, 1999. APPROVED: Jac a ollo , Secretary 13