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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 22, 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
There were no items by the Growth Management Director. Principal Planner Norquest invited
Commission members to a workshop with City Council and WCI on July 15, 1999.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of June 6, 1999 - Mr. Solomon made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 6, 1999
meeting with the following changes: On page 2 change Pauline to Colleen, and in the following sentence
change open to closed, and insert May 25 at the end of that sentence; on page 3 insert the sentence Chair
Channing declared the Public Hearing closed, which had been previously opened May 25 following
• the sentence ending in 120 -day postponement; and in the last line on page 7 change approve to consider.
Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
Joel Channing, Chair Diane Carlino
John Nedvins, Vice Chair - arrived at 6:35 p.m. John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem
Daniel Lee Cruz
Craig Kunkle, Jr.
Joseph Love, Jr., Alternate
Ted Rauch, Alternate
Dennis Solomon
Also present at the meeting were City Attorney Preston Fields, Principal Planners Kim Glas- Castro,
James Norquest, and Steve Cramer, Planner H Ed Tombari, Planner I John Lindgren, and City Council
Liaison Carl Sabatello.
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Public Hearing - (To be continued)
Petition PUD -98 -09 • Catalina Lakes Townhomes
Cotleur & Hearing, agent for DiVosta & Company, is seeking Planned Unit Development (PUD)
approval for 262 townhome units on a 44.54 -acre parcel of land located at the intersection of
Alternate AIA and Burns Road, on the northern side of Burns Road and the eastern side of
Alternate AIA. (07 -42E -435)
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. There were no comments from the public.
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing continued.
Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council
Petition CU- 97 -04: Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship
A request by Dave Gregg, agent for Christ Fellowship, Inc., to consider a petition for conditional use
for the existing Christ Fellowship religious facility to increase the allowable number of seats from
300 to 800 (200 of which are temporary), to obtain a time extension for the existing modular units,
and to extend the time of expiration of the temporary conditional use until the certificate of
occupancy is granted for the north campus. The 5.43 -acre site is located on the south side of
• Northlake Boulevard west of Military Trail. (23- 42S -43E)
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Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP- 97 -03: Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship
A request by Dave Gregg, agent for Christ Fellowship, Inc., to consider a petition for site plan
amendment for the existing Christ Fellowship religious facility to obtain site plan approval for the
existing second story, grass parking, and other site plan amendments. The petitioner is also
requesting approval of aground sign for the project. The 5.43 -acre site is located on the south side
of Northlake Boulevard west of Military Trail. (23- 42S -43E)
Principal Planner Jim Norquest recommended these two items be considered as one . Mr. Norquest
provided a history of the project and reviewed the staff report dated June 22, 1999. In response to
questions from Commission members, Mr. Norquest explained that completion of Phase II
landscaping would be required within 30 days of approval, that phases were required as conditions
of approval, reviewed current seating, parking ratio, and shared parking, and a cross drainage
agreement with Church of the Nazarene. It was questioned how the commitment not to hold services
on the south campus after the north campus was open could be enforced in the future, to which
Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning responded that the employee in the new position of
Development Compliance Officer would look at building permits to ensure that previous requirements
were met by new development; and that the planner assigned to a project during review would also
work with the Development Compliance Officer during permitting. In response to concern regarding
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pedestrians crossing Northlake Boulevard, it was pointed out that an original condition of approval
for the north campus required the church to hire police officers to direct traffic. The methodology
used in the operational analysis made by the traffic engineer, and whether the same condition of hiring
police to direct traffic for the south campus should be imposed, was discussed.
Attorney Alan Ciklin, agent for the petitioner, addressed issues which had been discussed. Traffic
Engineer Joe Pollock explained how the traffic analysis had been done. Ken Kruger, Civil Engineer,
explained how the two properties, Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship and Church of the
Nazarene, functioned together as a single drainage system. During ensuing discussion, drainage
improvements were described, Mr. Pollock explained that Palm Beach County had denied a traffic
light at the Northlake Boulevard location and encouraged using police officers to direct traffic, and
landscaping next to adjacent residential land was described. Glen Pate, Architect for the project,
explained the water closet calculations. Attorney Ciklin agreed that conditions of approval ran with
the land and that simultaneous broadcasts from the north and south campuses would be prohibited, and
commented that he assumed the cross drainage agreement would also run with the land. Mr. Norquest
explained there would be a recorded drainage agreement that would run with the land now and in the
future. Attorney Ciklin read aloud the simultaneous broadcast condition, and explained that although
the church had no intent to sell their south campus that if this should happen in the future, traffic
would still work during simultaneous services. Growth Management Director Manning explained that
• if the condition were removed the sites would work independently as stand -alone sites. Conditions
that might warrant hiring a second police officer for the south campus were discussed. Attorney
Ciklin noted the petitioner would agree to a condition that the City of Palm Beach Gardens Police
Department determine the need to hire a second police officer.
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. Resident Burton Weiss expressed concern that the
Fire Marshall had not known of the increased seating capacity of the church. Growth Management
Director Manning explained steps which had been taken to prevent this in the future. Chair Channing
declared the public hearing closed, and re- opened the public hearing to hear a comment from Mr.
Norquest. Mr. Norquest noted that a letter had been received from resident William F. Mahan
expressing parking concerns, and explained that a condition of approval would address those concerns.
Mr. Cruz made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition CU -97 -04 with
the following conditions:
1. The Conditions of Approval of Resolution 13, 1991 remain in effect. (Most have been
fulfilled).
2. Prior to final approval of these petitions by the City Council, the petitioner must obtain
a letter from the Palm Beach County Health Department indicating that the existing
septic system is adequate to safely service all of the existing uses on this property.
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3. There shall be no concurrent religious services at the north and south campuses of Christ
Fellowship.
4. All parking aisles must be paved per City code.
5. Parking on this site shall be calculated at a rate of 1 space per 3 seats in the sanctuary.
6. One hundred and ninety -two of the seats in the sanctuary shall be considered temporary
and shall be eliminated upon the granting of the C.O. for the new sanctuary on the north
campus.
7. The access point between the subject site and the Church of the Nazarene property shall
be closed upon the opening of the north campus.
8. The City Forester has several comments (see attached memo of June 17, 1999). If any
remain unresolved before approval by City Council they shall become additional
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9. The City Engineer has several comments (see attached memo of June 18, 1999). If any
remain unresolved before approval by City Council they shall become additional
conditions.
10. Except where otherwise indicated, these conditions must be complied with within 30 days
of the approval of this project by the City Council. Failure to comply with conditions will
lead to Code Enforcement action.
11. New landscaping shown on the Phase 2 (Proposed Landscape) plan shall be installed within
30 days of the approval of this project by the City Council.
12. All non - landscape site improvements and changes shall be completed within 30 days of the
issuance of the C.O. for the sanctuary on the north campus, or within 30 days of January
1,2000, whichever occurs first.
13. Wheel stops will be provided at the parking area where designated.
14. Additional traffic control shall be provided if determined to be necessary by staff.
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Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote..
Public Hearing - to be continued to 7113199
Petition PCD- 99 -01: Amendment to Golf Digest PCD
Hank Skokowski, agent for Taylor Woodrow Communities, is requesting an amendment to the
Golf Digest Planned Community District approved October, 1998. The proposal includes
modifications to the master plan, amendments to the parkway cross - sections, revisions to
conditions of approval, and related changes to other plans and illustrations. The proposed
changes do not affect the overall dwelling unit count or mix of uses. The 2,305 -acre site is
located north of PGA Blvd, west of Florida's Turnpike, east of the Loxahatchee Slough and south
of Hood Road. (3, 4 &5- 42S -42E and 32, 33 &34 -41S -42E
Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro explained that since the last meeting, petitioner had submitted
additional materials to address staff concerns and comments from the Commission; and that more
time was needed for staff to review the materials. Staff requested this petition be continued to the
July 13, 1999 meeting. Ms. Glas Castro explained that the petitioner would present the request,
and that a letter received from Mr. DeGasperis, President of PGA National Property Owners
Association, would be entered into the record. The letter indicated they were generally in favor of
the project, appreciated the petitioner working with them regarding their concerns for PGA
• Boulevard, and would like drainage issues addressed by the City before final approval. Ms. Glas
Castro passed the letter to the Commissioners.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, commented he would address parkway design and the
role of Golf Digest. Mr. Skokowski commented another letter had been received by the City from
Jay Fitzgerald, Chairman of the Board, New York Times Magazine Group, which expressed their
support for proposed changes and Golf Digest's continued commitment to the project.
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open.
Mr. Skokowski demonstrated differences in parkway design between the approved Master Plan and
the proposed amended Master Plan, and indicated that fewer high density units would be provided
along the parkway. Landscaping changes to the parkway were reviewed by Steve Farnberg.
During discussion of the landscaping, Principal Planner Glas Castro read the definition of a
parkway from City Code. Chair Channing expressed concern that screening was insufficient and
recommended landscaping close to the road be moved to the other side of the water. Mr.
Skokowski reviewed roadway sections for a 4 -lane roadway, including drainage. Differences in the
original and currently proposed Golf Digest facility were explained.
Joseph Carbone expressed concern regarding the noise level from traffic and requested a buffer.
Andrew Dalsey read a letter addressed to the City Council regarding lack of notification, traffic
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concerns, and flooding. Mr. Solomon suggested that the Homeowners Association might consider
erecting a wall. The notification process was described by Principal Planner Glas Castro. Mr. Cruz
requested the record show he was reserving comment until after Staff made comments. Diane
Dalsey commented homeowners were not notified of the October vote, expressed concern for
danger to residents from traffic, expressed her opinion that the City must play a role in a solution,
and that traffic would worsen as a result of the Golf Digest project. Burt Weiss expressed concern
that some homeowner properties were only 15 feet from the project and that 10 feet was proposed
to be taken away. Bill Ingram stated he was authorized to speak for the Board of C.A.N., and many
people did not attend tonight because the agenda indicated this item was to be continued.
Mr. Solomon made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for Petition PCD -99 -01 to July 13,
1999. Mr. Nedvins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Public Hearing - to be continued to 7113199
Petition PCD- 99 -05: Regional Center DRI Notice of Proposed Change (NOPC) in
Commercial /Office /Business Square Footage
Mr. Kenneth Blair, agent for Catalfumo Construction Company, is proposing a change to the
DRI, which includes an increase in the amount of regional commercial square footage from
1, 390, 000 s. f. to 1, 465, 000 s. f. and reduces office- business square footage from 1, 210, 000 to
• 1,130,200 s.f. and designates particular parcels on the master plan as being potential sites for
regional commercial use. The subject property is located north of PGA Boulevard between
Alternate AIA and Prosperity Farms Road. (5 &6- 42S -43E)
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Nedvins made a motion to continue Petition PCD -99 -05 to July 13, 1999. Mr. Solomon
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Public Hearing - to be continued to 7113199
Petition PCD49 -06: Regional Center DRI Notice of Proposed Change (NOPC) in Level of Detail
for Required Open Space
Mr. Kenneth Blair, agent for Catalfumo Construction Company, is proposing a change to the
DRI master plan, which increases the level of detail for the required open space for the project
by clarifying items such as open space, roadways, and buffers. The subject property is located
north of PGA Boulevard between Alternate AIA and Prosperity Farms Road. (5 &6- 42S -43E)
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Nedvins made a motion to continue Petition PCD -99 -06 to July 13, 1999. Mr. Rauch
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seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Public Hearing - (Continued from June 8, 1999)
Recommendation to City Council
Petition TXT- 99 -06: Development Review Process Text Amendments
Staff is initiating an amendment to the City's Land Development Regulations to provide
revisions to Chapter 114 entitled "SUBDIVISIONS'; and Chapter 118 entitled "ZONING ".
Planner II Ed Tombari reviewed staff report changes since the last staff report.
Discussion regarding platting ensued, and it was recommended to add the words parcel or tract
after single lot. Timing of requests for information for platting was discussed.
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open.
Henry Skokowski commented that the extended time period would take petitioners 6 -7 months to
go through the process. Mr. Skokowski objected to the constraining language on page 15 in item
• b regarding the time period for submitting additional changes or changes to master development
plans, and that no language was provided to differentiate between small or big projects, or changes
desired by the petitioner and those desired by the City. Growth Management Director Roxanne
Manning explained staff would take a second look at the wording considering Mr. Skokowski's
comments.
Mr. Solomon made a motion to approve Petition TXT -99 -06 with specific changes as
announced by Planner Tombari during review of the staff report and with change in the plat
definition that boundary would be expanded to recordation of a single lot, parcel, or tract; and
with staff to have the ability to recommend some modification to time frame requirements with
respect to projects and changes that are submitted where the City Manager might be able to
move things along to appear on the City Council agenda in less than the stated number of days.
Mr. Rauch seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Growth Management
Director Manning indicated staff was comfortable with the changes. Motion carried by
unanimous 7 -0 vote.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
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Present
Joel Channing, Chair
John Nedvins, Vice Chair
Daniel Lee Cruz
Craig Kunkle, Jr.
Joseph Love, Jr., Alternate
Ted Rauch, Alternate
Dennis Solomon
Absent
Diane Carlino
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern
Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP- 97 -03: Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship
A request by Dave Gregg, agent for Christ Fellowship, Inc., to consider a petition for site plan
amendment for the existing Christ Fellowship religious facility to obtain site plan approval for the
existing second story, grass parking, and other site plan amendments. The petitioner is also
requesting approval of aground sign for the project. The 5.43 -acre site is located on the south
side of Northlake Boulevard west of Military Trail. (23- 42S -43E)
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Nedvins made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of Petition SP -97 -03
incorporating staff recommendations and comments made related to those recommendations
in regards to Petition SP- 97 -04. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP -99 -06 - Stainsafe - Lots 7 & 8 in PGA Commerce Park
A request by Richard Sun, agent for Stainsafe Companies, for site plan approval of 1 -1,317
square feet of new office /warehouse space, and a 26, 000 square foot existing office building (total
of 66,000 square feet of office space and 61,317 square feet of warehouse). The site will consist
of three (3) buildings, one of which already exists, constructed in two (2) phases. The 10,304 -
acre site is located on lots 7 and 8 of PGA National Commerce Park within PGA National
Planned Community District (PCD). (15- 42S -42E)
Planner I John Lindgren stated that after 19 years on a waiting list, his father now has season tickets
for the Washington Redskins. Mr. Lindgren reviewed the staff report.
Unity of Title was discussed. It was noted that the City Engineer required language that the unity
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of title could not be rescinded without City Council approval. Boundary plat requirements for
development orders were discussed. Mr. Cruz expressed a preference for a replat instead of unity
of title. Growth Management Director Manning commented that staff would study this issue and
bring it back. Signage, handicap parking, landscaping, and public art issues from the previous
meeting were discussed.
Richard Sun, agent for the petitioner, presented photographs during discussion of a landscape berm.
A minimum 3' berm was proposed by Chair Channing.
Mr. Cruz made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition SP -99 -06 with
the following conditions:
*(1)Outdoor storage, and outdoor manufacture, assembly, repair or other work, shall be
prohibited *,
*(2) Buildings on the site shall be used for interior storage only neither the applicant, nor its
successors, shall sell, rent o allow the outside storage of vehicles, including watercraft,
(3) Any sign details not shown on the approved plans for this petition shall be submitted to
• the City for approval,
(4) Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall submit to the City a Unity of Title
incorporating lot number 7 and 8 into one (1) lot,
(5) The aforementioned Unity of Title shall not be lifted or rescinded without the approval of
the City Council.
(6) Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall submit warrant study, acceptable to
the City Engineer, to determine if a traffic signal shall be required at the intersection
of Northlake Boulevard and Hiatt Drive.
(7) The existing 30' wide PGA Commerce Park landscaped buffer to the north and northwest
of Lots 7 and 8 shall be protected during construction. Any and all utilities, including
drainage shall be jacked and bored under the berm and landscaping to protect the
integrity of the buffer.
(8) A 3' landscape berm shall be provided on the west boundary where no berm presently
exists.
(9) The requested sign wavier shall be granted to allow two signs as requested.
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=conditions carried over from Resolution 71, 1998 and the following "Whereas" clause:
Whereas, this approval repeals Resolution 71, 1998 approving Lot 8, and amends and
expands Resolution 117, 1997 approving Lot 7.
Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Principal Planner Norquest reported the berm at Hampton Inn would be brought up to standards and
that the berm was a water management berm.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Solomon commended staff for their good work, especially on the Christ Fellowship application.
Mr. Solomon recommended comments be limited in the future when petitions were to be continued
• or postponed, for which strategy was discussed. Notification procedures to residents were discussed.
Mr. Cruz reported the Town of Jupiter believed they could confiscate any materials from petitioners
and asked for the City's policy. Staff indicated they typically borrowed the materials to make copies.
Chair Channing reported the shopping center at the southwest corner of Prosperity and PGA
Boulevard had had serious potholes for a long time. More strict code enforcement was recommended
by Chair Channing, who pointed out that the wall at Rainwood development needed repainting.
Growth Management Director Manning commented staff was aware of the need for additional staff
in code enforcement, however, building inspectors were to be added next.
Ms. Manning reported Steve Cramer had been hired as Principal Planner, with special responsibilities
to be code revision and special studies, making the Growth Management Department fully staffed.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
There were no items by the City Council Liaison.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Rauch, seconded by Mr. Cruz, and unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held July 13, 1999.
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John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem
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