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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 8, 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.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
Present
Joel Channing, Chair
John Nedvins, Vice Chair
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern
Diane Carlino
Daniel Lee Cruz
Craig Kunkle, Jr.
Joseph Love, Jr., Alternate
Ted Rauch, Alternate
Dennis Solomon
Absent
Also present at the meeting were City Attorney Carole Post, Principal Planner James Norquest, Planner
II Ed Tombari, Planner I John Lindgren, Planner I Angela Csinsi, and City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello.
Public Hearing
Petition LU -99 -01 • Marina Gardens Lot 8
Hank Skokowski, agent, has requested a land use amendment for a. 33 acre site from Palm Beach
County Future Land Use Designation of Low Residential to City of Palm Beach Gardens Future
Land Use Designation of Residential High (RL0. The site is located approximately 114 mile northeast
of the intersection of Prosperity Farms Road and PGA Boulevard (5- 42S -43E)
Planner II Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report dated June 8, 1999.
John Glidden stepped down due to possible conflict of interest and Alternate Ted Rauch was seated in
his place.
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Representative for the petitioner, Dodi Glas, commented she was available to answer questions; however,
none were presented. Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. Hearing no comments from the
public, Chair Charming declared the Public Hearing closed.
Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition LU- 99 -01.
Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Public Hearing - (To be Postponed indefinitely until issues are resolved)
Petition LU -99 -03 • Frenchman's Yacht Club Land Use Amendment
Mr. Kieren Kilday, agent, has requested a land use amendment for a 25.23 acre site from Future
Land Use Designation of Commercial ( C) to Future Land Use Designation of Residential High
(RLQ. The site is located on the southeast corner of Prosperity Farms Road and Donald Ross Road
(29- 41S - -43E)
City Attorney Post advised of proper procedure to be followed.
Planner II Ed Tombari commented that the petitioner had requested a 120 -day postponement.
• Representative for the petitioner, Colleen Walter, requested postponement for 120 days.
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing closed, which had been previously opened May 25.
Diane Carlino made a motion to postpone Petition LU -99 -03 for a period of 120 days or until staff
feels comfortable placing it back on the agenda. Mr. Nedvins seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
Present
Joel Channing, Chair
John Nedvins, Vice Chair
Diane Carlino
Daniel Lee Cruz
Craig Kunkle, Jr.
Ted Rauch, Alternate
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Absent
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Dennis Solomon
Also present in the audience were John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem. (standing down), and Alternate Joseph
Love, Jr.
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council
(To be postponed indefinitely until issues are resolved)
Petition DRI -99 -01 • Frenchman's Creek DRI Notice of Proposed Change (NOPC) for Yacht
Club/Marina
Mr. Kieren Kilday, agent, has requested an amendment to the Frenchman's Creek DRI (Yacht
Club area) to add 6 acres to the DRI, convert the marina area to residential use, and transfer 302
units to the site The site is located on the southeast corner of Prosperity Farms Road and Donald
Ross Road (29- 41S -43E)
City Attorney Post advised of proper procedure to be followed.
Representative for the Petitioner, Colleen Walter, requested a 120 -day postponement.
Chair Channing closed the public hearing which was opened May 25, 1999.
• Mr. Solomon made a motion to postpone Petition DRI -99 -01 for 120 days or until staff brings
it back. Diane Carlino seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Public Hearing - (To be continued to June 22, 1999)
Petition TXT -99 -06 • Development Review Process Text Amendments
Petition TXT -99 -06 Development Review Process Text Amendments, by City of Palm Beach
Gardens staff, to amend the City's Land Development Regulations to provide revisions to Chapter
114 entitled "SUBDIVISIONS'; and Chapter 118 entitled "ZONING".
Planner II Ed Tombari advised that this Public Hearing was requested to be postponed.
Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. There were no comments from the public.
Diane Carlino made a motion to continue Petition TXT -99 -06 until the June 22, 1999 meeting.
Mr. Nedvins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
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The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
Joel Channing, Chair
John Nedvins, Vice Chair
Diane Carlino
Daniel Lee Cruz
Craig Kunkle, Jr.
Ted Rauch, Alternate
Dennis Solomon
Also present in the audience were John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem (standing down), and Alternate Joseph
Love, Jr.
Workshop
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 a 101,317
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). (1 5- 42S -42E)
Planner I John Lindgren reviewed the staff report dated June 8, 1999, and answered questions from
the Committee.
Richard Sun, agent for the Petitioner, presented the petition. Mr. Sun described landscaping changes
since the last presentation, and commented that at the time of planting trees would be larger than
normal. In response to a question whether only lot 7 could be sold, Mr. Sun explained that unity of
title would be provided and it was the intention of the owner that both parcels remain under one
ownership. Mr. Sun described traffic flow for trucks going in and out. Air conditioning units were
enclosed and no roof - mounted equipment was anticipated on the warehouse other than exhaust
venting, which would be screened by the parapet. On the office building the air conditioning system
would also be screened by a parapet. Mr. Nedvins recommended that staff look at the landscaping
buffer between this project and LRP to see if it was adequate for both projects. Mr. Nedvins
questioned whether a waiver had been requested for the number of loading zones, to which staff
responded no waivers had been requested; however, one loading zone had been requested to blend
into the larger truck loading area, which was a reasonable nature of the use. Ms. Carlino clarified
for the petitioner that any roof - mounted equipment must be invisible, and questioned the building
colors. Mr. Sun responded that the colors were compatible with the colors on the existing building,
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but could not be exactly matched because the manufacturer had merged with another paint company.
Colors proposed for the office building were white with taupe, and taupe for the warehouse with blue
accents, with blue glazing on the window glass. A proposed monument sign was presented. A single
wall- mounted sign was requested for the building except for possibly a sign announcing preliminary
leasing. An additional monument sign was requested because of the two -lot parcel. Platting was
discussed. Planner Norquest explained staff would consider the two lots as one lot for platting. City
Attorney Post explained the legal aspects of platting as one lot, and explained that this issue was
being carefully studied. Ms. Sun explained that Stainsafe was the distributor for Scotchguard.
Building heights were discussed. Chair Channing requested that staff check on whether the
Committee had previously made a decision regarding a berm and landscape buffer on the west
property line. Discussion ensued regarding the landscaping. Chair Channing requested a berm to
hide cars at ground level. The proposed signage was described. Mr. Solomon commented the
petitioner might want to consider more handicap parking around the building in the warehouse
section. Mr. Solomon requested photographs of the existing building for the next meeting. Scuppers
and mechanical equipment were discussed. Principal Planner Norquest commented discussion of
signage had taken place and a waiver would be needed for an additional sign. A poll of the
Committee members revealed no opposition to the sign waiver. A topo diagram and research of prior
discussion of a berm for the west property line were requested for the next meeting.
• Recommendation for Approval
SP -99 -07 • Sun Building Roof Change
Jon Schmid, agent for Dahlmeier Frederick Trust, is requesting a minor site plan amendment
to change the roof on the existing Sun Building. The site is located approximately 500 feet south
of the intersection of PGA Boulevard and Military Trail on the west side of Military Trail, (12-
42S-42E)
Planner I Angela Csinsi reviewed the staff report dated June 8, 1999, and presented samples of the
roof material.
Agent for the petitioner Jon Schmid explained that the proposed building color was white with River
Teal roof color, and the current bent mansard profile would be retained. Fascia treatment would not
be modified and would be white. Mr. Cruz preferred a less intense roof color. Mr. Schmid explained
that Hunter Green had been the petitioner's second color choice. The majority of the Committee
members were opposed to the River Teal color. Natural Patina or Patina Green as used on the Stiles
Building were discussed. Mr. Nedvins expressed his opinion that a white building would not look
good with any of the colors presented.
Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition SP -99 -07
with the roof color to be Natural Patina. Mr. Rauch seconded the motion, which carried 6-1,
with Mr. Nedvins opposed.
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Mr. Rauch questioned whether the applicant would need another approval to change the color of the
building, to which the response was affirmative.
Staff questioned whether the Committee desired full -size plans at meetings. Mr. Cruz requested full -
size plans if the small ones were not legible.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of May 25. 1999 - Mr. Solomon made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1999
meeting as modified and corrected by changing the word postponed to continued in the motion on
page 2; and on page 5 to correct Petition DRI -99 -01 from Workshop to Public Hearing, to delete
the sentence Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing closed, and to change postponed to
continued in the motion; and on page 6 to correct Petition DRI -99 -03 from Workshop to
Recommendation to City Council. Ms. Carlino seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous
7 -0 vote.
OLD BUSINESS
• There was no old business to come before the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Chair Channing requested the berm at Hampton Inn be checked to see if it was the approved height.
Chair Channing questioned what the City's Landscape Guidelines applied to, to which Principal
Planner Norquest responded it was his understanding they applied to all properties except residential
lots. Chair Channing commented the landscaping at the Post Office looked bad and questioned what
could be done, to which City Attorney Post responded government agencies residing within another
jurisdiction were subject to the requirements of that jurisdiction so long as the rules had not been pre-
empted. If the Post Office had their own set of requirements, the City would be limited in imposing
their requirements. Ownership of the land was discussed. The poor state of landscaping at the DMV
facility and the shadowbox fence at the courthouse on PGA Boulevard were discussed. Staff
research was requested on these issues.
Chair Channing recalled discussion of how large a principal building sign could be, and suggested that
what really counted was the perception, since a sign placed farther away and one placed closer could
appear to be the same height but would not be the same, and expressed his opinion that the current
size sign for a big building placed close to the street was too large. Principal Planner Norquest
commented that a provision formerly in the sign code allowing the size of a sign to be increased as
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distance from the street increased had been deleted when the sign code was revised, and he was not
sure why it had been deleted. Chair Channing requested staff research on this issue.
Mr. Nedvins requested staff research whether the berm at Golf Estate Villas was the height which had
been approved.
Mr. Solomon requested staff research on how Art in Public Places would be affected when a unity
of title was placed on two separate lots.
City Attorney Post presented a cheat sheet for members of the Commission explaining procedure
regarding postponements, continuation, opening and closing public hearings, etc.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello suggested that if the Commission was not comfortable with
either colors or the manner in which colors were presented by a petitioner that they send them back.
Ms. Sabatello cautioned against the Commission recommending a color. City Attorney Post clarified
that the Commission's authority was to consider what was presented.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Ms. Carlino, seconded by Mr. Nedvins, and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held June 22,
1999.
APPROVED:
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem
• Diane Carlino
Dennis
Craig Kunkle,
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J eph Love, Jr., Alternate
J Homan, Secretary
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