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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 052599CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS • PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 25, 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. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS Chair Charming introduced new alternate member Joseph Love, Jr. ITEMS BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR There were no items by the Growth Management Director. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of May 11, 1999 - Ms. Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1999 meeting as submitted. Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent Y Joel Channing, Chair John Nedvins, Vice Chair Diane Carlino Daniel Lee Cruz Craig Kunkle, Jr. Joseph Love, Jr., Alternate Ted Rauch, Alternate Dennis Solomon John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, City Attorney Carole Post, Principal Planners Kim Glas and James Norquest, Planner II Ed Tombari, Planner I John Lindgren, and City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello. • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 Diane Carlino made a motion to amend the agenda to change Item VH Petition LU -99 -03 , to Item VI. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. n LJ Attorney Post advised as to the proper procedure to follow in the public hearings for Petitions LU -99 -03 and DRI- 99 -01. Public Hearing - to be continued 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 (RLO. The site is located on the southeast corner of Prosperity Farms Road and Donald Ross Road (29- 41S -43E) Attorney Larry Smith explained his firm had just been retained by the petitioner and gave reasons he agreed to postponement for two weeks. Steve Mathison, attorney for Frenchman's Creek Country Club and Frenchman's Creek Property Owners Association, stated they had no objection to postponement. Diane Carlino made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to June 8, 1999. Mr. Nedvins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Public Hearing - Corrinrehensive Plan Amendments: a. Western Northlake Corridor Planning Area b. Intergovernmental Coordination Element C. MacArthur Banyan Tree Historic Protection Overlay Zone d Assisted Living Facilities Principal Planner Kim Glas explained that this set of amendments were labeled 99 -1 and were all staff initiated, and each item had been discussed in previous workshops. Ms. Glas reviewed the staff reports for the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Areas where community homes were allowed were explained. Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. Henry Skokowski stated he was representing Golf Digest, designated RL, and ACLFs were proposed for land uses RM and RH. Mr. Skokowski requested the language be made clearer as to whether such facilities were intended to be allowed to occur in master plan communities of 1,000 - 2,000 acres in size, and whether they would be allowed in regional facilities such as the Palm Beach Gardens Mall, and stated his opinion that there should be no restrictions for these types of facilities in These areas. Discussion ensued. Ms. Glas clarified that no density bonuses were intended in RL zoning areas. Mr. Solomon agreed RL should be included for this type of land use, and recommended RL be considered the same as RM for dwelling units and bonus density, or up to 18 units 0 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 if an applicant could show justification. Ms. Carlino commented she would have no problem with RM or RH but would with RL. Hearing no further comments from the public, Chair Channing declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for items a, b, and c, and to look further at item d before moving 'it along. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, the compatibility issue was discussed. Ms. Carlino withdrew her motion, and Mr. Solomon withdrew his second. Mr. Solomon made a motion to establish a density bonus for the RL category. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Nedvins made a motion to approve petition 99 -1 items a, b, c, and d as submitted. Ms. Carlino seconded the motion, which carried by vote of 6 -1, with Mr. Solomon opposed. Workshop 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 (RLO. 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, and explained that the petitioner had received a concurrent processing agreement and when the June 15 deadline was up they would be able to submit their site plan to be reviewed concurrently with this petition. It was verified that Palm Beach County had been notified. Mr. Tombari indicated raised curbings on the plan and explained the City Engineer would review site dimensions with the PUD proposal. Hank Skokowski explained that roadway and landscape improvements had been coordinated with Palm Beach County and residents had been consulted. Mr. Skokowski explained that one unit in the interior would be removed. Mr. Solomon commented he had no problem with the annexation but it would have been nice to have additional land to provide more continuity rather than having dead end turnarounds. Workshop LU -99 -02 - Soverel Harbour - Mixed Use Hank Skokowski, agent, has requested a land use amendment for a 7 5-acre site from Future Land Use Designation of Commercial (Q to Future Land Use Designation of Mixed Use (MXD). The site is located approximately 114 mile east of the intersection of Prosperity Farms Road and PGA Boulevard Planner II Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report. Henry Skokowski described the hotel which had been proposed in the past, and explained that the intent was to develop a hotel, restaurant, parking garage, 0 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 office space, and expanded boat storage facility, along with residential units, with everything tied together in terms of architecture. Mr. Skokowski favored a mixed use designation to provide additional opportunities for development. Building heights and trip generations were discussed. The status for possible redesign of the PGA Bridge was unknown, however, access into the site was planned which would not interfere with the bridge. Mr. Skokowski commented that the City Council would be considering this item for concurrent processing at their meeting on June 3rd. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent Joel Channing, Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem John Nedvins, Vice Chair Diane Carlino Daniel Lee Cruz Craig Kunkle, Jr. Joseph Love, Jr., Alternate • Ted Rauch, Alternate Dennis Solomon Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council. Petition TXT -99 -03 - Outdoor Seating Ordinance Staff is initiating an amendment to the City's Land Development Regulations revising Chapter 118- 311(1) of the City Code. Staff requested this item be postponed. Diane Carlino made a motion to postpone Petition TXT- 99 -03. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council, Petition TXT -99 -05 -Automobile Dealerships Staff is initiating an amendment to the City's Land Development Regulations to include "Automobile Dealerships" in Chapter 118 of the City Codes The language of this section shall include the details of where and how automobile dealerships shall be permitted to operate in the City, and what Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 requirements and restrictions shall accompany this use. Planner I John Lindgren reviewed the staff report. Definitions were discussed. Mr. Solomon recommended changing the definition of automobile dealerships to change the wording along with incidental service or maintenance to with or without incidental service or maintenance. Mr. Solomon commented that the off - loading definition should include the wording consistent with the Code. 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 of Petition TXT -99 -05 to the City Council with changes as discussed by Mr. Solomon. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion exterior lighting was clarified. The motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Public Hearing Petition DRI- 99 -01- Frenchman's Creek DRI Notice of Proposed Change (NOPC) or Yacht Club Marina 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) Principal Planner Kim °Glas explained that the petitioner had not yet addressed questions and issues raised at the last meeting and had requested a postponement; and stated staff had no concerns since reducing the number of units would lessen the impact of the project. Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. Larry Smith, attorney for the petitioner, requested postponement. Mr. Solomon made a motion to continue Petition DRI -99 -01 to June 8, 1999. Ms. Carlino seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Recommendation to City Council Petition DRI- 99 -02- Regional Center DRI Notice of Proposed Change (NOPC) in CommerciaUOffice/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 sf. • � 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 to 1,440,000 s f. and reduces office - business square footage from 1,210, 000 to 1,091,800 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) Principal Planner Kim Glas presented the staff report and answered questions from the Commission. One member was against retail use along PGA Boulevard. Planner Glas explained this hearing was only on whether the changes constituted a substantial deviation to the development order. Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition DRI -9902 subject to clarification and staff being satisfied with the technical requirements regarding the traffic study and trips. Ms. Carlino seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, traffic and clarification of consistency with the DRI were discussed. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, stated Ms. Glas had clarified the nature of the request. Motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Recommendation to City Council Petition DRI -99 -03 • Regional Center DRI Notice of Proposed Change (NOPO 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&6-425 -43E) Principal Planner Kim Glas reviewed the staff report, and explained the FDOT taking had not yet been confirmed, however, the numbers as presented should be accurate. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval of Petition DRI -99 -03 to the City Council. Mr. Nedvins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Diane Carlino made a motion to re -order the agenda to next hear Petition PCD- 99 -01. Mr. Nedvins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Workshop 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 • 6 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 dwelling unit count or mix of uses. The 2,305 -acre site is located north of PGA Boulevard, 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 presented the staff report, highlighting major changes. Adequate room for fire trucks to turn around was discussed. The parkway had been changed from its original configuration to now be a body of water with residential lots on the other side. Ms. Glas explained that the Golf Digest presence was diminished by reducing down to a single golf course. Henry Skokowski introduced others present on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Skokowski commented that one of the major issues had been the parkway configuration, and discussed the changes which had been made and the balance between waterway and greenway areas within the buffer. Access points had been redesigned so as not to encroach upon the parkway. Mr. Skokowski explained that 72% of the site was designed to be some form of open space. The connector roadway was described as intended to stay two lanes; however, land would be set aside for future widening if necessary. Mr. Skokowski commented that marketing configuration of the properties had been changed for the better. Mr. Skokowski requested that this petition proceed to public hearing. Diane Carlino commented she liked this plan better, and requested a description of the proposed landscaping. Mr. Wieland, Landscape Architect, described the landscaping as more native than that of • BallenIsles, using large caliper sabal palms, oaks, and pines with native grasses and careful meshing of ornamentals. Ann Booth of Urban Design Studio compared the new cross sections of the parkway to original cross sections. Mr. Skokowski explained there had been incorporation into each site plan of a cul -de -sac or adequate turnaround fully within the right -of -way along the length of a cul -de -sac road spaced no more than 1500 feet apart, which would be presented to the Fire Department for review. Mr. Skokowski explained that Taylor Woodrow was the master developer for this project. The reduction in golf course areas was discussed. The rental units were discussed. The difference in the original commitment by Golf Digest and their commitment under the new plan was questioned by Chair Channing. City Attorney Post explained that the City Council could not require ownership by a certain entity; however, it had been agreed that operations of the golf course and training facility would be governed either by Golf Digest or by a another nationally recognized golf entity with stature and financial backing of similar to that of Golf Digest. Chair Channing objected to the changes in the parkway configuration. Mr. Skokowski explained the differences. Chair Channing objected that the lakes had not been improved. Following;discussion, it was decided that this petition would be advertised for public hearing for June 8, 1999. Workshop 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 0 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 Alternate AIA and Burns Road, on the northern side of Burns Road and the eastern side of Alternate AIA. (07-42E-43S), Principal Planner Jim Norquest reviewed the staff report. Donaldson Hearing, agent for the petitioner, introduced others present on behalf of the petitioner and explained that the plan had been completely redesigned, described the changes made since the last meeting, and expressed the belief that the plan was now consistent with the vision of the City. Mr. Cruz expressed his opinion that there was room for further improvement in the layout on the east and north sides of the property by the introduction of a curved street, which would allow staggering of the units. Mr. Cruz expressed traffic concerns, requested that curbing be utilized, agreed that elevations had been improved, and requested information on the shutter material, outrigger material, and depth of banding. Mr. Cruz requested a color board, and questioned whether any problems had been posed by the location of utility easements. Mr. Hearing explained that the petitioner had worked with each utility provider and that the landscaping had received approval from the utility providers. The location of water meters was described. Mr. Cruz questioned whether the plant materials were of appropriate sizes near the water meters and utility lines, to which Mr. Hearing responded the meters had been considered when selecting plant materials. Ms. Carlino commented the plan had been improved, and expressed her opinion that the units should be staggered, that the entryway could be a problem with people backing out, that she assumed drainage issues would be resolved by the engineers, and that she favored curbing for • residential driveways. Ms. Carlino commented she was prepared to approve waivers which had been requested by the petitioner, and stated she wanted to be sure the City Forester's concerns had been addressed. Mr. Nedvins questioned whether the stabilized egress had received approval from the Fire Department, to which the petitioner responded the Fire Department would be consulted. Mr. Nedvins suggested the design of the porte cocheres might be changed to allow room to stagger the units, and expressed concern regarding the waiver request for pool enclosures to be zero feet from the property line. The petitioner responded that a condition requiring that pools not be visible from the street would be acceptable. Mr. Nedvins expressed his opinion that visitor parking was not evenly distributed, and that the petitioner should address the 16 lots in the middle of the development by eliminating 8 homes and moving the street, providing an internal drive system for the 8 remaining homes to eliminate cars backing out into the main drive aisle. Mr. Solomon indicated areas where more guest parking could be provided. Mr. Solomon expressed concern with only one ingress /egress point, favored 15 feet between buildings instead of 10 feet, requested information on the spread of colors throughout the project, and suggested a semi- circular entry. Chair Channing questioned whether pools would be visible from abutting streets, and suggested changing traffic lane widths to 24' from 14' so that 2 -way traffic could be provided. Chair Channing commented he liked the look of the entry flanked by houses on either side. Chair Channing recommended more guest parking, moving a couple of lots to create an eyebrow in the road to break up the line of sight which would also slow traffic, agreed that curbing was necessary, and questioned why littoral planting was no longer required, to which the response was that the HOAs did not care for those plants and they soon turned to weeds. Mr. Cruz pointed out that the reduced drawings were illegible, and requested a couple of large plans be available at meetings, including a complete landscape plan, and • 8 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 color board. Mr. Hearing commented that the petitioner would address the concerns expressed by the Board. 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. • 0 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 25, 1999 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion by Ms. Carlino, seconded by Mr. Cruz, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. The next meeting will be held June 8, 1999. APPROVED: • _(Absent) John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern &'k, C'�".t Diane Carlino of oman, Secretary 10