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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern
&'k, C'�".t
Diane Carlino
of oman, Secretary
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