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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 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
Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning announced that this would be the final meeting for
Principal Planner Marry Minor, who was leaving to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Minor thanked the
Planning and Zoning for their support.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of January 12, 1999 - Diane Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 12,
1999 meeting as amended. Mr. Masters seconded the motion. Motion carried by 6 -0 vote.
• SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
Joel Channing, Chair Ralph Pisani
John Nedvins, Vice Chair Ted Rauch, Alternate
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern (Arrived at 6:35 p.m.)
Diane Carlino
Richard Masters
Dennis Solomon
Daniel Lee Cruz, Alternate
Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, City Attorney Carole
Wallace Post, Principal Planner Kim Glas, Principal Planner Marty Minor, Planner I Angela Csinsi, and
Planner I John Lindgren. City Manager Bobbie Herakovich arrived later in the meeting.
Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP -98 -24 - Ballen1sles Parcel 6A
Henry Skokowski, agent for Ballenisles Development Company, is seeking site plan approval for 40
zero-lot -line single family home lots on Parcel 6A within the Ballenisles Planned Community District
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(PCD). The total land area is 12.68 acres and is located on the north side of Fainvinds Avenue north
of its intersection with Ballenlsles Drive. (I1- 42E -42S)
Planner I Angela Csinsi reviewed the staff report dated January 12, 1999.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, explained that there were 2,384 homes approved under the
Master Plan. John Tiffany of Ballenlsles commented that 1,600 units would be the final total. Mr.
Nedvins commented to the Board that although it was not a problem in BallenIsles, that going forward,
granting reduced setbacks which created higher densities than anticipated could hurt the City. Mr.
Skokowski responded to Mr. Solomon that the petitioner would be happy to add a condition of approval
that units be four apart before a unit's wall color and roof tile were repeated. Mr. Skokowski commented
that the plans would be amended to delete the skylight shown on one model, which had not been
intended. Chair Channing agreed that the golf cart garages would be all right as long as the building
setbacks were maintained. John Tiffany clarified there was one model with two skylights in the master
bedroom which was the same in pod 29, and requested they be kept since they were not on the front.
Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of SP -98 -24 with the
following conditions:
• 1. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall submit a certified topographic
survey for the perimeter boundary conditions of this site. (City Engineer)
2. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall provide a typical lot- grading plan.
(City Engineer)
3. Prior to plat approval, the applicant shall re -plat the portion of this project that is located
within the existing plat of the Gold Club Site of the Professional Golfer's Association of
America. This existing plat shall be re- platted as part of the Parcel 6A plat. (City
Engineer)
4. Exterior model (same elevation) will not be repeated more than every fourth house.
Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Mr. Masters commented the
house could be 50' wide on a 55" lot, with which he had no problem so long as the setbacks were
maintained. Motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
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Recommendation to City Council
SP -98 -26 — Ballenlsles Parcel 24
Ilenry Skokowski, agent for Ballenlsles Development Company, is seeking site plan approval for 22
single family semi - custom homes on Parcel 24 within the Ballenlsles Planned Community District
(PCD). The total land area is 6.24 acres and is located on the west side of East Island Avenue just
south of its intersection with Ballenlsles Military Trail entrance 03- 42E -42S)
Planner I John Lingren reviewed the staff report dated January 26, 1999. Mr. Masters requested
clarification be added that side setbacks were 5' so that no buildings would be closer together than 10'.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, reviewed the project of single family detached homes and
displayed a graphic of colors and elevations. Daniel Lee Cruz questioned the width of the garages, to
which Mr. Skokowski responded they were 20' on a 50' lot which would provide sufficient room for
turning. Mr. Glidden questioned why streets were not looped around to provide a way out, to which Mr.
Skokowski responded one reason was so that the linear buffer would be interrupted as few times as
possible. Mr. Glidden commented it would be nice to see the elevation of a proposed home shown on
a site plan so that the Board could see how the house was positioned on the lot and to see the amount
of lot coverage, and requested that be provided in the future. Mr. Skokowski explained the worst case
of the largest house on the smallest lot would be 43% coverage. Mr. Skokowski clarified there was no
sidewalk in the common area. Mr. Glidden commented the driveways would provide sufficient walking
• area to get to the common areas from the connector sidewalks shown on the plan. Mr. Solomon
expressed concern with the dead end street which he viewed as a safety problem without sufficient
turning radius. Mr. Skokowski confirmed there was an 80' turn radius which he indicated was considered
sufficient.
Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of SP -98 -26 with the
following conditions:
1. Prior to approval by City Council, the site plan shall be revised to include the proposed
design guidelines and to show the height of the homes to be no more than thirty (30) feet.
2. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall submit a certified topographic
survey for the perimeter boundary conditions of the site.
3. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall obtain a Northern Palm Beach
County Improvement District Standard Permit.
4. Prior to the first certificate of occupancy, the applicant, his successors and /or assigns shall
post an 11" x 17" notice of annual boundary school assignments for students to be
generated from this development. This notice shall be clearly visible in all sales offices and
models, and shall read as follows:
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NOTICE TO HOME BUYERS /TENANTS
"SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CLOSEST TO THEIR RESIDENCE. SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES REGARDING
OVERCROWDING, RACIAL BALANCE OR OTHER BOUNDARY POLICY
DECISIONS AFFECT SCHOOL BOUNDARIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARY OFFICE AT (561) 434 -8100 FOR
THE MOST CURRENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT(S)."
5. The landscape plan and site plan shall contain a coach light fixture by the benches in the
common area.
6. Dwelling units shall be no closer than 10' apart.
Mr. Glidden seconded the motion. The motion carried by 6 -1 vote, with Mr. Solomon opposed
to the site plan and dead end road.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
is The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
Joel Channing, Chair Ralph Pisani
John Nedvins, Vice Chair Ted Rauch, Alternate
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tern
Diane Carlino
Richard Masters
Dennis Solomon
Daniel Lee Cruz, Alternate
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PUD -98 -09 — Catalina Lakes Townhomes
Cotleur & Hearing, agent for DiVosta & Company, is seeking Planned Unit Development (PUD)
approval for 312 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 -43S)
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Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated 1/26/99, and explained the difference in
a PUD and a PDA.
Donaldson Hearing, agent for the petitioner, reviewed the project, which would extend from RCA
Boulevard to Burns Road on the east side of Alternate Al A. Mr. Nedvins expressed his opinion that the
project was too intense for this site, and considered Riverwalk, to which Mr. Hearing had compared this
project, to be tract housing. Mr. Nedvins was opposed to the 2' -3' rear setbacks. Mr. Glidden expressed
concern regarding lack of variety and rhythm in the architecture; and with one entry drive for the project.
Mr. Glidden requested staff address the problem of exiting south onto AlA and possible excessive
stacking of cars waiting to get out. Mr. Solomon concurred with the concerns already expressed,
favored a second ingress/egress on Burns Road, commented he would have preferred curved streets and
a deceleration lane going north on Alternate Al A, and questioned whether drainage was sufficient. Mr.
Hearing responded the City Engineer was working on the deceleration lane issue and had made no
negative comments regarding drainage. Mr. Masters also concurred with previous comments regarding
monotony, and questioned the City Engineer's comments which had not been satisfied regarding
drainage. Mr. Hearing explained those concerns would be satisfied. Bob Lawson, whose firm was
handling drainage for the project, explained that the required water storage would be provided and that
drainage would connect into a previously approved discharge location. Daniel Lee Cruz expressed
concern regarding the design of the units and their monotony, as well as the potential to have a lot of cars
• parked in front of the units because of single -car garages, the tight 16' drives, and recommended revisiting
the overall site plan. Mr. Cruz expressed concern regarding the reduced setback request where a rear
and side were adjacent. Mr. Cruz suggested variations in roof color to provide further variation. Diane
Carlin favored changing the site plan, addition of a deceleration lane, and stacking concerns. Chair Joel
Channing commented the project looked like two different people had designed it, and it was too much
like an old- fashioned shotgun subdivision. Mr. Charming expressed concern there were no playground
or park areas for children, and felt a sidewalk on both sides of the street would be appropriate but also
wanted to see canopy trees grow as close to the curb as possible. Mr. Channing favored raised curbs,
revised architecture with buildings broken into smaller sections, more landscaping in the front and rear,
and exits at Burns Road and RCA. Mr. Hearing clarified the wetlands would be mitigated. Mr. Channing
expressed his opinion the site plan was not up to par. Mr. Hearing commented price and marketing was
important and the product must be successful. Mr. Channing responded he would like to see a better site
plan.
ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
Principal Planner Kim Glas explained that the City Council consensus was to give this Board two
additional functions now handled by the City Council: Local Planning Agency and Land Development
Regulation Commission. Ms. Glas explained the LPA looked at the Comprehensive Plan and was
therefore a legislative function, and would make recommendations to the City Council. The LDRC
would refine land development regulations to implement the Comprehensive Plan and would make
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recommendations to the City Council from a consistency perspective to tie into both the Comprehensive
Plan and the vision plan for the community. Ms. Glas explained that an Ordinance was scheduled for
consideration of first reading at the next City Council meeting which would designate the two additional
functions for this Commission. If approved, the Commission would begin serving these functions in
March, 1999. Ms. Glas proposed items for discussion and workshops to familiarize the Commission with
the Comprehensive Plan and the vision so they would be ready when these types of petitions were
presented, and explained that although they had formerly been presented with such items as a courtesy
that these functions would now be formalized. Mr. Glidden responded that the Commission would be
happy to take on this responsibility, relying heavily on staff until they became familiar with their duties.
Ms. Glas explained that there was one round of private party Comprehensive Plan amendments each
December 31 st and there had been none this year; however, there were several staff - initiated amendments
which were due to be transmitted in June and would be presented to the Commission in March. Small -
scale amendments were processed quarterly, with March 1, 1999 being the next deadline. Ms. Glas
commented no more meetings because of the added functions were contemplated at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Glidden recommended that the following items be included on the list provided to petitioners of
items to address before appearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• 1 Site lighting including outdoor building lights and ground lighting. Discussion ensued regarding
the fluorescent strips hanging under the soffits at ABC Liquors.
2. Three - dimensional analysis of where materials and colors stop and start. Mr. Glidden explained
that this need had become apparent when the Devonshire nursing home was built because it was
viewed from a corner where materials did not wrap around.
3. Graphically accurate landscape symbols.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to come before the Commission.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello expressed his opinion that all building lighting should be a part of the
process and expressed concern regarding seasonal lighting used to attract customers left up after the
season, and suggested lighting buildings from the bottom. Mr. Sabatello reported WCI Communities had
made a presentation to the City which was not well- planned and therefore extremely disappointing to him,
which made him concerned that their petitions might be the same caliber, making much more work for
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both staff and the Commission. Mr. Sabatello cautioned that the Commission sitting as the Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee must not allow themselves to be rushed. Mr. Sabatello complimented
Mr. Channing on the way his project, The Commons, had included residents in the process. Mr. Sabatello
stated it was his understanding that WCI was in the process of selling most of the property they had
purchased, and it was very important that the process not be rushed because the first projects would set
precedents for hundreds of acres of land with a tremendous amount of density. Mr. Sabatello reported
that the City Council's biggest concern with The Marina Gardens petition was with the guest parking,
because 5% was not enough with increased density and insufficient room between driveways. Chair
Channing thanked Mr. Sabatello for his comments. Mr. Solomon questioned what happened at the Mobil
Station on PGA at the Turnpike, to which Mr. Sabatello responded the design had been slightly changed
to pivot the pumps and change the circulation for the car wash. Mr. Nedvins asked whether the Building
Inspection Department would grow with the increased construction, to which City Manager Herakovich
responded it was a question of money.
City Manager Herakovich reported a meeting had been held that day with Catalfumo and WCI, where
it had been established that WCI would require all developers to come to a planning meeting with City
staff, tentatively scheduled for February 10, 1999, to which the Planning and Zoning Commission was
invited. At the meeting the Vision Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations,
expectations for PGA Boulevard, and expectations for site plan approvals would be discussed. The City
• Manager explained that development was expected during a 24 -month period; that staff needs were
currently being addressed, and that contractual employees were being considered to retain the °level of
service.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Masters, seconded by Mr. Solomon, and
unanimously carried, the meetm* was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting will be held February 23,
1999.
APPROVED:
Joel air
Wain Nedvifis, Vice Chair
Jo Sli' den, Chair Pro Tem
Diane Carlino
Dennis Solomon
Absent
Ralph Pisani
'chard Masters
Daniel a ternate
(Absent)
Ted Rauch, Alternate
Jacy,i4 Holloman, Secretary
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