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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 011299C7 c: • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 12, 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. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning announced the monthly report would be mailed the next day and that the two petitions on the agenda for Christ Fellowship Church would be discussed at one time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mina- s of DenemhRr 8, 1998 - Diane Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1998 meeting as submitted. Mr. Masters seconded the motion. Motion carried by 7 -0 vote. The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Joel Channing, Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Diane Carlino Richard Masters Dennis Solomon Daniel Lee Cruz, Alternate Ted Rauch, Alternate John Nedvins, Vice Chair Ralph Pisani Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, City Attorney Carole Wallace Post, Principal Planner Marty Minor, and Planners Baharah Keshaverz, Angela Csinsi, and John Lindgren. Final Approval- Petition SP -97 -06 Costakos COaLmPrrial /Retail Build* A request by Neil J. Gaeta, agent for David P. Costakos, for site plan approval of a 3,869 square foot commercial /retail building. The 0.93 acre site is located approximately 1 mile east of the intersection of I -95 and Northlake Boulevard, on the north side of Northlake Boulevard, just to the west of High Point Drive. (18- 42S -43E) Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated January 12, 1999. Neil Gaeta, agent for the petitioner, reviewed architectural details added since the last meeting, and addressed the proposed conditions of approval. Mr. Gaeta explained that the owner was willing to work with the City and to provide a space for the City's gateway sign, but preferred that not be a condition of approval. In response to Mr. Glidden's comments, Architect for the project, Alan Strazler, explained the banding had been added in an attempt to address concerns raised at the last meeting, and agreed the same effect could be achieved with banding only 1"- 1 -1/2" deep, and clarified the white trim shown on the elevation would be painted the base color of the wall. Mr. Glidden requested that it be clarified the highest point of rooftop equipment could not be greater than the high point of the parapet, to which Architect Strazler responded that was according to the plans. Mr. Masters stated he did not understand the owner's objection to a condition requiring space for the City's gateway sign. Mr. Gaeta explained the petitioner had not seen the sign design. Chair Channing recommended the awning be terra cotta instead of red. Growth Management Director Manning commented the sign design had been finalized and the City felt it was important to ascertain that they • would have a space for the sign, and would like to wait until farther along in the review process to choose a location on the site. The sign was described as a three dimensional design, approximately 4 -1/2' x 61. Mr. Glidden recommended the location of the sign be included in the condition of approval, subject to changes in the site plan. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of SP -97 -08 with the following conditions: 1. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall provide a letter of authorization from the appropriate utility owners allowing the applicant to pave, landscape, and place storm water management features within their respective utility easements. (City Engineer) 2. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall revise the Preliminary Civil Engineering Plan by providing a stop sign and stop bar at the east -west drive aisle to be consistent with the site plan. (City Engineer) 3. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall extend the landscape island at the entrance to be flush with the 18.5 - foot parking spaces. (City Engineer) 4. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall submit to the Planning and Zoning Division for approval, the color 0 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 name, sample, and specification number for the awning on the building. The awning shall match the approved color of the roof tile of the building. (Planning & Zoning) S. Prior to construction plan approval, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan delineating the area on the site that will be used for the City's Gateway Sign. Location of the sign shall be determined by mutual agreement between staff and petitioner. (Planning & Zoning) 6. The applicant, his successors and /or assigns, shall be responsible for landscaping, irrigation, and maintenance of the Northlake Boulevard median and road shoulder south of this site, once a landscape plan has been adopted for said area. (Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement) 7. The highest point of roof mounted equipment shall not be greater than the high point of the parapet screen. Motion was seconded by Mr. Masters. Following discussion of the motion, an amendment adding condition number 8 was made by Diane Carlino, seconded by Mr. Masters. • 8. The awning color shall be changed from Devil Red No. 505 to Terra Cotta No. 526. The motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Chair Pro Tem Glidden opened item SP -98 -24 during the momentary absence of Chair Channing. Workshop - Petition 92-98-24 Ball n7cl_a Par.el 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 (PCD). The total land area is 12.68 acres and is located on the north side of Fairwinds Avenue north of its intersection with BallenIsles Drive. (11- 42E -42S) Planner I Angela Csinsi reviewed the staff report dated January 12, 1999. Mr. Minor clarified the setbacks to be a minimum of 10' between buildings. Mr. Glidden left the meeting at 7:05 p.m. and returned a few minutes later. Mr. Solomon questioned the drainage easement between lots 15 and 16, 0 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 which Ann Booth, Urban Design Studio, explained the drainage would be underground. Mr. Masters requested Table 1 reflect clearly there would be a minimum separation between buildings of ten feet on the side that was not the zero lot line side. Ms. Booth displayed boards depicting two models and the architectural plans. Ms. Booth clarified that the roof pitches were all the same. Workshop - SP -97 -03 Christ Fellowship Site Plan Amendment A request by Dave Gregg, agent for Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship, Inc., for site plan amendment 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 site plan approval for the existing second story, to obtain a one -year time extension for the existing modular units to extend the time of expiration of the temporary conditional use to July of 1999. The petitioner is also requesting the approval of a ground 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) AND Workshop - CU -97 -04 • Christ Fellowship Site Plan Amendment A request by Dave Gregg, agent for Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship, Inc., for conditional use amendment 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 site plan approval for the existing second story, to obtain a one -year time extension for the existing modular units to extend the time of expiration of the temporary conditional use to July of 1999. The petitioner is also requesting the approval of a ground 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) Note: The following discussion was heard jointly for both petitions SP -97 -03 and CU -97 -04 by the Site Plan Review and Appearance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. All comments contained herein apply to both petitions. Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the staff report dated January 7, 1999. Diane Carlino questioned why something had been constructed other than what had been approved for this property. Growth Management Director Manning responded that two years ago it had come to the City's attention that this site was functioning on a much higher level than it was approved for and they had added changes and reconfigurations 0 4 C] Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 to the buildings. In cases such as this there were two options: (1) that the property owner go through the approval process to rectify the problem, or (2) to prosecute for violation through the Code Enforcement Board. David Gregg, agent for Christ Fellowship Church, explained that what had been built conformed to the originally approved plans which were in the Building Department; however, the Planning and Zoning Department had not received those final approved plans. Mr. Gregg stated the petitioner was coming back through the process to ensure that what was existing on the property matched what was on record with the City. Mr. Gregg described the parking scenario and stated the petitioner preferred to base required parking on 600 seats, and stated the overflow 200 seats would be removed and the space used as a multipurpose room. Mr. Gregg described the space problem and commented the church was feverishly working to complete their north campus and wished to comply with current codes. Mr. Solomon commented the site was inadequate for the intensity of use and needed a more functional plan, and requested information regarding the proposed uses of the youth center building. Mr. Solomon expressed his opinion that one sign should be sufficient. Growth Management Director Manning explained that if the petitions were not approved then the violation process would go into effect, and that the violation was considered significant in that 300 seats were approved and there were 800 seats. Mr. Gregg explained that the petitioner had no knowledge they needed to go back to the City when they added the additional seats, and when they discovered they were in violation had requested that they be able to rectify the situation. Growth Management Director Manning explained that it was not necessary to discuss past history since this was being treated as a new petition. Diane Carlino expressed her opinion that past history might need to be brought out since Mayor Russo had asked the petitioner not to come back to request additional improvements at the time the City Council had approved their site across the road, because of its intensity, and also noted the petitioner had a cross parking agreement with the Nazarene Church. Ms. Carlino commented that this Commission had denied projects in the past because of cross parking agreements, and described current traffic problems at the site. Mr. Gregg commented the church was going through the process to meet the Mayor's request. Ms. Carlino stated she would not support this petition. Mr. Masters questioned whether what was proposed for the north side would help the congestion on the south side in the future, to which Mr. Gregg responded the new facility would be used for worship services and would have 1,750 seats, so that the old church would not be needed for worship services. Growth Management Director Manning 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 clarified that use of the new facility was being considered by staff in this petition, and explained that it was assumed Sunday School would be held at the same time as worship services. Mr. Glidden commented parking on the adjacent site would probably not continue forever, and observed that a significant amount of parking was on grass. Mr. Gregg verified the intent was to move across the street to the new facility and to hold primary services on that site. Mr. Glidden expressed concern that the present facility could be sold to another church so that additional seating should only be done on a temporary basis - -which approval would not transfer to a subsequent owner. Mr. Gregg clarified that 600 permanent seats would be needed because the facility would function as a chapel for weddings and smaller meetings. Growth Management Director Manning commented a condition of approval could be made that would prohibit the chapel from operating at the same time the church across the street was in use; however, administration of that condition would be very difficult. Discussion ensued. Mr. Glidden felt the concurrent use was the main problem area, with minor items being a sidewalk along Northlake Boulevard, the need for additional landscaping around signage base, equipment screening, and a definitive time for use of modular units. Mr. Gregg stated it was not the petitioner's intent to sell the existing facility. Growth Management Director Manning explained that adequate drainage would be required and addressed • appropriately. Mr. Solomon commented on the architecture and suggested the basketball court might need to come out in order to have space for parking. Mr. Gregg explained that current attendance required use of 800 seats. Mr. Cruz expressed concern that there might be a conflict between the number of seats appropriate for the site and the number appropriate for the building. Mr. Gregg commented the building would hold 1,000 seats, to which Growth Management Director Manning responded the appropriate number would be determined by this review process. Mr. Cruz expressed his opinion that issues involving the dumpster and landscaping needed to be addressed, as well as other issues, and requested that further information and photographs be provided. Mr. Gregg provided information regarding when services were held. Chair Channing commented the City's rules must be followed, and expressed his agreement that not enough information had been provided. Mr. Glidden commented this facility should be considered on a stand alone basis without considering the facility across the street. Discussion ensued. Ms. Carlino expressed her view that all factors must be considered. Mr. Masters suggested staff look at the existing facility as a temporary fix until such time as the facility across the street was finished, and then address criteria for both sites. Growth Management Director Manning explained that this was the first workshop, and there would be a public hearing. Ms. Manning commented the parking was a conditional use and therefore the City could require things over and above the code requirements if there was justification; and explained that multiple services created • 6 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 LJ overlapping parking. Discussion regarding ensued, during which Ms. Manning pointed out studies had shown a higher parking ratio was needed than required by code. The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Joel Channing, Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Diane Carlino Richard Masters Dennis Solomon Daniel Lee Cruz, Alternate Ted Rauch, Alternate John Nedvins, Vice Chair Ralph Pisani John Glidden stepped down due to conflict of interest. A request by Anthony E. Oliver of Oliver Glidden & Partners, Inc., argent for P.G. Partners, for approval of: amending the existing PUD (Ordinance 15, 1997) ; amending the approved master plan for City Centre, and for approving the site plan of the unbuilt portion of the PUD (Parcel F). The amendment proposes reducing the 11 -story building to 6 stories, adding two drive -up tellers, and reducing the size of the parking garage. Parcel F is 2.36 acres and is located with City Centre at the intersection of PGA Boulevard and U.S. One on the south side of PGA Boulevard. (04- 42S -43E) Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated January 12, 1999. Ed Oliver, Agent for the petitioner, provided an overview of the project. Mr. Oliver explained that the 11 -story building was being reduced to six stories. Mr. Masters recommended the petitioner consider pressurizing the stairwells. Mr. Oliver reviewed changes made to the garage. Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Channing declared the Public Hearing closed. • 7 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of Petition PUD -98 -07 with the following conditions: 1. Prior to scheduling for a City Council meeting, the applicant shall revise the Parcel F Elevation, Sheet F.3, removing the proposed lettering on the awning. (Planning & Zoning) 2. Prior to scheduling for a City Council meeting, the applicant shall depict existing water and sewer lines and utility easements on the site plans and landscape plans. (Planning & Zoning) 3. Prior to scheduling for a City Council meeting, the applicant shall add horizontal control, lane widths and radii to the a one- ways drive aisle and drive - through lanes. The applicant shall also cite the standards by which the 8' drive - through lanes are based upon. (City Engineer) 4. Prior to scheduling for a City Council meeting, the applicant shall revise the landscape plans to show the same landscape treatment around the FP &L poles south of the Ellison Wilson Road entrance as is occurring north of the entrance. (City Forester) • 5. Prior to scheduling for a City Council meeting, the applicant shall revise the landscape plans to show increased landscaping around the base of the building similar to what was approved for Parcel F in the original approval (Ordinance 15, 1997). (City Forester) 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for Parcel F, the applicant shall submit the balance of the $125,000.00 representing the applicant's contribution toward the six -lane improvements on PGA Boulevard between U.S. 1 and Ellison Wilson Road per Ordinance 15, 1997, Section 2, Number 7. The applicant has posted a letter of credit in the amount of $14,344.25 for Parcel E and $18,442.61 for Parcel D. Therefore the balance for Parcel F is $92,213.14. (City Engineer) Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. Workshop - Patition in-9 -01 St_ Mar 2s Playing Fields A request by Fanning /Howey Associates, agent for St. Mark's Episcopal School, for planned unit development (PUD) approval of private school playing fields and an associated structure which includes an open -air pavilion for physical education, concession booth, restrooms, custodian room, storage area, and a room for use by the physical • g • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 12, 1999 education teacher, to be located on Burns Rod, east of Alternate AlA and west of Gardens East Drive. (7- 42S -43E) Planner I John Lindgren reviewed the staff report dated January 12, 1999. Mr. Masters expressed concern that noise or lights might disturb the hospital residents. Planner Lindgren explained there would be no lighting at night. Growth Management Director Manning advised the hospital had been notified but had not yet provided comments. Mr. Solomon suggested lighting one field at night if it was not annoying to adjacent property owners. Planner Lindgren explained that the applicant did not wish to deal with night lighting and the accompanying liability. Mr. Solomon recommended heavier landscaping along Burns Road and Gardens East Drive with a possible berm and around the building, and the addition of architectural features to the building. Mr. Cruz recommended additional landscaping around the building and at other locations on the site, handicap accessibility, and landscaping along the driveways on Burns Road and Gardens East Drive. Alignment of entrance drives was discussed. Representative Rene from Fanning /Howey Associates explained concerns expressed by the police regarding visibility from the drives, and explained the parking configuration. Mr. Cruz suggested signage for safety at the • intersection pedestrian crossing. Safety concerns at the crossing were discussed. Ms. Carlino requested samples of building colors and more landscaping with a berm along Burns Road. Mr. Cruz suggested the building could be flipped to eliminate the issue of visibility, and relocating the stands from the west side to the east side. Mr. Rauch expressed concern regarding the pedestrian crossing. Chair Channing suggested either flipping the building or working on the enclosed end of the building to make it as attractive as the open shed, adding trees around the building, screening the parking lot, adding an entrance /exit at the north end of the parking lot, and recommended the building match the church building. Paul Thompson, a member of the church, explained the building matched the school. Chair Channing did not like the asphalt shingles. Alex Perez, a member of the church, discussed drainage, which would be connected to The Oaks drainage system. The roof mass on the pavilion was discussed. Joaquin Fuentes, a member of the audience, explained the roof pitch. Mr. Rauch suggested the use of skylights, to which the petitioner responded they did not wish to incur liability of people falling through skylights. Chair Channing commented the roof pitch was all right if the proper materials were used, and the length of the roof was all right if trees were used to break it up. is 9 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • January 12, 1999 Workshop - CU -97 -04 Christ Fellowship Site Plan Amendment A request by Dave Gregg, agent for Palm Beach Gardens Christ Fellowship, Inc., for conditional use amendment 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 site plan approval for the existing second story, to obtain a one -year time extension for the existing modular units to extend the time of expiration of the temporary conditional use to July of 1999. The petitioner is also requesting the approval of a ground sign for the project. The 5.43 -acre site is located on the south side of Northlake Boulevard west of Military Trail (23- 423 -43E) This item was discussed and considered jointly by the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. All comments heard earlier were incorporated to apply to this petition as well. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL ,TATSON There were no items by the City Council Liaison. OL.D BLTEINRRR Growth Management Director Manning commented for the record that both petitions for Christ Fellowship Church had been advertised and that all comments made applied to both petitions. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Masters requested a workshop with City Engineer Lindahl regarding the flooding situation. 0 10 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes ' January 12, 1999 There being no further business, upon motion by Ms. Carlino, seconded by Mr. Masters, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. The next meeting will be held January 24, 1999. 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