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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111998• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1998 The November 19, 1998, Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 8:51 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL The Deputy City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found to be in attendance: Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilman Eric Jablin, Councilman David Clark, and Councilman Carl Sabatello. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated the announcements were as posted. CITY MANAGERS • REPORT City Manager Herakovich welcomed Richard Diamond, the City's new Assistant City Manager. The City Manager announced that Burns Road would be closed while the sewer was connected across the roadway. A joint City Council meeting with Riviera Beach City Council was tentatively scheduled for December 14, and a joint meeting with the School Board would be scheduled for sometime after the holidays. City Manager Herakovich announced that the Palm Beach County Municipal League was soliciting names of people interested in serving on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. The City Manager announced that the City had submitted a grant application in the amount of $100,000 for improvements at the municipal complex for Gardens Park. The City had been awarded $19,436 from the Department of Justice Block Grant Program and $77,290 from the State Department of Transportation for Highway Safety Fund Program. The City Manager advised that she would provide updates on other grant applications as information became available. PRESENTATIONS Fire Inspector of the Year Fire Chief Bergel presented the award of Fire Inspector of the Year for the State of Florida to Fire Inspector David Dorita. AWARDING OF BIDS Playground Equipment Consensus was to have staff provide the City Council with • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/98 2 purchasing procedures when piggybacking off another City or County bid was used. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve the staff recommendation to piggyback off of the Palm Beach County contract to purchase playground equipment and safety surface for the playgrounds at the Gardens park baseball fields complex from Pete Jeffrey and Associates Incorporated of Orlando, Florida in the amount of $29,998,00. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL Vice Mayor Furtado Vice Mayor Furtado expressed her desire to address the turnpike interchange location on a future agenda, and to have input on items discussed at the workshop meeting she missed. Councilman Sabatello Councilman Sabatello recommended the City Council invite the potential landowner of the MacArthur Foundation property to a special meeting to discuss their plans for the land. Councilman Sabatello requested speakers claiming to represent associations to provide a resolution from that association. City Manager Herakovich advised that the City had started requesting minutes from organizations showing that a representative had been selected to speak on their behalf. Councilman Jablin Councilman Jablin reported he met with Leo Noble, drafted by the Board of County Commissioners to work on the concurrency in education issue, who had done a marvelous job of bring together opposing factions. Mr. Noble had answered all of Councilman Jablin's concerns. Councilman Jablin announced he would attend a public meeting on November 30 at 3 p.m. at the School Board meeting room where Mr. Noble's plan would be presented. Mayor Russo Mayor Russo noted that he had attended the Eastward Ho! meeting, alsoattended by a representative of the school board who discussed the need for a middle school and its possible location in north county. The possibility of returning to neighborhood schools was discussed. Councilman Jablin suggested a joint meeting with the Education Advisory Board to answer questions regarding education dollars. Mayor Russo reported Jupiter High School would be demolished and a new school built. • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/98 3 Mayor Russo reported he and the City Manager had attended a meeting at Frenchman's Creek where Fire Station 16 was discussed and concern was expressed that a fire station located on the west side of the railroad tracks would not be practical. The Fire Chief was scheduled to speak to the residents to discuss fire station locations at a future meeting. Mayor Russo reported he had attended a meeting with the Tennis Committee who was not happy because their representative had not been invited to attend staff meetings in regard to the new Tennis Center. City Manager Herakovich stated Mr. Frank would be contacted when information regarding requested prices had been received. Mayor Russo reported he also attended a meeting on the magnet program. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Clark made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilman is Clark withdrew his motion and Vice Mayor Furtado withdrew her second to the motion. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve items 1, 2, 4 and 5 on the Consent Agenda, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, which carried by unanimous vote of 4 -0. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Consideration of Approval of 10/29/98 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes. 2. Consideration of Approval of 11/5/98 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. 4. Resolution 125, 1998 - Consideration of Approval of BallenIsles POD 8B Plat. 5. Resolution 126, 1998 - Consideration of Approval to appoint the Mayor as the City's Representative to the Business Advisory Board of the Five Star Magnet Program at Palm Beach Gardens Community High School. Principal Planner Marty Minor presented item 3 which was pulled from the Consent Agenda: Resolution 120, 1998 - Consideration of approval of an amendment to The Oaks PUD, known as The Oaks Center, to Eliminate the Second Story Space in the Easternmost Building, the Addition of two Decorative Towers and Connecting • three Buildings. The issues of color and compliance with roadway beautification on Burns Road and Prosperity Farms Road were • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/98 4 O discussed. The petitioner requested the Prosperity Farms Road beautification requirement be deleted, and requested changes in the awning colors. It was agreed to require the beautification of Prosperity Farms Road and leave the color of the awnings as plum, and the petitioner was advised he could request a color change later. Councilman Clark made a motion to approve Resolution 120, 1998, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, and unanimously carried by a vote of 5 -0. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Change to PGA National DRI Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised 11/4/98, and held on the intent of Notice of Proposed Change to the PGA National Resort Community Development of Regional Impact. Principal Planner Kim Glas explained that FDOT had raised concerns, so that DCA and Treasure Coast had found the changes constituted substantial changes to the DRI, which meant further DRI review. If the petitioner and FDOT could resolve the concerns, DCA and Treasure Coast would find that the deviations were not substantial. Ms. Glas requested this public hearing be continued to allow time for resolving the concerns. There being no comments from the public, a motion was made by Councilman Jablin, seconded by Councilman Clark, to continue the Public Hearing to December 3, 1998. Motion carried unanimously by vote of 4 -0. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 127, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to grant approval of Resolution 127, 1998, Providing for Amendment to the Site Plan for Parcel 7, St. Martin, Located Within the BallenIsles PCD, for Entry Feature and Signage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin, and carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. ORDINANCES Ordinance 23, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 23, 1998 - Providing for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the City by Changing the Land Use Designation on 5.2 Acres of Land Located at the Southeast Corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue of the PGA From Residential High (RH) to Mixed Used (MXD) on First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote of 5 -0. The City Attorney read Ordinance 23, 1998 by Title only on First Reading. 0 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/98 5 Ordinance 24, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 24, 1998 - Providing for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the City by Changing the Land Use Designation on 3.5 Acres of Land Located at the Southeast Corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue of the PGA From Residential High (RH) to Mixed Used (MXD) and by Changing the Land Use Designation of .5 Acres of Land Located at the Southwest Corner of PGA Boulevard and Hickory Drive from Residential Medium (RM) to Mixed Use (MXD) on First Reading by Title Only. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote of 5 -0. The City Attorney read Ordinance 24, 1998 by Title only on First Reading. Ordinance 25, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 25, 1998 - Providing for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan of the City by Changing the Land Use Designation on 9.6 Acres of Land Located South of PGA Boulevard and East of Hickory Drive from Residential High (RH) to Mixed Used (MXD) on First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried Oby a unanimous vote of 5 -0. The City Attorney read Ordinance 25, 1998 by Title only on First Reading. Ordinance 27, 1998 Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to place Ordinance 27, 1998 - Providing for an Amendment to the Fire Pension Plan, on First Reading by Title Only. Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0. The City Attorney read Ordinance 27, 1998 by Title only on First Reading. Ordinance 28, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 28, 1998 - Providing for Amendments to Section 66 -68 of the City's Code of Ordinances re: Occupational Licenses, on First Reading by Title Only. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote of 5 -0. The City Clerk read Ordinance 28, 1998 by Title only on First Reading. Ordinance 29, 1998 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented the lift station project from Seacoast Utility which was proposed to look like a residential house. Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 29, 1998 - Providing for Approval of Conditional use for the Construction of a Building for a Master Lift Station (Wastewater), Constructed in One Phase, totaling 1.387 Square Feet, to be Located on a 0.3 -Acre Site approximately 0.1 Miles North of the Intersection of PGA Boulevard and Alternate AIA, on the West CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/98 6 Side of the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Line on First Reading by Title Only. Vice Mayor Furtado seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote of 5 -0. The City Clerk read Ordinance 29, 1998 by Title only on First Reading. Ordinance 30, 1998 Councilman Clark made a motion to place Ordinance 30, 1998 - Providing for Amendment to the City's Sign Code re: Non - Conforming Signs. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote of 5 -0. The City Clerk read Ordinance 30, 1998 by Title only on First Reading. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION The Commons Parcel No. 1; Parcel No. 2; Parcel No. 3 0 Principal Planner Marty Minor presented (1) The Commons Parcel No. 1 Site Plan for residential, general office, medical office, retail, and restaurant uses, located on the south side of PGA Boulevard, immediately east of its intersection with Avenue of the PGA; (2) The Commons Parcel No. 2 PUD for a mixed -use project with 17 residential units and 29,710 square feet of commercial business with 8 residential units above the businesses totaling 10,420 square feet, located on the south side of PGA Boulevard, immediately west of its intersection with Hickory Drive; and (3) The Commons Parcel No. 3 PUD for a mixed -use project with 53 residential units and 72,450 square feet of commercial business located on the south side of PGA Boulevard, immediately east of its intersection with Hickory Drive. Representatives for the petitioner provided details of the project, including architecture, clock tower, outdoor restaurant seating, outdoor seating, access and traffic configuration, landscaping, pavers, and sidewalks. The petitioner was complimented on the presentation boards. Councilman Sabatello questioned the petitioner on several items and requested improvements to existing drainage and curbing. The petitioner was complimented on their thoroughness and attention to detail. Petitioner's Attorney, Steve Mathison, requested and received City Council consensus for authorization for early review by the City Engineer's office to be paid for by the petitioner and at the risk of the petitioner. Restricted outdoor displays and uses were discussed. Attorney Mathison explained that the petitioner, working with Shady Lakes, would need help from the City in obtaining permitting for a traffic light. Staff was directed to obtain the list of items mentioned by Councilman Sabatello to assure that O CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/98 7 everything was included in conditions of approval. Square footage for proposed restaurants and the number of restaurants was discussed. Q O CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL REGULAR MEETING, 11/19/98 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Councilman Jablin, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. APPROVAL: MAYOR JOSEPH R. RUSSO O :11v1n. .As ice— N FURTADO ATTEST: 6,k)V. KOSIER, C�" c' CITY CLERK