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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 021098CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 10, 1998 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chair Diane Carlino at 7:30 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 a Planning and Zoning Workshop meeting with the City Council would be held February 26, 1998. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON There were no items by the City Council Liaison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of January 27, 1998 - Mr. Masters made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 27, 1998 meeting as submitted. Mr. Channing • seconded the motion. Motion carried by 4 -0 vote, with Mr. Glidden abstaining. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the meeting. Present Chair Diane Carlino, Chair Joel Channing, Vice Chair John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Alternate Richard Masters Alternate Dennis Solomon Christopher Jones Thomas Paganini Thomas Pastore John Nedvins Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, City Manager Bobbie Herakovich, Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham, City Attorney Carol Wallace -Post, Building Official Jack Hanson, Principal Planners Kim Glas Castro and Marty Minor, and Planner Bahareh Keshavarz. City Council Liaison David Clark arrived at 7:40 P.M. • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro reviewed the staff memorandum dated February 5, 1998. In response to questions from Commission members, Principal Planner Glas Castro explained that there was presently no alternative to PUD and PCD designations, and clarified the number of categories. During discussion of the MXD language, Mr. Solomon commented that the language stating that the City Council may waive the maximum non- residential height for employment center buildings seemed to be a very narrow parameter for a waiver. Ms. Glas Castro explained that the intent had been to keep the neighborhood commercial height to 2 -3 stories, but employment centers might have taller buildings. Ms. Glas Castro described types of buildings which could be neighborhood commercial, and the definition of district park. In response to Mr. Solomon's question regarding whether fees in policy 2.12.6 referred to conveyance of fee title or money, Ms. Glas Castro stated she would clarify that definition with City Engineer Len Lindhal. esentation: Update on the new Palm Beach Gardens Municipal Comple Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning explained that Architects Kevin Ratigan and Dale Ciapetti were present to explain changes which had been made to the plans since the last presentation to the Planning • and Zoning Commission. Ms. Manning introduced others present on behalf of the project: Tim Messler, Landscape Architect Andy Cassore, and Construction Manager Tony Panagianco, who was working with Bill Mignogna. Mr. Ratigan provided a status update which incorporated comments made at the previous presentation. The roof design had been simplified; and the traffic circle and the Council chambers had been refined; accessibility to the porte cochere had been improved, walkways had been added along the main parking lot drive, and a gated exit had been provided at the northeast corner of parking near the soccer fields. Mr. Ratigan answered questions from the Commission members. Mr. Glidden expressed concern regarding the difficulty of maneuvering around the traffic circle. City Manager Herakovich explained that LDR rules had been followed. Mr. Glidden suggested that in the future City projects follow the same process as other projects. City Manager Herakovich explained that since the client was the City Council, their wishes were considered first, which made the process backwards; however, comments from the Planning and Zoning Commission had been very helpful and were appreciated. Mr. Glidden stated that his request still stood. The tower element was discussed. Mr. Ciapetti described the proposed clay roof tile. Mr. Channing suggested a change be made in the layout of offices to place planners next to the Growth Management Director's office. 40 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Workshop: Petition PUD -97 -02 - Lone Pine A request by Land Design South, agent, for the rezoning of a site from Planned Development Area to Planned Unit Development for the construction of 65 zero - lot -line homes. The 14.47 -acre site is located at the northeast corner of Lone Pine Road and Easterly Avenue, I mile west of Prosperity Farms Road. Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated February 5, 1998. Bob Bentz presented the project on behalf of Pulte Homes, the contract buyer for the project property. Mr. Channing inquired as to the finish floor elevation, to which the response was that the school across the road had a finish floor elevation of 914" and had experienced a 6" level of flooding in October 1995; therefore the project's road had been designed at 11'. Mr. Minor explained the basis for comparison used for the chart in the staff report. Mr. Bentz commented that the site used for the sales trailer would become a home site, and that a HOA would maintain the roads. The utility easement on the west was to be open space maintained with a 15 -foot buffer in case in the future imminent domain was exercised. Conrad Smith reported the architectural plans were in the process of modification and would be resubmitted. Mr. Bentz explained there would be three different products offered within a price range of approximately $120,000 to $150,000. • Mr. Channing left at this point in the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Solomon observed that two lots instead of three might be better at the end of the driveway to reduce density, to which Mr. Bentz responded that those were often considered premium lots by buyers because of their location. The purpose of the open space tract was discussed by Mr. Bentz, who explained that the site plan had been developed to give a sense of community, with homes placed as much as possible on the canal, the internal lakes, or the preserve area. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent Chair Diane Carlino, Chair Joel Channing, Vice Chair (Left John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem the meeting at 8:30 P.M.) Richard Masters Christopher Jones Alternate Dennis Solomon Thomas Paganini Thomas Pastore Alternate John Nedvins • s Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 Workshop: Petition SP -97 -20 Northcorp Lot 13 - Burns Road Self Storage A request by George T. Kelly, owner, for site plan approval of a mini - storage facility consisting of four (4) buildings totaling 81,852 square feet. The 3 -acre site is located on lot 13 of the South Park Center within Northcorp Planned Community District (PCD). (7- 42S -43E) Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated February 3, 1998. Items questioned included fire protection, site circulation, the two -way driveway, and a comment was made that the buildings on Burns Road should be heavily landscaped. Jeff Iravani, consultant for the pro' ject, introduced others present on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Iravani explained that the buildings had been located so that maximum landscaping and buffering could be provided along Burns Road. Mr. Iravani commented that the City's code required a lot of parking for self- storage facilities; however, much of it would never be utilized, which would provide room for cars to back up and make U- turns. Mr. Iravani was requested to bring materials samples to the next meeting. Architect Richard Sun reviewed the building architectural features. Mr. Glidden discussed the roof, the proposed landscaping, and suggested the possibility of a pitched roof at the southeast corner of the main building. David Pockman, Landscape Architect, reviewed the landscape plan. Mr. Glidden requested that existing and proposed plantings be indicated on the landscape plan so that Committee members could drive by and decide • whether the proposed plantings would provide the desired level of screening for the building; and that landscaping be depicted on the elevations in color and drawn to scale. Mr. Glidden explained that sufficient screening could alleviate concerns regarding an industrial type building. Mr. Glidden recommended a pitched roof at the southeast corner to soften the building. Mr. Glidden also requested rooftop equipment be shown along with proposed screening, and explained that a condition of approval would be that the top of the highest piece of equipment must be no higher than the top of the screen parapet wall. Any equipment located on the ground with proposed screening was also requested to be shown. The East Park Drive improvement was discussed, which Mr. Minor explained would affect the building permit. The petitioner was requested to return with a landscape plan depicting existing and proposed plantings, and that the plans conform to minimum drive aisle requirements. There was no old business to come before the meeting. There was no new business to come before the meeting. is 4 i I- Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes February 10, 1998 There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Glidden, seconded by Mr. Masters, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. The February 24, 1998, meeting is canceled. Therefore, the next meeting will be held March 10, 1998. APPROVED • a--&'� Diane rlino Chair J idden (Absent) Thomas Pastore (Absent) Thomas Paganini Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary 5