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• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 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 8:00 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 MANAGEBW DIRECTOR
Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning thanked the Planning and
Zoning Commission members for their participation in the joint meeting
with the City Council, and provided the following information which
resulted from the workshop. A monthly information packet will be
distributed to the Planning and Zoning Commission members telling them
what has happened to applications they reviewed. A quarterly update
on all projects reviewed during the year is planned. Included in the
staff report provided to City Council will be a much more detailed
description of the Planning & Zoning Commission vote and issues.
• Applicants will be requested to provide 3- dimensional isometric color
elevations. The Growth Management Director apologized for any
confusion caused by the change in starting time to 8 p.m. for this
meeting because of the election.
Chair Carlino announced that she had heard from Tom Paganini, who said
he would provide the Commission with an update on his condition in a
couple of weeks.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
There were no items by the City Council Liaison.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of February 10, 1998 - Mr. Glidden made a motion to approve
the minutes of the February 10, 1998 meeting as amended to add City
Attorney Carole Wallace's name to those also present at the meeting.
Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. Motion carried by 4 -0 vote.
Chair Carlino announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission
section of the agenda would be next since several people had been
• waiting since 7:30 p.m. for that portion of the meeting.
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PLANNING AND ZONING MWISSION
The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Present Absent
Chair Diane Carlino, Chair Christopher Jones
Joel Channing, Vice Chair Thomas Paganini
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem. Thomas Pastore
John Nedvins Alternate Richard Masters
Alternate Dennis Solomon
Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne
Manning, City Attorney Carole Wallace, City Council Liaison David
Clark, Principal Planner Marty Minor, City Forester Mark Hendrickson,
and Planner Bahareh Keshavarz.
• Public Hearin : Petition PUD -97 -02 - Lowe 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,
X mile west of Prosperity Farms Road. (32- 41S -43E)
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated February
5, 1998. During questions by the members, a suggestion was made by
a Commission member not to repeat exterior architecture within the
same parameters used in condition 12 for paint colors. City Forester
Mark Hendrickson reviewed open space calculations for a PUD.
Bob Bentz, Land Design South, introduced Joe Leolonek, Tim Hernandez,
and Greg Fagan, who were present on behalf of the petitioner. Mr.
Bentz presented the project on behalf of Pulte Homes, the contract
buyer for the project property. Mr. Bentz provided an overview of the
project. Mr. Leolonek explained that under Code no individual model
could be next to or across the street from the same model, which was
also the limitation for elevations, and described the fire /secondary
access, lot coverage, and setbacks. Architects Rick Rigsby and Mary
Mathison were introduced. Mr. Rigsby reviewed square footage for
different models and explained the elevations. Colors were described,
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as well as the limitations of having the same color package,
individual model, and elevations near each other.
Chair Carlino declared the Public Hearing open at 8:45 p.m.
Carter Barone, Cabana Colony resident, expressed his opinion that this
project would have a long -term negative impact and that poor judgement
had been used for land use where high density already existed and the
traffic problems greatly understated. Mr. Barone presented a petition
opposing the rezoning with approximately 65 signatures of residents
of the immediate communities. Discussion ensued regarding density and
traffic.
Deborah Robinson, 3599 Crull Road, expressed traffic concerns.
Rebecca Huffman, 3036 Florida Boulevard, discussed density, heavy
traffic, and existing drainage problems. Ms. Huffman requested that
if Cabana Colony areas were to be slowly annexed into Palm Beach
Gardens that the city provide a recreation area for their children.
Lorraine Hinkle expressed her agreement with Ms. Huffman's remarks.
• Joseph Cruz, Island Road, expressed concern regarding flooding.
Chuck Jones, 2597 Oak Drive, expressed several concerns including
flooding, and suggested that the property be used for a preserve.
Tammy Smith, 3273 Grove Road, questioned whether Cabana Colony
property taxes would increase because of improved roads, and expressed
concern for an already overcrowded school, and crime because of no
recreation area for the kids.
Paul Ritchie, 3273 Grove Road, expressed his opinion that the land
should be left vacant and preserved, that the development was not
needed, and discussed flooding and traffic problems.
Nick Terzis, 2654 Lone Pine Road, stated he represented 14 homeowners
on Lone Pine Road as well as-Maranatha church, which all opposed the
rezoning; stated that Lone Pine Road is a private road, zero lot line
homes are not consistent with those in the neighborhood, and described
existing traffic problems. Mr. Terzis requested the Commission
postpone any decision until these matters had been addressed.
Carla Anchors, 3808 Florida Boulevard, requested that impact fees not
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be waived.
Cindy DeFilippo of Commissioner Marcus' office stated they were
working to determine whether Lone Pine Road was a private road or not.
City Attorney Carole Wallace reported no documentation had been
received regarding the private nature of the road from the property
owners and requested that Ms. DeFilippo contact the City Attorney's
office so that they could join forces in this matter, and also
requested that any property owners provide documentation in their
possession. Growth Management Director Manning reported that this
Public Hearing had been scheduled before this issue was known. The
City Attorney advised that if the issue was not resolved before the
Commission was ready to make a final decision, that a condition of
approval could be added, and that if the road were found to be private
the petitioner would have a problem with access to their site.
Paul Ritchie commented that the impacts of Abacoa and Sanctuary Cove
had not yet been seen.
Hearing no further comments from the public, Chair Carlino declared
• the Public Hearing closed.
Greg Fagan, civil engineer, discussed drainage issues and previous
flooding in Cabana Colony; and explained that because of the old
standards under which Cabana Colony was developed there were no
retention areas. Mr. Fagan recommended that the County be contacted
regarding those issues. Mr. Fagan explained that this project would
have its own water management system, completely separate from Cabana
Colony. After residents objected to Mr. Fagan's comments regarding
flooding, Chair Carlino requested the room be cleared.
Chair Carlino expressed concern regarding the road ownership issue.
Growth Management Director Manning suggested that a condition could
state that this project would not be scheduled for City Council action
until this issue was resolved. Another option would be to wait until
the roadway ownership issue was resolved.
Mr. Bentz discussed density, which he stated was the same as in Cabana
Colony; traffic issues; the school, which he stated was not
overcrowded; and road issues. Chair Carlino questioned whether there
were any problems with the conditions, to which Mr. Bentz responded
there were none. Chair Carlino requested Pulte's language for not
repeating elevations and models be added to Condition 12, to which Mr.
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Bentz agreed.
Mr. Solomon questioned who was maintaining the eastern portion of the
road. Al Dussett, 2740 Lone Pine Road, stated that the residents were
maintaining that portion of the road. Mr. Nedvins stated he did not
support the project because he believed it was not good growth
management, had too many homes, and the intensity in zero lot line
communities was too intense. Mr. Nedvins stated he believed 41 homes
in this project would constitute good growth management, and that the
Code and City's guidelines were faulty. Petitioner commented that the
project was below the density allowed by Code. Tim Hernandez
commented that where infrastructure actually exists that infill made
sense in order to stop population spread farther out. Mr. Glidden
thanked Mr. Dussett for his representation of the residents. Mr.
Glidden acknowledged that this project might be a little dense,
expressed concern with 55W lot coverage and suggested a 40%
limitation. Mr. Glidden recommended the rear setback be set at a
minimum of 10 feet, front setback set at 25 feet, and the side setback
set at 20 feet. Mr. Glidden also recommended that number 14 on the
City Engineer's report be included as a condition of approval, and
that there also be a condition for limiting the same units and
elevations adjacent and across the street from each other, and
expressed concern regarding the right -of -way. Mr. Channing questioned
Mr. Fagan regarding existing grade and elevations, and inquired
regarding who had done the traffic study. Mr. Bentz responded to
questions regarding the traffic study. Mr. Channing expressed concern
with density, but cautioned that the petitioner should not be
penalized because it was felt the City's code was incorrect, and
stated Pulte is a good builder. Mr. Solomon commented the land owner
has the right to make reasonable use of the land, but must adhere to
the requirements. Mr. Solomon commented that to obtain his support
the applicant would need to have larger lots with less density and
solve the traffic safety problems.
Mr. Solomon made a motion to table the petition and have the applicant
come back with a less dense project. City Attorney Wallace advised
that if no decision was made at this meeting that the Public Hearing
would be continued even though Chair Carlin had announced the Public
Hearing closed. Mr. Bentz commented that the project met City
criteria and would be an improvement to the overall area. Discussion
ensued regarding zero lot line projects. Mr. Charming commented that
the City's rules encourage flexibility and scientific evidence was
needed otherwise. Mr. Channing seconded the motion. During
discussion of the motion, Mr. Glidden expressed concern over ownership
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of Lone Pine Road; Growth Management Director Manning explained that
PUD projects gave items such as the preserve area which would not be
given under straight zoning, and explained that waivers were incentive
to gain a higher quality project. Motion carried by vote of 5 -0.
Direction to the applicant was to limit rear setback to 101, that
front setback be increased to 251, that lot coverage be a maximum of
40 %, that side corner setback be 201, that all staff conditions be
met, and that item 14 of the City Engineer's report be included as a
condition. Mr. Solomon expressed concern for safety on the spur road.
Chair Carlino suggested that the Commission take a longer look at
items during workshop meetings in the future, so that so many issues
would not need discussion at public hearings. Mr. Nedvins requested
that modifications be made to increase lot sizes which would reduce
the number of homes. Growth Management Director Manning stated that
the County representative had stated the County would be doing an
updated traffic count within the next few weeks. Mr. Bentz expressed
frustration since the petitioner had already met City and County
traffic criteria. Mr. Hernandez requested clarification regarding
what would have to be done to comply with the direction given, to
which Chair Carlino responded the Commission was split 3 to 2
• regarding lot size, that two had a problem with lot size and three did
not; but that other Commissioners might be present at the next
meeting.
Mr. Nedvins stated it had been his intent and assumption in making the
motion that the petition would be continued to the next meeting.
Chair Carlin requested that the motion be amended to state that the
petition would be continued to the next regularly scheduled Commission
meeting.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
The roll was called by Chair Carlin.
Present Absent
Chair Diane Carlino, Chair Christopher Jones
Joel Channing, Vice Chair Thomas Paganini
John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Thomas Pastore
John Nedvins Alternate Richard Masters
Alternate Dennis Solomon
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Workshop: Petition SP-98-01 PGA National - Fairway Center Office
Building
A request by Jay Grossman, agent for Seavest, Inc., for site plan
approval of two office buildings totaling 176,618 square-feet. The
12 -acre site is located within the PGA National Planned Community
District (PCD), at the southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue
of Champions. (10- 42S -42E)
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated March
4, 1998 and answered questions from the Board. Mr. Glidden
recommended that the site plan be analyzed with respect to F.A.R. and
that the retention be factored in.
Ray Royce, attorney for the applicant, introduced Jeff Ornstein,
Architectural Consultant, and Neil Merrin, agent for the principals.
An overview of the project was presented by Jay Grossman. Neil
Merrin, real estate agent for the purchasers, also provided
information. Bill Tracy, engineer, described the drainage for the
project. Mr. Royce commented that a permit would be needed from
• Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District.
Mr. Solomon pointed out that PGA national residents probably did not
know anything about this project since Avenue of Champions was owned
by Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District and a new Board of
Directors for the Homeowners Association had recently been installed;
and the residents would probably have strong opinions regarding the
height which they would express at the public hearing. Mr. Nedvins
expressed a desire for shorter buildings. Mr. Glidden commented that
86, was high and recommended shorter buildings with larger floor
plans; and recommended eliminating the second access point if it was
not required by the Fire Department. Mr. Glidden commented that he
would be more than willing to ease other parameters of the project
such as allowing buildings to be closer to the lake and closer to PGA
Boulevard in order to create bigger floor plans and thereby reduce
building height. Mr. Channing also recommended a redesign spreading
the buildings out to reduce height. Mr. Channing suggested that the
secondary access could be designated for emergency use only.
Principal Planner Minor verified that this access was the result of
a request from the Fire Department. The applicant explained that the
Board of Governors and the Architectural Committee had both been
involved in the design of the buildings and had provided 50$ of the
design; and a whole range of studies had been done with them using
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three and four -story buildings. The six -story buildings had been
chosen to preserve green space. Principal Planner Minor explained
this was a site plan within a Planned Community District for which no
public hearings were required. Chair Carlino expressed her desire for
four -story buildings.
OLD BUSINESS
Chair Carlino stated she understood that Jeff Ornstein as a former
Commissioner could not address the Board for two years, and questioned
his presence as a representative of the petitioner. City Attorney
Wallace indicated she would research that matter.
Mr. Nedvins suggested the City's fee structure for projects be
reviewed to determine whether there were any opportunities to bring
more money into the City.
Mr. Nedvins discussed future building sites along PGA Boulevard and
expressed his opinion that this was the time to stick to height
regulations.
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There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Channing, seconded
by Mr. Glidden, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at
11:10 P.M. The next meeting will beheld March 24, 1998.
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Diane Carlino, Chair
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Thomas Pastore
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Thomas Paganini
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Richard Masters, Alternate
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