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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 052698• • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 26, 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 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. Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning announced that a second Planner I, Angela Csinsi, had been added to the staff, and after a Planner Tech was added the Planning and Zoning Department would be fully staffed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of May 12, 1998 - Mr. Pisani made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Vice Chair Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. • ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent Chair Diane Carlino Tom Pastore Joel Channing, Vice Chair John Nedvins John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem - arrived at 7:35 p.m. Ralph Pisani Alternate Richard Masters Dennis Solomon Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham, City Attorney Carole Post, City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello, Principal Planner Marty Minor, Planner Ed Tombari, and Planner John Lindgren. Chair Carlino announced a full agenda and that the meeting would be adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Principal Planner Marty Minor advised the Trinity Church public hearing shown on the agenda would be postponed for two weeks at the Petitioner's request. Waiver WV -98 -01 - Rudolph Stehr, 382 Riverside Drive - Commercial Vehicle Planner II Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report for this petition • dated May 26, 1998, and explained staff recommended denial. • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Chair Pro Tem John Glidden arrived at this point in the meeting. During discussion, it was pointed out that it was unknown how this case was initiated, and that there was not room to park the vehicle in question anywhere else on the property. The carport was not tall enough to accommodate the vehicle. An option was to remove the ladder rack so that the van would fit in the carport, which some members of the Board felt would be a hardship. The grandfathering in of boats and recreational vehicles but not commercial vehicles was discussed. Growth Management Director Manning explained the City was actively pursuing a storage lot for residents where vehicles could be stored at a very reasonable rate. Mrs. Stehr stated the van was a regular window van and not a commercial vehicle, and only the ladders made it a commercial vehicle. Mrs. Stehr explained that her husband worked in the air conditioning business and this van was his only means of transportation, and questioned why a ladder rack was different than a luggage rack. Mrs. Stehr explained that the City's Building Department had been to the property and determined there was not enough room to park the vehicle at the side of the house. Mr. Pisani made a motion to grant the application. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Chair Pro Tem Glidden commented this was the first waiver case and suggested this • be tabled until the Board had a better sense of waiver petitions. Mr. Minor advised this was a public hearing. Chair Carlino announced the vote would be held after public comments. Mrs. Stehr advised she had furnished a petition from her neighbors to the Planning and Zoning Department and had a copy at her home; however, staff advised there was no petition in the file. Chair Carlino declared the Public Hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Carlino declared the Public Hearing closed. After further discussion in which it was pointed out that the Board would like more information concerning the desires of the neighbors and that the petitioner could still park the vehicle at their home if the petition were postponed, Mr. Pisani withdrew his motion. In response to a question regarding notification of neighbors, Growth Management Director Manning explained notification was not required under the ordinance and that neighbors were usually very reluctant to come speak against their neighbors. Attorney Post explained this vehicle had been in violation prior to the ordinance because of the ladders. Chair Carlino suggested this petition be postponed and stated the Board would like to see any signatures of neighbors which the petitioner might have and would like to be assured the van would fit under the carport if the ladders were removed. Chair Pro Tem Glidden made a motion to continue Petition WV -98 -01 to the next meeting in two weeks subject to obtaining additional • 2 • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 26, 1998 information regarding the feasibility of parking the vehicle in the carport through ladder removal and with an interest toward any written information relating to the neighbors' petition. vice Chair Channing seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Planner II Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report for this petition dated May 26, 1998, and explained staff recommended denial. Mr. and Mrs. Groce explained that there was not room to park the vehicle anywhere on the property other than in the driveway, the utility boxes were permanently attached to the pickup truck, because of storage shelves and laundry facilities in the garage there was not room for the truck, neighbors had complained because Mr. Groce was an earlier riser and the noise of him leaving in the morning bothered their sleep, and the tool boxes were what made this vehicle a commercial vehicle. Chair Carlino declared the public hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Carlino declared the public hearing closed. Vice Chair Channing suggested a hedge could be planted in front in both this case and the prior case. Growth Management Director Manning advised the City had worked with the applicants but did not know • whether a hedge had been suggested. Mr. Pisani drew a distinction between the previous case where the vehicle looked like a commercial vehicle and this case where the vehicle only appeared to be a pickup truck and was not offensive; and expressed concern that two anonymous letters had been received in this case which he commented lent credence to the idea that having a referendum by neighbors would pit neighbor against neighbor, and recommended no consideration be given to anonymous letters. Mr. Pisani made a motion to grant relief to the applicant on the basis of hardship. The motion died for lack of a second. Chair Pro Tem Glidden made a motion to postpone petition WV -98 -02 to the next meeting in two weeks, and requested field dimensions of the property and that the petitioner consult staff regarding whether a hedge would meet technical requirements for compliance. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously by 5 -0 vote. Mr. Glidden advised that if measurements taken would allow parking the vehicle in the garage that the Board might deny the waiver, therefore, the petitioner should look for a solution. Mrs. Groce explained they had considered solutions. Staff was advised field measurements would be helpful in these cases. Chair Carlino announced the Trinity United Methodist Church public hearing shown on the agenda would be postponed for two weeks at the • 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 Petitioner's request. Chair Carlino announced she was closing the Zoning Board of Appeals portion of the meeting and opening the Planning and Zoning Commission portion of the meeting. The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. Present Absent Chair Diane Carlino Tom Pastore Joel Channing, Vice Chair John Nedvins John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Alternate Richard Masters Ralph Pisani Dennis Solomon Chair Carlino announced the meeting would be adjourned at 11:30 p.m., and that the workshop petition for Golf Digest PCD would be concluded after one hour. Workshop: Petition PCD -96 -01 Golf Digest PCD • A request by Hank Skokowski, agent for WCI Communities and JCB Golf Ventures, for rezoning from Planned Development Area (PDA) to Planned Community District (PCD). The proposed Golf Digest PCD includes 1,995 residential units, 105,000 s.f. of office, 50,000 s.f. of commercial, a golf campus with training center, golf clubhouse amenities and maintenance facilities, two 18 -hole championship courses and a 9 -hole par 3 short course, 10,000 s.f. of community facility space, a city fire /police station and 15 -acre city park, a 32 -acre elementary and middle school site, and over 800 acres of wetland and upland preserves. The 2,305 -acre site is located north of PGA Boulevard, west of Florida's Turnpike, east of the Loxahatchee Slough and south of Hood Road. (3,4 & 5 - 42S -42E and 32, 33 & 34 -41 S - 42E) Principal Planner Marty Minor requested this be combined with the following petition: Workshop: Petition SP -97 -13 - Golf Digest Campus Hank Skokowski, agent for WCI Limited Partnership and Golf Digest, is requesting a site plan approval for a 26.15 -acre "Golf Campus ", a 4.1- acre golf maintenance facility, and two (2) roadways connecting PGA Boulevard with the golf campus. The site is generally located 314 mile north of PGA Boulevard and I mile west of the Florida Turnpike. (3- 42S -42E) Hank Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, distributed a fact sheet and displayed an overall master plan. Mr. Skokowski described the 4 • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 location of the project and explained that Bonnette Hunt Club would be relocated. Mr. Skokowski compared the project to BallenIsles, and explained that the project would encompass 24 acres for commercial use and only 22% of the overall area would be residential. Mr. Skokowski described land uses and public area lands within the project, and the public road proposed through the property from Hood Road to PGA Boulevard to meet the requirement for a connection to the Jog Road corridor. The School Board had targeted an elementary and a middle school for specific sites within the project, and a public park site would be improved and dedicated to the City. A commercially designated site which could be used for a new fire station was described. Parkway areas set aside for public use totaled approximately 215 acres. Mr. Skokowski explained that a variance to the 300' standard for parkway corridors was requested and explained how the petitioner planned to have some areas more than 300' to make up for those that were less. Mr. Skokowski described the proposed private gated residential community in which density was low and medium. Other residential areas were described which would not be gated, only one of which was termed high density and which consisted of multifamily units. Wetland areas were pointed out. Mr. Skokowski explained that 14 acres was designated commercial for office and retail use. Parking graphics were presented. Mr. Skokowski explained the different area designations within the master plan, and indicated every effort would be made to preserve trees. Mr. Skokowski commented that the petitioner was working with the City's environmental consultant regarding environmental protection. Mr. Skokowski is concluded his review of the overall master plan to allow development of the property in the specific configuration proposed, and advised that design details would be presented for approval during site plan review. Mr. Minor explained the process this project would follow before presentation to the City Council for possible approval. Mr. Minor reviewed the waivers requested and staff concerns, which included sidewalks on both sides of the streets, parkway system overlapping, access to western residential pods, a schedule for timing of improvements, and access for Seacoast Utility to their regional plant located on the site. Mr. Skokowski added that the petitioner had had discussions with several abutting communities and planned to meet with all of them during the next week to obtain their input. Mr. Skokowski explained that a 90 -foot segment of the City's parkway system would be built alone the south side of Hood Road. Seacoast Utility access was provided by an easement area and roadway, which would be maintained by the petitioner, and which would provide construction access in the early stages of development. A stabilized area to an FPL transmission line would be developed for a secondary emergency access for the Fire Department and later for construction access. After completion of construction, the construction accesses would become public roadways. 1. In response to Mr. Solomon's concerns regarding traffic, Mr. Skokowski explained that the petitioner believed a 2 -lane road 5 • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 was adequate through residential A -K section, and agreed to revisit placing the entry across from Eastpointe Boulevard to take traffic more directly to school and park sites. Mr. Skokowski commented that drainage for the site was proposed to be developed by the Northern Water Control District, and explained the phasing for Phase I, for which the petitioner requested the office component and fire station be exceptions to the proposed staff condition of approval that there would be no non - residential development before commencement of residential construction. Mr. Glidden discussed the fire station to be moved from PGA National, the PGA Boulevard entrance, the 70' height limits which Mr. Skokowski explained were for taller office structures, proposed FAR's which Mr. Skokowski explained would be very low, validation by staff of the comparisons made to other projects, and full pedestrian circulation throughout the whole project. Mr. Glidden requested a color reduced plan of the master plan for the next meeting. Vice Chair Channing questioned the height of the berms, which Mr. Skokowski explained would be approximately 5 feet above the reservoir buffers. Mr. Skokowski pointed out a pathway on the north side of the road through open space, and explained there would be open views into the project from PGA Boulevard. Mr. Pisani deferred his comments to a later time. • Mr. Skokowski presented the site plan, and displayed the landscape concept. Architect Pat Seagraves provided an overview of the design theme and displayed the clubhouse model, described as Florida style, and described the amenities to be included. The landscape plan was displayed, and Mr. Skokowski pointed out the campus plan elements. Mr. Skokowski explained eight lots would be sold to corporations for retreats, which would be very large custom homes to accommodate guests of the corporations. Landscape Architect Bruce Howard reviewed the landscape plan and signage, and described the overall feel to be like the Palm Beach area. Mr. Glidden commented on the custom corporate lodges should be handled as single family residences or presented on their own with design elements to compliment the clubhouse. Mr. Skokowski explained that the petitioner would provide guidelines for those residences and would assure they were enforced. Chair Carlino announced that Mr. Glidden was stepping down due to not feeling well. 6 • r1 U • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 • SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE The roll was called by Chair Carlino. Chair Diane Carlino Joel Channing, Vice Chair Ralph Pisani Dennis Solomon Absent Tom Pastore John Nedvins Alternate Richard Masters John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem George F. White, agent for Patrick M. Guarini, is requesting site plan approval for a 117 -unit Hampton Inn Hotel on Lot 1 of the Plat of RCA Boulevard Center. The four -story hotel will be approximately 73,480 square feet in size. The site area is approximately 2.75 acres in area. RCA Center Lot 1 is located at the northeast corner of State Access Road (RCA Boulevard) /Northcorp Parkway and RCA Boulevard. (1- 42S -43E, 6- 42S -43E) Planner II Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report for this petition dated May 26, 1998. Stacking distance was discussed. Mr. Channing expressed his opinion that the stacking distance was sufficient. John Vaughn, agent for the petitioner, explained that relief to the 100' stacking requirement had been requested of the City Engineers, and suggested alternatives that could be provided. Chair Carlino suggested the condition of approval could require 100' right of way with means of mediation. Growth Management Director Manning explained there were ways of resolving the problem by using the loading spaces and staff would be happy to work with the applicant. Chair Carlino recommended additional landscaping around the building, to which Mr. Vaughn responded there was a sight triangle which prevented additional landscaping in one area. Mr. Pisani questioned whether the applicant was prepared to follow the staff recommendation regarding the 100' stacking requirement, to which Mr. Vaughn expressed the petitioner's willingness to cooperate. Vice Chair Channing questioned the small amount of landscape buffering depicted in a photograph provided by the petitioner. Discussion ensued. Landscape Architect Michael Phillips described the planting materials, sizes , and distances between plants in the landscape plan. Vice Chair Channing questioned whether a wall could be used to screen parking. Growth Management Director Manning explained the landscape plan met all requirements, but expressed staff concerns that this project be more compatible with adjacent properties. Mr. Solomon expressed his opinion the landscaping look was too bare, and suggested plants be 7 • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 26, 1998 installed at a larger size. Growth Management Director Manning advised the Board could look for a higher level of quality. Discussion ensued. Mr. Channing commented the parking was not screened and the building was exposed and was unattractive. Mr. Vaughn explained the owner was willing to add more landscaping, and suggested direction be given to the City Forester so that the petitioner could work with him. Members of the Board expressed concern with moving forward without the Board reviewing the final landscape plan. City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello advised the landscape plan must come back for the Board's review. Mr. Channing stated his opinion the landscaping was great, the building needed architectural changes, and the parking lot should be screened with a berm or possible berm /wall combination. Chip Carlson, attorney representing the contract purchaser, explained the project needed to be moved forward to be able to be open for the season. Mr. Carlson explained that the leftover portion of Lot 1 which was of concern would be addressed by replatting or by coming in with standards addressing that roadway. Chair Carlino expressed sympathy for the petitioner's schedule but felt it would not be in accordance with City Council's wishes to move the project forward without first approving the landscape plan. Mr. Solomon requested additional landscaping and possibly a berm and sections of wall along the southern and western boundaries. Mr. Solomon stated he was satisfied with the building. Mr. Pisani deferred to Mr. Sabatello. Chair Carlino stated this would give the petitioner additional time to also resolve with the stacking issue. Mr. Vaughn requested suggestions for the building architecture, to which Mr. • Channing responded the building needed to be dressed up. Hank Skokowski, agent for WCI Limited Partnership and Golf Digest, is requesting a site plan approval for a 26.15 -acre "Golf Campus ", a 4.1- acre golf maintenance facility, and two (2) roadways connecting PGA Boulevard with the golf campus. The site is generally located 314 mile north of PGA Boulevard and J mile west of the Florida Turnpike. (3- 42S -42E) Chair Carlino announced that this petition had been presented earlier in the Planning and Zoning portion of the meeting. Mr. Solomon commented that the overall project buildout date of 2003 was ambitious and questioned whether it would be significant to the City if the public golf facilities were someday made private. Growth Management Director Manning advised this project met land uses for parks and schools, and that golf facilities were not an issue. IF " • 11 ,q ' / • _/ to City Cou-zcil: Petitio A request by Steven McCraney, agent, for site plan approval of a mixed -use office /self- storage facility consisting of six (6) buildings • 0 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • May 26, 1998 constructed in two phases, and totaling 134,445 square feet. The 8.059 -acre site is located on Lot 8 of PGA National Commerce Park within PGA National Planned Community District. (15- 42S -42E) Principal Planner Marty Minor explained at the May 12 meeting the Board had reviewed this petition and requested a letter of support from the PGA National POA, which had been received. Mr. Minor reviewed the May 26, 1998 staff report, and verified all issues touched upon at the last meeting had been covered. Chair Carlino expressed concern that the Board had asked for a color rendering and none had been provided. Richard Sun, Architect for the project, stated it was his understanding a 3 -D color rendering was not required. Mr. Sun explained that all elevations had been provided, and displayed an elevation showing the scale of the building with the existing 3' berm and plantings up to 251, drawn to scale. Mr. Sun verified that the roof drainage had been changed and that the PGA POA letter had been incorporated per the City Forester's comment. Mr. Pisani inquired how the screening of two areas requested by the POA had been resolved, to which Mr. Sun responded a hedge was installed at 48" to be maintained at 81. Hedge material was described. The berm height was described as 2'. Mr. Solomon made a motion to approve Petition SP -98 -05 for recommendation to the City Council with the following conditions: • 1. Outdoor storage or outside work shall not be allowed on site. 2. Buildings and the site shall be used for interior storage only and the developer shall not sell, rent or allow the outside storage of vehicles, including watercraft. 3. Prior to site plan approval, the applicant shall revise the conceptual drainage plan to show the pre- treatment method that will be used for the storm water runoff as required by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). 4. Prior to site plan approval, the applicant shall produce letters of authorization from Bell South and Florida Power & Light (FPL) permitting landscaping outside the utility easements. S. Prior to scheduling this petition for City Council, the applicant shall incorporate the recommendations of the PGA POA into the site plan and landscape plans. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pisani, and carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. Workshop: Petition SP- 98 -04- ABC Liquor Store • 9 0 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 A request by John C. Kelly, agent, for site plan approval of a liquor store and a general retail store for a total of 26,092 square feet. The 3.17 -acre site is located at the former Scotty's site at the northeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and Keating Drive. (13-425 - 42E) Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated May 26, 1998. Mr. Pisani inquired regarding the number of stores that could sell hard liquor within a certain area. Mr. Minor responded that because the store would sell hard liquor they must be 750' from any church or school, and the package store across the street had no effect. Mr. Channing questioned the strong colors of the building, to which the Growth Management Director responded the City's code called for uniform colors; however, a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding logos and colors was under study, the results of which the Board would be advised. Other points discussed were that there were no waivers requested, there would be no consumption or entertainment on the premises, and the covered parking would be what was already existing at the current building. John Kelly, Engineer, agent for the petitioner, expressed willingness to comply with any conditions. Phyllis Fitzpatrick, Construction Coordinator for ABC Liquors, explained that shopping carts would be kept inside the store and clerks would bring the carts back inside after they were used by customers. Chair Carlino advised the applicant that they would need to comply with the City's policies • regarding shopping carts. Ms. Fitzpatrick explained a third of the building would be leased to a tenant who sold party supplies. Carding policies were discussed. Ms. Fitzpatrick explained there were approximately 165 ABC Liquor Stores in south Florida. Mr. Pisani requested staff be advised of the location of the closest store similar to this one so that the Board might visit it. The building exterior was explained by Ms. Fitzpatrick. Mr. Channing recommended extending the mansard treatment. Mr. Kelly verified there was landscaping and irrigation on Keating Drive. Signage was discussed. Chair Carlino expressed dislike for the three colors used on the sign and agreed with Mr. Channing's suggestion to extend the mansard treating along the front. Mr. Channing questioned whether the sign colors had ever been modified, to which Ms. Fitzpatrick responded they were modified for the Coral Springs store. Chair Carlino inquired as to the process regarding Art in Public Places, to which Mr. Minor responded the Art Advisory Committee made recommendations to the City Council. Discussion of whether the 100' stacking requirement was required determined it was not a problem for this site. There was no old business to come before the Board. 10 9 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 NEW BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Board. STEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello commented that after review of the Lone Pine project by Pulte, the City Council had expressed the following concerns: Density too high, setbacks not good, small lots, sides of homes on roadways, and trash pickup. Mr. Sabatello explained that substantial changes would be needed, and he would update the Board regarding future comments. Councilman Sabatello expressed his opinion that the Zoning Board of Appeals action at tonight's meeting postponing making a decision on requested waivers had been good. Mr. Sabatello suggested the following items which would be helpful in considering waiver requests: plans with dimensions, photographs of the property as well as of neighboring properties, heights and clearance of garages and carports, more direction from staff regarding items such as built -in garage storage that could be removed. Mr. Sabatello advised that consistency was very important in deciding whether to grant waivers. Discussion ensued regarding commercial vehicles. Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham explained the code had been in place for many years but had not been enforced; and enforcement had come about as a result of • complaints by residents. Growth Management Director Manning assured the Board that at the next meeting more information on hardship issues would be provided. Councilman Sabatello suggested criteria for each request always be presented in the same format. After further discussion, Growth Management Director Manning advised that staff would clarify whether a consensus of the neighborhood could be taken. 11 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes May 26, 1998 There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Pisani, seconded by Mr. Solomon, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. The next mee 'ng will be held June 9, 1998. APPROVED: : O4-� (Absent) John Nedvins (Absent) Thomas Pastore l7 Ralph Pis Dennis Solomon (Absent) Richard Masters, Alternate 'e Holloman, Secretary 12