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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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A request by Steven McCraney, agent, for site plan approval of a
mixed -use office /self- storage facility consisting of six (6) buildings
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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