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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 081198CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 11, 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 6:30 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 There were no comments by the Growth Management Director. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON There were no comments by the City Council Liaison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of July 28, 1998 - Mr. Masters made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 28, 1998 meeting. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. Motion carried by 4 -0 vote to approve the minutes as submitted at this meeting. Chair Diane Carlino abstained. Note: Minutes were changed after distribution to Commissioners and prior to the meeting at the request of City Attorney Carole Post, to change the language from: "Mr. Channing questioned whether he would have a conflict of interest since Plastridge had been his insurance agent approximately five years ago, and was assured by Attorney Post that he had no conflict of interest" to the following: "Mr. Channing questioned whether he would have a conflict of interest since Plastridge had been his insurance agent approximately five years ago. Mr. Channing verified he had no financial interest in the project; therefore, Attorney Post indicated that he had no conflict of interest." 0 ® Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 1998 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The roll was called by Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting. F• - @- Chair Diane Carlino John Nedvins Joel Channing, Vice Chair Ralph Pisani John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem Alternate Richard Masters Dennis Solomon Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning who arrived at 6:35 p.m., City Attorney Carole Post, City Council Liaison Carl Sabatello who arrived at 6:38 p.m., and Principal Planner Kim Glas. Recommendation to City Council: Petition DRI -98 -01 - PGA National DRI Amendment Frank S. Palen, Esquire, agent for PGA Venture, Ltd., a Florida Limited Partnership, is requesting an amendment to the PGA National Development of Regional Impact Development Order and the approval of an "Essentially Built Out DRI Agreement ", which will effectively replace Resolution 43, 1978, as amended. The PGA National Resort Community is located west of the Florida Turnpike, between Northlake Boulevard and PGA Boulevard (9, 10, 15, 16- 42S -42E) Principal Planner Kim Glas reviewed the staff report dated August 11, 1998, and explained that if approval of this request were granted this project would be considered closed out and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council would not be involved in future changes. Land use changes within PGA National would require a traffic study to determine whether a use could be converted or expanded or whether impact on the components of the agreement would open a State issue. Ms. Glas explained that other conditions in the development order were being revised regarding traffic improvements which had not been made because thresholds were not triggered and would never be attained. Ms. Glas reported that Palm Beach County had signed off indicating they had no problem with these traffic conditions being eliminated from the development order. Because this project was the first DRI in the State of Florida to reach buildout, the agreement which would be signed by DCA, the City, and the Master Developer would take time to work out. Vice Chair Channing questioned any effect on concurrency, to which Ms. 2 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 1998 Glas responded that because this project had developed less intensely than originally planned, there would be some reduction in the figures. Ms. Glas reported that the recalculation of square footage of industrial use based on trip generation was 224,820, which combined with American Computing Imaging would be a total of 229,796 for Light Industrial. In response to questions from Commission members, Ms. Glas reviewed the approved and final calculations for different uses; pointed out the land remaining available for building; explained that the uncommitted square footage could be used in the future for redevelopment of existing sites; and reported the only construction requirements of the developer which had not been done were intersection improvements which were never warranted. Frank Palen, Esquire, agent for the petitioner, explained that approval of this request would simplify matters in the future by limiting involvement in zoning issues within PGA National to the local level so long as traffic parameters of the original approval were not exceeded. Mr. Palen reviewed actions which had been taken by the developer, such as eliminating the requirement for signalization at Avenue of the Champions and at Northlake Boulevard and eliminating other roadway improvements at closed entrances, with approval of the County Engineer. Mr. Palen explained that the City was proposing to move the fire station from PGA National to Golf Digest for better • response time, which would free land for future development; and that a condition was proposed to give the PGA National Property Owners Association architectural control. Mr. Palen reviewed proposed changes to the Master Plan, which included redesignating the parcel proposed for a nursing home as commercial, and minor changes to the table. Mr. Palen explained that if traffic levels which were set aside were ever exceeded in the future, the development would have to go into the private marketplace to compete for concurrency intensity just like everyone else. Chair Carlino advised that the Commission desired that any proposals for sites or changes within the development be reasonable with good site plans, and that they would work properly. Discussion ensued regarding Parcel M -37, intended for recreational use, and what would happen if PGA National decided to change that use. Traffic criteria which would create DRI involvement in the future were discussed. Mr. Glidden questioned whether the POA was aware of this petition and the status of Parcel M -37, to which Mr. Palen responded that this parcel was originally designated as a recreational facility for the club with 17 unbuilt tennis courts and the intensities assigned for that purpose still stood, with which Ms. Glas agreed. Mr. Solomon made a motion to approve recommendation to the City Council of Petition DRI -98 -01 with the following condition: 1. Prior to City Council workshop, the petitioner shall revise the proposed master plan 'Allocation of Non - Residential Land Uses' • 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 1998 chart to be consistent with staff's approved project figures. Vice Chair Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue to begin their meetings at 6:30 p.m. • • a 0 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 11, 1998 • There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Masters, seconded by Mr. Channing, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting will be held August 25, 1998. APPROVED • Dia e Carliho, Chair Vide Chair JdQhn GljAden, Chair Pro Tem (Absent) John Nedvins (Absent) Ralph Pisani A Dennis,/,,Sol J ie Holloman, Secretary Masters, Alternate %Ti feAunw HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. • 5345 Woodland Lakes Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 August 25, 1998 City of Palm Beach Gardens RE: Planning and Zoning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting - August 25, 1998 10500 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL Dear Ms. Carlino: We have been advised that the above referenced meeting is not open to the public or residents affected by these proceedings. In light of.the above, we request that the Planning and Zoning Commission withhold making any decision on items VIII, IX, X and XI refered to as The Commons. Our task force will present at your next open meeting our concerns and objections to the acceptance of the proposed "Commons" development. •Kindly contact me at 626 -9,34p one week in advance of your next open meeting, thus enabling me to assemble our task force for a presentation. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. cc: Regular Members :7 Si rely, Roy rtin President, Homeowners Association %Ti HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. • 5345 Woodland Lakes Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 May 7, 1998 To: Mayor Joseph Russo and Council Members RE: Resolution 19, 1998 (Currently referred to as "The Commons ") We the undersigned feel that we cannot address our concerns to the item of CONCURRENCY at the upcoming Council Meeting of May 7, 1998• With the knowledge of a mixed use petition for commercial, residential and office space for parcels #1, #2 and #3, in the offering, we feel the item of character for PGA Boulevard should be addressed simultaneously. PGA Boulevard is the only remaining gateway, beautifully landscaped and maintained, leading into the new downtown Palm Beach Garden Municipal Complex, for which the city should be complimented. • We feel that through some oversight by the powers that be, this may be destroyed and not preserved in the best interest of the city and its residents. For the past 25 years, the area has been developed as a residential community, free of the eliments that undermine the value of its attract- iveness. We would like to maintain the existing character on the north and south side of PGA Boulevard as a residential community. This could easily be accomplished by establishing guidelines of low density with additional landscaping and building setbacks which can only add to the beauty and appeal of the gateway to the new Municipal Complex. The impact by an uncontrolled condition could have serious adverse consequences to the following: a) Devaluation of Property b) Fire Department c) Traffic • d) Increase, Existing Office Vacancy Rentals Page 2 11C: • Resolution 19, 1998 n U • A task force of neighborhood residents is currently assembling a brochure of panorama photographs, (a few preliminary attached for your perusal) and studies for future presentation to the Council. When complete in approxi -- mately 30 days, these will best reflect our concerns and recommendations. In light of the above, we would appreciate your removing the item of CONCURRENCY from the agenda of your Council Meeting of May 7, 1998. This will allow us to make a comprehensive presentation to the City Council and Zoning and Planning Departments for an in -depth review and evaluation, after which the item of "Concurrency" can be rescheduled. Thank you for your accommodation in this matter. Gam. Sam Wohlford, esident_, Condominium Assoc. _