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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 120997CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 9, 1997 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. Growth Management Director Roxane Manning welcomed Joel Channing as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Manning reported that City Manager Herakovich was working with the City Council to choose a date for the workshop meeting requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the role of the Commission and for guidance from the City Council in handling various types of applications, which would possibly be held in early February. Ms. Manning requested a list from the Commissioners of items they would like to discuss at that meeting in addition to conditional uses and straight zoning. Growth Management Director Manning thanked Mr. Glidden for his letter regarding the new City Hall, and explained that at the second meeting • in January, 1998, the architect would bring that project back before the Planning and Zoning Commission for additional review, at which time Mr. Glidden's questions would be answered and details discussed at the last meeting would be addressed, and drawings would be presented showing changes which had been made. Ms. Manning reported that the roof had been changed and that construction documents were anticipated to be 50% at the end of February, 1998, and that the fence would be discussed at a meeting of the Impact Committee the next day. There were no items by the City Council Liaison. Minutes of October 28 - Mr. Nedvins made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 28, 1997 meeting as submitted. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. Minutes of November 25 - Mr. Nedvins made a motion to approved the minutes of the November 25, 1997 meeting as submitted. Mr. Channing seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 4 -0, with Mr. Glidden and Mr. Jones abstaining. L� Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 9, 1997 is SITE PLAN APPEARANCE AND REVIEW COMMITTEE The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the meeting. Chair Diane Carlino Joel Channing John Glidden Christopher Jones Richard Masters John Nedvins Thomas Pastore Thomas Paganini Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne Manning, City Council Liaison David Clark, City Attorney Carole Wallace, Principal Planner Marty Minor, City Forester Mark Hendrickson, and Planner Bahareh Keshavarz. Workshop-L Petition SP -97 -16 - Devonshire Life Care A request by Steve Tendrich, agent for Devonshire Associates, Ltd., for an amendment to the approved site plan for Parcel M -22 within PGA National Resort Community. The proposed amendment includes landscaping and phasing modifications, addition of 6 parking spaces, addition of 90 covered parking spaces, elimination of the resident drop -off area, and addition of sidewalks. The 22.49 acre site is located approximately one -half mile north of the intersection of Ryder Cup Boulevard, on the west side of Ryder Cup Boulevard, within PGA National Planned Community District. Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated December 3, 1997. City Forester Mark Hendrickson explained that he had become involved in this project some months ago when it was realized that landscaping had been removed from the Ryder Cup Boulevard area, and that his code enforcement action had triggered this application. Mr. Hendrickson discussed the vegetation that had been removed as well as the new proposed landscaping, and indicated that he was satisfied with the new plan, which would add more vegetation. The City Forester recommended that Condition 12 not be waived as requested by the applicant, but be modified to only apply to the northwest corner to protect existing vegetation in that area. Mr. Channing questioned why bischofia trees were undesirable, to which Mr. Hendrickson responded they were now considered an invasive exotic since seedlings had been discovered in natural areas. Principal Planner Minor explained that a DRC meeting had been held the previous day regarding this application and the Building Department 2 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 9, 1997 and Fire Department had had no outstanding concerns; the Engineering Department had reported minor concerns which were being worked out; and a permit would need to be obtained from the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District. Mr. Minor clarified for Mr. Channing that the applicant was covering more parking, adding additional parking, and changing the landscape plan. Steve Tendrich, agent for the petitioner, reported that the petitioner had taken care of issues in reference to engineering, Seacoast Utilities, and Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District. Mr. Tendrich explained that approximately 43% of the units would have a covered parking space, that many of the Devonshire residents still drove, and that requests were continually received from residents for more parking. Mr. Tendrich apologized for the accidental removal of landscaping by the bulldozer operator. Green mesh screening was proposed. Mr. Tendrich reported that units in this project were selling at a very rapid rate and that 80% had been presold, with more demands for one - bedroom units. Four large units had been divided in half to make one - bedroom units, which necessitated no changes to the building exterior. Mr. Tendrich explained that because it was unknown where the drop -off would be, it had been eliminated for the present; but he would be returning before the Board to present that item in a separate application at a later date. Mr. Tendrich pointed out that the sidewalk had been added to the plans since although it had always existed it had not been shown on the originally approved plans. Mr. Tendrich stated that the applicant had no problem with condition 12. • In response to questions from members of the Board, Mr. Tendrich explained that the minimum age for residency was 62, and that the privacy fence screening construction activities was temporary. Mr. Glidden suggested that the sidewalk be connected to the parking area possibly by reversing the location of the landscaping and the sidewalk. Mr. Tendrich explained that valet parking was available. Mr. Glidden commented that in the single line master plan drawing, the turning radius seemed very tight in the "T" intersection at the first big circular area coming in off the main entrance; however, in the paving plan they were much broader and he hoped that would be the governing plan. Mr. Tendrich agreed. Mr. Glidden questioned one area of the roof that appeared to allow rainwater to dump directly onto the sidewalk, to which Mr. Tendrich responded that he would check with the architect. The applicant was requested to indicate colors and materials on the plans. Chair Carlino clarified that staff would revise conditions 4 and 12, and that the applicant would obtain sign -off from Northern Palm Beach Improvement District. Mr. Tendrich explained that the new plans would be submitted both to Seacoast Utilities and to Northern Palm Beach Improvement District. Mr. Tendrich was advised that the next appearance before this Board would be on January 13, 1998. 0 s • • • Planning & Zoning December 9, 1997 There was no old busi ion Minutes s to come before the Commission. Mr. Glidden made a motion to revise the minutes of the October 28, 1997 meeting to show Mr.1 Pastore as present. Mr. Nedvins seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. Mr. Jones made a motion lto cancel the meeting scheduled for December 23. Mr. Masters seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. During discussion of election of a Vice Chair, Mr. Glidden nominated Joel Channing and Mr. Jones nominated John Glidden. Mr. Glidden withdrew from the nomination. Term limits were discussed. Chair Carlino called for a vote on the nomination, and all indicated they were in favor. Chair Carlino called for a nomination for Chair Pro Tem. Mr. Glidden nominated Christopher Jones, who withdrew from the nomination. Mr. Channing made a motion to nominate John Glidden as Chair Pro Tem; four Commission members seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. The length of Mr. Channing's term was discussed, since he pointed out that although his term) was listed as two years the length of time shown was actually less than one year. It was explained that Mr. Channinv might have been appointed to fill an unexpired term which at its expiration would be renewed. It was clarified that after members had served for six years they must remain off the Board for one year. 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 9, 1997 • ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion by Christopher Jones, seconded by John Nedvins, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. The next meeting will be held January 13, 1998. 04 ;P • r: (Absent) Thomas Pastore J Jo 1 Cha n � J.'a" 4'Z Richard Masters, Alternate v Ba reh Kesh z, Secretary R