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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
November 25, 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.
ITBNS BY GROWTH MANAGBWENT DIRECTOR
There were no items by the Growth Management Director.
ITEKS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Council member David Clark, City Council Liaison, explained that the
petition for the NorthMil Plaza project had been sent back for further
work with strong comments regarding the site plan not relating
properly to the neighborhood and safety issues. Chair Carlino
requested a copy of the conditions of approval for the recently
approved Christ Fellowship Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of October 28 - Chair Carlino noted that Tom Pastore arrived
late, and requested that the roll call reflect that he was present.
The minutes were tabled until the next meeting.
SITE PLAN APPEARANCE AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
The roll was called by Planner Ed Tombari, Secretary for the meeting.
Present
Chair Diane Carlino
Joel Channing
John Nedvins
Richard Masters
Thomas Paganini
Absent
Chair Elect William Mignogna
John Glidden
Christopher Jones
Thomas Pastore
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Principal Planner Marty Minor explained that Chair Elect William
Mignogna had resigned due to the fact that he had been appointed
Construction Manager for the new City Hall complex, and as an employee
of the City could no longer remain on the Board. Attorney Carol
Wallace explained that John Nedvins had become a regular Board member,
replacing Jeffrey Ornstein; and that Richard Masters had been
appointed an alternate member.
Also present at the meeting were Growth Management Director Roxanne
Manning, City Council Liaison David Clark, City Attorney Carole
Wallace, Principal Planner Marty Minor, and Planner Edward Tombari.
Recommendation for A,vvroval: Petition SP -97 -11 North County Government
Center Parcels 1 & 6: Jim Barnes, agent, is requesting the approval
of two (2) site plans within the North County Government Center
Planned Community Development. The site plan approval would allow for
a 22,137 square foot increase in the size of the North County
Courthouse and Government Center building (Parcel 1) . The site plan
approval would also provide for the creation of a 3.215 acre passive
• park (Parcel 6). The North County Government Center Planned Community
Development is generally located at the southwest corner of PGA
Boulevard and Campus Drive (5-42S-43H).
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated November
25, 1997.
Jim Barnes, agent for the petitioner, responded to questions from
members of the Board, and explained that the glass met standard
building code. Mr. Barnes commented that the County had been working
with DMV and FHP at the State level regarding relocation of the DMV
building and reported that an RFP had been issued for land on which
to build a new facility. Mr. Barnes explained that currently the mall
bore the entire cost for the continuous maintenance of PGA Boulevard,
and that the passive park area was not proposed to be fenced. Mr.
Minor stated that Engineer Tammy Jacobson's conditions had been met.
Mr. Barnes explained that the proposed landscaping was consistent with
that located along the PGA Boulevard corridor; and that landscaping
in the 55 -foot buffer was in place and consisted mainly of pine trees,
some of which had been relocated from the library site when that
building was constructed. Discussion ensued regarding the grading for
the proposed dry retention site. Chair Carlino questioned whether
this Board should review the bus stop shelter, to which Mr. Minor
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indicated that this project was not at that point in the approval
process. Chair Carlino recommended that design elements, colors, and
building materials of the bus shelter be compatible with those of the
main building, and that landscaping be added to the shelter area, and
that those items be included in the proposed staff condition number
5.
Mr. Channing made a motion to approve Petition SP -97 -11 with the
following conditions:
(1) All associated landscaping along Campus Drive adjacent to the
North County Government Center Site Plan shall be installed and
maintained in conjunction with the completion of said site plan
and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
(2) The petitioner shall pay one -half ( %) of the continuous
maintenance cost for 250 lineal feet of the landscaped median of
PGA Boulevard.
(3) The petitioner shall connect the passive park sidewalk system to
the future Palm Beach County Drive sidewalk at the time when the
future Palm Beach County Drive is constructed.
(4) The petitioner shall erect two (2) passive park signs, no larger
than 301 x 360, advising the public of the park's hours and use.
The park shall not be open to the public after dark.
(5) Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall provide
elevations of a bus stop shelter which incorporate design
elements, colors, and materials which are compatible with the
main building, as well as the addition of landscaping.
(6) The applicant shall submit for our review and approval a
Photometric Lighting Plan for Parcel 1, Phase 1, 2, and 3 that
provides the minimum illumination levels for the proposed drive
aisles and parking areas as required by LDR Section 118 - 474(4)
prior to Construction Plan approval.
(7) All notes, signage, turnout radii, dimensions and pavement
markings that are shown on the Master Plan, Sheet Al ms, plotted
November 20, 1997, shall be consistent with all phases of the
site plan.
Mr. Paganini seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote of
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5 -0.
There was no old business to come before the Commission.
K= BUSINESS
The Board discussed appointment of a Chair Pro Tem, and the term
requirements for members of the Board. Chair Carlino explained that
Tom Pastore and John Glidden had been members of the Board since 1994
and their terms would expire in February, 1998; Christopher Jones and
Tom Paganini had been Board members since 1994 and their terms would
expire February 1, 1999; John Nedvins had been on the Board as an
alternate member since 1996 and his term would expire February 1,
1999; Richard Masters had just joined the Board; and Joel Channing had
been appointed an alternate in 1997 and his term would expire February
1, 1999. Mr. Channing recommended that this matter be tabled until
the next meeting when Board members being considered for appointment
• could be present and have a chance to speak. Chair Carlino
recommended that this matter not be delayed further than the next
meeting.
Mr. Channing made a motion to table appointment of a Chair Pro Tem
until a full Board could be present. Mr. Masters seconded the motion.
The motion carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
Mr. Paganini expressed disappointment that the City Council had
approved the Christ Fellowship Church project at a recent meeting
after the Planning and Zoning Commission had denied approval. Mr.
Paganini asked for clarification on why this petition had proceeded
to City Council, when the Trinity Methodist denial had not. Mr. Minor
explained that the Board had considered the Trinity Methodist variance
while sitting as the Zoning Board of Appeals, and that their decisions
made in that capacity were final. when sitting as the Planning &
Zoning Commission or the Site Plan Appearance & Review Committee, the
Board was acting as an advisory board to provide recommendations to
the City Council, and the City Council considered those
recommendations in making their decision. Chair Carlino expressed
concern that she was getting mixed messages since the City Council had
required much smaller projects to use barrel tile roofs and had not
required the church to do so, even though it was located in a
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residential neighborhood. Chair Carlino also expressed concern that
the Board might need some education regarding conditional use; and
recommended that the City Council, staff, and this Board meet to
discuss the role of the Board. Councilmember David Clark stated he
would be happy to help set up the meeting. Growth Management Director
Roxanne Manning commented that staff would prepare a presentation on
conditional uses for the meeting. Mr. Nedvins commented that the
NorthMil Plaza project had been returned to the Board by City Council.
Mr. Paganini expressed concern that the Board had spent a lot of time
and effort on the church project and had overwhelmingly denied it by
a 5 -2 vote, then the City Council had started all over and had
approved the project, which did not sit well. Discussion ensued
during which Council member Clark assured the Board members that their
work was valued. Growth Management Director Manning explained that
the church had redesigned their plans so that City codes had been met.
Discussion ensued regarding drawing the line to reject an unwanted
project when codes had been met. Growth Management Director Manning
explained that the presentation planned for the joint meeting with
City Council regarding roles of the Board in their various capacities
would help clarify this issue for Board members. It was suggested
that a mission statement be formulated at the joint meeting. Mr.
• Channing questioned why NorthMil Plaza had been sent back to the Board
when it technically met City criteria, to which the response was that
the concerns had been safety issues regarding access points, as well
as the potential noise impact to the adjacent residential area from
the loading dock. Discussion ensued regarding both the traffic safety
issues at NorthMil Plaza and code updates. Mr. Masters commented that
codes at best were minimum standards. Chair Carlino commented that
the Board needed guidance to know what the City Council expected of
them.
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ADJOUM MENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Tom Paganini, seconded
by Richard Masters, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:30 P.M. The next meeting will be held December.9, 1997.
APPROVED:
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Diane Carlino, Chair
(Absent)
William Mignogna, Chair Elect
(Absent)
John Glidden
(Absent)
Thomas Pastore
Thomas Paganini
(Absent)
Christopher Jones
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oe(l C n ng Alternate
Richard Masters, Alternate
Edward Tombari, Secretary
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