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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 112597C LJ 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 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes . November 25, 1997 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 • 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes November 25, 1997 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 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes 40 November 25, 1997 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 • 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes November 25, 1997 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. 0- 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes November 25, 1997 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: • Diane Carlino, Chair (Absent) William Mignogna, Chair Elect (Absent) John Glidden (Absent) Thomas Pastore Thomas Paganini (Absent) Christopher Jones ns v l..v V oe(l C n ng Alternate Richard Masters, Alternate Edward Tombari, Secretary • 0