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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
September 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.
ITEMS BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Interim Planning and Zoning Director Kim Glas Castro requested
clarification on the motion for the Soverel Marina Project made at the
last meeting. After discussion, it was decided to re -open the
petition later in the meeting so that the motion could be clarified.
Principal Planner Marty Minor provided information regarding lighting.
Mr. Minor announced that a special meeting had been held with Christ
Fellowship Church and that their plan would be modified.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
There were no items by the City Council Liaison.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of August 26.1997 - Chair Elect Mignogna made a motion to
approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Glidden seconded the motion,
which carried by 3 -0 vote. Mr. Nedvins, Mr. Channing, Mr. Paganini,
and Mr. Pastore abstained.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW CObKITTEE
The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Present
Chair Diane Carlino
Chair Elect William Mignogna
Joel Channing
Absent
Chair Pro Tem Jeffrey Ornstein
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John Glidden
Christopher Jones
John Nedvins
Thomas Paganini
Thomas Pastore
Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham,
City Attorney Carole Wallace, City Council Liaison David Clark,
Interim Planning and Zoning Director Kim Glas Castro, Principal
Planner Marty Minor, and Planners Edward Tombari and Bahareh
Keshavarz.
Recommendation to 'City Council: Petition SP -97- 05 - A request by
Richard C. Ahrens, agent for Stainsafe companies, for the approval of
the construction of 14,000 square -feet office and 12,000 square -feet
warehouse facility. The facility will also Include a training area
for educational and background presentation and to hold seminars for
the employees and sales representatives. The primary function of the
facility is the distribution of furniture protection products to
retail furniture stores. The 2.24 acre site is located on lot 7 of
PGA National Commerce Park within PGA National Planned Community
District.
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated August
28, 1997. In response to a question from Mr. Channing, Mr. Minor
listed the adjacent properties.
Richard Ahrens, agent for the Petitioner, was present to answer
questions. Mr. Ahrens reviewed the colors and explained that the
louvers would be painted the same color as the walls. The cap
flashing was discussed. Mr. Glidden requested that a hedge be
installed at a height that would screen equipment.
Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend approval of Petition SP -97 -05
to the City Council subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of this Petition shall be contingent upon the approval
of the side setback waiver for the ground sign.
2. All hedge material which screens any ground mounted equipment,
including but not limited to air conditioning units on the west
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side, shall be installed at a height equal to the highest
dimension of the equipment.
Mr. Pastore seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous 7 -0
vote.
Recommendation to City Council: Petition SP -97 -12 - Ballenlsles Parcel
28 Administrative Offices. Henry Skokowski, agent for Bal Z en2sl es
Development Company, is seeking approval for an amendment to
Ballenlsles Parcel 28, Clubhouse, to modify condition number 2 of
Resolution 42, 1994 to allow for the existing administrative building
to remain. Ballen2sles Parcel 28 is located on Ballenlsles Drive,
approximately X mile south of PGA Boulevard (11 & 14- 42S -42H).
Planner Edward Tombari reviewed the staff report dated September 9,
1997.
Mr. Pastore referred to the requirement to submit a lighting plan
within 90 days of the date of site plan approval as stated in
Condition 3 of the staff report, and recommended that 90 days
thereafter the lighting be installed. Mr. Nedvins requested and
received clarification that the lighting plan was for parking lot
lighting. Mr. Glidden suggested that landscaping plants at a 5' to
61 height be planted at the corner of the existing building to soften
the proximity of the building to the property line.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the Petitioner, presented the project. Mr.
Skokowski requested modifications to the staff - recommended conditions
of approval. Condition 1, which called for repainting the building
within 90 days, was requested to be changed to 18 months. Regarding
Condition 3, Mr. Skokowski explained that this building would only be
used during daytime hours, and pointed out existing building lights
which made the building exterior well -lit, and stated that the
Petitioner would prefer not to light the parking lot. Staff commented
that the Police Department had felt the lighting to be inadequate for
safety. Mr. Skokowski agreed to landscaping at the corner of the
building to soften the proximity of the building to the property line
as requested by Mr. Glidden. Mr. Glidden suggested possibly reducing
the footcandle requirement for this parking lot only to perhaps 30%
of the minimum to provide a basic security level and to restrict any
lighting poles to 12 feet. Landscape lighting was suggested.
Mr. Jones agreed with landscaping the corner of the building, agreed
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to lower -type lighting for the parking lot, and suggested the building
be repainted within six months. Mr. Nedvins agreed with minimal level
lighting and with six to 12 months for repainting the building. Mr.
Paganini agreed with 18 months for repainting the building, and with
low -level lighting. Mr. Minor clarified how staff direction could be
given regarding lighting requirements. Mr. Channing expressed his
agreement for 18 months for repainting the building, and for landscape
lighting. Mr. Channing suggested using bollards to accent the
entrance, uplights on trees, and removing some building lights. Mr.
Channing suggested using a couple of travelers palms at the corner of
the building and also on the east side elevation. Mr. Pastore agreed
with 12 or 18 months for repainting. Chair Carlino summarized the
comments as a consensus for 12 months for repainting the building.
Discussion ensued regarding a possible addition to the conditions of
approval of a 90 -day time limit for installation of lighting. Mr.
Jones suggested that the whole project should be completed instead of
having to monitor for specific items at different times.
Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council
of Petition SP -97 -12 with the following conditions:
1. within 11.5 months of the date of site plan approval, the
petitioner will paint the administration building to match the
exterior colors of the Ballenlsles Clubhouse and the Ballenlsles
Health and Fitness Club.
2. The applicant shall state that, It is the intention of t h e
applicant to upgrade the existing parking and vehicle use area
in conjunction with the construction of the new parking areas.
The upgrade will need to include 6" raised curbing to protect
landscape islands per Sec. 98- 68(c).
3. within 11.5 months of the date of this Petition, the petitioner
shall install exterior landscape lighting at the perimeter of
the parking area consistent with the Ballenlsles PCD lighting
theme using free - standing landscape lighting with poles no
higher than six feet. This shall be indicated in a lighting
plan to be submitted to the Growth Management Department within
90 days of the date of site plan approval.
4. Additional landscape material shall be added to the west corner
nearest Ballenlsles Drive right -of -way to the satisfaction of
the staff. This landscape material shall be an average of 8
feet tall and shall extend at least 8 feet laterally on either
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side of the corner.
Mr. Pastore seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous 7 -0
vote.
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The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Present
Chair Diane Carlino
Chair Elect William Mignogna
Joel Channing
John Glidden
Christopher Jones
John Nedvins
Thomas Paganini
Thomas Pastore
Absent
Chair Pro Tem Jeffrey Ornstein
Chair Elect Mignogna made a motion to reopen Petition LU- 97 -02. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Paganini and carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Mr. Glidden clarified that the motion for Petition LU -97 -02 had
approved a height limit of two stories or 36 feet in the land area
being added. Mr. Paganini seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 7 -0 vote.
Workshop: Petition PCD -96 -02 North County Government Center Planned
Community Development (P®). Jim Barnes, agent, is requesting the
approval of an amendment to the approved PCD. The amendment would
allow for a 22,137 square foot increase in the size of the North
County Courthouse and Government Center building (Parcel 1) . The
amendment would also provide for the enlargement of two (2) parcels
within the PCD. The North County Government Center Planned Community
Development is generally located southwest of the intersection of PGA
Boulevard and Campus Drive (5-42S-43H).
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Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated
September 9, 1997.
Audrey wolf, agent for the Petitioner, presented the project, and
clarified the depicted roadway area in response to a question from Mr.
Channing. Ms. Wolf explained that for security purposes there would
be only one entrance. Mr. Glidden questioned details on the south
side of the building. Ms. wolf commented that she would research the
items in question. Ms. Wolf commented that the green color for the
building would blend in with the wooded area. Ms. Wolf explained that
the existing communication tower would be relocated to another site.
Chair Carlin questioned plans for signage. Jim Barnes explained that
signage would need to be a condition of approval since those plans
were not yet completed. Equipment would not be located on the roof,
which would be flat and tar - coated. Ms. Wolf clarified that the
ground- mounted equipment would be screened. Chair Elect Mignogna
requested additional landscaping. Mr. Paganini questioned the time
schedule for the DMV building. Ms. Wolf explained that the DMV had
called for alternate site and building suggestions, so they appeared
to be working on a possible move. Ms. wolf assured the Commission
that the County was trying to get rid of the iron stains on the
sidewalk. Chair Carlino questioned whether the applicant was aware
of the engineering conditions, which Ms. Wolf verified. Ms. Wolf
clarified that this project would be built under design build
specifications, and explained that this was a very complicated
operation because the Court House facility must be kept open for
operation while renovations were being done.
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There was no old business to come before the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Channing questioned why the new City Hall building did not come
before the Planning and Zoning Board. Principal Planner Minor
responded that the project was not yet at that point. Mr. Channing
questioned why a PCD and site plan would or would not be concurrent.
Discussion ensued. Attorney Wallace explained that where appropriate,
an agreement could be executed which would state the site plan no
longer fit the project. Mr. Glidden commented that he personally
believed that if private projects came before the Planning and Zoning
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Commission that City projects should also come before the Commission
for the benefit of any review and comments the Commission might have.
Chair Carlino agreed. Mr. Glidden commented that the City should be
consistent.
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There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Jones, seconded
by Mr. Mignogna, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:00 P.M. The next meeting will be held September 23, 1997.
APPROVED: a, 6'&-A
Diane Carlino, Chair
liam Mignogna, Chair Elect
John Glidden
(Absent)
Jeffrey Ornstein
Thomas Pastore
s Paganini
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