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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 0909970 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 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes ® September 9, 1997 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 • 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 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 0 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 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 0 4 n U Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 side of the corner. Mr. Pastore seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. UFF:K RPT: KAMC, 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). . 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 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. • . :0 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 6 • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 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. 7 r: Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 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 • 8