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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 090297• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 2, 1997 MINUTES .7 A Special 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 Principal Planner Marty Minor announced that Growth Management Director Mark Hill would be leaving September 4 to accept a new position with the City of West Palm Beach. Mr. Minor announced that a Public Hearing would be held at Dwyer High School on Monday, September 8 regarding the petition from Christ Fellowship Church. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON There were no items by the City Council Liaison. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE The roll was called by Chair Diane Carlino. Chair Diane Carlino Chair Elect William Mignogna Chair Pro Tem Jeffrey Ornstein John Glidden John Nedvins Thomas Paganini Thomas Pastore - Christopher Jones Joel Channing Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham, City Attorney Carole Wallace, Principal Planner Marty Minor, Principal Planner Kim Glas- Castro, and Planners Edward Tombari and Bahareh Keshavarz. • Recommendation to City Council: jfttltian SP -97 -01 - by Henry Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 2, 1997 Skokowski, agent for Northlake Partners, is requesting a Site Plan approval for a proposed 96,719 square foot shopping center to be named NorthAfil Plaza. The proposed center will be anchored by an "AZbertson's" supermarket and will include a Boston N arket restaurant outparcel development. The shopping center is to be located on a 11.5 acre parcel with a CG -1 General Commercial zoning designation. The parcel is generally located at the northeast corner of Military Trail and Northlake Boulevard. (13- 42S -42B) Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated August 28, 1997. City Engineer Len Lindahl addressed traffic concerns and described the stacking configuration at each access. City Engineer Lindahl discussed drainage concerns, and stated that the since the life of the present infrastructure was possibly near its end, therefore strongly recommended video taping to ascertain the structural integrity, of the aging storm outfall pipe. Mr. Glidden questioned the circumstances that would trigger water outfall since the site was designed to hold a lot of water, to which Mr. Lindahl • responded that would be dependent upon current conditions, for example, several small storms could saturate the site so that another small storm could provide the trigger, or one large storm could do the same thing. Mr. Lindahl explained that his recommendation for video taping the pipe was based on experience with other drainage systems in the older sections of the City. Costs were discussed and Mr. Lindahl explained that no impact fees would go toward repairing existing infrastructure. Committee members expressed concern that this was the first time an applicant had been asked to provide videotaping of drainage infrastructure. Discussion ensued. A suggestion was made that if improvements were found to be needed that the recommendation could be that financial concerns would be worked out at City Council level. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, commented that the petitioner had voluntarily sent certified mail notices to all residents within 300 feet of the proposed project site to advise of tonight's meeting, and explained that the petitioner would be happy to hold another meeting with the residents if requested. Mr. Skokowski described the larger setbacks proposed by the petitioner rather than only the Code required setback. Architectural rear treatment and screening of mechanical equipment was described. Mr. Skokowski pointed out in the paragraph on page two of the staff report 0 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 2, 1997 regarding proposed use that it was stated the two remaining parcels were intended to be developed at a later date as a drive through restaurant and a financial institution. Mr. Skokowski explained that no drive thru restaurant would be built and that it would be either a sit -down restaurant or a retail building. Mr. Skokowski noted that the petitioner had revised parking to 410 spaces. Mr. Skokowski stated that perimeter landscaping trees had been increased to 14 -foot height with 6 -81 spread and 2 -1/2" to 311 caliper. Mr. Skokowski discussed outstanding items and agreed to add safe -sight triangles to the plans. Mr. Skokowski discussed the 100 -foot clearance desired by the City at the eastern Northlake Boulevard entrance. In regard to videotaping the drainage system, Mr. Skokowski explained that the petitioner's position was that this was a City -owned system and that the petitioner would be lessening the demand on the system. Mr. Skokowski explained that the petitioner had made a number of changes to,the plans which they considered critical to the residents, i.e., only one entrance on Military Trail -- centrally located to reduce the amount of traffic along the north property line, and lighting had been changed to lessen the spillover effect onto the residential area. Rocky Biby, Kimley -Horn Engineering, explained the reduction of • impacts on the drainage system which anticipated to reduce the water flow 60*. Mr. Biby discussed the traffic circulation and stacking. Mr. Ornstein commented that he favored a 1001 clearance for stacking at the Military Trail access since it was the major access for trucks. Mr. Skokowski stated that the applicant did not agree that the 100' clearance was necessary. Mr. Ornstein questioned the number of seats in Boston Market; Mr. Skokowski commented that Code allowed square footage to determine parking. Elevations on the property were discussed relative to drainage. Mr. Biby explained that outfall would decrease because of construction of a pond, a new subsurface exfiltration system, and a new fixed weir structure. Further discussion ensued regarding the drainage system. City Engineer Lindahl clarified that the issue was whether the outfall for this project would be functional and was in good enough condition to expect it to be functional and not fail, since other older piping in the City had failed so that drainage ceased. Chair Diane Carlino explained that while this meeting was not a Public Hearing, that public comments would be heard at the request of the petitioner and for information of the Commission in reviewing this application. Neil Hayes, property owner of the commercial property at 4365 • 3 • U Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 2, 1997 Northlake Boulevard, requested that ingress and egress to his building not be blocked and described the dangerous traffic conditions. Betty Petruzzi, 4380 Bamboo Drive, expressed concern regarding dangerous traffic conditions, drainage problems, that the 5 -foot wall would attract kids to climb over it, and questioned why Northlake Boulevard looked like Okeechobee Boulevard and PGA Boulevard did not. Joanne Hester, 9257 Applecrest, expressed concern with school children walking by the truck access, no crossing guard, and whether sidewalks would be torn up during school season. Chair Carlino indicated that the developer would be questioned regarding phasing. Mark Johnson, Bamboo Drive, questioned traffic circulation for trucks. Chair Carlino stated that a response would be forthcoming to the concerns. Mary Jean Kannea, 4397 Bamboo Drive, discussed traffic problems with turning onto Northlake Boulevard from the veterinarian office and the Publix shopping center, and objected to having three shopping centers anchored by large supermarkets so close together. Henry Skokowski commented on the utility access that a wall and 15- foot landscaping buffer would be provided; that the 5 -foot strip between the wall and the property line was a Code requirement; that the petitioner was very aware of pedestrian safety concerns for the schoolchildren and that if allowed'to the petitioner would be willing to install the new sidewalk before installing the new turn lane. The applicant stated they would be happy to work with the School Board to obtain a crossing guard. Mr. Skokowski explained that) Albertson's received deliveries from a large semi truck only once every other day. Mr. Glidden commented regarding the easternmost exit ito Northlake Boulevard that he did not see that as an issue since that condition existed at almost every shopping center in the City. Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend approval of Peti to the City Council with the following conditions: (1) The petitioner shall proceed to have the subject system videotaped to determine its condition p project moving forward to the City Council. Should to that system be required, the petitioner shall not to contribute to the cost if they can demonsti 0 4 SP -97 -01 storm drain :ior to the improvements be required 'ate through Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 2, 1997 accepted engineering calculations that this project does not add to the volume of outfall that enters the offsite system as compared to the current volume- -each analyzed under the circumstances of a 25 -year storm. Should the volume contributed by this project increase the outfall volume, then the petitioner and the City shall work to agree on equitable distribution of the cost. 2. A safe sight triangle shall be added to the landscape plan at the exits along Military Trail and Northlake Boulevard per FDOT and Palm Beach County standards. 3. The outparcels on Military Trail shall be limited to one of three uses: (a) financial institution with a drive - through; (b) sitdown restaurant without a drive - through; (c) free standing retail. 4. The applicant shall dedicate the ten (10) feet of R.O.W. along Military Trail to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit. . 5. The applicant shall dedicate the 6 feet of additional right of way along Northlake Boulevard to Palm Beach County prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit. 6. The applicant shall provide detailed design calculations for onsite drainage improvements as well as possible outfall improvements before construction plan approval. 7. The applicant shall submit a boundary plat, suitable for recording, for our review and approval by the City Council before the issuance of the building permit. 8. When the Future Development Area #111 and Future Developmen t Area #211 are constructed, the vehicular access for each parcel shall be limited to the internal north -south drive aisle. 9. Any modifications to the sidewalk on Military Trail and Northlake Boulevard be done on an after -hours basis so as not to interrupt continuous pedestrian use of those sidewalks during the day. Chair Elect Mignogna seconded the motion. Mr. Ornstein stated that he would vote against the motion because he believed the petitioner • 5 • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 2, 1997 had not taken into account safety issues which had been discussed nor demonstrated the need for another shopping center at that intersection. Motion carried by 4 -3 vote. Mr. Ornstein and Mr. Pastore left the meeting at 9:15 P.M. The roll was called by Chair Diane Carlino. Present Absent Chair Diane Carlino Christopher Jones Chair Elect William Mignogna Joel Channing John Nedvins Chair Pro Tem Jeffrey Ornstein John Glidden Thomas Pastore Thomas Paganini Recommendation to City Council: Petition AX-97-01 & LU-97- 02: Soverel North Annexation and Land Use Amendment. Sank Skokowski, agent, is seeking a land use amendment to designate 7.26 acres of land City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Use of Residential Sigh (RS). The 7.26 acres includes 4.3 unincorporated acres, which the applicant Is petitioning for annexation. The property is generally located on the south side of Idlewild Drive, just northeast of the intersection of PGA Boulevard and Prosperity Farms Road (5- 42S -43S) Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report dated August 27, 1997. Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro commented that this project met Chapter 171 voluntary annexation requirements, and explained that in the past, conditions had never been included in the Comprehensive Plan because monitoring those conditions would be too difficult for staff, but instead special policies. had been written in the future land use element in the Comprehensive Plan. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, discussed the project. Mr. Skokowski pointed out the project location on a map, and stated that the applicant wished to bring the property into the city and to construct a marina- oriented multifamily residential project consisting of townhouses for seasonal occupancy with density of 10 units per acre Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 2, 1997 to meet requirements for a small -scale amendment. Mr. Skokowski pointed out that the staff report indicated the petitioner proposed to purchase slips at adjacent Soverel Harbour, and explained that the petitioner had already purchased slips there. Mr. Skokowski commented that the owners of the property were two Austrian families who planned to market the project in Europe for seasonal occupancy. Mr. Skokowski commented that the current designation of traffic density on page two of the staff report should be changed to 2,502 since the use would be residential. Mr. Skokowski read from correspondence from Commissioner Karen Marcus and explained that she should support the project since it would reduce the traffic by changing from commercial to residential. Mr. Skokowski referred to the correspondence from the School Board and pointed out that this project would not generate the number of schoolchildren indicated in that correspondence. Concern was expressed over the building height allowed. Ms. Glas Castro explained that if approval was granted for a small scale amendment that building height would be limited to two stories. Mr. Skokowski commented further on the proposed traffic reduction, and that access would be from Idlewild Court. At the request of a Commission member, Ms. Glas Castro explained the • annexation process. Mr. Glidden commented that he would favor approval if the building height could be limited to two stories in the annexed area. Additional parcels which the owners had tried to purchase were discussed and the possibilities of annexing those parcels. Discussion ensued regarding placing conditions on approval of the petition. Mr. Paganini made a motion to approve petition AX- 97- O1/LU -97 -02 for annexation of the northern parcel of land, with maximum density in the annexed area of 10 dwelling units per acre with maximum-height not to exceed two stories or 36 feet, whichever is less. Mr. Glidden seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0. There was no old business to come before the Commission. NEW BUSINESS A comment was made regarding limiting agendas for Special Meetings to the item for which the meeting was called. ° • 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • September 2, 1997 There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Paganini, seconded by Mr. Glidden, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 P.M. The next meeting will be held September 9, 1997. APPROVED: n�c� Diane Carlino, Chair William Mignogna, Chair Elect Jeffrey Ornstein Thomas Pastore Thomas Paganini (Absent) Christo0her Jones Nedvins, Alternate (Absent) Joel Channing, Alternate l.l�n Edward Tombari, Secretary 8