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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 26, 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.
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Growth Management Director Mark Hill announced that he would explain
the new format of staff reports under New Business.
There were no items by the City Council Liaison.
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Minutes of August 12,1997 - This item was tabled until the next
meeting.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Present Absent
Diane Carlino
William Mignogna Joel Channing
John Glidden (arrived at 7:35 P.M.) John Nedvins
Christopher Jones Thomas Paganini
Jeffrey Ornstein Thomas Pastore
Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham,
City Attorney Carole Wallace, Principal Planner Marty Minor, City
Forester Mark Hendrickson, and Planners Edward Tombari and Bahareh
Keshavarz.
The Committee discussed conflicts of interest for specific items on
the agenda, the fact that not all members of the Board were present,
and that Chair Diane Carlino had to leave at 9:00 P.M.
Workshop: Petition SP -97 -10 - Anthony E. Oliver, agent for Trinity
United Methodist Church, requesting the approval of an amendment to
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the site plan approved by Ordinance 2, 1992 and subsequently amended
by Resolution 6, 1993 and Resolution 143, 1994. The request is for
a modification to the shape of the building footprint and the driveway
adjacent to the chapel. The petitioner is also proposing 45
additional parking spaces and a well site easement and requesting to
amend the approved phasing plan. A time extension has also been
requested with this petition. The subject property is located at 9625
N. Military Trail. (13- 42S -42E)
Mr. Glidden stepped down due to conflict of interest.
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated August
20, 1997.
Mr. Ornstein questioned whether grass parking extended over the
property line, which was verified by Mr. Minor, who explained that an
easement from BallenIsles would be necessary. Mr. Ornstein questioned
why the size of the parking spaces mattered since this was excess
parking, to which Mr. Minor responded that this was a code requirement
and that safety was an issue. Discussion ensued. City Forester Mark
Hendrickson explained the concept of open space and his objection to
eliminating a portion of buffer space.
Anthony Oliver, agent for the petitioner, introduced Glen Fetter,
President and Chair of Trustees of the church. Mr. Oliver presented
. the project, and explained that the petitioner wished to formalize the
present informal use of additional grass parking, which had been used
for approximately twenty years. Mr. Oliver explained the following
items which this request encompassed: the well easement in the
northeast corner of the property, a small classroom building meeting
space of approximately 6,000 S.F., and additional parking. Mr. Oliver
commented that the church had demonstrated over the years that they
could satisfactorily maintain grass parking spaces. Mr. Oliver
discussed proposed landscaping improvements, and the proposed variance
needed to extend parking over the petitioner's property line. Phasing
to complete the development plan was discussed. Based upon a traffic
analysis by Joe Pollock the petitioner was requesting bui.ldout in the
year 2010, which would be submitted in a separate petition.
Chair Carlino requested that the landscape plan be presented, and
indicated that the petitioner would like input with regard to the
southern boundary. Mr. Oliver explained that there would be
consistency of landscaping between the project and the adjacent
Ballenlsles property.
Chair Elect Mignogna commented that he had no problem with the
variance request, but recommended compact car space sizes to lessen
impact. Mr. Minor explained that another variance would be needed to
reduce the sizes of parking spaces. Mr. Jones commented that a
variance must be granted because of a hardship, and that the hardship
could not be created by the applicant. Discussion ensued. Mr. Jones
commented that he did not have a problem and would allow the variance
because the parking had been used for approximately twenty years, that
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a guard rail was not necessary, that if proper maintenance was not
demonstrated the extra parking would be removed, that trash
receptacles be provided, that some spaces be removed to allow extra
landscaping, that spaces meet code requirements, and that there be the
least possible number of variances. Mr. Ornstein expressed agreement
with comments by Mr. Jones, and expressed a desire to save the large
tree in the well easement. Chair Carlino also expressed agreement
with Mr. Jones' comments for no guard rail, approval of the variance,
and 9' x 18.5" parking spaces. Sizes of parking spaces were
discussed. Mr. Ornstein asked how it could be demonstrated to reduce
10' spaces to 9' spaces. City Forester Hendrickson explained that
open space would be lost. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the
reduction of buffer space. Mr. Ornstein commented that the plans for
the buffer with the changes proposed by BallenIsles did not reflect
the desires of the Committee.
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The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Diane Carlino
William Mignogna
John Glidden
Christopher Jones
Jeffrey Ornstein
Joel Channing
John Nedvins
Thomas Paganini
Thomas Pastore
Public Hearing: Petition PUD- 96 -11, by Dow, Howell, Gilmore
Associates, agent for Gardens Presbyterian Church, for the development
of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 9,000 square -foot, 300 -seat
religious facility. The 8.91 acre site is located at the northeast
corner of Hood Road and Central Boulevard. (36- 41S -42E)
Chair Elect Mignogna stepped down due to conflict of interest.
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated August
18, 1997.
Mark Ugowski, agent for the petitioner, discussed the project. Chair
Carlino questioned whether the petitioner was in agreement with staff
conditions, to which Mr. Ugowski responded affirmatively. Mr. Ugowski
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explained that surety was not a concern since the church would be glad
to create whatever surety was possible to satisfy the City. Condition
5 was eliminated since a draft agreement was in process.
City Attorney Wallace clarified that the City's position was that this
petition should not proceed to City Council until the City Engineer's
concerns had been addressed to the satisfaction of the City. Attorney
Wallace clarified that the agreement between Gardens Presbyterian
Church and Temple Beth David must be signed off by the City Attorney's
office before this petition proceeded to City Council. City Attorney
Wallace explained that surety for this project must be consistent with
code requirements.
Mr. Ornstein questioned the type of wood screening proposed around the
dumpster area and the mechanical equipment area, to which Mr. Ugowski
responded that the woven wood would be completely solid, and stained
with redwood stain. Colors for the project were discussed. Mr.
Ugowski was directed to provide color samples to staff.
Chair Carlino declared the Public Hearing open. Hearing no comments
from the public, Chair Carlino declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council
of Petition PUD -96 -11 with the following conditions.
• 1. Prior to the approval of construction plans, the applicant shall
provide calculations and verification that the proposed Gardens
Presbyterian Church dry retention /detention will provide
sufficient volume for water quality treatment prior to discharge
per SFWMD volume IV Criteria.
2. Prior to approval of the construction plans, the "35 foot
Drainage Easement" will need to be executed and recorded.
3. A Boundary Plat will need to be prepared and approved by City
Council and recorded prior to the issuance of a Building Permit
with surety established based upon 110% of a certified cost
estimate for site landscaping and public improvements, including
shared infrastructure with Temple Beth David.
4. Prior to the construction plan approval, the applicant will need
to secure written permission from Seacoast Utility Authority to
pave over the 12' Seacoast Utility Authority easement near the
eastern property line.
5. Prior to scheduling this petition for a City Council meeting,
the petitioner shall address City Engineer's comment regarding
the turning radius of the proposed cul -de -sac.
6. Prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit the applicant
is required to provide a letter of credit for an amount equal to
110% of the cost of the Central Boulevard Parkway and median and
the Hood Road median improvements.
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Mr. Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried by unanimous 4 -0
vote.
Workshop: Petition PCD- 97 -01, by Henry Skokowski, agent for
Ballenlsles Development Company, to amend the Ballenlsles Planned
Community District, created by Ordinance 8, 1989, and subsequently
amended by Ordinance 15, 1994 and Ordinance 12, 1996, for an amendment
to the perimeter buffer Section "A" north of Parcel 23 and adjacent
to the Trinity Methodist Church, and buffer Section "B2 "located west
of Ballenlsles Drive on the north side of Northlake Boulevard, and
modify the exotic plant management plan by not requiring the removal
of the exotic plants within the confines of the former landfill
located in the southwest corner of the project. (14113- 42S -42E)
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated August
19, 1997.
Chair Carlino left the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Chair Elect Mignogna
chaired the remainder of the meeting.
Henry Skokowski, acjent for the petitioner, reviewed the issue relating
to buffer plans adjacent to the Trinity Methodist Church and explained
that a plan had been developed for a continuous areca palm hedge
planted 3' on center, which would provide a solid barrier maintained
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vertical element. Mr. Skokowski reviewed the area for which this
buffer screening was planned.
The Northlake Boulevard buffer was discussed. Removal of Australian
pines had been requested of Ballenlsles by Solid Waste Authority. Mr.
Skokowski explained that enhanced landscaping in the north right -of-
way and in the median of Northlake Boulevard had been agreed to in
1989, and requested that item not be connected to this process.
Toping of Australian Pines was discussed. Mr. Skokowski reviewed a
prior condition of approval regarding this item, and stated the
petitioner had no objection to extending the condition to cover pines
along Northlake Boulevard.
Mr. Skokowski stated that the petitioner desired no change to the
previous condition of approval regarding maintenance of Australian
pines along Ballenlsles Drive adjacent to Cypress Hollow. Nader
Salour explained that this issue was considered by the applicant as
not appropriate to this request, and if desired by the City that it
should be presented as a separate request.
The request by Solid Waste Authority not to disturb the capped
landfill by removing Australian pines was discussed. Mr. Ornstein
questioned how the landfill could be disturbed by removing plants when
houses were built on landfills in other areas. Mr. Salour explained
that an indemnity agreement existed in regard to disturbing the
property.
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Mr. Ornstein questioned what would happen if only one project, either
this request or that of Trinity Methodist Church, was approved. Mr.
Skokowski explained that this petition could be totally conditioned
upon approval of the church project. Mr. Ornstein requested a drawing
showing total landscaping of both projects. Discussion ensued. Mr.
Jones commented he had no problem with the buffer. Mr. Glidden
expressed no problem with the buffer. Acting Chair Mignogna commented
that limbs from the trees had fallen on screen enclosures and roofs,
causing damage in Cypress Hollow, and suggested the trees be trimmed
on that side. Mr. Salour requested direction regarding trimming
trees, since some Cypress Hollow residents wanted the trees and some
did not. Roy Davidson explained that he needed a letter executed by
a majority of the Board of the Homeowners Association outlining the
requests, stated that either removal and /or trimming would cost
$35,000 to $50,000, and outlined problems associated with the issue.
Acting Chair Mignogna requested a legal ruling from City Attorney
Wallace as to whether this issue could be separated from the PCD
request. Attorney Wallace responded that matter was under
investigation.
The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
William Mignogna
John Glidden
Christopher Jones
Jeffrey Ornstein
Diane Carlino
Joel Channing
John Nedvins
Thomas Paganini
Thomas Pastore
Recommendation to City Council: Petition SP- 97 -09, Ballenlsles Parcel
19 -A. Henry Skokowski, agent, is seeking site plan approval for the
construction of a 66 unit single family, z -lot home community to be
known as "Orchid Rey ". The overall density of the site will be 3.36
d.u. /acre. The 19.66 -acre site is generally located at the southeast
corner of Fairwinds Avenue and Ballenlsles Drive in the Ballenlsles
Planned Community District (14- 42S -42E) .
Planner Edward Tombari reviewed the staff report dated August 21,
1997.
Henry Skokowski' agent for the petitioner, stated that changes made
since the last meeting had been engineering refinements and
accommodation of staff comments, which had all been satisfied. The
landscape screening between properties had been discussed at the last
meeting and the consensus had been that the screening would be
discretionary to each buyer; however, the petitioner had added two
shrubs to the critical area landscape plan to address concerns.
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Mr. Glidden questioned how maintenance people and unit owners could
have access to the rear, to which Mr. Skokowski responded that the
unit owners would have access through their units, that common
maintenance would be provided throughout all units, and that the
homeowners documents allowed access through yards.
Mr. Jones made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of
Petition SP -97 -09 with the following conditions:
1. The minimum crown of road for Pod 19A, served by Lake 4, shall
be established at or above Lake 4 peak stage for the 10 year, 1
day storm.
2. Prior to scheduling for a City Council workshop, the City
Engineer will have signed off on the drainage easement
relocations and sidewalk relocation.
3. No two adjacent homes shall have the same combination of
exterior wall and trim color.
Mr. Glidden seconded the motion. After discussion, Mr. Jones amended
the motion to add:
4. The exterior wall and trim color shall be the same combination.
• Mr. Glidden seconded the amended motion. The motion carried by
unanimous 4 -0 vote.
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Growth Management Director Mark Hill explained that the new format of
staff reports would consist of a cover page with a map showing the
location of the property and a description of the case, followed by
8 -1/2" x 11" graphics detailing specific issues listed in the report.
The report would be divided into four specific sections: (1) the
request, (2) the background of all information needed for the case,
(3) the issue section -- subdivided into categories such as land use,
drainage, traffic, concurrency, and in some cases procedural
approaches, and (4) recommendation section for public hearings or a
summary section for workshops. The recommendation section would
clearly state the staff's position. Future reports would be signed
by the planner who prepared the report. An attachment to each report
would include all comments from the DRC; other attachments might be
additional graphics, and comparison tables and charts. Mr. Hill
explained that the new report format would organize information so
that it would be easier to find specific items.
Mr. Glidden questioned whether the applicants would be required to
submit 8 -1/2" x 11" versions of their site plans and elevations. Mr.
Ornstein and Mr. Glidden requested that this be made a requirement.
Mr. Hill recommended that transparencies and slides be used to explain
issues. Mr. Glidden requested that color elevations and roof plans
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be included in the requirements.
Mr. Ornstein thanked the Assistant City Manager for the sustenance.
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There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Ornstein, seconded
by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at
9:45 P.M. The next meeting will be held Septem ber 9, 1997.
APPROVED • 6.�
Diane Carlino, Chair
Jeffrey Ornstein
(Absent)
Thomas Pastore
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Thomas►Paaanini
(Absent)
John Nedvins, Alternate
(Absent)
Joel Channing, Alternate
Bahareh Kesh z, Secretary
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