HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 081297CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 12, 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.
ITEKS BY GROWTH MANAGEMMM DIRECTOR
There were no items by the Growth Management Director.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
There were no items by the City Council Liaison.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Minutes of July 22.1997 - Mr. Paganini made a motion to approve the
minutes as submitted. Chair Elect Mignogna seconded the motion, which
carried by 4 -0 vote. Mr. Nedvins abstained.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Diane Carlino Christopher Jones
William Mignogna Joel Channing
John Glidden (arrived at 7:35 P.M.) Jeffrey Ornstein
John Nedvins
Thomas Paganini
Thomas Pastore
Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham,
Principal Planner Marty Minor, and Planners Edward Tombari and Bahareh
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Workshog: Petition SP- 97 -05, Richard C. Ahrens, agent for Stainsafe
Companies, requesting site plan approval for the construction of
14,000 square -feet of office and 12,000 square -feet of warehouse
facility on 2.24+ acres on lot 7 of PGA National Commerce Park within
PGA National Planned Community District (PCD). (15- 42S-42S)
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated August
4, 1997. John Glidden arrived at 7:35 P.M.
Richard C. Ahrens, agent for the petitioner, explained that this
facility would be the petitioner's national headquarters, and reviewed
the building colors and architectural features. Mr. Ahrens verified
that this building would have no rooftop mechanical equipment.
Responses to staff questions were discussed. Principal Planner Minor
explained that staff was still reviewing responses after receipt of
revised plans. Mr. Ahrens verified that parking would be adequate to
accommodate 40 employees as well as periodic training session
attendees, and that hours of operation would be 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mr.
Glidden requested that equipment be shown on the plan. Mr. Ahrens
explained that the property owners association had requested that the
• color of the cap flashing and window trim be blue. Mr. Ahrens
verified that the property owners association had approved the
landscaping plan. Access to the loading zone was discussed. Mr.
Ahrens explained that only small trucks were used for deliveries.
Mr. Glidden requested that the color of the louvers be noted on the
plans. Mr. Glidden questioned whether a sidewalk would be beneficial
to extend from the entry so that people would not have to walk through
the handicap parking area. Mr. Ahrens explained where employees would
park and explained that the proposed sidewalk shown on the plans would
be installed. The requested setback waiver was discussed, resulting
in no problems expressed by the Committee members.
Chair Carlino advised the petitioner that items needed to be marked
on plans as discussed and further review by staff was needed. Mr.
Ahrens questioned whether the cap flashing should be blue or match the
stucco, which was Mr. Glidden's preference. After discussion, Chair
Carlino reported that only Mr. Glidden had a preference. Mr. Ahrens
agreed to call the POA regarding this matter.
Workshop: 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
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Orchid Key. 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
Paixwinds Avenue and Ballenlsles Drive in the Ballenrsles Planned
Community District (14- 42S -42S).
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated August
6, 1997.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, introduced Nader Salour,
Carl Sabatello, and Dan Mock who were present on the petitioner's
behalf. Mr. Skokowski reported that landscaping would be added to the
10 -foot open area between the two properties, and that the landscaping
would be maintained by the POA and would be in accordance with the
landscaping throughout the whole project. Mr. Skokowski reviewed the
sidewalk configuration and additions to lighting, and commented that
there were two points of access. Hedging would be added to suppress
noise from air conditioners. Mr. Mock reviewed the proposed
landscaping. Mr. Skokowski requested direction regarding customizing
landscaping. Chair Carlino requested that comments include the
sidewalk and paver waivers. Mr. Pastore indicated no problem with the
sidewalk or pavers. Mr. Skokowski responded to Mr. Pastore's question
• regarding the sliding glass door shown on the plans by explaining the
floor plan and suggesting that landscaping could be added as screening
for those doors. Privacy was discussed. Zero lot line setbacks were
discussed. Mr. Minor clarified that there was no violation of zoning,
but staff had pointed out the privacy issue for consideration by the
Board. Mr. Pastore expressed no problems, and suggested that the
petitioner look at this issue. Mr. Paganini expressed no problems.
Mr. Glidden expressed no problem with the waivers, but expressed
concern regarding access to someone's property. Mr. Salour explained
that the rear of the units could be accessed from the golf course at
the rear. Mr. Nedvins commented that he was not in favor of single
sidewalks and was in favor of adding a hedge to remedy the privacy
issue. Chair Elect Mignogna expressed no problem with the waivers and
requested that the applicant work out any problems with the privacy
issue. Mr. Skokowski stated that the petitioner had an operational
plan to deal with that issue. Builder Carl Sabatello reviewed
architectural features in response to Mr. Glidden's concern regarding
window openings in the stucco.
Chair Carlino advised that the following items were needed: color
samples, an additional street light as recommended by the police
department, pedestrian connection, hedging to conceal air conditioning
units, language to clarify repetition of colors. Chair Carlino
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commented that consensus of the Committee was that there were no
problems regarding waiver requests.
Worksholy: Petition SP- 97 -12, Ballenlsles Parcel 28 Administrative
Offices. Henry Skokowski, agent for Ballenlsles 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. Ballenlsles
Parcel 28 is located on Ballenlsles Drive, approximately '1 mile south
of PGA Boulevard (11 & 14- 42S -42S).
Planner Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report dated August 7, 1997.
Mr. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, introduced Nader Salour
and Jay Bridge who were present on the petitioner's behalf.
Mr. Skokowski reviewed the project, and commented that an existing
sign on the property had been documented for City records, and
requested that the condition regarding building color state that when
the building was repainted that it would be painted with the same
• color scheme as the rest of the project. Mr. Skokowski explained that
if night operation was ever put into place that additional lighting
would be added. Mr. Salour explained the reasoning for allowing the
building to remain, and verified that no evening meetings would be
held there. Mr. Glidden questioned the parking dimensions shown on
the plan and suggested moving the pump station. Mr. Paganini
expressed no concerns. Mr. Salour commented that the project was
penalized by the large Military Trail right -of -way. Chair Carlino
expressed concern regarding police department comments on lighting,
to which staff responded they would check with the police department.
Chair Elect Mignogna questioned the proposed location for the
basketball court, which was pointed out on the plans. Chair Carlino
recommended that a date certain be established for repainting the
building, with defined colors and color samples.
Workshop: Petition SP- 97 -01, by Henry Skokowski, agent for Northlake
Partners, is requesting a Site Plan approval for a proposed 96,719
square foot shopping center to be named NorthMil Plaza. The proposed
center will be anchored by an Albertson's supermarket and wi 1 1
Include a Boston Market re staurant ou tparcel de velopment. Th e
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
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at the northeast corner of Military Trail and Northlake Boulevard (13-
425 -425).
Principal Planner Minor reviewed the staff report dated August 7,
1997.
Henry Skokowski reviewed the changes which had been made since the
last workshop. Mr. Skokowski reported that the person working on the
lighting for the project had attended a meeting with City officials,
explained the various footcandle measurements, and provided lighting
information to the City for various specific City locations. Mr.
Skokowski explained that computer systems providing photometric
lighting charts to record spillover did not take into account any
landscaping which might block spillover. A solid wall of shade trees
included in the landscape plan was therefore not reflected on the
photometric charts. Mr. Skokowski reported that the pink color had
been eliminated and replaced with a tan shade. The north elevation
of Albertson's had been changed to provide larger setbacks, and
additional trees had been added to accent the plain wall of the
building. Light fixtures on the wall had been lowered and the number
of fixtures had been increased. Tile work across the front elevation
• had been changed with the cornice detail wrapped around the ends of
the building. A full stucco wall had been added to screen all
mechanical equipment. Awnings had been eliminated and full
photometrics had been provided. Mr. Minor reported that City
engineers had signed off on the photometric plan. Shade trees in the
center island had been replaced with palms to eliminate a lighting
conflict. Sizes of plant material had been increased along the
perimeter of the project. Laurel Oaks had been substituted for Live
Oaks and Mahoganies to provide the fullest and best shade trees for
the project. Mr. Skokowski reviewed changes to the median. Mr.
Skokowski explained that no wheel stops would be installed in the
large parking spaces, but would be installed in the shorter parking
spaces in accordance with the position taken by the City Engineer.
Mr. Skokowski reported that regarding the two items considered still
outstanding by the City Engineer, the petitioner believed one item was
not their obligation and disagreed on the other, and requested that
these items be taken before the Village Council for their
consideration. Mr. Skokowski explained how drainage outfall would be
corrected. Discussion regarding videotaping the existing system
ensued. Mr. Skokowski explained that drainage would be provided so
that no runoff would affect adjacent property, and requested that this
petition be moved to pubic hearing at the next meeting. Mr. Skokowski
commented that since the project was not making changes to Northlake
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Boulevard that the petitioner did not feel it was their responsibility
to provide landscaping as requested by the City Forester. Mr.
Skokowski commented that the City Forester did not agree with
statements regarding the Strangler Fig, however, the petitioner
believed their preservation measures were adequate and did meet City
standards. Mr. Skokowski discussed the position of the City Forester
that landscaping at the two major entrances should be enhanced, and
stated that the petitioner agreed. Mr. Skokowski explained that the
petitioner did not agree with increasing tree and palm plantings at
specific areas which he pointed out on the plans.
Mr. Skokowski requested clear direction regarding the unresolved
issues.
Chair Elect Mignogna expressed his opinion that if the petitioner was
causing less water to go into the drainage system than presently was
going in that he believed nothing must be done; however, needed to
know what would happen if the old system collapsed in the future, and
believed that was when the problem should be taken care of. Chair
Elect Mignogna stated he had no problem with the turning lanes on
Northlake, and no problem with trees being open in front of the store.
Mr. Nedvins stated his opinion that he was not opposed to videotaping
• the drainage system if necessary but if agreement was reached during
discussion with the City Engineer, the issue could be closed. Mr.
Nedvins expressed concern with the location of Boston Market and
pedestrians having to cross drive lanes, as well as configuration of
traffic circulation. Mr. Nedvins recommended a center island to help
traffic flow. Mr. Nedvins questioned the locations pinpointed by the
Fire Department with inadequate turning radius, which Mr. Skokowski
explained would be corrected. Mr. Glidden agreed that if the
petitioner was reducing drainage flow they should not have to be
responsible for videotaping or having to repair the current system.
Mr. Glidden indicated no problems regarding the turnout onto Northlake
Boulevard. Mr. Glidden felt the issues raised by the City Forester
were not critical, but suggested that relocation of landscaping from
the area back of the retention area could be beneficial. Mr. Pastore
commented that it would probably be easier if the petitioner went
ahead with the videotaping, that although visual screening of the
residential area had been increased that noise was still a concern,
and that landscaping could be redistributed as suggested by Mr.
Glidden. Mr. Skokowski clarified the materials to be used in the cart
storage area. Mr. Paganini expressed no problems with drainage, the
median, or landscaping. Mr. Skokowski clarified that individual
tenant signs were individual letters rather than panels. Chair
Carlino commented that consensus was to leave things as they are with
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regard to the City Forester's comments, that the petitioner should not
be responsible for landscaping the median on Northlake Boulevard, that
the eastern entrance could remain as is, that the Committee wished to
hear from the City Engineer regarding the drainage issue, and that it
should not be the obligation of the petitioner to pay for all repairs
that might be needed. Petitioner should note that one member of the
Committee favored a center island.
Discussion of scheduling this petition for the next meeting ensued.
Assistant City Manager Dunham questioned whether the Board would
consider a special meeting if the City Engineer was not able to attend
the next regular meeting. The City Engineer's position was discussed,
and clarification was desired. Mr. Pastore commented that if the
public was invited and the meeting was not a public hearing, that the
public should be invited to speak. The petitioner agreed to a special
meeting if necessary.
Mr. Minor reported a story about former Principal Planner Bristol
• Ellington.
There was no new business to come before the Board.
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ADJOURbUGM
There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Pastore, seconded
by Mr. Mignogna, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:15 P.M. The next meeting will be held August 26, 1997.
APPROVED • �1
Diane Carlino, Chair
Wiliam Mignogna, Chair Elect
John Glidden
(Absent)
Jeffrey Ornstein
Thomas - Pastore
T,h6mas Paganini
(Absent)
Christopher Jones
ns, Alternate
(Absent)
Joel Channing, Alternate
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re K71!ar rz, Secretary
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