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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 • Keshavarz. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 12, 1997 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 0 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes • August 12, 1997 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 0 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes . August 12, 1997 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 0 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 12, 1997 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 • 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 12, 1997 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 0 6 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 12, 1997 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. 0 7 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 12, 1997 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 1�14e' �u re K71!ar rz, Secretary 0 8