HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 070897CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
July 8, 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 PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR
Interim Planning and Zoning Director Kim Glas reported that Durango
Steak House had changed their colors as requested by the Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee, and planned to add landscaping as per the
City Forester's direction, changing the originally approved black
olive trees to native dahoon holly trees. Better screening would be
provided by incorporating a hedge, then a row of crepe myrtles, and
then the dahoon holly. An explanation of the difference in a
petitioner being involved in a Code Enforcement issue and what the
Board would be reviewing for a petitioner was requested. Ms. Glas
Castro explained that normally these would be two separate issues;
however, in this case modifications required a building permit and
therefore site plan review. If this project had been completed
without going through site plan review and that had later been
discovered, then Code Enforcement Board would have given the
petitioner a set length of time to come before this Board to
legitimize their plans or make modifications. Discussion ensued
regarding the Board's actions in this case, to which the petitioner
had agreed.
Assistant City Manager Dunham introduced Mr. Mark Hill, who would
begin employment with the City as Growth Management Director on July
28, 1997.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison was not present, however, Principal Planner Minor
announced that the Shell Station project had been recently approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of June 24,,1997 - Mr. Channing made a motion to approve the
minutes as submitted. Mr. Paganini seconded the motion, which carried
by 5 -0 vote.
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SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Present Absent
Diane Carlino John Glidden
Joel Channing William Mignona
Christopher Jones Jeffrey Ornstein
John Nedvins Thomas Pastore
Thomas Paganini
Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham,
Interim Planning and Zoning Director Kim Glas Castro, Principal
Planner Marty Minor, Planner Edward Tombari, and Joe Poklemba.
Workshop: Petition SP- 97 -07, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Amendments,
to allow for amendments to the approved site plan, including changing
the building elevations, configuration and square footage. Also, the
amendments include slight modifications to the traffic circulation and
parking areas as well as landscaping. This site is located on the
southwest corner of PGA Boulevard and Fairway Drive. (10- 42S -42E).
Principal Planner Marty Minor introduced Planner Ed Tombari, who
• reviewed the staff report dated July 2, 1997.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, commented on building
design, signage, and traffic circulation changes, and reviewed the
conditions of approval. Mr. Skokowski explained that Bascom Palmer
representatives Gaby Cresly and Joe Felino from Miami were present to
answer any questions. Mr. Skokowski introduced project architect Don
Dwore who presented graphics of the building with and without
landscaping. The original renderings were also presented to show the
differences in signage. Mr. Channing questioned the lack of hedges and
shrubs, to which Mr. Skokowski responded that the intention had been
to only provide grass and trees in the area indicated. Discussion
ensued regarding tree heights and varities and the accuracy of the
graphics. Mr. Channing agreed with City Forester Hendrickson's
comment that trees could be taller. Mr. Jones questioned the material
to be used in the porte cochere, to which the architect responded by
presenting material samples. Mr. Jones commented that he liked the
changes but was not sure whether the material proposed for the port
cochere was classy enough. Principal Planner Marty Minor verified
that this petition would be presented to the City Council. Mr.
Nedvins indicated that he had no negative comments and that his spouse
was a Bascom Palmer patient. Mr. Paganini questioned whether the roof
equipment was covered from sight, to which the architect responded
with a description of how the equipment was screened. Chair Carlino
agreed with Mr. Channing that the heights of the trees should be
higher. Mr. Dwore expressed no problems with increasing the heights.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The roll was called by Planner Bahareh Keshavarz, Secretary for the
meeting.
Present
Diane Carlino
Joel Channing
Christopher Jones
John Nedvins
Thomas Paganini
Absent
John Glidden
William Mignona
Jeffrey Ornstein
Thomas Pastore
Workshu:
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)
Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated July 1,
1997.
Mark Ugowski, agent for the petitioner, discussed mitigation and
• meandering issues and pointed out two areas where meandering would not
be possible due to easements. Mr. Ugowski explained that drawings for
design development for the parkway along Central Boulevard were in
progress, and that drawings were included for the Hood Road median.
Mr. Ugowski expressed the petitioner's concern regarding the ability
to fund the parkway and median improvements at this time. Mr. Ugowski
explained that various funding options had been pursued, with no
positive results, and requested any ideas for other options. Mr.
Minor verified that these improvements were required prior to issuance
of a Certificate of Origin. Discussion ensued, during which Mr.
Ugowski explained that the congregation would be growing in the future
and adding additional facilities, and proposed implementation of the
parkway area tied to a second phase. Chair Carlino explained that the
Commission could only review the petition as presented and could not
act on future phases with no date certain. Chair Carlino also
expressed concern regarding establishing a precedent of allowing a
petitioner not to implement Central Boulevard improvements while
requiring others to do so.
Mr. Jones commented that without a turnaround there would be a parking
problem. Mr. Ugowski explained that a turnaround would be beneficial,
however, had been omitted due to financial constraints, and that the
petitioner was trying to keep costs down sufficiently to be able to
get the project built. Funding for the parkway improvements was
discussed, during which Mr. Minor explained that a 110% bond was
required by code, and suggested that the petitioner contact other
churches who had met these requirements to see where they had obtained
bonds. Mr. Ugowski explained that the petitioner was purchasing 8.5
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acres from the MacArthur Foundation. Mr. Minor explained that parkway
plans must be submitted 12 working days prior to a public hearing. Mr.
Minor commented that staff would work further with the petitioner on
the meandering issue. In response to Mr. Channing's question
regarding cost of the Central Boulevard parkway improvements, Mr.
Ugowski estimated $100,000 to $150,000 and described the work which
would be needed. Mr. Channing suggested that the MacArthur Foundation
might take back a mortgage on the property. The lighting plan was
briefly discussed. Chair Carlino suggested that the petitioner pursue
any design alternatives to the cul -de -sac. Discussion ensued, during
which a "T" turnaround was suggested.
Chair Carlino commented that issues still
Seacoast concerns
surety bond for
improvements. Th
discussed. Mr.
improvements, to
than the parkway
needed materials
hearing.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no
Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
meandering, and the code
improvements other than
The possibility of a cash bond
Ugowski questioned what
needing resolution were
requirement for a 110%
the Central Boulevard
placed with the City was
were considered basic
which the response was all site improvements other
improvements. Chair Carlino clarified that staff
for review twelve working days prior to a public
old business to come before the Planning and Zoning
There was no new business to come before the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Paganini, seconded
by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at
9:15 P.M. The next meeting will be held July 22, 1997.
APPROVED:
Diane Carlino, Chair
(Absent)
William Mignogna, Chair Elect
(Absent)
John Glidden
(Absent)
Jeffrey Ornstein
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