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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. • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 8, 1997 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. • 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 8, 1997 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 • 3 0 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 8, 1997 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. *I- 0 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes July 8, 1997 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 5