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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 012897CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 28 , 1997 MINMES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Carl Sabatello 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. The roll was called by Secretary Jackie Holloman: Carl Sabatello John Glidden Tom Paganini Tom Pastore John Nedvins Jeff Ornstein Diane Carlino William Mignogna Chris Jones • Also present at the meeting were City Attorneys David Acton and Carol Wallace, Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham, B- rect r Richard Walton, Principal Planner Marty Minor, and Planner Edward Tombari, Bahareh Keshavarz, and Mark Hendrickson. Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton was not present. Principal Planner Marty Minor reported that several complaints had been received that the lighting at Burger King was too bright. Code requirements for lighting were discussed. A suggestion was made that if nothing was found in the Code to require lower wattage bulbs, that a request be made to Burger King to tone down their lighting. -1 • There were no items by the City Council Liaison. Minutes of January 14.1997 - Mr. Pastore made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Paganini seconded the motion, which carried by 4 -0 vote. Mr. Ornstein and Mr. Nedvins abstained from voting on the motion, as they were not present at the January 14 meeting. Planning a Zoning Commission Minutes January-2g, 1997 Workshop: Petition SP- 96 -16, Kenneth A. Blair, agent for LRP Publications, Inc., requesting site plan approval for the construction of 123,379 square feet of office and 45,100 square feet of warehouse facility on 9.97 + 1- acres on Lot, 5 and a portion of Lot 6 of PGA National Carmaerce Park within PGA National Planned Community District (PCD) . (15-42S-42B) Chairman Sabatello cautioned the applicant that because of late submittals some items had not been reviewed by staff and those items would not be discussed; however, if the applicant wished clarification or help on specific items the Committee would be glad to do that. Kenneth A. Blair, agent for the petitioner, responded that his specific request to appear tonight was to clarify comments made at the last hearing regarding building colors, phasing, etc'. Mr. Blair explained that colors would be similar to the Catalfumo building, • presented samples, and commented that the samples would be formally submitted at the next meeting. Four phasing plans were displayed. In response to Mr. Ornstein's question of the height of the buildings, Mr. Blair responded that the highest building would be the 3 -story office facilities which would be approximately 401 maximum to the top of the parapets. Chairman Sabatello stressed that the plans to be presented at the next meeting clearly indicate how the landscaping plan would work in each phase. 17717 FRET, r • _. Consideration of Approval: Petition MISC- 96 -97, by Frank Palen, agent for PGA National venture, Ltd. To approve a PGA National Development of Regional XWact %Planned CAmmunity District (P®) PGA Commerce Park overall buffer landscape plan per Resolution 273, 1996, Condition 12. (25-42S-428) Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated January 21, 1997. City Forester Mark Hendrickson explained the location of the fence and that there would be a gate for access. • 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 2 8 , 1997 Frank Palen, agent for the petitioner, explained how the original FDOT buffer had been expanded by working with PGA National, and indicated that a small portion of the expanded buffer was located along the east Commerce Park boundary. Conditions of approval for Commerce Park imposed in 1990 and updated in December 1996 were described. Mr. Palen stated that the plan presented reflected all those conditions, and that plants were required to be installed in the entire 30, buffer strip on the north end prior to issuance of the first building permit. Mr. Palen explained that the east buffer was currently being installed by FDOT, and the west end buffer would be installed at time of site plan approval for the lot on that side. Mr. Palen explained that a condition required Commerce Park Association to maintain all of the buffers, and there would be no problem with maintenance created by the fence. The PGA POA would maintain the entire buffer on their property. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to approve Petition RISC -97 -57 with staff comments and the City Engineer's 'comments, dated January 28, 1997. Mr. Paganini seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote. (Note: This is not a recommendation to City Council, but is approval • by -the Planning and Zoning Commission. This will not go to City Council) Workshep: Petition PGD- 95 -04, PGA Shell Service Station, by Jeff Falkanger, agent for Shell Oil Company, requesting to rezone a 0.52 acre site from CG -1, General Commercial District, to a Planned Unit Development, with an underlying, zoning of CG -1, to convert the azisting gasoline station with two service bays into a "foodwart" and .install five (5) new gas dispensers under a new canopy. The site is located on the northeast corner of Military Trail and PGA Boulevard. (01- 42S -43S) Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated January 23, 1997. In response to a question by Mr. Paganini, Mr. Minor explained that the applicant was seeking approval from DOT to place landscaping in the right -of -way. Doug Snyder with Jeff Falkanger and Associates, agent for the petitioner, explained that the building color had been changed to an off- white; the yellow tile wainscot had been eliminated and a raised • 3 Planning a Zoning C,, fission Minutes January 28'. 1997 off -white panel substituted, the roof pitch had been changed to 3 -34/ 12, and DOT had no problems with the landscaping plan and was expected to approve the right -of -way plantings, which would be maintained by the applicant. Mr. Snyder agreed to a condition of approval for maintenance of the landscape right -of -way buffer by the applicant. The City Attorney advised that research was needed to determine if the applicant could be held responsible for maintaining a buffer on DOT property. Items addressed during ensuing discussion included reduction of the number of pumps, request for color samples to be brought to the next meeting, roof slope, beer sales, verification of sufficient dumpster capacity, and removal of landscaping and asphalt. Mr. Nedvins pointed out that 43W more daily trips would be generated according to the trip generation report, which had been approved by a traffic consultant and met required criteria. Mr. Glidden commented that the size of the sign face with the interchangeable letters seemed too large, but did meet Code; that a back gate should be added to the dumpster enclosure; and that a 5/12 roof pitch would improve the building appearance. Planner Minor commented that interchangeable sign letters were a State law requirement for gasoline stations. A color rendering of the sign • was requested for the next meeting. After discussion of the roof pitch and building, Chairman Sabatello polled the members, which indicated a preference for a 5/12 roof pitch. The 3 -color blend of Spanish "S" roof tile was discussed and the applicant was requested to bring a photograph of a roof done in a comparable mix. A discussion of a proposed yellow stripe near the fascia ensued, a detail of which was requested. Mr. Ornstein requested the sign be drawn in color on elevation sheets in proportion to the building and canopy from the viewpoint of Military Trail. Chairman Sabatello expressed concern regarding the type of food that could be prepared in this facility if the station were turned over to another operator. Jim Donnini, station operator, explained there were currently no plans to add a fast, food operation at this location. Chairman Sabatello questioned whether Mr. Donnini would agree to a condition stating specifically what could be done, with any change to require City Council approval. Chairman Sabatello requested that the City Attorney formulate wording for a condition which would be acceptable to the applicant. Discussion ensued regarding what types of food operations might be able to operate from this facility. Mr. Ornstein suggested a condition that there would be no food preparation on site, since all food planned to be sold was pre - packaged. The Commission objected to food preparation because people waiting for 0 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 28, 1997 food would increase traffic. Chairman Sabatello requested the applicant work with staff regarding this matter. Mr. Ornstein suggested the applicant remove the words "fast food" from their plans if they were only selling pre - packaged food. The applicant verified that there would be no problem raising the canopy to satisfy the City Engineer's request. Agreement with DOT to maintain the landscaping in the right -of -way was discussed. The applicant explained that the only step remaining was for them to complete a utility permit form for DOT because irrigation would be installed, and to provide a trench detail. The problem of whether the applicant could be cited if landscaping in the right -of- way was not maintained since the properly did not belong to the applicant was discussed. Mr. Snyder assured the Commission that if DOT had a maintenance agreement available that the applicant would pursue that. City Forester Hendrickson reported that the City already had a maintenance agreement with DOT for that right -of -way, and that DOT would only give maintenance agreements to other governmental agencies, not to private enterprise. Mr. Hendrickson explained that the approval must be conditioned so that the applicant would agree to • provide maintenance, and also state that if the station changed hands the condition would continue. Mr. Hendrickson explained that maintenance agreements were the same throughout the City and in case of default the City assumed maintenance. Code Section 114.39 was quoted as stating that: an additional fifteen square feet per face of changeable copy to display gasoline price placards shall be allowed on ground signs. There was no minimum size for the changeable letters in the City's Code. The City Attorney was requested to check the State law on this matter. After calculating the allowed area, Mr. Ornstein commented that 75 square feet was allowed and the proposed sign was only 46 square feet. The applicant was requested to provide the following items: Proper pitch of roof, raised canopy, and colored sign on elevations Photograph of comparable roof Section of fascia Dumpster gate, check dumpster size DOT contract Fast food /no food language • 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January '2 g , 1997 Wor1rahop: Petition PVD- 96 -06, by Joseph W. Porten, for the development of a Planned Unit Development (PVD) for the construction of 13 zero lot line townhomes. The 1.45 -acre site is located on the west side of Xllitary Trail, north of Holly Drive. (12 -423 -429) Principal Planner Marty Minor reviewed the staff report dated January 24, 1997. Mr. Ornstein commented that a section of sidewalk was needed to link the two sidewalks shown. Mr. Joseph Porten, agent for the petitioner, reviewed changes made since the last meeting. Mr. Ornstein commented that the site plan and landscape plan should correspond, that the dumpster was not large enough as drawn, and discussed the green roof. Mr. Porten was requested to provide samples of the proposed green mullions and window frames. Mr. Ornstein expressed his opinion that the colors did not seem to work. Mr. Nedvins commented that the plans were greatly improved since the last meeting, and although he had no objection to the green color, suggested the paint colors could be reduced to two. Mr. Ornstein expressed a preference.for mix of yellows, browns, off reds for the roof tile. Chairman Sabatello and Mr. Nedvins both made . comments to the effect that the proposed colors did not work together. Mr. Glidden commented that a lot of improvements had been made since the last presentation, that he had no problem with the green color; however, the colors needed to be re- addressed, and suggested two light brown /beige colors instead of three and not to use a dark brown trim. Mr. Ornstein suggested that the problem might be the massiveness of the roof in a solid color in the rear elevation. Mr. Glidden suggested using full glass panels and not using green mullions. Mr. Ornstein suggested green on the shutters. Mr. Glidden suggested that more landscaping was needed on the end wall elevation. The applicant verified that there was no entry sign. The applicant was advised that if elevations were not the same architecturally that four elevations must be provided. Quoins at the corners instead of banding, shutters at the windows, and additional landscaping massing on the south side were suggested. Mr. Ornstein suggested re- platting and moving the project farther south, and also an open lawn with trees at the perimeter. Chairman Sabatello commented that the south elevation needed more attention to soften it, either architecturally or by landscaping. Chairman Sabatello also commented the roof line should be softened on the rear, banding and fixed glass should be considered, colors should be revisited, and landscaping should be massed between units to I • Planning & Zoning Commission Kinutes January 28, 1997 prevent viewing through the dining room window into the next unit in units 6 and 7. Mr. Ornstein suggested that the landscape architect for the project attend the next meeting, and that the sidewalk connection for the existing sidewalks be shown on the site plan. Chairman Sabatello requested that the mailbox be shown on the site plan, and that it not be located in the main circulation area. W. Glidden referred to the side /south elevation which would be the same for the side /north elevation, which did not match the floor plan, and suggested a solution by having units 7, 8, and 9 mirror units 4, 5, and 6. Chairman Sabatello clarified that the applicant must provide elevations clearly indicating depiction of each unit. Mr. Ornstein requested an elevation of the entire front of the property showing all the units and landscaping from the street side, including street trees, which would accurately represent what was shown on the landscape plan. Chairman Sabatello questioned whether it would create a problem to set units 4, 5, and 6 farther back, to which the applicant responded there was not sufficient room since the back of each unit was at the unit's property line. Chairman Sabatello suggested a landscape addition to enhance the area between units 6 and 7. Mr. Porten responded that had been considered, however, there would be a problem with the drainage. Mr. Ornstein suggested placing a drain in the pavement. :r Chairman Sabatello requested that staff research the date the newspaper rack ordinance would be- enforced. Mr. Glidden commented on the memo provided by staff regarding clearance height for porte cocheres, and stated that raising the height would be fine if that were the main entrance into a project, however, questioned if the porte cochere could be lower if there were other access points for emergency vehicles. Discussion ensued. Mr. Glidden suggested that a distinction might be needed between firefighting and emergency vehicles and commented that he would be interested in knowing the height of the paramedic truck because that might be the only vehicle for which the height needed to be adjusted. There was no new business to come before the Commission. 0 7 Planning & Zoning Commission' Minutes January 28, 19 97 There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Glidden, seconded by Mr. Nedvins, and unanim sly arried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. The next meet g wil be held February 11, 1996. APPROVE D: Car Sa atello, Chairman (Absent) Diane Carlin, Vice Chair 64 ad" j&hnAlidden (Absent) William Mignogna Thomas Pastore Tom Paganini (Absent) topher Jones Jeff /Ornst'�i�i, Alternate , Alternate a kie olloman, Secretary is 8