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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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j&hnAlidden
(Absent)
William Mignogna
Thomas Pastore
Tom Paganini
(Absent)
topher Jones
Jeff /Ornst'�i�i, Alternate
, Alternate
a kie olloman, Secretary
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