HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 021596CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
FEBRUARY 15, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by
Mayor Russo at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLLrAT,r, The Deputy City Clerk called the roll and present were
Mayor Russo, Vice Mayor Furtado, Councilwoman Monroe,
Councilman Jablin, and Councilman Clark.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated that the announcements were as
posted on the City's bulletin boards.
PRESENTATIONS:
EAR WORKSHOP Planner Marty Minor provided highlights of updated
information which had been collected for inclusion in
the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) required by
the Department of Community Affairs every five years
and which would be used to update the City's
Comprehensive Plan. Highlights included the fast
growing population rate, existing land uses, record
new housing construction during 1995, a request by
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Seacoast Utility Authority to increase their level of
service, and a growing comfort level among the
population to contact the police which had resulted in
a higher number of service calls. Mayor Russo
expressed concern regarding the correctness of the
percentages used for land use categories at buildout.
City Manager Herakovich advised that the Blue Ribbon
Committee was working on revisions of the percentages.
Principal Planner Kim Glas Castro discussed the
traffic element and explained that staff recommended
waiting for the 2015 model. Discussion ensued
regarding land available for different uses, and
solutions for future water needs.
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MODULAR RELOCATION City Manager Herakovich reported that staff had opened
and reviewed two bids received for dismanteling,
transporting, and remodeling work on the modular units
being donated to the City by Pratt Whitney, and that
staff recommended the bid be awarded to Don's Mobile
Homes, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $25,920.
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Vice
Mayor Furtado, to approve the staff's recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTORCYCLES City Manager Herakovich reported that staff had opened
and reviewed one bid which did not meet specifications
and therefore recommended that the bid be rejected.
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion, seconded by Vice
Mayor Furtado, to approve the staff's recommendation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND
CITY COTINCIT
VICE MAYOR FURTADO Vice Mayor Furtado reported that at the MPO meeting
that day, DOT had been placed on notice to have a
solution to mitigate removal of vegetation along I -95
by the next meeting. The Vice Mayor's suggested
mitigation plan was to construct sound barrier walls
beginning from both the north and south, working
towards the middle. The Vice Mayor reported that the
MPO had agreed with her idea of replacing HOV lanes
with truck lanes, which would discussed at the next
MPO meeting. Vice Mayor Furtado provided Clean Air
Act Amendment information to staff. The Vice Mayor
reported that a meeting had been held regarding safety
problems at Howell Watkins School which had resulted
in school police working more efficiently with the
City police. Vice Mayor reported that she and some of
the teachers had volunteered to help in the parking
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lots during morning arrivals and afternoon departures.
The Vice Mayor announced a meeting to be held on
February 28 regarding major school issues and
solutions. Vice Mayor Furtado reported attendance at
a Recreation Board meeting where Little League
boundaries had been discussed, and recommended working
with PBGYAA to find a better solution. The Vice Mayor
requested that timely letters be sent to residents in
the future regarding roadway improvements in their
neighborhoods. Vice Mayor Furtado questioned when
Chief FitzGerald's leave of absence would begin, to
which the response was that the City Manager would be
meeting with the Chief to determine the date.
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE Councilwoman Monroe reported that the RV Task Force
had met.
COUNCILMAN JABLIN Councilman Jablin reported preliminary discussions
with PGA National Venture regarding the possibility of
acquiring the commercial park for recreational use,
and requested that the Council allow the City Manager
to negotiate, with which the other Council members
agreed.
MAYOR RUSSO Mayor Russo reported that he had attended a meeting of
The Municipal League where discussion had taken place
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concerning how drastically the NAFTA Agreement had
affected farming in Palm Beach County, and requested
that the City and County campaign to urge Washington
legislators to reconsider that agreement. Mayor Russo
reported that Palm Beach County's vegetables were left
to rot in the fields because it would cost more to
pick them than to buy vegetables imported from Mexico.
The Mayor commented that a Resolution would be
presented to the City Council regarding this matter.
Discussion at the meeting had also taken place
regarding school concurrency, hurricane preparedness,
and EMS concerns regarding funding for transfers
being taken from the cities and given to the ambulance
companies. Mayor Russo requested City representation
at the next general Municipal League meeting where the
EMS issue would be discussed. The Mayor commented on
intergovernmental cooperation which had helped with
funding for playing fields and lighting. Mayor Russo
announced that a meeting, hosted by the North County
Economic Advisory Group, regarding the schools would
be held on February 22 at the Burns Road Community
Center.
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COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC:
LINDA HUGHEY Ms. Hughey reported attendance at a meeting regarding
gangs and requested that the City become proactive
regarding instituting school programs to discourage
younger children from joining gangs.
CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve the
Consent Agenda as submitted. Vice Mayor Furtado
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0
vote. The following item was approved on the Consent
Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes of 2/1/96 City Council
Regular Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCE 1, 1996 Mayor Russo declared the Public Hearing open for
Ordinance 1, 1996 - Consideration of Second Reading
and Adoption Amending Section 32.54 and 32.55 of
Chapter 32 entitled .Departments, Boards, and
Commissions. of the Palm Beach Gardens Code of
Ordinances; providing for codification; and providing
for an effective date, duly advertised 1/17/96, and
postponed from the 1/4/96 and 2/1/96 Regular Meetings.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Russo
declared the Public Hearing closed. Vice Mayor
Furtado made a motion to approve Ordinance 1, 1996 for
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consideration of Second Reading and adoption.
Councilman Jablin seconded the motion, which carried
by unanimous vote of 5 -0. The Deputy City Clerk read
Ordinance 1, 1996 on Second Reading by title only.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 14, 1996 Lee Jebb, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board,
reported the results of two interviews which had been
conducted to fill a vacant seat on the Board, and
recommended Jay Cannava. Councilwoman Monroe briefly
discussed the applicants and commented that both Mr.
Cannava and Ms. Waxman were very qualified. After
discussion, Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to
approve Resolution 14, 1996, with the name Lynn Waxman
inserted into the blank. Councilman Clark seconded
the motion, which carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 20, 1996 After discussion, Councilwoman Clark made a motion to
approve Resolution 20, 1996 - Consideration of
approval of appointments to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, with the names of Bill Mignogna, Diane
Carlino, Thomas Pastore, and John Glidden inserted in
Section One as permanent members of the Planning and
Zoning Commission for a two year term; in Section Two:
Carl Sabatello, Christopher Jones and Tom Paganini as
permanent members to serve one more year; and in
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Section 3: Jeffrey Ornstein to be added as an
alternate member for a one -year terms. Vice Mayor
Furtado seconded the motion, which carried unanimously
by vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 23, 1996 Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton reviewed
the request for consideration of Site Plan Approval
for BallenIsles Parcel 9. The single access was
questioned by the City Council. Mr. Skokowski, agent
for the Petitioner, explained that the parcel on the
other side of the road would have double access.
After further discussion, Councilman Clark made a
motion to approve Resolution 23, 1996. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Jablin and carried by unanimous
vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 23, 1996 Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton reviewed
the request for consideration of Site Plan Approval
for BallenIsles Parcel 19B. Mr. Skokowski, agent for
the Petitioner, described the area in which a golf
course rest area was planned. Councilwoman Monroe
made a motion to approve Resolution 24, 1996. Motion
was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by
unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 25, 1996 Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton reviewed
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the request for consideration of approval for
Ballenlsles Temporary Club Facilities which would
consist of five temporary trailers to be placed on the
Fitness Center parking lot while permanent clubhouse
facilities were constructed. After comments by Nader
Salour, Ballenlsles representative, Councilman Clark
made a motion to approve Resolution 25, 1996. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Jablin and carried by
unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 26, 1996 City Manager Herakovich reviewed the request for
consideration of approval of amendment to Signage
Master Plan for PGA National PCD. Frank Palen, agent
for PGA National Venture, Ltd., described the signage
requested. Comments by City Council members included
concern that signs should only be used to direct and
not to advertise, that in some areas within PGA
National directional signs were needed, that the
number of signs requested in this package would be a
reduction from the number currently existing.
Building Official Hanson clarified that this sign
program had been approved for PGA National in 1990 and
that this request would only allow changes within the
existing program. It was suggested that signage be
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discussed at a future City Council workshop meeting.
City Manager Herakovich requested additional wording
in item (4) under Section One of the Resolution: In
addition, the number of sign messages shall not exceed
nine. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve
Resolution 26, 1996 with the addition to number 4,
Section One as suggested. Motion was seconded by Vice
Mayor Furtado and carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 27, 1996 Councilman Jablin submitted names of the following
five people which he and Alan Adams had interviewed
for consideration of approval for appointment to the
Education Advisory Board, and explained that he had
requested that Lenore Farrah, Administrator of the
Weiss School, become an advisory member since as a
non - resident she could not be appointed as a voting
member. Councilman Jablin recommended that James
McCue, Ron Sadaka, Bayla Singer, Wayne Anderson, and
Howard Engel be appointed as new members for 2 -year
terms, and that an extension be granted for Monica
Adams and Jan Porter, whose terms had expired. Vice
Mayor Furtado suggested Dave Talley as an advisory
member. Councilman Jablin made a motion reappoint
Monica Adams and Jan Porter and to place the names of
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Ron Sadaka, Bayla Singer and James McCue in Section
One in the blanks for two year terms; and Wayne
Anderson in Section Two and Howard Engel in Section
Three in the blanks to fill unexpired terms.
Councilman Clark seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous vote of 5 -0.
RESOLUTION 28, 1996
(WORKSHOP) Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton reviewed
waivers submitted by Petitioner and staff conditions
for consideration of approval of Damerau Office Park
PUD. Councilwoman Monroe suggested that a condominium
association, rather than the existing fee simple
ownership, could provide an effective way to deal with
property lines which ran through landscaped areas.
Councilwoman Monroe reminded the petitioner that she
had requested that administrators of Burns Road
medical building be consulted regarding sizes of
trucks which used their facilities. Petitioner Dr.
Mark Damerau explained that large semi trucks would
not be making deliveries to the project, and reported
he had talked to UPS drivers regarding making
deliveries. Discussion ensued regarding different
types of trucks, including moving vans, which could
block building entrances. Bob Benz, agent, reported
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regarding the research he had conducted at
Councilwoman Monroe's request. Councilwoman Monroe
repeated her previous request to contact medical
building administrators at the medical buildings on
Burns Road regarding sizes of trucks which used their
facilities before the next meeting. Mr. Benz
addressed the issue of fee simple vs. condominium
ownership, and suggested that people preferred to own
their own lots. Councilwoman Monroe requested that
the petitioner provide a proposal for the whole
landscaping including timing. Mr. Benz explained that
the first person to build would install the whole
driveway for both his parcel and the adjoining parcel,
and that some landscaping would be handled in a
similar manner. Councilwoman Monroe requested that
before the next meeting that absolutely everything
which would be done up front by the developer be
highlighted in yellow on the plan. It was the
consensus of the City Council that parking spaces must
be 10' x 20', and that two spaces should be larger for
use by delivery trucks, with the size of those spaces
to be determined after receipt of information from the
medical building managers for the medical buildings on
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Burns Road. Mr. Benz explained that the petitioner
would like the number of parking spaces to be
determined by code requirements for medical offices
rather than professional offices, and desired that the
use for each building be set during site plan review
by Planning and Zoning, and the parking determined by
the code for that use. This would allow a medical
building to be resold for professional office use but
not vice versa. City Attorney Baird proposed that in
order to control the building use in the event of
resale that the petitioner could agree to a covenant
recorded with the property documents to run with the
land for those properties designated as professional
office buildings, which would restrict their use to
professional office and would not allow a medical use
since the parking would not be designed for medical.
Mr. Benz commented that a landscape plan for
landscaping around the buildings' foundations would be
submitted. Direction was given to the petitioner for
items which the City Council wanted to see at the next
meeting. Mr. Benz, reviewed the petitioner's concerns
with staff conditions. Mayor Russo announced that
two residents wished to comment.
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DAN THOMAS Mr. Thomas, owner of adjacent property, made comments
in favor of the project. Mr. Thomas commented that
the size of trucks making deliveries to his building
were similar to UPS trucks.
BILL DAVIS Mr. Davis, a real estate professional and City
resident, expressed concern that the City was in
danger of losing this project because the length of
time that the approval process had taken, which was
depleting the petitioner's funds, and urged the
Council to do what they could to put this process on
a fast track.
Mayor Russo commented for the record that the length
of time had resulted from a combination of what the
petitioner desired to accomplish and what the City's
Code requirements were; and advised that the project
had been on a fast track for the past few weeks.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 2, 1996 Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to place Ordinance
2, 1996 - Text Amendment to allow auto rental and
storage as an ancillary use to approved hotels - on
First Reading by title only. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Clark. Councilwoman Monroe questioned
whether automotive rental should be restricted not to
include trucks, and after discussion requested that
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ACTION:
DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
this matter be addressed before the next reading.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0. Upon advise
of the City Attorney, Councilwoman Monroe amended the
motion to include replacing the word Automotive with
the word Automobile in the two places where it
appeared in the title of Ordinance 2, 1996. The
amended motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin, and
carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0. The Deputy City
Clerk read Ordinance 2, 1996, on First Reading by
Title Only.
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to dispose of a kiln which was beyond
repair. Motion was seconded by Councilman Clark, and
carried by unanimous vote of 5 -0.
City Manager Herakovich announced that Artigras would
be held over the coming weekend. It was the consensus
of the City Council that the following people be
scheduled for presentations at upcoming meetings: The
YAA President regarding Little League boundaries;
Susan Real with IMS regarding industrial parks, and
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the Business Development Board regarding where
industrial parks could locate. The City Manager
reported that a meeting with County officials had been
promising regarding land acquisition of the
environmentally sensitive land on Prosperity Farms
Road and public access to some type of nature facility
on that property. March 23, 1996 was agreed upon for
the Advisory Board Breakfast. City Manager Herakovich
reminded the City Council that a CAN meeting would be
held on February 20. The City Manager announced that
a Palm Beach Gardens elementary school teacher,
Antonis Luzarous, had been selected as part of the
relay team to carry the Olympic torch, and the school
principal at Gardens Elementary was soliciting
sponsorship and donations. The City Manager reported
that six clogged drains had been discovered on Holly
Drive which had probably been the cause of the
flooding each year on Golfers Circle, which would be
cleared by the DOT. Mayor Russo reported that letters
were being received on the PGA National gate and
requested that the letters not be sent until later in
the process. The City Manager reported that
approximately 20 Holly Drive residents had attended a
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meeting regarding the roadway and bridge improvements,
announced that the lights would be out on Holly Drive
until FPL had installed new lines, and explained that
landscaping had been removed from the Holly Drive
medians where median cuts or stacking lanes were to be
installed and that the landscaping would be replaced.
The City Manager reported that FEMA engineers had
worked with City staff for the past two weeks and some
dollars had been awarded. The Town Meeting was
announced for February 22.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Baird had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, motion was
made by Councilwoman Monroe, seconded by Councilman
Clark, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting
at 9:42 P.M.
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