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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 010996• n �J • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 9, 1996 MINUTES 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 Alice Everard: Present Carl Sabatello, Chairman Diane Carlino, Vice Chair John Glidden Phillip Lyddon William Mignogna Thomas Pastore Christopher Jones, Alternate Absent Daniel Honig Tom Paganini, Alternate Also present at the meeting were City Council Liaison David Clark, Assistant City Attorney Paul Golis, Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton, and Principal Planner Bristol Ellington. ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR There were no items by the Planning and Zoning Director. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON There were no items by the City Council Liaison. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of December 12, 1995 - Mr. Lyddon made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chris Jones. Vice Chair Carlino and Mr. Chris Jones abstained from voting since they had been absent at the December 12, 1995 meeting. The motion was approved by a 5 -0 vote. • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 9, 1996 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Public Hearing: Petition PCD- 95 -02, by Dominick Lioce, agent for CTB Realty Ventures, Inc., to amend Ordinance No. 1, 1990, for the Northcorp Center Planned Community District (PCD). Located, in general, by RCA Boulevard to the north, Burns Road to the south, Interstate 95 to the west, and the FEC Railway. (7- 42S -43E) Principal Planner Ellington requested postponement of this Public Hearing to the first meeting in February, 1996, since staff had not had sufficient time to review items submitted by the Petitioner. Mr. Ellington commented that the Petitioner had objected to the postponement. Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing open. Jeff Lis questioned why the postponement needed to be five weeks rather than two weeks. Planning and Zoning Director Walton explained it would take five weeks to obtain the City Engineer's report. In response to Chairman Sabatello's question whether the Petitioner and the City were close or far apart on the drainage issue, Mr. Lis commented that the drainage was never going to be reduced from 28 % to 20 %, and that the original general permit issued for Northcorp prior to construction of the original building had assumed that the elevations for the parking lot would be at 13.5' and that there would be swale and dry retention depressed areas in the elevation down to 12'5 ", which did not happen. Mr. Lis explained that the existing parking lot elevation was at 141" and that there were no depressed areas; therefore, the • latest report from Gee & Jenson was calling for compensative storage in the form of 30% open space on any undeveloped land and a .8 -acre lake since the actual elevation was higher than the elevation allowed by the permit. Mr. Lis commented that the City Engineer would review that report and make comments. During ensuing discussion, Mr. Glidden inquired whether Petitioner would agree to 30% open space, to which Mr. Lis responded he did not believe that Mr. Lioce would agree. Other issues were identified. Chairman Sabatello commented that the major issues were beyond the scope of the Planning and Zoning Commission and must be resolved. Mr. Glidden suggested a 2- week postponement which could then be postponed again if necessary. Planning and Zoning Director Walton explained that the City Engineer had indicated two weeks would not be sufficient to complete his review and report. Hearing no other comments from the public, Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Jones made a motion that this matter be postponed to February 13, 1996. Mr. Lyddon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Public Hearing: Petition TXT- 95 -03, by Bonnie L. Miskel, agent for Value Rental Car, is requesting to amend the City of Palm Beach Gardens' Zoning Code, Sections 159.046(K) Zoning Districts: CG -1, 159.046(L) Zoning Districts: CG -2, 159.059(C) (1) (b) PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay: Site Development Guidelines, and the City's Chart of Permitted Uses, to permit automobile leasing and storage facilities as an accessory use to an approved hotel use. 0 2 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 9, 1996 Principal Planner Ellington stated that Bonnie L. Miskel from Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell, P.A., was not present, however, Valerie Chancey from the same firm was in attendance at the meeting and would represent the Petitioner. Principal Planner Ellington reviewed the staff report dated January 4, 1996, and explained that Value Rental Car wished to operate at the Holiday Inn on PGA Boulevard and that apparently a rental car business had been operating under previous ownership at the Holiday Inn for the past several years, for which no occupational license could be found. Mr. Ellington explained that staff recommendation was for conditional use, which would require a Public Hearing and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Lyddon inquired whether operation of a rental office without storage on premises would be allowed, to which Mr. Ellington responded he was unsure whether a license would be needed for only a rental office. Mr. Glidden inquired how many hotels would be affected by the requested change, to which the response was Holiday Inn, the hotel at the Admiralty II, and the hotel which had been approved for the Regional Center. Mr. Ellington explained the City parking requirements which would have to be met. Discussion ensued regarding distinction between cars and trucks. Planning and Zoning Director Walton recommended use of the definition used by the State of Florida. Mr. Walton explained that the location where cars could be parked could be worked out during conditional use approval for a specific case, however, recommended that it be included in the ordinance. Chairman Sabatello raised signage questions regarding signs placed in car windows and whether a vehicle with advertising operated as an airport shuttle could be allowed to park at the • hotel. Valerie Chancey explained that Thrifty had previously operated a rental car business at the Holiday Inn and that they had been granted a sign permit by the City. Ms. Chancey stated that Petitioner had no objections to staff recommendations. In response to questions posed by Chairman Sabatello, Ms. Chancey commented that 15 rental vehicles were now parked in the rear of the hotel; that she would need to discuss with Value Rental Car whether they wished to store vans also, and whether it would be agreeable to restrict parking for a shuttle van with advertising to the storage area. Ms. Chancey explained that she believed a permit had been granted for the existing monument sign with the name Thrifty on the top, but had not verified that with Building Official Jack Hanson. Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing Open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing closed. During discussion of staff recommendation regarding location of storage parking, Planning and Zoning Director Walton suggested use of language which had been used for previous covered parking approval. Mr. Lyddon favored the conditional use so that each individual hotel would have to submit the exact location desired for parking. Mr. Walton agreed, so long as the City could legally regulate the location. Assistant City Attorney expressed concern that this change would permit rental of automotive vehicles in both the CG -1 and CG -2 Zoning Districts, rather than only in CG -2. Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend approval of this Petition subject to the following conditions: • 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 9, 1996 1. Automobile leasing and storage of inventory shall be allowed as a conditional accessory use to an approved hotel of not less than one hundred (100) rooms. 2. The maximum number of leasable cars allowed to be stored on site shall not exceed fifteen (15). 3. An applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the City's parking requirements when seeking a conditional use approval for the leasing and storage of automobiles. 4. No shuttle van parking storage parking shall be allowed between the building and the public right -of -way. 5. Advertising, graphics, and /or signage shall not be permitted to be displayed on rental agency vehicles parked for greater than one hour between the public right -of -way and the hotel building. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mignogna, and carried by unanimous vote of 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS • There was no old business to come before the Commission. NEW BUSINESS Planning and Zoning Director Walton requested direction regarding timing of meetings and advertising for an upcoming conditional use petition by a church on Riverside Drive which had requested an expedited process. Consensus of the Commission was to advertise before holding the workshop. Chairman Sabatello brought up the fence issue at Cypress Hollow and BallenIsles, and questioned whether the Commission had proceeded properly in this instance and was following proper procedure in general. Discussion ensued regarding the fence issue in this specific case. Assistant City Attorney Golis advised that the Commission was using proper procedure. 0 4 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes January 9, 1996 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion by Vice Chair Carlino, seconded by Mr. Mignogna, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. The next meeting will be held January 23, 1996. APPROVED: Carl Sab llo, Chairman Diane Carlino, Vice Chair J hn idden (Absent) Daniel Honig qovol � • Phillip Ly don Wi iam Mignogna I � Thomas as ore Christopher Jones, Alternate (Absent) Tom Paganini, Alternate Alice Everar , Secretary .0 5 • 0 DANIEL A. HONIG 13094 REDON DRIVE PALM BEACH GARDENS. FLORIDA 33410 TELEPHONE (407) 624 -5833 FAX (407) 624 -5844 January S, 1996 Joseph Russo, Mayor City of Palm Beach Gardens 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Dear Joe: It is with regret that I hereby tender my resignation from the Planning and Zoning 0 Commission. My personal commitments have recently caused my absence at meetings to become too frequent. I would be happy to serve the city in any special projects that could utilize my skills. I have enjoyed the three years that I have been on the Commission. It has been suggested that a permanent member of the P &Z Commission be appointed from Frenchman's Creek. To that purpose I heartily recommend Richard Masters who is very enthusiastic about serving the City in this cappacity. Enclosed is his resume. Warmest personal regards, Daniel A. Honig cc: Lauren Furtada David Clark 0/c Linda Monroe r Eric Jablin�_ Bobby Herakovich Richard E. Masters. P.E. f • Consulting Engineer 13 7 S Education: �F" .Tye 6 2ej_2 -&Zfr 644 2 MG Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University Military: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1950 -1953 - Engineering Officer Professional: Joined Jaros, Baum & Bolles, Consulting Engineers, in 1953, became a partner in 1970 and retired from the fun► in 1992 after having designed systems for over 50,000,000 square feet of various buildings. Expert in the fields of mechanical, life safety and fire protection engineering, credits include many innovative and award winning building projects. high and low rise office buildings, hospitals and laboratories, colleges and universities, museums and galleries. Typical projects include:. Rush Presbyterian - St. Lukes Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; Medical Offices for Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York; Hirschhorn Museum, Washington. D.C.; IBM Communications Programming Center, Raleigh, North Carolina; Mobil Technical Center, Princeton, New Jersey; National City Center, Cleveland, Ohio; Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois; The Coca Cola Company Headquarters Complex, Atlanta, Georgia; Operations Buildings for National Security Agency, Ft. Meade, Maryland; Seagram Building, New York, New York; Chase Manhattan Headquarters Building, New York, New York, World Trade Center, New York, New York. Registered Professional Engineer, District of Columbia; States of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin; Registered Fire Protection Engineer, State of California; Certification by National Council of • Engineering Examiners. EIRM: Editor and contributor, Volume SC, Chapter SC -2, Mechanical and Service Systems, of the Monograph prepared by The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Fritz Engineering Laboratory, Lehigh University Contributor, SW&ibdng - Engineer, "The Perfect Office Building" ASHRAE Journal. "Bankers Trust Plaza, New York City: A High -Rise Office Building with a Systems Approach to Smoke and Fm Control' Past Chairman. Mechanical Codes Committee, New York Association of Consulting Engineers Past Chairman, Research Subcommittee, TC 5.6, "Control of Fire and Smoke ", American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning (ASHRAE) Member, NFPA 90, Committee on Air Conditioning, National Fire Protection Association Member, Advisory Committee, The Center for Building Technology; National Institute of Science and Technology Past President, Automated Procedures for Engineering Consultants (APEC) Fellow, American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC) Fellow, ASHRAE Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member, Florida Engineering Society (National Society of Professional Engineers) Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Member, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)