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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 091096• • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 10, 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 Melissa Prindiville: Present Carl Sabatello Diane Carlino John Glidden Chris Jones William Mignogna Tom Paganini Thomas Pastore Absent Jeff Ornstein, Alternate John Nedvins, Alternate Also present at the meeting were City Council Liaison David Clark, Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham, Assistant City Attorney Paul Golis, Planning & Zoning Director Richard Walton, and Planner Bahareh Keshavarz. Chairman Sabatello congratulated Mr. Clark on the new addition to his family. ITBM.S BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR Planning and Zoning Director Walton distributed an article from the Planners Case Book regarding fast food franchises. There were no items by the City Council Liaison. Minutes of August 13, 1996 - (Approval of these minutes was postponed from the August 27, 1996 meeting since there was no second to the motion; the reason being that there were not enough members present who had been at the August 13, 1996 meeting). Mr. Mignogna made a Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 10, 1996 motion to appro -ke the minutes as submitted. Mr. Glidden seconded the motion, which carried by vote of 4 -0, with Commission members Vice Chair Carlino, Glidden, and Jones abstaining. Minutes of August 27. 1996 - Vice Chair Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mr. Paganini seconded the motion, which carried by vote of 5 -0, with Commission members Mignogna and Pastore abstaining. SITE PLAN & APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE Recommendation to City Council: Petition SP- 96 -06, by Frank S. Palen, agent for Devonshire Limited Partnership, is requesting an amendment to the previously approved site plan for Devonshire Nursing Some located within the PGA National Commerce Park Planned U1nit Development (PUD) at PGA National Planned Community Development. (15- 42S -42S) • Planning and Zoning Chairman Richard Walton reviewed the staff report dated September 4, 1996. • Mr. Frank Palen reported that since the last presentation of this petition on July 9, the petitioner had been working with the State Department of Insurance on a design to meet a State regulatory requirement for a 20 -foot vista outside of each room which necessitated removal of the planned courtyards and moving the building back approximately 6 feet back. For security reasons, the french doors had been replaced with windows. Additional oak trees had been added to the landscaping along the rear property line to provide visual screening of the rear of the building. Mr. Palen explained that a setback requirement in the Commerce Park development guidelines had been established for commercial buildings rather than for a residential building with a peaked roof, and a 47' -11" rear setback was requested. Mr. Palen reported that an extra foot had been added to the building height to accommodate changes in roof planes; improvements to the east facade included the addition of stucco bands and glass tile windows on the second story; raised curbs and three loading spaces had been added; and the circulation pattern had been changed. A new drainage plan had been prepared which would eliminate the need for the existing rear easement, and the landscape design for the Northlake Boulevard side easement had been addressed. • • • Planning & zoning Commission Minutes September 10, 1996 Mr. Walton commented that the applicant had not addressed item 13 of the City Engineer's comments, which referred to the City's LDR requirement for 51 sidewalks along Hiatt Drive adjacent to this property, and that the applicant would need to request a waiver if there were no plans to construct a sidewalk. Mr. Walton also questioned the drainage plan referred to by Mr. Palen, and Chairman Sabatello commented that condition 4 must be made more clear. Mr. Palen commented that the applicant had no problem with constructing a sidewalk and would agree to such a condition. Mr. Palen explained that the status of the rental units was that they were on hold, and that the nursing home traffic should not be sufficient to affect that development. Mr. Palen commented that phase 2 consisted of a smaller building with more beds. Mr. Walton explained that the staff report note regarding the fact that there was a service drive between the building and the rear property line was intended to point out that this was a difference from the original approved plan, but that there was no problem with the drive. In response to Mr. Jones' question regarding the slope of the service drive, Project Manager John Mendelsohn explained the beginning point of the slope its intended configuration. Discussion ensued regarding the slope and screening of the chillers. Mr. Palen explained how the landscaping along Northlake would provide screening, and that a screen wall would be provided on three sides of the dumpster. Chairman Sabatello requested that the plans reflect the height and material of the screen wall and any gates. The columns on the side of the building were discussed, and a request was made that the depth of the columns be defined and drawn into the plan. Other items discussed were colors and that color samples had been submitted to staff; that the cupola was not drawn right on the plan; and that the color for window frames and railings were not noted on the plan. Chairman Sabatello questioned Councilman Clark regarding the preferences of the City Council members for pink buildings, to which the response was that although some members did not prefer pink buildings that it was not a problem. Mr. Glidden discussed the west elevation, which he explained did not match the plan, and requested a separate drawing of.a plan section showing the typical relationship between the balcony, the stucco bands and the columns, with sizes noted. Mr. Glidden expressed difficulty with the roof plan and explained that the plan would not work unless the roof slopes varied, which was not desirable. Mr. Glidden suggested that all roof slopes could be 6/12; to which the project manager responded that he would discuss that with the architect. Mr. Glidden suggested that the stoop for the northeast stair egress should have a railing and steps down to the east until reaching the service courtyard. The 9 • • is Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 10, 1996 walkway on the north stair should also be extended. Mr. Glidden questioned whether the slope of the service drive would result in a drainage problem. Project Engineer Tim. Messler explained how the drainage system would work during that area. In response to Mr. Glidden's question regarding the sidewalks, Mr. Messler explained that there had been no requirement for sidewalks originally, but that the applicant had agreed earlier in this meeting to provide a sidewalk. Chairman Sabatello requested that the sidewalk location be shown on the plan. Discussion ensued regarding whether patients of the nursing home would be able to use the sidewalk. The applicant explained that most of the patients in this facility would not be physically able to walk outside the building and that courtyards had been provided for them. Mr. Glidden requested that the windows be shown and that the glass block be labeled on the plan. Mr. Glidden commented that he would have liked to have seen a detail of the elevation which would be viewed from the Northlake bridge. Mr. Glidden questioned why the east end of the south elevation was not treated similar to the west end, and commented that the addition of a window on that end would be a great improvement. Discussion ensued regarding balancing the two corners. Mr. Mendelshon explained that the window shown on the plan was really intended to be a stucco band. It was requested that items on the plans be labeled. Chairman Sabatello explained that the Committee was in agreement that they would like to see the two corners balanced. Mr. Mendelshon stated that stucco banding would be used on both sides. Mr. Walton commented that there were many inconsistencies in the plan, and that staff did not have the expertise to correct them. Chairman Sabatello reviewed the items to be addressed before the next presentation: 1. The applicant shall consult with staff regarding sidewalk location and safety concerns at the tie -in to the park. 2. Roof ridges and slopes must be made to work. 3. The relief and depth of columns must be clarified and noted on plans. 4. Cornice detail of the window and the stucco band depth must 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 10, 1996 • OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Commission. NM BUSINESS Assistant City Attorney Golis introduced Attorney Carole Wallace, who would attend future Planning and Zoning Commission meetings in his absence. 5 be determined and identified. 5. All exterior colors must be identified. 6. Glass blocks must be identified. 7. Fascia material must be defined. 8. Dumpster enclosure wall height, material, and landscaping must be shown on plan. 9. The easement shall be removed from the plans. 10. Stucco banding shall be added to the east end of the south elevation to balance with the west end. 11. The sidewalk near the port cochere shall be extended. 12. All plans shall be consistent. • 13. Retaining wall shall be defined on the plan. 14. A typical plan section showing what would stick out from the building shall be provided. 15. A color swatch of the exterior elevation showing all colors shall be provided. • OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Commission. NM BUSINESS Assistant City Attorney Golis introduced Attorney Carole Wallace, who would attend future Planning and Zoning Commission meetings in his absence. 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes September 10, 1996 There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Jones, seconded by vice Chair Carlino, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. The next meeting will be held September 24, 1996. APPROVED: Carl Sabatello, Chairman Diane Carlino, vice Chair John Glidden • William Mignogna 4s-auwl �9�- Tom Paganini ChristoT)16er J (Absent) Jeff Ornstein, Alternate (Absent) John Nedvins, Alternate . Melissa Prindiville, Secretary -I