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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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be determined and identified.
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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.
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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.
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The sidewalk near the port cochere shall be extended.
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All plans shall be consistent.
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Retaining wall shall be defined on the plan.
14.
A typical plan section showing what would stick out from
the building shall be provided.
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A color swatch of the exterior elevation showing all colors
shall be provided.
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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.
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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
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Tom Paganini
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Jeff Ornstein, Alternate
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John Nedvins, Alternate
. Melissa Prindiville, Secretary
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