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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 061595CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS JUNE 15, 1995 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. ROLL CALL The Deputy City Clerk called the roll and present were Mayor Russo, Vice Mayor Furtado, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Jablin. Councilman Clark was absent from the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Russo stated that the announcements were as posted on the City's Bulletin Boards, AWARDING OF BIDS: PLANT DRIVE BALLFIELD REPLACEMENT CONDUCTORS City Manager Herakovich reported that bids for replacement of conductors at Plant Drive Ballfield were advertised 5/22/95 and opened and read on 6/6/95; and that staff recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, American Lighting Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $12,606.00. After clarification that this expenditure was appropriate to be funded from the Parks Special Revenue Fund, motion was made by Councilwoman Monroe to approve CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 ITEMS BY MAYOR AND PAGE 2 the staff recommendation. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and unanimously carried by a 4 -0 vote. CITY COUNCIL: VICE MAYOR FURTADO Vice Mayor Furtado reported she had attended an MPO meeting where she had learned that $ 2K, XQ4n tax dollars were spent for training people in the use of car pools, and had expressed her opinion that the varying amounts of fines for traveling in the high occupancy lane without sufficient people in the car should be standardized throughout Florida and that those fines should be sufficient deterrent and would make the training unnecessary. Vice Mayor Furtado requested that letters be sent to her in care of City Hall requesting priority be given to sound barrier walls on I -95 in Palm Beach Gardens, since the City was in the 5 -year roadway expansion plan which did not include the sound barriers, Mayor Russo suggested that a Resolution also be drafted. At Vice Mayor Furtado's request, the City Manager provided a proposed form to be used by City Council members as a better way to follow through on comments and complaints, which would be submitted to the City Manager's office and then forwarded to the proper staff member for resolution. Vice Mayor Furtado commented that residents' views as presented in Gardens Times on possible locations for a new municipal complex had revealed that those residents were not aware of proposed plans for the land on which the City complex was now located. Vice Mayor Furtado reported she had visited Planet Ice and that it CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 PAGE 3 would be an excellent addition to the City. COUNCILWOMAN MONROE: Councilwoman Monroe reported she had attended the first meeting of the North Campus FAU Advisory Committee and that there would be a ground breaking ceremony in the fall, that some type of honors program would be developed to prevent students from leaving the area, and also an environmental studies program. Councilwoman Monroe commented that she would have preferred more stress on greenways in the visual preference survey and that better opening instructions could have been provided. COUNCILMAN JABLIN Councilman Jablin reported he had visited both Planet Ice and the new library, and that both facilities were excellent. MAYOR RUSSO Mayor Russo reported he had attended the Mira Flores groundbreaking and had learned that the development company considered the Palm Beach area the number one rental housing market for the future because of future growth. Mayor Russo stated that the landscaping on PGA Boulevard was finished, and City Manager Herakovich reported that it was hoped that a program could be worked out with adjacent landowners to improve the landscaping on the south side of the roadway. Councilwoman Monroe cautioned that landscaping in the area of the Hickory Drive alignment should be delayed until the alignment was finished. Mayor Russo suggested that the idea be instilled in the City's employees that they work for all of the residents, and stated he believed that people would accept the City's position even though they might not agree, as CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 nwnr w long as they realized the City staff was doing the best they could. Vice Mayor Furtado commented on how initial telephone contact between staff and residents could be improved. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Dan Eagle Dan Eagle, PGA National, commented on the possible move of City Hall from its current location, and stated that opinions expressed by the public had favored the Campus Drive location. Mr. Eagle provided documentation to the City Council regarding two parcels of land at that location currently owned by Palm Beach County, documentation showing land deeded to the City of Boynton Beach under Florida Statute, and a copy of the Florida Statute. Mr. Eagle explained that under the Statute he believed the City could request title to one of the sites as long as the property was not being used by the County and if the property was to be used to promote community interest and welfare. CONSENT AGENDA: Vice Mayor Furtado made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Councilman Jablin seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of Minutes of 6/1/95 City Council Regular Meeting. 2. Resolution 40, 1995 - Approval of Plat for Parcel 29, Ballen Isles. 3. Resolution 66, 1995 - Approval of submittal of Beautiful Palm Beaches Grant. 4. Resolution 71, 1995 - ICMA Defined Contribution Plan. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 PAGE 5 RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 67, 1995 Planning and Zoning Director Walton explained that Resolution 67, 1995, was for Consideration of Approval of a minor amendment to Parcel M -30 (Augusta Pointe), PGA National, to allow 5 new models, and requested approval for S- tile roofs. Discussion ensued regarding current procedures which required City Council approval for such items as a change in roof tile. After a presentation by Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, and a brief discussion by the City Council, motion was made by Councilwoman Monroe to approve Resolution 67, 1995. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado and carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION 68, 1995 City Forester Mark Hendrickson explained that Resolution 68, Consideration of Approval for Landscape Variance at 2400 PGA Boulevard, southwest corner of Kidd Lane, would correct this property's non - conforming landscape status; that the petitioner had requested a variance since minimum requirements would eliminate 11 out of the 12 available parking spaces on the site; that the petitioner had voluntarily enhanced the landscaping, painted the building, and maintained the parking area to compliment and blend in with the adjacent Prosperity Center. Kenneth T. Gordon, owner, answered questions from City Council members. After discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that Mr. Gordon would incorporate their suggestions for angled parking spaces with separate ingress and egress into a new plan if possible, and that this CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 PAGE 6 petition then would be placed on the Consent Agenda for approval. RESOLUTION 70, 1995 Planning and Zoning Director Walton explained that Resolution 70, 1995, Consideration of Approval for amendment to Parcel 28 (Clubhouse) located within BallenIsles PCD, proposed minor modifications to the main golf clubhouse building, the surrounding landscaping, and the parking and traffic circulation patterns. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, explained that the loading and service area would be redesigned, the cart operation and staging area would be revised, the square footage of the clubhouse building would be reduced and redesigned, and the design of the entrance drive would be reconfigured, while the architectural style, materials, and colors would remain the same. After a brief discussion by the City Council, motion was made by Councilwoman Monroe to approve Resolution 70, 1995. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin and carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE 11, 1995 Mayor Russo announced that the Public Hearing for Ordinance 11, 1995, Consideration of Approval of a PUD for the construction of a Restaurant at the corner of PGA Boulevard & Ellison Wilson Road, which had been duly advertised 5/31/95, was cancelled per direction of the City Council at their 6/5/95 meeting, since the Ordinance did not pass on first reading. RESOLUTION 69, 1995 City Manager Herakovich introduced Resolution 69, 1995, Consideration of Approval for a Variance to the Sign Code for the MacArthur Center Property CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 PAGE 7 Owners Association, Inc. to allow two temporary directional signs in the median of Fairchild Gardens Parkway for Good Samaritan & St. Mary's Health Care Pavilion, 3401 PGA Boulevard. City Manager Herakovich explained the purpose of the signs would be to direct people to the facility from Alternate AlA, and PGA Boulevard, and that the City's sign code did not address such a situation. Thaddeus Cohen, representing the MacArthur Foundation, addressed the safety hazard of congested traffic and requested that a temporary signage program be allowed and if successful that it be adopted by the City after a six — month period. Elaine Adams, MacArthur Foundation, clarified that only directional signs would be requested for the entire POA, and that the Master Signage Program would be presented to the City Council in July. After discussion, it was determined that this request would have to be considered under a different mechanism, and the consensus of the City Council was to grant the temporary directional signage for six months in a different location than in the median, if a legal mechanism could be found. Mayor Russo requested that the applicant work with staff to determine whether an amendment to the PCD would accomplish their objective and suggested that the applicant demonstrate life safety issues when this matter was rescheduled. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: NORTHLAKE SQUARE Planning and Zoning Director Walton explained that one staff report had been prepared for the Northlake Square Site Plan approval request, which also CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/35 PAGE 8 required conditional use approval of an automobile service center. Director Walton reviewed the staff report and explained that the site plan included a Pep Boys automotive service center, a Boston Market, and a medical office building. Tim Messier, representative for the petitioner, explained the project; and the architect for the project reviewed the colors and commented that the Boston Market building had been upgraded from the standard facilities. During ensuing discussion, the City Council members objected to the Boston Market building awnings and colors. Jim Darcey, representative of Pep Boys, reviewed the building and explained that the colors had been chosen to match the Boston Market, The City Council discussed possible sound barriers between the project and the adjacent mobile home park. Mr. McPhail, developer of the project, commented that the adjacent residents felt this project would be a great improvement over the bowling alley. It was the consensus of the City Council to view pictures of the Boston Market on Indiantown Road before giving final direction to the petitioner, asked that samples of paint and roof tile be provided to staff, and expressed their preference for either a change in colors and /or awnings without stripes. The City Council discussed the use of the future third building. Troy Holloway of George Gentile and Associates reviewed the landscaping plan, and explained that the plants were shown at approximately two years growth after installation. The City Council requested addition of a six —foot berm and wall between the project and the adjacent CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 PAGE 9 mobile home park, and that the residents along the property line be contacted for their desires. It was decided that this petition would be presented for Public Hearing at the next City Council meeting. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Planner Kim Was Castro reviewed #95 -2 Comprehensive Plan Amendment (second round of amendments for 1995), and explained that Raymond Royce, agent for Sports and Recreation, Inc. was requesting a land use change from Industrial to Commercial for an 8.42 acre parcel located south of Northlake Boulevard and east of the proposed Congress Avenue connection with Northlake Boulevard for a proposed Sports and Recreation retail store and a sit —down restaurant. Ms. Glas Castro explained that a staff — initiated amendment to the definition of an ACLF in the Land Development Regulations was being considered, which would allow submittal of an application for an ACLF by Charles Sparks. Attorney Raymond Royce, representing Sports and Recreation, explained that the level of service would not be changed; that only one parcel was included in this request since the MacArthur Foundation was not allowed under their agreement with IRS to initiate a request for land use change; that the Congress Avenue extension would accommodate traffic so that trips on Northlake Boulevard would be reduced by approximately 5,000. It was the consensus of the City Council not to make a decision on the two proposed amendments, but to schedule them for public hearing. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 PAGE 10 RESOLUTION 55, 1995 City Manager Herakovich summarized Planning and Zoning Commission Liaison Councilman Clark's suggestion, which was to prohibit members of a City Board voting on petitions presented by their firms - -but to allow members of their firm to make presentations, and to require annual disclosure of the firm's fees for projects within the City. It was the consensus of the City Council that for one year after departure from a Board, that member could not make presentations, however, a member of their firm could do so; that after resignation of a board member, his or her firm would not be required to disclose; and that another member of the Board member's firm could act as agent for a petitioner. Ed Oliver, Oliver and Glidden, proposed disclosure of fees for only those projects which came before the board on which the member of that firm sat, and agreed with the proposed change. After discussion of term limits, direction of the City Council was to retain term limits. Later in the meeting, in response to a question whether disclosure would be according to the phase of service, Mayor Russo expressed his position that disclosure would be for everything associated with any project that came before a Board. CITY MANAGER REPORT HOLLY DRIVE SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION The City Manager reported the task force had recommended that sidewalk construction be started at this time in order to have the sidewalks finished by the time school reconvened; and that funding would be from gas tax dollars. Motion was made by Councilwoman Monroe to approve staff recommendation CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 PAGE 11 for the sidewalks and the funding for them. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jablin, who also requested a temporary sign be erected to notify residents regarding this project. Motion passed unanimously. PLANT DRIVE ROLLER HOCKEY The City Manager explained the asphalting of the rink was going out for bid and that the cost would be approximately $50,000, and the group of citizens attempting to raise funds had collected approximately $13,000. The City Manager suggested the option of initially constructing one rink instead of two, and informed the City Council of the residents' desire to place signs at the proposed site to help raise funds. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager reported that the results of the Visual Preference Survey had indicated that public safety was most often mentioned the feature liked most about the City, and traffic congestion and speeding the least. City Manager Herakovich reported that many residents had called to thank the City for the additional mowing around Lake Catherine and in other areas. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney provided an update on current cases, and recommended that the City challenge the temporary injunction granted in the Sun Terrace case, and if unsuccessful to then appeal the case. There being no further business to discuss, motion was made by Councilwoman Monroe, seconded by Vice Mayor Furtado, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 6/15/95 MAYOR JOE RUSSO VICE MAYOR LAUREN FIJRTADO COUNCILWOMAN LINDA MONROE COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK ATTEST: U � CINDY HARVEY, DEPU'T'Y CITY CLERK PAGE 12