HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 052395CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 23, 1995
MINUTES
At 7:30 P.M., in the absence of both the Chairman and Vice Chair, upon motion by
William Mignogna, seconded by Mr. Thomas Pastore and unanimously carried, Mr.
Daniel Honig was appointed Chairman Pro Tem for the meeting.
The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Pro Tern Daniel Honig 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 Alice Everard, Secretary for the meeting:
Present Absent
Daniel Honig Carl Sabatello, Chairman
William Mignogna Diane Carlino, Vice Chair
Thomas Pastore Phillip Lyddon
Christopher Jones, Alternate John Glidden
Tom Paganini, Alternate
Also present at the meeting were City Council Liaison Councilman David Clark, Assistant City
Manager Greg Dunham, and Assistant City Attorney Paul Golis.
ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR
Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton explained the procedure to be followed when both
the Chairman and Vice Chair were absent.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
City Council Liaison David Clark explained that the sole item discussed at the last City Council
meeting which had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission was the
Frenchman's Creek Marina Restaurant and that no decision had been made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of May 9, 1995 - After review of the minutes, Mr. Thomas Pastore made a motion to
approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christopher Jones. The
motion was approved by a 4 -1 vote. Mr. William Mignogna abstained since he had been absent
at the May 9, 1995 meeting.
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SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Workshop: Petition SP- 94 -24, by Timothy J. Messier, agent for John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation, representing McPhail Properties, Inc., is requesting site plan
approval to construct three buildings, totalling 30,000 square feet, on a 3.9 -acre tract
(formerly Gardens Lanes Bowling Alley). Located on the north side of Northlake
Boulevard and immediately west of the C -17 Canal. (18- 42S -43E)
Mr. Ellington reviewed the staff report dated May 18, 1995.
Chairman Pro Tem Honig requested that the applicant only address those conditions with which
there was disagreement. Mr. Timothy Messier, agent for the petitioner, stated that the only issue
was the elevations. Mr. William Mignogna questioned whether the trees shown in the western
elevation were depicted at installed height or matured height. Mr. Troy Holloway, George
Gentile and Associates, Landscape Architect, explained that the shade trees were shown at 18
feet and would be installed at 12 or 14 feet, the cabbage palms were shown at installed height,
other trees were shown with 2 -3 years growth, hedges were shown at 3 feet and would be
installed at 2 feet. Mr. Holloway pointed out the additions to the landscaping which had been
made since the last meeting. Mr. Ellington explained that the only additions had been to the east
• and west sides of Boston Market and that no additional landscaping had been provided along the
west side of Building A. The Committee viewed and discussed the revised floor plan for
Building A and agreed that a condition be made to assure that the south elevation differential
block shall have a projection of 12 inches minimum below the mansard area.
Chairman Pro Tem Honig stated that the developer must be held responsible for making sure that
the building colors and mansard materials were the same for both of his prime tenants. After
discussion of signage, Chairman Pro Tem Honig requested that the applicant consider
enlargement of the Pep Boys logo and deletion of the arrow to make that sign more elegant, and
stated that Mr. McPhail must be responsible to be sure the sign colors were the same for both
buildings. Mr. Chris Jones requested that additional and more balanced landscaping be provided
below the mansard on the west elevation.
After explanation of the Boston Market rendering, Mr. Messier explained that the sign depicted
on the east side would not exist until Congress Avenue was extended, and other signage would
only be allowed on the south side.
Ms. Messier explained that condition 7 of the staff report might not be possible, however the
applicant would try to obtain the owner's permission to remove the unused portion of the former
Shadeberry Street alignment at the time of the opening of the realigned Shadeberry Street.
Further discussion of Shadeberry Street ensued. Assistant City Attorney Golis recommended a
written agreement between the two property owners and the developer. Mr. McPhail explained
that if the Congress Avenue extension never materialized that he was protected by an easement
from the MacArthur Foundation within the 104 -foot strip which was proposed for Congress
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Avenue and therefore would be able to access the median cut in line with Congress Avenue
coming from the south; and also had an easement on existing Shadeberry until that median cut
was established; however, when that Shadeberry easement expired he would have no control over
the present owner of the Shadeberry property. After further discussion, consensus was to make
Condition 7 and Condition 8 in the staff report dependent upon an agreement meeting the
approval of the City Attorney.
Motion:
Mr. Thomas Pastore made a motion to recommend approval of Petition SP -94 -24 to the City
Council, with the following conditions:
1. Prior to the petition being scheduled before the City Council, the south elevation plan for
the Pep Boys building shall be revised to reflect the deletion of the "Auto Parts" and
"Tires & Service" wall - mounted signs.
2. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, all of the site work, including,
but not limited to, the site drainage, parking and common landscaping shall be completed.
3. Prior to the issuance of any permits for any site modification or improvements, the City
shall be in receipt of a copy of the recorded 40 -foot ingress /egress easement from the
• MacArthur Foundation granting the subject property legal access to Shadeberry Street,
acceptable to the City. Including a 40 -foot east/west easement from Shadeberry Street to
the east property line.
4. Prior to the issuance of any permits for any site modification or improvements, the City
shall be in receipt of a roadway plan for the upgrade of Shadeberry Street as approved by
the City's engineer. The acceptable improvements to Shadeberry Street shall be
completed prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
5. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the petitioner shall provide a Unity of
Title, or a legal instrument acceptable to the City, in recordable form for the subject
property.
6. At the time that the County eliminates the existing median cut which currently allows
access to the Hilltop Mobile Home Park, the petitioner shall have Shadeberry Street
improved to properly align with the Congress Avenue and Northlake Boulevard
intersection and open to the public. This roadway shall be designed in accordance with
the City's Land Development Regulations and reviewed and accepted by the City's
Engineer.
7. The unused portion of the former Shadeberry Street alignment shall be removed at the
time of the opening of the realigned Shadeberry Street at the Congress Avenue and
Northlake Boulevard intersection, pursuant to an agreement meeting the approval of the
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City Attorney.
8. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the petitioner shall provide a surety,
acceptable to the City, for the realignment of Shadeberry Street and the removal of the
unused portion of the former Shadeberry Street alignment, pursuant to an agreement
meeting the approval of the City Attorney.
9. The petitioner shall return for subsequent site plan approval for the architectural elevations
of 2,495 square -foot office building.
10. All roof - mounted equipment shall be screened from line of sight view.
11. All future construction phases shall be fully sodded and irrigated prior to the issuance of
the first Certificate of Occupancy, with the exception that an area need not be sodded if
an application for a building permit has been submitted for that phase.
12. Areas that have been allowed to have vegetation or ground cover removed pursuant to the
approved site plan, and subsequently abandoned for any reason for more than three
months, shall be seeded with a ground cover or grass immediately upon request by the
City or the City shall have the work done at the owner's expense.
• 13. Prior to clearing or construction, trees or native areas designated for preservation shall be
tagged or roped -off. Prior to land clearing, the developer shall erect and maintain
protective barriers around the drip line of the trees to be protected. All work shall be
inspected and approved by the Landscape Architect of Record and the City Forester prior
to the issuance of any Building Department permit requiring land
clearing. Section 153.20 shall also be enforced during construction.
14. All tree protection/relocation and landscape work shall be performed using current
professional landscaping standards. The Landscape Architect of Record shall monitor all
tree protection efforts, all tree relocation work, all landscaping work, and any work that
affects the outcome of the approved landscape plans. The Landscape Architect of Record
shall notify the City prior to any modifications to the approved landscape plan.
15. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the Landscape Architect of record
shall certify in writing to the City that the landscaping has been completed per the
approved landscape plans. Any major changes to the approved landscape plans
shall be approved by the City Council. Once the City has the certified letter from the
Landscape Architect, the City Forester shall inspect the site for compliance. Once
compliance has been confirmed by the City Forester, the City Building Department shall
be notified.
16. All trees or plants designed for preservation /relocation that die during construction or
because of construction practices shall replaced using the following schedule: For every
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inch of tree caliper lost, three inches of new tree caliper shall be replaced with like
specie. The minimum replacement tree shall be three inches in diameter. Palms shall be
replaced with like specie one for one with a minimum 10' height. Shrubs shall be
replaced with like specie one for one with a minimum 30" height. If the site can not
support the total number of replacement trees as required above, City Council may permit
the developer to donate excess trees to the City for planting on public lands.
17. Project shall abide by Resolution 2, 1993, which requires, prior to filing of the plat, the
petitioner shall post a bond for the installation of the infrastructure including the common
and project landscaping /buffer and entry feature.
18. The material of the Mansard roof, signs and the exterior finishes of both the Boston's
market and the Pep Boys buildings shall have the same colors.
19. The landscaping on the south elevation of the Pep Boys building on the West side of the
entrance shall be enhanced per the City Forester's recommendation.
20. The south elevation differential block shall have a projection of 12 inches minimum
below the mansard area of the Pep Boys building.
21. The Boston's Market shall eliminate the sign of the west elevation per the City's Sign
• Code.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Tom Paganini and was approved by a vote of 5 -0.
Workshop: Petition SP- 95 -03, by Donaldson Hearing, agent for CTB Realty Ventures
XVI, Inc., representing Palm Beach Community Church, XVI, Trustee, for site plan
approval for the construction of a 51,000 square foot church facility. Located on Lots 8,
9, & 12 of South Park Center Plat in the Northcorp Planned Community District. (1, 12-
42S-42E & 1, 6 -42S -42E)
Principal Planner Mr. Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated May 18, 1995.
Mr. Thomas Pastore questioned what the triggering mechanism would be for the Northcorp PCD
to make improvements to Burns Road and Riverside Drive. Mr. Ellington explained that the
first development within South Park Center required construction of Northcorp Boulevard from
its terminus and construction of East Park Drive. Chairman Pro Tem Honig inquired whether
there was a limit to how many times a project could be presented without addressing a major
issue of concern by this Committee and the City Council, and whether there was a limit to the
petitioner's presentation time; to which Assistant City Attorney Golis responded he knew of no
such limits in the code.
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Chairman Pro Tem Honig advised Mr. Donaldson Hearing, agent for the petitioner, that he was
allotted ten minutes for his presentation. Mr. Hearing stated he took offense to the opening
remarks limiting the petitioner's ability to make a full presentation and stated that it was untrue
that their petition was substantially the same as the prior submittal. Mr. Hearing provided
history of this proposal which explained that they had been working with staff and proceeding
through the process. In regard to the parking issue, Mr. Hearing commented that he believed the
Committee's evaluation should center upon whether or not the 260 on -site parking spaces would
be adequate to handle a future use other than for a church facility; and pointed out that since the
City's Code provided for office -type uses at a ratio of four spaces per thousand square feet that
the proposed 51,000 square foot church facility would only be required to provide 200 parking
spaces if that facility were converted to office -type use in the future. Mr. Hearing also stated
that in regard to concerns of modification to the parking agreement that Parcel E8 was part and
parcel of the PUD and that it could not be changed without authorization of the City. Director
Walton stated that the property could be sold. Chairman Pro Tem Daniel Honig questioned
whether the Church could make an agreement to prohibit the use of lot 8 for any other purpose
other than parking for the Church and was advised by Assistant City Attorney Paul Golis that a
purchase of lot 8 by the Church would be more effective. Mr. Hearing responded to the
suggestion that the petitioner should purchase that property that they did not see the necessity for
purchasing that site since sufficient parking was located on -site with the reduced seating. Staff
verified that when this petition was last submitted, this Committee had requested that the
petitioner return with at least 75 % of the parking on property owned by the church. Mr.
• Mignogna stated in the current submittal that it was just over 75 %. Planning and Zoning
Director Walton expressed concern that the seats were reduced, but the square footage of the
footprint had not been reduced sufficiently, and commented on the possibility that the office use
could be changed to a theater if the property were sold, which would cause parking problems.
Mr. Hearing explained that two two -story wings, a balcony, and other reductions totaling 20,000
square feet had been eliminated from the building. Mr. Mignogna suggested that the parking
agreement be changed to run with the land and not with the use, to which Attorney Raymond
Royce responded that he did not believe the agreement could be changed since there was no
leverage to accomplish that; however, since the property was part of a PCD he believed that
some sort of City approval would be necessary to accomplish a change in use.
Chairman Pro Tem Honig suggested that the parking shortage could be resolved if the seating
were reduced by approximately 100 seats along with some massing of the building. Discussion
ensued regarding the 75% parking ratio. Attorney Royce suggested that great flexibility was
allowed within a PUD and that possibly a variance could be sought, and stated that the petitioner
would like the opportunity to present this applicant to the City Council. Chairman Pro Tem
Honig proposed that conditions be worked out on the other issues raised by staff, a condition be
placed in this petition for 75% of the parking, a condition that the parking agreement as
established be accepted, and the petition be submitted for a second workshop for vote by the
Committee. Mr. Chris Jones requested a presentation since he had not been present for past
submittals. Chairman Pro Tem Honig requested that the Church's attorney provide a copy of the
parking agreement for lot 8. Mr. Mignogna requested that Attorney Royce speak with the
developer, to which Attorney Royce responded he would try again.
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Mr. Hearing gave a brief presentation of the petition and a brief outline of the parking
agreement.
During ensuing discussion, Chairman Pro Tem Honig requested that the petitioner bring color
renderings of the building and its elevations to the next workshop, and suggested that the
petitioner apply for a variance or an amendment to the PCD to allow for additional parking
within the 15 foot landscape buffer along the east side of Lot 12, adjacent to the railroad tracks.
Mr. Christopher Jones questioned whether enough space was available within the 15 foot
landscape buffer for a parking area with adequately sized drive aisle. Attorney Royce suggested
changing parallel spaces.
Attorney Royce commented that the City had platted Lot 12 as an undevelopable lot; Director
Walton responded that at that time the bank involved had requested the opportunity to present
plans if a plan were conceived.
There being no further discussion of this item, Chairman Pro Tem Honig closed the workshop
for Petition SP- 95 -03.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
• Public Hearing: Petition CU- 94 -03, by Timothy J. Messler, agent for John D. and
Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, representing McPhail Properties, Inc., is requesting
conditional use approval for a 12 -bay, 22,000 square -foot tire and auto service center on
a 5.2 -acre tract (formerly Gardens Lanes Bowling Alley). Located on the north side of
Northlake Boulevard and immediately west of the C -17 Canal. (Pep Boys) (18- 42S -43E)
Chairman Pro Tem Honig declared the Public Hearing open for Petition CU- 94 -03. There being
no comments from the public, Chairman Pro Tem Honig declared the Public Hearing closed.
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Mr. Thomas Pastore made a motion to recommend approval of CU -94 -03 to City Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Christopher Jones, and was unanimously approved by a 5 -0
vote.
Public Hearing: Ordinance 7, 1995, an ordinance amending Chapter 159 of the code of
Ordinances, entitled "Zoning Regulations" to create Section 159.087, entitled
"Newsrack" .
Because of the absence of the Chairman, who had spearheaded this item, Principal Planner
Ellington recommended postponement of this item until the next meeting.
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Chairman Pro Tem Honig declared the Public Hearing open for Ordinance 7, 1995. There being
no comments from the public, Chairman Pro Tem Honig declared the Public Hearing for
Ordinance 7, 1995 continued to the next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on
June 13, 1995.
Workshop: Petition PCD- 94 -04, by Audrey Wolf, agent for Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners, to rezone a 33.7 -acre site from P /I, Public Institutional, in part,
and PDA, Planned Development Area, in part, to PCD, Planned Community District.
Generally located south of PGA Boulevard, west of Campus Drive, east of Fairchild
Gardens Avenue, and north of the Fairchild Avenue Extension. (6- 42S -43E)
Principal Planner Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated May 18, 1995.
Mr. Mignogna questioned how people would get to the passive parks, to which Mr. Ellington
responded that the passive parks were intended for use by the people in the offices, who would
walk to the parks. Chairman Pro Tem Honig inquired where sidewalks would be constructed,
and was told that a sidewalk would run along Campus Drive and continue to PGA Boulevard,
and that as roadways were constructed that sidewalks would be constructed with them. Mr.
• Ellington explained that the east -west roadway would be constructed with Phase 2; the courthouse
expansion, the interior north -south roadway, and the balance of the east -west roadway would
occur at Phase 3 if the land swap for the DMV occurred with Palm Beach County. Planning and
Zoning Director Walton explained that the roadway link to Fairchild Avenue had been previously
laid out to prevent alignment straight through from PGA Boulevard which could have become a
raceway; however, the library construction and adjacent environmental preserve had locked in the
roadway position to be aligned straight from PGA Boulevard to Fairchild Avenue. Mr. Tom
Paganini expressed concern that the extension of the north/south road from PGA Boulevard to
Fairchild Avenue might encourage community college students to use the road as a shot -cut to
their campus, thereby ruining the integrity of the passive park.
Mr. Jim Barnes, Palm Beach County representative, reviewed the plan further. Mr. Daniel
Honig recommended and other members of the Commission agreed that the County should
provide and that plans should be revised to reflect picnic tables in the passive spaces (parks) and
provide for a pedestrian connection to the passive park areas.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to recommend that the portion of the
north /south road leading from the east/west road to Fairchild Avenue be deleted from the plan.
Planning and Zoning Director Walton commented that a traffic study was needed before the City
Engineer would provide a recommendation.
Mr. Barnes explained the history of the DMV and explained that Phase 3 would not have a time
certain, but would occur when DMV provided funding for moving their facility.
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been scheduled for the next City Council meeting if all members of the Council were present.
Assistant City Manager Dunham commented that prior discussion had centered around the one
year recess period.
Mr. Jones commented that the real issue was that no other member of a board member's firm
could make a presentation, which was a change from the requirement that a board member could
not participate. Chairman Pro Tem Honig recommended that the Planning and Zoning
Commission draft a letter of dissent regarding the new requirement in Resolution 55, 1995, since
it eliminated many qualified people in the community. Chairman Pro Tem Honig recommended
that Mr. Jones draft a letter for the Board to sign declaring its unanimous opposition to this
element in Resolution 55, 1995.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Pro Tem Honig expressed concern that Pulte had built a project next to Frenchman's
Creek with approximately 180 homes with many children, and had provided no park or
playground, and no room to place a picnic table or bench. Chairman Pro Tem Honig stated he
believed it was the duty of the Planning and Zoning Commission to look at each PUD as a
community and to require parks /playgrounds for future approvals, with which the other
Commission members concurred.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. Christopher Jones, seconded by Mr.
William Mignogna, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 P.M. The
next meeting will be held June 13, 1995.
APPROVED:
(Absent)
Carl Sabatello, Chairman
(Absent)
John Glidden
(Absent)
Phillip Lyddon
Thomas Pastore
Tom Paganini, Altem a e
Alice Everar , Secretary
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Chairman Pro Tem Daniel Honig closed the workshop and directed that the petition be scheduled
for a public hearing.
Workshop: Petition PUD- 95 -01, by R.C. Rathke, agent for Weyerhaeuser Real Estate
Company and the Westwood Gardens Homeowner's Association, for an amendment to the
Westwood Gardens /Westwood Lakes Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 47 multi-
family residential dwelling units. Located on the south side of Hood Road and
immediately east and west of Interstate 95. (35- 41S -42E)
Principal Planner Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated May 18, 1995.
In response to Chairman Pro Tem Honig's inquiry, Mr. Ellington explained that the County had
approved the concept but not the elevations, since their staff had the administrative authority to
approve the elevations, and that it was his understanding that no elevations had been approved.
Mr. Ellington explained that residents were present in the audience who had concerns regarding
the project. Mr. Ray Kennedy, associate of R. C. Rathke, stated that the petitioner intended to
comply with all staff requests, and explained that they had attended several board meetings of the
Homeowners Association and had heard all of their concerns. Mr. Kennedy explained that to the
• extent possible that the petitioner had become involved in resolution of the issues between the
owner and the Homeowners Association, and that agreement on all issues must be reached
between the City, the owner, the Homeowners Association, and the petitioner. Mr. R. K.
Rathke explained that he did not represent Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company, that he had a
contract with them to purchase the property for this project, and that he had no relationship with
the Westwood Gardens Homeowners Association, but desired their goodwill in proceeding with
the project.
Chairman Pro Tem Honig pointed out the need for a playground. Joe League, SLA Architects,
architect for the project, explained that the owner, Mr. Rathke, was willing to provide a play
area that would be agreeable to the homeowner's association. Residents stated there was no
place for a playground except on commercial property close to I -95, and explained that the tennis
courts were used as a play area for basketball as well as tennis. Mr. League explained that
building materials and colors were planned to be compatible with existing buildings, and
reviewed the unit floor plans. During further discussion of the playground issue suggestions
were made to possibly eliminate one unit and redesign the tennis courts, and it was pointed out
that the Homeowners Association might not want a playground. Mr. League explained that the
potential fence along the lake area had not been addressed since agreement with other owners
would be necessary and they might not want a fence around a part of the lake.
Mr. Pastore stated that apparently the residents had a problem with the whole development, not
Mr. Rathke. Chairman Pro Tem Honig explained that Mr. Rathke was caught between the
Homeowners Association and Weyerhaeuser, and that the Homeowner's Association had
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leverage. Chairman Pro Tem Honig called for comments from the residents.
Ms. Shanz favored the fences, explained that the developer had built fences in his Riverwalk
development and asked that the same kind of fences be built here. Mr. Honig explained that the
Homeowners Association would have to approve since the fences would be on common property,
and recommended that Mr. Ratlike consider the idea. Another resident questioned the density,
inadequate roadway width, architectural compatibility with existing units, landscaping
compatibility with existing landscaping. Mr. Sam Thompson explained the problems with the
original developer who refused to complete work on the PUD, owed money for maintenance, did
not provide proper irrigation and had promised a well which had not been installed, did not erect
all of the fencing, did not provide street repair, did not provide hurricane straps, and explained
that there was a lawsuit against the original developer. Anita Thompson explained that she was a
director of the Homeowners Association and that residents did not want another developer
involved until repairs were made and their problems resulting from the actions of the first two
developers were resolved. Chairman Pro Tem Honig clarified that the Homeowners Association
was in a lawsuit against Mr. Babcock, the original developer. After further comments by Ms.
Thompson, she was advised by Chairman Pro Tem Honig that the issues commented on at this
meeting by the residents were between the Homeowners Association and developer, over which
the City had no jurisdiction.
Chairman Pro Tem Honig requested that Mr. Ratlike mediate and resolve disputes between
• Westwood Gardens HOA and Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company and submit to the City a
suitable agreement with the Homeowners Association and a letter from the Homeowners
Association not contested by members of the Homeowners Association prior to any further
workshop or public hearings on the petition, so that public comments would address the current
project only. Mr. Ellington commented that the City Attorney had advised that the existing
contract allowed the process of the development review to proceed, however, plan modifications
to tract A (owned by the Homeowners Association) would require clear agreement by the HOA
Board of Directors for easements and approvals to proceed.
Mr. Pastore verified that trash collection would be handled by curbside pickups, and that
adequate room had been allowed for automobiles to access the centralized mailboxes. Mr.
Christopher Jones requested that the Landscape Plan illustrate courtyard walls as depicted on the
architectural plans. Mr. Jones pointed out that the Landscape Plan appeared to illustrate existing
light poles located within some of the driveways and directed that they be relocated. Mr. Pastore
verified that on- street parking was not intended, however, could not be prevented. Mr. Jones
requested that the linear placement of trees along Woodmill Drive be varied.
Chairman Pro Tem Honig urged the Homeowners Association to cooperate with this project in
the interest of enhancement of the community, and recommended the following with HOA
approval:
fl Fenced patios located to the rear of the units to screen and to prevent children
from accessing the lake
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o Berming to be located at the north entrance to soften the impact of the units upon
entering the site.
o Architectural detail similar to that of the original development.
o Hurricane strapping
o Playground
Mr. Ratlike explained that he had made accommodations for the Homeowners Association, and
requested that this petition be moved forward to public hearing. Chairman Pro Tem Honig
clarified with Mr. Ratlike and Ms. Thompson that neither objected to the addition of a
playground, and requested that the details be worked out.
Upon advise of Assistant City Attorney Golis, Chairman Pro Tem Honig directed petitioner to
acquire approval of improvements to the site by the members of the HOA prior to the scheduling
of a public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Ratlike's request for a workshop in two
weeks and the public hearing in one month. Planning and Zoning Director Walton expressed
concern that more time might be needed by staff to review plan revisions. Mr. Jones commented
that there was not that much to be changed and at this point the Commission's job was to assure
compatibility for enhancements and to provide the best situation for the neighbors. Director
Walton stated that with that direction, that this petition could be scheduled for a workshop at the
next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on June 13, 1995.
Workshop: Petition PUD- 95 -02, by Anthony E. Oliver, agent for Palm Beach Gardens
Medical Center, to amend the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Planned Unit
Development to clarify the current and proposed square footage calculations for the
hospital, to add a 13,000 square -foot third floor to the Medical Office Building, to add a
new 2,000 square -foot meeting room, and to reconfigure the parking lot. Located on the
south side of Burns Road and east of Gardens East Drive. (7- 42S -43E)
Planning and Zoning Director Rich Walton indicated that the Petitioner verbally requested
postponement of their workshop meeting, however staff was not in receipt of a written request
from the petitioner. Chairman Pro Tem Honig stated that the petitioner would have to resubmit
a request for hearing.
OLD BUSINESS
The Commission discussed Resolution 55, 1995 regarding Conflicts of Interest with City board
members. Planning and Zoning Director Walton explained that a letter had been received by the
City Council from Commission member John Glidden requesting further discussion, which had
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