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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 27, 1995
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 Jackie Holloman, Secretary for the meeting:
Present
Carl Sabatello, Chairman
Diane Carlino, Vice Chair
Phillip Lyddon
William Mignogna
John Glidden
Christopher Jones, Alternate
Tom Paganini, Alternate
Absent
Daniel Honig
Thomas Pastore
Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham, and Assistant City
Attorney Paul Golis.
ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR
There were no items from the Planning and Zoning Director.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
There were no items from the City Council Liaison.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of June 13, 1995 - Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes as
submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christopher Jones. The motion was unanimously
approved by a 6 -0 vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Public Hearin: 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).
Commission member John Glidden joined the meeting at this point.
Principal Planner Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated June 22, 1995.
Jim Barnes of Palm Beach County clarified that Palm Beach County was responsible for taking
care of Fairchild Avenue, and responded to problems when contacted by the City Forester.
Audrey Wolf, Palm Beach County, explained that at the request of the City a large number of
native plants had been installed. Mr. Barnes responded to Chairman Sabatello that the existing
staining would be removed, however, he was not sure of the timing. Mr. Barnes commented
that the maintenance issue would be addressed on the plat. Mr. Chris Jones questioned what
would happen to the easement when the north -south roadway was eliminated. Mr. Barnes
responded that it would be absorbed into Parcel 6.
Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the
public, Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing closed.
Motion:
Mr. Chris Jones made a motion to recommend approval of the above mentioned petition to the
City Council with the following conditions:
• 1. Palm Beach County shall provide legal documentation allowing the use of the access
easement between Toys -R -Us and the existing DMV facility prior to the Site Plan
approval for the proposed DMV Building on Parcel 5.
2. Prior to the Planned Community District approval by the City Council, the Master lM
shall be revised to reflect the following:
* Easements of record.
* Typical roadway sections for the proposed north -south and east -west roads
showing right -of -way, pavement width, curbing or swales, utility locations,
sidewalks, landscaping strips, turn lanes, etc.
* Project boundary dimensions along Campus Drive appear to be different from
the scaled distance. Please note the correct dimensions.
* The area shown to the west of the proposed DMV building appears to be a
proposed dry retention area and should be so noted.
3. The existing Dry Retention area, at the southeast corner of the existing North County
Regional Library, has been sized for only the existing 24,000 square foot library and the
existing 41,000 square feet of parking. Prior to final Planned Community District
approval by the City Commission, the petitioner shall demonstrate what facility will be
used to retain the storm water for water quality treatment for the runoff from the
additional 16,000 square feet of library and additional parking.
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4. The project shall be developed in accordance with the approved phasing plan and shall
be completed prior to December 31, 1997.
5. The petitioner shall return for subsequent site plan approval for the development of
each parcel.
6. Any amendments to the approved phasing plan shall require review and approval by the
City Council. Amendments to the phasing plan shall not include any change of uses.
7. The required landscape buffers along Campus Drive and PGA Boulevard, including
adjacent to the existing Department of Motor Vehicle parcel, shall be installed prior to
the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the Courthouse /Administrative
building expansion.
8. The existing 1,500 square -foot motor pool building and the communication tower shall
be removed from the site prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for
the Courthouse /Administrative building expansion.
9. Redevelopment of uses other than passive parks on Parcels 3 and 6 shall require an
amendment to the Planned Community District.
10. The irrigation system shall have a rain sensor and the sprinkler risers shall be installed
so to not spray into the roadways. The wellwater, if necessary, will be treated to prevent
staining of plants or sidewalks. Palm Beach County shall provide documentation that
it has used its best effort to remove the iron stains within the Planned Community
District prior to final approval by the City Council.
11. Prior to being scheduled before the City Council, all of the development plans shall be
revised to reflect the deletion of the north /south portion of the road to the south of the
east /west drive; to clarify that picnic tables will be provided in the two passive parks;
and to reflect the continuation of the sidewalk along Fairchild Avenue where the
north /south roadway was deleted.
The motion was seconded by Mr. William Mignogna and was approved by a unanimous 7 -0
vote.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Workshop: Petition SP- 95 -02, by Richard Bekesh, of Spring Engineering, Inc., agent for W. G.
Lassiter, representing Don Olson Tire & Auto Center, Jr., for an 8 -bay, 5,677.5 square -foot tire
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and auto service center on a vacant 0.786 -acre parcel in the Gardens Park Plaza Shopping
Center. Located at the southeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and North Military Trail (24-
42S-42E).
Principal Planner Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated June 22, 1995.
Agent Richard Bekesh addressed comments made at the 3/28/95 meeting of the Site Plan &
Appearance Review Committee. Mr. Bekesh stated that a list of automotive services had been
provided, furnished requested samples, and presented a mounted elevation plan with more
compatible colors of alabaster and amarillo white, barrel tile roof with a hip roof over the sales
area, and improved landscaping. Mr. Bekesh provided a photograph of a prototype building.
Mr. John Glidden verified there would be no mechanical elements on the roof, and discussed
the roof slope and downspouts. Mr. Glidden verified that parking was sufficient, discussed
landscaping, and expressed concern that the weakest point was seeing an open exposure when
going south on Military Trail. Mr. Mignogna stated he would like to see a mansard roof of
barrel tile all around the building, and questioned whether trees on the west side were depicted
close to actual height. Mr. Jones expressed concern that the height of the wall enclosing the
tire storage area would conceal the stored tires, and was told that tires were picked up on a
regular schedule. Mr. Mignogna questioned how the red color on the storefront around the
overhead doors was compatible with the shopping center. Mr. Bekesh explained that the red
was used to maintain representation of Don Olson's corporate identity and would compliment
the barrel tile roof. The sign depicted in the picture with products featured was questioned
by Chairman Sabatello. Mr. Ellington stated that would need to be verified with the City's
Building Official. Chairman Sabatello disagreed with the red color, and also preferred the
mansard roof all the way around. Mr. Mignogna stated he would like a parapet wall with the
mansard, and a sloping roof on all four sides. Discussion of the roof ensued. Vice Chair
Carlino stated she considered the proposed building an eyesore and was concerned that the
doors would be open for long periods of time. Mr. Bekesh stated the landscaping would hide
the open doors, and agreed that landscaping should be used to enhance an elevation. Mr.
Glidden sketched roof options and explained roofing terms. Further discussion ensued until a
consensus was reached that a minimum would be to keep the hip with a mansard wrap as in
sketch "C ". Vice Chair Carlino stated she was opposed to this project.
In order to speed the process, Mr. Ellington suggested that the petitioner might want to attend
the July 11 meeting to learn whether roof changes were acceptable, and that a Public Hearing
would be scheduled for the July 25 meeting.
The Committee made the following comments:
1. The majority of the Committee did not like the architectural design of the building's roof
line. The Committee preferred a hip roof over the customer service area, with a
• mansard over the remaining building (all in barrel tile to match the shopping center).
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The elevation plan shall be revised accordingly.
2. Petitioner shall verify that the height of the tire storage enclosure is sufficient to
completely screen the tires stored. The Committee requested a condition requiring
same.
3. If downspouts are proposed on elevations other than the north side of the building, the
elevation plan should be revised accordingly.
4. Revise the development plans to address comments raised in City Engineer Lynnette
Lanning's June 20, 1995 memorandum, City Forester Mark Hendrickson's June 13, 1995
memorandum, and the Police Department's matrix.
5. One Committee member was not in favor of the proposed request. In addition, two
members noted the petition may not receive a favorable vote from them if the red trim
is still proposed for the garage doors.
Workshop: Petition SP- 95 -07, by Henry Skokowski, agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd., is
• requesting site plan approval for the construction of 11 single - family zero lot line homes within
the PGA National Planned Community District (Parcel M -36) (15- 42S -42E)
Principal Planner Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated June 22, 1995, and
recommended that the issue of the lake easement be resolved before moving forward.
Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, explained that only eleven custom zero lot line
homes were proposed which would overlook the water and golf course, and explained that the
units had been designed according to the custom design guidelines developed earlier by the
Committee. Mr. Skokowski explained that the entrance gate would provide a sense of security,
reviewed the wall system, the landscaping plan, and requested if NPBWCD did not grant the
easement reduction that the Committee accept a change in lot depth from 136' to 126' with all
other conditions to remain the same. Mr. Skokowski commented that the street lights which
were in conflict with trees would be moved. Mr. Skokowski explained that the only waiver
requested by the petitioner was for a 5 -foot reduction in the sign setback.
Mr. Lyddon expressed difficulty with the custom zero lot line concept since design control was
given up. In response to Mr. Lyddon's question, Mr. Skokowski verified that the total number
of units in PGA did not exceed 5200 with approval of these 11 units. Mr. Mignogna requested
further architectural embellishments. Mr. Ecclestone explained that the wall would be similar
to that of Diamond Head. Chairman Sabatello expressed concern that a sight distance
problem might exist at the island, asked for a condition to assure that windows in units on Lots
7 and 8 not be aligned, and briefly discussed setbacks. Chairman Sabatello questioned whether
existing language regarding percentage of lot coverage woule be applicable if lots were made
• smaller. Mr. Skokowski explained that the recommendation from Mock Roos to NPBCWCD
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had been in favor of the project in regard to easement reduction.
In summary, the Committee made the following comments:
1. The Committee did not have a concern with moving the petition forward to City Council
prior to final approval by Northern Palm Beach County Water Control District for the
reduction to the width of the easement from 30 feet to 20 feet. If the District denies the
request, the Committee indicated that the length of the lots will need to be reduced and
the same amount of landscaping proposed at either end of the Y- turnaround will need
to be provided.
2. Revise the architectural guidelines to include language requiring decorative banding and
architectural embellishment on the non -zero sides of the units on Lots 1 and 11.
3. Resolve the potential conflict between the street lights and trees.
4. Units on Lots 7 and 8 should be designed so that the windows do not align. The
Committee requested a condition to enforce this provision.
5. The Committee questioned whether the residential units approved to date within the
PCD, along with the proposed project, are under the approved 5,400 residential unit cap.
6. Verify that the ground sign will not block the view of motorists exiting the site.
7. A Committee member raised a concern with approving a custom zero lot line
development without architectural elevations.
OLD BUSINESS
Newsrack Ordinance
It was determined that no major hurdles existed which might be a problem at the upcoming
Public Hearing, except possibly regarding the swale area and that if there was a question that
the City's position should be upheld.
Chairman Sabatello requested the Commission provide actual direction for corridors, beginning
with Northlake Boulevard. Vice Chair Carlino suggested the Commission establish guidelines
for Northlake Boulevard right of ways similar to those for PGA Boulevard, for those areas of
Northlake Boulevard within the City. Chairman Sabatello suggested standard guidelines be
established for secondary major roadways, and that a request be made of the City Council to
allow the Commission to work on developing a master plan for beautification of right of ways
city wide. Discussion ensued, resulting in a request to Assistant City Manager Dunham to
provide any preliminary existing right of way plan for Northlake Boulevard west of Military
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Trail to the Committee at their next meeting. Assistant City Manager Dunham explained that
BallenIsles had expressed interest in helping provide irrigation for that area. Chairman
Sabatello suggested that after the Commission had put together the best plan they could and
submitted it to the City Council, that the City Council could then hire a consultant if they
desired. Mr. Mignogna expressed concern that accidents were occurring at the I -95 overpass
on Northlake and suggested a divided roadway at that point.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mignogna questioned whether the R. J. Gators restaurant crossover parking agreement
allowed parking anywhere in Gardens Park Plaza. Mr. Ellington explained that he believed
other outparcels were not included in the agreement, so that parking was not allowed in the
Great Western Bank lot, but would check and report back to the Commission. Mr. Ellington
explained that shared parking for the Don Olson project would be only with the shopping center
and not with other outparcels.
Chairman Sabatello requested clarification on signage allowed on the inside of windows. Mr.
• Ellington explained that the amount of signage allowed was a percentage of the window to
allow clear visibility for security purposes.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Ms. Diane Carlino, seconded by Mr. John
Glidden, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. The next meeting
will be held July 25, 1995.
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