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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes P&Z 082295CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 22 1995 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Vice Chairman Diane Carlino 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 Chairman Carl Sabatello: Present Absent Carl Sabatello, Chairman Daniel Honig Diane Carlino, Vice Chair John Glidden Phillip Lyddon William Mignogna Thomas Pastore Christopher Jones, Alternate Tom Paganini, Alternate Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Attorney Paul Golis, Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton, City Council Liaison David Clark, and Principal Planner Bristol Ellington. ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR There were no items by the Planning and Zoning Director. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON City Council Liaison Clark reported that Pep Boys and Boston Market had been approved by the City Council, the and first reading had been accomplished on the Newsrack Ordinance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 8, 1995 - Vice Chair Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mignogna. The motion was approved by a 8 -0 vote. SITE PLAN & APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 40 Recommendation to City Council: Petition SP- 95 -02, by Richard Bekesh, of Spring Engineering, Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 22, 1995 Inc., agent for W. G. Lassiter, representing Don Olson Tire & Auto Center, for an 8 -by, 5,677.5 square -foot tire and auto service center on a vacant 0.92 -acre parcel in the Gardens Park Plaza Shopping Center. Located at the southeast corner of Northlake Blvd. And N. Military Trail (24- 42S -42E). {Prev. mtgs. 6 -27 -95 & 3 -28 -951 Principal Planner Ellington reviewed the staff report dated August 17, 1995. Richard Bekesh, agent for the Petitioner, explained that the roof had been converted to a full hop roof and the storefront framing had been changed from red to white as requested by the Committee. Mr. Bekesh reported that Seacoast Utility did not have a problem with the dumpster location within their easement so long as the enclosure was not permanent, and there was a separate masonry enclosure for tire storage not located on the easement. Mr. Bekesh verified that the roof tile would match that of the shopping center. Mr. Pastore questioned the internal traffic circulation, stating that the access aisles seemed to be narrow. Mr. Bekesh explained that the traffic flow was one way, and that there was more than the required number of parking spaces. Mr. Bekesh stated that cars would be stored in the bays overnight. Chairman Sabatello verified that the sign would be as shown. Planning and Zoning Director Walton expressed concern that cars might be dropped off for repair during evening hours; Chairman Sabatello stated he was ® more concerned with cars in a state of repair outside, and verified that problems with the sidewalk had been resolved. Mr. John Glidden made a motion to approve Petition SP -95 -02 with the following conditions: 1. Tire storage areas shall be of sufficient height so as to be completely screened line of sight. The stored tires shall be completely screened by the T -4" tire storage enclosure. 2. Prior to issuance of the initial building permit, a copy of an executed cross - access agreement shall be provided to the City to verify the reservation of 7 parking spaces in the parking lot of the shopping center. 3. Prior to issuance of the initial building permits, the applicant shall provide written confirmation from the owners of the shopping center that they are in agreement to share the seven spaces that are outside the project boundary, [the owners of the shopping center shall confirm in writing that the reconfiguration of the seven parking spaces do not propose a problem to the overall layout of their parking lot.] 4. The automotive center shall be limited to the uses outlined in the petitioner's June 27, 1995 memorandum (attached). 5. The Don Olson Automotive Center shall be restricted to storing all inoperable automobiles and /or all automobiles in a state of being repaired within the building's • 2 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 22, 1995 service bays. All other automobiles parked in adjacent parking areas shall be limited to a maximum parked time of 48 hours. The motion was seconded by Mr. William Mignogna. Vice Chair Carlino objected due to safety issues and the conditional use at that site, since it was a major thoroughfare of the City. Motion passed by a vote of 6 -1. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Public Hearing: Petition CU- 95 -02, by Richard Bekesh, of Spring Engineering, Inc., agent for W. G. Lassiter, representing Don Olson Tire & Auto Center, for a Conditional Use for an 8- bay, 5,677.5 square -foot tire 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 Blvd. and N. Military Trail (24- 42S -42E). {Prev. mtgs. 6 -27 -95 & 3- 28 -951 Principal Planner Ellington recommended that the additional condition (Condition 5) also be added to this petition. Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Ray Celedinas stated he had lived in Palm Beach Gardens since 1957 and was owner of the Nationwide Insurance building. Mr. Celedinas expressed approval of the applicant coming into the City. Hearing no further comments, Chairman Sabatello declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. John Glidden made a motion to approve Petition CU -95 -02 with the following condition: 1. The automotive center shall be limited to the uses outlined in the petitioner's June 27, 1995 memorandum. 2. The Don Olson Automotive Center shall be restricted to storing all inoperable automobiles and /or all automobiles in a state of being repaired within the building's service bays. All other automobiles parked in adjacent parking areas shall be limited to a maximum parked time of 48 hours. Mr. William Mignogna seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 6 -1, with Vice Chair Carlino voting against the motion. Recommendation to City Council: Petition AX- 95 -02, a voluntary annexation of 7.776 acres fronting on Prosperity Farms Road south of Club Oasis. (8- 42S -43E) {Prev. mtg. 7- 25 -95} Principal Planner Ellington reviewed the staff report dated August 17, 1995, and explained that this item would move forward for consideration by City Council regarding the annexation issue 0 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 22, 1995 because of time constraints; however, the petitioner was still working on the concerns previously raised by the Commission. Vice Chair Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend Petition AX -95 -02 to the City Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. William Mignogna and passed by a vote of 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS Mr. John Glidden stated that he had missed a couple of meetings due to the conflict of interest question and then had missed two meetings because he had been on vacation. NEW BUSINESS Planning and Zoning Director Walton stated that the City Council had approved an Ordinance allowing Commission members to speak to property owners, petitioners, or residents about petitions so long as they did not allow those conversations to influence their decision, and requiring disclosure to be made at the meeting prior to action on the petition. • 0 4 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 22, 1995 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion by Mr. William Mignogna, seconded by Mr. Thomas Pastore, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The next meeting will be held September 12, 1995. APPRO 9). Carl Sa atello, Chairman • W- -", Phillip Lyddon Thomas Pastore 1. o Paganini, Alternate (Jd 6 � �' 5 �-' �. Alice Everard, ecretary • 5 Diane Carlino, Vice Chair Absent Daniel Honig C: �: �� " • William Mignogna I C 4L4, - Christopher Jones, Alternate