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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 101394ROLi. CAi.I ANNOUNCEMENTS ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FLAMINGO ROAD REALIGNMENT REQUEST CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS OCTOBER 13,1994 The Workshop Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Clark 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. The Deputy City Clerk called the roll and present were Mayor Clark, Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Russo, and Councilwoman Furtado. Councilman Jablin arrived at 7:40 P.M. Mayor Clark stated the announcements were as posted on the City's Bulletin Boards, County Commissioner Karen Marcus requested that the City amend their Comprehensive Plan to match the County's southern alignment of Flamingo Road. Planning and Zoning Director Rich Walton reported major concerns were that no thoroughfare needs analysis had been done; that police and fire departments had requested that they have access; that there were possible environmental concerns near the proposed southern alignment; and remarked that the City could support the southern alignment but had felt that there was possibly still a need for a northern road. Vice Mayor Monroe requested a map be prepared showing the whole M picture. Commissioner Marcus stated that the County had done extensive research and that all of that material was available to the City. She CArnmented that after CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING 10/13/94 PAGE 2 reviewing all of the research information that the County had chosen the southern realignment. Vice Mayor Monroe reminded those present that the I -95 and PGA Boulevard exchange and surrounding roadways were used by many people besides Palm Beach Gardens residents. It was the consensus of the City Council to have staff proceed by reviewing the County's research materials, and proceed to work toward amending the plan in early 1995. Mayor Clark called for comments from the public. SARAH MAL.ONE Ms. Malone stated she would like to make sure that the application for amendment to make the City's thoroughfare plan consistent with the County's plan be submitted to DCA in December, 1994. She also commented that the back connector road to Alternate A1A might not need to be put on the thoroughfare plan - -that it could be considered when The Sanctuary development came in- -since a road put in now might not be consistent with the developer's plan. City Manager Herakovich remarked that the development order discussed additional access roads in the future for The Sanctuary, and a local road would not have the same effect as the current plan for Hood Road. BILL MOORE Mr. Moore explained his view in favor of the southern realignment of Hood Road in that this would be a better reliever than one closer to Donald Ross Road. FRENCHMEN'S CREEK RESIDENT The resident stated that he believed that most people present at the meeting wanted Flamingo Road kept as is and not extended anywhere. He stated that Flamingo Road currently dead -ended at the southern all cut of Frenchman's Creek 1, CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING 10113/94 property, and that Frenchman's Creek had asked for an Across road starting 1/2 mile r PAGE 3 from Alternate A1A into their property. City Manager Herakovich reported she had toured the area west of the City with the City's Fire Chief, the West Palm Beach Fire Chief and the County's Fire Chief, scouting for a location for a joint fire station. They had determined that the ideal location would be west on Northlake Boulevard prior to reaching Beeline Higiway. The City Manager stated this would be the first time that three governments had worked together in such a way, and that this would be a huge savings to the . . taxpayers. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL (PARKWAY DESIGNATION) Planning and Zoning Director Rich Walton reported that DCA had raised three objections to the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Kim Glas explained the first objection related to the PDA Overlay and that DCA had not understood where the eastern boundary of the Loxahatchee Slough was located. The proposed response would be to redefine the Slough's location in other terms. The second and third objections related to future parkways with the misunderstanding that actual roadways were being proposed which was not the case; the City was merely trying to protect a concept that anything that would go in that area would have to be a parkway and have pedestrian and/or bicycle paths provided; and that staff was instructed by DCA to respond with more infbm�tiorF a to alleviate those concerns. For edificadon of the City Council, Ms. Glas stated the t! CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING 10/13/94 PAGE 4 PDA Overlay required that any properties west of the turnpike with a minimum of 250 acres must be developed as a PCD or PUD and must be within 12 mile of the urban service area, and since the Slough would never be developed the next logical site to be developed would be the Gentle Ben site. She reported some discussion that West Palm Beach might provide temporary utilities to some areas but after development those areas would be serviced by Seacoast, and that further interpretation by the City Council would be needed for some areas. Other items discussed were concurrency for large developments and requirements that would trigger a DRI. RICK WARNER Mr. Warner stated they had been trying to attract a number of major employers to the area, and that one company with which many discussions had been held was looking for a much smaller site than 250 acres - -he believed that the 250 -acre designation should apply to residential but not to industrial use. Vice Mayor Monroe verified that the 250 -acre concept was meant for mixed -use developments. It was the consensus of the Cary Council to place the amendment on the agenda for approval at a future meeting. LANDSCAPING GRANT FOR PGA BOULEVARD AND I -95 The City Council extended their thanks to staff members who had worked on the landscaping grant proposal. City Forester Mark Hendrickson introduced Mr. Richard Pereira who explained that FDOTwas currently working on plans for three interchanges in Palm Beach County, Boynton Beach Boulevard, Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and PGA Boulevard, and expected completion of those plans in February CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING 10/13/94 nA 01! ! 1995, with actual construction expected in August and September of 1995. Mr. Robbins, Landscape Architect with Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. reviewed the plan for the landscaping which utilized xeriscape for minimum maintenance and native plants. One of the main themes used in the plan was massing of Washingtonian Palms to give a tropical flavor and to make a bold statement so that passing traffic would gain an impression of the landscaping and colors, and would make the intersection recognizable from a long distance away. Mr. Robbins gave a detailed explanation of the plan, and responded to Vice Mayor Monroe's concerns that maintenance would be very low. City Manager Herakovich explained that one of the requirements of the grant was that the City enter into a maintenance agreement which would begin in the 1995 -96 fiscal year. It was the consensus of the City Council to grant approval of the conceptual plan, with minor comments regarding keeping grass and other maintenance at a minimum. PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS Parks and Recreation Director Sue Miller reviewed staffs report based on recommendations previously made by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Ms. Miller reported that a parcel of land owned by the City within JDM located adjacent to Possum Hollow was earmarked as a possible practice soccer field, since it was not large enough for a ball field; and that acreage for parks and recreation N had not been able to keep pace with the 1990 surge in population. Vice Mayor Monroe commented that the full seasonal population might not be needed when considering some sports, for example, softball, since many of the seasonal residents y CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING 10/13/94 PAGE 6 were older and not involved in that activity; or when considering the acreage needed for recreation. City Manager Herakovich explained that the national standard was 10 acres per 1,000 population and the City's adopted level of service was 2.5 acres per 1,000 and that the City was relying on neighborhood, private, state, and county levels to meet that ten acres. It was determined that the recreation acreage needed to catch up with the population and that a plan needed to be set in I motion that would provide for long -term goals. Immediate needs discussed were the need to light existing fields, and moving the soccer fields. Also discussed was tha possibility of grants for land acquisition, and reciprocal agreements with the schools. Ms. Miller suggested moving the high school ball tea-s to Plant Drive Park to relieve the current ball field that the high school was using. Another major need mentioned by Ms. Miller was for a nature center. It was the consensus of the City Council to develop Gardens Park and acquire lands for additional park sites, and to develop a roller hockey rink at PGA Park. MILITARY TRAIL - COST OF MOVING UTILITIES Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham reported the cost to relocate the utilities to the back of the extra 10 -foot right -of -way provided by the MacArthur Foundation on both sides of Military Trail between Hood Road and Donald Ross Road could approach $775,000, not including the cost of moving the telephone equipment. City Manager Herakovich stated a tree line could still be planned, but it would include power poles, and that the cost of moving specific poles could be presented to the Y City Council at their next meeting. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING 10/13/94 PAGE 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, motion was made by Councilman Russo, seconded by Vice Mayor Monroe, and unanimously approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 9 :40 P.M. YOR CLARK SCE MAYOR MQNROE CO O CCILMAI� JAi�.l�i COUNCILWOMAN FURTADO ` CINDY HARVEY, DEPUTY C&Y CLERK