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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 080994CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 1994 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Jeffrey Ornstein 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 the Secretary: Present Absent Jeffrey Ornstein, Chairman Carl Sabatello, Chairman -Elect Diane Carlino Daniel Honig William Mignogna Phillip Lyddon Thomas Pastore, Alternate Michael Posner, Alternate (arrived 7:35) Also present were Mayor David Clark, Assistant City Attorney Paul Golis, and Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham. ITEMS BY PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR: Richard Walton, Director, Planning and Zoning Department, announced a workshop to discuss the Snyder Case and invited Planning and Zoning Commissioners to attend. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON: Mayor David Clark reported at the City Council meeting of August 4, 1994 that the Public Hearing on proposed Land Development Regulations was recessed to the August 18 meeting, and that workshops had been held on Mediplex and the proposed landscaping buffer for the PGA National Entrance at Northlake Boulevard and Ryder Cup. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of July 26, 1994 - Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas Pastore. The motion was approved by a 3 -0 vote. Mr. William Mignogna abstained from voting since he was not present at the July 26 meeting. Michael Posner, Alternate, arrived at 7:35 P.M. • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 9, 1994 SITE PLAN & APPEARANCE REVIEW Recommendation to City Council: Petition SP- 94 -04, by Dan Gerth, with Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc., agent for St. Mark's Episcopal Church, for site plan approval for the construction of a 13,775 square -foot classroom /media center building for St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Located at the northeast corner of Burns Road and Gardens East Drive. (7- 42S -43E) Mr. William Mignogna stated for the record that he was the Structural Engineer for this project and that all his work was finished. Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the staff report dated August 4, 1994. Mr. Ellington responded to Mr. Michael Posner that irrigation for the island vegetation would be a requirement. Mr. Ellington explained that 82.5 parking spaces were required and that the petitioner was providing 87 spaces. Mr. Dan Gerth, Agent, explained that revisions to the site plan had resulted in a 50/50 ratio of site coverage versus open space. After Mr. Gerth commented that the portable • classrooms were needed for two years, Chairman Ornstein stated he was not in favor of portables. Mr. Gerth then explained existing undersized spaces would be enhanced and the portables were needed to accommodate the present preschool population in their progress though the grade levels until graduation. Chairman Ornstein stated he would support using portables until the C.O. was issued. Father G. K. Robb, Rector of St. Mark's Church, explained the student makeup had changed in that there was no longer attrition of 3 and 4- year -olds, and that St. Mark's policy had been not to have a child in a class unless there would be room for that child in the next year's class. As a result, instead of 40 first graders there were 60. St. Mark's hope was to have 40 children in each grade level from 4 -year olds to eighth grade, but in the interim until the existing overpopulation could complete all grade levels, extra space was needed. Father Robb explained that during the requested two -year extension they would try to resolve the problem to no longer have to use portables, but if they could not, in three years another time extension request would be made. Chairman Ornstein stated he could not support portables once the new building was built, since the policy of not turning anyone away would result in another time extension request; but other than that item he could support the applicant's request. Mr. Gerth responded to Mr. Thomas Pastore that the new building would contain six classrooms to replace the present undersized six classrooms. Mr. Michael Posner suggested increasing the size of the new building, to which Mr. Gerth responded that St. Mark's did not want more than 400 students —which their.present plan would eventually achieve, and • 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 9, 1994 that the cost of adding another story would be too much since this project was fully dependent upon donations. Ms. Diane Carlino stated she was very much in favor of this project and that she would agree to a 2 -year extension, but not beyond that, and suggested a requirement that no further extensions could be granted. Mr. William Mignogna commented the portable was very nice looking and he would support a 2 -year extension. Roy Davidson, former member of St. Mark's School Board, explained long -term strategic planning had been in a state of flux for the past few years and incredible pressure from parents had resulted in establishing an additional grade, resulting in the temporary overpopulation of the school, and that parents who formerly would have placed their children in public school after a year or two at St. Mark's were no longer doing so since the public school environment had changed. Mr. Mignogna suggested only accepting 20 children for four years in a row to which Mr. Davidson responded there would be difficulties in recruitment because of social dynamics. Chairman Ornstein stated he could not see any effort by St. Mark's to find a solution to the problem, and that somehow space could be found in the new building to accommodate the extra children. Mr. Mignogna suggested placing the portable building on a foundation to make it permanent. Chairman Ornstein stated he would agree as long as all LDRs could be met. Ms. Diane Carlino questioned that the building would still look the same. Mr. Davidson stated the worst -case scenario for length of time the temporary classroom would be needed would be six years, and that St. Mark's would agree to an enrollment cap by grade during that time, and would provide • reports to the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Department. Chairman Ornstein reacted unfavorably since monitoring would be required by the City, and stated the City's code did not allow temporary facilities. Melba Hardy, Principal of St. Mark's School, informed the Commission that the quality of the children's education would be impacted by placing too many children in a classroom with limited space. Michael Posner stated the Commission's problem was that if they allowed the portable that a precedent would be set; and that the petition asked for two years when St. Mark's would really need 5 or 6 years; and that the school had the ability to control the number of students they would admit. Mr. Posner also stated that in laying out their plans, St. Mark's needed to conform to City code, and the code did not permit temporary buildings. Principal Hardy stated the portable would be well maintained, however Chairman Ornstein stated that the issue was not how the portable looked but the fact that the City's code did not allow a portable. Mr. Pastore questioned how the portable became approved originally to which Mr. Ellington responded that it was through temporary conditional use which was allowed during the interim of planning for expansion or during construction. Chairman Ornstein inquired what the timing was for beginning construction and was told that it would be as soon as possible, in order to open for the 1995 school year. Mr. Pastore stated he would support the original 2 -year condition which had about a year remaining. Planning and Zoning Director Walton suggested if the Commission agreed not to support the two -year time extension that another condition be added stating that the • 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 9, 1994 extension of time on the portable not be granted. Mr. Posner stated the date of expiration on the resolution was July 31, 1994 which the Commission agreed was an error, and that the date should be July 31, 1995. Motion: Mr. Michael Posner made a motion to recommend approval of the above - mentioned petition to the City Council with the following conditions: 1. The St. Mark's Episcopal Church School shall not exceed a 460 student population without verification from the City that the increase complies with the City's Concurrency Management Systems Ordinance. 2. Prior to being scheduled before the City Council, the petitioner shall revise the landscape plan to reflect the installation of the vines along the perimeter fencing. 3. 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. 4. All landscape work shall be performed using current professional landscaping standards. The Landscape Architect of Record shall monitor 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. 5. 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. 6. 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 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 • 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes is August 9, 1994 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. 7. No time extension shall be granted for the use of the portable classroom structure on the site. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas Pastore and was unanimously approved by a 5 -0 vote. Ms. Diane Carlino and Mr. William Mignogna indicated they were very much in favor of a two -year time extension for the portable classroom structure. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Recommendation to City Council: Petition DRI- 94 -02, by Frank Palen, agent for PGA • National Limited Venture, Ltd., for amendment to the PGA National Resort Community Development of Regional Impact to delete 1500 dwelling units, amend condition 7f pertaining to dedication of roadway requirements, require submission of a new master plan within 6 months and extend the build out of the project by five years. (Sections 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16 - 42S -42E) Kim Glas- Castro, City Planner, reviewed the staff report dated August 1, 1994. Frank Palen, Agent for the petitioner, explained that of 5200 units platted, 4700 had been built, and only two residential parcels remained. Planning and Zoning Director Walton responded to Mr. Pastore's concern that a master plan reflecting the reduced number of units should be presented for consideration by the Commission by stating that numerous traffic studies had been done to determine that 1500 dwelling units needed to be deleted to reduce Jog Road from six lanes to two lanes. Ms. Glas- Castro responded to Mr. Pastore that the traffic analysis zone containing the density reduction was within PGA National, and also extended north of PGA National on Property owned by the MacArthur Foundation. Discussion ensued regarding when Jog Road might be completed. Motion: Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the • 5 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 9, 1994 following changes to the above - mentioned development order: o an amendment to condition 7(f) to restrict the width and laneage of Ryder Cup Boulevard /Jog Road (the condition contains "timing" criteria which specifies when Ryder Cup Boulevard may be turned over the County for Jog Road) o addition of a new condition (#16) to reduce the approved residential density from 6900 dwelling units to 5400 dwelling units. The reduction in density is designed to offset traffic impacts of eliminating Jog Road through PGA National o addition of a new condition (#17) to require the submission of a new master plan for PGA National within 6 months (consistent with the density reduction and existing developed areas) o amendment to conditions 8 and 9 to extend the buildout of the project for five years (from August 31, 1998 to August 29, 2003) Mr. William Mignogna seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved with a 5 -0 vote. • Recommendation to City Council: Petition PUD- 94 -12, by William F. Colwell, Court - Appointed Receiver, to amend the Admiralty II Planned Unit Development, created by Ordinance 15, 1987 and as subsequently amended, to allow the installation of a canopy peak for the approved drive -in bank facility. Located south of PGA Boulevard, west of Interstate 95. (12- 42S -42E) • Chairman Ornstein expressed concern that the City Engineer should not review structural calculations and was assured by staff that the petitioner was required to provide certification by a licensed structural engineer. Mr. William Mignogna expressed a possible conflict of interest since his firm had provided the structural engineer's certification, however; staff responded that the canopy peak under consideration had been certified by the structural engineer for the canopy company. Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the staff report dated August 4, 1994. Mr. William F. Colwell, Agent for the petitioner, stated petitioner was agreeable to the awning color matching the existing awnings for Boston's Restaurant and to removal of the signage proposed for the west elevation of the drive -in facility. Mr. Colwell's request that the bank's logo be included on the north signage was received unfavorably by the G4 i Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 9, 1994 Commission. Motion: Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend to. City Council approval of the above mentioned petition with the following conditions: 1. The color of the vinyl awning shall match the color of the awnings for Boston's restaurant. 2. The signage proposed for the west elevation of the drive -in facility shall be removed. Mr. Michael Posner seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by a 5 -0 vote. Recommendation to the City Council: Petition PUD- 94 -13, by David Harris, agent for M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc., to amend the Bent Tree Planned Unit Development, created by Ordinance 21, 1993, to amend the approved model home elevations, the exterior color scheme and the F.A.R. on the zero lots. Located on the southeast corner of Central • Boulevard and 117th Court. (2- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the staff report dated August 4, 1994. Mr. Dominick Lioce, representing M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc., presented brochures showing artist's renderings of the proposed elevations. David Harris, Project Manager for the project, stated market trends had dictated color changes, and showed the Commission samples of roof tiles and color samples for the walls, house trim, and doors. Mr. Michael Posner questioned whether the association's declaration of covenants and restrictions had been amended to make it clear that the model featuring the detached guest bedroom villa could not be rented apart from rental of the main unit. After discussion, Chairman Ornstein recommended that the Commission require a condition stating those units could not be rented separately. Motion: Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to City Council of the above - mentioned petition with the following condition: 1. The model featuring the detached guest bedroom villa shall not at anytime in the 7 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 9, 1994 future become a separate rental unit in accordance with City Code. The motion was seconded by Mr. Michael Posner. The motion was approved by a 5 -0 vote. • 0 8 • • • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes August 9, 1994 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held August 23, 1994. (Absent) Daniel Honig Michael Posner, Alternate Wcki ol loman, Secretary N (Absent) Carl Sabatello, Chairman -Elect (Absent) Phillip Lyddon William Mignogna <AW I 111404AC Thomas Pastore, Alternate