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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 8, 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
Jeffrey Ornstein, Chairman
Carl Sabatello
Diane Carlino
Daniel Honig
William Mignogna
John Glidden, Alternate
Absent
Phillip Lyddon
Thomas Pastore, Alternate (Became ill
and left the meeting before roll call)
Also present at the meeting were Assistant City Attorney Paul Golis, Assistant City Manager
Greg Dunham, and Mayor David Clark.
ITEMS BY PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR:
Discussion was initiated by Planning and Zoning Director Richard Walton regarding minimum
design criteria for proposed custom homes within PUDs. The following minimum criteria were
suggested to be used as guidelines, which would be further discussed at the next meeting.
CUSTOM HOMES
DESIGN CRITERIA
I. The following elements of design would be consistent throughout the project.
1. No two homes located side by side shall have the same exterior wall color, but per
approved pallete.
2 All homes will have the developer approved architectural features to accent building
corners on all four sides.
3. All homes will have shutters or awnings or trellises to accent windows on all exterior
sides.
4. No two homes located side by side will have two story "Front" elevations (minimum
offset 10 feet for the second floor)
S. The only windows allowed on the zero lot side yard will be 'glass block" type windows
which will be for architectural style and light, and will not be "see through"
6 No more than 2 -112' roof overhang into the setback
7 The maximum height for a one -story unit will be 30 feet and 35 feet for a two -story
unit.
8. The maximum square footage of a home will be 8,000 square feet.
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• II. The following minimum quantities of plant materials would be required for each lot:
1. 10 large trees and palms (3 palms may be substituted for I large tree. However,
palms with a mature spread of at least 15 feet shall be counted as 1 large tree).
2. 12 small trees and accents.
3. 600 shrubs and ground covers (in 3 gallon containers, however 1 gallon may be
substituted 2 for 1).
III. There would also be field and trim color restrictions and roof materials (all the same) and
color (in specified palletes) limitations.
IV F.A.R maximum .80 and lot coverage maximum 57%
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON:
Mayor David Clark reported that at the last City Council Meeting the Council had approved
a name change for a street in The Sanctuary; approved an amendment to the comprehensive
plan relating to the PGA Overlay Parkway Designations and related issues; approved an
amendment to The Sanctuary PUD for reconfiguration of monument signs and installation of
unmanned security gates; held a workshop for a request to renovate the exterior of Arby's
Restaurant; approved a minor amendment to the Trinity United Methodist Church site plan for
parking on the grass; approved a covered walkway and a small covered parking structure for
• St. Ignatius Church; placed on first reading an ordinance to enhance the City's code
enforcement capabilities; discussed a proposal to expand Prezzo's Restaurant; denied a time
extension for Soverel Harbor PUD; and briefly discussed Gardens Country Club PCD
application which because of lack of time would be further discussed at the next meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of October 25. 1994 - Mr. Carl Sabatello made a motion to approve the minutes as
submitted. The motion was seconded by Ms. Diane Carlino. The motion was approved by a
vote of 6 -0.
SITE PLAN & APPEARANCE REVIEW
Recommendation to City Council: Petition SP- 94 -18, by Henry Skokowski of Urban Design
Studio, agent for MacArthur Holding A, Inc., for site plan approval to construct 68 custom
zero -lot line homes on 22.12 acres on Parcel 14 of the BallenIsles Planned Community District.
(14- 42S -42E)
Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated November 3, 1994.
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• Henry Skokowksi, agent for the petitioner, verified that the custom home design criteria
guidelines discussed earlier in the meeting were intended for zero lot line custom homes. Mr.
Skokowski discussed the first guideline and asked that the Committee approve two homes
located side by side of the same color for this project. It was the consensus of the Committee
that no two side -by -side houses could have the same combination of color and trim. Mr.
Skokowski requested that under guideline number 2 homes be allowed to have either quoins
or cast stone accents, and that stucco banding be added to accent the windows on three sides.
After discussion it was the consensus of the Committee that the accents would be on the front
elevation and on the portion of the side elevations visible from the street. In order to break
up the front setback line, Mr. Skokowski stated that of the first three models constructed, two
would have side loaded garages. Discussion included the amount of landscaping for courtyard
homes versus standard homes, whether the number of courtyard houses should be limited so
that continuous walls would not be created, and how courtyard houses would be positioned on
lots. It was the consensus of the Committee to add to guideline number 3, all homes will have
shutters or awnings or trellises to accent windows, "visible from the street ". Discussion of
guideline number 4 that no two homes located side by side will have two story "Front"
elevations resulted in a setback of ten feet for the second floor.
The Committee discussed pedestrian paths, and the fact stated by Mr. Skokowski that they were
to connect neighborhoods and not as a recreation requirement. Staff requested a recreation
facility be constructed by a date certain, to which the applicant objected, but agreed to work
with the City Manager to establish the date. Mr. Skokowski clarified with the Committee that
the language in staff condition number 6 per Resolution 2, 1993, which applied to posting a
• bond for landscaping improvements did not include landscaping improvements on the individual
lots, but applied only to common areas. Mr. Skokowski requested a waiver from staff condition
number 7 to provide a 5 -foot sidewalk on one side of the right -of -way rather than on both sides.
Motion:
Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval of the above - mentioned petition to
the City Council with the following staff conditions:
1. The petitioner shall coordinate with the City Manager prior to final approval by the City
Council to agree upon an acceptable mitigation alternate for the deletion of the
pedestrian paths. This alternative may include the provision for additional recreational
amenities or a commitment to accelerate a previously- approved recreational amenity.
2. 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 grass immediately upon request by the City; or the City
shall have the work done at the owner's expense.
3. 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
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• Record shall notify the City prior to any modifications to the approved landscape plan.
4. Prior to the issuance of the last Certificate of Occupancy for the PUD, 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.
5. Street trees and all associated lot landscaping, and any common area landscaping
adjacent to said lot, shall be installed prior to the Certificate of Occupancy of said lot.
6. 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 landscaping /buffer and entry feature not to include the individual lots.
7. A 5 -foot sidewalk shall be provided on one side of the right -of -way.
In addition, the following elements of design would be consistent throughout the project:
8. No two homes located side by side shall have the same combination of exterior ' wall
color and trim.
• 9. All homes will have architectural features to accent building corners, stucco banding, or
cast stone on all sides visible from the street.
10. All homes will have shutters or awnings, trellises or stucco banding to accent the
windows visible from the street.
11. No two homes located side by side will have two story "Front" elevations (minimum
offset 10 feet for the second floor).
12. The only windows allowed on the zero lot side yard will be "glass block" type windows
which will be for architectural style and light, and will not be "see through ".
13. No more than 2 -1/2' roof overhang into the setback.
14. The maximum height for a one -story unit will be 30 feet and 35 feet for a two -story unit.
15. The maximum square footage of a home will be 8,000 square feet.
Also, the following minimum quantities of plant materials would be required for each lot:
16. 10 large trees and palms (3 palms may be substituted for 1 large tree. However, palms
with a mature spread of at least 15 feet shall be counted as 1 large tree).
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• 17. 12 small trees and accents.
18. 600 shrubs and ground covers (in 3 gallon containers, however 1 gallon may be
substituted 2 for 1).
19. There would also be field and trim color restrictions and roof materials (all the same)
and color (in specified palletes) limitations.
20. F.A.R. maximum .80 and lot coverage maximum 57 %.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Daniel Honig and was approved unanimously by a 6 -0 vote.
Recommendation to City Council: Petition SP- 94 -13, by Henry Skokowski, agent for PGA
National Venture, Ltd., for site plan approval to amend Parcel M -3 within the PGA National
Community for the construction of 44 attached residential units, having a gross density of 11.14
dwelling units per acre. Located on the east side of the Avenue of the Champions, at its
intersection with Tournament Boulevard. (10- 42S -43E)
This item was continued until more information was received regarding outstanding issues.
Discussion included the letter needed from Northern Palm Beach County Water Control
District pertaining to the 20 -foot lake maintenance easement and the sign -off needed from
Seacoast Utilities pertaining to the sewer line located beneath the gutter curbing.
• Mr. Gabriel Salazar, architect for the project, displayed elevations and explained the unique
design features of turn buildings as well as second -floor and garage access from a first -floor
foyer, and showed roof material and paint color samples.
Workshop: Petition SP- 94 -07, by Henry Skokowski, agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd., to
amend the residential Planned Unit Development approved for Parcel M -31B (Grand Cay)
within the PGA National Community. (15- 42S -42E)
Mr. Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated November 3, 1994.
Henry Skokowski explained the history of the project and informed the Committee that a set
of guidelines had been developed for this project of zero lot line custom homes. After
discussion, it was the consensus of the Committee that the Floor Area Ratio and lot coverages
needed to be addressed at the next workshop.
Workshop: Petition SP- 94 -16, by Henry Skokowski, agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd., to
amend Parcel M -29B (Diamond Head) within PGA National Planned Community District. (15-
42S -42E)
Mr. Bristol reviewed the staff report dated November 3, 1994.
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• Henry Skokowski was asked to provide justification for choosing certain lots to be semi - custom
versus the other non - custom lots in the project. Mr. Skokowski explained that prospective
buyers had requested changes to the cookie cutter plans, and these lots had unique
opportunities for custom plans. Mr. Sabatello expressed the opinion that the request should
be for the whole project rather than for only certain lots. Chairman Ornstein objected to only
certain lots within a pod being changed. The Committee expressed concern that a precedent
might be established for changing an approved project, and that they did not know the current
status of the project. Petitioner was requested to consider all aspects of the request before
returning to the Committee.
The Committee members expressed the following concerns:
1. The project should be viewed as a whole under the new guidelines rather than
piecemeal.
2. Concern was expressed over the different size homes being built within the
different pods and different products (homes) being built within the pods.
3. 48% or less lot coverage would be allowed. The lots should be redesigned so as
to be the same size; i.e., mixed -size lots should not be allowed.
Workshop: Petition Canterbury by Henry Skokowski, agent for Canterbury Associates, to amend
• the site plan for the anterbury (Parcel M -24) residential parcel, located within PGA National
Planned Community District. (15- 42S -42E)
Mr. Bristol Ellington reviewed the staff report dated November 3, 1994.
Mr. Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, explained that the further customization of this
project by the addition of the proposed courtyard model which would necessitate replatting lots
to increase lot size was requested to hopefully increase sales within the development; and if
successful, the petitioner might request further, changes. Chairman Ornstein expressed concern
over piecemeal changes rather than changes to the whole project. Mr. Skokowski explained that
the owner was trying to keep this project from falling back into its previous distressed condition.
The owner answered questions from the Committee as to the current status of the project. Mr.
Honig expressed concern that the Committee should be more flexible. Chairman Ornstein
expressed his view that a precedent would be set for further changes; stated that he believed
this to be a case of interior PUD spot zoning which might not be legal according to state
statutes, and questioned the appropriateness of courtyard homes on such small lots.
In summary, the Committee members expressed the following comments and concerns:
One Committee member stated the Committee should be more flexible in order
to assist the petitioner in developing the property.
One Committee member stated he believed this was a case of interior PUD spot
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zoning. The City Attorney was asked to determine if this is the case and whether
this would set a precedent.
Setbacks are to be reviewed.
Workshop: Petition SP- 94 -14, by Audrey Wolf, agent for Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners, for site plan approval of a 15,000 square foot Sheriffs Office Substation and
Fueling Facility. This 2.775 -acre tract is located at the southwest quadrant of the proposed
North County Government Center PCD. (6- 42S -43E)
This petition was withdrawn.
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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 Planned Community District. Generally located
south of PGA Boulevard, west of Campus Drive, west of Fairchild Gardens Avenue, and north
of the Fairchild Avenue Extension. (6- 42S -43E)
• This petition was rescheduled to a later meeting due to lack of time for discussion.
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Due to the lateness of the hour, no Old Business or New Business was considered.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting,was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. The next meeting
will be held November 22, 1994.
Jeffrey Ornstein, Chairman
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Thomas Pastore, Alternate
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Carl Sabatello, Chairman -Elect
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Phillip Lyddon
William Mignogna
John Glidden, Alternate