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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 121394CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 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 Elect 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 Chairman Elect Sabatello: Present Absent Carl Sabatello Diane Carlino Daniel Honig 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, and Assistant City Manager Greg Dunham. Chairman Elect Sabatello gave a farewell to retiring Chairman Jeff Ornstein, who was present. New members Tom Paganini and Christopher Jones each briefly summarized their backgrounds. ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR On behalf of Director Richard Walton, who was not present at the meeting, Mr. Bristol Ellington, Principal Planner, announced that the vote for officers would only be for Vice - Chair and not Chair Pro Tem. He further stated Mr. Carl Sabatello would become Chairman since he had served as Chairman -Elect during the past year. 2. Mr. Ellington announced that Petition PUD- 94 -17, The Bridge Center, would not be discussed at the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Thomas Pastore made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 22, 1994, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. William Mignogna. The motion was approved by a 4 -0 vote with Mr. Phillip Lyddon abstaining. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mr. Phillip Lyddon nominated Ms. Diane Carlino for the office of Vice Chair for the year 1995. • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 13, 1994 Mr. Daniel Honig made a motion that Ms. Carlino be elected Vice Chair. Chairman Sabatello passed the gavel to Mr. Chris Jones and seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by a 7 -0 vote. SITE PLAN & APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE 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 Ellington reviewed the staff report dated December 9, 1994. Mr. Ellington responded to Chairman Sabatello that maximum square footage of a home would be the lesser of 6,500 square feet, or .8 floor area ratio, and on a typical lot would be 4,500 square feet; and maximum lot coverage would be the lesser of 4,000 square feet, or 48 %, and that 48% would be 2,700 square feet. Mr. Honig raised the point that guidelines were needed in the Building Department to define the footprint and floor area of a home. Chairman Sabatello explained that new criteria established by the Planning and Zoning Department for zero lot line custom homes had been formulated as loose guidelines for the new current trend for that type of home within the market. • Henry Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, stated that this project - -as one of the first petitions filed with the idea that not all zero lot line communities needed to be developed strictly in accordance with preapproved footprints - -had been part of the evolution of the custom and semi - custom home concept for zero lot line homes. Mr. Skokowski discussed the petition, reported all lot owners had been notified of this petition and no negative responses had been received to date, and read three letters from lot owners supporting custom homes up to 6,500 square feet. Mr. Pastore questioned whether the views of the golf course from lots 22 and 23 might be overshadowed by homes on surrounding larger lots, to which Mr. Skokowski responded that typically on a flared lot orientation of the home would extend so that the perceived size would be negligable compared to impacts in a typical zero lot line community and would not affect neighboring views. Mr. Ellington observed that the petitioner had complied with staffs' concern for notification to current owners. Mr. Lyddon raised the issue that originally approved conditions would apply and might need to be modified, questioned the size of contracted homes on the seven large lots, and expressed concern that the degree of control the City would be losing in these types of projects was unclear. Discussion ensued, and Mr. Skokowski explained that the contracted homes were contigent upon the City's approval to allow them to be built since they were all existing models modified to such an extent that they were really custom homes. Developer Llwyd Ecclestone III explained that the market demanded custom models, which were typically modifications of the largest (3,600 sq. ft.) model, and that the contingent contract on lot 24 was for a 6,500 square foot home. During discussion of the trend toward upscale zero lot line homes and courtyard homes, Mr. Skokowski verified with the Committee that in a courtyard home the open space on the interior was not a part of the footprint. Mr. Honig • 2 . Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 13, 1994 expressed the idea that some percentage of that interior space should be considered a part of the footprint since that space benefited only the residents of the home. The Committee agreed that that landscaping percentages and ratios were not to be maximized unless the additional landscaping made necessary by the proportionate increase in lot size was satisfied; and that landscaping within a courtyard was not a part of the landscaping required for the lot. Mr. Honig expressed a problem in approving this petition with the F.A.R. and footprint being undefined, and commented he felt that staff should define guidelines. Mr. Ellington defined lot coverage, gross floor coverage, and open space for the Committee from the land development regulations. Discussion ensued regarding enclosed areas and what the definition of courtyards should be, resulting in the conclusion that the Committee should state that F. A. R.s and footprints would be based on the Land. Development Regulations, and the City building officials would have the responsibility of figuring specifics of each case. In response to Chairman Sabatello's question of whether the staff report covered a complete review of the project, Mr. Ellington responded with the following concerns: that language should be included stating minimum lot landscaping must be pursuant to the City's land use regulations, and that elevations on some lots where the zero lot sides were adjacent to the roadway must contain windows to avoid a long blank wall. Also, common area landscaping would need to be referenced to be consistent with this approval. Chairman Sabatello polled the Commission on whether they were comfortable moving this • petition forward and expressed his position that he was comfortable moving the petition forward if gray areas could be defined so that staff would not have to do a lot more work, since because of the timing of meetings the petitioner would be delayed until February if approval were not granted at tonight's meeting. Mr. Mignogna stated he had no problem moving forward. Mr. Lyddon also stated he had no problem with moving forward and giving sufficient direction to staff to complete certain items such as the blank walls on the zero lot sides. Mr. Jones also stated he had no problem moving forward and giving staff sufficent direction to complete necessary items. Mr. Paganini stated he was comfortable moving forward so long as the landscaping was increased on larger lots. Mr. Pastore stated he would favor moving forward if further responses could be obtained from other contract sales. Mr. Honig stated he would favor moving forward if a letter to staff from Mr. Ecclestone could be included in the file stating he had talked to contract purchasers of specific lots, and that none of those people had expressed any dissatisfaction with the change in plan for this community. Mr. Ecclestone responded he had talked to almost all the contract purchasers and none had expressed dissatisfaction, and Mr. Honig stated that was fine. After further discussion to clarify conditions which would be required, a motion was made by Mr. Phillip Lyddon to recommend approval of Petition SP -94 -16 to the City Council, with the following conditions: U 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 a ground cover or grass immediately upon request by the City or the City shall have the work done at the owner's expense. 3 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 13, 1994 2. 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. 3. All required landscaping per lot shall be installed prior to the Certificate of Occupancy of the dwelling on said lot. Any common area landscaping shall be installed prior to the Certificate of Occupancy of the closest lot. Prior to the issuance of the last 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 for the entire site. 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. Gutters shall be installed on the zero side to divert water from the adjacent property. 5. The design guidelines proposed by the petitioner shall be followed, and Point No. 3 of the design guidelines shall be modified to read, "The only windows allowed on zero lot line side yards (except Lots 1, 7, 14, 23, 47, 48 and 49) will be glass block type windows or other opaque glass treatment, which will be for architectural style and light, and will . not be see through. Excepted lots will be windowed and provided with architectural treatment and landscaping no less than that originally approved on the zero lot line side of Lots 48 and 49." 6. The design guidelines with reference to plant materials shall refer to minimum size lots and that City Landscaping Code requirements shall be complied with at a minimum. 7. The six-foot (6) shadow box fences shown on the plans submitted shall be landscaped on both sides. 8. All terms used in the guidelines shall be as referenced in the Land Development Regulations. Mr. Daniel Honig seconded the motion. Mr. Chris Jones asked if other departments or staff had commented previously. Mr. Ellington stated the City Engineer had no concerns. Mr. Sabatello stated if there are any outstanding issues not resolved at the staff level, the petition would be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was unanimously approved with a 7 -0 vote. 0 4 • Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 13, 1994 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop: Petition PUD- 94 -17' by Lawrence Smith, agent for the American Financial -Downs Partnership, is requesting Planned Unit Development approval for the construction of two restaurant buildings on a 2.947 -acre site. Located generally at the northwest corner of PGA Boulevard and Ellison Wilson Road. (5- 42S -43E) This item was withdrawn from the agenda prior to any discussion. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Sabatello distributed copies of a draft Newspaper Rack Ordinance and explained that the intent was not to limit free speech but merely to beautify the City, asked that the Commission members review the material over the holidays, so that time permitting this matter could be considered at the next meeting. • NEW BUSINESS Mr. Honig made a motion that a memo be sent to the City Manager asking that sodas and coffee be made available at the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. Mr. Thomas Paganini seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved with a 7 -0 vote. 0 5 i • C: Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes December 13, 1994 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting iwas adjourned at 10:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held January 10, 1994. Carl Sabatelli< Chairman (Absent) John Glidden Phillip Lyddon Thomas Pastore om Paganini it ie Holloman, Sec etary Gol (Absent) Diane Carlino, Vice Chair Daniel Honig 1 William Mignogna C ristopher A o n e s,Aiternate 6EOHGE MILLER, CW �45!�¢ ��£•x, c?�PGCE: ems. a!!2!lf'�i� Ck r_LJC!IdOfI�E' e���r�.trr��•.,r/.`,r, (.f��r..lr�ve• �� /i�;�.r�� :'1'lx:�it SUrrF- 800 5o CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD. UNIONDALE, N. Y. 1 1553 518 - 357 -9530 FAX # 616 - 367 -9016 Post -(V Fax Note 7671 Date% To f=rom Co./ apt. Qa. Phone # Phone # Fax # l ."— /) cv-'/ Fax * G ' BRUCE T. MILLER. C t-V I/ DEC 1 '� 1 E CCLESTONE SIGNATURE HOMES December 9, 1994 Mr. E. Llwyd Ecclestone III, President Ecclestone Signature Homes 357 Hiatt Drive Suite A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, Dear Mr. Ecclestone: My wife and I have purchased lot #2 in the Diamond Head development. We would not object to larger homes being built in the Diamond Head development. GM:dkm i E? I. December 8, 1994 Mr. & Mrs.,Sedita 5 Foxcroft Rd. Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 Mr. Llwyd Eccleastion III Ecciestone Sipature Homes Co. 357 Hiatt Drive, Suite A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 Dear Mr. Eccleastone: As a purchaser in Diamond Head at P.G,A., we encourage the building of custom homes to 6,500 sq, ft., these custom homes can only enhance the value of the neighborhood and make it better for all of us at Diamond dead. We are very much looking forward to moving into our new home. Sincerely, Mr. & M 5editai Pos 1 Fax Note 7671 Date pa°ea► 70 - i G t Front J Opt G� Phone # Pho Fax 0 �'�`' ~0,5 "T.{b Oyfttto E -0 joOEPH M. WAISH, CPA $ POND ROAD W()ODCLIFF LAM N.J. 07675 901- 573 -0314 December 9, 1994 via Fax Mr. E. Llwyd Ecclestone, III President ECCLESTONE SIGNATURE HOMES COMPANY 357 Hiatt Drive, Suite A Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 3341.8 Res; Diamond Head at PGA National Parcel M29 -B PUD Modification/ Petition 5P -94 -16 Dear Mr. Ecclestone: Recently, I received your letter via certified mail regarding your petition SP -94 -16 to be submitted to the City of Palm Beach Gardens on December 13, 1994. As prospective homeowners at Diamond Head both my wife., Theresa, and myself support petition SP -94 -16 for those Diamond Head residents who which to customize their home within the design guidelines set forth by Ecclestone Signature Homes. It is our understanding that a custom home could possibly reach a size of 6,500 square feet. Customization at Diamond Head should enhance the already lovely surroundings existing at PGA National. JMW /amd sincerely, M. os p M. Walsh Post -It° Fax Not 7671 Date paOf Fro-./— co'/Dept. Co. Phone # di 4 Phono # T/ Fax # l Fax A