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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 12, 1993
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 and present were: Jeffrey Ornstein, Chairman; Joseph
Hamzy, Vice Chairman; Domenick Lioce; James Leatherman; and Alan Strassler, Members;
Dan Shalloway and Diane Carlino, Alternate Members. Carl Sabatello was not in
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ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR
Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, stated staff has provided a copy of the Military Trail
Landscape Plan and the Goals, Objectives and Policies portion of the Palm Beach Gardens
Comprehensive Plan in the Planning and Zoning Commission packets.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 22, 1992
Mr. Alan Strassler made minor changes to the Minutes of December 22, 1992.
Mr. Dan Shalloway stated the Minutes of December 22, 1992 contain his comment under
New Business regarding the need for the Commission to take a more proactive stance in
planning in the City. Mr. Shalloway also stated that an annual report from the Planning and
Zoning Commission to the City Council would be the mechanism to take a proactive stance.
• Mr. Shalloway brought up a discussion regarding procedures at the last Planning and Zoning
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Commission Meeting.
Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to approve the minutes of December 22, 1992 as
amended. Mr. Alan Strassler seconded the motion. The motion passed, with Mr. Domenick
Lioce abstaining.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW
SP -92 -07 - Final Site Plan Approval for the installation of a Compressed Natural Gas fuel
station at the existing Shell Station on the southeast corner of Alternate A -1 -A and
Lighthouse drive. (18- 42S -43E)
Mr. Ellington gave a presentation of the January 7, 1993 staff report. Mr. Ellington stated
there will be the removal of a hedge that is adjacent to the dumpster enclosure in order to
accommodate the new enclosure for the compressor. Mr. Ellington stated staff had two
conditions of approval when the staff report was prepared, however, Condition # 1 has been
satisfied with the revision of the site plan. The only applicable condition is Condition #2
which requires the relocation of the overhead electrical lines and the Petitioner has agreed
to relocate the electrical lines 10 feet to the west.
Chairman Ornstein stated the plans show a masonry screen wall detail which is structural
rather than just screening and structural calculations. Mr. Ellington stated that was
requested by City Engineer David Getz. Chairman Ornstein explained the problem is that
it is based on the South Florida Building Code and the City of Palm Beach Gardens does
not use the South Florida Building Code. Chairman Ornstein stated it needs to be
resubmitted using the Standard Building Code. Mr. Ellington stated he would get with
David Getz to get it resolved.
Mr. Alan Strassler asked if City Forester Mark Hendrickson verified that the landscaping
asked for when they approved the car wash was installed properly. Mr. Strassler stated the
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Oleanders are more sparse than he thought they would be.
Mr. Dan Shalloway asked if parking space would be lost with the installation of the CNG
equipment. Mr. Ellington stated it is existing asphalt, however, it is not striped parking
space and they meet the code as far the number of parking spaces.
The Committee expressed concern with the lack of screening of the car wash with
vegetation.
Mr. Jim Donnini, Donnini Enterprises, addressed the Committee stating they would install
landscaping if there are any deficiencies or if the Committee requests additional
landscaping.
Chairman Ornstein asked for clarification on the use of the Compressed Natural Gas. Mr.
Donnini explained that it is currently used mostly for fleet vehicles and natural gas is an
alternate fuel which is more desirable environmentally and economically than gasoline.
Mr. Barry Tillman, CFO for Motor Fuels, explained that natural gas is the lead alternative
fuel that you will see emerging over the next decade to substitute our dependency on foreign
oil. Mr. Tillman gave a presentation on Compressed Natural Gas.
Chairman Ornstein asked the Petitioner if there would be any signage on the equipment for
the natural gas. The Petitioner replied there will be no additional signage except for on the
dispenser to show that it is a dedicated dispenser for CNG and not for gasoline.
Mr. Shalloway made a motion to approve Petition SP -92 -07 with the following conditions:
1. The overhead electrical service line for the gas station shall be relocated to maintain
clearance from the CNG equipment.
2. A hedge equal in size and quality to the existing hedge shall be placed on the north
side of the new structure and the hedge on the west side of the existing structure
shall be replaced.
Ms. Diane Carlino seconded the motion.
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Mr. Shalloway amended condition #2 to read:
2. The existing hedge adjacent to the dumpster enclosure shall be relocated along the
north side of the new enclosure for the CNG equipment.
In addition, Condition #3 was added as follows:
3. A hedge shall be installed north of the new enclosure for the CNG equipment, along
the wall of the car wash.
Mr. Joseph Hamzy stated when this car wash came before the Commission, there was a lot
of discussion about the back of the gas station (i.e., the repairs that occur back there, the
accumulation of cars). Mr. Hamzy stated he thinks the City still has an eye sore and this
is an opportunity to correct that. Mr. Hamzy stated one of the curbcuts on this site could
be eliminated. A discussion ensued.
The motion for approval passed with a 4 -3 vote, with Joseph Hamzy, Alan Strassler and
Domenick Lioce voting against.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:30 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for
January 26, 1992.
AL STRASSLER
DIANE CARLINO
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, Chairman
GISELE FOSTER, Secretary
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