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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 020993• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 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; and Domenick Lioce, Members; Dan Shalloway and Diane Carlino, C)aAr l `110 • Alternate Members James Leatherman and Alan Strassler were not in attendance. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 1993 Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion, seconded by Ms. Diane Carlino, to approve the minutes of the January 26, 1993, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW SP -93 -01 - Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 14,288 square -foot commercial building located at the northeast corner of Roan Lane and Northlake Boulevard. (18- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol S. Ellington, City Planner, made a presentation concerning this item and stated the Planning and Zoning Department recommended the construction of a 5 -foot sidewalk along Roan Lane, the dedication of a 20 -foot easement along the north property line, and compliance with certain conditions prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. •- 1 _ Mr. Ornstein questioned if the project had concurrency to which Mr. Ellington responded •that it did. Following discussion of the approval procedures for site plan applications, Mr. Hank Skowkowski, agent for the petitioner, reviewed the site plan as well as the conditions for approval and pointed out the location of the dumpster area. Responding to questions from Mr. Shalloway concerning the existing wood and chainlink fence, Mr. Skokowski explained the wooden fence on the other side of the chainlink fence is on private property and had been erected by the residents. Mr. Shalloway questioned why more parking spaces than was required were being planned, and Mr. Skokowski explained the Code is vague in this area and what was being done was a "balancing act ". Mr. Shalloway also suggested the asphalt be reduced on the north side of the building and replaced with landscaping. Mr. Ornstein pointed out that the elevations and door locations should agree with the • loading spaces. Mr. Skokowski stated this would be addressed. Mr. Sabatello asked that consideration be given to the installation of a wood fence along the north property line similar to Jerry and Joe's Fruit Market and that the southeast corner should have a smooth streetscape transition to the southwest corner of Jerry and Joe's Fruit Market. He also requested that the hedge adjacent to Northlake Boulevard be clarified. Mr. Ornstein suggested the light pole on the west side of the building be eliminated and replaced with wall- mounted lighting. Mr. Ornstein emphasized the fencing at the back of the property should be coordinated. The Committee directed the petitioner to address their concerns and return to the February 23, 1993, Planning and Zoning meeting. • PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: PUD -93 -01 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Ballenisles Parcel 28) 2 Amending the Planned Unit Development for Parcel 28, created by Resolution 85, 1990, of the BallenIsles Planned Community District to expand the existing clubhouse and amend the recreation amenities. (11- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington made the staff presentation for this item and pointed out the various amendments and expansion proposed for this project as contained in the staff report dated February 4, 1993. Mr. Sabatello inquired if the sidewalk from pod 27 is required to connect to the clubhouse, and Mr. Ellington responded that it was a requirement of the original approval. A discussion ensued concerning a cohesive master plan for Parcel 28. Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, pointed out the entire site would not be built now, that only the clubhouse, some of the parking, and some of the tennis facilities would be built now. Mr. Hank Skokowski made a presentation by comparing the new site plan with the old. He stated the site is now much more balanced than before. • Mr. Ornstein inquired if the architecture of the maintenance building would be matched to the clubhouse, and Mr. Skowkowski stated there would be some continuity between the two. Mr. Ornstein also stated a phasing plan is needed of the facilities, including landscaping, proposed to be built now under Phase I. Mr. Shalloway indicated he had a problem determining which facilities were existing and which were proposed, and he also said consideration should be given to eliminating the small. lake west of the proposed golf maintenance facility. He also questioned why there was no landscaping between BallenIsles Drive and the parking area. Following comments by Mr. Sabatello concerning parking guidelines, it was decided staff and the petitioner should compile standard guidelines for adding additional parking spaces. Mr. Sabatello was particularly interested in what "triggered" the necessity for additional • parking spaces. It was the consensus of the Commission that 564 parking spaces should be 3 constructed with 118 additional spaces to be held in reserve. • Mr. Sabatello questioned the location of the dumpster and fitness center service areas, and it was the consensus of the Commission that this should be studied further. Mr. Sabatello had questions concerning handicapped access for the front entrance and indicated this should be studied further to determine if it could be improved. Mr. Skokowski indicated there would be valet parking available. Also, Mr. Sabatello initiated a discussion concerning the elevations, and it was indicated by Mr. Skokowski the elevations would be the same as the existing facilities. Ms. Carlino questioned why there was more paved area for parking rather than landscaping. She stated it would be better to leave these areas green as long as they were maintained. Mr. Lioce indicated he had a problem with the, location of the dumpster being in the middle of the parking lot; he would like to see a temporary landscaping plan as well as what would • be included in future phases; and he would prefer the location of the pool to be in a more secluded area and closer to the showers and clubhouse facility. He also indicated he would prefer to see less parking spaces, but the 564 spaces should be installed. Discussion ensued concerning the location of the maintenance building and landscaping around the tennis courts. Mr. Ornstein indicated he had no problems with the site as long as phasing and as -built plans are provided. Mr. Douglas Root, Architect, reviewed the floor plans for the clubhouse addition /renovation project and the cabana project with a pool facility; and he responded to questions from Mr. Hamzy concerning the service court area and golf cart storage. Mr. Hamzy stated the • asphalt areas should be shown on the building plans to show the portions of the drive so he could relate the "green" to the asphalt. It was the consensus of the Commission that the 4 Mr. Sabatello initiated discussion concerning the balcony and open deck on the third level • of the building. It was the consensus of the Commission that the clubhouse floor plans should be revised to show the distinction between what is existing and what is proposed, and that the floor plan should show the limits of the third level deck. Mr. Krent Weiland, Landscape Architect, responded to questions concerning the landscaping around the tennis courts, the service road, as well as the base planting in the front of the building. Mr. Sabatello asked if the tennis court landscaping would remain the same and wanted to know what the area would look like if the tennis courts were not built. Mr. Weiland responded this would be an irrigated, sodded area but would not be planted with trees or shrubs. Mr. Sabatello also requested that the landscape plan have a legend. • Mr. Skokowski stated lighting cut sheets would be provided at the next meeting. WORKSHOP: Z -92 -04 -'Recommendation to City Council re: (M /I Homes) Rezoning a 56- acre site from the Palm Beach County zoning designation of AR, Agricultural Residential to the City's designation of PUD, Planned Unit Development and site plan approval for the construction of 200 single - family detached and zero lot -line residential homes. This site is located a quarter of a mile north of PGA Boulevard on the east side of Central Boulevard. (2- 42S -42E) Mr. Domenick Lioce stepped down, citing conflict of interest. Ms. Diane Carlino had to leave. Mr. Ellington made a presentation concerning this item as contained in the February 4, 1993, staff report; and he responded to questions from Mr. Ornstein concerning concurrency reservation and the condition that a turn lane be provided at the entrance on Central • Boulevard. He also pointed out that the School Board is requesting a 15 -foot buffer between the school and the residences. Responding to questions from Mr. Ornstein, Mr. 5 Ellington stated that all gopher tortoise burrows would be identified on the plans. • Responding to a question from Mr. Shalloway, Mr. Ellington stated the upland preserve is 25 percent as required by City ordinance. Mr. Domenick Lioce, representing M/I Homes, gave a detailed overview of the proposed project. He also explained there will probably be six gopher tortoise holes involved, and they will comply with all State regulations and requirements concerning gopher tortoises. In responding to a question from Mr. Ornstein regarding racial balance in the schools without busing, Mr. Lioce explained the developer agreed to bring minorities into the community within five years. He also stated if a certain percentage of racial balance is achieved in the community within five years, the agreement becomes perpetual. Mr. Sabatello stated the residents in the area are very concerned about the easement. Mr. Shalloway stated there is no place for drainage. • Mr. Fred Schwartz, Traffic Engineer, addressed the concerns regarding the safety and operation of the driveway connection from the project to the school access road. Mr. Scott Bennewitz, Site Planner, was available to answer any questions regarding the site plan. He stated they had looked at the site to determine which areas were forested and which were not. Mr. Chuck Sharmon of M/I homes made a presentation concerning the product line and explained what will be built. It was the consensus of the Commission that the following items needed to be addressed at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 23, 1993: (1) A tree study or vegetative plan should be provided showing which trees will be • preserved. (2) Site plan needs to be reworked to improve setbacks, decrease density by six lots, and 6 open up the area. • (3) The plan needs clarification as to how far fencing /privacy wall extends along Central Boulevard. (4) A report is needed indicating if the site is a viable tortoise habitat. (5) The possibility of re- vegetating the disturbed wetlands needs to be addressed. (6) The right -of -way needs to be addressed to determine if it meets the intent of the Minimum Engineering Right -of -Way Guidelines. WORKSHOP: PUD -93 -02 GARDENS EAST APARTMENTS 7- 42S -43E Mr. Steve Mathison, attorney for GE Investment Corporation (owner of Gardens East Apartments), gave an overview of the project and introduced Mr. Ted Davis, Architect; Mr. Larry Turner and Mr. Fred Rath of the Paragon Group. He explained the Paragon Group • oversees, constructs and markets the project. • Mr. Mathison gave an explanation of the minor changes which were being made to Phase II of the project because of market demand. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed changes were desirable and acceptable; however, a list was needed of proposed changes and an overlay or graphics of the changes from the old plan to the new plan. The petitioner was directed to return with these items to the next meeting scheduled for February 23, 1993. 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for February 23, 1993. DO ICK LIO E C-KRL DIANE CARLINO GISELE FOS R, Secretary • jh 2/19/93 • 8