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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 022393CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 23, 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: Chairman Jeffrey Ornstein, Vice Chairman Joseph Hamzy, Alan Strassler, Carl Sabatello, Domenick Lioce, Members; and, Diane Carlino, Alternate Member. James Leatherman, Member, and Dan Shalloway, Alternate Member, was not in attendance. ITEM BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN • Chairman Ornstein said each the of Commissioners have received a copy of the letter to Mr. Raymond Royce, agent for the BallenIsles Clubhouse PUD Amendment petition, from City Planner Bristol Ellington. The letter clarifies Chairman Ornstein's vote concerning the clubhouse petition. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 1993 Mr. Domenick Lioce said the minutes should reflect that he stepped down from the discussion about M/I Homes, citing a conflict of interest. Ms. Diane Carlino said she had left the meeting before the M/I Homes discussion. Mr. Lioce made a motion to approve the minutes of February 9, 1993 as corrected. Mr. Joseph Hamzy seconded the motion. • The minutes, as corrected, were approved by a 5 -0 vote, with Mr. Alan Strassler abstaining. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE • 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. (18-425 - 43E) Chairman Ornstein said that this project will not go forward to City Council for final approval. Approval will come from the Committee, he said. Planning and Zoning Director Rich Walton said the petition may go before City Council if the City Manager appeals the Committee's decision. Mr. Bristol S. Ellington, City Planner, made a presentation of the February 18, 1993 staff report of the above - referenced petition. Mr. Domenick Lioce asked if there was room for a hedge along the north property line. Mr. Ellington said there was not much room for landscaping. Chairman Ornstein said a new fence along the north property line would be acceptable. • Mr. Walton said the petitioner has not discussed with the adjacent Jerry & Joe's Fruit Market about placing landscaping on its land. Mr. Ellington distributed suggested conditions of approval from the petitioner. He said staff has concerns with the petitioner's proposed conditions #2 and #4. Concerning condition #2, staff believes the sidewalk proposed along Roan Lane should connect with Northlake Boulevard, he added. Mr. Ellington said he believes condition #4, which requires an increase of landscaping behind the proposed building, should remain. Mr. Hank Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, explained the project's landscape plan. He said the Philodendron shrubs proposed by staff may overhang into the driveway. He said it is not the right material for the location. Mr. Skokowski suggested using a groundcover • for the entrance. He reviewed the landscape plan for the site. Mr. Skokowski requested that staff s condition #4 should be deleted. He said the petitioner does not want too much • landscaping along the rear of the building. Mr. Skokowski said he would refer a dedication P g g g P of the rear 20 feet to the City instead of the granting of an easement. Mr. Lioce said he assumes that the 20 -foot alley at the rear of the property is enough for two -way traffic. Mr. Lioce said the fence would also be part of that dedication and the City will have to maintain it. Mr. Ellington said City Attorney William Brant is aware of the fee simple dedication. Mr. Lioce said he does not like the City owning this 20 -foot strip. Mr. Lioce asked why the City wants the land instead of an easement. Mr. Walton said City Engineer David Getz has requested an easement. Mr. Brant wanted the dedication to the City, he said. Mr. Walton said the City could appeal the dedication decision if it wishes. • Chairman Ornstein said the alley strip should be made an easement. He said if the petitioner does not want to make it an easement, he can appeal it to the City Council. Chairman Ornstein also stated that he would have a problem with approving the plan without the sidewalk. Ms. Diane Carlino said she would not like to bring the petitioner back just to show the sidewalk on the site plan. Mr. Lioce suggested that Mr. Skokowski draw the sidewalk on the plan and initial it. Mr. Skokowski agreed with Mr. Lioce suggestion. Mr. Sabatello asked how far the northern fence will extend west. Mr. Skokowski said the new fence will end at the lift station. Mr. Ellington requested that the petitioner submit three revised site plans, including the • Committee's comments and the clarification of a discrepancy between the site plan and landscape plan concerning the width of the northwest curbcut. • Chairman Ornstein reiterated that he would like the 20 -foot alley to be an easement. Motion Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to approve the above - referenced petition with the following conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the Developer shall dedicate the 20 -foot easement along the north property line to the public as a permanent ingress /egress easement. The property owner shall be required to maintain the fence, road and landscaping located within the 20 -foot easement along with the rest of the property. 2. The petitioner shall construct a 5 -foot sidewalk along Roan Lane in order to connect • to the existing sidewalk along Northlake Boulevard prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. 3. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, a 6 -foot solid man -made fence shall be installed along the entire north property line of the subject property with fence material identical to the property to the east. 4. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the 20 -foot ingress /egress easement shall be upgraded to repair the pot holes, remove the two speed bumps and resurface the alley with a 1 -inch overlay of asphalt. 5. 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 changes to the approved landscape plans shall • be approved by City Council. Once the City has the certified letter from the is 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. Ms. Diane Carlino seconded the motion. The motion for approval was by a 6 -0 vote. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: PUD -93 -01 - Recommendation to City Council re: (BallenIsles Parcel 28) 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. Ellington reviewed the February 18, 1993 staff report for the above - referenced petition. Mr. Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, reviewed the phasing plan for the project and explained the changes made to the site plan since the last meeting. • Mr. Doug Root, of Slattery and Root Architects, architect of the project, explained the new addition and deck areas of the clubhouse renovation. In response to a question from Mr. Lioce, Mr. Root said the spa will be entered from the second floor. Mr. Carl Sabatello said it was a nice looking building. Mr. Krent Weiland, landscape architect for the project, explained the landscape plan, in particular, the landscaping around the small service area. Chairman Ornstein said he liked the open area to the south of the tennis courts. Mr. Lioce asked if the reserve areas will be irrigated. Mr. Weiland said all disturbed areas will be sodded and irrigated. He added that existing • areas, not disturbed, will not be irrigated. Mr. Sabatello expressed his concern with the drainage at the dumpster area and the cart • washing area. Mr. Skokowski said he has several comments on the five proposed conditions of approval outlined in the staff report. In staff condition # 1, the word "or" should replace "of the" after "day care," he said. He said this condition is a mistake and it could be interpreted in many different ways. Mr. Skokowski said he accepts this restriction as it was placed on the earlier approval. He requested that the Commission allow for a change in the condition if the City's interpretation on commercial uses within PCDs change. Concerning condition #3, Mr. Skokowski said he was concerned why this condition was placed on this petition as it pertains to all petitions. He said he was concerned what the interpretation may be. Mr. Ellington said this pertains to the future golf maintenance • facility, which must come back for review. Mr. Skokowski said that this is true of any future amendment to a development. Mr. Walton said the City does not usually approve a PUD with a large area unplanned. On condition #4, the word "need" on the second line should be "needed," Mr. Skokowski said. He suggested that condition #5 should state, "All newly landscaped areas shall be 100- percent irrigated." Mr. Ellington stated that this condition was stated in general terms because of code requirements. A general discussion on irrigation of the site ensued. Mr. Sabatello asked if the petitioner would accept a condition that states that all areas north of the southern boundary of the existing tennis courts would be irrigated. Mr. Skokowski said if it is clarified then it would be all right. Mr. Sabatello asked for color samples. Mr. Root provided the color samples. is Mr. Lioce asked what will happen to the reserve parking areas where trees are shown. He • asked if the trees will be planted before the installation of these parking areas. Mr. Weiland said there is a concern that trees would be killed during the construction of parking spaces or placed in the wrong area. Mr. Lioce said that there is a possibility that if the reserve areas are not installed then the areas are not landscaped. The Commission suggested installing the trees, which are not planned reserve area parking islands. Motion Mr. Joseph Hamzy made a motion to recommend approval of the above - referenced petition to City Council with the following conditions: 1. No commercial uses, such as a store, cleaners, day care or other similar uses shall be allowed without an amendment to the Planned Community District. 2. The proposed Golf Maintenance facility on site shall return to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for development review. 3. Any proposal for amendment to the uses or design of the site will be subject to full review and possible modification, subject to the procedures and policies in place at the time of the proposal. 4. Prior to the final approval by the City Council, the petitioner shall indicate the location of the overflow parking area needed during the construction of the northwest parking lot. 5. All newly or disturbed landscaped areas shall be 100 - percent irrigated. Mr. Carl Sabatello seconded the motion. • Mr. Lioce made a motion to amend the motion with the following condition: 6. All landscaped areas north of the southerly boundary of the existing tennis courts • shall be irrigated and sodded with Floritam. Mr. Alan Strassler seconded the proposed amendment to the motion. The amendment to the motion was approved by a 6 -0 vote. Ms. Diane Carlin made a motion for a second amendment to the original motion with the following condition: 7. The landscaping proposed north of the future golf maintenance site at the reserve parking, excluding the landscape parking islands, shall be constructed during Phase I development. Mr. Lioce seconded the motion for the second amendment to the original motion. The second amendment to the original motion was approved by a 5 -1 vote, with Mr. Joseph • Hamzy opposing. The original motion with the two amendments was approved by a 6 -0 vote. WORKSHOP: PUD -93 -02 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Gardens East Apartments) Amending the Planned Unit Development, created by Resolution 109, 1989, to provide for additional recreation facilities in Phase II of the PUD and for minor revisions to the elevations of the apartment buildings to accommodate a change to the unit plans. (7- 42S-43E) Mr. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the February 18, 1993 staff report for the above- referenced project. He said the Fire Department has a concern with the width of the drop- off area at the proposed recreation facility. The drop -off isle is 10 feet wide and the Fire Department would like a 12 foot access, he said. Mr. Walton said the project circle greenspace is the main focal point of the development. He said the addition of the new recreational facilities and administration building can be • accomplished by shifting some of the project's smaller buildings. Mr. Steve Mathison, agent for the petitioner, explained the proposed amendment to the • PUD. He said the project exceeds the City's open space requirement of 35 percent. The project has 60 percent open space, Mr. Mathison said. He said the market demands more recreation amenities. He added that this will limit the demand on the City's recreational facilities. He said the drop -off isles is actually 14 feet including the 2 foot gutters. He said the infrastructure for Phase II is in place and within the circle is the only location to place the recreational facility. Mr. Hamzy asked what was the occupant mix. Mr. Fred Rath of the Paragon Company, the petitioner, said there is some children, but the project is mostly geared toward the young professional ages 22 to 42 years old. Mr. Hamzy asked if the unit mix favors families. Mr. Rath said in Phase I that 66 percent • of the units are two bedrooms and the rest are one bedrooms. In Phase II, the two - bedroom to one - bedroom mix is 60 percent to 40 percent. Mr. Lioce said he has a problem with the concept of the plan. He said he has a problem giving up the greenspace for the administrative building. He said he would not have a problem with putting open air activities, such as basketball and volleyball, within the greenspace. Mr. Lioce also suggested placing the administrative office inside one of the apartments. . Mr. Rath said the circle greenspace will be more of a focal point because all traffic will be going to the circle. Mr. Walton explained several scenarios in which buildings can be shifted to allow for the placement of the administrative building and recreational facility outside of the circle • greenspace. • Chairman Ornstein and Mr. Lioce suggested eliminating the racquetball courts in the project. Mr. Alan Strassler said the building with parking along the sides of the road makes the circle an unpleasant space. Chairman Ornstein suggesting changing an 8 -unit building to 16 -unit building and replacing an 8 -unit building with the administrative /recreational facility. Mr. Ted Davis, architect for the site, said that all infrastructure is in place and it's not easy to shift the buildings. Ms. Carlino said this was a good project. She added that markets do change. If the project is successful, then it is in the best interest in the City, Ms. Carlino said. Mr. Sabatello said the streetscape on the project is well done. He said the elevations look • appealing. Mr. Davis explained the elevations of the administrative building. Mr. Strassler said the racquetball court is a big tall building that does not work well with the building elevations. He suggesting replacing an 8 -unit building with the recreational amenity. Mr. Hamzy said he thought it was a very pleasant project. He said he was uncomfortable with the traffic flow around the circle. He said he was concerned with directing traffic and people to the same place. Mr. Hamzy questioned how important the racquetball courts were to the project. He suggested that the courts be removed from the plan. He also stated that he does not think moving buildings is a practical choice. Chairman Ornstein suggested replacing the circle with a semi- circle. Mr. Davis said the • whole idea was to preserve the circle, because of its unique urban design. • • 0 Chairman Ornstein said he has a concern with the traffic near the pool area. Ms. Carlino said she likes the project. Mr. Hamzy said he does not think the circle works around the recreational complex. He suggested that the petitioner either use a semi- circle or move the recreational facility out of the circle. Mr. Lioce suggested placing the open air activities in the circle. He said he could live with the administrative building and pool in a semi - circle, but not with the racquetball court. Mr. Strassler said he agrees with the Mr. Lioce. He suggested a semi - circle without the racquetball court. Mr. Sabatello said it is a shame to lose a different site plan. He said he likes the circle. Chairman Ornstein said that traffic safety around the circle is his biggest concern. He suggested a semi - circle. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. The next meeting will be held on March 9, 1993. Jeffrey Or4stei Alan Strassler a, � , '- 6" J, Diane Carlino Marty AA. Minor, Secretary L' • L Vllllilll\.A L1V\.�