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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 081093CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 1993 MEETING 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, Carl Sabatello, Domenick Lioce, Alan Strassler, Phillip Lyddon, Members; and Diane Carlino, Alternate Member. Daniel Honig, Member, was not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 13, 1993 AND JULY 27, 1993 • Mr. Joseph Hamzy made a motion for the approval of the minutes of the July 13, 1993 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Domenick Lioce seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a 6 -0 vote, with Mr. Alan Strassler abstaining. Mr. Carl Sabatello made a motion for the approval of the minutes of the July 27, 1993 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Ms. Diane Carlino seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a 6 -0 vote, with Mr. Lioce abstaining. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE Final Approval for Petition SP- 93 -04, a petition by David J. Felton of Corporate Property Services, Inc., agent for the Shell Oil Company, to amend the approved elevations to change the signage and building colors of the existing BP Oil service station. Located at the N.E. .1 • corner of PGA Boulevard and Military Trail (1- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol S. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the April 4, 1993 staff report for the above- referenced project. Chairman Ornstein said the project's landscaping should be brought up to the approved landscape plan. He added that the site plan submitted is not acceptable because it does not indicate enough detail. Chairman Ornstein said the petitioner needs to revise its signage plan to meet the City Sign Code. Mr. William Brant, City Attorney, explained the impact of the newly- adopted City Landscape Code on this project. Mr. David Felton, agent for Shell Oil, said that Shell is purchasing this site and the BP station on Northlake Boulevard. Mr. Felton asked if the colors could be approved at this • meeting. Chairman Ornstein said all the requests will be considered together. Mr. Alan Strassler asked City Forester Mark Hendrickson how much work would be required for this site to meet the landscaping code requirements. Mr. Hendrickson said he does not have enough information at this time to make a determination. Mr. Felton said it would be difficult to accommodate a 15 -foot landscape buffer on the southern boundary of the site. Final Approval for Petition SP- 93 -05, a petition by David J. Felton of Corporate Property Services, Inc., agent for the Shell Oil Company, to amend the approved elevations to changes the signage and building colors of the existing BP Oil service station. Located at the S.E. corner of Northlake Boulevard and Interstate 95. (19- 42S -43E) Mr. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the August 5, 1993 staff report on the above- referenced petition. He added that the petitioner must return to the City within two years • 2 for approval of a landscape plan. • Mr. Felton, agent for Shell Oil, presented the project to the Commission. He said he will meet with Mr. Hendrickson to discuss the requirements of the new landscape code. Chairman Ornstein asked the agent if the site plan will be redrawn. Mr. Felton said it would. Mr. Joseph Hamzy asked if there will be a mansard roof. Mr. Felton said there is a mansard roof. Mr. Hamzy questioned whether the unprotected light box on the site will be damaged during use. Chairman Ornstein questioned the lighting around the canopies. Mr. Hamzy added that tiles are often knocked off of the canopies by vehicles. Final Approval for Petition SP- 93 -06, a petition by Sara Lockhart of Urban Design Studio, agent for Edwin Watts Golf Shop, to amend the approved building elevations of the Edwin • Watts Golf Shop building at the northeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and Roan Avenue. (18- 42S -43E) Mr. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the August 5, 1993 staff report of the above- referenced petition. Chairman Ornstein asked if there will be signage in the rear. Mr. Ellington said he did not know as this project is under straight zoning and only has to meet the requirements of the City Sign Code. Mr. Wayne Watts, a representative of the Edwin Watts Golf Shops, said there will not be signage in the rear. Ms. Diane Carlino asked why will there be a parapet in the rear. Mr. Watts said it will help hide the air conditioners on the roof. Mr. Hank Skokowski, agent for the petitioner, said the parapet is an architectural enhancement. He added that there will not be signage on the rear parapet. 40 .3 Ms. Diane Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to City Council of 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 the 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 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 Landscape Architect, the City Forester shall inspect the site for compliance. Once compliance has been confirmed by the City Forester, the City Building Department N shall be notified. Mr. Domenick Lioce seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a 7 -0 vote. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation to City Council regarding PGA Boulevard Planning and Design Guidelines. Ms. Kim Glas, City Planner, reviewed the August 3, 1993 staff report on the above- referenced item. Mr. Carl Sabatello said the Commission was clear that it did not want the high - pressure sodium lights. The Commission wanted the metal halide lights, which produce a white light, Mr. Sabatello added. Chairman Ornstein suggested that the Commission recommend white lights but not the type of lights. Mr. Lioce asked if the light poles will be a maximum or minimum of 25 feet in height. Chairman Ornstein and Ms. Carlin said they believed it was a maximum of 25 feet in height. Mr. Lioce suggested that the guidelines be rewritten to include that lights be a maximum of 25 feet in height and the bulbs shall emit white - colored light. Chairman Ornstein said that a 15 -foot wide pedestrian pathway is awfully wide. Ms. Glas said the state minimum standard is 12 feet in width. Ms. Carlino suggested that the City adopt the state standard. Mr. Lyddon asked if the 12 -foot wide pathway can be split. Ms. Glas said that staff is looking at one continuous roadway. 0, 5 Chairman Ornstein opened the Public Hearing on the above - referenced guidelines. • Mr. Hank Skokowski said that the placement of the maintenance responsibilities for the PGA Boulevard corridor with the abutting property owners is unfair. He also urged that the landscaping requirements along the corridor remain flexible. Hearing no other public comment, Chairman Ornstein closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Lioce made a motion to recommend approval to City Council to adopt the guidelines with the changes outlined above. Mr. Sabatello seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a 7 -0 vote. Workshop Meeting for Petition PUD- 93 -07, by Ronald Kolins, representing Good Samaritan Medical Pavilions, Inc. for Planned Unit Development approval for the construction of a 71,900 square foot church facility. Located on Lots 8, 9 & 12 of South Park Center Plat in the NorthCorp Planned Community District. (1,12- 42S -42E & 196- 42S -43E). is Mr. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the August 5, 1993 staff report of the above- referenced petition. Mr. Carl Sabatello asked if the request for the irrigation plans is a standard request. Mr. Ellington said there is some concern whether, there is enough surface water to irrigate the site. Mr. Ronald Kolins, agent for the petitioner, presented a model of the proposed building. Mr. Dan Catalfumo, the developer for the project, discussed the model with the Commission. Mr. Alan Strassler said it is a very large building and it will appear very close to PGA Boulevard. Chairman Ornstein asked Mr. Kolins if he is willing to remove the land banking for future • 6 parking from the site plan. Mr. Kolins said he would like to have the option open to build • more parking spaces if it becomes necessary. Mr. Kolins said the land banking area will now be a drainage retention area in front of the building. The drainage area will be a depressed area. If parking is needed, an exfiltration drainage system would be installed, Mr. Kolins said. Mr. Jeff Lis of the Catalfumo Companies said he would provide information at the next meeting on the depth of the drainage area. Chairman Ornstein suggested that no land banking area be allowed in this area. Mr. Kolins said he would like to maintain the land banking, but require City approval before converting the area to parking spaces. Mr. Lioce questioned why would you have the land banking now. Chairman Ornstein said if the project needs more parking then the petitioner should buy • more land. Mr. Lioce questioned whether there was any problem with subdividing the lot within The Regional Center DRI. Mr. Brant said this project does not fall under the City's subdivision regulations. Mr. Lioce added that there will have to be a condition that the City will review Property Owners' documents concerning the maintenance of common areas. Mr. Kolins said the irrigation issue is the only issue outstanding. Mr. Lis asked if the petition can be placed on the next meeting as they will be able to provide documentation to staff on these issues within the next five days. Mr. Walton said information must be submitted 17 days prior to a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. • Chairman Ornstein said the petitioner needs to address the drainage and irrigation issues before the next meeting. A discussion on the source of water for the irrigation system ensued. Mr. Lioce said he has a conflict of interest with the next two petitioners and will be stepping down from the meeting. Workshop Meeting for Petition PUD- 93 -09, by Donaldson Hearing, agent for CTB Realty Ventures XVI, Inc., representing Palm Beach Community Church, for Planned Unit Development approval for the construction of a 71,900 square foot church facility. Located on Lots 8, 9 & 12 of South Park Center Plat in the north of Lighthouse Drive. (18- 42S -43E) Mr. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the August 5, 1993 staff report on the above referenced petition. Chairman Ornstein said there was too much building for the site. • Mr. Strassler questioned whether there was any consideration in relocating East Park Drive. Mr. Ellington this concern was raised when NorthCorp was approved. Mr. Raymond Underwood, the pastor of the Palm Beach Community College, presented a history of the church to the Commission. Mr. Underwood said the church will be a "community- friendly" facility. He also described some of the specialized services the church will feature. Mr. Underwood said a parking agreement for Lot 8 and surrounding areas with CTB Realty will be included in the deed for the subject site. Chairman Ornstein said he does not believe that this petition is ready to be reviewed by the Commission. He said there is too much building for the site. There is not enough parking on land that the church owns, Chairman Ornstein added. • 8 Chairman Ornstein questioned whether Lot 8 can be sold by the industrial park owners. Mr. Donaldson Hearing, agent for the petitioner, said the seller has agreed to provide 950 parking spaces adjacent to the church. He added that he could not confirm that Lot 8 will not be sold. Mr. Hearing reviewed the project with the Commission. Chairman Ornstein said he can not support this project because the church does not have 20 percent of the required parking on the church's property. Chairman Ornstein said the church should have religious symbols on it. He said it does not look like a church and it should look like a church. Mr. Underwood said it is not part of the church's philosophy. Ms. Carlino asked if Mr. Brant can provide a determination on the proposed parking agreement. Mr. Brant said the enforcement of a parking agreement is difficult. He • suggested a parking easement running in perpetuity. Mr. Hamzy said he has a concern that this building is too expensive to be used on only Sunday mornings. He asked how many members the church had. Mr. Underwood said 733 members. Mr. Hamzy said the City has to protect itself from the building and not necessarily the user. He said the parking is needed 24 hours a day. Chairman Ornstein requested a plan with 10' x 20' parking spaces. Mr. Sabatello said the Commission is premature in discussing this project. He said there are too many unknowns. Mr. Strassler said there should be more landscaping on the east side of the project. Ms. Carlino said she would like to see the parking agreement work. 0 • Workshop Meeting for Petition PUD- 93 -05, by Steve Mathison, agent for Gardens East Plaza, Ltd., to reinstate the expired Promenade Shopping Center Planned Unit Development. The Promenade shopping center is located east of Alternate A -1 -A and north of Lighthouse Drive. (18- 42S -43E) Mr. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the August 5, 1993 staff report on the above- referenced project. Chairman Ornstein suggested removing the outline of unbuilt outbuildings on the master site plan. Mr. Ellington said City Forester Mark Hendrickson has requested an as -built landscape plan for the project. Mr. Ellington said that staff had received the plan today but had not yet reviewed it. Chairman Ornstein asked Mr. Ellington to have Building Official Jack Hanson review his filed to determine if there are any outstanding building or architectural issues concerning • this project. Mr. Stephen Mathison, agent for the petitioner, presented the project to the Commission. Chairman Ornstein asked if the outparcels have cross - access parking agreements with the rest of the center. Mr. Mathison said he believed it did. Mr. Hamzy said there is no need for directional signs for the center. Mr. Sabatello said the petitioner needs to show a commitment to make improvements to the shopping center. Mr. Strassler said the directional signs will not improve the center and may cause a hinderance. Chairman Ornstein agreed. Workshop Meeting for Petition PUD- 93 -06, by Paul Gershen, agent for Gardens East Plaza, Ltd., representing K IL Chicken Associates, to amend the Promenade Shopping Center 40 10 Planned Unit Development for site plan approval for a 3,530 square foot restaurant on a • .982 -acre (Parcel 5). The Promenade shopping center located east of Alternate A -1 -A and north of Lighthouse Drive. (18- 42S -43E) Mr. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the August 5, 1993 staff report on the above- referenced petition. Mr. Paul Gershen, agent for the petitioner, introduced himself to the Commission. Chairman Ornstein recommended removing four parking spaces and increasing the amount of landscaping. He said the elevations for the building are unacceptable. He said particular attention should be made to the east elevation. Mr. Gershen said this is not the typical Kenny Rogers restaurant and has been modified to fit in with the shopping center. Mr. Hamzy suggested the petitioner contact Waste Management to see if the trash dumpster • is accessible. He also recommended improving the architecture of the building. Mr. Hamzy suggested placing landscaping on three sides of the building's cooler. Mr. Strassler questioned the color of the building and whether it matched the shopping center. He said the architect should also look at the shopping center's architecture before revisions are made to the restaurant elevations. Mr. Sabatello said the lighting in the drive -thru area should be improved. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 P.M. The next meeting will be held on August 24, 1993. 11 • Diane Carlino Phillip Ly don • CMarty . Min, 40 12 1JUHICHICK L1UCC LL>-/, Cafl Sabatello