HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 040292CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
APRIL 2, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor
Martino at 8:00 P.M., in the Assembly Room of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll, and present were Mayor
Martino, Vice Mayor Russo, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman
Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino stated the announcements were as posted on
the Bulletin Boards.
P,ESENTATIONS
J.D. Brown Mr. J.D. Brown, President of the Exchange Club of the
Northern Palm Beaches presented the City Council with a
check in the amount of $200.00 to be used for the Palm
CALL FOR BIDS
PRESS BOXES
Beach Gardens Recreation Department.
Councilwoman Monroe requested the Director of the Parks
and Recreation Department report to the City Council what
was most needed.
The City Manager reported after reviewing the bids
submitted for the construction of 6 press boxes at Gardens
Park and 1 press box at Plant Drive, staff determined they
were too high. The City Manager stated staff has
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recommended using in -house personnel to construct 3 press
boxes at Gardens Park this year with available funds. The
City Manager reported each press box would cost
approximately $7,000; $10,000.00 coming from Recreation
Account #62 -10, and $11,000 donated by the YAA. In
response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated
the low bid for the 7 press boxes was originally $51,000,
however the bid was re- adjusted $21,000 higher, bringing
the bid to $72,000.
After further discussion by the Council, Councilman
Kiselewski made a motion to approve the recommendation of
the City Manager for in -house staff to construct 3 press
boxes at Gardens Park; seconded by Vice Mayor Russo. The
motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
Tennis Courts The City Manager stated after construction was commenced
on the 4 easterly courts, tests were performed on core
samples which indicated the area was unstable. The City
Manager stated the cost of the resurfacing will be
increased approximately $18,470 and recommended this work
be performed to correct and prevent depressions. The City
Manager stated the $27,490 would come from Council
Contingency. Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern with
the same problems occurring on the 4 westerly courts and
Vice Mayor Russo suggested installing the Hydrogrid courts
on the 4 easterly courts, as these are already torn up.
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After further discussion by the Council, Councilman
Kiselewski made a motion to approve the recommendation of
the City Manager and to obtain a cost analysis re: making
the 4 easterly courts hydrogrid; seconded by Vice Mayor
Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City
Council.
ANNUAL REVIEW
OF INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT The City Manager stated this was an annual review of an
Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Palm Beach
County School Board for the use of each other's athletic
facilities. Councilman Kiselewski questioned if anyone
had spoken to the School Board re: promises made and not
fulfilled. The City Manager stated the Interlocal
Agreement was strictly for the use of facilities. Vice
Mayor Russo expressed his concern that the School Board at
least make the fields playable for the YAA. Councilwoman
Monroe questioned how each party had benefited and if
there were any plans for the future. Bobbie Herakovich,
Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the Recreation
Department will be using Dwyer High School and the Palm
Beach Elementary School for the summer recreation programs
and felt comfortable with the Interlocal Agreement.
Councilman Kiselewski requested review of this agreement
in another 4 months to determine if changes were needed.
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to uphold the Interlocal
Agreement; seconded by Vice Mayor Russo. The motion was
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-- unanimously approved by the City Council.
SUMMER RECREATION
Bobbie Herakovich, Director of Parks and Recreation,
addressed the City Council re: update on the summer
recreation program. Mrs. Herakovich stated the programs
have become crowded and this year will utilize the
Riverside Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
and hopefully another school for the teen camp and special
auxiliary programs. Mrs. Herakovich stated last year 700+
children were registered for the summer session and this
year they are expecting approximately 770 to register.
Mrs. Herakovich stated they will be offering 4 2 -week
sessions this year, plus an extended camp program for
early dropoff and late pickup, which will be an extra
charge. Mrs. Herakovich discussed the different programs
being offered for the various age groups and stated the
Orlando trips will not be offered this year. Mrs.
Herakovich discussed the cost comparison of area summer
programs and the cost of the different options presented
to the Council this evening. Mrs. Herakovich stated the
City would subsidize 0% for Option A, with the program
running approximately $408 per resident child; the City
would subsidize 25% for Option B, with the program running
approximately $308 per resident child; and, the City would
subsidize 50% for Option C, with the program running
approximately $204 per resident child. In response to
-- Vice Mayor Russo, Mrs. Herakovich stated these proposals
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REPORTS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI
have not been presented to the Recreation Advisory Board.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mrs. Herakovich
stated there would be a 2 week registration period for
residents; and, at that time, should there be any openings
remaining, registration would be open to non - residents.
Mayor Martino stated he favored Option C because of the
state of the economy at this time. After further
discussion by the Council, Councilman Kiselewski made a
motion to accept the recommendation of Option B, with the
City subsidizing the summer recreation program in the
amount of $60,706 from Council Contingency, (copy
attached); seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion
was approved by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay. The nay vote
was cast by Mayor Martino for reasons previously stated.
Councilman Kiselewski reported he had spoken with Hank
Skokowski who stated Jupiter had found discretionary funds
in the DOT for landscaping and requested the City Manager
look into this possibility as a way of supplementing the
cost of landscaping along Military Trail.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONROE Councilwoman Monroe reported several weeks ago the Council
received a memo re: having plans drawn up for Military
Trail or getting a bid. The City Manager stated the City
received an open bid from Hank Skokowski and from another
firm to do work along Military Trail. Councilwoman Monroe
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VICE MAYOR RUSSO
expressed concern re: streetscape plan. Councilwoman
Monroe stated part of the landscaping along Alternate A-
1-A is undesirable. Councilwoman Monroe requested staff
bring back to Council the streetscape plan to see if it is
appropriate and if it is, have it adopted.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she received a hand written
note from The Kid's Place re: the soccer field Mr. Fallon
and crew built for their team at PGA National and
agreement to maintain the field for their exclusive use.
Mrs. Herakovich assured the Council that the field was not
for the exclusive use of this team.
Councilwoman Monroe referenced the report from the City
Manager re: Winn Dixie Shopping Center and requested staff
work with Attorney Brant on what can be done and report
back to Council.
Councilwoman Monroe reported receiving a call from a Siena
Oaks resident re: information hung on her door relating to
receiving magazines and was concerned with information
being left at the front of her house. Attorney Brant
stated they cannot legally hang information on residents
doors and will report back to Council with further
information.
Vice Mayor Russo reported meeting with Chief Frazier last
week and discussed suggestions the Chief might have on
different programs and the number of officers needed.
In response to Vice Mayor Russo, Councilman Aldred stated
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suggestions for programs and additional officers is
handled at budget time.
Vice Mayor Russo requested staff bring the impact fee
ordinance back to Council for consideration.
COUNCILMAN ALDRED Councilman Aldred reported it was brought to his attention
that the tennis membership group has been using the public
COMMENT FROM THE
PUBLIC
TOM CELENTANO
CONSENT AGENDA
courts, leaving the public without a court to play on.
Councilman Aldred requested the City administration look
into this matter and cease such practice immediately.
Councilman Aldred requested the City Council consider
changing the City's Environmentally Sensitive Land
Ordinance to prevent infrastructure, such as roads and
utilities, from passing through environmentally sensitive
lands if an alternative route is available. Councilwoman
Monroe made a motion to direct staff to follow through
with Councilman Aldred's proposal; seconded by Vice Mayor
Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City
Council.
Tom Celentano, President of the Palm Beach Gardens
Association addressed the City Council and discussed the
different activities of the association.
Councilwoman Monroe requested Item 16, Resolution 11,
1992, be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to adopt the following
items on the Consent Agenda; seconded by Vice Mayor Russo.
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Per a unanimous vote of the City Council:
1. Approval of minutes from Regular Meeting, 3/19/92.
2. Proclaiming 1992 as "Year of the Vietnam Veteran ".
3. Proclaiming 4/5 - 11/92 as "National Library Week"
and 4/24 - 26/92 as "Bookfest Weekend ".
4. Proclaiming 4/1 - 30/92 as "Month of the Young
Child ".
5. Proclaiming 4/15/92 as "St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital Day ".
7. Resolution 29, 1992 - Authorizing Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an employment agreement between the
City and the Palm Beach County Benevolent Association
for police officers through the rank of sergeant for
the fiscal year 1991 -92.
8. Resolution 30, 1992 - Approval of "Plat of
Championship Drive and Championship Trace" created by
Resolution 115, 1990.
9. Resolution 31, 1992 - Approval of "Plat of PGA Resort
Community of Pinehurst at Eagleton ", Parcel M -30B,
created by Resolution 115, 1990.
10. Resolution 32, 1992 - Requesting Governor and
Legislators to give priority to fund educational
needs for the future of all our children.
The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
11. 1992 Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution
11, 1992, minor amendment to Loehmann's Plaza PUD created
by Ordinance 14, 1991, re: signage; seconded by
Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was approved by 4 ayes.
Mayor Martino was not in the room for the vote.
RESOLUTION
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to insert the name of
Michael Posner in Section 1 of Resolution 25, 1992,
appointing a Regular Member to the Code Enforcement Board
to fill the unexpired term of Patti Velasquez; seconded by
Councilman Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by
-- the City Council. The Council directed Attorney Brant to
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�- meet with each new appointment on the Code Enforcement
Board and relay the Council's intentions.
RESOLUTION
Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to insert the name of
Diane Carlino in Section 1 of Resolution 26, 1992,
appointing an Alternate Member to the Planning and Zoning
Commission to fill the unexpired term of James Kuretski;
seconded by Vice Mayor Russo. The motion was unanimously
approved by the City Council.
RESOLUTION
Councilman Kiselewski stated the letter received by
Council from the Arts Advisory Committee, expresses the
Committee's intent that the art does not have to be
displayed only outside of the building to be accepted.
`f Councilman Kiselewski reported the Art Advisory Committee
is going to include in the residents' newsletter the
location of all art in public places for public
information.
Vice Mayor Russo expressed concern that the Council is
telling the developer they must buy art and are now doing
the project's interior decorating. Vice Mayor Russo
stated he will vote for this Resolution because the
Ordinance is on the books, however, requests the ordinance
be brought back to Council to determine intent of the
Ordinance. Councilwoman Monroe stated she was going to
vote against the Resolution because she felt this was not
the intent of the Ordinance. Councilman Kiselewski made a
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motion to approve Resolution 27, 1992, approval of Art
Project for Surgicenter PUD, approved by Ordinance 11,
1991; seconded by Councilman Aldred. The motion was
approved by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay. Councilwoman
Monroe cast the nay vote for reasons previously stated.
Attorney Brant was directed to review the Ordinance and
prepare language to embrace Councilwoman Monroe and Vice
Mayor Russo's philosophy regarding the placement of the
art.
RESOLUTION
28. 199T— Charles Hathaway, Vice President of DiVosta and Company
and Amy Harris of Palm Beach County Engineering, reviewed
the Council's request at the last meeting to redesign the
landscaping in front of the Gardens Square Shopping
Center. Ms. Harris stated they will lose 1 parking space
and did not take additional green space from the east
corner. In response to Councilwoman Monroe, Mr. Hathaway
stated they will lose 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet in some places
of the parking lot. Councilwoman Monroe requested they
relocate the existing trees on site instead of installing
new ones. Mr. Hathaway stated the new trees will be of
better quality than the existing ones. Ms. Harris stated
no right -of -way is being taken at the most southern point
and approximately 9 feet of green space will be left
there, and almost 10 feet of green space at the most
northern drive of the shopping center. In response to
`~' Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Hathaway stated they have not
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addressed a pedestrian path through the landscaping,
however, they would look into it.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt Resolution
28, 1992, minor amendment to Gardens Lakes & Gardens
Square Shoppes PUD, created by Ordinance 18, 1977, re:
parking and landscaping; seconded by Councilman Aldred.
Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, presented
the Council with an interoffice memo from Mark
Hendrickson, City Forester, citing 3 conditions the County
must follow.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she will not be voting for this
Resolution, as she felt the islands could have been cut
and saved 1 to 3 trees.
Vice Mayor Russo stated he felt Mr. Hendrickson should
have been here to address the issue and is not happy with
the proposal and will vote against it. Vice Mayor Russo
stated he felt more money could have been spent to have
the center of the City preserved.
Mayor Martino stated he felt the County is in the position
to put back in place what is there today and does not feel
the City is losing quality or integrity.
Resolution 28, 1992 was approved by a vote of 3 ayes and 2
nays. Councilwoman Monroe and Vice Mayor Russo cast the
nay votes for reasons previously stated.
ORDINANCES
')INANCES
;fgTT-- Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk
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read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 7, 1992,
Minimum Housing Code.
REORDER AGENDA Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to reorder the Agenda
to provide for Items for Discussion at this time and
workshop Ordinances 5 and 7, 1992 if time permitted;
seconded by Vice Mayor Russo. The motion was approved by
a vote of 4 ayes, with Councilman Aldred not in the room
at the time of the vote.
ITEMS FOR
NORTH COUNTY
LIBRARY
POLICY DIRECTION
ON PCQ Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed
the City Council stating staff is concerned with the
Master Plan of the North County Governmental Center re:
concurrency. Mr. Walton stated Option 1 addresses the
desire of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walton
stated the Commission expressed concern with the following
items: 1) the Sheriff's substation being on the east side
and suggested it be relocated to the other side of the
site, below the DMV site; 2) the east /west road dead- -
ending, suggested it connect through to Campus Drive; 3)
the road to continue south to Fairchild Avenue. Mr.
Walton stated the main difference between Option 1 and
Option 2 was the north /south roadway. Mr. Walton stated
the Planning and Zoning Commission was split 4 to 3 to not
-- connect the regional library to the Master Plan. Mr.
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Walton stated the County has requested policy direction
before finalization of the mylars. Mr. Walton stated
Option 1 is the preference of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Audrey Wolfe, Director of Facility Planning, Designing and
Construction of Palm Beach County, addressed the City
Council and stated with the two options presented, they
feel they have addressed all the issues raised by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, except the connection
between the library and the Master Plan. Ms. Wolfe stated
the county does not have any difficulty accepting Option 1
at this time. Ms. Wolf stated there are two things she
would like to add: 1) included in Option 1 they have
agreed to resurfacing and adding curb and gutter to the
median on the existing part of Fairchild Avenue; and 2)
relocation of the 80' tower.
Councilman Aldred made a motion to approve Option 1;
seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was
unanimously approved by the City Council.
Mr. Walton stated he needed a specific discussion on the
connection of the library to the Master Plan.
Ms. Wolfe stated they have planned non - vehicular access
from the library because of concerns re: cross - traffic
from the campus going through the library. Ms. Wolfe
stated the use of the library will not be the same people
at the same time using the courthouse and the rest of the
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campus, and they prefer not using a shortcut through the
library parking lot. Ms. Wolfe stated expansion will
occur in Phase 3 of the Master Plan and at that time there
will be an opportunity to re- evaluate this condition if it
appears to be a problem. There was consensus of the City
Council for the County to place a condition on itself, if
in the future the road is necessary. In response to
Councilman Kiselewski, Ms. Wolfe stated there are 60
parking spaces in Phase 1.
PUD SITE PLAN Mayor Martino stated that since the PCD has not been
approved, the library must be considered as a PUD.
Mr. Walton stated the proposal for the PUD is to construct
a regional library in 2 phases. The first phase will
consist of a 24,000 sq. ft., 1 story building and phase 2
will consist of a 16,000 sq. ft. expansion. Mr. Walton
stated the only entrance is proposed along the new roadway
between Campus Drive and Fairchild Avenue extension. Mr.
Walton stated staff would rather see this connect through
the Master Plan. Mr. Walton stated the proposed parking
spaces exceed code and there is no signage proposed at
this time. However, Jack Hanson, Building Official, notes
the location does not meet the 15' set back and the actual
location of signage will return at a later date to be
approved by separate resolution. Mr. Walton stated the
traffic meets the County's standards, with the exception
of Condition 4, which states that prior to CO, the County
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must show the road capacity. Mr. Walton stated the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
this project with 11 conditions.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he did not like the way Phase
2 will look. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Ms.
Wolfe stated they are not looking for complete approval at
this time because on all libraries they have gone with
Phase 1, and returned with Phase 2 at a later date. Ms.
Wolfe stated the County is at more risk than the developer
and are willing to assume the risk by agreeing to a
condition to follow the County's Traffic Ordinance and
will meet whatever is required at that time. Councilwoman
Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern with
that attitude. Councilman Aldred expressed concern with
the County being able to declare itself exempt with the
City being put at risk re: traffic.
Ms. Wolfe stated a Master Plan has been presented for this
site and the County is requesting conceptual approval for
the Master Plan and requesting development rights for the
first phase of the library. Mayor Martino requested the
County present all phases on this property.
Sam Ferrari, Architect, stated the site plan includes
phase 1 and 2, including the parking. Mr. Ferrari stated
as far as the required parking by the City, Phase 1 meets
requirements for both phases. Mr. Ferrari stated the
traffic impact, whether you have the 24,000 sq. ft or
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.� 40,000 sq ft., trips generated will remain approximately
the same. Mr. Ferrari stated the County has not presented
the traffic study which includes Phase 2. In response to
Mayor Martino, Mr. Walton stated the missing items are the
other elevations and the traffic report for the PUD. Ms.
Wolfe stated she can handle everything except for the
traffic for both Phases of the library. There was a
consensus of the City Council to include a condition
stating that all of the traffic for the entire PCD should
be limited to the current Traffic Performance Standards.
As the County develops any particular piece, it will not
matter because they are going to be limited by the overall
traffic on that particular site. There was a consensus of
the City Council for the County to provide a traffic
analysis update. Ms. Wolfe stated the County does not
have a problem with that condition.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Ms. Wolfe stated
there is not a schedule for the neighborhood libraries,
however, the service areas have been identified in the
County's Comprehensive Plan and there is a library planned
for West Palm Beach Gardens. Ms. Wolfe stated there is no
funding for neighborhood libraries at this time. Ms.
Wolfe stated the library located at the corner of
Northlake Blvd. and North Military Trail will be closed
when the regional library is opened.
Vice Mayor Russo made a motion directing staff to prepare
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�- documents for the PUD, deleting Condition 14, with a new
traffic study, and schedule for first reading at the next
Regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Aldred.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she is going to vote against it
to make the same point she has made all along that the
location is undesirable.
The County was directed to show all phases on the site
plan and put an overlay to show Phase 1. this item will
come back to Council when the traffic study is ready.
The motion was approved by 4 ayes and 1 nay. The nay vote
was cast by Councilwoman Monroe for reasons previously
stated.
Councilman Kiselewski made a motion directing staff to
look into opting out of the local library tax as so
structured and what kind of revenues it would produce for
the City of Palm Beach Gardens; seconded by Councilwoman
Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City
Council.
NAME CHANGE FROM
WEST P= DRIVE
TO RIVERSIDE IVE
There was a consensus of the City Council to approve the
name change from West Park Drive to Riverside Drive in
NorthCorp Centre.
PROSPERITY
CENTRE PUD Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed
the City Council stating the Petitioner is requesting to
amend the PUD by deleting the 6,000 sq. ft. out - parcel
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restaurant and increasing the overall square footage of
the retail center from 1071500 sq. ft. to 121,000 sq. ft.
In addition, the petitioner is proposing to decrease the
number of parking spaces from 591 to 579. Mr. Walton
stated the Petitioner is proposing to use the shared
parking analysis using the ULI methodology. Mr. Walton
stated access to the site will be provided by PGA Blvd.
and Prosperity Farms Road. Mr. Walton stated Mr. Getz has
indicated the southwest entrance off Prosperity Farms Road
to Floral Lane, designed as a northbound right -turn only
entrance, will need channelization and signage to prevent
the exiting of vehicles. Mr. Walton stated the approved
materials will be used, however, the revised project will
not be using the approved signage color. Mr. Walton
stated the application for a signage program, including
colors, will be filed subsequent to the City's action on
the proposed PUD amendment. Mr. Walton stated the
Petitioner is proposing minor modifications to the
elevations of the building and will provide a color
rendering. Mr. Walton stated Jack Hanson, Building
Official, recommends that the 7 foot wall proposed along
the east property line, adjacent to the dumpster /service
area at the southeast corner of the site, be increased in
height to assist in noise abatement for the neighboring
residences and also recommended that the cross- access
proposed between the subject property and the Fina Gas
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w Station be a written agreement in recordable form.
Lawrence Smith, agent for Petitioner, addressed the City
Council and reviewed the development plan explaining the
difference in the proposed amendments and the original
approval. Mr. Smith stated the condition in the original
ordinance specifying lights on the east and south side be
no greater than 6' to avoid light spilling over into the
adjacent neighborhoods will be followed. Mr. Smith stated
the Petitioner will not have a problem with the condition
set forth by Mr. Getz.
Tom Peters, Petitioner, addressed the City Council,
stating this project will be built and construction when
the project is 90% leased. Mr. Peters detailed the
physical differences of this site plan and the previously
approved plan. In response to Councilwoman Monroe, Mr.
Stevens stated they will review previously approved
elevations and incorporate use of the staggered effect on
the roofs of the building.
Jeff Blakley, Landscape Architect, addressed the City
Council and presented the landscape plan, explaining the
point system used for the site. Councilwoman Monroe
expressed concern with the 9' wide strips between parking
aisles which contained a grass strip and hedges.
Mr. Smith stated neighbors from the adjacent residential
area were in attendance. One resident, Mr. Woods,
requested a wall be built before construction began. Mr.
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Smith stated there was a previous condition that no
construction traffic enter on Kidd Lane and apparently
there has been some. Mr. Peters has agreed to look into
this problem. Mr. Peters committed to install the wall on
the east side prior to construction.
Councilman Kiselewski expressed concerned with backing out
into the main parking lot thoroughfare from the proposed
Sears building. Mr. Smith stated they will look at
reconfiguring the 15 parking spaces in front of Sears.
Councilman Kiselewski requested review of the sign package
at the same time to maintain uniformity in the signage.
In response to Mayor Martino, Mr. Peters stated the Art in
Public Places will be located outside the shopping center
in the southeast corner.
Vice Mayor Russo stated this project is a little more
intense that what he is comfortable with.
Mrs. Woods, an adjacent resident, addressed the City
Council and expressed concerned regarding higher lights
being installed than previously approved. The Council
assured Mrs. Woods the lighting would be the same as the
original approval.
Vice Mayor Russo made a motion directing staff to prepare
the documents to approve the minor amendments to the PUD;
seconded by Councilman Aldred. The motion was unanimously
approved by the City Council.
ITHCORP PCD Attorney Brant stated he and Mr. Walton have a difference
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~- of opinion on whether the Comprehensive Plan needs to be
amended to accommodate a proposal submitted for
consideration. Attorney Brant stated when the PCD
Ordinance was adopted, the Council allowed Industrial plus
offices and established a list of categories that had
constraints. Attorney Brant stated the Council allowed 5%
gross product but absolutely no more than 10% and also set
further constraints re: traffic by putting a maximum of
daily trips and number of trips during peak hours.
Attorney Brant stated his legal opinion was the City does
not have to go through DCA, however, it is up to the
Council for the ultimate decision.
Mr. Walton stated he felt the remaining thread the City
had to control what happened on this site was the land use
plan and the land use that underlies the zoning. Mr.
Walton felt if Council removed that, they might as well
change the land use plan.
Vice Mayor Russo expressed concern with the location of
the building and the fact the traffic will be exiting on
PGA Blvd. and felt it would be improper planning not to go
through DCA.
Mr. Walton stated his concern is with the intensity and
what would happen with the project long term.
Councilman Aldred made a motion not to go through the DCA;
seconded by Councilman Kiselewski.
Hank Skokowski, agent for Petitioner, addressed the City
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Council stating the intensity was not specified. Mr.
Skokowski stated they are proposing an 85,000 sq. ft.
office building. Mr. Skokowski stated they will be bound
by the same traffic controls as the permitted uses in the
PCD. Mr. Skokowski stated they would like the Council to
consider an amendment to the PCD for the following uses:
medical offices, all disciplines including, but not
limited to, diagnostics imaging services, chemical lab
testing, out - patient procedure services and physical and
occupational therapy. Mr. Skokowski stated they have done
a preliminary assessment of the 85,000 sq. ft. building
and there are floating trips available throughout the
site. The Petition does not intend to use all of the
floating trips.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she felt she would have to
declare herself ineligible because of a conflict of
interest, as she is on the Board of Directors of the Palm
Beach Gardens Medical Center. Attorney Brant stated she
could participate in the workshops, however, she should
abstain when it comes to the actual voting and public
hearings.
The motion was approved with a vote of 3 ayes and 2 nays.
The nay votes were cast by Councilwoman Monroe and Vice
Mayor Russo for reasons previously stated..
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING, 4/2/92 PAGE 23
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