HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 072892CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JULY 28, 1992
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; James
Leatherman, Joseph Hamzy, Alan Strassler, Carl Sabatello, and Domenick Lioce, Members;
and Diane Carlino, Alternate Member. Mike Rosen and Dan Shalloway were not in
• attendance.
ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR
Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated the City Council is beginning to
move forward on the Land Development Regulations (LDR) and the Planning and Zoning
Commission will be seeing more and more of the sections from the LDR. He stated the
Planning and Zoning Commission may be seeing the Zoning portion shortly and then
Subdivisions.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF .TUNE 231992 AND JULY 14, 1992
Mr. Alan Strassler stated there is an error in the minutes of July 14, 1992 where it stated
when the next meeting will be held. The date is incorrect.
Mr. Strassler made a motion to approve the minutes of June 23, 1992. Mr. Jim Leatherman
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• seconded the motion. The motion carried with a vote of 7 -0. Mr. Strassler made a motion
to approve the minutes of July 14, 1992 with the correction. Ms. Diane Carlino seconded
the motion. The motion carried with a vote of 6 -0, Mr. Carl Sabatello abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARING: PUD -92 -10 - (Golf Estate Villas) Amending the Golf Estate Villas
Planned Unit Development, created by Ordinance 5, 1989, for a one -year time extension for
the development of 14 residential townhouses on 1.44 ± acres. Located on the west side of
N. Military Trail approximately 500 feet north of Holly Drive. (12- 42S -42E)
Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, gave a presentation of the July 23, 1992 staff report.
Mr. Jim Miller, representing owner Jack O'Neil, stated he has no problem with the
conditions of approval recommended by staff.
Chairman Ornstein opened the Public Hearing and hearing no response, closed the Public
Hearing.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval of the above - referenced
• petition to City Council with the following conditions:
1. The petitioner shall pay to the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, impact fees as
hereinafter designated:
(a) Recreation Building and Development Fund Account in the total sum of
$9,633.00, upon issuance of a building permit.
(b) Road Improvement Fund in the total sum of $7,868.00 payable upon issuance
of a building permit.
2. No building permit shall be issued until the drainage and paving plans for the
development of the Planned Unit Development are approved by the City Engineer
and all other building requirements of other governmental agencies with jurisdiction
pertaining to the project shall be met and a copy thereof filed with the Building
Official.
3. A performance bond, letter of credit, or escrow agreement shall be posted with the
City of Palm Beach Gardens in requisite form approved by the City Manager in a
sum of money to be determined by the City Engineer for parking facilities, drainage
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and utility improvements pertaining to said Planned Unit Development prior to the
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4. Any amendment to the Landscape Plan approved herein shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Council by subsequent Resolution. The intervention or review
of the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Site Plan and Appearance Review
Committee shall not be required, nor shall a public hearing or publication in a
newspaper of general circulation be required prior to the adoption of such
Resolution.
Mr. Joseph Hamzy seconded the motion. The motion carried with a vote of 7 -0.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL RE: PUD -92 -13 - Amending the Planned Unit
Development approved for Parcel 11 at BallenIsles Country Club from 61 zero -lot line
homesites to 45 custom single - family detached homesites. (14- 42S -42E)
Mr. Ellington gave a presentation of the 7/23/92 staff report.
A discussion ensued regarding construction of a temporary sidewalk between the entrance
to Ballenlsles and Central Boulevard along PGA Boulevard for students to walk to Watson
B. Duncan Middle School and Timber Trace Elementary School.
• Mr. Henry Skokowski, agent for the Petitioner, stated he has been workin g on a plan for the
PGA Boulevard Roadway Improvements for approximately a year and there are complete
plans for improvements from the Turnpike to Military Trail. Those construction plans are
essentially complete and the landscape plans are complete. Part of this package has been
planning for the greenbelt on either side of the road right -of -way. When this greenbelt
takes place there will be a complete sidewalk. A discussion ensued regarding the necessity
of sidewalks for students to walk to school.
Mr. Skokowski stated they are in agreement with the staff's conditions of approval.
Mr. Carl Sabatello asked if the street lights will be similar to other street lights in the
community. Mr. Nader Salour, representing Hansen Properties, stated the lights will be
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similar to others in the community and they will be gas.
The Commission asked if the City would be provided with a copy of the Guidelines for
BallenIsles. Mr. Skokowski stated they would' not do that because that would. suggest the
guidelines would become a public document. A discussion ensued.
Mr. Hamzy stated he felt the side setbacks should remain at 10 feet instead of being
changed to 7 feet.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval of PUD -92 -13 to City Council
with the following conditions noting that the Commission reviewed the concern raised by
the School Board by not incorporating this condition into the approval:
1. The extension of BallenIsles Drive southward, to provide legal access to Parcel 11,
shall be designed and in the form of approved Construction Plans and Plat prior to
the approval of the Construction Plans and Plat for Parcel 11.
2. The street trees shall be installed at the same time as the lot landscaping is installed.
3. The petitioner shall return to the City for approval of the location and elevations of
the entry sign.
4. The typical landscaping for the north side of BallenIsles Drive, per the approved
PCD master plans, shall be installed prior to the Certificate of Occupancy of the first
house built in Parcel 11, excluding model homes.
Mr. Carl Sabatello seconded the motion. Mr. Joseph Hamzy amended the motion to change
the side setback from 7 1/2' to 10'. Mr. Alan Strassler seconded the motion.
The amendment to the motion passed with a vote of 4 to 3, Mr. Lioce, Mr. Sabatello and
Ms. Diane Carlino voting against. The amended motion passed unanimously.
PREAPPLICATION REVIEW: PUD -92 -08 - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation
of a Planned Unit Development to allow for the construction of a 87,500 square -foot
medical office, diagnostic /clinical medical and general office building on Lot 1 of West
Park Center within the NorthCorp Planned Community District. Located west of Riverside
Drive (A /K /A NorthCorp Parkway), immediately south of the Marriott Hotel Planned Unit
is Development. (1- 42S -42E & 12- 42S -43E)
Mr. Ellington gave a presentation of the July 23, 1992 staff report. Mr. Ellington stated staff
recommends approval of this petition with 11, conditions, however he would like to make
amendments to two of the conditions. Condition #2 should state, "With each application
for an occupational license, the owner shall provide through each applicant to the City a
copy of the leasing floor plan identifying all existing tenants by use and square footage. A
summary shall accompany each leasing plan, tabulating the square footages for the medical
office, diagnostic /clinic medical and general office uses." Condition # 10 should be clarified
to state, "All trees except palms designated for preservation that die during construction or
because of construction practices shall be replaced using the following schedule: For every
inch of tree caliper lost, three inches of new tree caliper shall be replaced with like specie.
• The minimum replacement tree shall be three-inches in diameter. Palms shall be replaced
one - for -one with a minimum 10' tall palm of the same specie. Existing trees proposed to
be saved within easements which are 'subject to be removed' shall be replaced within 30
days from completed work with a minimum three inch diameter and 12' tall tree of the same
specie."
Chairman Ornstein stated "line -of- sight" should be added to condition #11 for the screening
of roof - mounted equipment.
Mr. Skokowski stated the Petitioner is in agreement with all conditions except condition #4.
A discussion ensued regarding monitoring of uses of the tenants within the buildings.
The Commission suggested removing the note on the plans about signage.
Mr. Carl Sabatello asked the Petitioner what road improvements are required on RCA
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Boulevard. Mr. Walton stated straight through lane and a dual turn lane eastbound on
RCA Boulevard at Alternate A -1 -A before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
A discussion ensued regarding road improvements to Burns Road in conjunction with
development at the south end of the NorthCorp site.
Ms. Carlino made a motion to recommend approval to City Council of PUD -92 -08 with the
following conditions:
1. Prior to the issuance of any building permit for any building for any land use in Lot
1, Plat of West Park Center, the construction contract shall have been let for the
following road improvement and open to the public prior to the issuance of any
certificates of occupancy on said Lot 1:
Addition of one (1) eastbound, left -turn lane to provide dual left -turn lanes
at the intersection of RCA Boulevard and Alternate A -1 -A.
2. With each application for an occupational license, the owner shall provide, to the
City through the agent, a copy of the leasing floor plan identifying all existing tenants
by use and square footage. A summary shall accompany each leasing plan, tabulating
• the square footages for the medical office, diagnostic /clinic medical and general
office uses.
3. The 87,500 square -foot building shall be limited to 45,000 square feet of medical
offices, 25,000 square feet of diagnostic /clinical medical use and 17,500 square feet
of general office use.
4. The petitioner shall return to the City for approval of locations and elevations of all
site signage including building signage.
5. The landscape plan shall reflect and conform with the approved Northcorp PCD
steetscape /buffer plan prior to final approval of said PUD.
6. 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
shall be notified.
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7. Ten (10) Sabal palms shall be preserved /relocated on site.
8. Prior to construction, trees and palms designated for preservation shall be tagged.
Prior to land clearing, the developer shall erect and maintain protective barriers
around the drip line of the vegetation to be protected. This work shall be inspected
and approved by the City Forester prior to issuance of any Building Permit requiring
land clearing. Section 153.50 (Tree Protection) paragraphs B, C and D shall also be
enforced during construction.
9. All trees, except palms, designated for preservation that die during construction or
because of construction practices shall be replaced using the following schedule: For
every inch of tree caliper lost, three inches of new tree caliper shall be replaced with
like specie. The minimum replacement tree shall be three inches in diameter. Palms
shall be replaced one - for -one with a minimum 10' tall palm of the same specie.
Existing trees proposed to be saved within easements which are "subject to be
removed" shall be replaced within 30 days from completed work with a minimum
three inch diameter and 12' tall tree of the same specie.
10. All roof - mounted equipment shall be screened from line -of -sight from all surrounding
roadways.
Mr. James Leatherman seconded the motion.The motion passed with a vote of 4 to 2, with
• Chairman Ornstein and Mr. Sabatello voting against and Mr. Domenick Lioce abstaining.
The Commission directed the petitioner to clarify the covered parking dimensions because
the site plan shows the covered parking in an easement. In addition, the Commission
directed the petitioner to eliminate all reference to signage on the plans.
PREAPPLICATION REVIEW: PUD -92 -09 - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation
of a Planned Unit Development to allow for the construction of five one -story buildings,
with a total building square footage of 49,360, for a mixture of general office and industrial
uses on Lots 1 and 2 of RCA Boulevard Center within the NorthCorp Planned Community
District. Located north of RCA Boulevard and west of the Florida East Coast Railway.
(1- 42S -42E & 6- 42S -43E)
Mr. Ellington gave a presentation of the July 23, 1992 staff report. A discussion ensued
regarding a north /south road west of Alternate A -1 -A, connecting PGA Boulevard and RCA
Boulevard. Staff recommended tabling the discussion until City Engineers and the
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Petitioner can work out a solution to the north /south road issue.
• Mr. Skokowski, agent for the Petitioner, stated they were aware of this problem, however
felt the issue was not something they had control over. Mr. Skokowski asked for direction
from the City as to how the City would like the Petitioner to respond to the City's preferred
plan of circulation in this area. A discussion ensued.
Mr. Leatherman made a motion to table petition PUD -92 -09 until staff can meet with the
petitioner to discuss the proposed north /south road which is in conflict with the proposed
site plan. Mr. Strassler seconded the motion.
The motion passed with a vote of 6 -0 with Mr. Lioce abstaining.
WORKSHOP: Recommendation to City Council RE: Landscape Ordinance
Mr. Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, addressed the Commission with a explaining in May
of 1989 City Manager John Orr, by direction of City Council, put together a Landscape
• Ordinance Review Committee and since then the Committee has evolved the Landscape
Ordinance. Mr. Hendrickson stated the Landscape Ordinance includes provisions for the
City Manager to make minor adjustments to landscape plans, pruning standards, standards
for single family homes, three - for -one mitigation policy, and does not allow barbed wire
fencing. A discussion ensued regarding tree pruning. Mr. Lioce questioned the necessity
for permitting of pruning.
Mr. Alan Strassler questioned the point system and suggested dropping the "no points for
melaleucca" note at the bottom of Table 2.
Councilwoman Linda Monroe explained some of the theory to the pruning standards.
Mr. Joseph Hamzy expressed concern with the following items: Page 8 - sign specifications
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may not be appropriate for landscape drawings (Mr. Hendrickson stated he would change
• it to "refer to sign code "); Page 13 - shade trees should be closer to parking spaces than 80
feet and suggested at least 25 - 30 feet; Page 14, Paragraph E - may not be appropriate to
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require screening on driveways within parking lots; Paragraph F - may not be appropriate
to require landscaping on parking garages; Paragraph H - restriping and filling potholes gets
away from landscaping; Page 23 - limit of five feet to get into a site is too small.
Mr. Lioce stated the pruning standards should be written to keep signs visible and
reconsider the pruning process.
The Commission directed staff to return with a list of recommendations to City Council for
the Landscape Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:30 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoniipg.- gommission is scheduled for
11, 1992.
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