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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 25, 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 Community Center, 4404 Burns Road, 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
Aattendance.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL RE: PUD -92 -14 - Amending the Devonshire
PUD, a 337 -unit life care facility, to modify the architectural design and site plan. Located
within PGA National, a Development of Regional Impact, generally south of PGA
Boulevard, west of Florida's Turnpike and north of Northlake Boulevard. (16- 42S -42E)
Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, gave a presentation of the August 20, 1992 staff report.
Mr. George de Guardiola, agent for the Petitioner, stated they are in agreement with all
conditions from staff. Mr. de Guardiola stated the Petitioner is not adverse to reducing the
number of parking spaces. The Commission requested a revised plan showing where the
parking spaces would be eliminated. Mr. George de Guardiola, agent for the petition,
stated the architect for this project has sustained damage to their office and they are not
sure if this will cause a delay in revising the plans. A discussion ensued.
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_ A discussion ensued regarding the service area and maneuverability of that area.
• The Commission requested clarification of the August 20, 1992 letter from the City's Fire
Department. The letter states that the landscaping around the building prevents them from
getting their emergency vehicles and the aerial ladders to the buildings but the buildings will
be protected with sprinklers. A discussion ensued. The Commission requested the Fire
Department clarify the letter.
Mr. Carl Sabatello asked the Petitioner if the trash holding area is screened. Mr. Sabatello
stated the holding area should be enclosed. A discussion ensued regarding the procedures
for trash pickup. The Commission suggested the Petitioner coordinate with the Solid Waste
Authority and the architect to find the best method for trash pick -up and locations and
stated the holding area for the dumpsters needs to be enclosed. The Commission expressed
concern regarding how the location of the trash pick -up and suggested the service area be
• revised to allow proper access to the trash compactor.
Mr. Hamzy expressed concern with the Police - Department's comment to fence in the lake
for the safety of the Devonshire residents. Mr. Hamzy also requested the Police
Department re -think their comment because it is in the public record.
Chairman Ornstein asked the Petitioner to show the pavement line of Ryder Cup Boulevard
on the revised plans.
The Commission directed the Petitioner to return to the September 8, 1992 Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting and revise the site plan to reduce the number of parking
spaces provided to 337 spaces. The Commission requested the Petitioner of The Island to
notify them of the proposed modifications to the project.
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WORKSHOP: DRI -92 -01 - Amending the Development Order for the PGA Resort
• Investment Community, a Development of Regional Impact, as adopted by Resolution 43,
1978 and amended by Resolution 36, 1.985, by deleting the Jog Road Right -of -Way
Conveyance condition of approval; adding a condition of approval to reduce the number
of residential units of the development from 6,900 dwelling units to 5,400 dwelling units;
and, adding a condition of approval which requires a revised master site plan for the
project to be submitted to the City. Located south of PGA Boulevard, north of Northlake
Boulevard and west of Florida's Turnpike. (8, 9, 10, 15 & 16- 42S -42E)
Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, gave a presentation of the August 17,
1992 staff report. Mr. Walton stated this petition was received on August 14, 1992 and the
law for a substantial deviation requires that the City hold a Public Hearing within 30 to 45
days of the receipt of application. It has been sent to Department of Community Affairs,
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and will be advertised for a Public Hearing for
the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. In order for the Planning and Zoning
Commission to make a recommendation to- the City Council for the City Council to
• determine if there is a substantial deviation, there is a list of criteria to evaluate the petition.
This list of criteria has been provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Chairman Ornstein asked what the impact would be to the developer if the number of units
is reduced. Mr. Walton stated all the other conditions will remain in the development
order.
Mr. Carl Sabatello expressed concern that the reduction in the number of units may affect
impact fees for off -site improvements if the fees are calculated by the number of units.
Mr. George de Guardiola, agent for the Petitioner, stated the reasons for this petitioner are:
(1) It is a "house cleaning" issue because the development will not be built out to the 6,900
and everything they do for capital improvements is based on the number of units they felt
it was only reasonable to have accurate numbers by which multipliers will generate accurate
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numbers which all agencies can use. (2) Removing the condition for the Jog Road
conveyance from the Development Order is that they feel it is the most effective way to
remove this issue from the political arena. This would leave the road in place as a
connector between Northlake Boulevard and PGA Boulevard and if in the future, whatever
entity decides they need the road widened, they would have to prove it to the citizens and
would have to condemn the right -of -way
Mr. de Guardiola stated all landowners are being assessed by the "one acre or fraction
thereof constitutes one assessable unit" formula by the Northern Palm Beach Water Control
District. Mr. Lioce asked the Petitioner to obtain a letter verifying this with the Water
Control District with an assurance that the change in the number of dwelling units will not
have an effect on impact fees. A discussion ensued.
The Commission directed the Petitioner to return to the next meeting for a public hearing.
• The Commission expressed concern that the reduction of 1,500 units may affect the
calculation and collection of impact fees for off -site improvements and requested the
Petitioner provide information illustrating the "whole picture" and the concurrency benefits
to the taxpayers. The Commission directed staff to review the Development Order to
ensure there would be no other conditions affected by this change. The Commission
requested the Petitioner obtain a letter from the Northern Palm Beach Water Control
District stating that the formula the Petitioner is using (one acre or fraction thereof
constitutes one assessable unit) will not have an adverse effect on the impact fees with this
change.
WORKSHOP: Consideration of Recommendation to City Council RE: Zoning Code of
Land Development Regulations.
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The Commission will discuss the Zoning Code and make comments at the September 8,
1992 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting to be forwarded to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:30 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for
S "e Mber 8, 1992.
, Chairman
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JAMES LEATHERMAN
• DIANE CARLINO
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GISELE FOSTER, Secretary
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