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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 082592CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 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. 0 1 _ 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. • 2 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 0 3 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. • 4 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 N JAMES LEATHERMAN • DIANE CARLINO JH/LH1�V�J�1 KA33LLnK J GISELE FOSTER, Secretary 0 5..