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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 0321910 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MARCH 21, 1991 V The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8:10 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. ROLL CALL The Deputy City Clerk called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino, vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwomen Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Russo. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, March 26, 1991, and a meeting of the Landscape & Tree Preservation Ordinance Committee on March 27, 1991. The City's Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, 1991, in observance of Good Friday. REORGANIZATION APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN Per a consensus of the City Council, Mayor Martino was appointed as temporary ci.airman to elect a Mayor and vice Mayor. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR Per a nomination by Councilman Richard Aldred, seconded by Councilman Russo, Michael Martino was unanimously appointed Mayor by the City Council. INTMENT OF _ MAYOR Per a nomination by Councilman Russo, seconded by CO COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3121191 PAGE 2 Councilwoman Monroe, Richard Aldred was unanimously appointed Vice Mayor by the City Council. APPOINTMENT OF TWO DEPUTY TREASURERS Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Councilwoman ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER LAKE PARK ANNEXATION The City Manager reported the City has received a request from the sown of Lake Park for the City Council to consider de- annexation of the southern half of the right- - of -way of the C -17 canal between Northlake Boulevard and Silver Beach Road. The City Manager stated the Town of Lake Park has also requested the City of Palm Beach Linda Monroe and Councilman Joseph Russo were appointed Deputy Treasurers. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN PRO --TEM Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Councilman Kiselewski was appointed Chairman Pro -Tem. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 38, 1991 Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt and approve Resolution 38, 1991, appointing Michael Martino as Mayor and Richard Aldred as vice Mayor of the City of Palm Beach Gardens; seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 39, 1991 Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to adopt and approve Rssolution 39, 1991, setting forth those person who are authorized to sign and countersign City checks; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER LAKE PARK ANNEXATION The City Manager reported the City has received a request from the sown of Lake Park for the City Council to consider de- annexation of the southern half of the right- - of -way of the C -17 canal between Northlake Boulevard and Silver Beach Road. The City Manager stated the Town of Lake Park has also requested the City of Palm Beach Co COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 3 Gardens leave a strip of land, which runs from the C -17 canal to Interstate 95, which would make the southern boundary of the city of Palm Beach Gardens just north of that strip of land. Vice Mayor Aldred stated he had no objections to the request, as long as the Town of Lake Park is willing to commit to writing that lands north of the canal, which runs from Interstate 95 to the C -17, will remain in the City of Palm Beach Gardens so the borders can be squared off. The City Manager stated there are a few problems with the de- annexation process. 100% participation by property ® owners must be obtained to avoid a referendum by both entities. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated the Town of Lake Park would have to construct a bridge to access the property, with traffic directed to Garden Boulevard and Silver Beach Road rather than using Burma Road. In response to questions by Councilman Kiselewski, George Long, Town Manager of Lake Park, addressed the Council stating traffic issues will be addressed and discussions with the City of Riviera Beach will take place to resolve future annexation issues. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to authorize the City Manager to proceed with discussions after the Town of Lake Co COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 4 Park and the City of Riviera Beach have reached an agreement, with all issues researched and documents prepared for presentation to the City of Palm Beach Gardens; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR The City Manager stated he has recommended the hiring of Robert Patty, Jr. as the Assistant Public Works Director and according to the City's Charter, the City Council must confirm the Assistant Department Head appointment. Councilman Kiselewski maEs a motion to approve the recommendation of the City Manager; seconded by vice Mayor Aldred. The mo'.ion was unanimously approved by the City do Council. MUNICIPAL LEAGUE The City Manager stated the Municipal League has incurred some legal expenses in addressing the development of a Countywide Future Land Use Element, proposed by the Countywide Planning Council, and the City's proportionate share comes to $1,525. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to pay the 51,525, with the funds to be taken from Council Contingency; seconded by vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. REPORTS AND ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino expressed concern with the attitude of the ® County Commissioners regarding the municipalities' C& COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 5 Comprehensive Planning and Environmentally Sensitive Land Ordinances. COUNCILMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo expressed concern with the County proposed biohazardous waste facility to be located in Caloosa. COUNCILMAN KISELEwSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported the Arts Advisory Committee has met to discuss the amendments to the Art in Public Places Ordinance. Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern with the appearance and lack of landscaping of newsstands in the City. LARRY PELTON Larry Pelton, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Development Board, addressed the City Council stating the function of the Board is to attempt to persuade businesses in other counties to expand or relocate into Palm Beach County. In response to questions by Mayor Martino, Mr. Pelton reviewed the fees associated with membership. Councilwoman Monroe requested Mr. Pelton to provide any information available on affordable housing to the Council. Per a consensus of the City Council, membership will be considered during the 1991/1992 budgetary process. CONSENT AGENDA Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, Item 1, Approval of Minutes of the Local Planning Agency Meeting of March 7, 1991, was removed from the Consent Agenda and approved Cor COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 6 during the Local Planning Agency Meeting. Per a consensus of the City Council, the following items on the Consent Agenda were unanimously approved and adopted by the City Council: 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting, 3/7/91. 3. Resolution 25, 1991 - Appointment /reappointment of members to Policemen's Retirement Trust Fund Board. 4. Resolution 40, 1991 - Approval of Plat of "The oaks - SunTerrace Plat 2 ", created 11/16/89 by Ordinance 31, 1989. S. Resolution 44, 1991 - Approval of "Assignment of Easement" to Seacoast Utility for the east six feet on Lot 6 and west six feet of Lot 7, Block 25, Plat No, 3. 6. Resolution 45, 1991 - Urging the defeat of HB 357 and SB 1022 which would authorize cities to use 1/2 of yearly increase in premium tax funds distributed for police and fire pensions. 7. Resolution 46, 1991 - Supporting HB 1813 and SB 1486 which would amend the current composition of the police and fire pension board of trustees. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 41, 1991 Councilman Eiselewski made a motion to appoint James J. xuretski, Jr. as an alternate member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Jack White; seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council, RESOLUTION 42, 1991 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 42, 1991, amendment to PGA Devonshire PUB and reviewed the proposal. Mr. Walton stated Petitioner has notified residents within 300 feet of the public input meeting this evening. Hank Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio, presented the site plan and elevations to the City Ce COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 7 Council. Mr. Skokowski stated the petitioner has agreed to increase buffering along the perimeter to compensate for the additional height of the buildings. MRS. GOTTLIEB Mrs. Gottlieb, Heather Run, addressed the City Council expressing concern regarding increased traffic and building height. Mr. Skokowski discussed the traffic standards for a life care facility for the elderly stating the traffic will be 2 1/2 times less than a normal development. RICHARD GOTTLIEB Richard Gottlieb, Heather Run, addressed the City Council expressing concern regarding the entrances to the facility. ® Per a consensus of the City Council, the following amendments were made to Resolution 42, 1991: 1. Condition 1., add "Dining room facilities may be used by guests." at the end of the condition. 2. Condition 4., last line, delete "first" and insert "next ". 3. Condition 6., last line, add "shall be required" at the end of the condition. 4. Condition 9., third line, delete "be 22 minimum over all height" and insert "have a minimum of 14 feet clear wood ". Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve and adopt Resolution 42, 1991, as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Is Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City CV COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 8 Council. RESOLUTION 43, 1991 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 43, 1991, PGA Commerce Park Lot 1 Time Extension. Mr. Walton stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a 3 year time extension. Mr. Walton stated the Petitioner had requested a 5 year time extension. Per a consensus of the City Council, the following amendments were made to Resolution 43, 1991: ]. Section 1, last line, change "three (3)" to "five (5) "- 2. Add a new Section 2, "This Planned Unit Development shall be subject to payment of any applicable impact fees which may be imposed prior to issuance of the first building permit." 3. Renumber sections accordingly. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve and adopt Resolution 43, 1991, as amended; seconded my Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. ORDiNANCGS ORDINANCE 6, 1991 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council regarding Ordinance 6, 1991. Mr. Walton stated he has spoken with K.C. Collette, Assistant County Attorney, who stated there is no concern with the City ® being inconsistent with Chapter 171, Florida Statutes. Cff COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 9 Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing opening, which was duly advertised on 3/27/91, 4/6/91, 4/3/91, and 4/20/91, and held on the intent of annexation, under Palm Beach County Development Regulations, of 5,638 acres, located north of Lake Park west Road, west of the Beeline Highway and west of the future North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport. (City Golf Course /vavrus /Cordani). SAM MONACO Sam Monaco, 602 Brackenwood Cove, addressed the City Council questioning if the Council had any plans for this area at this time. The City Manager responded that at this time, all that is ® proposed for a portion of this area is the Palm Beach Gardens Municipal Golf Course. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to place Ordinance 6, 1991, on second and final reading, by title only; seconded by vice Mayor Aldred. Councilwoman Monroe stated she was not comfortable with the timing of the annexation and felt it was not beneficjal to Palm Beach Gardens at this time. Per a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title only, on second and final reading, Ordinance 6, 1991. The nay vote was cast by Councilwoman • Monroe for reasons previously stated. C COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21191 PAGE 10 Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve and adopt Ordinance 6, 1991; seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. Per a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay, Ordinance 6, 1991 was approved and adopted by the City Council. The nay vote was cast by Councilwoman Monroe for reasons previously ,,tated. ORDINANCE 13, 1991 Per a consensus of the City Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, on first reading, by title only, Ordinance 13, 1991, rezoning of 4.1 acres of land from Palm Beach County Zoning Designation of AR to GU under the Palm Beach Gardens Code. (FP &L Donald Ross Road Sub - Station). Dave Klenchman of FP &L, addressed the City Council and reviewed a tree survey of the property. Mr. Klenchman stated they will save and relocate every possible tree. The City Council scheduled Ordinance 13, 1991 for second reading on April 4, 1991. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION LOEHMANN'S PLAZA Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council stating the Council had requested clarification on signage, traffic and screening on the roof. Mr. Walton stated the Petitioner has revised the plans to provide for a tile roof on the north and west area of the property. Jorge Quintero, agent for Petitioner, addressed the City Council reviewing site plan modifications and changes to the landscape plan since the last meeting. Councilwoman Monroe expressed concern with the proposed V COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 11 landscaping plan, specifically the ultimate height and future maintenance of the existing oak trees. Mr. Quintero requested Council approve placement of 14 signs, one for each tenant, on the rear of the shopping center. Mr. Quintero stated the Petitioner has agreed to extend the sidewalk down PGA Boulevard, if approved by DOT. Per a consensus of the City Council, the Petitioner will be allowed a maximum of 10 signs on the rear of the shopping center, placed either on the high panel or the low panel, but not both. Marquee signage was approved as proposed by Petitioner. Petitioner was directed to provide detailed plans for proposed signage and northern elevation. Petitioner was directed to work with Planning and zoning staff on parking calculations based on building square footage. The Petitioner requested, and the City Council agreed, that first reading be scheduled for the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1991 and the Pudic Hearing be advertised and scheduled for the Regular Meeting of April 18, 1991. TIIE OAKS GUARDHOUSE: Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council and reviewed the staff report regarding the proposed guardhouses at The Oaks PUD. Mr. Walton stated the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously ® recommended approval of the petition with four conditions. Ce , COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 3/21/91 PAGE 12 Chuck Hathaway, Vice President of DiVosta and Company, addressed the City Council and reviewed the elevations of the guardhouses. Mr. Hathaway stated the Petitioner OTHER BUSINESS TRANSMITTAL TO DCA 111] ADJOURNMENT C agrees to the conditions proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff was directed to prepare a Resolution for consideration of approval at the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1991. Vice Mayor Aldred made a motion for the City Council to approve transmittal to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for determination of compliance and consistency with statutory requirements regarding amendment to the Comprehensive Lanu Use Plan providing for PO as the land use designation on lands located on the south side of Burns Road and east of Interstate 95, commonly known as Surgicenter; seconded by Councilman Kiselewski. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :25 P. ".