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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 022191V CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FEBRUARY 21, 1991 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Martino at 6:00 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 Deputy City Clerk called the roll and present were Mayor Martino, vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski. Councilman Russo was not in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee on Monday, February 25, 1991 at 6:30 P.M.; Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, February 26, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. and a meeting of the Landscape & Tree Preservation Ordinance Committee on Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Martino announced that the first Police Chief of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Herb Pecht, passed away at the age of 79. Mayor Martino stated Chief Pecht was a longtime resident of Palm Beach Gardens and being the first Police Chief, he was in the position of laying the foundation and the cornerstone for the Police Department as we know it today. Mayor Martino stated on behalf of the City Council and the residents of the City, he would like to thank Susie, his wife, and his children for the Cie COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 2 dedicated way he served the City while he was here and wish them well. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Martino read a proclamation proclaiming the month of March as "Red Cross Month ". ITEMS BY THE CITY M RECREATION DEPARTMENT The City Manager stated the Recreation Department is requesting $160,000 for renovations to the Riverside Building. The City Manager stated there was $100,000 budgeted for the Riverside renovations and $150,000 SPILLIS CANDELA budgeted for the City Hall Complex. Upon recommendation by the City Manager, Councilman xiselewski made a motion to allocate $150,000 from the Recreation Fund for the renovation to the Riverside Building; seconded by vice Mayor Aldred. In response to 1- ouncilman xiselewskils concern, Mayor Martino stated the Recreation Department would not be renting trailers this summer if the renovations are completed. The City Manager stated the money will be taken from General Government 01- 60.00, rather than the Recreation 090VOW The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council, The City Manager that at the stated last meeting_Ne•gave the City Council a dollar figure for the pozsibil,ity'of purchasing the Divosta Building and conducting a space analysis study. The City Manager stated after speaking C& COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 3 with Spillis Candela, some of the requested to perform had been cut, and they came back with a figure of $5,976. The City Manager stated after looking around, they could not find anyone to do the job for that price. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to authorize the City Manager to retain the firm of Spillis Candela with the fund tc be taken from Council Contingency; seconded by vice Mayor Aldred. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated he could not guarantee the report from Spillis Candela would include building capacity, and function, and ® this is the total cost of improvements; however, the City has requested this information. In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager stated the City is not requesting Construction Cost Estimates at this time. Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern that the Construction Cost Estimates will not be included with the report because that amount will need to be known before he can make his decision. Mayor Martino stated he felt a general study would be adequate at this time. Councilman Kiselewski stated he would like the City Manager to contact an independent contractor or architect, and when the report from Spillis Candela is complete, the Ce COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 4 City will have some definitive costs. The motion to accept Items 1 and 2 of the Spillis Candela proposal, and for the City Manager to further define costs on Item 3, was unanimously approved by the City Council. PGA BOULEVARD PLAN The City Manager stated the matching funds with the State to perform the work from Military Trail to I -95 is approximately $76,000 to $80,000. Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern re: time frame on the $60,000 to be received from Vincent Pappalardo. The City Manager stated the $76,000 must be available by June 1, 1991 to proceed. The City Manager stated the State is to provide $150,000. ® Councilman Kiselewski stated he was in favor of the project when he thought the City had a commitment from Mr. Pappalardo for $60,000; however, if the $60,000 is not part of the $76,000, this would change the situation. In response to Mayor Martino, Hank Skokowski, with Urban Design Studio, stated the funds need to be available by July 1, 1991, either in hand or earmarked in the budget. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Skokowski stated he will check to see if the program can be phased out over three years. Councilwoman Monroe stated the phrase "Team Plan" may nee3 to be changed in the resolution and would like this issued resolved by the March 7th meeting. Mr. Skokowski stated ® he will research and advise. Cof CGUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 5 GOLF COURSE BUDGET The City Manager stated the golf course budget needs to be approved as soon as possible, since the fee structure was approved at the Regular Meeting of 2/7/91, but the budget was not. Mayor Martino scheduled the budget as an official Agenda item, with the funding source recommendation from the City Manager, for the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1991. Councilwoman Monroe requested a close paraphrasing of the golf course issue, from the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 2/7/91, to be included in the package for the 3/7/91 meeting. There was a consensus of the City Council to revise the flow chart to show the Golf Course Committee reporting directly to the City Council. Vice Mayor Aldred reported the Golf Course Committee met on Wednesday, 2/20/91, and interviewed several applicants for the position of Golf Course Manager, with recommendations forwarded to tt,; City Manager. vice Mayor Aldred stated there will be an enterprise fund with the Golf Course Manager reporting to the City Manager, however, the Golf Course Manager will not be a department head. The City Manager stated he cannot offer the position to any individual until the budget is approved. REPORTS AND ITEMS BY MOR AND COUNCIL MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino presented to Councilman Kiselewski a third is COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 6 place plaque for the City's sand sculpture at the ArtiGras Festival. Mayor Martino reported the Municipal League is attempting to work with the County on the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance. COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported attending the Special Meeting of the Municipal League, where Mayor Martino's name, which was one of three, was submitted to fill a vacancy on the Palm Beach Countywide Planning Council. Councilman xiselewski recommended adopting the Resolution objecting to the scope of the Planning Council's authority. Councilman Kiselewski reported the MPO has selected a firm to perform an 0 & D study and received $200,000 in funds for the study. Councilman Kiselewski reported the results will probably be available in August. COMMENTS FROM SAM CARSILLO Sam Carsillo addressed the City Council regarding the health care tax and the artwork displayed in the Council Chambers. CONSENT AGENDA Per a consensus of the City Council, Item 3, Resolution 22, 1991, was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the following items on the Consent Agenda were approved and adopted: 1. Resolution 150, 1990 - Creation of a PUD on Parcel 18 of DallenIsles, JDM PCD, created by Ordinance 8, 1989. 2. Resolution 151, 1990 - Creation of a PUD on Parcel 11 C& COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 RESOLUTION 22, 1991 �J RZ',OLUTIONS RESOLUTION 26, 1991 PAGE 7 of BallenIsles, JDM PCD, created by Ordinance 8, 1989. Don Hearing, agent for Petitioner, addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 22, 1991, amending the Gardens Suites Hotel PUD, by providing for additional signage on said premises, 1Ir. Hearing reviewed the propoaed revisions. After discussion and per a consensus of the City Council, the following amendments were made to Resolution 22, 1991: 1. Condition 1 shall read as follows: " Signage drawing prepared by gbs & h architects, consisting of three (3) sheets marked Exhibits A, B, and C, revised, dated February 14, 1991." 2. Delete Condition 2. 3. Delete Condition 3. 4. Delete Condition 4. 5. Renumber conditions accordingly. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve Resolution 22, 1991, as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. vice Mayor Aldred made a motion to approve Resolution 26, 1991, appointment of members to the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Retirement Trust Fund of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. naLUTION 27, 1991 Per a consensus of the City Council, Shirley Lichstein's car COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 8 name was inserted in Section 1 of Resolution 27, 1991, appointing a member to the Beautification and Environmental,Committee of the City to fill the unexpired term of Edward Bowers, which term of office shall expire on June 16, 1991. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to adopt Resolution 27, 1991; seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 28, 1991 Per a consensus of the City Council, Resolution 28, 1991, providing for additional signage for the business operation known as "Mr. Bubbles Car Wash" located within Promenade Plaza, PUD, was removed from the Agenda. LUTION 29, 1991 Per a consensus of the City Council, the following amendments were made to Exhibit "A" of Resolution 29, 1991, approval of recommendations of Merit System Board re: Military Leave Policy, and job descriptions for Forester, Communications Supervisor and Golf Course Manager: 1. Page 1, Military Reserve Leave, Section 1 (a), third line, delete "supplen-�ntal" and add "differential ". 2. Page 4, Forester, third paragraph under Statement of Duties, first line, delete "enforce" and add "assist in compliance of ". 3. Page 6, Golf Course Hanager, under Statement of Duties, first paragraph, add "but not limited to" ® after "including "; third paragraph, add "but not Coy COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 9 limited to,, after "including "; sixth paragraph, add "at all times" after "safety "; delete "relative to" after "employees" and add "in general, and specifically as it relates to "; seventh paragraph, delete "during slack periods and promotes activity for the facility in any manner possible" and add "and promotes activities for the facility ". RESOLUTION 30, 1991 E Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to approve Resolution 29, 1991, as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 30, 1991, approval of canopy for Blockbuster video located within Palm Beach Gardens Square shopping center. Mr. Walton stated there was some concern of the Planning and zoning Commission that there would be backlighting behind the awnings which would glow. Charles Katz, agent for Petitioner, addressed the City Council explaining the requested canopy and the backlighting. Mr. Katz stated there will be no lettering on the canopy; however is requesting the backlighting of the canopy as a safety feature. Councilmen xiselewski expressed concern that this will change the nature of the entire center by adding an architectural feature; however, would not object if the 40 effect continued to include the yogurt store next door. COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE lc Councilwoman Monroe expressed concern with the lettering, and coloring of the Blockbuster sign as it relates to the shopping center. Councilwoman Monroe stated she does not like the blue underlit signs. Ken Linden with Blockbuster Construction, 2601 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, addressed the City Council stating he felt this awning is aesthetically pleasing to the shopping center and will attract customers to the center. Attorney Brant stated Paul Hanna Management Corporation has the power to bind the owner. The Petitioner was directed to contact the yogurt shop to ® see if they would object to the continuation of the canopy, provide an end perspective of the building to show how far around the canopy would need to go to make it look right, clarify the sign, size and colors, and verify with staff the signage allowed for the center. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 6, 1991 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council regarding Ordinance 6, 1991, annexation, under Palm Beach County Development Regulations, of 5,638 acres, located north of Lake Park west Road, west of the Beeline Highway and wet of the future North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (City Golf Course /Vavrus /Cordani). Mr. Walton address concerns expressed by the City Council at the February 7, 1991 CW COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 11 meeting. Mr. Walton stated both the Police and Fire Departments indicated at the DRC meeting thay could provide service to the proposed annexation areas without additional manpower. Mr. Walton stated another outstanding issue was the concern with the policies the City would need to ensure control over growth, leapfrogging and urban sprawl. Mr. Walton stated all the policies were sent to the Department of Community Affairs, when they raised the same concern, and the DCA was satisfied the policies were strong enough. Mr. Walton stated the County's Planning Department's report has been given to the Council and it appears the County has gone beyond the request for annexation. Mr. Walton stated the County raised the issue re: pockets /enclaves. Mr. Walton stated the Petitioner has contacted each person along Northlake Boulevard who was not included in the annexation, however there was no interest in joining the annexation. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Brant stated he did not see any problem with combining the three parcels into one annexation, Mr. Walton stated Ordinance 6, 1991 is scheduled for Public Hearing and Second Reading at the Regular Meeting of 3/21/91. ITEMS FOR D USSION I,OEIIMANN'S PLAZA Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed Ce COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 12 the City Council and reviewed the request to rezone 12.67 acres of the Loehmann's Plaza, from CG -1, to a PUD, to renovate the existing center and construction of a 5,000 square foot freestanding building. Mr. Walton stated the petitioner is requesting approval of the 5,000 square foot building with the option of utiliz'ng the b>ilding as either a restaurant or a combination of retail and restaurant. Mr. Walton stated there are currently 601 parking spaces provided at the plaza and calculations of parking requirements indicate 46 additional parking space would be required for the freestanding building with the retail /restaurant option. Mr. Walton stated the Petitioner has requested re- stripping parking spaces from 10' x.20' to 9' x 20' along the perimeter of the site and eliminating the cente- drive aisle and landscape islands. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the parking reconfiguration be completed before the issuances of the Certificate of Occupancy for the freestanding building. Mr. Walton indicated there were concerns with the restaurant only option. Mr. Walton indicated Petitioner is proposing to relocate the pylon sign to the northeast corner of the site. Mr. Hanson has indicated the relocation of the pylon sign deviates from the sign code because of height, square footage and setback. Mr. Walton stated the Petitioner .Ls proposing to ® construct a pedestrian cross -walk to the Marriott C& COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 13 property. Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern with the proposed change from CG -1 to Planned Unit Development. Jorge Quintero, agent for Petitioner, addressed the City Council stating the reason for requesting the change to a PUD is because some of the requests do not fall within straight zoning requirements, such as signs on two sides of a building and certain height on structures and towers. Mr. Quintero presented the site plan showing the location of additional parking spaces, and increase in tree material. Ted Davis, architect for Petitioner, addressed the City Council and presented photos to the City Council of the existing center. Mr. Davis discussed the architectural elevations, landscaping, colors, and materials. Mr. Davis felt the proposed changes will improve the appearance of the center from I -95. Mr. Davis stated the entry signs will be replaced, redesigned and relocated. Councilwoman Monroe stated her only concern with the proposed changes is the 9' 20' parking spaces. Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern with the prcposed rear landscaping, traffic circulation, and signage. vice Mayor Aldred stated he would consider criteria limiting the number of tenant signs on the building. Vincent Pappalardo stated he was in favor of the proposed improvements to the center. CJ& COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 14 There was a consensus of the City Council for staff to prepare an ordinance for first reading. SIGN CODE There was a consensus to prepare an Ordinance for the amendments to the Sign Code for the Regular Meeting of 3/7/91. ADMIRALTY II PUD Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council stating Vincent Pappalardo has submitted a request to modify the Admiralty IT PUD to add a 164 square foot addition along the west face of the restaurant /lounge at the Radisson Hotel, and construct a new entrance and covered walkway on the west face of the restaurant /lounge and three additional parking spaces at pthe front entrance to the hotel. Mr. Walton stated Mr. Hanson has the signage on the awning is in violation of the Sign Code. Mr. Walton stated Mark Hendrickson recommended the following three conditions: 1) eliminate the parking space next to the building, redesign the drive circle to blend in with the new canopy walkway, and add landscape material; 2) add more landscaping adjacent to the new walks on all sides; and 3) add a minimum two foot high hedge around and adjacent to the new parking area, along with the relocation of the present landscaping and lighting, to continue accenting the entrance approach. Vincent Pappalardo, Petitioner, indicated he did not have any problems with the proposed conditions. ® There was a consensus of the City Council for staff to C-0 COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 15 prepare a Resolution for the Regular Meeting of 3/7/91. Councilwoman Monroe requested drawings, a visual rendering of the landscape plan and a Site Plan for the affected area. PGA COMMERCE PARK Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council stating the Petitioner is requesting an amendment to the PGA Commerce Park PUD Lot 1, for a five year time extension for the completion of the PUB. Mr. Walton stated Lot 1 was approved for a 77 bed nursing home. Mr. Walton stated the original Resolution dated February 4, 1988, stated this project should be completed within three years, and a one year time extension may be obtained for good cause. Mr. Walton stated the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council a three year time extension for the completion of the project. There was a consensus cf the City Council to prepare a resolution granting a three year extension subject to any new land development regulations and impact fees which may apply. DEVONSHIRE PUD Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council stating petitioner is requesting an amendment to the Devonshire PUD, a 337 unit life care facility, to modify the site plan, and add a fourth story on six of the buildings. Mr. Walton stated the total square footage will increase by 21.5 %, and will decrease W COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 16 .6 acres of open space. Mr. Walton stated, per the Planning and zoning Commission recommendation, the petitioner has combined the northerly entrance into the development with Northern Palm Beach County water Control District's drive to their pump house. Mr. Walton stated staff has not had time to review the revised site plan submitted 2/12/91. Mr. Walton stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with eight conditions. Staff was directed to check the original approval regarding banks and gift shops. Hank Skokowski, agent for Petitioner, addressed the City ® Council stating the developer has been attempting to secure financing during the last three years. Mr. Skokowski stated the number of dwelling units will remain the same; the originally approved 33 3- bedroom units are being reduced to 16 3- bedroom units; the originally approved 129 1- bedroom units will be reduced to 60 1- bedroom units; and the Petitioner proposes to increase the number of 2- bedroom units by 86. Mr. Skokowski stated they notified all the abutting property owners by mail and at a neighborhood meeting. Mr. Skokowski stated they sent approximately 80 notices to the property owners. Mr. Skokowski stated only one property owner attended the meeting. Mr. Skokowski stated he is not aware of any 40 property owners objecting to the project. COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2/21/91 PAGE 17 There was a consensus of the City Council for the Petitioner to issue public notice again to the property owners for the City Council Regular Meeting on 3/21/91 for this project. Councilman Kiselewski recommended placing the air conditioning units on the ground rather than the roof. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Skokowski stated the parking has not been changed. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Skokowski stated this will be a phased project. The City Council directed Mr. Skokowski and Mr. Walton to work out any unresolved details. URNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 P.M. APPROVAL MAYOR MARTINO COUNCILWOMAN MONROE VICE MAYOR ALDRED COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI �� COUNCILMAN T2USSO JEAN LONG,-, ONG, DL�UTYGCITY CLERK