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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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RESOLUTION 22, 1991
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RZ',OLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 26, 1991
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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
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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"
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after "including "; third paragraph, add "but not
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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.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.
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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
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COUNCILMAN T2USSO
JEAN LONG,-,
ONG, DL�UTYGCITY CLERK