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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 26, 1991
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 Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, 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; Mike Rosen, Vice Chairman ; James Leatherman,
Joseph Hamzy, Domenick Lioce, Carl Sabatello, Members. Alan
Strassler, Member; Jack White and Rebecca Serra, Alternate Mem-
bers, were not in attendance.
Items by Planning and Zoning Director
Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, distributed an
outline of Comprehensive Plan amendments for their information.
Chairman Ornstein asked Mr. Carl Sabatello for clarification on
the motion for recommendation of approval to City Council for
Devonshire amendment to the PUD, PUD- 90 -24. Chairman Ornstein
stated there was some confusion regarding the wording of one of
the conditions of this motion made at the last meeting. Mr.
Sabatello stated the landscaping on the north side of the canal
is to mirror -image the landscaping on the south side of the canal
as required on the drawings approved for The Islands.
WORKSHOP: SP -91 -01 - Recommendation to City Council re: (First
Union Bank) site plan approval to construct two additional drive -
thru teller lanes and new bypass lane to the existing three -lane
bank facility. Located at the southeast corner of Northlake
Boulevard and Military Trail. (24- 42S -42E)
Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, gave a presentation of the
• February 21, 1991 staff report.
The Commission expressed concern with the traffic impact on the
intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail by adding
two more drive -thru teller lanes. Mr. Cory Cross, agent for the
Petitioner, stated their engineer is currently working on the
problem and has found an exception to the Palm Beach County
Traffic Standards that allows for a 1/2 of 1% addition to the
existing overcapacity of that intersection. The Petitioner is
attempting to obtain a written determination from Alan Ennis of
Palm Beach County Traffic Division. The Petitioner is not in
agreement with the City Forester's recommendation of adding 16
trees to the site due to the expense. Mr. Rich Walton, Director
of Planning and Zoning stated the landscaping would have to be
• improved to the original requirements regardless of whether or
not the additional drive -thru lanes are installed. It was the
consensus of the Commission the landscaping be installed as
recommended by the City Forester, Mark Hendrickson.
Recommendation to City Council re: SP -91 -02 - site plan approval
to construct an unmanned substation for the transmission, regula-
tion and distribution of electricity. Located on south of Donald
Ross Road and west of Central Boulevard. (25- 41S -42E) (In
Conjunction with Petition Z- 91 -01)
Mr. Bristol Ellington gave a presentation of the February 21,
1991 staff report for SP -91 -02 and Z -91 -01 combined.
Mr. David Flinchum, with Stanley Consultants, agent for the
Petitioner, stated about 1/3 of the site will be barricaded off
and left in an undisturbed state. In response to the concerns
brought up at the last Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting,
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the Petitioner has added landscaping to all the sides of the
substation. Mr. Flinchum presented the Commission with a drawing
• of a curved driveway alignment as requested at the last meeting
to help screen the facility at the entrance.
Mr. Domenick Lioce asked the Petitioner if he is in agreement
with all the staff's conditions.
Mr. Flinchum stated they would like to revise conditions #1 and
#2.
Mr. Mark. Hendrickson, City Forester, gave a slide presentation of
the vegetation on the site and of Monet and Square Lake FPL
Substations in the City per the Commission's request. Mr. Hen-
drickson stated the trees and vegetation to be relocated to the
preserve as stated in condition #1 are trees 2" to 3" in diame-
ter. In addition, as stated in condition. #2, they will be re-
placed with 3" of caliper for every 1" caliper lost in the event
the tree dies during construction or because of construction
practices. Mr. Walton added this condition should include the
preserve area.
Mr. Flinchum stated they would like to modify condition #6 to
read "by February 1, 1992" instead of "by January 1, 1992 ".
The Commission agreed to the change.
Mr. Carl Sabatello asked how high the highest part of the frame-
work was. Mr. Flinchum stated the highest framework is about 21'
tall. Mr. Sabatello stated all of the oaks need to be increased
in size)at planting and there needs to be another row of Oaks
around the property that fills the spacing. It is the general
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consensus of the
Commission
additional
landscaping is
needed
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because the area
surrounding
the site
is residential
and the
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vegetation in the preserve area is not thick enough to adequately
screen the framework. After viewing the slides of the other FPL
Substations in the City, the Commission stated a 21' high wall
should be installed to screen the 21' high framework.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval to the
City Council of petition SP -91 -02 with the following conditions
1. Suitable Slash Pine trees, Saw Palmetto, wire grass, and
other vegetation from the proposed developed areas shall be
relocated into the north boundary preservation areas to
infill the old dirt road system or other suitable area on
site. These additional vegetation shall be tagged and in-
spected by the City Forester prior to and after relocation.
2. If for any reason the relocated or preserved vegetation dies
during construction or because of construction practices, the
trees shall be replaced using the following formula: 3" of
caliper inch to every one caliper inch loss.
3. FPL shall be responsible for the maintenance of the swale
area (ditch) between their property and Donald Ross Road as
per Code 153.27(D), Planting Quality, Installation and Main-
tenance.
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4. All exotic vegetation (Brazilian Pepper, Melalueca, and
Australian Pine) shall be removed during construction and be
controlled through maintenance into the future.
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5. The temporary substation shall be removed once the permanent
substation is placed in- service.
6. The perimeter landscaping shall be installed upon completion
of the permanent facility or by February 1, 1992, whichever
occurs first. Further, the City Forester shall inspect the
installation of the perimeter landscaping prior to final
sign -off from the Building Department.
7. The "Stormwater Management Calculations" shall comply with
the City of Palm Beach Gardens' standards.
8. A masonry shall be installed, as approved by the Planning and
Zoning Department, sufficient to cover all mechanical devices
with all the landscaping as proposed by the Petitioner around
the outside of the wall.
Mr. Mike Rosen seconded the motion. Mr. Carl Sabatello, amended
the motion to add the curbed alignment of the entrance as shown
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on the drawing submitted by the Petitioner at the meeting. Mr.
Mike Rosen seconded the motion for amendment. The amendment for
• the motion carried unanimously.
The amended motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1, Mr. Joseph
Hamzy voting against. Mr. Hamzy expressed concern with the
installation of a 21' high wall stating it may be more unsightly
than what it installed to screen.
PUBLIC HEARING: Z -91 -01 - Recommendation to City Council re:
(PPL Ross Substation) Rezoning a 4.1 -acre site from Palm Beach
County's zoning designation of AR (Agricultural Residential) to
the City's zoning designation of GU (Governmental Use) located,on
the south side of Donald Ross Road, west of Central Boulevard.
(25- 41S -42E) (In conjunction with Petition SP- 91- 02)(Adv.
2/11/91)
Chairman Ornstein opened the Public Hearing. Having no comments,
Chairman Ornstein closed the Public Hearing.
The Commission directed staff to research the condition #8 for
• SP- 91 -02, regarding the installation of a masonry wall to deter-
mine if the rezoning of the site to Governmental Use negates this
condition.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval to the
City Council of the above - referenced petition with the condition
that the approval will be tied together with the site plan ap-
proval which would allow the rezoning only if the site plan is
approved. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: PUD -90 -23 - Recommendation to City Council re:
(Gardens Hunt Club) Amending the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
requesting a two -year extension of time (to December 3, 1992) for
the completion of construction of the Gardens Hunt Club (a /k /a
Northridge) PUD, created by Ordinance 18, 1987. This property is
located one quarter (1/4)-mile north of Lake Park West Road
(a /k /a Northlake Boulevard) and immediately east of Gibson Road.
(14 -42S -42E) (Adv. 12- 24 -90) (Recessed from 1 -8 -91, 1 -22 -91 and
2/12/91 meetings)
• Mr. Bristol Ellington gave a presentation of the February 21,
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1991 staff report. Mr. Ellington presented the Commission with a
list of 8 conditions of approval drafted by staff. Mr. Ellington
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gave the Commission copies of the composite site plan submitted
on February 19, 1991 for their review as requested at the last
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Chairman Ornstein stated according to the petitioner, landscaping
of common areas adjacent to lots will be done at the time the
lots are developed and issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Howev-
er, according to the composite plan, all the common landscape
areas have been installed.
Mr. Ellington discussed the list of conditions of approval dated
February 22, 1991 provided by staff. A discussion ensued.
Mr. Ellington stated if the Commission would like the composite
site plan to become the official site plan for this project, it
• would have to be readvertised for an amendment to the site plan.
Mr. Steve Mathison, agent for the petitioner, addressed the
Commission stating by compiling the composite plan, that they
will end up with a final plan which everyone; the City, the
developer, and the residents of Gardens Hunt Club can refer to
as a record establishing what the project looks like now and what
the project will look like at buildout. Mr. Mathison stated the
conditions of approval established by staff are acceptable to the
Petitioner. However, the Petitioner would like to modify condi-
tion #8 to delete "or prior to the HOA changing hands from de-
veloper to residents whichever is first."
Chairman Ornstein stated he has reviewed what is'in the City's
official files as approved plans and it is not the same and does
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not have as much details as the plans the original developer
showed to the homeowners in selling them lots and building the
• project.
Mr. Mathison reviewed the letter he sent to Chairman Ornstein
dated February 19, 1991, which is included as part of the staff
report of February 21, 1991. A discussion ensued.
Mr. Carl Sabatello suggested the Petitioner use the money origi-
nally.intended for plantings along Gibson Road when Gibson Road
was to be continued, for other areas in the development since
Gibson Road will be abandoned.
Chairman Ornstein opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. William Harrison, a resident of Gardens Hunt Club, the polo
fence on the west perimeter does not continue along Gibson Road
north and it is crooked. The east perimeter has a fence as was
• originally approved. Mr. Harrison stated every one of the is-
lands that is in question in staff's condition #4 has an irriga-
tion pipe but is not connected to an irrigation system. Chairman
Ornstein stated on the original plan, there is no requirement for
irrigation.
Mr. Bill Lauthbow, Gardens Hunt Club homeowner, suggested requir-
ing the developer to plant the trees along Gibson Road before the
extension of the PUD is granted to ensure it will be done. A
discussion ensued.
Mr. Steve Laudicino, Gardens Hunt Club homeowner, stated the
developer, Pulte Homes Corporation, appeared at a May 1989 City
Council meeting and received approval for a change to the line
along the west boundary after the developer had already made the
,. change. A discussion ensued.
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Mr. Paul Aliskoski, Gardens Hunt Club homeowner, asked if the
hedge along the perimeter fencing will be installed at 61feet or
maintained at 6' and who is responsible for replacement in the
event the hedge dies. The Commission stated it is the homeown-
er's responsibility if it is on private property.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval of a one -
year extension of time of the above - referenced PUD for all of the
infrastructure to be completed (that to be determined by the City
staff) with the following conditions:
1. The site plan shall be revised to show the Rosewood and
Bischofia trees added as shade trees to the landscape legend,
since these trees have been approved by the City Forester to
be planted as street trees and are presently in place.
2. The site plan shall be revised to show all fence heights as
six (6) feet as they are presently installed.
3. The perimeter hedge material shall continue to be installed
• next to all fences (north, south, east and west) as they are
presently doing.
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4. Language shall be added to the Hunt Club Homeowners Associa-
tion documents (HOA) to handle the following issues (a copy
of these documents will be kept on fill at City Hall):
a. The hedge material along all perimeter fencing shall be
maintained at six ,(6) feet in height.
b. The maintenance responsibilities for all common property
landscaping, signage, gates, etc. shall be clearly desig-
nated. Maintenance shall include plant replacement, lake
maintenance, sign, gate and fence repair, height of
hedges, tree pruning, watering or irrigation of all
common property including the traffic islands, and any
other necessary language needed to be in place to deal
with timing and expenses of maintenance items.
c. All unimproved lots shall be maintained in a neat appear-
ance by the developer until improved.
5. The perimeter hedge material, the street trees and any common
ground landscaping adjacent to any lot shall be installed
prior to issuance of its' respective house C.O.
6. A plan shall be submitted to the City describing how the
community gate system shall work with the City emergency
services.
7. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and approved by
the City Forester within 30 days of the Hunt Club P.U.D.
extension approval for the nine interior traffic islands
showing specifications of plant material.
8. This entire site shall have a final inspection by all appro-
priate City Departments prior to the C.O. of the 125 building
permit.
9. Unless the City Council would overcome this, irrigated palm
masses will be installed in the islands as per the original
set of plans and all the trees and vegetation shall be re-
stored to what the original site plan was approved with
irrigation in all common areas.
10. The main gate shall be reinstalled and maintained in the way
it was originally approved by the City.
Mr. Joseph Hamzy seconded the motion. Mr. Domenick Lioce modi-
fied the motion to state the project has a one -year extension
based on the original PUD. Mr. Lioce stated-the infrastructure,
to include the fencing and gate system, shall be in compliance
with the originally- approved site plan within one year, if not,
there will not be another extension granted.'
The motion carried with a vote of 4 to 2, Mr. Mike Rosen and Mr.
Carl Sabatello voting against.
PREAPPLICATION REVIEW: PUD -91 -03 - Recommendation to City Coun-
cil re: (Preston Courts PUD) Reinstating the expired Preston
Courts Planned Unit Development adopted by Resolution 6, 1988;
requesting an additional three -year time extension (to February
4, 1994); and amending the rear -yard setback for lots 1A and 12A
from 10' to 81. Located in PGA National Community. (15- 428 -42E)
Mr. Ellington gave a presentation of the staff report dated
February 21, 1991.
Mr. Bob Frein, agent for the petitioner, stated due to an error
in engineering calculations, lot 12A requires a variance to the
0 rear -yard setback from 10' to 81. Mr. Frein also requested the
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same variance to Lot 1A due to the configuration of the lot.
It is the consensus of the Commission that a one -year extension
of time for the PUD is more practical than a three -year exten-
sion. Further, the Commission indicated that a reduction to the
rear -yard setback from 10' to 8.51, not 8' as requested, should
only apply to lot 12A. The Commission indicated a reduction to
the rear -yard setback for lot lA is not appropriate due to it's
location on Thornton Drive. The Commission was concerned the
house would be too close to the road.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval to the
City Council for petition PUD -91 -03 for a reinstatement of the
PUD,,a one -year extension of time, and modification to the rear
yard setback of lot 12A to 8 1/2 ft. Mr. Joseph Hamzy seconded
the motion. The motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1, Chairman
Jeffrey Ornstein voting against.
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:40 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission is scheduled for March 12, 1991.
Ornstein
Gisele Foster, Secretary
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