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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 040991CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 9, 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, Alan Strassler and Carl Sabatello, Members; James Kuretski, Alternate Member. Domenick Lioce and Joseph Hamzy, Members, and Rebecca Serra, Alternate Member, were not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 1991 Mr. Mike Rosen made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 26, 1991 meeting. Mr. James Leatherman seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by at 6 -0 vote. ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, informed the Commission that Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center PUD petition has been withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the petitioner. He added that there has been some concern over the amount of traffic generated by this project. , Mr. Walton stated that Ms. Kim Glas, City Planner, would provide the Commission with an update on the City's Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Glas outlined the particulars of the City's latest Comprehensive Plan transmittal to the state Department of Community Affairs. The transmittal includes the optional Public 1 Q Safety element and revisions to the Future Land Use, affordable housing and conservation provisions of the plan. A discussion concerning the revisions ensued between the Commission and Ms. Glas. In response to a question from Chairman Ornstein, Ms. Glas stated that final adoption of the Comprehensive_ Plan will take place in either in July or August. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW SP -91 -03 - Final Site Plan Review to remodel the former Wendy's restaurant and upgrade the site for a Miami Subs restaurant located east of U.S. Highway One, approximately 600' south of PGA Boulevard. (4- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol S. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the staff report, dated April 4, 1991. He stated that City Manager John Orr told him that the quartz lights proposed would attract as much as neon lighting and the approval of quartz lighting could result in an appeal of the approval to City Council. • Mr. Carl Sabatello asked if the lights are addressed in the code. Mr. Ellington stated that the only requirement is that it follows the National Electric Code. Mr. Ellington added that the proposed neon on the sign will not be exposed but will be encased within the sign. Mr. Martin Perry, representing the petitioner, said the neon will be inside the sign to illuminate the letters on the plastic sign. He said the neon light is the only way that type of lettering can be illuminated. . Chairman Ornstein asked if the building sign will be all in one plane. Project architect Larry Peters said it would not be in one plane. Mr. Perry said, in reference to Mr. Orr's comments, the quartz lights will have 466 lumens which is less than 50 percent than the lumens from the existing lights on the • former Wendy's restaurant. He said if this is a problem then a lighting expert should 2 be brought in. Responding to a question from Chairman Ornstein, Mr. Peters said the petitioner is seeking to illuminate the building's arches, which is the company's motif. Mr. Peters added that the existing lighting in the rear of the building will remain for safety measures. 1 Mr. Sabatello asked if the lighting on the front of the building can be enclosed and covered with a stucco which matches the building. Mr. Peters said it could. Mr. Sabatello also questioned the possibility of placing lights within the landscaping or low in the building to shine up on the building. Mr. Alan Strassler questioned whether the rear sides of the building should be lighted. If the lights only "wash up" on arches and not on the sides, the lights would accentuate the arches. He added that there should be the lighting incorporated with the awning. • Mr. Steven Klass said he would agree with Mr. Strassler's suggestion. Mr. James Kuretski questioned the compatibility of colors between the building signage and the building colors. He added that the colors are not consistent. Mr. Alan Strassler asked if staff is advocating waiving the landscape code because the petitioner's landscape plan looks acceptable. Mr. Ellington said staff did not require the petitioner to upgrade the landscaping - to code requirements, but only to the adopted Wendy's landscaping plan, which does not meet current code. Mr. Ellington added that Mr. Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, has signed off on this plan. Motion Mr. Alan Strassler made a motion to approve the above - referenced petition with the following two conditions: 1. The lighting for the building is incorporated within the awning structure and will • 3 shine up on the proposed arches and the bracketed quartz lights proposed for along the side walls be eliminated. 2. After the parking lot is repaired and sealed, the parking lot shall be restriped in accordance with the approved site plan. Mr. Mike Rosen seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 5 -1 vote, with Chairman Jeffrey Ornstein dissenting. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: Z -90 -08 - Recommendation to City Council) re: (Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center PUD) Rezoning the 22.122 -acre hospital site from Professional Office (PO) and Professional Office with a Conditional Use to allow for a hospital facility to Planned Unit Development with a master site plan for future expansions to the existing 211,000 square -foot hospital. Located on the south side of Burns Road and east of Gardens East Drive. (7- 42S -43E) This petition was removed from the agenda at the request of the petitioner. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Strassler said, in regard to landscape buffers, he would like trees to be placed in a staggered fashion. Chairman Ornstein suggested he write a memorandum on the matter and submit it to staff. Mr. Rosen asked if there was a landscaping plan for Military Trail. Chairman Ornstein said the road is being constructed by the County and not the City. The Commission and Mr. Ellington reviewed several petitions which are "on hold" within the development approval process. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for April 23, 1991. • 4 U-.� • • .l James Leatherman �' Marty R.A, inor, Secretary 5 �i;lk�#, - JarUs Kuretski rl