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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 042391CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 23, 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; and James Kuretski, Alternate Member. Domenick Lioce and Joseph Hamzy, Members; and Rebecca Serra, Alternate Member, were not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 1991 • Mr. Mike Rosen made a motion to approve the minutes of April 23, 1991. Mr. James_Kuretski seconded the motion. The motion car- ried unanimously. MISC -91 -10 - Amendment to Miami Subs restaurant site plan to install a new building lighting scheme. Located east of U.S. Highway One, approximately 600, south of PGA Boulevard. (4 -42S- 43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, gave a presentation of the April 17, 1991 staff report. Chairman Jeff Ornstein asked Mr. Ellington if this project is going before the City Council. Mr. Ellington stated only if the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee denies this request, the Petitioner would have to appeal to City Council as their only recourse for review of their project. 1 Mr. Martin Perry, agent for the Petitioner, addressed the Commis- sion stating that the result,of the last meeting was the Commis- 41 sion making a subjective decision to place the lighting within the awnings. The awnings are designed to be water -tight because there are electrical fixtures underneath the awnings. In addi- tion, there was discussion about creating a trough for the light- ing. The problem with this is that water and debris will collect in the trough and run out the sides of the awnings. Mr. Perry stated their lighting plan shows the rear lighting at both 15 feet high and 10 feet high. The Petitioner prefers the lighting at 10 feet high. The majority of the Commission expressed no concern with the lighting plan. Chairman Ornstein was not in agreement with the lighting plan and expressed concern with the appearance of the stucco boxes on the walls. Chairman Ornstein suggested the • lighting be placed under the awning and a portion of the awning be transparent for the light to show through. Mr. Rosen ex- pressed concern with the maintenance of lighting under an awning. A discussion ensued. Mr. Carl Sabatello made a motion to approve petition MISC -91 -10 as shown on the detail attached to the plan with rear lighting as shown mounted 10 feet above the finish floor. Mr. James Leatherman seconded the motion. The motion carried with a vote of 4 to 2, Mr. Alan Strassler and Chairman Jeff Ornstein voting against. Recommendation to City Council re: SP -91 -01 - (First Union Bank) site plan,approval to construct two additional drive -thru teller lanes and new bypass lane to the existing three -lane bank facili- ty. Located at the southeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and • Military Trail. (24- 42S -42E) 2 Mr. Bristol Ellington gave a presentation of the April 17, 1991 staff report. • Chairman Ornstein asked the Petitioner why they are requesting to add more drive -thru lanes. Mr. Cory Cross, agent for the Petitioner, stated the Petitioner is requesting to add additional drive -thru lanes to better serve their customers. Chairman Ornstein asked if Mr. Cross was in a position to address the landscaping on the site because it is rather sparse. Mr. Cory Cross stated it was the perimeter landscaping that the Planning and Zoning Commission wanted to be brought up to code. Mr. Carl Sabatello expressed concern with the closeness of the trees to the bypass lane. Mr. Sabatello suggested moving,the trees to the east of the property line. Chairman Ornstein expressed concern with the necessity of adding • more drive -thru tellers. Mr. Alan Strassler stated the trees in the buffer along Military Trail and along Northlake Boulevard should be staggered to give depth. Mr. Mike Rosen made a motion to recommend denial of petition SP- 91-01 to the City Council. Mr. Carl Sabatello seconded the motion. Mr. Rosen stated the reasons for a recommendation for denial as follows: 1. The additional drive -thru lanes and bypass lane give the appearance of trying to put too much on a condensed site which will not allow for adequate landscaping on the east. 2. The addition will not be aesthetically compatible with the site. 3. The trees around the perimeter of the site should be • staggered to give depth to the buffer area. 3 4. The traffic reports provided by Ken Rogers are not clear. The motion for recommendation of denial passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning emission is scheduled,, for May 14, 1991. rey Orns F A aNn s rassler - -�1�� Gisele Foster, Secretary O • 4 sv Lea James Kuretski