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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 082791CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 27, 1991 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Vice Chairman Mike Rosen at 7:30 P.M., in the Assembly Room at the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gar- dens, Florida and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called by the secretary and present were: Mike Rosen, Vice Chairman; Joseph Hamzy, Domenick Lioce, Carl Sabatello, and Alan Strassler, Members; and James Kuretski, Alternate Member. Jeffrey Ornstein and James Leatherman were not in attendance. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1991 Mr. Carl Sabatello made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1991 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Domenick Lioce seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a 6 to 0 vote. ITEMS BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR Mr. Carl Sabatello expressed concern with the absence of a side- walk on Shady Lakes Drive for the new school-there. Mr. Sabatello explained there is a blind spot on Shady Lakes Drive at the PGA Boulevard intersection where westbound traffic is turning north onto Shady Lakes Drive. Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, stated he would get in contact with the School Board to inform them of the problem. 1 SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE SP -91 -05 - (McDonald's Restaurant) Final Site Plan Approval for a • children's playground to be constructed on the east side of the existing restaurant building and for a color change to the res- taurant's trim. Located at 3805 Northlake Boulevard. (18-425 - 43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, gave a presentation of the August 22, 1991 staff report. Mr. Scott Schubah, owner of the McDonalds restaurant, stated he has no problem with the conditions recommended by staff, however, he is not familiar with the types of trees and shrubs recommended by the City Forester. Vice Chairman Rosen asked the Mr. Schubah if he was prepared to discuss the color of the playland equipment. Mr. Schubah stated he would prefer the red /yellow color combina- tion. Mr. Schubah did a survey of the customers that go to the restaurant and the majority favored the red /yellow combination. • It was the consensus of the Commission the gray /teal color would be preferable for the playland equipment. The teal trim is acceptable if the playland equipment colors are teal /gray. Mr. Joseph Hamzy stated the recycling bin needs to be screened better and it looks like a dumpster. The Commission reviewed the conditions of approval. A discussion ensued. Vice Chairman Rosen asked staff if this was the proper forum to discuss the aesthetics of the recycling bin. Mr. Rich Walton stated Linda Erbacher, Administrative Aide, is the recycling coordinator and is supposed to be working out screening criteria for the location when its installed. Mr. Walton suggested noting • the concern that it is not asethetically pleasing and let her E follow up with the petitioner. Mr. James Kuretski made a motion to recommend approval of Peti- tion SP -91 -05 to the City Council with the following conditions: 1. Access to the playland area shall be through the interior of McDonalds. The north gate to the playland shall be utilized as an emergency exit only. 2. The 5 -foot, 4 -inch fence surrounding the playland shall be bronze in color rather than white. 3. The three trees proposed south of the playland shall be replaced with an Orange Jasmine hedge along the outside fence line. A single live oak, a minimum of 16 feet in height and a minimum of a 10 -foot spread shall be located south of the playland at the playland center line. 4. The Coco Plum hedge proposed east of the playland shall e replaced with Orange Jasmine. 5. The 2 -foot buffer proposed east of the playland shall be increased by 1 foot totaling 3 feet in width. 6. The playland equipment colors will be teal and gray. • Mr. Joseph Hamzy seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 4 to 1, Mr. Carl Sabatello voting against and Mr. Dome- nick Lioce abstaining. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING: CU -91 -05 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Michaelangelo's Restaurant) Conditional Use in the CG -1 General Commercial zoning district to allow for a 2COP alcoholic beverage license which allows for the sale/ service of beer and wine for on- premise and off - premise consumption. Located in the Gardens Park Plaza on the southeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail. (19- 42S -43E) (Adv. 8/12/91) Mr. Bristol Ellington gave a presentation of the August 22, 1991 staff report. In addition, Mr. Ellington stated this is an advertised Public Hearing and the petitioner is required to pay an advertisement fee prior to this petition going before the City • Council. 91 Mr. Ellington stated the petitioner was unable to obtain the signature from the owner, Mr. William Lassiter in time for the Public Hearing and staff is requesting this signature be obtained before the petition goes before the City Council. Mr. Domenick Lioce asked the petitioner to explain the type of restaurant and the amount of seats. Mr. Michael Rollo, agent for the petitioner, stated it is an Italian restaurant, take -out and eat -in, and it is 23 seats. Mr. Rollo stated the reason he is requesting approval for off - premise consumption of beer and wine is because they cater to the people who are in construction work and would like to have beer with a sub. Vice Chairman Rosen opened the Public Hearing for Petition CU -91- 05 and having no response, closed the Public Hearing. • Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval of Peti- tion CU -91 -05 to the City Council. Mr. Alan Strassler seconded • the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING-VAR-91-02 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Michaelangelo's Restaurant) A petition for an exemption to the requirement of Chapter 112, Section 112.21 of the Palm Beach Gardens Code relative to the distance restriction of 750 feet between alcoholic beverage vendors. Located in the Gardens Park Plaza on the southeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail. (19- 42S -43E) (Adv. 8/12/91) Vice Chairman Rosen opened the Public Hearing and having no response, closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval of Peti- tion VAR -91 -02 to the City Council with the following condition: 51% or more of gross sales must be derived from the sale of food or non - alcoholic beverages. 4 .4, • • • Mr. James Kuretski seconded the motion. unanimously. The motion carried ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. The next meet' of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for S temb 10, 1991. Alan Strassler Gisele Foster, Secretary 9 Domenick Lioce Joseph 'Hamzy 4�� James Kuretski