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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Domenick Lioce
Joseph 'Hamzy
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James Kuretski