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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 091091CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 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; Joseph Hamzy, Domenick Lioce, James Leatherman and Alan Strassler, Members; and James Kuretski, Alternate Member. Carl Sabatello, Member, was not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 1991 Mr. Alan Strassler made a motion for approval of the minutes with one correction: On page 5, the date of the next meeting is September 10, 1991 and not October 8, 1991. Mr. Domenick Lioce seconded the motion. The minutes, as amended, of the August 27, 1991 meeting were unanimously approved by a 7 -0 vote. ITEMS BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, requested that the Commission switch the order of the two items on the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee agenda. He said the petitioner for the Taco Bell application is not yet at the meeting and that the petition should be moved to the end of the agenda in case the petitioner appears later in the meeting. The Commission agreed to switch the order of the agenda. SITE. PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW 1 • WORKSHOP - SP -91 -07 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Great Western Bank) Site Plan Approval to demolish the existing 4,536 square -foot Great Western Bank and to construct a new two- story, 9,000 square -foot Great Western Bank. Located at the southwest corner of PGA Boulevard and Prosperity Farms Road. (5- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol S. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the staff report, dated September 5, 1991, for the above - referenced petition. He added that he has yet to receive any conditions of approval on this project from City Traffic Consultant Kahart Pinder. Mr. Ellington stated that he has spoken with Mr. Pinder and Mr. Pinder said the project meets the County Traffic Performance Standards, but he has concern about the project's ambitious construction plan. Mr. Strassler asked several questions concerning City Forester Mark Hendrickson's August 23, 1991 memorandum. Mr. Ellington stated that the landscape plan has been revised to address the concerns raised in Mr. Hendrickson's memorandum. Mr. Lioce questioned the lacement of the loading zone on the site. He said it is far P g away from the building and it will not be used. Mr. Ellington said the inclusion of the loading zone is a code requirement. He added that the bank does not expect to receive deliveries in large semi- trucks. Mr. Hamzy said it does not meet code because it blocks the bypass lane. Mr. Robin deDon, representing the petitioner, made a presentation on the proposed bank project. Chairman Jeffrey Ornstein asked what is the height of the proposed building. Mr. deDon responded by saying 32'4 ". Mr. Mike Rosen asked for what purpose will the building's second floor be used. Mr. deDon said it will be used for the origination of home loans. 0 2 Mr. Joseph Hamzy asked if they will be closing the existing bank during the construction of the new bank. Mr. deDon said the office will be closed during the construction time. During this time period, the offices will operate out of Oakbrook Square. Mr. Lioce asked if the petitioner had heard any comments from the plaza tenants, i.e. blocking view of plaza, obscuring signage. Mr. deDon said they have not received any comments from the plaza tenants. Mr. Hamzy added that the view of the plaza is currently blocked from this location because of the parcel's abundance of trees. Mr. Lioce asked about the location of the loading zone. Mr. deDon said it was in response to a code requirement. The code calls for a 500 square foot loading area, he added. Mr. deDon said it was assumed that the loading zone will not be used by the armor trucks and other delivery vans servicing the bank. By placing the loading zone away from the building where it will not be used, Mr. Lioce • said the petitioner was "bastardizing" the code. The code requires a loading zone to be used by people servicing the building, he added. Mr. Lioce suggested that the loading zone be relocated closer to the building entrances. A discussion on the location and need for a loading zone ensued. Mr. Hamzy questioned the location of the dumpster. Mr. Robert Wunsch, agent for the petitioner, stated that the angle of the dumpster was suggested by Waste Management. Mr. Ellington said that staff has a sign -off from Waste Management on this project. After further discussion on the relocation of the loading zone, Mr. Lioce suggested that a parking space could be converted into a loading space. Mr. Hamzy added that a loading zone should be a minimum of 12' x 25'. Chairman Ornstein stated that the petitioner needs to address the location of the loading zone before the next meeting. • 3 Mr. James Kuretski said he does not believe a car could maneuver around a truck in the loading zone if a car is at the ATM machine. Mr. Rosen asked if the decorative bands around the exterior would be pre -cast or built - up styrofoam. Mr. deDon stated that they would like to stay away from styrofoam. Mr. Rosen asked if there will be any architectural features on the corner of the building's exterior. Mr. Wunsch stated that sections of the building will be extended out for the drive -in side, the colonnade and the two entrances. Mr. Ornstein asked if the signage met the City's sign code. Mr. Ellington said this petition has been signed off by Building Official Jack Hanson. Mr. Alan Strassler said the building will act as a backdrop to the trees surrounding the building. Chairman Ornstein summarized the information the Commission wants to see before the • next meeting. He said he would like to see the traffic conditions from Mr. Pinder and 0 the relocation of the loading zone. Mr. Hamzy said the petitioner should also address the location of the dumpster. Commission members suggested the southwest corner of the site would be a good location for the dumpster. SP -91 -06 - (Taco Bell Restaurant) Final Site Plan Approval for a change to the color of the restaurant's trim. Located within the Crossroads at Northlake Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Northlake Boulevard and Sandtree Drive. (19 -42S- 43E) Chairman Ornstein said there was no one at the meeting representing the petitioner. Mr. Ellington suggested that another letter be sent to the petitioner informing him that he must appear before the Commission at the next meeting. He stated that the general manager was supposed to be back on September 9, 1991. However, he has yet to return. 4 • Chairman Ornstein suggested that the Board deny the petition and inform the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Lioce made a motion to table the petition until the September 24, 1991. Mr. James Leatherman seconded the motion. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Rosen asked if staff has heard any additional information from the School Board concerning the sidewalk at Shady Lakes development. Mr. Walton said he has sent a letter to the School Board and has yet to hear back from them. He added that City Councilman Joe Russo has met with school officials to raise the issue. Mr. Walton said he has also raised the issue with school officials, but has yet to receive an answer. ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL LIAISON • Responding to a question from Mr. Leatherman, Mayor Michael Martino provided the 0 Commission with an update on the Municipal Golf Course. Mayor Martino also provided the Commission with an overview and update on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Map amendment for a university campus. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for September 24, 1991. 5 • • Marty R.A. Minor, Secretary ral Mik os I in glVVVVAA eph Ham