HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 092491CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 24, 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; Joseph Hamzy, Domenick Lioce, Carl Sabatello,
Alan Strassler and James Leatherman, Members; and James Kuretski,
Alternate Member. Mike Rosen was not in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 1991 AND SEPTEMBER 10. 1991
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to approve the minutes of the
August 27, 1991 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr.
James Kuretski seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a
7 to 0 vote. Mr. James Kuretski made a motion to approve the
minutes of the September 10, 1991 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. Mr. Domenick Lioce seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR
Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, indicated the application
for Trinity Methodist Church will not be heard at this meeting
because the Petitioner requested to be postponed until the next
meeting in order to address concerns raised by staff. Chairman
Ornstein asked why this petition did not come in as a PCD
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(Planned Community District). Mr. Ellington stated the site is
not 40 acres which is the minimum requirement for a PCD and they
are allowed by conditional use. A discussion ensued regarding
what the Commission would be reviewing with this petition.
SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW
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 Ellington gave a presentation of the September 19,
1991 staff report. Mr. Ellington stated staff recommends approv-
al of this petition with four conditions:
1. Any tree or relocated tree that dies during construction or
because of construction practices shall be replaced with the
same specie and for every one inch caliper lost, three
inches of new caliper shall be required. Each new tree
• shall have a minimum of three inch caliper (DBH). Palms
shall be replaced one for one (10 feet minimum height).
2. The Police Department shall review the construction plans
prior to issuance of the building permit.
3. The applicant shall obtain all building permits within six
(6) months of the final approval by City Council. If the
applicant is unable to meet this schedule, a revised
schedule shall be required.
4. The site plan shall be revised to identify the double line
along the edge of pavement as being 6" concrete raised
curbing.
Mr. Joseph Hamzy asked what is the height of the light fixtures.
The agent for the Petitioner, Robin Dedon stated the height is
about 25 ft. Mr. Hamzy stated he would like it verified that the
height of the light fixtures is no higher than the lights in the
shopping center. The Commission expressed concern with a light
fixture on the south side of the site on the plans that appears
to be in conflict with a tree.
Mr. Carl Sabatello stated the notation for the 101X101, 6 -foot
• high dumpster enclosure has not be moved to the location agreed
upon. The Petitioner stated they would revise the plan.
Mr. Sabatello asked how condition one would be enforced. Mr.
Ellington stated the City Forester would enforce it. Mr. Saba-
tello asked if the existing sprinkler pump had a wooden housing
and if it was going to remain there. The Petitioner stated they
are planning to tie the water back into the building, however
they would like to maintain it in tack while they are doing work
at the site. Mr. Sabatello suggested the pump should be removed
prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval of the
above - referenced petition to the City Council with the following
conditions:
• 1. Any tree or relocated tree that dies during construction or
because of construction practices shall be replaced with the
same specie and for every one inch caliper lost, three
inches of new caliper shall be required. Each new tree
shall have a minimum of three inch caliper (DBH). Palms
shall be replaced one for one (10 feet minimum height).
2. The Police Department shall review the construction plans
prior to issuance of the building permit.
3. The applicant shall obtain all building permits within six
(6) months of the final approval by City Council. If the
applicant is unable to meet this schedule, a revised
schedule shall be required.
4. The site plan shall be revised to identify the double line
along the edge of pavement as being 611 concrete raised
curbing.
5. The existing sprinkler water pump located on the west
property line shall be removed prior to the issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. The site lighting standard shall be no higher than the
approved standard lighting plan for the shopping center.
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Mr. Alan Strassler seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
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)
Mr. Bristol Ellington gave a presentation of the September 19,
1991 staff report and showed a slide presentation of the Taco
Bell Restaurant site.
The Commission expressed concern with the lack of adequate land-
scaping on the site.
Mr. Ellington presented a list of landscaping deficiencies writ-
ten by City Forester Mark Hendrickson which read as follows:
1. North perimeter is missing four trees and four existing
trees do not meet City quality standards and could stand to
be replaced;
2 East perimeter is missing one tree and one existing tree
does not meet City standards and needs to be replaced;
3. Southeast corner is missing one palm tree;
4. South perimeter is missing three trees;
5. Southwest corner is missing one palm tree.
Mr. M. Ahsan Reza, agent for the Petitioner and general manager
for Taco Bell restaurant, stated the trim color change is a
result of a logo change with Taco Bell restaurants.
A discussion ensued regarding the landscaping concerns.
Chairman Ornstein directed staff to address Code Enforcement to
officially look into the landscaping problems and cite whatever
has to be cited to have this property conform to the approved
site plan.
Mr. Domenick Lioce made a motion to approve the change to the
color of the Taco Bell Restaurant's trim with the following
condition:
• The landscaping will be brought up to code in accordance
with the approved landscape plan within 30 days.
Mr. James Leatherman seconded the motion. The motion carried
with a 4 to 3 vote.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP: 2-91 -06 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Trinity
Methodist Church) Rezoning 10 ± acres currently under purchase
contract and 4.5 ± acres currently owned by Trinity United Meth-
odist Church from PDA, Planned Development Area, to RS -3, Resi-
dential Single - Family District. Located at 9625 North Military
Trail. (13- 42S -42E)
WORKSHOP: CU -91 -06 - Recommendation to City Council re:
(Trinity Methodist Church) Conditional Use to allow a church use,
including preschool and elementary school at Trinity United
Methodist Church. Located at 9625 Military Trail. (13- 42S -42E)
The Petitioners requested that these petitions be postponed until
the next meeting of October 8, 1991.
• NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Sabatello asked for clarification on the sign code for signs
in windows. Mr. Sabatello stated the florist shop next to Cafe
Chardoney in the Gardens Square Shopping Center, has a sign in
the window that reads: "Cash and Carry ". In addition, vegeta-
tion damaged by frost was never replaced. The Commission direct-
ed staff to inform Code Enforcement of these two Code violations.
A discussion ensued regarding the BP Oil petition.
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. The next meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled for October 8, 1991.
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Gisele Foster, Secretary
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