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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 051090CITY COUNCIL V WORKSHOP MEETING tl CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MAY 10, 1990 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of palm Beach Gardens, Floriaa, was called to order by Mayor Martino at 6:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL The Secretary called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monore, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Russo. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Policemen's Retirement Trust Fund Board at the Central Fire Station on 5/15/90 at 6:30 P.M. and the Art Advisory Board in the Council Chambers on 5/16/90 at 6:30 P.M. IDESENTAIION Mayor Martino made a presentation to Captain Charles Dyer of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department for 20 years of service to the City. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER PUBLIC GOLF COURSE _ The City Manager reported on the tentative plans for the clubhouse at the municipal golf course and the petition by the County which approved the site plan subject to bisic conditions. The City Manager stated there needs to be a bond resolution for the sale of bonds for the public golf course. Per a consensus of the City Council, Bond Counsel was authorized to pre- pare a resolution for consideration of approval at the Regular Meeting of 5/17/90. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5110190 PACE TWO OMPREHENSIVE PLAN The City Manager stu.:.d there may be a possible hearing on the comprehen- sive plan on July 24th and 25th. The City Manager stated he had been in contact with one of the directors of the DCA and ascertained the DCA has 11 not been moving on the information fowarded to them re: their opposition to the City's comprehensive plan,. The City Manager stated that the Florida League of Cities has filed a lawsuit against DOT on the level of servir^ concept, which deals with the criteria of the DCA. The DOT requires a level of service on roads without funding. REPORTS BY THE MAYOR AND _COUNCIL _ _ 'VICE MAYOR ALDRED Vice Mayor Aldred reported attending the Merit System Board meeting on Tuesday and the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Wednesday. COUNCILMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo stated he will be meeting next week with Inter -City First -Aid Squad, but has ascertained the emergency service is acceptable as every incident seems to be covered within 5 minutes. Councilman Russo stated he will have a report for the Council after the meeting. COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated he attended the Growth Management Seminar in Tallahassee 3 weeks ago. Councilman Kiselewski stated two weeks ago he was in Washington D.C. Councilman Kiselewski stated on Monday he attended the Solid Waste Authority Board Meeting and at that meeting the upcoming budget was discussed. 11 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5110/90 OBLIC HEARING DIVOSTA OFFICE PACE THREE BUILDING Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Ccuncil re: changes proposed to the Divosta Office Building PUD which was approved 1/21/82 by Ordinance 31, 1989, amended 4120/89 by Ordinance 6, 1969. Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised, re: adding a drive -thru facility with two bank teller lanes; sidewalks at the ncrthwest and southwest quadrant of PGA Boulevard and Military Trail; and to relocate the ingress /egress on PGA Boulevard further to the west. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing closed. Attorney Ray Royce, authorized representative of the Petitioner, addressed the City Council and addressed the site plan modification checklist to stating the following amendments have been made: 1) one project sign has been deleted at the intersection of PGA and the Petitioner will return for a subsequent resolution concerning signage; 2) added site for Art in Public Pldces within the open space at the intersection of PGA and Military Trail; 3) relocated 4 handicapped parking spaces from the east side of the building to the parking lot directly wept of the building; 4) added the bank drive -thru and teller bays; 5) iel,cated four parking spa - cas as a result of the bank drive -thru to the parking lot west of the building; 6) deleted four grass -crete parking spaces for safety and main- tenance issues and added four paved parking spaces instead; 7) deleted the planted island in the parking lot northwest of the building; 8) recon- figured the west entry road cross section to add entry island and 9) revised the development plan data to accurately reflect the square footage ® of paved area, sidewalks. building area and green area. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5110/90 0 PAGE FOUR Co.ncl woinau Monroe requested the updated information be put in writing for the Council before the next meeting. Per a consensus of the City Council, it was requested the Petitioner con- tinue the sidewalk to the southern property line. The Petitioner was requested to have the landscaping revisions to staff by Monday. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 9, 1990 Per the suggestion of Councilwoman Monroe, Section 37-8(c) was striken. Ordinance 9, 1990, amending the Palm Beach Gardens Code by creating and adopting Chapter 37 Elections, which shall be referred to as "The Palm Beach Gardens Elections Code" is be scheduled for public hearing and second reading at the Regular Meeting of 5/17/90. ORDINANCE 10, 1990 Councilman Russo stated he will not be taking part in the discussion of Ordinance 10, 1990 as he is the Chief Financial Officer of Sabateilo Development Company. Rich Walton, Director of Planning arl- Zoning, addressed the City Council re: amending the Hidden Hollow PUD created 12/3/87 by Ordinance 16, '987, to expand the boundaries to incorporate 4.25 acres of adjacent property and to construct an additional 19 units for a total of 56 semi - custom single - family residential homes on 12.3 acres. The one issue remaining was the number of lanes at the entrance way. The Petitioner has agreed to the two exit lanes as requested by the City Council. Ordinance 10, 1990 is scheduled for second reading and public hearing at the Regular Meeting of 5/17190. r L: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5/10/90 PAGE FIVE ® -ORDIN,4NCE 13, 1990 The City Council ire'. "11 discussed Ordinance 13, 1990, amending Part IV of Chapter 151 of The Palm Beach Gardens Code pertaining to Art in Public ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION THE SNUGGERY Places by changing the method or procedures of art work selected, in Section 1, part B, first paragraph, "and recommend" is to be added after "select ". In Section 1, part 3, second paragraph, "at the option of the developer" shall hp inserted between "then" and "Developer ". Ordinance 13, 1990 is scheduled for second reading and public hearing at the Regular Meeting of 5/17190. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: petition by The Snuggery for a conditional use to upgrade their existing 2COP alcoholic beverage license which allows the sale /service of beer and wine, to a 4COP license which would allow for the sale /service of beer, wine and liquor for on- premise consumption at 2556 PGA Boulevard, within PGA Plaza. Mr. Walton stated signoffs have been received from the Police Chief, Building Official, Fire Chief, and Recreation Department. Mr. Walton stated the Planning and Zoning Commission unaninously recom- mended approval of this petition with no conditions. Bernard Kirschner, owner of The Snuggery, addressed the City Council and stated there is no live entertainment, only a juke box and the hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven nights a week. In response to Mayor Martino, Mr. Kirschner agreed to the stipulation that at no future time woulo there be live entertainment or dancing permitted at this location. There was a consensus of City Council for this item to be scheduled for consideration of approval at the Regular Meeting of 6/7190. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5/10/90 1AIRWAY OFFICF PAGF SIX CENTER CANOPIES Rich Walton, Directcr of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: to add a carport /canopy over approximately 56 parking spaces to the Fairway Office Center PUD, approved 8/20/87 by Resolution 61, 1987. Mr. Walton stated the Building Official has signed off on this request. Mr. Walton distributed a matrix chart from the Police Department Crime Prevention Unit re: lighting outside and underneath the canopy area. Mr. Hank Skokowski, agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd., addressed the City Council and indicated the areas for the potential canopies. Mr. Skokowski stated the canopy may not be provided in every instance. Mr. Skokowski stated the color of the material would be a buff color. Councilman Kiselewski was concerned with the maintenance of the canopy and how that could be insured. Mayor Martino requested a recommendation from Staff as to insuring maintenance. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Skokowski stated he was not aware of the lighting issue raised by the Police Department. Mayor Martino stated this issue would be considered as part of the resolution. Councilwoman Monroe stated she preferred the hard surface compared to the canopy. Councilman Russo stated he did not like the canopy because of the way it looked in the middle of the parking lot. Councilman Russo stated he would go out and look at the site, but would rather see the canopies along the bank of the building. Vice Mayor Aldred stated he did not like the look of the canopies. Per the remarks of the Council, Mayor Martino advised Mr. Skokowski to take these suggestions into consideration and return back to Council for another workshop. E CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING. 5/20/90 GA NATIONAL PAGE SEVEN SIGNAGE Ricn Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: request of PGA National for overall signage program. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd., addressed the City Council regarding the internal residential signs. Mr. Skokowski stated the marketing and directional signs are temporary. Mr. Skokowski stated they are seeking approval to continue the placement of signs within PGA National and maintain the signs until they serve out their useful life. Mr. Skokowski stated at build -out of the project, the signs will be removed. Mr. Skokowski stated they have been advised by the Property Owners Association the signs which are there today do in fact assist the community in directional information.. Councilman Kiselewski stated the sign along Northlake Boulevard, which is not within the development, should conform to the Sign Ordinance as to size and location. Mr. Skokowski stated he would take a look at that. After discussion by the City Council, Mr. Skokowski was directed to update and resubmit the signage program to the City Council. SIGN ORDINANCE Mayor Martino stated this item was a discussion and workshop on the Sign Code. Mayor Martino v ated he may allow com>Tents from the public. May ^r Martino referred to the proposed sigi code changes provided by the City Manager. The first proposed change is iii Section 255.20(c) pertaining to win,low signage. The City Manager proposed allowing 5% of the gross glass area for a window sign and 20% of the gross glass area to be used for specific advertising of goods and services. Specific conditions a,e as follows: "Open" and "closed" signs shall be a maximum u CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5/10/90 PACE EIGHT of 3 square feet; "Business hours" signs shall be a maximum of 2 square feet and "credit card" signs shall be a maximum of 2 square feet. The City Manager also proposed a "menu sign" with an extra 20N of the gross glass area which shall nct exceed 4 square feet, shall be matted or framed, must be enclosed in a casing attached to the building with the casing design and color architecturally compatible with the building design and color. The casing shall not extend more than 2 inches in depth away from the building, and shall not be directly illuminated. The design and location shall be approved by the Building Official with no permit being required for such sign. After discussion by the City Council, there was a consensus to strike item (d) stating signs shall not be directly illuminated. Beverly Pope of Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council, stating that in the meeting with Mr. Orr, there was discussion regarding the possiblity of having the total percentage be 25% with flexibility in the sizes of the signs. There was a consensus of the City Council to allow the total of 25% of the gross glass area for signags. Per Councilman Kiselewski's recommendation, the City Council directed Attorney Brant toamend the ordinance to clearly state the menu sign must be clearly attached to the leased space. In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the Council agreed to insert "by written approval" before "tne B,.,sding Official" in item (e) under "Meru Sign ". Cindy Alexander, Alexander's Goumet, addressed the Council stating that the menu sign specifically relates to a restaurant and other bcsiness owner CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5/10/90 PPGE NINE may have something similiar which could be considered a menu. There was a consensus of the City Council that a menu relates to a restaurant which has a printed menu advertising food. Fred Rogerson, Big A Auto Parts, addressed the City Council and stated he felt other businesses which are not restaurants are being discriminated o against because of the menu sign. Jeff Alianiello, Mail Boxes Etc., addressed the City Council and stated he did not feel 25% of the gross glass area was enough to advertise all the services, and requested information re: the Council's intent on arriving at that figure. Mayor Martino stated the merchants are gaining an additional 10% for win- dow advertising. In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager stated he has reviewed sign codes from Boca Raton, Scottsdale, and Colorado and all address minus one way or the other. Councilwoman Monroe stated she agrees with the concept but feels the amount of square footage should be eauitable between the businesses. Councilman Kiselewski suggested a compromise which would allow the merchant to have 25% of the gross glass area for advertising, but if the merchant chooses to use the 4 square feet for a menu, they could use the 4 square feet of their 25% for an outside menu box. Jay Alexander, Alexander's Gourmet, addressed the City Council and stated not all businesses are the same in the amount of window space available. Mr. Alexander stated that a menu is a list of items and feels that if it is tastefully done it should apply to all businesses. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5/10/90 PAGE TEN Matt Reynolds, Sound 4:,,nly. addressed the City Council and stated in his business he advertises the releases for that particular week and feels that equates to a menu. There was a consensus of the City Council to define a menu sign to only be associated with a restaurant. There was also a consensus to allow all businesses 25% of their gross glass area for advertising, but should a restaurz­t elect to have an outside menu, that amount, up to 4 square feet, will be counted towards the total 25% allowed. Regarding Section 155.15, the City Manager stated the suggestion has been made to allow framing of the interior glass window area with neon, with the intensity of illumination not to exceed _- foot candles. The City Manager stated the color tone of the neon must be consistent with the exterior of the building within the shopping center. After discussion, there was a consensus to insert "shall be determined by Site plan approval or City Council if a PUD" after "contained" in the 3rd paragraph of Section 155.15, 4th line. Beverly Pope, Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council regarding public right -of -way stating her understaiding was that a parking lot is not a puolic right -of -gray. Attorney Brant stated he could qualify public right -of -way by stating "A public right -of -way is a right -of -way maintained and open to the public by some governmental body." in the definition section of the Ordinance. Marie Guire, Hair Safari, addressed the City Council regarding the lighting around her interior °window. Staff was directed to give further thought regarding the definition of similiar lighting. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 5/10/90 PAGE ELEVEN Mavor Martino nrnCc;,,i!( an addition to Section 155.17, '°Rent /Lease Portion of Building ", is "and /or five (5) days after one hundred (100%) per cent occupancy ". Councilman Kiselewski suggested adding "first time occupancy ". Councilman Kiselewski suggested allowing the 16 square foot sign up to one year, or full, and if there is spate still available, allow a smaller sign whic" says "Space Available" along with a phone number. Gary Krielow, C.P.A. and resident•, addressed the City Council stating 90% of the people who stop by to rent office space, do so because of the sigr� outside of the building advertising office space available. Mr. Krielow suggested adding the same language to 'Sa ;e - Portion of Building ". There was a consensus of the City Council to combine number 4 and 6 of Temporary Signage and add after one year that a sign shall be allowed, no larger than 6 square feet, that state "Space Available ". "Space For Rent ", or "Vacancy" along with a phone number, in the 15' setback with a height cap of 51. Mayor Martino stated the revisions to the Sign Code will be workshopped at the Workshop Meeting of 5124/90 and schedule the first reading on June 7, 1990. HOLD ROAD ALIGNMENT Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council re: proposed Hood Road Alignment. Mr. Walton stated there is an northern alignment which follows an existing easement and water line that is in place, however, there are residents preferring a southern alignment. After discussion, there was a consensus of the City Council for the City Manager to direct a letter to the County stating the City of Palm Beach ® Gardens preference would be the northern alignment. FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS AsT NAME —fiRST NAMI - -MID01 It NAME NAME f`f OOAXI). (oVNCIL. COMMISSION. AUTHor.ITY, OR COMMITTEE RUSSO, JOSEPH R. CITY C01INCTI AILI 1HL WARD (OUNCIr coMMisstom AurHOR1TY. OR COMMITTLI:ON a NC� AUUKE)S 8 SNELDRAKE LANE wHI( H I tit RVL IS A UNIT OF (RUNTY (TtHEM iocm ALEN(Y t u INI I PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA PALM BEACH NAML <)i I��IITICAI )U9UIVISION CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 0A1 ON W'Hit It Vtilt tX t Uititi�1) MY Pv)I11(!N I) r' /)/l </1 / /', I / n LL(.11V� AYPOi4'rM WHO Must FILE FORM " This form Is for use by an) person sers in& at the county, city, or other lo.sl level of goi ernment on an appointed or elected board, .ouncll, commission, authority, or <ummttice It applies equally to ntcinhers of advisory and non - advisory bodies who are presented with a voting coiflio of interest utider bectitm 112 3143, Florida Stetutcs The requirements of this law arc mandatory, although the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are cn.ouraged to use it in making the disclosu•e required by law. Your responsib.1mes under the Iaw when fated with a treasure to µhivh you base a conflict of interest will vary greatl) depending on whether you hold an elective or appointi.c position For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTIES ELECTED OF F ICERS: A person holding clectisc county, munl.ip il, or other lo.al publi. oflt.e ti1UST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special prtsatc gain Ea(h loyal uffir.er also is prohibited from knowingly noting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a gosernmeni agen%:v) by whom he is retained In either .ase, you should dis.fose the conflict PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN b) publicly stating to the assenib,ly the nature of )our interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from wting, and WITHIN IS DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by vompleting and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes APPOINTLD OFFICERS• A person holding appointive county, muni.ipal, of o;hcr lot.al public office MUST ABSTAIN Irom voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain Fach lo.ai orliter alas is prohibited from knowingly noting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a prim ipal (other than a goscrnriieni age(Icy) b) ahont tic is retained A person holding an appointive lo.al office oiliery iw ma) parti.,pate ul .I m.-ter in which he has a.onflict of interest, but must disclose the nature of the conflict before making an) attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether made b) the officer or at his direction IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY All LMPr Z() iNFi UENC F THE DLCISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN • You should complete and lilt- this form (before ni,ihing am anelnpi Iu influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the ritinutes of the meeting, who will IIII olporale the Imin in the nrnutes • A copy of the form shaald be provided immediately to the other members of the agency • The form should be read publidy at the meeting prior to t,or%idera:ion of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest. I tl,t %$ [H Ifi xA PAGE 0 t IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MLETING: • You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You should compleie the form and file it within IS days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, Who should incorporate the form in me minutes. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S IN71EREST (. Joseph R Rises _ _ _ _ _ , hereby disclose that on _ . �r" ' �� _ _ ___ . 19— (a) A measure came or will Lome before my agency which (check one) inured to my special private gain, or X inured to the %pec►al gain or __ -_ Sabatel to Companies (b) The measure before my ageixy and the nature of my uttciesi in the measure is as follows Chief Financial Officer at company. Date Filed - -- - - -- -- - -- Qigriarrc , by whom I am retained. NOTICE UNDER PROVISIONS Of FLORIDA STATUTES 012.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONST11 U7 LS GROUNDS I OR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING. IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED 55,000 L rONM 118 It) rA PAC.!