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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 122090CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS DECEMBER 20, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Flc.:ida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. POLL CALL The Deputy City Clerk called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino, vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Russo. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced the City's Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, 12 /24/90, and Tuesday, 12/25/0, in observance of the Christmas Holidays. PROCLAMATIONS vice Mayor Aldred read a proclamation proclaiming January 7, 1991 through January 11, 1991 as "Teller's Appreciation Week ". Mayor Martino read a proclamation proclaiming January 1991 as "voyunteer Blood Donor Month ". CALL FOR SIDS 2 MILITARY TYPE VEH LES & FIRE- FIGHTING PACKAGE The City Manager opened and read the following bids received for 2 Military Type 6x6 2 1/2 ton diesel powered vehicles & firefighting package, as advertisers 12/5/90: 1. Northwest Truck Parts, Inc., P.O. Box 547245, Orlando, ® Florida; 2 1/2 ton Military 6x6, $16,950.00; Firefighting package, $7,500.00 Safety Package, $1,250.00. COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 2 2. Tom Bailey Fire Trucks, 131 North Main Street, Williston, Florida; Firefighting Package, $9,085.00. 3. Elite Foams, Inc., 3816 Exchange Avenue, Naples, Florida; 750 gallon 1/2" black poly tank, $3,549.00; (1) 2 1/2" suction by - (2) 1 1/2" discharge, $2,395.00; CompLess Air Foam system module with 35 GPM pump, etc. without tank, $15,050.00; Class A Foam Proportioner System with 5 gallon Class A foam tank, $1,675.00. Councilman Russo made a motion to remand the bids to the City Manager and the Fire Chief for their evaluation and recommendation; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER HOLLY SQUARE The City Manager reported to the City Council he has filed an appeal on the Site Plan and Review approval of Holly Square. ANNEXATION OF NORTH PALM BEACH Mayor Martino stated there is a potential conflict regarding the Hidden Key area. The City Manager stated the City of Palm Beach Gardens surrounds Twelve Oaks Condominium and that Hidden Key Condos fronts on PGA Boulevard south of the F:idden Key development. The City Manager state3 North Palm Beach is proposing to consolidate the Twelve Oaks Condominium Association and the surrounding homes, Portage Landing and ® I� Hidden Key, into one annexation petition. Tne City Manager stated If Twelve Oaks carries the vote L- 51 %, it IV COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 3 would bring thn other parcels in also, making the Hidden Key Condos an out - parcel in the City which would possibly conflict with Florida Statutes Chapter 171. The City Manager stated the only way North Palm Beach could annex Hidden Key, would be for the City of Palm Beach Gardens to remove Hidden Key Condos from the City's jurisdiction. The City Manager stated that de- annexation would require approval of 100% of the residents in the Hidden Key Condos, or a vote by Hidden Key Condos and the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Councilwoman Monroe requested staff to research agreement adopted by the City and other municipalities to see if an area map was attached. Mayor Martino reported he had advised Dennis Kelly and Judy Fierman of the City's comments about not being ready to de -annex the Hidden Key Condos. Attorney Brant stated he will bring in special counsel to render an opinion on the annexation, as he has a conflict since his partner represents the village of North Palm Beach. REPORTS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino reported he has been wor'.ing with the Municipal League on the Environmentally Sensitive Lands ® Ordinance CW COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 4 CARTOON MUSEUM Mayor N,artino introduced will Ray, Executive Director for the Palm Beach County Council of the Arts. Mayor Martino stated the City Council needs to prepare a resolution to encourage the museum's location in the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Mayor Martino stated another site being considered is in Boca Raton and the City of Boca Raton has already made an expression of faith to the Cartoon Museum. will Ray, President of the Palm Beach County Council of the Arts, addressed the City Council and briefly reviewed the history of the museum. Mr. Ray stated he was interested in the Regional Center site for the museum. Councilman Kiselewski stated he would like to see the qP Cartoon Museum in the City, however would like the design of the building to be compatible with the community. Councilwoman Monroe expressed concern with the timing of the project and not having discussed the potevtaal usage of the site based on the acreage available. Councilman Kiselewski made a motion to structure a resolution for support for the location of the museum in the City of Palm Beach Gardens, seconded Y, Councilwoman Monroe. Councilman Russo stated he agreed with Councilwoman Monroe but would encourage the museum to locate in the City. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. *1CILMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo requested NOrV Roggin, Palm Beach Post, C COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 5 .:a Lept rt on the aiarm permits. Councilman Russo reported attending the Policemen's Christmas Party and was informed the police do not have bullet proof vests. Councilman Kiselewski stated police vests were donated several years ago. COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported attending the Arts Advisory Committee Meeting and stated the Committee will be forwarding to the City Council recommendations to modify the Arts in Public Places Ordinance. Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern with the information given to the City Council at their Regular Meeting of 12/6/90 re: the height of the Gulf Station sign located at Alternate A -1 -A and Lighthouse Drive and felt the City Council should not let the issue proceed. The City Manager stated there was no reason for staff to check the height of the existing sign as the height was not included in the requested variance. Attorney Brant stated the Council could set aside the order and conduct a rehearing on the point if the vote would have differed had the representation not been made by the petitioner. In response to vice Mayor Aldred, the City Manager stated the new sign, aside from the variance granted, will meet the Sign Code. After polling the Council, it was determined the ruling �Y COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20190 PAGE 6 vouuld : taiLu as approved. Mayor Martino recommended establishing procedures for future variances for staff to show the existing sion along with the proposed sign. COMMENTS FROM THE PUB= SAM CARSILLO Cam Carsillo addressed the City Council regarding the hospital, library, K -9 dogs, 4 man districts, 6 laning Military Trail, garbage and police vests. DENNIS FOLTZ Dennis Foltz, Planning Director of Palm Beach County, addressed the City Council re. Forth Palm Beach Annexation, stating the County met with North Palm Beach before they met with Mr. Orr and strongly suggested North ® Palm Beach meet with Palm Beach Gardens to resolve this matter. CONSENT AGENDA Coun ^ilman Kiselewski requested pulling Item #2 from the Consent Agenda. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda; seconded by Councilman Russo. Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, the following items on the Consent Agenda were approved and adopted: 1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of 12/6/90. 2. Resolution 164, 1990 - Approval of Gardens East Apartments Phase I Plat. 3. Resolution 165, 1990 - Approval of Gardens East Apartments Phase II Plat. RESOLUTION 159, 1990 Councilman Kiselewski stated at the Regular Meeting of • 12/6/90, the Petitioner informed him the Sun Bank sign must go on the top of the building because if it -3s moved Coy COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 7 u ,jwn tiie wail, it would be on glass and that was not possible. Councilman Kiselewski stated, after looking at the photographs, the sign does not have to be on the top of the building, but could be placed lower down the wall. A representative of Sun Bank stated he believed it is more aesthetically pleasing on the top band of the building. Councilman Kiselewsk! stated he was also told the monument signs were in compliance with the existing Sign Ordinance. Councilman Kiselewski stated one of the monument signs is shown to be 5' from the property line. The City Manager stated the monument sign locations were approved in the PUB. is Direction was given to staff that sign locations should be established and noted on plans in the future. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve Resolution 159, 1990, amendment to Ordinance 32, !981, DiVosta Office Building PUD, re: signage; seconded by Councilman Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 162, 1990 Don Baxter, President of Marlwood, addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 162, 1990, approval of entrance features for Marlwood PUD, within the PGA National PCD, approved by Resolution 41, 1981. Sonny Penna, Urban Design Studio, addressed the City Council stating the sign walls are proposed to be 414" in ® hoJght and are to be installed at the apex of each side of Y COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 8 LI<e right- ui -wuy at Marlwood on Alston Road, Tarrington Circle and Graemoor Terrace. Mr. Penna stated the B' x 414" sign face will be the only installation at Tarrington Circle and Graemoor Terrace. Mr. Penna stated the signs are approximately 60, from the street. Councilman Kiselewski was concerned with visibility regarding the height of the signs. Councilwoman Monroe and vice Mayor Aldred requested approval be obtained from David Getz, City Engineer. Per a consensus of the City Council, Resolution 162, 1990 will be placed on the Consent Agenda for the Regular Meeting of 1/3/91 if sign -off from the City Engineer has ® been received. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Baxter stated the residents are aware the signs will be lit and that written authorizations have been received from the homeowners association. RESOLUTION 163, 1990 William Shannon, Vice President of DiVosta & Company, addressed thR City Council regarding Reso]iiti3N 1f, _3, 1990, approval of minor amendment to The Oaks PUD providin,J '­- Swimming Pool /Recreation Facility. Mr. Shannon stated the single - family home section did not have a swimming pool facility included in the approved plans. Mr. Shannon stated the pool facility will be surrounded by a 5' aluminum picket fence with a self - closing gate. Mr. 46 Shannon stated a 6' privacy wall will be provided to COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 9 screed the nrighoors from the recreation facility. Mr. Shannon stated the pool is not intended to be used for slight use. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Shannon stated the area was vacant land before the poo,, design. Councilman Kiselewski stated he had a problem with the exit being too close to the intersection. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated David Getz, City Engineer, did not feel it was a problem since it is an interior road generating a low traffic volume. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve Resolution 163, 1990; seconued by Councilman Russo. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 166, 1990 The City Manager addressed the City Council regarding Resolution 166, 1990, approval of the creation of the Palm Beach Gardens Municipal Golf Course Management Committee. The City Manager stated the committee is being considered for two years. Zn response to Councilwoman Monroe, vice Mayor Aldred stated two of the residents are people that had contacted him and requested to be considered if a committee was formed. Councilman Kiselewski stated the third member was requested to be placed on the committee by him. Councilman Russo stated Fred Reaver had contacted him regarding the committee and he would 11ko to see Mr. C COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 10 laver placeu on ;ne committee. Councilman Riselewski made a motion to make the committee a 6 member committee and include Fred Reaver as an additional member; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. Councilman Xiselewski made a motion to approved Resolution 166, 1990, as amended; seconded by Councilwoman Monroe. The motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 30, 1990 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council regarding Ordinance 3C, 1990, rezoning from Palm Beach County zoning designation AR /SE, Agricultural Residential with a Special Exception to allow ah IV expansion of existing commercial horse stables to RE -1, Single Family Residential, together with a Conditional Use, for the purpose of a church and preschool, with the preschool to be used in conjunction with the church usage. Mr. Walton stated the issue regarding the location of the dumpster has been resolved. Tn response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Brant :stated the language in the ordinance must be changed to add "conceptually" after "is hereby" in the title on the 14th line and in Section 2, last line, add "conceptually" after "hereby ". Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised 12/5/90, and held on a request for 49 rezoning from Palm beach County zoning designation AR /SE, CW COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 11 ®I Agrlcalturnl Residential with a Special Exception to allow expansion of existing commercial horse stables to RS -1, Single Family Residential, together with a Conditional Use, for the purpose of a church and preschool, with the preschool to be used in conjunction with the church usage. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Martino declared the Public. Hearing closed. Per a consensus of the City Council, the Deputy City Clerk, read by title only, Ordinance 30, 1990, as amended, on second reading. Councilwoman Monroe made a motion to approve Ordinance 30, 1990, as amended, seconded by Councilman Kiselewski. The Ah motion was unanimously approved by the City Council. iTS1.5 FOR DISCUSSION SURGICENTER PUD Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council stating the reason for the Comprehensive Plan amendment is because the medical use is not allowed in the industrial category. Mr. Walton sta A a letter was received from the Surgicenter dated December 13 1990, and most changes requested by the Council have been made. Raymond Royce, attorney for Petitioner, addressed the City Council stating the surgicenter will be a partnership between approximately 25 -30 local physicians and the Medical Care International Company out of Texas. Mr. Royce stated MCI operates approximately 72 surgical centers throughout the United States with 9 being in CJW COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 12 qW ilozlda, witrz ,ie located at 2808 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach. Mr. Royce stated last year, the west Palm Beach location served approximately 2800 individual patients with 7500 different medical procedures performed. Mr. Royce stated it appears that out - patient surgery centers are a very cost effective way to provide medical services, with costs being approximately 30% - 60% less than a hospital. Mr. Royce stated no major surgery is performed at the surgicenter. Mr. Royce distributed letters from local physicians supporting the facility. Mr. Royce presented the Site Plan and presented a traffic comparison chart between the current proposal and the site plan approved for the Divesta Office Building and stated the trips generated by the surgicenter are approximately 1/2 of what would have been generated by the DiVosta Office Building. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Royce stated the hours of operation would be 6 - 6:30 A.M. to 5 - 6:00 P.M., five days a week and no patients would remain overnight. In response to Councilman Kiselewski's question on security, Mr. Royce stated the west Palm facility had an unarmed security guard at the front door, the back door remains locked, the drug department and the laboratory had separate doors and separate locks, only accessible from the inside of the building. CAW COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 13 Cuun (_ilwonan N :uicroe recommended moving the building back to provide for an extra 5' of landscaping in the front. The City Council concurred with Councilwoman Monroe's request and the Petitioner agreed. In response to Councilman Russo, Mr. Royce presented cost comparisons between, surgical procedures in the hospital vs. surgicenter. Councilman Russo questioned whether the surgicenter accepted assignment of medicare and was informed the surgicenter accepted whatever medicare pays. In response to Mayor Martino, Mr. Royce stated the only list he could produce was an extensive list of the procedures which have been performed at the west Palm Beach facility. Mr. Royce requested indicating in the Ordinance that multiple procedures be involved as opposed to any singly procedure. Mayor Martino stated he would prefer terminology that the facility would never become a single -use facility. Councilman Kiselewski questioned whether this conditional use could be tied to this particular tenant. Mr. Royce stated he would prefer to work with Mr. Brant and Mr. Orr to work on terminology to ensure the facility usage would not change. RADIO ANTENNA Thc- City Manager stated the request is to install stick ® antennas on top of the Marriott in order to assist in CW COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 14 e:ecyency .i'Cu_Lluns with the County's Division of Emergency Management. Jonathai Nape with the Palm Beach County ATV Association, Inc., addressed tho City Council stating the sticks are 7' and sit on 3' masts. Per a consensus of the City Council, a Resolution will be drafted for consideration of approval at the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1991. UPDATE RE: PALM BEACH RD NS ELEMFNTARY SCHOOL 1 `J 11 Agustin Hernandez, Palm Beach County School Board, addressed the City Council regarding the reconstruction of the parent drop -off area and school bus drop-off area off of Riverside Drive, Mr. Hernandez briefly reviewed proposed plans to provide more landscaping and buffer areas along the south side of the school property. In response to Councilman Kiselewski's suggestion of placing the bicycle parking just north of the adm,nistrative parking lot, Mr. Hernandez stated he would present the idea to the architects. Mr. Hernandez stated the color committee will be ;neeting and invited Mayor Martino to participate in the meeting. In response to Councilman Russo, Mr. Hernandez states: he would follow -up on the status of the Shady Lakes school site. Mr. Hernandez stated the Risk Management Department had ac!vised against continuing the sidewalk all the way to PGA Boulevard. CAW COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 12/20/90 PAGE 15 PGA NATIONAL tMTRY EDESIGN Rich Walton, Director of Planning and zoning, addressed the City Council stating a request has been received for the redesign of the PGA National entry features. Hank Skokowski, Urban Design Studio, addressed the City Council stating the entrances into PCA National need to be updated. Sonny Penna, Urban Design Studio, addressed the City Council and briefly reviewed the proposed entrance signage and landscaping surrounding the entry signage. Mr. Penna stated the entrance on Fairway Drive and the entrance on the Avenue of the Champions will be the only entrances redesigned at this time. Per a consensus of the City Council, a Resolution will be drafted for consideration of approval at the Regular Meeting of 1/3/91. Mr. Skokowski stated an application may be able to be submitted by the February 1591 deadline for FDOT funds. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. 40