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CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
FEBRUARY 8, 1990
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Vice Mayor Aldred in the Assembly Room of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, at 8 :00 P.M.; and opened with the,Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL The Secretary called the roll, and present were Vice Mayor Aldred,
Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Russo. Mayor
Martino was absent as he was in Tallahassee with the City Manager and
Attorney Brant.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Mayor Aldred announced there would be a meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on Tuesday, 2/13/90, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Room
and on Wednesday, 2/14/90 at 7:30 P.M., there would be a meeting of the
Beautification & Environmental Committee at the Community Center.
PROCLAMATIONS Vice Mayor Aldred read a proclamation proclaiming 1990 as the 45th anni-
versary of The Visl`_';C Nurse Association.
ITEMS BY THE CITY
MANAGER
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Bob Dugas of Goodwill Industries, addressed the City Council regarding the
dropoff trailer located on Military Trail adjacent to the MacArthur
Holiday Inn. Mr. Ougas stated the trailers are manned seven (7) days a
week between 5:00 A.M. and 5 :00 P.M. Goodwill Industries would like to
stay in this location and is willing to provide landscaping around the
trailer to make it more aesthetically appealing.
It was the consensus of tha City Council for Goodwill Industries to put
together a workable scheme for landscaping and ensure the trailer was
manned during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 to avoid any pile up around
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the trailer. The City Council also agreed to allow the City Forester,
Mark Hendrickson, to suggest plantings which are drought resistent for the
landscaping area.
SPACE ALLOCATION/ Ed Mitchell, Assistant to the City Manager, reported on the presentations
FACILITY NEEDS
STUDY scheduled for 2/15/90 at 7:00 P.M. from 2 firms which responded to the
requ -st for a Space Allocation /Facility Needs Study.
TEAM PLAN, INC. Mr. Mitchell announced Team Plan, Inc. will provide an update and
hopefully finalize the Roadway Beautification plan on 3/1/90.
REPORTS BY THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported that he is the Chairman of the Joint
® Transportation Disadvantage Group whose first meeting is tomorrow.
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PUBLIC FOR ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
DONNA ALESSI Donna Alessi, 9035 W. Highland Pines Drive, introduced to the City Council
3 Howell Watkins Junior High School 8th graders and requested the City
Council consider providing a place for teens to go on weekends.
Councilman Russo explained the concept of the Boys and Girls Club of North
Palm Beach to Ms. Alessi and the students and emphasized their need to
become involved with the project.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 13. 1990 Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the L,ty Council
regarding Croquet Villas, o Planned Unit Development, to be located on
Parcel M3 within PGA National Community, with proposed construction of
Aft 19 sinclP- family, one and two story, zero lot line patio homes. Mr.
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Walton reported Planning and Zoning has approved the petition with 5
additional conditions.
Hank Skokowski, agent for PGA National Venture, addressed the City Council
and stated the Petitioner agrees with all the conditions with the
exception of #5. Mr. Skokowski felt the 8' separation would be suf-
ficien'„ as there are few instances were 2 two -story homes would be side-
by-side. Manny Angles, architect for Urban Design, addressed the Council
detailing the site plan and setbacks for the one and two story units.
Councilman Kiselewski requested the Petitioner secure a letter from the
Fire Chief stating he has no problem with gaining access behind the units.
The City Council expressed no further concerns with this proposal.
46EMS FOR
SCUSSION
PUBLIC GOLF
COURSE Councilman Monroe addressed Bob Norris regarding any new developments in
working with the County on the Traffic Performance Standards. Mr. Orman
addressed the question and stated Kahart Pinder is revising numbers after
receipt of new data and will be meeting with Charlie Walker in the near
future.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Norris stated a report will be
provided to the City Council re: comparables on cost of construction.
The pricing of the construction will be from 3 construction companies:
Ranger, Getler & Sons of Ft. Pierce and Chatham. Mr. Norris reported they
will be meeting with the City Manager and City Attorney on Tuesday to
further discuss the contract.
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TRACT 2, PGA
NATIONAL COMMERCE
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PARK Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City Council
regarding the site plan approval request for a 8,453 square foot research,
development and manufacturing company located on Tract 2 within the PGA
National Commerce Park Planned Unit Development. Planning and Zoning
recommended approval of the site plan with 11 conditions.
Jim Stergas of gbsAh architects, addressed the City Council regarding the
landscaping and signage. Mr. Stergas stated they have saved a large stand
of pine trees in front of the proposed building and propose to have one
low yard sign at the entrance off Hiatt Prive,with no signage on the
building.
The City Council expressed concern with the appearance of the back of the
building abutting Northlake Boulevard. Staff was directed to ascertain
the minimum buffer on Northiake Boulevard and report to City Council.
Condition Ai, requiring final approval of the architectural plans from PGA
Property Owners Assocaitien, Inc. wss deleted. All other conditions were
acceptable to the Petitioner.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
9:55 P.M.