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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 031390a. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 1990 REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Don Vogel, 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: Don Vogel, Chairman; Jeffrey Ornstein, Vice Chairman; Mike Rosen, Domenick Lioce, Jack White and Alan Strassler, members; Joseph Hamzy and Rebecca Serra, Alternate Members. James Leatherman was not in attendance. ITEMS BY PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR Mr. Rich Walton advised that the first Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in April falls on the first day of Passover and asked for direction from the Commission as to whether the meeting should be rescheduled or cancelled. After discussion with Mr. Walton, it was the consensus of the Commission that the April 10, 1990 meeting will be cancelled. Mr. Walton briefly reviewed the City's proposed Environmental Ordinance, which had been distributed to the Commission, and advised that at the next meeting it will be workshopped and a 0 recommendation will be made to the City Council. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of February 13, 1990, as amended, and the minutes of February 27, 1990 were unanimously approved. Mr. Walton stated that two cassette recording tapes from the meetings of 2/13/90 and 2/27/90 were either misplaced or taken from the Planning and Zoning Department and that the approved minutes will be the official records of these two meetings. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW SP -90 -03 - Final Site Plan Approval for request of a one -year extension of the April 4, 1989 approval of the 29,142 sq. ft. DiVosta and Company office site, located on a 2.03 -acre tract just east of I -95, on the south side of Burns Road. (7- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the petitioner's 0 request for a one -year extension, as referenced in the staff report dated 3/8/90. Mr. Ellington stated staff is recommending approval of the request with five conditions. The Commission expressed concern with the impact of the future widening of Burns Road on this project; how roof - mounted equipment will be screened; and the location of the backflow preventer. Mr. Steve Mathison, authorized agent for the petitioner, advised that he is in agreement with all staff conditions. A discussion ensued regarding the location of the backflow pre - venter. Mr. Mathison stated all of the information requested by the City's Engineer, David Getz, has been provided. E Mr. Ornstein made a motion to approve the request for a one -year extension of time for Site Plan approval for the DiVosta and Company office site, with staff conditions as follows: 1. The conditions of the original approval remain in full force and effect. 2. The landscape area around the base of the ground sign shall be increased by approximately four feet for the front and two sides. 3. The front yard setback for the sign shall be increased by approximately three feet, maintaining the required fifteen foot front yard setback. 4. Per Section 153.25(A), the overflow preventer shall be walled and landscaped. 5. The sod around the foundation of the building shall be replaced, in part, with SFWMD's xeriscape concept plant material. • Mr. Walton suggested, and Mr. Ornstein agreed to include the following condition in the motion: 6. The backflow preventer will be relocated closer to I -95 and no closer to the right -of -way than originally proposed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Serra. The motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 -0. Chairman Vogel adjourned the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee Meeting at 8:00 P.M. and called the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting to order. • 3 • PLANNING AND ZONING Public Hearing: LU -90 -02 - Recommendation to City Council re:(Elementary School Site "C") Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for a 20 -acre tract from Residential Medium (RM) to Public. Located off Central Blvd. directly west of the approved Middle School "AA" PUD (2- 428 -42E) Preapplication Review: 2-90 -01 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Elementary School Site "C") Rezoning of a 20 -acre tract from Palm Beach County zoning designation of Agricultural Resi- dential District (AR) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a conceptual plan for an elementary school in the underlying zoning district of Government Use District (GU). Located off Central Blvd. directly west of the approved Middle School "AA" PUD. (2- 42S -42E) Preapplication Review: PUD -90 -02 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Middle School Site "AA") Amendment to the Middle School "AA" PUD (Ordinance 20, 1989 to integrate sidewalks and a bus loop with the proposed Elementary School "C" PUD. Located off Central Blvd. east of the proposed Elementary School "C" PUD. (2- 42S -42E) Chairman Vogel advised that the above - referenced petitions would • be discussed simultaneously. • Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the petitioner's request for a land use change and pointed out the subject site on an aerial. Mr. Ellington advised that staff is recommending approval of this request. Mr. Ellington reviewed the staff report dated 3/8/90 for the Elementary School Site "C" PUD. Mr. Ellington stated the peti- tioner is preserving 25% of the high - quality native upland Florida ecosystems on the site. The petitioner has applied to D.E.R.M. to comply with the Palm Beach County Environmental Ordi- nance, but has not yet received approval. Mr. Ellington stated that if the Commission desires, approval can be conditioned upon 4 receiving D.E.R.M. approval prior to final approval by the City Council. • Mr. Ellington advised that staff has not received elevations or locations for on -site signs. Mr. Ellington stated that staff is recommending approval of this petition with seven conditions. A discussion ensued regarding the staff recommendations. Mr. Ellington reviewed the staff report dated 3/8/90 for the amendment to the Middle School "AA" PUD. At the request of Mr. Lioce, Mr. Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, briefly described the existing conditions of the subject site. Mr. Agustin Hernandez, agent for the School Board, presented a site plan showing both the Elementary School "C" and the Middle School "AA". Mr. Hernandez discussed the surrounding land uses, • all site plan elements for the Elementary School and proposed amendments to the Middle School. Mr. Hernandez reported on his presentation to the Shady Lakes Homeowners' Association in January regarding student pedestrian access. Mr. Hernandez suggested the Association consider pro- viding a gated access for students. He has not yet received a response. As requested by the Commission at the previous meeting, Mr. Hernandez presented color samples for the roof and fascia for both schools. Mr. Hernandez reviewed the staff condition for the Middle School "AA" and requested the language be modified to state "the School Board 'will work' with Palm Beach County to provide a sidewalk • 9 along Shady Lakes Drive." Mr. Hernandez had no objections to the • conditions for the Elementary School. • The Commission expressed concern with screening of roof - mounted equipment. A discussion ensued as to the most appropriate method of screening. LU -90 -02 - Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Elementary School Site "C" Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open for the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Elementary School Site "C ". There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the subject 20 -acre tract directly west of the approved Middle School "AA" PUD. Mr. Rosen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 -0. Z -90 -01 - Rezoning to PUD - Elementary School Site "C" Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open for the rezoning to PUD for the Elementary School Site "C ". There being no com- ments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Lioce made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for rezoning a 20 -acre tract to PUD and conceptual plan approval for Elementary School Site "C" with staff conditions as stated in Staff Report dated 3/8/90, with the exception of Condition #5, which was revised by the Commission: R 1. An Interlocal Agreement, guaranteeing citizens of the City use of the school facilities, shall be executed prior to final approval by City Council. 2. Sign -off from Waste Management prior to final approval by City Council. 3. One landscape island, with a tree in each island, be provided for each ten parking spaces.. 4. Part of the bus loop center island is landscaped with existing vegetation. Relocated vegetation (including trees) shall be added to this island with plants from the Elementary School site. 5. The exotic vegetation removal process within the preserve area, as outlined in the notes of the landscape plan, shall be restricted to hand - clearing. 6. A nature trail shall be established within the preserve area and around the lake for educational reasons within five years. 7. If ever in the future, changes or additions to this school or grounds affects the preserve lands, the School Board must come back through the Palm Beach Gardens City Council • for approval. In addition, Mr. Lioce included the condition recommended by • staff for PUD -90 -02 - Middle School "AA" as follows: 8. The sidewalk located along the eastern property line which terminates at the southeast corner of the site shall extend south to PGA Boulevard and shall be installed prior to occupancy of the middle school. Mr. Rosen seconded the motion. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to amend Mr. Lioce's motion to include three additional conditions: 9. All rooftop equipment be screened line of site. 10. Any signage on the property or face of the building must receive approval from the City. 11. Approval from DERM must be received prior to City Council approval. 7 Mr. Strassler seconded the motion. The amendment to the motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7 -0. The original motion passed unanimously with a vote of 7 -0. PUD -90 -02 - Amendment to Middle School "AA" PUD Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open for the amendment to Middle School "AA" PUD. There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the Amendment to Middle School "AA" PUD with the condition recommended by staff: 1. The sidewalk located along the eastern property line which terminates at the southeast corner of the site shall extend • south to PGA Boulevard and shall be installed prior to occupancy of the middle school. Mr. Rosen seconded the motion. After discussion, Mr. Lioce made a motion to amend Mr. Ornstein's motion to include the following condition: 2. All roof mounted equipment be screened line of site. The amendment to the motion was seconded and unanimously passed with a vote of 7 -0. The original motion unanimously passed with a vote of 7 -0. 0 PreapDlication Review: PUD -90 -05 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Hidden Hollow PUD) Amendment to Hidden Hollow PUD to expand the boundaries of the existing PUD to incorporate 4.25 acres of adjacent property (currently under Palm Beach County zoning designation AR, Agricultural Residential District) and to construct an additional 19 units, for a total of 56 semi - custom single - family residential homes on 12.3 acres (overall density of 4.6 d.u. /acre), located on the south side of Lake Park West Road (A /R /A Northlake Blvd.), immediately west of the Square Lake Subdivision. (23- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, addressed the Commission describing the petitioner's request to expand the existing PUD and reviewed comments from staff and consultants, as referenced in the staff report dated 3/8/90. Mr. Ellington advised that the petitioner has not dedicated the right -of -way on the south side of Northlake Boulevard to the County, as required in the original PUD approval, however, the • petitioner has indicated the dedication will occur upon approval • of the amendment request. In response to questions by Mr. Ornstein, Mr. Ted Sabatello stated he also owns the outparcel which fronts on Northlake Blvd. (not included-in this request), and that the required R.O.W. for the outparcel has been dedi- cated to the County. In response to Commission questions, Mr. Sabatello stated the structure shown on the site plan is a barn, owned by the Sabatello Corporation. Regarding the landscape buffer on the north side of the parcel proposed to be added to the PUD, Mr. Sabatello stated it would be difficult to maintain plantings in that area, however, a guard rail, or some type of xeriscape could be provided. VJ Ms. Serra asked if the City has any requirements that cul -de -sacs • be provided instead of t- turnarounds. Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, responded that there is no specific require- ment in the Code for cul -de -sacs and that for short streets, t- turnarounds have been allowed. Mr. Walton stated the existing portion of the PUD is also being slightly amended and asked Mr. Sabatello to point out the amend- ments. Mr. Sabatello stated two landscape easements originally approved will be eliminated to accommodate the new configuration of the site, and the drainage for the new section will go into the lake. Mr. Sabatello advised that the City Engineer has agreed that a right turn and left turn will not be required for the exit. • Therefore, one lane for exit and one lane for entrance will be provided. Also, the side corner setback will be reduced from 17 • 1/2 feet to 15 feet. Mr. Sabatello stated he and Mr. Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, have agreed that a hedge along the the rear of the north & west perimeter lots will be the responsibility of the homeowners association and will be included in the homeowners' documents. In response to questions by Ms. Serra, Mr. Sabatello stated that all of Mr. Hendrickson's concerns have been satisfied. Mr. Strassler expressed concern with the rear setbacks for pools and screen enclosures. Mr. Sabatello stated that the homeowners will have two setback options for pool placement. If the indi- vidual owners choose to place their pools 5' from the property 10 • • line, they will not be allowed to construct screen enclosures. This will be stated in the homeowners' documents. Mr. Lioce stated the pool /screen enclosure setbacks should be made a condi- tion of approval. OLD BIISINESS At Chairman Vogel's request, Mr. Walton briefly updated the Commission on the status of several projects currently in the review process. NEW BIISINESS MacArthur Blvd. Mr. Ornstein stated that on MacArthur Blvd., in front of the Lake Catherine Recreation Complex, DiVosta and Company has striped merging and turning lanes in both directions, north and south, and that he has witnessed two accidents as motorists attempt to merge and get out of the turning lane. Mr. Ornstein said he does not remember these lanes being a part of the approval. Mr. Walton stated they specifically were not. Mr. Ornstein stated the situation is very dangerous and asked that staff forward his concerns to the City Council. Art in Public Places Mr. Ornstein stated he vigorously supported the Art in Public Places Ordinance, however, it has come to his attention that the City has been publicly advertising for artists. The advertise- ment is a Request for Proposal specifically stating the budgeted amount, dimensions of the placement area and maximum height allowed for the artwork. 11 C • • Mr. Ornstein stated he believes the art is needed, however, the owner of a development should have the right to put in any piece of art he wants, as long as it is not erotic or obscene. Mr. Ornstein stated he objects to a committee of people who do not own the property deciding on the art to be provided, and he does not believe that was the intention. Mr. Walton said that Linda Erbacher, Administrative Aide/ Assistant, has been working with the Art Committee and he will have her contact Mr. Ornstein to discuss his concerns. Meeting Procedures Ms. Serra addressed Chairman Vogel stating she would like to see the meeting conducted in a more orderly manner, with members addressing the Chair, rather than just blurting out their ques- tions. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Co missi will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 1990. VOGEL JAMES LEATHERMAN JEFFREY ORNSTEIN JA WHITE ALAN STRASSLER r� OOMENICK LIOCE JOSEPH HAMZY, ALTERNATE JEAN LON , EC ARY REBECCA SERRA, ALTERNATE 12