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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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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
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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
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along Shady Lakes Drive." Mr. Hernandez had no objections to the
• conditions for the Elementary School.
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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:
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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
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for approval.
In addition, Mr. Lioce included the condition recommended by
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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OOMENICK LIOCE JOSEPH HAMZY, ALTERNATE
JEAN LON , EC ARY REBECCA SERRA, ALTERNATE
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