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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 062690AMENDED CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 26, 1990 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Jeffrey Ornstein, 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: Jeffrey Ornstein, Chairman; Mike Rosen, Vice Chairman; James Leatherman, Alan Strassler, Joseph Hamzy, Domenick Lioce, Members; Rebecca Serra and Carl Sabatello, Alternate Members. Jack White was not in attendance. Items From The Planning And Zoning Commission Chairman • Commission Chairman Ornstein said he has just received a copy of the draft zoning code and found it was well - written. He requested that the Commission members receive a copy of the draft code. Approval Of Minutes Of Meeting Of .Tune 12, 1990 Mr. Joseph Hamzy said the name ,of Jack White had been omitted from the minutes' roll call and should be added. Mr. Hamzy moved approval of the June 12, 1990 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting with the aforementioned amendment. Ms. Rebecca Serra second the motion. SITE PLAN AND APPEARANCE REVIEW SP -90 -08 - (Ra Co Amo, Inc.) Site plan review for the construction of a 38,500 sq. ft. building, restructuring the parking configuration and adding landscaping to the 7,422+ acre site, located south of Burns Rd., west of Interstate 95. (12- 42S -42E) • Mr. Bristol S. Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the staff report on the petitioner's request • • • to add a 38,500 sq. ft. building to the subject site. Mr. Domenick Lioce asked whether additional right -of -way, along Burns Road, is needed from this petitioner. Mr. Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, stated that the right -of -way needed for the expansion of Burns Road has been preliminarily decided to come from the northern side of Burns Road. However, the issue has not been decided. Mr. Walton said City Engineer David Getz has not recommended that right -of -way will be needed from the petitioner. Mr. Stephen Brock, agent for the petitioner, said he agreed with each of staffs conditions except for the condition which requires the 15' landscape buffer. Mr. Brock added that the owner did not wish to eliminate any parking spaces from the site. Chairman Ornstein suggested that the petitioner revise the three parking spaces closest to Burns Road, on the western side of the site's eastern entrance, so they are 8'10" wide in size. By reducing the size of the parking spaces, the petitioner would be able to meet the required 15' landscape buffer and still keep the three parking spaces, Chairman Ornstein added. Mr. Brock agreed with Chairman Ornstein's suggestion. Ms. Serra asked if the retention area will be wet or dry. Mr. Brock responded that it will be dry and sodded. Mr. Alan Strassler asked the petitioner whether or not the future parking areas shown in the site plan will be a planted with grass. Mr. Brock responded by saying the future parking will be regraded and resodded. Mr. Lioce said he had a problem with the "look" of the building. He said he would like to know what the petitioner plans to do to buffer the "very plain, metal building" from the public's view from Interstate 95. Mr. Brock said some trees, especially oaks, will be planted along Interstate 95. Responding to a question asked by Mr. Lioce, Mr. Brock said the petitioner is requesting 0 • • to reserve the right to develop the proposed eastern parking lot later so as not to replace a 14" force main and 16" water main which runs through the area. A gas main also runs through the site. Mr. Rosen asked if there was any problem with placing landscaping on the south side of the proposed new building. Mr. Brock said he doubt if much of the site could be seen from northbound Interstate 95. Mr. Hamzy suggested that the eastern future parking area be removed from the approval being considered and have the petitioner come back for subsequent approval for the additional parking site. At the minimum, he would like the petitioner to show more landscaping islands in the future parking area. Mr. Brock said he will add two landscape islands to the future parking area along Interstate 95. Mr. Hamzy said the site is visible from northbound Interstate 95. He added that he would like for the southern edge of the site to be landscaped similar to the northern portion of the site. Mr. Hamzy questioned whether the lighting will be adequate for the site and not be seen by neighboring properties. Mr. Brock said he does not have the "cut sheets" for the lights, but he can provide them on Wednesday, July 27, 1990. Mr. Lioce suggested that the Commission rely on staff to review the lighting cut sheets to ensure the lighting does not infringe on neighboring properties. Mr. Rosen said he would like the southern portion of the site, behind the new building, to be landscaped. He added that the three parking spaces previously discussed should be removed. Motion Mr. Lioce moved to recommend approval to the City Council for the above - referenced • petition with the following conditions: 1. The petitioner shall provide the required 15' landscape buffer at the western side of the easternmost curbcut on Burns Road. 2. The petitioner shall provide adequate lighting in the rear of the site, as approved by the Police Department. The Planning and Zoning Department staff will ensure that the lighting does not shine onto neighboring properties. 3. The Fire Department connection for the fire sprinkler system in bldg. 2 (4080 Burns Road) shall be relocated to an accessible location. 4. Additional fire hydrants shall be installed on the property to provide adequate fire protection. 5. The new 38,500 sq. ft. building shall have a fire sprinkler system. 6. Two landscape islands shall be placed in future parking lot on eastern side of the • project. Mr. Rosen seconded the motion. Mr. Rosen added another condition as an amendment to the motion: 1. The petitioner shall eliminate one of the parking spaces at western side of the easternmost curbcut on Burns Road in order to meet the required 15' landscape buffer from Burns Road. Mr. Hamzy seconded the amendment to the motion. The amendment to the motion passed by a vote of 5 -2 with Chairman Ornstein and Mr. Lioce dissenting. Mr. Hamzy offered a second amendment to the motion: 1. A landscaping island shall be placed in the parking lot on the western edge of the • property. Mr. Rosen seconded the second amendment. The second amendment passed unanimously by a vote of 7 -0. Mr. Rosen offered a third amendment to the motion: 1. Amend the landscaping on the south side of the property to match the landscaping on the north side of the property. Mr. Alan Strassler seconded the third amendment to the motion. The third amendment to the motion was passed by a vote of 5 -2, with Ms. Serra and Mr. James Leatherman dissenting. The motion, with its three amendments, passed unanimously by a vote of 7 -0. PLANNING AND ZONING PUBLIC HEARING: Z -89 -12 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Caballo Pointe) - Rezoning from Palm Beach County zoning designation AR /SE, Agricultural Residential with a Special Exception to allow expansion of existing commercial horse stables, to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Site Plan approval for 26 single - family, zero lot line patio homes (4.8 du's /acre) with underlying zoning of RS -3, Residential, Single - Family District. (23- 42S -42E) • Mr. Strassler said he had a conflict of interest with this application and he would not participate in the discussion on this project. Chairman Ornstein invited Alternate Member Carl Sabatello to replace Mr. Strassler for this petition's discussion. Mr. Sabatello agreed. Mr. Ellington reviewed the staff report on the Caballo Pointe development. He added that no final detail plan for the fence, front landscaping, entrance sign and card gate has yet to be submitted. He said the petitioner will be required to bring back those features for subsequent resolution. Michael Houston of Urban Design Studio, who is representing the petitioner, reviewed the subject project, adding that no more than two two -story structures in a row. Mr. Houston added that two -story houses are proposed along the southern boundary because • the existing Brazilian pepper trees provide a sufficient buffer. • Mr. Houston added that upon subsequent review of the site, additional space has been discovered. Because of this space, the petitioner is proposing a 12' drainage easement in the southern portion of the property. The zero -lot line homes are flipped at the drainage easement. Chairman Ornstein said he largest concern with this project is the 7 feet side setback for the southern corner lot. He said the minimum should be 10 feet. Mr. Houston responded that a shade trees and a wall will help buffer the house. Mr. Hamzy suggested that two -story buildings be separated and not placed together. He also added that the two lots closest to North Lake Boulevard should not be two -story buildings. He added that he believes that the zero -lot line homes should be placed on the property line. Mr. Hamzy said he was concerned that 7 feet was not enough buffer between the house and the perimeter wall. Mr. Houston said a tree will be placed • between the wall and the house. Mr. Hamzy responded by stating that a tree will not be able to grow because of the small space between the perimeter wall and the building. Mr. Houston said the trees will be no shorter than 12' to 14' high and will be over the one -story roof line. Mr. Sabatello asked if whether the lot coverage proposed exceeds code. Mr. Walton responded that the lot coverage meets code. Ms. Serra said the proposed the 12' drainage easement is rather narrow. She added that she would like the City Engineer to review the easement. Mr. Leatherman said he does not want the perimeter wall to be a plain concrete wall. Mr. Houston responded by saying that he will be coming back before the board for an approval on the design of the wall, which will have columns. Chairman Ornstein stated that the petitioner has too much proposed along the southern • property line. By eliminating one of the lots on the southern portion of the property, • there will be plenty of room for adequate building separations and a drainage easement. At this time, Chairman Ornstein opened up the Public Hearing. Bill Mahar of Horseshoe Acres presented a packet of information he collected on the project to the Commission. He was concerned about the project's setbacks along the property lines. Mr. Mahar said the Horseshoe Acres is a country-type atmosphere and this project is not keeping with that atmosphere. Chairman Ornstein asked if there were any more comments on the project. Hearing none, he then closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Sabatello stated that he would like landscaping along the outside of the walls at the northeast and northwest corners of the site. Mr. Houston said there is a possibility that it could be done. Mr. Sabatello also asked what colors will be used. Mr. Lioce said he would like to see • chips of the colors proposed to be used. Chairman Ornstein said color chips are required. Mr. Houston said the colors are standard classic and Spanish -style colors and that he would hate for the project to be held up by the color chips. Chairman Ornstein stated that the colors were the least of the project's problems. Mr. Walton said he would like Mr. Houston to provide a narrative for all the changes proposed for the project. Mr. Lioce suggested that we postpone this public hearing for an additional meeting. Mort Kakli of Horseshoe Acres said he was concerned that he wants to see the design of the masonry wall. He added that he would like to see the maintenance of the canal adjacent to the subject property. Mr. Lioce made a motion to continue the public hearing until July 10, 1990 so the • petition can submit revised plans to depict: the colors of the buildings, revision of the northeast and northwest corners of the wall to show landscaping outside of the wall, • review proposed 12' drainage easement, narrative of all the changes, final design of the wall, entrance features and security gate. Mr. Leatherman second the motion. The motion to continue the public hearing was passed unanimously by a vote of 7 -0, with Mr. Sabatello substituting for Mr. Strassler, who abstained citing conflict of interest. WORKSHOP: PUD -90 -10 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Sandtree) - 5 -year extension of time for completion of 44 remaining units within Phases 6 and 7 of the Sandtree PUD, created by Ordinance 7, 1978. (19- 42S -43E) Mr. Ellington reviewed the staff report on the project. The petitioner is requesting a five -year extension to its PUD agreement, which was originally approved in 1978. Phases I through V has been constructed according to the plans. Phases VI and VII are not built. Mr. Ellington stated that Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, said the landscaping existing was not installed according to plans and requested that a new landscaping plan • be submitted to reflect the existing conditions. Mr. Larry Smith, representing the petitioner, said he has no objections to the landscaping comments submitted by staff. He said the present owners of the remaining lots have not had the economic wherewithal to build for the past three years. Because of the current economy, the petitioner may not be able to complete the project within the next several years. Chairman Ornstein asked what would happen to this property if the Commission decides to deny this request. Mr. Walton said the subject property would have PUD zoning with no site plan, so it would essentially have no zoning. Ms. Serra suggested that the petitioner provide money to the homeowners' association for improvements to the PUD's existing landscaping. • Commission members also remarked on the lack of plans associated with this project. Mr. Smith said he will check his files for additional plans. Mr. Rosen suggested that Mr. Smith provide photographs of the existing buildings at the site. The Commission directed the petitioner to provide any additional plans for the existing Sandtree PUD and provide 8 x 10 photographs of the existing buildings on the site for the July 10, 1990 Public Hearing for this petition. New Business Ms. Serra asked if the City did not allow for enough parking spaces at the Lake Catherine Sports Complex as people have been parking along the street illegally. Mayor Michael Martino said there is enough parking spaces available, but now there is an over - utilization of the fields. He added that the City is working with the School Board for an agreement for shared parking. Ms. Serra asked Mayor Martino for an update on the proposed annexation. Mayor Martino said that Briger Annexation will be annexed voluntarily and Westwood Gardens, • along with other unincorporated properties, will have an annexation referendum in November. is • Marty R.A. Minor, Secretary V.- Carl Sabyfello