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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 109090CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 9, 1990 REGULAR MEETING 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, FL 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; Alan Strassler, Joseph Hamzy, Domenick Lioce, James Leatherman, Members; Carl Sabatello and Rebecca Serra, Alternate Members. Jack White was not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11. 1990 motion. The motion carried unanimously with Mr. Alan Strassler abstaining. SP -90 -12 - Workshop for Site Plan Review to convert the former Maggie's Saloon (6,944 square feet) to a fruit and vegetable market located on the north side of Northlake Blvd. and east of Roan Lane. (18- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, presented the staff report to the Commission. The Commission question why the Petitioner is not proposing to install the 15' buffer strip in the front of the property. Mr. Ellington explained the existing 5' buffer strip is grandfathered in, however, if it is the will of the Commission to recommend they tear up the existing parking spaces to provide 15' of landscaping, it could be a condition of approval. 0 Mr. Tony Scalisi, owner of the project, addressed the Commission 1 Mr. Mike Rosen made a motion to approve the minutes of the • meeting of September 11, 1990. Mr. Carl Sabatello seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with Mr. Alan Strassler abstaining. SP -90 -12 - Workshop for Site Plan Review to convert the former Maggie's Saloon (6,944 square feet) to a fruit and vegetable market located on the north side of Northlake Blvd. and east of Roan Lane. (18- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, presented the staff report to the Commission. The Commission question why the Petitioner is not proposing to install the 15' buffer strip in the front of the property. Mr. Ellington explained the existing 5' buffer strip is grandfathered in, however, if it is the will of the Commission to recommend they tear up the existing parking spaces to provide 15' of landscaping, it could be a condition of approval. 0 Mr. Tony Scalisi, owner of the project, addressed the Commission 1 • V • stating he would like to keep the parking in front because he plans to expand the existing building in the future and he be- lieves he will need this parking area. Mr. Carl Sabatello asked the Petitioner if he had any problem with the curbing. The Petitioner stated they propose to use asphalt curbing and railroad ties near the building. Mr. Ellington stated the City Engineer recommended concrete curbing. Mr. Scalisi stated the building will be a peach color with white and teal trim. Chairman Ornstein stated the color samples pro- vided looked more like orange and suggested he bring color sam- ples of what they will actually use. Ms. Rebecca Serra asked if there would be daily pickup of ripened vegetables. The Petitioner stated there would be every other day pickup or daily pickup. Chairman Ornstein asked if the deli would consist of food prepa- ration. Mr. Scalisi stated it would be entirely takeout and he will also sell fresh -cut flowers. Mr. Scalisi stated any expan- sion would be additional storage and not sit -down area. The Commission directed the Petitioner to return for Final Site Plan Review on October 23, 1990 and to bring color samples they actually intend to use. SP -90 -13 - Site Plan Review to convert the existing bank portico at First Union Bank, located at the southeast corner of Northlake Blvd. and Military Trail into two offices and to expand the entry way. (24- 42S -42E) Mr. Ellington gave a presentation of the staff report. Mr. Cory Cross from Shepard, Legan, Aldrian addressed the Commission 2 stating he is the Petitioner for the First Union Bank. A discus- 40 sion ensued. Mr. Alan Strassler made a motion to approve the site plan for the above - referenced petition. Mr. Hamzy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. SP -90 -14 - Recommendation to City Council re: Site Plan Review for the installation of a two - million gallon finished water storage tank, backwash water recovery system and a vehicle stor- age structure. Located at 4200 Hood Road. (36- 41S -42E) (In conjunction with a rezoning request Z- 90 -04) WORKSHOP: Z -90 -04 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Sea- coast Utility Authority) Rezoning a 40 -acre site from Palm Beach County's zoning designation of Agricultural Residential with a Special Exception to allow for a water treatment plant to Palm Beach Gardens' zoning designation of GU - Governmental Use. Located at 4200 Hood Road. (36 -41S -42E) Mr. Ellington reviewed the staff report. City Engineer David Getz does recommend approval, however, he does need to see the pavement specifications of the covered parking area which has not • been provided. Staff requests this information be provided prior to the Public Hearing. Mr. Hamzy questioned whether landscaping should be required for the proposed modification. Staff stated the perimeter of the site is heavily vegetated thus does not require landscaping. Mr. Rim Bishop, Executive Director with Seacoast Utilities intro- duced himself as the applicant for the petition. The Commission directed the Petitioner to return for a Public Hearing on October 23, 1990. PUBLIC HEARING: PUD -90 -13 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Oakbrook Corporate Center PUD) Amendment to the Oakbrook Corpo- rate Center PUD to consolidate the Financial Center PUD and the Flame PUD, to modify the approved site plan, to redistribute the square footage of retail and office space and add two bank teller drive - through lanes, and to incorporate previous modifications to • the approved site plan. Located at the southwest corner of PGA 3 • IE • Blvd. and U.S. Highway 1. (23 & 26- 42S -42E) (Adv. 8/27/90) (Recessed from 9/11/90 meeting) Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning & Zoning, addressed the Commission stating the Petitioner submitted a letter requesting an indefinite continuance. Mr. Bill Brant, City Attorney, stated in a letter to the Planning & Zoning Department he suggested we continue this petition in five to six months because there was a Chapter 11 suit filed on this site. The plan for reorganization has not been completed. Mr. Walton stated the Petitioner does intend to proceed on with this project. A discussion ensued regarding the deficiencies from the original- ly approved plan. Mr. Nick Lioce made a motion to terminate this petition with consultation of City Attorney Bill Brant based on lack of move- ment. Mr. James Leatherman seconded the motion. The motion car- ried unanimously. Mr. Lioce made a motion to recommend staff notify Code Enforcement with consultation of City Attorney Bill Brant to investigate violations that exist on this property with regard to the site plan which has been approved and has been adopted as ordinance into the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Mr. Leatherman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Recommendation to City Council re: PUD -90 -17 - (California Smoothie) Amendment to the Planned Unit Development for The Gardens Regional Shopping Mall, created November 15, 1984 by Resolution 62, 1984, to permit the sale and service of beer and wine for on- premise consumption, including the food court area, at "California smoothie" restaurant, Space L -213 (formerly Byers restaurant), within the food court. (5 &6- 42S -43E) Mr. Ellington reviewed the staff report. Mr. Mike Phillips, agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission stating their restaurant has had many requests from customers to have beer or 4 wine with their meal. Mr. Ellington stated there are four res- taurants on site that serve beer and wine. • Mr. Hamzy opposes this application because he feels the alcohol should not be allowed in the food court area but confined to the restaurant. Chairman Ornstein agreed. Mr. Lioce made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of the above - referenced petition. Mr. Mike Rosen seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of 5 to 2, Mr. Hamzy and Mr. Ornstein opposing. WORKSHOP: LU -90 -03 - Recommendation to City Council re: (North County Surgicenter) Amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation on a 2.03 -acre tract of land from Industrial to Professional Office. Located on the south side of Burns Road and immediately east of Interstate I -95. (7- 428 -43E) PREAPPLICATION REVIEW: PUD -90 -18 - Recommendation to City Coun- cil re: (North County Surgicenter) Rezoning a 2.03 -acre site located south of Burns Road and immediately east of Interstate I- 95 from M -1A Light Industrial District to Planned Unit Develop- ment with site plan approval for a 29,000- square foot two -story • building to be used as a surgical center. (7 -42S -43E) • Mr. Ellington discussed the staff report for the referenced petition. Chairman Ornstein expressed concern that this would be spot zoning and the City is losing what little Industrial -zoned areas that are left. Mr. Ellington stated the Surgicenter would be used for patient evaluation and testing, general out - patient surgical procedures and recovery. If additional surgical facilities are not needed, the second floor expansion may be used for medical offices. The Commission expressed concern that there is not adequate parking for this facility. Mr. Fred Roth, Michael B. Schorah & Associates stated this has previously been approved for an office building. The reason they 5 • • are requesting a rezoning is because the office use that is approved does not allow for medical use. Mr. Larry Kustin, agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commis- sion and reviewed the floor plan. A discussion ensued. The Commission requested that the parking be restudied, the Euca- lyptus trees proposed for along Burns Road be moved and eliminate the names of the doctors on the sign. The Commission recommended the Petitioner pay particular attention to the rear elevation of the building because of its plainness and lack of style. The Commission directed the Petitioner to return for a Public Hearing on November 13, 1990. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning and zoning Commission will be held Tuesday, October 23, 1990. GISELE FOSTER, SECRETARY n