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
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Mr. Mike
Rosen made a
motion to
approve the minutes
of the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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