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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
AUGUST 17, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room of
the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The City Clerk called the roll, and present were: Mayor Martino,
Vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski, and
Councilman Russo.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of 8/3189 were unanimously approved as
written.
Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on Tuesday, August 22, 1989, at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Martino announced the City Council had a lengthy agenda this evening
and would attempt to cover as many items as possible, however, the meeting
would adjourn at midnight end the remainder of items not discussed would
be postponed to August 31, 1989, at 8:00 P.M.
The City Manager opened and read the following bids for lighting of cer-
tain ballfields within the City, as advertised in the Palm Beach Post
Times August 2, 1989:
Structural Contractors, Ltd - 2 Ballfields: $84,158
(Required Bid Bond Submitted) 1 Soccer Field: $48,624
Higgins Electrict, Inc. - 2 Ballfields: $76,000
(Required Bid Bond Not Submitted) I Soccer Field: 43,000
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PRESENTATION -
GARDENS SUITES
HOTEL
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ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
LAKE CATHERINE
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Quality Electric Cintracting,
Inc. -2
Ballfields: $102,444 (Musco Lighting)
(Required Bid Bond
Submitted)
1
Soccer Field: 55,545 (Musco Lighting)
2
Ballfields: $95,000 (Gen.ETec.Light.)
1
Soccer Field:$49,000(Gen.El^_c.Light.)
Signal Construction
Co.,Inc. -
2
6allfields: $83,000
(Required Bid Bond
Submitted)
1
Soccer Field: $43,500
American Lighting Maintenance
- 2
Ballfields: $81,968.04
(Required Bid Bond
Submitted)
1
Soccer Field: 42,854.82
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the bids were remanded to the
City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation for their review and
recommendation.
Attorney Fred Cohen, authorized agent for Gardens Suites Hotel addressed
the City Council requesting credit for the fountain and landscape feature
in front of the hotel towards their required Art in Public Places dona-
tion.
The City Council requested Attorney Cohen present his plans to the Art
Corrmittee of the Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce for their
review and recommendation to the City Council. The City Council stated
they will further review this request at their Regular Meeting of
September 7, 1989, and requested the petitioner have elevations showing
the height of the fountain at that time. The maJority of Council did not
feel full credit should be given for the fountain feature since a fountain
was part of the originally approved site plan for this hotel.
The City Manager gave a brief report on the financial aspects of a
referendum election to purchase the Lake Catherine property. The City
Manager recoTrnended the City not consider a referendum as it would not be
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g_id rinar,:sa'ily for u'cie City. Mr. Joe Wise, Senior Vice President of
William R. Hough and Company, gave a brief explanation on his report and
evaluation hr submitted re: referendum for Lake Catherine property.
Attorney Thomas J. Baird, representing Citizens to Save Lake Catherine
requested a few weeks to examine the report before discussing alternatives
with the City Council. The City Council agreed to further discuss this
Item at a meeting on August 31, 1989.
COMPREHENSIVE LAND
USE PLAN
The City Manager reported Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council has
placed the City's recently submitted Comprehensive Land Use Plan on their
agenda for 8/18/89, and stated Richard Walton of the Planning and Zoning
Department will be attend the meeting.
OWING CONTRACT
Per a recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously
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approved a one year extension of the City's towirg contract with Lyon's
Towing.
PUBLIX
The City Manager stated the Publix store located at PGA & Military has
presented additional information in an effort to receive approval to
extend their store. It was the concensus of the City Council not to
review these revised plans since they still do not solve any of the
parking problems in this shopping center
NAVAL RESERVE
BUILDING
Per a recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously
approved the purchase of the Naval Reserve Building on Riverside Drive for
$745,000, with funding to come from the Recreation Land and Facility
Account. Councilman Aldred requested the building be inspected for radon
gas before purchase.
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ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino reported attending a meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and stated the minutes will reflect actions taken at ti —,
meeting. Mayor Martino stated the meeting of the Beautification and
Envi,onmental Committee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported the Solid Waste Authority has filed suit
against Palm Beach County.
Councilman Kiselewski reported attending a meeting of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization this morning where discussions took place re: down-
town transfer facility to tie into Tri -Rail.
Councilman Kiselewski discussed the selection of alternate members to the
MPO and suggested a letter be written to Mr. Randy Whitfield listing all
members of the City Council as alternates. This would enable other
Council members to attend MPO meetings when Councilman Kiselewski could
not attend.
REPORTS BY THE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo reported attending a meeting on Monday of the Blue Ribbon
Committee re: proposed teen club. Councilman Russo stated there was a lot
of involved teens at the meeting and there are plans for a party in the
beginning of October.
Councilman Russo stated he received a copy of a rough draft ordinance from
the City Attorney re: fire impact fees, and stated he would like to see
this on a September agenda for the City Council's consideration of adop-
tion.
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COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC
HELMET PURANTEE
Mr. Helmet Purantee, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, commended the City
Council for fiscal integrity in the past and urged the Council to continue
same on any further issues that come before them.
SAM CARSILLO
Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City
Council stating there is a resident who is willing to donate a canine dog,
complete with truck and equipment, to the Police Department.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 48,1989
Mr. Richard Walton of the Planning and Toning Department addressed the
City Council re: Resolution 48, 1989, outlining remaining engineering and
staff concerns.
Mr. Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio addressed the City Council
reviewing amended plans. Mr. Skokowski outlined the proposed sidewalk as
requested by the City Council and further agreed to extend the sidewalk to
General Drive. Mr. Skokows'i stated the petitioner will provide 20 foot
of paved area and 2 foot of drainage area on either side of all roadways,
except at access areas where these would not be 2 feet on either side of
the paved area. At the request of Mayor Martino, Mr. Skokowski stated the
access areas would involve the following lots: 53 - 55; 91 - 93, 13 - 21,
and 42 - 46. The City Council agreed to this compromise.
Mr. Frank Parkin, President of the Windermere Homeowners Association,
addressed the City Council stating his concern that approval of this pro-
ject would further congest traffic on General Drive. Mr. Skokowski stated
he will discuss this issue with the Windemere Homeowners Association
before another project in this area comes before the City Council.
Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
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Resolution 48, 1989, creation of a PUD on 24.122 -acre M -27 Tract of PGA
National PCD, consisting of 202 zero lot -line single family units.
Resolution 48, 1989, was adopted by the City Council by a vote of 3 ayes
and I nay. The nay vote was cast by Councilman Russo, who felt the pro-
ject density was too much for the area.
RESOLUTION 67,1989 Richo -d Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City
Council re: Resolution 67, 1989, detailing proposed plans. Mr. Ed
Dailey, Jr., detailed elevations for the proposed PGA of America
Headquarters Building PUD amendment.
At the request of the City Council, the City Clerk was directed to amend
Resolution 67, 1989, to include the following new Section 2, and renum-
bering of the remaining sections: "Section 2. If and when the new use of
this building changes from a single administrative use, the new use shall
be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. At
such tim. the proposed 90 reserved parking spaces on the s'.c plan may be
required to be paved."
Per a concensus of th? City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 67, 1989, amendment to PGA of America Headquarters Building
PUD, created 11/15/79 via Resolution 93, 1979, to allow for a 2 story
addition of approximately 4,000 s.f. on the northwest side of the existin,
structure; extension of existing parking area to provide 50 additional
spaces to .n., south of the structure; addition of new retaining walls and
revamping of existing berm; renovations and alterations to lower level of
structure; and renovations and alterations to existing Board Room on the
OR second level of the structure.
Resolution 67, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City CcU-cil.
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RESOLUTION 68,1989 'Richard Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City
Council re: Resolution 68, 1989, explaining the request by the owners of
the Moonlight Cafe. The City Attorney explained that this resolution
would enable the applicant to go before the Site Plan and Appearance
Review Committee to seek approval of a neon tight in the window.
Per a �lranimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, Resolution 68,'19H, amending Resolution 44, 1987, which created
"Gardens East Plaza ", also known as Promenade Shopping Plaza, a Planned
Unit Development, by authorizing the use of neon lighting in the windows
of the various business establishents.
Resolution 68, 1989, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
-QRDINANCES
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'ORDINANCE 21,1989 Richard Walton of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City
Council re: Prosperity Corporate Plaza, detail,;ng amendments to the plans,
incorpora.ing the thoughts of the City Council from the Regular Meeting of
August 3, 1989.
Mr. Jeffrey Ornstein, architect for the project, addressed the City
Council, presenting elevations.
The City Council requested, and the petitioner agreed, to lower the height
of the parapet. The City Council requested the traffic consultant for the
project obtain a letter from the County Engineering Department re: sche-
duled plans to widen Prosperity Farms Road. The City Council further
requested the petitioner obtain a letter from the City Fire Marshall
stating his concerns have been resolved. The City Council will consider
® second reading and approval of Ordinance 21, 1989, at their Regular
Meeting of September 7, 1989.
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WTHANCE 22 1989 Richard Walton of 't ":c Manning and Zoning Department addressed the City
Council re: Ordinance 22, 1989, amendment to "Hidden Hollow" PUD.
Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for Sabateilo Development
Corporation, addressed the City Council requesting amendments to Ordinance
22, 1989 in Section 2 and Section 3. Mr. Skokowski stated Sectinn 2
should be rewritten so that additional right -of -way will be dedicated to
Palm P,-ach County. The City Council directed the petitioner to work with
the City Attorney so that he can make the necessary amendments to
Ordinance 22, 1989.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, on first reading, Ordinance 22, 1982, amendment to Hidden Hollow
PUD, created 1213187 via Ordinance 15, 1987, located on the south side of
Northlake Boulevard at Howell Lane, proposed to consist of 37 single
family units in lieu of the approved 50 multi - family units. The City
Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 22, 1989,
at their Regular Meeting of September 7, 1989.
ORDINANCE 23,1989 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, on first reading, Ordinance 23, 1989, repealing Section 159.03(8),
which pertains to membership of the Site Plan and Appearance Review
Committee and substituting in its place and stead a new Section 159.03(6)
which provides that the membership of said Committee shall be the members
cf the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Aldred requested a
written report from City staff outlining how merging of the Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission would
work and the new committee's function.
�DINANCE 24,1989 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, on first reading, Ordinance 24, 1989, repealing Paragrap; (A) of
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Section 32.51 of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, and providing that the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of 7 members and 2 alternate
members, and providing that Planning and Zoning Commission members and
alternate members shall be appointed by Resolution.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
WINCHESTER COURTS The City Manager stated he has received a letter from Mr. George Frances
of Winchester Development Corporation, requested reimbursement of $10,000
Impact Fee for late completion of the Winchester Courts project.
Per a recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously
agreed to reimburse Mr. Frances $5,000 of the fee, minus any outstanding
engineering fees.
SOSPERITY OAKS Mr. Dennis P. Koehler, authorized agent for Health Care and Retirement
Corporation, addressed the City Council re: amendment to 27.357 -acre
Prosperity Oaks PUD, created 2/7/85 via Ordinance 1, 1985, and amended
5/19/88 via Ordinance 23, 1986, to allow for a 1.15 -acre expansion of the
permitted uses within CG -1 (General Commercial) District, into that por-
tion of the PUD currently designated RH (Residential High Density)
District; site plan approval for a 46.662 s.f. 120 -bed nursing home faci-
lity on Tract "J "; and release of existing Unity of Title. Mr. Koehler
further stated the petitioner is requested a one year extension to 2/7/91.
At the Council's request, Mr. Koehler stated he will have a copy of an
executed agreement with Prosperity Oaks re: cross access maintenance
agreement.
The City Council expressed no major concerns and directed the petitioner
to work with the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for the
Council's consideration. The City Council requested a copy of Ordinance