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CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
APRIL 27, 1989
The Workshop 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.
ROLL CALL
The Deputy City Clerk called the roll and present were: Mayor Martino,
Vice ;ayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski, and
Councilman Russo.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Recreation
Advisory Board on Tuesday, May 2, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. as well as a meeting
of the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee on the same date.
ITEMS BY THE
r TY MANAGER
SCULPTURE
The City Manager stated the sculpture "Double Rainbow ", on loan to the
City for a period of 2 years, supporting Art in Public Places, arrived
Wednesday morning, and invited everyone to view it at the front entrance
to City Hall,
CLUP MEETING
The City Manager stated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan meeting that
was cancelled on Wednesday has been rescheduled for Monday, May 1, 1989,
at 7:30 P.M.
MEDIA COVERAGE -
SCULPTURE
The City Manager stated there will be a breakfast on Monday, May 22, 1989,
and an "unveiling" of the sculpture "Deuole Rainbows" to provide an oppor-
tunity for the media to take pictures.
POLICE CHIEF
The City Manager stated he gave copies of resumes and a list of applicants
for the Police Chief inte w Pews which are scheduled to take place on
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Saturday, May 13, 1589, at 8:00 A.M. It was the concensus of the City
Council to conduct these interviews at the requested scheduled time.
GUARDHOUSE -
PGA NATIONAL
The City Manager stated he has researched the complaint re: location of
guardhouse on Ryder Cup Boulevard in PGA National, and stated the distance
Is correct. Mr. Tendrich of PGA National will look into further screening
and w,il advise the City of their decision.
GULF STATIONS
The City Manager stated all Gulf Stations have been bought by BP, a
British petroleum company, and will be painted 2 shades of green. This
will be coming before the City's Site Plan and Appearance Review
Committee.
PUBLIC GULF COURSE
The City Manager stated that Seacoast Utility Authority has agreed with
discussions re: public golf course and he will now begin discussions with
Palm Beach County.
BIKE PATH -
ALLAMANDA
The City Manager stated Palm Beach County has agreed to pay for the
installation of a b` „ge path on Burns Road, by Ailamanda, if the City will
do the installation. It was the concensus of the City Council to accept
this offer and directed the City Manager to request a formal vote of the
City Council at their Regular Meeting of May 4, 1989.
FPL POWER LINES
The City Manager stated he met with Florida Power ana Light Company re:
alignment for future transmission lines and have offered a compromise.
Once he receives further information, he will advise the City Council.
REPORTS
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI
Councilman Kiselewski stated he has been in touch with DOT re: traffic
signal at Central and PGA Boulevards not yet functioning. Councilman
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Kiselewski stated some repairs to the boxes needs to be done since the
County has used parts for other lights, however, he was promised it would
be working in the very near future.
Councilman Kiselewski stated the County has passed an ordinance re: zoning
for Site 1 for the Solid Waste Authority, and have back dated the
Ordinance to January 17, 1989. The Solid Waste Authority is researching
the legality of this action.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONRO_E Councilwoman Monroe reported attending a meeting of the Landscape
Ordinance Commitee on Wednesday, minutes of which are on file in the City
Clerk's Office.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
.a DITY COUNCIL
tOUN� CTLMAN RUSSO Councilman Russo gave each Council member a new formula for Recreation
Impact Fees and requested they review same. Councilwoman Monroe felt
that the City could not just apply impact fees to DRIB, but needed to
obtain fees from smallzr applicants as well.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONROE Councilwoman Monroe expressed her concern re: bills before the legislature
and was informed that the Mayor and City Manager were preparing responses
to some of the proposed legislation.
COMMENTS FROM
THE PUBLIC
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City
Council with several concerns, including: train whistles, City -owned
library, heliport, and bike paths.
INANCES
ORDINANCE 8, 1989 Mr. Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the "ity
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Council re: Ordinance 8, 1989, rezoning 1312.85 acres, including site com-
monly known as °J.O.M. Country Club ", offering several amendments to the
proposed Ordinance. It was the concensus of the City Council to accept
these amendment, ari directed staff to incorporate them into the
appropriate place in Ordinance 8, 1983.
Mr. Hank Skokowskl, authorized agent for Hansen - Florida Company, addressed
the City Council briefly outlining the proposed master plan. Mayor
Martino requested any input from the public. Mr. Hank James, Mr. Vincent
Papoalardo, Mr. Jay Adolph, Mr. Andy Helgesen, Mr. Mike Rosen, and Mr.
Bobby Bryant, representing residents in the area of "J.O.M." rezoning,
addressed the City Council stating all their concerns have been answered
and stated they support the proposed project. Mr. Steve Burcini, 9469
Howell Lane, addressed the City Council with his concern re: 4 -lane main
entrance feeder road and requested the City Council direct the petitioner
to re -route the road.
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Attorney Royce, legal consultant for
the applicant, stated Hansen - Florida Inc. has no plans to sell the pro-
perty to Japanese developers. Mayor Martino stated he invited the
Hansen- Florida Inc. to the May 4, 1989, Public Hearing so they can become
aware of what the City is expecting of them.
The City Council requested, and the petitioner agreed, to include in the
ordinance, a solution to Mr. Burcini's request re: road being too close to
his home. Mr. Skokowski stated there is a misunderstanding; that it is
not a 4 -lane road, but a 2 -lane road that is 200 -300 feet from any deve-
lopment that would take place on Mr. Burcini's property. Mr. Skokowski
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was directed to meet with staff to include in the ordinance a provison
that roadways wouid not be any closer than 200 feet from property lines.
It was the concensus of the City Council that Section 19. of Ordinance 8,
1989, closing of Holly Drive, remain as written.
The City Council directed the petitioner to meet with City Staff to incor-
porate the requests of the City Council into Ordinance 8, 1989, before
next Thursday's meeting.
The City Council will consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance 8,
1989, at their Regular Meeting of May 4, 1989, at 8:00 P.M.
ORDINANCE 50, 1988 Mr. Richard Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City
Council re: Ordinance 50, 1988, creation of a PUD, with land uses per-
mitted being those as set forth in the CG -1 General Commercial Zoning
District, proposed to consist of a two -story retail center to be located
on 4.5 acres fronting on the south side of PGA Boulevard, east of
Fairchild Gardens Avenue, directly across from "The Gardens" regional
shopping center. Mr. Walton stated the petitioner has requested 2 amend-
ments to the proposed plans. One amendment is to allow Eckerd Eye Care
Center as a tenant. The second amendment requests a drive -thru teller
facility at the easternmos� section of the proposed building. It was the
concensus of the City Council to permit the inclusion of tie Eckerd Eye
Care facility, however, felt if the petitioner wanted to include the
drive -thru facility the project would have to go back through the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Mr. Skokowski, authorized agent for applicant Mr.
Vincent J. Pappalardo, stated he and his client would make a decision
based on comments received from the City Council and would inform City
staff of their decision Friday morning.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
PROPOSED HIGH
SCHOOL - 60 ACRES
Mr. Richard Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City
Council re: creation of a P'JD, with those uses permitted in the City's GU
- Governmental Use District, enabling development of a high school on a
60 -acre parcel located on the south side of Donald Ross Road, between
Military Trail and Central Boulevard.
Mayor Martino explained to the City Council that the School Board is
requesting the City Council schedule first reading for this project on May
4, 1989, as well as a workshop on that date, and a second reading and
adoption of the Ordinance on May 18, 1989. The City Council agreed to
this schedule, but warned Mr. Hernandez of the School Board, that all
questions and concerns must be answerQd before the May 18, 1989, meeting.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary documents, and the
City Clerk was directed to advertise the Public Hearing for the May 18,
1989, City Council Regular Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to c- .3cuss, the meeting was adjcurned at
12:10 A.M.
APPROVAL
MAYOR MAMBO' LOUN ILWOMAN MON OE
VICE MAYOR ALDRED COU CILMAN KISELEWSKI
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660NCILMAN RUSSO
LINDA KOSIER, —TY CITY CLERK