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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 042789Ll 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 0 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 4/27/89 PAGE. 2 0 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 4/27/89 0 PAGE, 3 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 4/27/89 PAGE 4 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 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 4/27/89 PAGE 5 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. 4 T COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 4/27/89 PAGE 6 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 i 660NCILMAN RUSSO LINDA KOSIER, —TY CITY CLERK