HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 091489CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SEPTEMBER 14, 1989
8:00 P.M.
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Martino, subsequent to the adjournment of the
Special Regular Meeting.
ROLL CALL The Secretary called the roll, and present were: Mayor Martino,
Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Russo. Councilman Kiselewski and Vice
Mayor Aldred were not in attendance as they were out -of -town.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Policemen's
Retirement Trust Fund Monday, 9118/89, 5:30 P.M. at the Central Fire
Station; and a City Council Regular Meeting, Thursday, 9/21189, 8:00 P.M.
®EMS BY THE in the Assembly Room.
CITY MANAGER
PROSPERITY FARMS The City Manager reported on meetings re: right of way on Prosperity Farms
Road and the planning process for imprrvemrnts to that road. The City
Council will discuss this further at their Regular Meeting of 9/21/89.
REPORTS BY THE
MAYOR AND CITY
uOUNCIL
MAYOR MARTINO The Mayor �.aorted that the Planning and Zoning roard met Tuesday.
The minutes of this meeting are on file in the City Clerk's office.
Mayor Martino reported he and the City Manager attended a conference in
Orlando re: impact fees. The Mayor suggested the City consider hiring a
consultant, perhaps Dr. Nicholas, to help with the City's Impact Fee
plans. The Council agreed that Dr. Nicholas come to a City Council
® meeting to make a presentation.
7� Mayor Martino reported meeting with residents re: Lake Cather,ne. The
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Mayor felt the residents received a better understanding of the plan.
Sill Bevelle, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, presented a copy of a letter
from his committee stating they have found a compromise impossible and
they will continue to monitor the site plan as it progresses. The Mayor
thanked the residents for their participation in tnis project.
Councilwnman Monroe felt the City Newsletter could include a synopsis of
what projects are being considered or passed by the City Council. Mayor
Martino felt the Newsletter could contain a forecast and that the
Newsletter could be issued 8 times a year.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 80,1989
It was the
concensus of the City Council to
appoint Selema Oxnevara, David
Miller and
James McGrath to the City's Art
Advisory Committee as well as
Will Ray as the representative of the Palm
Beach County Council of Arts
and Howard
Ostrout as the representative of
the Northern Palm Beaches
Chamber of
Commerce.
The City Council will consider adoption of
Resolution 80, 1989, t their
Regular Meeting of 9/21/89.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 23,1989 The City Clerk was directed to correct the Section of the Code referenced
in Ordinance 23, 1989, to read Section 156 instead of 151.
The City Council expressed no concerns with Ordinance 23, 1989, repealing
Section 156.03 (8), which pertains to membership of the Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee and substituting in its place a new Section
156.03 (B) which provides that the membership of said commiittee shall be
the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The City Council will consider second reading and adoption of C- r+tinan ^e
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23, 1^80, at their of October 5, 1989.
ORDINANCE 24,1989 The City Council expressed no concerns re: Ordinance 24, 1989, repealing
paragraph (A) of Section 32.51 of the Palm Beach Gardens Code and pro-
viding that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of 7 members
and 2 alternate members and amending paragraph (C) of said S,,ion to pro-
vide that members and alternate members shall be appointed by Resolution.
The City Council will consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance
24, 1989, at their Regular Meeting of October 5, 1989.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
COMPREHENSIVE LAND
USE PLAN Mr. Scott Herrington of Resource Engineering made a presentation to the
City Council re: the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan submitted to the
State 7/7/89, making suggestions on how to prepare comments for the DCA
meeting and preparations that should be done by the City in the next 30
days.
NORTHLAKE CENTRE Bristol Ellington of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City
Council re: rezoning of 4.648 acres from Palm Beach County designation of
RM (Multiple Family Residential District - Medium Density) to PUD
(Northlake Centre) with underlying zoning of PO (Professional Office),
located on the south side of Northlake Boulevard and on the east and west
sides of Dania Drive.
Mr. Joe Legan, authorized agent for Northlake Commercial Properties, made
a presentation re: a general overview of the proposed project, including
elevations. Traffic was discussed, and the petitioner agreed to have a
study done rc: ingress /egress to this property. The petitioner discussed
® signage, which included a total of 4 signs. The petitioner was advised
that it was the concensus of the City Council to maintain the 20 foot
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landscaped buffer strip along Northlake Boulevard. The petitioner was
also directed to get letters from Waste Management and the Fire Department
with their concerns or approvals for this project.
Kahart Pinder, City Traffic Consultant, discussed impacts this project
would have on surrounding roadways and his concerns with problems at the
intersection. The petitioner was directed to get a letter from Palm Beach
County stating they had no concerns with traffic.
Councilwoman Monroe expressed her concerns with the remainder of develop-
ment on Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail and wanted to be sure that
the roads would be able to handle additional traffic.
Mayor Martino stated th's petition would be workshopped on the 28th and
would like the traffic questions answered at that time. The Mayor also
requested more information re: interfacing with the neighboring proper-
ties, building materials, colors.
NORTHLAKE CENTRE The City Council expressed no concerns with the annexation of 4.648 acres
ANNEXATION
located on the south side of Northlake Boulevard and on the east and west
sines of Dania Drive.
M -31A TRACt
PGA NATIONAL Bristol Ellington of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City
Council re: creation of a PUD on N11-31A Tract of the PGA National PCD, pro-
posed to consist of 61 one- and two - story, semi - custom single family
homes, discussing conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff for approval of this project. The City Manager
stated there would be a need for one electric and one water meter per home
since lots along the gaff course propose homes with apartments over the
garages.
Mr. flank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio, showed detailed plans,
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Including floor plans, and stated the petitioner agreed with all con-
ditions of approval, except Condition 1, minimum cross - sections. Mr.
Skokowski presented sames of colors and materials proposed for the pro -
ject.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary documents for the
Council's consideration at their Regular Meeting of 9121/89.
THE ISLAND
Mr. Ted Sabatello, developer of "The Island" at PGA National, addressed
the City Council re: need for vacation of easement on certain lots within
this project. The City Council will consider a resolution for vacation of
the easements at their Regular Meeting of October 5, 1989. Mr. Sabatello
was directed to prepare a petition 'c the amendment to the PUD for zero-
lot-line units and go through the Planning and Zoning Commission before
coming before the City Council.
LAKE CATHERINE
Bristol Ellington of the Planning and Zoning Department addressed the City
Council re: Rezoning of 85.92 acres from PDA & RH to PUD with the uses
designated in RS -2 and RM, and site plan approval for the construction of
298 dwelling units (3.49 du's) and a 10.79 acre park (Lake Catherine)
located 575 feet north of Northlake Boulevard on the east and west side of
MacArthur Boulevard.
STEVE GODF'REY
Mr. Steve Godfrey, traffic consultant for the petitioner, stated they have
done traffic studies on the impact of this project on surrounding roadways
and felt the impact was minimal. Mayor Martino requested the petitioner
alert Palm Beach County re: needs of time for traffic light on Northlake
Boulevard. Councilwoman Monroe requested a traffic count be done on
Lighthouse Drive and MacArthur Boulevard. The City Council requested more
detail on traffic impacts on Silverthorne and 91st Street. Na -mr Ma-tino
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requested documentation re: paving of roads and the donation of property
to the City for the park. Mayor Martino also requested testing of the
lake water. Attorney Royce presented a check list on the park donation
that inlcluded the development of a 10.79 acre park. Attorney Royce
stated the developer would be paying $150,000 for School Impact Fees.
Mayor N' -.rtino felt there should be an interlocal agreement with the School
Board re: impact fees, and requested the petitioner construct a pedestrian
bridge for students at Howell Watkins to cross MacArthur Boulevard.
Mayor Martino directed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordi-
nance for the Council's consideration of first reading at their Regular
Meeting of 9/21/89. The Mayor stated the Council will hold a Public
Informational Workshop at their Workshop Meeting of 9/28189 to receive any
comments from the public on this project.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
12 :15 A.M.
MAYOR MARTINO -7Y COUNCILWOMAN MONROE
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