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WORKSHOP MEETING
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
OCTOCER 12, 1989
The Worksho�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, in the Assembly Room of the Municipal Complex,
10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with
the Plpdge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Martino noted all Council members were present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Policemen's
Retirement Trust Board at the Central Fire Station on Monday, October 16,
1989, at 5:30 P.M.
ITEMS BY THE
rTTY MANAGER
' TY TRAFFIC
,rORMANCE
ORDINANCE
The City Manager stated a letter was received from Palm Beach County re:
Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance requesting a contact person for
the City. The City Council expressed no concerns with the City Manager's
recommendation that City Engineer Lennart Lindahl being the contact person
for the City.
LETTERS OF INTEREST
COMPREHENSIVE LAND
USE PLAN
The City Manager stated the City has eceived a number of letters of
interest for completion of the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and
hopes to make a recommendation to the City Council next week.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
CARS 'WITHIN JDM
The City Manager stated there will be Sheriff's Department patrol ears
within the JDM PCD as they are under contract with Hansen - Florida, Inc.
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The City Manager stated the Sheriff's Department has a Contract Division
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to provid,- this service to various areas.
RE" ORTS by THE
Pil,'OR AND CITY
COiJNCIL
MAYOR MARTINO
Mayor Martino reported attending a meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission on Tuesday, minutes of which are on file in the City Clerk's
Office,
COUNCILMAN RI!SSO
Councilman Russo reported attending a meeting of the Recreation Advisory
Board on Tuesday, where a portion of the meeting was on the proposed park
at Lake Catherine. The members of the Board were in favor of the park
after viewing the plans. Councilman Russo stated the Board has begun
discussions on the 17 acre park and what will be needed for this site.
Councilman Russo stated he spoke to members of the Merit System Board
after their meeting on Tuesday, and stated they adjourned to November 21,
1989, when they will further discuss the Employee Manual.
Councilman Russo reported attending a meeting of the Youth Organization
and stated the teens in the area are excited and very involved in this
organization.
ITEMS BY THE
MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL
COUNCILMAN RUSSO
At the request of Councilman Russo, the City Manager was requested to look
into the cost of a street sweeper.
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI
Councilman Kiseiewski referenced last week's meeting where it hpd been
brought to the City Council's attention that a development order had been
violated and suggested that future development orders include an
authority to stop development of a project for a period of time to
correspond with the severity of the offense committed.
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cou.ilrrun K3solc,,�kl c;;prabsed his concern with violations being
overlooked by Code Enforcement.
Councilman Kisclewski stated he has been wditing several months for
the revision of the Sign Code to be presented.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 22,1989
Mayor Martino stated Resolution 22, 1989, is an Inter;ocal Agreement bet-
ween the City and Palm Beach County re: General Aviation Airport that was
discussed earlier this year and has been reviewed by the City Attorney for
some time. The Agreement has been resubmitted to the City Council with
amendments for their consideration. The City Attorney stated he has been
negotiating with the County re: amendments to the Agreement, and outlined
what has been changed.
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The City Clerk was directed to make the following corrections to the
Interlocal Agreement: Page 1, second line, change 1988 to 1989;
Page 1, 5th "Whereas" paragraph, first line, should read "agreed to not
object "; Restriction Page, first restriction, tale poundage limitation in
first sentence and add to last sentence so it will apply to all 3 runways.
It was also suggested that a legal description be attached to the map.
Restriction # 11 should read "The City of Palm Beach Gardens" instead of
"The Community of Palm Beach Gardens".
Councilman Russo expressed his concerns with Page 3, paragraph 4 of the
Agreement, stating he is against signing an agreement that prohibits
future City Councils from being able to fight anything tha -. may happen
with this Airport. Mayor Martino explained that this paragraph hinges
around the 12 restrictions. The City Attorney explained that the County
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does not want the City involved in the operation of the airport, and that
is what is referenced in this section. If a new item that is not covered
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in this agreement is brought up by the County, the City is free to
protest the County. Councilman Russo stated he was still con-
cerned with the wording and stated he will meet with the County before
this Agreement is signed in an attempt to have this wording changed.
A representative of the Citizens for Relocation of the Airport submitted a
letter to the City Council expressing their concerns with the Interlocal
Agreement.
RESOLUTION 90,1989 Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council
re: Parcel 2, located within the JDM PCD, stating that the City Council
has received a letter from Mark Hendrickscn, City Forester, outling
correspondence with the petitioner re: unauthorized removal of trees
1k within this project.
Mr. Ken Blair, representing Hansen- Florida, Inc., addressed the City
Council stating the incident with unauthorized removal of trees was a sin-
cere accident and was not done with any kind of malicious intent, and has
been the orrly time this has happened in the JDM PCD process. Mr. Blair
stated they have taken steps to insure this never happens again and apolo-
gized for the incident.
Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, read a letter from Hansen
Properties offering to replace 3 new trees for every tree that was
removed, wherever the City directs (not necessarily on Hansen property).
It was the consensus of the City Council to have City staff handle this
agreement, and report back to the City Council on the final agreement.
Mr. Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio, addressed the City Council re:
creation of a PUD on 16.97 -acre "Parcel 2" on Master Plan for JDM PCD,
created 5/18/89 via Ordinance 8, 1989, proposed to consist of q9 zero -lot-
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ur „ss. ter. SKokowski presented pictures of similar homes in Boca Raton
that are proposed for this project.
Mr. Tom Benedict, architect for the project, addressed the City Council
re: lot sizes, and unit pans. Mr. Dave Blackerns, landscape architect
for the project, discussed landscape plans, stating there is a minimum
budget of $8,000 per tot for landscaping.
Mr. Skokowski stated there have been nn concerns expressed by City staff,
and the only concern from the City Engineer re: width of the cul -de -sac
has been accommodated. Plans propose a sidewalk on one side of the road-
way. Councilman Monroe stated she is concerned with possible parking
problem areas because of 3 bedroom units and guest quarters on zero-lot-
line units. The City Council will consider adoption of Resolution 90,
1989, at their Regular Meeting of 10/19/89.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 31,1989 Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council
re: The Oaks PUD, stating remaining issues include the location of the
recreation facility and office complex, and clarification of some of the
proposed conditions. Mayor Martino stated the City Manager, the DiVOsta
representatives, and representatives of 2 additional groups, are meeting
re: recreational facility and will present the results of that meeting
in another week.
Attorney Ray Royce, attorney for the petitioner, addressed the City
Council re: conditions (Exhibit C), and in some cases r�4�ested amendments
as follows:
41. Attorney Royce requested this condition read, "The applicant will
provide by March 1, 1991, an approximate 11 -acre park site, an 8 -foot wide
jogging path, a parking lot to accommodate 40 cars, and a monetary contri-
bution towards the construction of a community center ".
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#2. Attorney Royce requested this condition read, "The applicant shall
construct a 6 -foot wide pathway of concrete at the southeast corner of the
residential portion of the development shown on the Master Site Plan ".
#3. Attorney Royce requested a two -story limitation on the office
building, however, it was the concensus of the City Council that they did
not approve where the office building was located.
#4. Remains as written.
#5. Aikorney Royce requested an additional sentence be added to read,
"Sixty -seven oak trees shall remain in place and 31 oak trees be relo-
cated.
#6. Remains as written.
V. Attorney Royce requested that the words "in writing by the Landscape
Architect of Record and the City Forester ", be added after the word
"approved ".
#8. Add at the end of this condition add "one palm tree will be added for
each palm tree lost ".
qr #9. Remains as written.
#10. The City Cour,cil requested input from the Fire Chief re: emergency
accesses.
#11. Attorney Royce requested, and the City Council agree,i, this condition
be eliminated.
#12. Remains as written.
#13. This condition will be substituted with the conditions setforth in
Mr. Pindar's letter dated 9 /6/89.
Attorney Royce requested, and the Council a;reed, that the petitioner can
use one color for the roofs.
Mayor Martino reminded the petitioner to present a site plan for multiple
family, resolve the church issue, have all engineers meet 'a: cross-
section on Campus Drive, and resolve the issue of the 11 -acre sl +e. The
City Council will further workshop this item at the next workshop meeting.
EMS FOR DISCUSSION
SIENA OAKS Rlchard.Walton, Planninn and Zoning Director, reviewed his memo to the
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City Council dated 10 /10 /89, outlining conditions agreed upon by the
applicant at a meeting between City staff, the applicant and the School
Board. Mr. Walton stated the petitioner has agreed to deed 8 acres north
and east of Allamanda School for preservation purposes, but will allow the
school access and use for nature studies. The petitioner has agreed that
the primary access to the school will be from Prosperity Farms Road with
all bus access being from that direction. If a light is warranted for
this access, it will be provided by the developer. The applicant ha-
agreed to provide an access to the school from Burns Road, to be gated
and closed at non - school hours, allowing for an exit onto Prosperity Farms
Road. The applicant agreed to provide µn adequate turn - around at the
south entrance on Allamanda 0riv ^,
Attorney Raymond Royce rev'ewed the latest site plan, and stated the
applicant is adamantly against the cul -de -sac since they did not create a
problem nor aggrevate any problems existing for parents dropping off
children on rainy days.
A discussion ensued re: gates to be built on road provided to school from
Burns Road. The Council requested, and the petitioner agreed, to not
build the gates at this point, however, have an agreement that if the City
requests the gates be installed at any time in the next three years the
petitioner will do so, with the City and School Board determining the
hours of operation. The Mayor requested the applicant and City staff meet
to discuss the retention area and what trees could oe preserved, and pre-
sent their recommendations at the next worksnor meeting for this project.
Councilwoman Monroe requested information re: any major oak trees
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(i yer th:r. IS ,„ �4 ,:_r,es in caliper) not being preserved.
The City Council requested the City Engineer review the Agreement re:
right -of -way for proposed roadway along the church property.
Mayor Martino requested all references to sidewalks be changed to pathways
when drafting the ordinance.
The City Council directed the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance for
consideration of first reaaing at the Regular Meeting of 10/19189.
PROSPERITY CENTRE Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council
re: Prosperity Centre, stating conditions 4 and 8 were no longer necessary
as the petitioner has incorporated these conditions into the plan.
Peter Arnold, substituting for Attorney Smith, authorized agent for the
petitioner, addressed the City Council stating they are performing a traf-
fic study for peak hours which will be submitted to the City Council in
the near future. Mr. Arnold reviewed the zoning on surrounding proper-
ties, stating the petitioner's request blends in with the surrounding com-
munit_v. Mr. Arnold reviewed elevation plans, and stated the "Shupe" pro-
perty will be enclosed and used as part of the provided green space.
Mr. David Minte, architect for the project, stated the PCD was originally
approved for 164,000 square feet of floor area with 598 parking spaces and
has now been reduced to 116,000 square feet with 609 parking spaces. The
inclusion of the two additional parcels allows all cars to be parked on
ground and eliminates the necessity for the two -story parking garage.
The height of the building has been reduced from 5 stories to 2 stories.
Mr. Minte reviewed architectual elevations, colors and materials.
Council members expressed concerns with residents behind the building
looking at walls, and reminded the petitioner that the original P110 was
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approved with a 7 foot wall with landscaping at the request of those resi-
dents. The City Council felt the applicant could only put a fence and a
hedge as proposed if that is what the residents preferred.
The City Council requested the petitioner consider awnings over the door-
ways and shutters on the back of the building to help break up the view of
the bac� of the building seen by residents. The City Council further
requested the petitioner to wrap the roof line around the sides of the
building. The petitioner will also present elevations for the restaurant
that will be built on this site to show the Council that the architectural
style will coincide with that of the other building.
Mr. Jeff Blakely, Landscape Archit,ct for the project, reviewed the
landscape plans stating they were basically following the landscape plen
for the orignally approved PUD. Mr. Blakely stated Oak trees that are 10
inch and smaller in caliber will be relocated to the interior of the site.
At the request of the City Council the applicant stated the ficus hedge
would be maintained at 7 feet in height.
Councilwoman Monroe expressed her displeasure with the landscaping of the
front of the building that runs east /west on the south end of the pro-
perty, stating she felt it should be broken up with some intermittent
landscaping.
The Mayor directed the petitioner's traffic engineer to meet with the
City's traffic consultant re: traffic analysis.
The City Council will consider first reading of an Ordinance for approval
of this PUD as well as the Land Use Amendment at their Regular Meeting of
0 November 2, 1989.