HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 121489CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
DECEMBER 14, 1989
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Martino in the Assembly Room of the Municipal
Complex, 500 North Military 'r?i1 na'-, geach F;nriaa; and
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
The S- r,retary called the roll, and present were Mayor Martino,
Councilwoman Monroe, Councilman Kiselewski, and Councilman Russo. Vice
Mayor Aldred was not in attendance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Comprehensive
Land Use Alan on Monday 2/18/89 at 7:30 p.a.. in the Council Room and a
meeting of the Policemen's Retirement Trust Fund Board on Monday 12116/89
at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Fire Station.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
WORKSHOP MEETING
OF 12/28/89
The City Manager recommended that the Workshop Meeting of Thursday,
December 28, 1989 be cancelled due to the holiday season. The City
Council will consider cancellation of this meeting at their next Regular
Meeting on December 71, 1989.
INTERLOCAL
The City Manager reported that the Interlocal Agreement between the County
AGREEMENT
and the City of Palm Beach Gardens is being discussed and hopefully will
be on next week's Agenda for adoption.
CITi'S CHRISTMAS
The City's Christmas Party will be held Wednesday, December 20, 1989 at
PARFY
6:00 p.m. at the PGA Sheraton Resort.
PUBLIC GOLF
The City Manager reported that he has scheduled a meeting Tuesday,
CURSE
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December 19, 1989 on the Public Golf Course and will report back to the
Council on the results of the meeting.
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BALLFIELD The City Manager reported that the lighting for the ballfields is ready
LIGHTS
to be installed.
REPORTS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
Cn_NCT.Ly!A1; Czuncil.—nan Kiselewski reported that Judge Lupo did not rule
KISELEWSKI
on the three points of law that was requested on the Solid waste
Authority, Site 1. This will need to be decided in court.
COUNCILWOMAN Councilwoman Monroe reported that she attended the committee meeting, whict
MONROE
is working on the landscape revision, on December 13, 1989 and things are
continuing along.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
Allu NCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski reported receiving information from the County on
iSELEWSKI
the Environmental Ordinance and suggested we let the County know that we
are opting out of their Ordinance. City Manager reported that he should
have a copy of the City's Envirrnmental, Ordinance to the Courc,l by the
end of next week.
PRESENTATION OF
LIFE SAVING AWARDS Mayor Martino, on behalf of the City and the City Council, presented tr
Officers Steven Fee and David Kimberlin the first lifesaving medals of the
City. Officers Fee and Kimberlin contributed to saving the life of Mrs.
reresa Bruno, a 79 year old woman, on September 16, 1989, at the Zayre's
Department Store.
Mayor Martino suggested that a Citation from the City Council s1gr.nd by
the Mayor be placed in the personnel file.
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RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 1-03,1989 The Code Enforcement Board has three (3) vacancies to be filled. Mr.
Sam Carsillo and Mr. Bruce grown have asked to be reappointed and
Karen Turney has declined reappointment. After discussion by the City
Council, it was the concensus of the Council to reappoint Mr. Carsillo and
Mr. Brown and to appoint Mr. Dan Eagle to replace Karen Turney. The tern
Of otT ce is three (3) years with the term expiring on November 20, 1992.
The City Council will consider Resolution 103, !989, for approval at the
Regular Meeting on December 21, 1989.
RESOLUTION 104,1909 The Zoning Board of Appeals has two (2) vacancies to be filled. Mr.
Richard Saval and Mr. Norman Ouelette have both asked to be reappointed.
After discussion by the City Council it was decided to reappoint Mr.
Norman Ouelette. The Mayor asked tie City Clerk tc telephone Mr. James J.
Kuretski, Jr. and see if he is still interested .o serving on the Board.
It was decided to wait until Vice Mayor Aldred returned to decidEd on the
second vacancy. Resolution 104, 1989 will be cnnsidered for approval at
the next Regular Meeting on December 21, 1989.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 38, 1989 Councilman Kiselewski reviewed amendments he was suggesting to Ordinance
1360, lh- :;ign Code, which was defeated June, 1988. Mr, john Orr and
Mr. Jack Hanson had each written a memo suggesting changes in the propo;fd
draft. All suggested changes were approved in form except for the neon
lighting issue and the height and square footage of ground c1gnG.
suggested that Councilman Kiselewski and Bill Bra,ir re °ine the Sign Code
IV and that Ordinance 38, 1989 be scheduled for second reading on January 25,
1990,
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:cv� biathison, Scott, Royce, Harris, Bryan & Hyland, addressed the
City Council in reference to The Sign Code and made reference to the fart
that he woula tike to have The Sign Code on the Agenda for Second Reading
as soon as posslF �, in that It directly affects on- of the projects he
rrertly workiny on.
ORDINANCE 42, 1989 Mr. Orr addressed the City Council on Ordinance 42, 1989, which is the
implementation of the Water Shortage Plan of the South Florida Water
Management District. After discussion by the Council, Ordinance 42, 1989
was scheduled for second reading at the Regular Meeting of January 4,
1990.
ORDINANCE 43, 1989 Mr. Orr addressed the City Council on Ordinance 43, 1989, which relates to
Aft the retirement benefits under the Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund.
It was recommended that Section 19 -14 of Article II of Chapter 19, of the
Palm Beach Gardens Code be amended to include the new language preparea by
the City Attorney. It was the consensus of the City fc r.il tc schedule
the 5 °cond reading of Ordinance 43, 1989 at the Regular Meeting on January
4, 1990.
ORDiNa'10E 44, 1989 Mr. Orr addressed the City Council on Ordinance 44, 1989, which relates to
the retirement and disability benefits under the Firemen's Retirement
Trust Fund. It was recommended that Section 19 -21 of Article III of
Chapter 19 be amended to include the new language prepared by the City
Attorney. It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule the
second readieo of Ordinance 44, 1989 at the Regular Meeting on January 4,
1990,
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARL Mr. Ken Schrimsher and Mr. Augustin Hernandez, authorized agents for t�—
EW 4',iC' SCNCOL �ain Beach County School Board, addressed the City Council in retee ce iJ
the new High School. Mr. Schrimsher advised the Council that they have
received all of the approvals for the new high school. There had been
some adjustments to the plans with the Fresh Water Fish and Game
Commission regarding the tortoises. Mr. Schrimsher advised the Council
that they had eliminated o,e softball field and reoriented other
ballfields to save more property and had moved the football stadium, but
were still within the regulations. They are to begin construction next
week and the new high school should be open in January 1992.
NEW ELEMENTARY Mr. Schrimsher and Mr. Hernandez also aadressed the City Council on the
SCHOOL
new elementary school which is to be constructed off, of Ceritr-ril Civo.
They stated that there are to be 10.5 acres between the new school and
Central B1vd.,including setbacks. The same bus loop is to service both
the new elementary school and the new high school. They reported that
there are no enviornmental problems with the location of the new school.
The City Council expressed no concerns with the jocaticti of tht elementar-�
school. The Council suggested that there be lighting on the tennis,
courts and racquet ball courts, etc., included in the plannirq o` the new
elementary school.
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PALM BEACH GARDENS
HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Hernandez reported to the Council that there are to be some revised
landscaping plans for the Palm Beach Gardens High School on North Military
Trail. These are to include removing the 6' chain link fence and
reclac,no w,.; "_',c'� ,. ^yl _Cate,! rccca, pi�nc mature vegetation on
Loth sides of dry retention area. Seacoast Utilities is to install 2 new
wells -;n the property, one on the southwest corner and one at the north-
west corner, with a landscape enc-osure. Also on Lilac Street, the chain
link fence will be removed and replaced with the 4' black vinyl coated
fence. All phases should be finished within 18 nonths. Mr. Orr requested
a copy of the revised plans, along with plans for the new ela-nentary
school.
,LM BEACH GARDENS
Mr. Hernandez reported that they have hired a consulting firm,
ELEMENTARY
Fanning /Hovey Associates of Florida, Inc., to study the s to at the Palm
Beach Elementary School. There are plans to expand and organize the
parking problem, added landscaping, }ledges, clusters around the buildings,
landscape treatment along the south side of the school to help alleviate
the unsightly fence. Councilwoman Monroe suggested that there be some
foundation planting and clustering around the r._.1 media center. Mr.
Hernandez reported that they will br back with the plans of the rr�Jr
building and landscaping plans. Councilman Kiselewski brought to the
attention of the School Board the problem of picking un the chi'cren
along Holly Drive, parKing, etc., and questloneo whether there were
any proposed plans of closing cff L,wc section, landscaping, and paving.
Councilwoman M,�nroe suggested a pulloff land on Riverside Drive due to the
congestion on rainy aays. It was suggested that a traffic study be done
to fi -d a solutior to tnrs problem.
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HOWELL WATKINS
It was also requested by the School Board that the City work with them at
Howell Watkins, .with the Park and Recreation staff, for ,joint use at the
south end of the school to coordinate and have no duDliCatiCns. : ._
suggested that the school and the park and recreation department make
sites available for each other. it was also suggested that the School
Board consider installing lights at Howell Watkins on the sports fields.
Mr. Schrimsher introduced Jack Caracuzzo, governmental iiason, who may ce
working with the Council in Mr. Schrimsher's absence.
GARDENS EPST PCD
Richard Warton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City
Council re: Creation of a PUD within the Gardens East PCD.
Attorney Royce, authorized agent for Linpro Florida, 111c., asked Mr.
Quintero to explain site plan matters and changes. Mr. ,large vuinterc,
President, American Cityscape, Inc., explained the mDdiTica +inns which
as a result of the City Council's comments and recommendations, have been
incorporated into the Gardens East site plan. Mr. Quintero requested a
change in the site plan to provide 36' of paved surface (face of curb to
face of curb) in lieu of the 39' currently proposed. Councilman
K.iselewski and Councilman Russo are both in favor of keeping the width at
39'. Mr. Royce req "ested some clarification on the dedication of easement
right -of -way. Mr. Orr explained that the dedication wds to the City for
offsite and dedlCatlDn to the owners on -site. Mr. Royce also wanted to
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discuss the swirming pool sizes. Mr. Royce explained that at the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting, the plans were shown that the rroin swimming
pGQl 'n the r!a1 w0uia De 30 oy -3u , and `rat the smaller
recreation area swimming pool would be 20' by 401, but that the condition
from :e Planning and Zoning Commission ended up at 30' by 50' for both
swimming pools. After discussion about the swimming pools, Mr. Royce
stated that they would reconsider their position, Councilman Kiselewski
also suggested that they rethink not building the bridge oecause of the
extra 20' span. Also discussed was the Glenbrook homeowners' letter
requesting a hedge between the property and trees spaced 33 feet on
AMk
center. Mayor Martino stated that they would deal with the letter at the
same time they dealt with the Resolution. Mayor Martino directed Mr.
Royce to speak with he Petitioner and see what could be ,worked out.
Mayor Martino asked Mr. Royce to consider the issue of 3b' vs. 39'.
The Public Hearing is to be scheduled for the first Regular Meeting in
January, 1990.
Soveral Harbour Richard Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City
Council r,.: temporary approval for slgnage, landscaping, and median cut in
the eastern entrance oft PGA Boulevard, and the placement of a 30 foot
flag pole.
Richard Lane, General Manager for Soveral Harbour, explained that the
curb cut, which is already 11-1 place, was to facilitate traffic movement
into the Harbour Shoppes a_nd Manufacturers Bank and Trust of Florida,
N.A., which is located on the east end of the Harbour 5hoppes, and the
River House Restaurant. The City Council saw no problem witrt "' rred;cr
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cut, except for the fact that the cut was done crior to City approval.
Mr. Lane was made aware cf this and the approval ,.li be in the form of a
Resolution. Mr. Lane explained the enhancement of the landscaolna. •,erU
N lend ricksnr„ Cit,� Forr.tc+r, ',a ry "rubl'r'� i � J; � !kq
except that it deviates from the original site plan of 1938 and the 1959
landscape plan. Mayor Martino directed Mr. Lane to produce a plan for the
temporary landscaping and such will need to be taken care of by
Resolution. Mr. Lane discussed the request for a 25' flay pole to be
placed ',,, front of the guard station to fly the American flag, and was a
request for a temporary pennant sign on the easements within the height
requirements. The Council requested Mr. Lane to present samples of the
materials and colors to be used for the sign. All of these issues will be
Included in the Resolution to be drafted by the City Attorney.
CABALLO POINT
Richard Walton, Director of Plannina and Zoning, addressed the City
Council re: proposed POD on the south side of West Lake Park Read, pro-
posed for residential units per acre, land use.
Mike Houston, Urban Design Studio addressed the rity Council requesting -3
land use deaigr—on for Caballo Point. Attorney Brant explained that if
they were given the land use designation they requested, the next step
would be that they are under the land use statute of Palm Beach CnunLy
until it is amended by the City. Mayor Martion was in favor a low density
land use of a 4 with a bonus of 1, Councilman Kiselewski was in agreemenr
with Mayor Martio, Councilwoman Monroe agreed that was the acsoiute miaxj-
Am
and would need to take d look at what is around there and require
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same, Councilman Russo aid not have a problem with 5. This decision is to
be reinforced at the next Regu,ar meeting.
GAADCtii lh'T on ?ny, tdai'ES:,L] Cn0 City
Council re: mcndment to wall /fence on the east side of property and
methods to approve an identification sign on Northlake Boulevard for
Gardens Hunt Club PUD.
Attorney Steve Mathison, authorized agent for Pulte Homes, explainea that
they are requesting to modify the conditions of the Northridge PUD and
allow Pulte Home Corp. to build a continuous 6' poured -in -place concrete
wall on the east boundary of the Hunt Club instead of the present require-
ment of a combination 6' masonary wall and fence. The Council was con-
cerned with the fact that the neighbor, Mr. Bruznni, would not be in
agreement with the change. The Council decided that since the Petitioner
was going to have to request a modification for a PUD, the Petitioner
should go through the process of Planning and Zoning and then the City
Council for the sign and the wall.
FIRESTONE Richard Walton, Director of Planning Und Zoning, addressed the Citv
MASTERCARE
CAF' SLRVICE Council re: a request for Conditional Use In the CG -1 General Commercial
Zoning District, providing for retail sales of automobile parts and
accessories and repair of motor vehicles at Firestone Mastercare Car
Service Facility proposed to be located within the Gardens perk Plaza
Shopping Center on the southeast corner of Northlake P.aulev,�rd.
Mrr. Terry Kilday, authorized agent for Firestone Mastercare Car Service
Facility, addressed the City Council stating they have no rro')lem %,itn the
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conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The City
Council did suggest to Mr. Kiiday that they consider keeping the out-
side of the building on the same line w,tl, +ti4 tark `.:'1C.c^ _-:t
b'r "d ,,. The Council oy consensus agreed to consideration of
approval by Resolution at the next Regular meeting.
DISCOUNT AUTO Richard Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City
PARTS STORE
Council re: conditional use to include the entire building of 4123
through 4229 Northlake Boulevard, to allow retail sales of automr,,','e
parts and accessories and simultaneous s;Fe plan and landscape plan appro-
val at Discount Auto Parts Store.
Mr. Terry Kiiday, authorized agent for Discount Auto Parts Store,
addressed the City Council and stated that the Petitioner ogees with the
recommendations and conditions of the Planning and Zoning Commission. It
was the consensus of the City Council to consider approval of the
Resolution at the next Regular Meeting of the Council.
PALM REACH
GARDENS MARRIOTT Richard Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, addressed the City
Council re: request for a temporary sign to be hung from the top of the
west side of the hotel which would be approximately 25' long and 5' high,
which says Marr'att and a smaller sign right below it about 110' long and
3' high with the phone number.
Mr. Richard B. Kannapell, Director of Marketing, for the Marriott
addressed the Council pertaining to this request. He stated that the time
frame would he approximately 3 weeks uefore the permanent sign would be
installed. The City Council, by consensus, disallowed this request.