HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 090789CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SEPTEMBER 7, 1989
The Regular 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,
Florid?; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll, and present were: Mayor Martino,
Vice Mayor Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Russo. Councilman
Kiselewski was not in attendance as he was out -of -town.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of 8/17/89 were unanimously approved as
amended.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a meeting of the Code Enforcement
�— Board on Monday, 9/ii/89, at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room, and a meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, 9/12/89, at 7:30 P.M. in
the Assembly Room.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
AWARDING OF BID -
LIGHTING OF BALL -
FIELDS Per the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously
approved awarding the bid for lighting of certain ballfields within the
City as advertised 812/89 and opened and read at the Regular Meeting of
8/17/89, to American Lighting and Maintenance for $124,815. The money is
to be taken from the Recreation Impact Fee Fund.
MEMO FROM COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI RE:
SIGN PERMITS The City Manager stated he received a memo from Councilman Kiselewski
go stating the City Manager did not have the authority to issue sign permits
relating to certain zoning classifications that are Pot include^ in the
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Ci t, s Sign Code.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Manager was authorized
to continue approving issuance of these sign permits as has been done in
the past. Mayor Martino, the City Manager, and City Attorney have sche-
duled a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss amendments to the Sign Code
that will solve this problem.
BURNS ROAD IMPACTS
The City Manager stated he is trying to get together will all developers
that are involved with projects impacting traffic on Burns Road so that a
combined effort for improvements Can be accomplished.
REPORTS
COUNCILMAN RUSSO
Councilman Russo reported attending a meeting of the Recreation Advisory
Board where discussions took place re: purchase of the Naval Reserve
Ask
Building and Lake Catherine status. Councilman Russo stated the Board was
unanimously in favor of the City's purchase of the Naval Reserve Building
on Riverside Drive for recreational use. The Recreation Advisory Board
also emphasized the need to replace a minimun,nf 4 ballfields that the
City will lose when the Lake Catherine area is developed.
Councilman Russo reported attending a meeting of the Boys and Girls Club,
stating a party is planned fcrr Saturday 10121/89 behind the courthouse
on PGA Boulevard. The City Council agreed that a Teen Club through the
Recreation Department should still be pursued once the Naval Reserve
Building is purchased, and should be considered a separate entity from the
Bays and Girls Club.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONROE
Councilwoman Monroe stated a Teen Club in Palm Beach Gardens is a oeod
idea, but also felt that the teens needed an area of vacant land where
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they could :ongregate, feeling teens don't always appreciate structured
programs within a building.
Councilwoman Monroe reported attending a meeting of the Site Plan Review
Committee where discussions took place re: proposed construction of
Rosners on Northlake Boulevard. Councilwoman Monroe expressed concern
that the City's Code only required 500 square feet for for a loading
space, feeling this was not adequate. The City Council requested Richard
Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, to research this problem and make
recommendations to the City Council.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she will nGt �e able to attend the next Code
Enforcement Board meeting and requested another Council member attend in
® her absence.
COMMENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC FOR ITEMS
NOT ON AGENDA
KATHY AMENDS Kathy Ar,ands of Juniper Lane, PBG, addressed the City Council re: concerns
with landscaping installed at "Gardens Trail ", stating hedging along the
back has been omitted. The City Council directed City staff to research
what was approved and if .ledges were required, inrorm the developer that
they need to be installed.
RICHARD GUANTT Richard Guantt, 4598 Juniper Lane, PBG, addressed the City Council
expressing his concern with the cul -de -sac created on Holly Drive, stating
school busses could not turn around. The City Manager stated the deve-
loper has been contacted and has agreed when the cul -de -sac is finishea
there will be sufficient room for a school bus to turn around.
AdKSOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 71,1989 Mr. Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed il4 City
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Council re: Montessori Learning Center proposed to be located on 1.53 acre
Tract 13 of the PGA National Commerce Park within the southeast corner of
PGA National PCD. Mr. Waicon stated the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this project with 5 conditions, all of which were
agreed to by the petitioner.
Mr. Alan Strassler, architect and authorized agent for Mary C. Sandrini,
addressed the City Council, detailing elevations and landscape plans for
this project.
The City Council requested, and the petitioner agreed, to an additional 5
live oak trees on the south property line of the project (Northlake
Boulevard), staggered between the trees on the landscape plan, to assist
in providing protection should a vehicle drive off the road and onto the
petitioner's property. The City Council requested this condition be added
to the list of conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 71, 1989, creating a Planned Unit Development for use as a
Montessori Learning Center on Tract 13 of PGA National PCD.
Resolution 71, 1989, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
RESOLUTION 72,1989 Per a concensus of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only,
Resolution 72, 1989, Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Contract for
Purchase of a building located at 10170 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach
Gardens, FL.
Resolution 72, 1989, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ODINANCES
ORDINANCE 21,1989 Mr. Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City
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Council re: Ordinance 21, 1989, creation of the Prosperity Corporate Plaza
PUD. Mr. Walton stated the petitioner has complied with all Council
requests, except has not met with the Fire Marshall to resolve his cen-
terns.
Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
8124/89, and held on the intent of Ordinance 21, 1989, rezoning from CN
(Neighborhood Commercial) in part, and PO (Professional Office) in part,
to PUB with underlying zoning of PO (Professional Office) District of the
Palm Beach Gardens Code, to be known as Prosperity Corporate Plaza, and
Site Plan approval for an office complex consisting of 3 three -story
office buildings on 7.71 acr °s located on the southwest corner of RCA
Boulevard and Prosperity Farms Road.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Martino declared the Public
Hearing closed.
The City Council directed the City Clerk to amend Ordinance 21, 1989, as
follows: Last paragraph of Section 4., third sentence, chdnge Building
Permit to "issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, full or partial ";
Section 5., second sentence, after "herein arid" insert "any roof mounted
equipment exceeding the top parapet line "; add to Exhibit "2" of con-
ditions, #5. "Petitioner will provide additional turning radius to get
Into the north building, provide 2 fire hydrants at key locations as
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determined by the Fire Marshall, provide a break - through into the northern
area of the project, and any additional requirements as mandated by the
Fire Marshall ". The Petitioner further agreed to reverse the loading
area and the dumpster site.
Per a vote of 3 ayes and I nay of the City Council (with the Nay vote
being past by Councilwoman Monroe) the City Clerk read, by title only,
Ordinance 21, 1989, as well as all amendments to the Ordinance.
Ordinance 21, 1989, was adopted by a vote of 3 ayes and I nay of the City
Council. Councilwoman Monroe cast the nay vote stating she did not feel
the project was appropriate for a residential area and because the traffic
report did not have exact numbers and will put Prosperity Farms Road into
a "DE" level of service.
ORDINANCE 22,1989 Councilman Russo stated he would not be participating in discussions re:
Ordinance 22, 1989, since he 1s Chief Financial Officer for the developer
of this project.
Mr. Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City
Council, updating them on revised plans. Mr. Walton stated the
Pet J oner has agreed to all conditions in Exhibit 112" of Ordinance 21,
1989. ThP City Council directed the City Clerk to amend Ordinance 21,
1989, as follows: Last paragraph of Section 1. will read "The Petitioner
shall pay to the City of Palm Beach Gardens all City impact fees as
follows: ".
Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing opc.., which was duly advertised
8/24189, and held on the intent of Ordinance 22, 1989, amendment to the
e "Hidden Hollow" PUD, created 12/3/87 via Ordinance 16, 1987, located on
the south side of Northlake Boulevard at Howell Lane; proposed *o consist
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of 37 single family units in lieu of the approved 50 multi- family units.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Martino declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, referencing the amendments, Ordinance 22, 1989.
Ordinance 22, 1989, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ORDINANCE 26,1989 Attorney Dennis Koehler, authorized agent for Health Care and Retirement
Corporation, addressed the City Council re. Ordinance 26, 1989. Attorney
Koehler requested and the City Council agreed to the following amendment
to Ordinance 26, 1989: second paragraph of Section 2, second line, after
"Petitioner shall convey ", change to read "to Palm Beach County forty
(40') foot drainage easement west of the existing Prosperity Farmr Road
west right -of -way line" within sixty (60) days....."
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, referencing amendments, Ordinance 2£, 1989, amendment to 27.357 acre
Prosperity Oaks PUD, created 2/7/85 via Ordinance 1, 1985, and amended
5!19/88 via Ordinance 23, 1988, to allow for a 1.15 -acre expansion of the
permitted uses within CG -1 (General Commercial District) into that portion
of the PUD currently designated RH (Residential High Density) District;
site plan approval for a 46,662 square foot 120 -bed nursing home facility
on Tract "J "; and release of existing Unity of Title.
Ordinance 26, 1989, will be considered for second reading and adoption at
the Regular Meeting of October 5, 1989.
ORDINANCE 27,1989 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
0 only, on first reading, Ordinance 27, 1989, granting an exclusive
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franchise to Waste Management of Palm Beach for the collection of refuse
within the City.
Ordinance 27, 1989, will be considered for second reading and adoption at
the Regular Meeting of September 21, 1989.
ORDINANCE 28, 1989 Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, on first reading, Ordinance 28, 1989, updating and re- establishing
Retirement Plan for the General Employees of the City.
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title
only, on second reading on an emergency basis, Ordinance 28, 1989,
updating and re- establishing the Retirement Plan for the General Employees
of the City. The reason for the emergency reading was because Florida
Statutes require an ordinance be implemented for all changes. This
is Ordinance is in compliance with Part VII, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes
and is retroactive to take effect for the actuarial evaluation of 7/1/88
for the P'an year 7/1/88 - 7/30/89.
Ordinance 28, 1989, was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
GOLDEN BEAR PLAZA Attorney David Shaw, authorized agent for Golden Bear Associates,
addressed the City Council re: amendment to Golden Bear Plaza PUD, created
3/16/84 via Ordinance 7, 1984, amended 9/1188 via Ordinance 33, 1988, to
allow for (1) additional major tenant identification signage on the
existing chevron shaped sign wall; (2) signage for the Town and Country
Animal Hospital; (3) construction of a chevron shaped sign wall to be
located adjacent to and north of the existing sign wail; and (4) extending
the hours of operation for the Executive Dining Club from 10:00 P.M. to
12:00 Midnight - Monday through Thursday, 1:00 A.M. - Friday through
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Sunday, and 2:00 A.M. for special events (e.g. New Year's Eve).
The City Council expressed concern with the number of signs requested by
the Petition on the chevron shaped walls and requested the Petitioner
construct a wooden sign with cardboard letters, letting the Council know
what day they would be put on the property, for their inspection. The
City Council expressed no concerns with the extension of hours for the
Executive Dining Club.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance for
the next workshop meeting.
GARDEN OAKS ESTATES Attorney Raymond Royce, authorized agent for Burg & DiVosta Corporation,
addressed the City Council re: Garden Oaks Estates - rezoning from PDA to
PUD with uses designated in RM (Residential Single- Family District) and PO
(Professional Office District) and site plan approval for the construction
of 9CO dwelling units and a 4 -acre office park, proposed to be located on
239.49 acres located west of Prosperity Farms Road, between RCA Boulevard
and Burns Road.
Attorney Royce discussed elevations for the single family homes and "our -
lex units as well as the office park. Attorney Royce stated there will be
6 different front elevations with 4 different pastel colors.
Councilwoman Monroe stated she was not in favor of the office park, and
requested an acrial showing vegetation as well as comments from Staff on
where the City will have major impacts and Tosses.
Councilman Russo stated he mould have to think more about the location of
the office park, but stated he was not in favor of the location for the
® proposed community center site, feeling there would be more advantage to
locating it closer to the road.