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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 041389ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER PARK AVENUE The City Manager updated the City Council on discussions that have taken place this last week re: Palm Beach County Thoroughfare Plan for Park Avenue. The City Council directed the City Manager to express the City Council's opinions to the County, stating their preference for Alternative No. 2. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated the Merit is System Board has narrowed applications for Police Chief down to the top 5 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS APRIL 13, 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 roil and present were: Mayor Martino, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Kiselewski. Vice Mayor Aldred was not in attendance as he was out of town; and Councilman Russo was not in attendance due to a previous commitment. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Martino announced there would be a Public Hearing by the City Council on Consideration of Transmittal of City's Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map to State Department of Community Affairs, on Monday, April 17, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Martino also announced there would be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday, April 18, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER PARK AVENUE The City Manager updated the City Council on discussions that have taken place this last week re: Palm Beach County Thoroughfare Plan for Park Avenue. The City Council directed the City Manager to express the City Council's opinions to the County, stating their preference for Alternative No. 2. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager stated the Merit is System Board has narrowed applications for Police Chief down to the top 5 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 4 /13/89 6 PAGE 2 candidates. The Personnel Department is now conducting background searches, and expects all information to be ready for City Council review within the next 2 weeks. Councilman Kiselewski requested the City Forester, Planner or Code Enforcement Officer research why landscaping at Pier One does not comply with the City's Landscape Code. Councilman Kiselewski stated the City Council use to get reports from the various departments and has only been receiving a report from the Fire Department. It was the Concensus of the City Councii that the various departments of the City resume reports to City Council so that the Council will have a better feel for what is needed when they begin to discuss the budget. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC VITO DE FRANCISCO Mr. Vito De Francisco, resident in PGA National, addressed the City Council expressing his displeasure with the operations and location of the guardhouse adjacent to his home in PGA National. Mr. De Francisco expressed his opposition to the City Council's consideration of the Safe Neighborhood Act. Mayor Martino advised Mr. De Francisco that the City Attorney is researching the Safe Neighborhood Act and that subject is now at the Planning and Zoning Commission level. Mayor Martino also requested an analysis from City staff re: stated problems with the guardhouse adja- cent to Mr. De Francisco's home. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 5,1989 Richard Wa1Lon, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council 0 re: Ordinance 5, 1989, creation of "Golf Estates Villas" Medium Density CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 4/13189 Is Re­':'c:ntiai PUD, N tiu,_..0 to consiit of 14 townhouse units and be located on Lots 13 -16, Block 53, PGA National Golf Club Estates Pirt N 2, 1.445 acres within Section 12- 42 -42, fronting on the west side cf Military PAGE 3 Trail, immediately north of tri -plex located on the northwest corner of Holly Drive and Military Trail. Mr. Walton detailed revised plans and outlined approval conditions from the Planning and Zoning Conmission. It was the consensus of the City Council that Ordinance 5, 1989, be placed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of April 20, 1989. Mayor Martino advised Mr. Kirschke, applicant, that all documentation must be in -house prior to April 20, 1989, or this item will be removed from the agenda. ORDINANCE 6,1989 Richard Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, addressed the City Council re: Ordinance 6, 1989, amending 2.109 -acre POD, with those uses as per - mitted in the City's CG -1 (General Commercial) Zoning District (created by Ordinance 32, 1981; and amended by Ordinance 1, 1984, & Ordinance 2, 1986), witin Section 12 -42 -42 on the south side of PGA Boulevard, imme- diately west of Military Trail, providing for an extension of an addi- tional two years of the permissible time for completion of the project. The City Manager stated the City did receive the right -of -way as a dona- tion from this project at the original approval. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the reciaested exten- sion with the provision that the petitioner had 2 years to get a permit and 1 year to get a C.O. The City Council stated if permit date is not met then this project is subject to the 50' buffer requirement for PGA Boulevard. The City Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 6, 1989, at their Regular Meeting of April 20, 1989. AftDINANCE 7,1989 The City Manager addressed the City Council re: Ordinance 7, 1989, CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, ',13/89 am_ ding 4.5 -acrt ''Gardens Plaza" PUD, with certain uses as permitted in the City's CG -1 (General Commercial) Zoning District, created by Ordinance 3, 1985, within the southeast quarter of Section 6- 42 -43, on the southeast corner of PGA Boulevard & Fairchild Gardens Avenue, providing ror a PAGE 4 three year extension of the permissible time for completion of the pro - ject. The City Manager recommended, and the City Council agreed, that existing vegetation located on lands designated for the parking garage be relocated on site. The City Council requested the petitioner consider joint access to the Sigma project, proposed south of this project. The City Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 7, 1989, at their Regular Meeting of May 4, 1989. ORDINANCE 8, 1989 Mr. Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio addressed the City Council re: Ordinance 8, 1989, rezoning 1311.51 acres, including the site commonly known as "J.D.M. Country Club" located, in general, between PGA & Northlake Boulevards and North Military Trail & the Turnpike. Mr. Godfrey, Traffic Engineer, discussed in detail traffic flow, signal warrants and traffic volumes. Mr. Howard Searcy answered drainage questions, and the City's Engineer, Mr. Lindahl stated he concurred with Mr. Searcy's presentation. The City Attorney stated the only open item is the issue of Recreational Impact Fees. It was the consensus of the City Council to hold a Public Information Workshop meeting on April 27, 1989, to be advertised in a local newspaper and posted on the bulletin boards so the Council can receive all public Input for their consideration. This meeting will be held at the City's Community Center to accommodate expected public participation. If