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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020989CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FEBRUARY 9, 1989 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Feeney 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 tailed the roll and present were Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor Martino, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski. Councilman Aldred was not in attendance as he was out of town. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Feeney announced there would be an Inter - Governmental Conference on Comprehensive Planning on Monday, February 13, 1989, at 6:30 P.M. at the PGA National Sheraton Hotel. Mayor Feeney announced there would be a meeting of the Code Enforcement Board on Monday, February 13, 1989, at 7:30 P.M.; a meeting of the Recreation Advisory Baard on Tuesday, February 14, 1989, at 7:30 P.M.; a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, February 14, 1989, at 7:30 P.M.; a meeting of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department on Tuesday, February 14, 1989, a* 7•30 P.M.; and a meeting of the Local Planning AGency Workshop Session on proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map on Wednesday, February 15, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. PRESENTATION - TrAM PLX1. INC The City Council directed the City Manager to arrange a date and time for a merging with the City Council, Team Plan, Inc., Jon Iles, B &E Committee to discuss the Roadway Beautification and Enhancement Study /Program. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER SEACOAST UTILITIES The City Manager stated he has been in New York buying bonds for Seacoast Utili +ies Company, and stated all bonds have been sold, providing for the CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 2/9/89 PAGE 2 ownership of Set,coas± to now be in the hands of the Seacoast Utility Authority. REPORTS BY THE MAYOR $ COUNCIL COUNCILMAN KISELFWSKI Councilman Kiselewski referenced the picture of the Mayor in the Palm Beach Post Times re: Solid Waste Authority and stated it is interesting that Lae Authority has picked up more support by other municipalities in keeping Site I on the south end of the County for a landfill site. COUNCILWOMAN MONROE Councilwoman Monroe reported attending a meeting of the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee on Tuesday, where they were still struggling with a decision re: mechanized car wash for the "Gulf" station located at Lighthouse Drive and A -1 -A. ICE MAYOR ARTINO Vice Mayor Martino reported attending the Florida League of Cities meeting in Tallahassee with the City Manager and City Attorney. At this meeting there was a report on the financial instability of the DOT; mandate requr-tirg the administration of the State legislature to stop passing laws for location gove-n-,aents without sending funds to implement; compre- hensive land use planning and growth management and intergovernmental coordination. Attorney Brant gave a brief summary of the lawyer's meetings at the Florida League of Cities. Vice Mayor Martino stated he had a meeting Wednesday with business people that are interested in the City of Palm Beach Gardens, feeling that there should be more promotion of the City because of low density and controlled ® growth. Vice Mayor Martino showed the Council two advertisement approaches that were created to be used on prospective new residents. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 219189 FAGS 3 Mayor Feeney felt it would also be nice to put out a brochure showing the businesses in palm Beach Gardens. MAYOR FEENEY Mayor Feeney gave information to the City Manager re: a seminar titled "Resolving Growth Conflict Disputes" that will be held on March 9 and 10, 1989, and requested he make arrangements for any councilmember that may wish to attend. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated he is the representative for District 4 Engineering Group and will be attending a meeting of the Advisory Council to the DOT on Harch 2 and 3, 1989. Councilman Kiselewski expressed his concern with the number of empty stores in the retail commercial shopping centers throughout the City and questioned whether there was anything the City could do to resolve this problem. COUNCILWOMAN MONROE In response to Councilwoman Monroe, Attorney Brant stated it was not necessary for a member of the any advisory board of the City to resign from that board in order to be considered for an assignment to another advisory board. VICE MAYOR MARTINO Vice Mayor Martino congratulated Councilwoman Monroe on her successful campaign for re- election to the City Council. Vice Mayor Martino also stated that 2 of the 3 candidates running to replace Mayor Feeney were in attendance at this meeting. Vice Mayor Martino stated that Mayor Feeney has been a good friend for many years, and he would be greatly missed by the City Council, City staff and residents. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 2/9/89 PAGE 4 8, MAYOR rEENEY Mayu, Feeney requested the City Manager look into providing a right turn area at the intersection of Military Trail and Burns Road, stating vehicles northbound on Military turning e3st onto Burns Road were cutting through on the right -of -way. Mayor Feeney requested the City Manager determined who authorized Scotty's to park a semi -truck in the front of the building. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City Council voicing several concerns, including City -owned library, purchase of canine dog for Police Department, and helicopter pad at the hospital. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 50,1988 Mr. Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio addressed the City Council re: Ordinance 50, 1988, creation of a PUD, with land uses permitted being those as set forth in the CG -1 (General Commercial) Zoning District of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, proposed to consist of a two -story 53,200 sq. ft. retail center, including restaurant use not to exceed 6,064 sq. ft., and be located on 4.5 acres, more or less, fronting on the south side of PGA Boulevard, east of Fairchild Gardens Avenue, - directly across from "The Gardens" regional shopping mall. Mr. Skokowski outlined the plans stating the amendments include the suggestions of the City Council. Council,voman Monroe requested landscaping in front of the building, encouraging the applicant_ to install not only higher plants, but more quantity next to the building, Mr. Skokowski stated the entrance to the license center off PGA Boulevard will be closed, and further stated it was his understanding that the Countv would not use this road as access to their property to tLe south. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 219/89 PAGF 5 The icy Council requested the applicant obtain a letter from the County stating they would not use this road for access. Councilman Kiselewski felt if there 7s a possibility that the County would use the entrance for access for their property 0 the south then provisions should be made now for two lanes in and two lanes out of this project. Mayor Feeney and Councilwoman Monroe felt that a deceleration lane should be included for on PGA Boulevard. The petitioner agreed that no medical, doctor or dental offices would be allowed in this PUD. The petitioner agreed to a condition being added to the Ordinance to read "The petitioner shall provide a secondary access shared with the Gardens Plaza, a PUD to the west, subject to the approval of the City of Palm Beach Gardens and the Gardens Plaza property owners. If such secondary access is not approved by either party, no secondary access to PGA Boulevard shall be provided ". The City Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 50, 1988, at their Regular Meeting of February 16, 1989. ORDINANCE 53,1988 Attorney Fred Cohen and Donald Hearing of GBS & H Architects addressed the City Council re: amendments to proposed plans, including those suggested by the City Council relative to Ordinance 53, 1988, creation of a PUD, with land uses permitted teing those as set forth in the CG -1 General Commerrial District of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, proposed to consist cf existing 1600 sq. ft. bank (City Federal) and 91 -room limited- service "The Gardens Suites Hotel" and be located on 1.85 -acre parcel on the east side of U.S. Highway One. The City Council requested, and the petitioner agreed that the future use of the bank building would be restricted to professional office, excluding medical and dental, or a bank facility, providing the facade shall be CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING, 219/89 S PACE 6 changed to be concurrent with the facade of the hotel building. The northern entrance to the property will be closed and landscaped. The City Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 53, 1986, at their Regular Meeting of February 16, 1989. ORDINANCE 1,1989 Attorney Robert Banks addressed the City Council re: Ordinance 1, 1989, amending "Gardens Medical Park" PUD, 3355 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, created 11117183 by Ordinance 17, 1983, and amended 12/19/85 by Ordinance 28, 1985, providing for: Extension, by three years, of the permissible time for completion of the project. Mrs. Anna Maria Scheller introduced herself to the City Council explaining that she is now representing her- self and her husband, Dr. Zbigniew Scheller. The City Council requested the City Manager determine whether neaded right -of -way for Burns Road has been obtained from this project. Current impact fees would be applied to this project, as well as impact fees mandated by the County which may come into effect at the time of building. The City Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 1, 1989, at their Regular Meeting of February 16, 1989. ORDINANCE 2,1989 Attorney Raymond Royce, authorized agent for Thomas T. McMurrain, Vice President of Marpalm Corporation, addressed the City Council re: Ordinance 2, 1989, amending plans for architectural elevatons, landscaping, site lighting and parking lot of "Marriott Hotel" approved 11117187 by Ordinance 20, 1987, on RCA Boulevard. Attorney Royce briefly reviewed revisions to the approved plans and presented color samples to the City Council. the City Council will consider second reading and approval of Ordinance 2, 1989, at their Regular Meeting of 2/16/89. CITY COUNCIL WORKS­'OP MEETING, 2/9/89 PAGE 7 S ORDINANCE 3 1989 The �!'J CIU -,:11 : ;,cussed Ordinance 3, 1989, amending Section 153.20 Landscape Strips, of Chapter 153: Landscaping, of City's Code of Ordinances, providing for a 15' wide landscape strip along all street frontages of all non - residential projects within the City. The City Council requested the City Attorney amend Ordinance 3, 1989, to prcvide for a 15' wide landscape strip along all street frontages on all cate- gories, except any property zoned as single - family residential. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION NORTHRIDGE Mr. Eckles of Pulte Homes addressed the City Council re: application made pursuant to Section 7 of Ordinance 18, 1987 (which created 12/3187 the "Northridge" single family PUD (now known as "Gardens Hunt Club ") on 44.247 acres located 1/4 mile north of Northiake Boulevard, immediately east of Gibson Road) for location, off - premises, of a sign advertising the project. It was determined there were no provisions in the Code providing for off- 1 premise advertising; and the City Council directed the petitioner to attend Tuesday's meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Workshop Meeting of the City Council on 2/23/89 where the revised Sign Code would be discussed whereby the petitioner may attempt to have off- premise adver- tising considered. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m.