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
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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
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growth. Vice Mayor Martino showed the Council two advertisement
approaches that were created to be used on prospective new residents.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.