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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 011089CIJTY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION h JANUARY 10, 1989 REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Don Vogel, at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room at the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Garadens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called by the secretary, and present were: Don Vogel, Chairman; John Toshner, Vice Chairman; Robert Hamner, Mike Rosen, Jeffrey Ornstein, Members; Domenick Lioce, Alternate Member. Vice Mayor Mike Martino, Council Liaison was also present. • Recommendation to the City Council National Shoppes on the Green" PUD, tion 1, 1986, providing for revised requirement of Resolution 92, 1988, created the "Great Western" Federal Site 3") re: Amen created traffic adopted Savings ding 16.55 -acre "PGA 11/9/86 by Resolu- pattern (satisfying 11/17/88, which Bank PUD on "Building Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, addressed the Commission stating the Great Western Bank project was approved by the City Council with the proviso that the PGA National Shoppes on the Green PUD be amended to provide for modification to the entrance- way by reconstructing the landscape islands to improve traffic circulation. Mr. Ellington distributed site maps to the Commission and re- viewed the proposed modifications. Discussion ensued. • Mr. Jeff Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City 1 Council for amending "PGA National Shoppes on the Green" PUD, with the conditions as stated in the January 6, 1988 letter from the City Engineer as follows: 1. The 7" shellrock base should be increased to 8" within traf- fic corridors. 2. The 12" compacted subgrade should also show a specification of 35 p.s.i. F.B.V. 3. The western exit -only driveway serving the Great Western Bank should be more definitely channelized, with the use of the 6" raised curbing, so as to preclude the possibility of a vehicle attempting to enter. Also there is a need for sign - age & striping to ensure an exit -only facility. 4. There is a need for stop signs at both exit locations. The motion was seconded by Mr. John Toshner. The motion was unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation to City Council re: Rezoning, from Zoning Classification of M -1 Research and Light Industrial Park District to a Zoning Classification of PCD (Planned Communi- ty District), 102.7 acres, more or less, located between Alter- nate A -1 -A and Interstate -95 and Burns Road and RCA Boulevard (Public Hearing recessed from 7/26/88, 8/9/88, 8/23/88, 9/27/88, 10/25/88, 11/9/88, 11/22/88, and 12/13/88 Meetings) (adv. 7/11/88 and 9/12/88) (Northcorp) Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open, and at the petitioner's request, recessed the Public Hearing to January 24, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. Public Hearing: Recommendation to City Council re: Creation of "Golf Estates Villas" High Density Residential PUD, proposed to consist of 16 townhouse units and to be located on 1.5 acres contiguous to north of tri -plex existing on northwest corner of Holly Drive and N. Military Trail, per application of Mr. Len Kirschke (Public Hearing recessed from meeting of 12/27/88) 0 Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, addressed the Commission Kp reviewing concerns expressed at the 12/27/88 meeting, and updat- ing the Commission on the status of those issues. Mr. Ellington advised that the number of units has not changed. The petitioner is still seeking approval for 16 townhouses. The concern regarding the ultimate right -of -way on Military Trail still has not been addressed on the site plan. However, Mr. Kirschke has submitted a sketch and description indicating that approximately .085 acres of the subject property will be devoted to the ultimate right -of -way, decreasing the site to 1.4 acres. Mr. Ellington pointed out that the right -of -way will take in the hedgerow and tree area and will encroach into the minimum driving width. Mr. Ellington stated the setback to the pool enclosure, southwest • of the property, has not been addressed by the petitioner. The petitioner has relocated ingress /egress from the center of the site to the north end of the property and has redesigned the building to break up the continuous roof line. Mr. Lioce requested drainage information. Mr. Ellington stated the City Engineer approved the preliminary drainage plans with conditions. Mr. Kirschke addressed the Commission stating the landscaping on the southwest property line has been moved from the easement to allow access by utility companies. Mr. Kirschke stated he was advised by Mr. Ken Stapleton, former City Administrative Planning Coordinator, that 15 units would be allowed on the subject property, and perhaps 16 with a PUD. Mr. • Kirschke stated he was just recently made aware of the problem 3 with the right -of -way. • The Commission was in agreement that the project should be de- signed to allow for the ultimate right -of -way and suggested Mr. Kirschke consult his architect to consider redesigning the project. Mr. Kirschke stated he has not been notified of the County's intention to widen Military Trail and does not feel he should have to plan his design around something that may never happen. The Commission was in agreement that the widening of Military Trail is inevitable and that the Commission would be remiss in their duty if they did not take that issue into consideration when planning for the future of the City. Mr. Ornstein stated the setback to the pool enclosure southwest is of the property is noted incorrectly. After discussion, the Commission and the applicant agreed that the most appropriate way of proceeding with the project would be to recess the Public Hearing. Mr. Kirschke agreed to attempt to redesign the project. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recess the Public Hearing to Janu- ary 24, 1989. The motion was seconded by Mr. John Toshner. The motion was unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, advised the Com- mission that included in their packet is a memo inviting them to • a City Council Workshop to discuss the Bev Smith Ford facility. This issue has been scheduled at the request of Bev Smith Ford. 4 4 • _ L Mr. Walton stated minor revisions have been made to the Staff •�` Report for the JDM project, included in the Commission packet. Mr. Walton reviewed these changes with the Commission. Mr. Ornstein suggested that a copy of the final document, with all conditions of approval, be attached to each PUD application received by the City for this project. Chairman Vogel advised the Commission that he attended a meeting of the Florida Planning & Zoning Association and a Charter has been obtained for this area, including Palm Beach, Martin & St. Lucie Counties. The Commission members will be receiving an invitation to attend a luncheon or cocktail party in February. Chairman Vogel has been temporarily appointed Vice Chaiman. ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 1989. A Special Meeting of the Commission will be held on Wednesday, January 1 1 , 1989. APPROVALS -- -- - - - -- - - - -- - - -- IIAANTOSHNER---- --------- - - ��RMAN VO VI VFFR— ---------- - - - - - - - ----- -- RNSTEIN ROBERT A ER N DOMENICK LIOCE - ---- - - - - -- -- - - -- JEAN LON S- 5