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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 031489CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 1989 REGULAR MEETING • The Regular Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida ;w 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 Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called by the secretary, and present were: Don Vogel, Chairman; Robert Hamner, Jeffrey Ornstein, Mike Rosen, Members; Domenick Lioce, Alternate Member. John Toshner, Vice Chairman was not in attendance. Items by the Planning & Zoning Director Mr. Rich Walton briefly discussed the procedures for the Commis- sion obtaining their packages for the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion Meetings. Mr. Walton stated the packages will be available late Thursday afternoon prior to the meeting in the Police Department for the following Tuesday meeting. WORKSHOP: PUD -89 -05 - Recommendation to City Council re: (PGA National) Amending 2.06 -Acre PGA National Resort Core PUD to allow for Health Spa and Restaurant. Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, addressed the Commission stating Hank Skowkowski is the agent for PGA National Golf Club and Sports Center. The applicant is proposing to remove 31 parking spaces at the PGA National Resort Core in order to con- struct a 10,180 square foot health spa facility. The proposed 1 health spa includes an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and courtyard area. In addition, the applicant proposes to construct a 2,500 square foot restaurant. Mr. Ellington stated staff has concerns because the proposed facilities will generate more traffic, however, there is no proposal to construct new parking spaces to replace the 31 spaces to be removed. The applicant is proposing to dredge the edge of the lakeside in order to construct a lakeside restaurant. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the peti- tioner will have to replat the property. There is question as to whether or not the original PCD and Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and the development order anticipated the expansion for the restaurant and health spa. Mr. Lioce asked Mr. Skowkowski if the proposal included removing the existing facility, and if not, where is the proposed facility facility is a health and raquetclub. Mr. Skowkowski gave a brief overview of the proposal and introduced Ms. Donna Cesaro, who is currently working on the proposal. Ms. Cesaro addressed the Commission stating the proposed facility is set up to attract female clientele. Ms. Cesaro further dis- cussed what will be contained in the proposed facility. Mr. Ornstein asked Ms. Cesaro if there was a floor plan available for the facility and if there would be liquor served at the restaurant. Ms. Cesaro replied there would be no liquor served. Mr. Ornstein suggested the facility be moved 20' to the north to alleviate cutting down the number of parking spaces. Ms. Cesaro stated there is more than enough parking now and Mr. Kahart • 2 in relation to the existing facility. • Mr. Skowkowski addressed the Commission stating the existing facility is a health and raquetclub. Mr. Skowkowski gave a brief overview of the proposal and introduced Ms. Donna Cesaro, who is currently working on the proposal. Ms. Cesaro addressed the Commission stating the proposed facility is set up to attract female clientele. Ms. Cesaro further dis- cussed what will be contained in the proposed facility. Mr. Ornstein asked Ms. Cesaro if there was a floor plan available for the facility and if there would be liquor served at the restaurant. Ms. Cesaro replied there would be no liquor served. Mr. Ornstein suggested the facility be moved 20' to the north to alleviate cutting down the number of parking spaces. Ms. Cesaro stated there is more than enough parking now and Mr. Kahart • 2 Pinder, of David Plummer and Associates, has been retained to do a parking study. There was further discussion between the architect and the Com- mission regarding parking and moving the facility 20' to the north. The Commission directed staff to schedule this project for Public Hearing on March 28, 1989. WORKSHOP: Recommendation to City Council re: (Steeplechase) Request Establishment of Safe Neighborhood Improvement District for 494.0939 -Acre "Replat of Horseshoe Acres West" generally located south of Lake Park West Road and east of the Florida Turnpike. Mr. Ellington addressed the Commission stating Ms. Joelene Leisinger and Mr. Steve Mathison are the agents for this peti- tion. Mr. Ellington stated there has never been a Safe Neighbor- hood District established in the city. • Mr. Ray Royce, attending the meeting for Mr. Mathison, addressed 0 the Commission stating Steeplechase was annexed into the city in 1988. Mr. Royce stated Haverhill Road has been removed from the Palm Beach County thoroughfare plan and the County has no problem with Haverhill Road being closed off, as proposed by this peti- tion. Mr. Royce discussed the Safe Neighborhood District as it applies to Steeplechase, stating it is a two step process. The first step is to authorize the creation of the district through a planning ordinance which authorizes the property owner's associa- tion to meet and come up with a plan. The second step is the adoption of a district plan. 3 Mr. Royce introduced Ms. Leisinger who gave a brief overview of the statues that apply to the Safe Neighborhood District. Mr. Rosen requested copies of the statues to find out exactly what the powers of this district are. Mr. Royce discussed what type of powers this legislation would give to the property owner's association and stated it would give them the power to privatize public roads in the development with the approval of the city. Mr. Ornstein asked what would happen if a resident did not wish to participate and did not wish to be assessed the fees. Mr. Royce stated the statues basically provide that 75% of the property owners association has to agree, and as part of the planning ordinance the City Council would have to be assured that 75% do agree, then it is binding for everyone. Mr. Walton asked Mr. Royce if the request for the enabling legis- • lation was just for Steeplechase or a blanket ordinance for the • entire city. Mr. Royce replied the applicant is not adverse to the ordinance being approved as a blanket ordinance for the city or one that just applies to Steeplechase. Chairman Vogel requested copies of the statues for the Commission to review before the applicant appears before the Planning and Zoning Commission again. WORKSHOP: PUD -89 -03 - Recommendation to City Council re: (High School) Request approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a conceptual plan for a high school in the underlying zoning district of GU - Government Use District Located on 60 -acre tract south of Donald Ross Road between Military Trail and Central Boulevard. Mr. Ellington addressed the Commission stating, per the request ►H of Staff, Mr. August Hernandez has changed the zoning request from PUD with underlying Agricultural to PUD with Government Use. Mr. Ellington stated a letter dated March 8, 1989 was sent to Mr. Hernandez by Mr. Walton which listed deficiencies that still exist in this application. Mr. Ellington discussed the first deficiency regarding South Florida Water Management District's jurisdiction over the site. Additionally, there are some defi- ciencies on the site plan in regard to the actual location of the dumpster and providing adequate handicapped parking. Mr. Walton addressed the Commission explaining efforts he has made to get the needed information from the School Board and also stated he has contacted the South Florida Water Management Dis- trict regarding the information needed from them. Mr. Walton stated the South Florida Water Management District is waiting for information from the School Board to complete their review. Mr. • Walton expressed concern with inadequate parking in the event a football stadium is built at a later date. HEARING: Recommendation to City Council re: (Northcorp) Rezone M -1 to PCD and discussion of Amend. to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan from Industrial to PCD and Development of Regional Impact and Development Order. Located on 102.7± acre tract east of I -95, west of FEC Railroad and Alt. A -1 -A, north of Burns Road and generally south of RCA Boulevard (formerly known as the RCA site). Mr. Pete McDonough addressed the Commission presenting a hypo- thetical scaled model on an enlarged site plan and a discussion ensued. 9 5 Ad1ournment There being no further business to discuss the meeting was ad- journed at 11:05 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commissipn will be held Tuesday, March 28, 1989.. ry • EFFREY )IORNSTEIN %ECRWARY 2