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
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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
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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
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in relation to
the existing
facility.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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..
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