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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 080889CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 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 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; Jeffrey Ornstein, Robert Hamner, Members; Domenick Lioce, Alternate Member. Mike Rosen was not in attend- ance. _I* Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning reported on the • status of the JDM project and advised that there are still several unresolved issues. Mr. Walton stated a meeting was held with the Agent and Engineers for JDM, City Engineer and John Orr, City Manager. Water Management permits have not been obtained, therefore, all JDM projects are on hold until further notice. Public Hearing - PUD -89 -20 - Recommendation Amending 27.357 -acre Prosperity Oaks PUD to expansion of the permitted uses within CG -1 al for a nursing home on Tract J located on Prosperity Farms Road, and approximately 70, Blvd. (5- 42S -43E) (Adv. 7/24/89) to City Council re: allow for a 1.15 -acre and site plan approv- the west side of D feet south of PGA Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the Staff Report dated August 3, 1989 and stated staff recommends approval of releasing the Unity of Title and recommends approval of the 1 • • • amendment to the PUD with three conditions, as listed in the staff report. Mr. Shawn Nieman, agent for the petitioner, stated the City Attorney has approved of the release of the Unity of Title. Mr. Nieman presented building and roof color /material samples and elevations. Mr. Ornstein suggested that the existing Oak Trees be indicated on the elevations. Mr. Fred Arn, President of Health Care & Retirement Corporation, addressed the Commission comparing the proposed architecture/ colors to those of the existing facility. Mr. Ornstein stated that a sign package should be completed for presentation to the City Council. Mr. Ornstein asked for infor- mation regarding the legality of releasing a Unity of Title. Mr. Walton stated the City has recently done this on a couple of projects and as long as the Unity of Title is being replaced with something as legally binding and enforceable, there is no prob- lem. Mr. Brant has reviewed and has no objections. Mr. Nieman stated the petitioner is agreeable to all staff condi- tions. Mr. Walton suggested, and Mr. Nieman agreed, that a condition of approval stating that whatever drainage arrangements are required by the County, be included prior to City Council approval. 2 Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Jim Weinberg, 11239 Monet Lane, addressed the Commission stating he and his neighbor, Mr. Owens, have experienced problems with the Prosperity Oaks project. The existing lake is not maintained properly; water drains across his property, creating problems with standing water and mosquitos, and the planned park area has become overgrown with weeds. A discussion ensued regarding the original approval for Prosperity Oaks and the existing conditions. Mr. Carothers, Senior Vice President of the Babcock Company, addressed the Commission discussing the concerns expressed by Mr. Weinberg. Mr. Carothers stated that Stanley Wantman was the • engineer for this project, and if the project was not built as • planned, it will be corrected. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Vogel closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Jeffrey Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for abondoning the Unity of Title on the Prosperity Oaks PUD, as long as the City Attorney is comfortable with the cross - access agreement. Mr. Lioce seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (4 -0). Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the amendment to the Prosperity Oaks PUD with staff conditions as follows: C _• 1. Staff recommends approval of the dissolving of the Unity of Title. 2. The Fire Department requests that the developer provide a stabilized subsurface, free of bushes, shrubs and trees, to access the western portion of the nursing home. 3. The developer must adhere to and enforce Palm Beach Gardens' Landscape Code section 153.50, Tree Protection. 4. The following contingency plan should be established for replacement of trees that die during or from construction: (1) replacing every 1" lost with 3" new caliper. (2) new trees will be a minimum of 3" in diameter at 4' above ground level when planted. In addition: 5. The Building Department will be instructed not to issue a building permit on this project until the City Engineer reviews and approves the existing drainage on site. Mr. Lioce seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (4 -0). Recommendation to City Council re: PUD -89 -22 (PGA National Administrative Building) Amending PGA of America PUD within the PGA National Planned Community District to build a 3,787 sq. ft., two -story addition to the existing building and additional park- ing lot with 50 parking spaces. (10- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, stated City records have been reviewed, however, information pertaining to the original approval and specific site detail has not been located. Mr. Ellington reviewed the parking requirements for the proposed administrative office use. City Code requires that in addition 4 • to the 133 spaces proposed by the petitioner, 1 space for each employee is also required. Staff feels the 133 spaces will be adequate since the use will be administrative and not primarily to serve the public. Staff recommends approval of this petition with five conditions, as listed in the Staff Report dated 8/3/89. Mr. Ed Dailey, agent for the petitioner, presented a site plan and stated 90 additional reserve parking spaces can be provided if needed. Mr. Ornstein stated he feels the proposed reserve parking area is excessive. A discussion ensued regarding City parking requirements. Mr. Dailey presented and discussed architectural elevations and • landscape plans. Mr. Jeffrey Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for amending PGA of America PUD with the staff • conditions as follows: 1. The handicapped spaces shall be located at the proposed entrance walk to the building. 2. One parking space per 300 square feet of gross leasable floor space, totaling 132 spaces, be re- quired. 3. The site plan shall be amended to indicate where the reserved parking could be located on site. 4. The parking lot hedge and trees shall be designed in accordance with the City Landscape Code, and will continue from the proposed parking area out to and including the existing parking lot. 5. Foundation plantings will be installed around the front of the proposed office addition facing the golf course. 9 • • • In addition: 6. A plan for reserve parking will be developed and approved by staff and Jack Hanson. 7. If, and when the use of this building changes from a single administrative use, the new use will come back for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval. Mr. Hamner seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved (4 -0). Recommendation to City Council re: PUD -89 -23 (Moonlight Cafe) Amending Gardens East Plaza (a /k /a Promenade shopping Plaza) PUD for approval of a neon light in the window at Moonlight Cafe. (7- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, stated the agent, Mr. Healy, was cited and found in violation of the Sign Code by the Code Enforcement Board. The neon light at his cafe was determined to be a sign, visible from the roadway, for advertising purposes. Staff recommends approval of this PUD amendment with no condi- tions. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for amending the Gardens East Plaza PUD. Mr. Hamner seconded the motion. approved (4 -0). The motion was unanimously Public Hearing: PUD -89 -17 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Golden Bear Plaza) Amending Golden Bear Plaza PUD located on the east side of U.S. Highway #1 at Holman Road to obtain new signage approvals and extend the hours of operation for the Executive Dining Club. (4- 42S -43E) (Adv. 7/24/89) Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, stated the Commis- sion has held workshop meetings to discuss the signage portion of y the request as well as the change in hours of operation and staff is recommending approval. Mr. Walton advised that if the Commis- sion does not wish to increase the number of signs, per face, the recommendation can include that the signage remain as originally approved. Mr. David Shaw, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission summarizing the petitioner's request. Mr. Ron Antel, representing the owner, presented sign elevations. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. After discussion, Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approv- al to the City Council for amending Golden Bear Plaza PUD to 0 extend the hours of operation of the Executive Dining Club to: • Monday through Thursday to Midnight, Friday through Sunday to 1:00 A.M., and 2:00 X.M. for special events (e.g. New Year's Eve), and also for the sign package to be approved with three (3) signs per chevron face, as long as each side of the chevron is the same, with a maximum of six (6) individual tenant signs on the two chevrons. Mr. Lioce seconded the motion. During discussion, Chairman Vogel stated he will vote against the motion because he feels the size of the project warrants more signage than the motion allows. The motion failed with a vote of 2 -2, with Chairman Vogel and Mr. Hamner voting against the motion. 7 Workshop: A% -89 -02 - Recommendation to City Council re: (North- lake Centre) Annexing 4.648 acres on the south side of Northlake Boulevard and on the east and west sides of Dania Drive. (24- 428 -42E) PreaRRlication Review: Z -89 -02 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Northlake Centre) Rezoning of 4.648 acres from Palm Beach County designation of RM (Multiple - Family Residential District Medium Density) to PUD with underlying zoning of PO (Professional Office), located on the south side of Northlake Boulevard and on the east and west sides of Dania Drive. (24- 428 -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reported that a revised traffic impact analysis was submitted by the applicant on August 7, 1989, and Kahart Pinder, the City's Traffic Consultant, has not had an opportunity to review the information. Mr. Ellington reviewed the petitioner's request and discussed • site plan revisions. Mr. Walton advised that Mr. Pinder will submit comments prior to the Public Hearing. Mr. Dennis Stevenson, with James Neuhaus, Inc., addressed the Commission discussing the traffic studies submitted to Mr. Pinder. Mr. Cory Cross, authorized agent for the petitioner, stated the roof color sample submitted is close to the actual color. Mr. Cross stated he feels confident that a positive letter is forthcoming from Mr. Pinder. (The Public Hearing for this project has been advertised for 8/22/89.) 8 • • Workshop: LU -89 -03 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Prosperity Centre) Amending the City's Comprehensive Plan for a .849 -acre tract from the County's Comprehensive Plan designation of Low - Medium Residential to the City's designation of Commercial. Located on Floral Lane (Parcels 9 -12). (5-425 - 43E) PreaRylication Review: - PUb -89 -26 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Prosperity Centre) Amending Prosperity Centre PUD (Ordinance 32, 1988) by incorporating two small tracts of adjacent property and amending the site plan. (5- 42S -43E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the proposed amend- ments to the existing PUD.. Mr. Ellington stated staff concerns include: The original approval required closing the driving aisle entrances south of PGA Blvd. and the entrance from Floral Lane. The proposed site plan does not reflect these require- ments. Chairman Vogel stated he believes Floral Lane should not be closed, but could be used to service the south end of the project. A discussion ensued regarding parking requirements. Chairman Vogel stated that he is acquainted with the petitioner, however, has no financial interest in' this project. Mr. David Dement, Architect with Mudano Associates Architects, addressed the Commission presenting architectural elevations. The Commission recommended the roof line be continued to the rear of the building and landscaping be shown on elevations. Mr. Louis Vlanos, Landscape Architect, presented landscape plans. Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, suggested Mr. Vlanos obtain a copy of the comments from Mr. Mark Hendrickson, E City Forester. Mr. Frank Mudano, with Mudano Associates Architects, addressed the Commission discussing the site plan and landscaping plan. The Commission suggested the landscaping be continued along the Fina Station and that the existing building be relocated to comply with the 15' setback. A discussion ensued regarding parking requirements. Mr. Joe Pollock, Traffic Engineer with Kimley -Horn, addressed the Commission presenting a traffic analysis of the proposed project. Mr. Pollock stated there will be an approximate 6% increase in traffic volume from the original approval. The peak hour • increase at Prosperity Farms Road and PGA Blvd. will be approxi- • mately 2 %, which is almost undetectable. Access will remain the same as in the previous approval. Mr. Pollock discussed the improvements to be made in conjunction with this project and the Soverel Harbour project. The Commission directed that this project be moved on to Public Hearing. Preapplication Review: PIID -89 -25 - Recommendation to City Coun- cil re: (Montessori Learning Center) Creating a PIID for the Montessori Learning Center located on a 1.531 ± acre parcel of land known as Tract 3 of the PGA National Commerce Park (15 -42s- 42E) 10 c Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the Staff Report • dated 8/3/89, and stated the petitioner has received preliminary approval for the landscape and architectural plans from the PGA Property Owner's Association, however, has not received final approval. Staff would like to receive this approval prior to scheduling the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing. The petition- er must follow design guidelines established in the Commerce Park PUD. Comments have not been received at this time from the City Engineer nor the City Forester. Mr. Alan Strassler, agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission pointing out the location of the proposed project and uses of the surrounding areas. Mr. Strassler stated Mr. David Getz, City's Engineer, suggested the building floor elevation be is raised to 19.11, and requested costs of construction improve- • ments. The applicant has complied with these requirements. Mr. Strassler stated that Mr. Hendrickson, City Forester, requested the hedge be moved 10' to the north, due to an existing drainage easement. This also has been done. Mr. Strassler presented a site plan of the proposed buildings, to be built in two phases. The second phase is anticipated within three to five years. Mr. Strassler stated the PGA POA has requested the petitioner submit a signed and sealed set of plans prior to receiving final approval. Mr. Strassler read into the record the conditions set forth by the POA and stated all of the conditions have been met. 11 Mr. Strassler presented roof tile samples and reviewed architec- tural elevations. Mr. Strassler stated he will attempt to obtain final approval from the POA prior to the Public Hearing. The Commission directed staff to move this project on to Public Hearing. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. The next Regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Coipmissio will be.,hel T»esday, August 22, 1989. • L�L�L�D L� U-..� EIN DOMENIC LIOCE - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - JEAN LONG, ECRETARY 12 ERT ER r E RO N