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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 0926891 CITY OF PALM BEACH GA�DENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 26, 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, Mike Rosen, Members, Domenick Lioce, Alternate Member; Robert Hamner was not in attendance. PREAPPLICATION REVIEW: PUD -89 -29 - Recommendation to City Coun- cil re: (Preston Courts, Parcel M -18) Amendment to Preston Courts PUD, Parcel M -18, within the PGA National PCD to reduce the number of originally approved units from 34 to 30 units, thus reducing the overall density from 7.10 d.u.'s /acre to 6.26 d.u.'s /acre. Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the proposed project and stated the petitioner, Mr. Robert Frein, is proposing to reduce the number of originally approved units from 34 to 30, thus reducing the overall density from 7.10 to 6.26 u /p /a. Mr. Ellington pointed out the locations of the existing duplex units; approved duplex units the petitioner is committed to build; and the proposed twelve, 1 & 2 story, zero - lot -line single family homes. Marketing changes prompted the elimination of the duplex units, which will be replaced with single family homes. 1 • Site Lot lines will be relocated, which will require replatting in those areas. Sign elevations have been revised to allow for lettering to be mounted on the entry wall. Mr. Ellington stated staff is prepared to recommend approval of the project with the following three conditions: 1. An architectural wall shall be built starting behind the existing landscape near the southeast corner, next to Ryder Cup Blvd., to the southwest corner of said property, para- llel to Northlake Blvd. The petitioner must indicate this addition on the site plan and provide a time specification for when construction will commence. 2. The building setbacks for units 5B, 6A and 6B shall be increased an additional 2' so as to be in accord with the 58' minimum building separation across the street. 3. The rear yard setbacks shall be decreased to 15' for units • 2A and 2B from 30' to 33' respectively, in order to avoid the "canyon effect" and be in accord with the Minimum Guide- lines for building- building separation across the roadway. Mr. Robert Frein, Petitioner, stated Mr. Hendrickson, City Forester, recommended a 6' wall be constructed along the southern border of the property. Mr. Frein advised that he has no objec- tion, and PGA National has agreed to pay one -half of the cost of the wall. Mr. Frein advised that a stand of Australian Pines existing on site will be removed when the wall is built. Concerning Mr. Getz' comments, Mr. Frein stated he does not believe the proposed site plan will create a canyon effect. The Commission expressed concern with the positioning of some 2 • units on the northwest portion of the site, as the driveways are very close together. A discussion ensued regarding alternative building placement. Mr. Rosen made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the amendment to Preston Courts PUD. Mr. Lioce seconded the motion. Mr. Lioce made a motion to amend the motion to include staff's recommendations as follows: 1. An architectural wall shall be built starting behind the existing landscape near the southeast corner, next to Ryder Cup Blvd., to the southwest corner of said property, para- llel to Northlake Blvd. The petitioner must indicate this addition on the site plan and provide a time specification for when construction will commence. 2. The rear yard setbacks shall be decreased to 15' for units • 2A and 2B from 30' to 33' respectively, in order to avoid the "canyon effect" and be in accord with the Minimum Guide- lines for building - building separation across the roadway. • Mr. Ornstein seconded the motion to amend which was approved with a vote of 3 -1, with Mr. Ornstein voting nay. The original motion, as amended, was approved with a vote of 3 -1, with Mr. Ornstein voting nay. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL RE: PUD -89 -24 (JDM Parcel 5a) Creation of a low density Planned Unit Development for 31 one and two -story zero lot line (3.2 du's /ac) residential units located within the JDM Country Club on Parcel 5a. (11- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the Petitioner's request for thirty -one, 1 & 2 story, zero -lot -line patio homes. Mr. Ellington stated this project is within Phase I, which has 3 • • • been delayed pending resolution of several items referenced in a letter dated 8/9/89 to Mr. Hank Skokowski. These issues have been satisfied, therefore, a review of Phase I projects will now continue. Mr. Ellington stated approvals have been received from all reviewing agencies and departments. Staff is recommending approval with the following condition :. The bike path be built to the entrance of the site prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Ms. Donna Cesaro, with Urban Design Studio, stated the landscap- ing will be consistent with that proposed for all of JDM. Ms. Cesaro presented architectural elevations and stated the peti- tioner has no objection to the condition recommended by staff. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the creation of JDM Parcel 5a, with the condition that a bike path be built to the entrance of the site, prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Lioce seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: CU -89 -03 Discount Auto Parts Store) retail sales of automobile existing at 4223 Northlake encompassing 4213 and 4220 plan and landscape approva 9/26/89) (13- 42S -42E) - Recommendation to City Council re: Expanding the conditional use to allow parts and accessories, currently Blvd., to include the entire building Northlake Blvd., and simultaneous site 1. (Adv. 8- 28 -89) (To be recessed to 4 • Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, stated the petitioner's request for a Conditional Use includes simultaneous site plan and landscape plan approval. Mr. Ellington presented a site plan of the proposed auto parts facility. The petitioner will be upgrad- ing the appearance of the building and landscaping. Exterior colors have been changed to a pale gray with black mansard roof and orange lettering. Mr. Jack Hanson, Building Official has advised that the proposed project sign is 33 sq. ft. larger than allowed by Code. Staff is recommending approval of this project with conditions as follows: 1. The existing drainage of the 22 space parking lot sheetflows to Northlake Blvd. Staff recommends that a slotted grate exfiltration pipe with drainfield be constructed along low • edge of pavement to provide water quality treatment of 2- 1/2' x % imperviousness of runoff prior to additional over- flow runoff to Northlake Blvd. 2. The site plan shall indicate the proposed signage at the entrance /exits and at the one -way driveway. c: 3. No repair or maintenance of automobiles shall occur in the parking lot of subject property. 4. Project sign will comply with City Sign Code. 5. Parking lot will be repaved and parking stall restriped. 6. Upgraded wheelstops will be provided adjacent to landscape strips. Mr. Lioce suggested providing additional landscaping on the east and west sides of the site. 2 • Mr. Kieran Kilda y, authorized agent for the petitioner, stated he does not know if the petitioner has a legal right to the driveway on the west side of the property, or legal access to the rear of the site for deliveries. The Commission directed Mr. Kilday to research the question of legal access. The Commission expressed concern with the architectural eleva- tions and colors presented. A discussion ensued regarding the type of architecture the City is looking for. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. Mayor Mike Martino stated the proposed project is not compatible with the style of Palm Beach Gardens. • It was the concensus of the Commission that revisions be made to the architectural elevations to reflect a style compatible with the surrounding area and Palm Beach Gardens in general. The Commission directed the applicant to submit elevations of all four sides of the building, and to also research the possibility of obtaining a cross - access agreement with the property owner to the north for the purpose of providing a loading area. The Commission recessed this petition to October 10, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. L C • RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: - PUD -89 -30 (PARCEL 2) Creation of a low density Planned Unit Development for 52 one and two - story, zero lot line (3.1 du's /ac) residential units located within the JDM Country Club on Parcel 2 (11- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington reviewed the Staff Report dated 9/20/89 for the proposed project and stated Ordinance 8, 1989 requires the petitioner to provide a 25' landscape buffer treatment for 1200 linear feet along the eastern side of the Turnpike prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Ellington stated a secondary detached guesthouse option fea- ture is being proposed, similar to PGA M -31a. Separate rental of the guesthouse will be prohibited by Homeowners Association Documents. Mr. Ellington advised that Mr. Mark Hendrickson, City • Forester, has been informed that insect infestation of some trees • on site necessitated their removal. The remaining trees were tagged to be either preserved or relocated. Mr. Ellington stated that if the Commission is prepared to move this project on to Council, the Commission could recommend that a penalty be imposed for the tree removal. The exact number of trees removed is not known. Mr. Ellington stated staff questions the layout of the southerly fairway, due to safety concerns for the residents. Approvals have been received from Mr. Mark Hendrickson, Waste Management and all other departments. 7 • Mr. Rich Walton, Planning and Zoning Director, stated the size of the site has increased over an acre from the original PCD approv- al. Regarding the tree removal, Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for the petitioner, stated there was a misunderstanding on the part of the developer as to how much clearing could be done on site, and assured the Commission that the developer is now very aware of the requirements and this will never happen again. Mr. Skokowski stated that approximately six - eight diseased Slash Pines were removed. To make up for this, a great deal of land- scaping will be provided for this parcel. Mr. Skokowski distributed the JDM Country Club PCD Cumulative Unit Data sheet to the Commission and advised that JDM is cur- rently at a net density of 3.1 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Skokowski presented a site plan and advised that the proposed PUD is a luxury single - family, zero -lot -line project to be called Crystal Bay. Mr. Bob Wilhelm, with Richardson, Nagy and Martin, Architects, presented architectural elevations. Mr. Ornstein stated he feels the guesthouse should be set back a minimum of 20' from the property line. Mr. Dave Bodker, Landscape Architect, presented landscape plans. The Commission complimented the architects on the quality of the presentation drawings. • 8 •Mr. Rosen made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the creation of JDM Parcel 2. Mr. Ornstein seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 -0. 0 PREAPPLICATION REVIEW: PUD -89 -31 - Recommendation to City Coun- cil re: (The Island) Amendment to The Island PUD, Tract M -13, within the PGA National PCD, to reduce the rear yard setback on 70 lots from 10' to Of (9 & 16- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, stated the petitioner is requesting the rear yard setbacks be reduced from 10' to 0' on 70 lots. Mr. Ted Sabatello, petitioner, stated the lake is part of the Northern Palm Beach County Water Control District, which has given approval for this amendment, with conditions. The Homeown- ers Association maintains to the lake's edge. Mr. Sabatello stated he is also requesting that the NPBWCD be allowed to deed the easement back to the Homeowner's Association. The zero -lot- lines are being requested to allow for larger homes. Mr. Rich Walton, Planning & Zoning Director, stated staff is recommending approval. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the proposed amendment to The Island PUD. Mr. Rosen seconded the motion. • Mr. Lioce made a motion to amend the original motion to include a condition of approval that upon receipt of final documentation from the Northern Palm Beach County Water Control District, the petitioner will give staff and Bill Brant, City Attorney, the opportunity to review the documentation to ensure that the property owners within the PUD retain the right of access to their property for the purposes of painting, mowing lawns, etc. Mr. Ornstein seconded Mr. Lioce's motion. The motion to amend passed unanimously with a vote of 4 -0. The original motion, as amended, passed unanimously with a vote of 4 -0. ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. The next Regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held Tuesday, October 10, 1989. 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