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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 111489w CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 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; Robert Hamner, Jeffrey Ornstein, Mike Rosen, Members, and Domenick Lioce, Alternate Member. The minutes of the meetings of August 22, September 12, September 26, and October 24, 1989 were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING: CU -89 -02 - Recommendation to City Council re: Discount Auto Parts Store) Expanding the conditional use to allow retail sales of automobile parts and accessories, currently existing at 4223 Northlake Blvd., to include the entire building encompassing 4213 and 4220 Northlake Blvd., and simultaneous site plan and landscape approval. (Adv. 8- 28 -89) (Recessed from 9/12/890, 9/26/89 & 10/10/89 meetings) (13- 42S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, reviewed the staff report dated 11/9/89 and discussed the amendments made to the site plan since the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Ellington stated the petitioner has verified that the proper- ty owner has a Declaration of Lands for Ingress and Egress giving legal access to the north property line for the eastern drive 1 aisle, but was unable to confirm whether the same is true for the •western drive aisle. The petitioner proposes to remove five parking spaces and provide four landscape islands in the parking lot. The petitioner has agreed to retain the existing brick facade on the front of the building, blocking in windows with brick matching the existing color. A mansard roof will be pro- vided around the entire building. The requested elevations of all sides of the building have not been submitted. Mr. Jack Hanson, Building Official has reviewed the proposed sign and has determined it is in compliance with City Code. Mr. Ellington stated that staff recommends approval of this petition with the seven conditions referenced in the staff report dated 11/9/89. Mr. Ellington advised that Mr. Ornstein added two conditions 1) Paper signs in the windows are prohibited, 2) The mansard roof shall extend around the entire building. Mr. Kieran Kilday, authorized agent for the petitioner, presented a sample of the window frame color. Mr. Kilday stated the roof must be replaced and that a mansard roof will extend around the entire building. Mr. Kilday advised that to alleviate the con- cern of repairing cars in the parking lot, parking has been reduced to provide only the amount required by Code. Mr. Ornstein questioned the availability of brick which will match the existing brick. Mr. Ornstein stated he does not like the color of the proposed sign lettering. A discussion ensued regarding the 25' access easement which E • extends to Keating Drive and landscaping proposed for the loading area. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Rosen made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the Conditional Use with all conditions recommended by staff in the staff report dated 11/9/89 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 overflow runoff to Northlake Blvd. 2. The site plan shall indicate the proposed directional sign - age at the entrance /exits and at the one -way driveway. • 3. No repair or maintenance of automobiles shall occur in the parking lot of subject property or in the building. • 4. The wall sign for this building shall not exceed 74 square feet (per the City's Sign Code). 5. The parking lot shall be repaved and parking stalls restriped. 6. Upgraded wheel -stops shall be installed adjacent to landscape strips. 7. All roof mounted equipment must be screened from view. 8. Paper signs in the windows are prohibited. 9. The mansard roof shall extend around the entire building. Mr. Robert Hamner seconded the motion. Mr. Domenick Lioce moved to amend Mr. Rosen's motion to include the following conditions: 10. The color of the brick will be the same as that of the existing brick. 3 11. The metal will be the same bronze color as the sample presented to the Commission. 12. A strip of grass at the rear of the site, north of the loading space will be removed and three additional trees will be provided west of the dumpster. Mr. Jeffrey Ornstein seconded the motion. The amendment to the motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5 -0. The original motion, as amended, passed unanimously with a vote of 5 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: - CU -89 -03 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Firestone) Conditional Use in CG -1 for "Retail Sales of Auto Parts and Accessories" and "repair of motor vehicles" at Fire- stone Mastercare Car Service Facility, located at the southwest corner of Northlake Blvd. and N. Military Trail (Adv. 10/30/89) (24- 42- S -42E) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, advised that the applicant, • Mr. Reubin Turner, has designated Mr. Kieran Kilday as authorized agent to represent the petitioner. Mr. Ellington stated 22 parking spaces are required and the peti- tioner is proposing to provide 39. Including the Firestone facility, the total required parking spaces for the entire shop- ping center will be 602. The total parking spaces provided will be 737, a surplus of 135 spaces. Mr. Ellington stated that at the time of Site Plan & Appearance Review Committee application, clarification will be needed with regard to the boundary and the type of landscape materials to be used for the proposed 5' landscape barrier along the rear of the subject property. Mr. Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, has found the entire shopping center site in compliance with City Code. • 4 has advised that the sign will remain in its present location. Mr. Ellington stated that if the Commission is prepared to recommend approval of this petition, staff recommends that ten conditions be made a part of the approval, as listed in the staff report dated 11/9/89. Mr. Ornstein stated he does not feel the project would be compat- ible with the residential nature of the area. Mr. Kieran Kilday, authorized agent for the petitioner addressed the Commission presenting architectural elevations and an aerial showing existing Commercial land uses in the surrounding area. Mr. Kilday requested input from the Commission as to what they • would prefer aesthetically. • Mr. Kilday stated that a survey of the property has indicated t the pylon sign is not on the subject property. Mr. Ornstein stated that if the entire center has more parking than is required, perhaps some of the parking could be removed and additional landscaping provided. Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated staff is reviewing the entire site, with the proposed Firestone facility being just another piece of the overall site. Chairman Vogel stated he feels the issue before the Commission is whether or not the proposed Firestone facility is an appropriate use on the existing site. 5 Mr. Ellington stated the site plan now indicates that the pylon sign existing on site will be relocated, however, the petitioner has advised that the sign will remain in its present location. Mr. Ellington stated that if the Commission is prepared to recommend approval of this petition, staff recommends that ten conditions be made a part of the approval, as listed in the staff report dated 11/9/89. Mr. Ornstein stated he does not feel the project would be compat- ible with the residential nature of the area. Mr. Kieran Kilday, authorized agent for the petitioner addressed the Commission presenting architectural elevations and an aerial showing existing Commercial land uses in the surrounding area. Mr. Kilday requested input from the Commission as to what they • would prefer aesthetically. • Mr. Kilday stated that a survey of the property has indicated t the pylon sign is not on the subject property. Mr. Ornstein stated that if the entire center has more parking than is required, perhaps some of the parking could be removed and additional landscaping provided. Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated staff is reviewing the entire site, with the proposed Firestone facility being just another piece of the overall site. Chairman Vogel stated he feels the issue before the Commission is whether or not the proposed Firestone facility is an appropriate use on the existing site. 5 Mr. Walton stated that when the project appears before Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, there will be more of an oppor- tunity to review the entire site. A discussion ensued regarding landscaping. Mr. Kilday stated the proposed berm will continue on to the pylon sign and Firestone will install and maintain all landscaping within the boundaries of their property. Mr. Tony Simon, Area Supervisor for Firestone, addressed the Commission discussing the overall operation of the facility and the type of work that will be done on the premises. Mr. Lioce asked Mr. Simon to address potential environmental problems, such as the possibility of ing the water system. • Mr. Simon stated the facility will b, There will be no floor drain and any cleaned with paper towels or cloths. oil, chemicals, etc. enter - environmentally safe. spillage will be minimal, The floors are scrubbed with a shop -vac machine that puts down soap and water and picks it back up. A discussion ensued regarding methods of disposing of oil /chemi- cal spillage. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Nick Lioce made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for a Conditional Use at the Firestone facility, with the following conditions: 11 • • C 1. No repair or testing of vehicles shall be permitted on the Gardens Park Shopping Center,site. 2. Repairs shall be restricted to the enclosed bay areas, except when emergency repairs are required to transfer vehicles into the enclosed bay areas. 3. The applicant shall provide for quarterly testing and moni- toring of environmental conditions on site, for review and approval by the City and appropriate agencies. 4. There shall not be any public address sytem utilized outside of the enclosed building area. 5. Vehicles shall be placed in enclosed bay areas for overnight storage, however, in the cases when there are more vehicles than storage area, those vehicles may be stored in the parking area directly east of the enclosed bay area for no longer than a twenty -four (24) hour period. 6. This condition, referenced in staff report dated 11/9/89, is to be re- written by staff /petitioner and will describe specifically what steps will be taken to prevent oil and /or all other petroleum base products, cleansers, etc. from getting into the water systen. 7. The applicant shall post signs within the Firestone Auto Facility constructed on this site enforcing conditions 1,2, 3, and 5. 8. A continuous five -foot berm /planting shall be installed on the west and north sides of this parcel with details to be reviewed at the time of Site Plan and appearance Review. 9. The site plan shall be modified to indicate the existing pylon sign. 10. Firestone will install and maintain all landscaping improve- ments. 11. The hours of operation will be from 7:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday; 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday; and 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. 12. Staff and the petitioner will put together a description of services to be provided, prohibiting major repairs such as engine overhauls, transmission, etc. Mr. Rosen seconded the motion. 7 • • Mr. Ornstein moved to amend Mr. Lioce's motion to include the specific services referenced in Condition #12, which will be limited to: tires, oil change, shocks, tune -up and brakes. Mr. Lioce seconded the motion. The amendment to the motion passed unanimously with a vote of 5- 0. The original motion, as amended, passed unanimously with a vote of 5 -0. WORKSHOP: Z -89 -09 - Recommendation to City Council re: (Millpond) Rezoning from Palm Beach County designation AR, Agri- cultural Residential District and RS, Single- Family Residential District, to Planned Community Development (PCD) on 596.84± acres, located on the east side of Alternate A -1 -A, west of Prosperity Farms Road, approximately one mile north of PGA Boule- vard, and south of Frenchman's Creek and Frenchman's Landing. (31 & 32- 42S -43B) Mr. Bristol Ellington, City Planner, presented a site plan of the proposed project and reviewed the staff report dated 11/9/89. Chairman Vogel requested that the Commission be provided with reduced copies of the site plan. Mr. Ellington stated comments have been received from Peter Bergel, Fire Marshal, in which he expressed concern with only one entrance being proposed to the project. One entrance would be acceptable if residential fire sprinkler systems were installed throughout the parcels. Mr. Ellington advised that a 25' landscape "buffer" will be pro- vided in three locations - Alternate A -1 -A, Hood Road Extension, and along Prosperity Farms Road. These will be owned and main- tained by a Homeowner's Association. At all other locations, 8 25' of landscape "easement" will be provided. These will be part of each individual homeowner's property, maintained by the property owner through restricted covenants or deed restrictions. Mr. Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, has advised that he would prefer the property line to begin at the inward edge of the 25' easement, making it into a buffer maintained by the Association. Mr. Ellington stated that a 14.5 acre park is proposed to be dedicated to the City, and staff has indicated this site is unac- ceptable since it will benefit County residents, but will not be readily accessible to City residents. Mr. Rich Walton, Director of Planning & Zoning, stated there are significant environmental areas associated with the site, some of which will be protected. An environmental assessment was submit- ted, along with additional information, which is currently being • reviewed by the City Forester. Mayor Mike Martino addressed the Commission stating he wants the record to remain clear that on January 10, 1989, the County and the City entered into an Interlocal Agreement. The City intends to fully live up to the provision of the agreement. Mayor Martino stated the question of the surrounding unincorporated lands is addressed in the agreement and that the City is under a three -year time frame to give the unincorporated area considera- tion for annexation into the City. With regard to the proposed park, Mayor Martino stated that future annexations could make the proposed location very suitable for a park. 9 2 Mayor Martino stated that concerning traffic issues, Mr. Bill Brant, City Attorney, has determined that the petitioner can move forward through the process. Mayor Martino stated it would be better for the traffic issue to be resolved at the Council level. Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for the petitioner, ad- dressed the Commission giving a brief history of the subject property and densities of the surrounding areas. Mr. Skokowski stated the project will be a private, gatehouse, predominantly single - family community, with a country club atmosphere. Mr. Skokowski described the Village Center concept. An aquatics facility, tennis courts, clubhouse, pro shop and meeting facili- ties will be located within the Village Center. The center will also encompass 3,000 sq. ft. of Commercial uses such as: cafe /restaurant, retail, postal service outlet, convenience • store. These service facilities will not be available to the -0 general public. Mr. Ornstein stated he would like to see a tighter program for the 19 acre Village Center parcel at the next meeting. Mr. Skokowski stated Gopher Tortoises have been identified on the property and it is his understanding that it will be necessary to provide a management program that will allow for their presence or for relocation. An inventory will also be required approxi- mately four months prior to construction. The price of homes within this project will range from $150,000 to $500,000. Mr. Skokowski discussed availability of utilities, access to the 10 Village Center and individual parcels, phasing of the project, park sites, pedestrian /buffer systems. A discussion ensued regarding the 25' easement /buffer strip. Mr. Skokowski stated the petitioner will be dedicating 110' of ROW for the construction of Hood Road. A traffic analysis indi- cates that for the purposes of this project, the Hood Rd. connec- tion to Prosperity Farms Rd. is not be necessary, in terms of standards that are required by the City. This will be discussed further at the next meeting. Mr. Ken Rogers, traffic consultant for the petitioner, will be attending the next meeting to address traffic issues. Mr. Skokowski advised that two lanes of Hood Road will be con- structed, as well as an overpass, and the petitioner would commit • to constructing the balance of Hood Road, with some timing condi- tions. • Mr. Skokowski stated the School Board has indicated they are interested in a middle school site within the project, however, the petitioner would prefer not to provide the 25 or 30 acres it would require to construct a school. Mr. Skokowski stated the project will be subject to an average of approximately $570.00 per unit under the new aggregate impact fee, which will generate approximately $1,000,000 for the School Board. With regard to the proposed park, Mr. Lioce suggested the devel- opment, through its property owner's association, maintain the park until such time as the rest of the property around the park 11 • is annexed into the City. At that time, the park could be dedi- cated to the City. Mr. Skokowski requested the project be advertised for Public Hearing 30 days from this meeting. The Commission directed staff to schedule the project for Public Hearing on 12/12/89 and requested that it be the only agenda item. Mr. August Hernandez, Government Liaison with the Palm Beach County School Board, addressed the Commission stating it is very possible that there will be many school age children residing within the project and that he would like to reserve the right to speak at the next meeting. At that time, he will be prepared to present demographic information of the schools serving the sub- ject area. Mayor Martino stated that he would like to spend some time at the next meeting providing clear, concise direction to the new Plan- ning and Zoning Commission members, prior to hearing projects on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Vogel advised that Wednesday morning he will be leaving to attend a meeting of the Florida Planning & Zoning Association in Orlando. A Gulstream Chapter of the Florida Planning & Zoning Association is being formed which will be centered in Palm Beach Gardens. Chairman Vogel stated he will keep the Commission informed of the progress. 0 12 • i Mr..Skokowski advised the Commission that Palm Beach County will be hosting the State of Florida American Planning Association Conference in 1992. The location has not yet been determined. Mr. Walton stated it is his understanding that the conference will be held in Boca Raton. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 1989. �Go � - - -- -- - -- - - - - - -- JEFFR Y O TEI DOMENIC LIOCE JEAN LONG, SECRETARY ROBERT HAMNER MI 13 -- i= - - - -A