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WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM IFACH GARDENS
JANUARY IA, 1988
The Workshoo Meetinq of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
wns called to order by Mayor Frr,nay at 8:0n P,M, in the Assembly Room at
the Municipal Complex, 10500 worth Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Alleelance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL.
The Deputy City Clerk called the roll and present were: Mkiyor Feeney,
Vice Mayor Martino, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman
Kise1 ewski .
PRESENTATION BY
DR. EDWARD M.
FISSE'Y, PBJC
Or. Edward M. Eissey, President of Palm Beach Junior College, made a pre-
sentation to the City Council re: their request that "RCA Boulevard"
"PBJC "Pacer ".
(alkla Monet Road") be renamed either Boulevard" or Way
the City Council had no objections tc renaming RCA Boulevard "College
3culevard" or "College Way ". The City Council stated that from A -1 -A to
F'rns^erity Farms Road, RCA Boulevard is under the jurisdiction of Palm
Beach County and Dr. Eissey would have to appear before the County
Commissioners with his request. The Pity Council directed the City
Attorney to prepare a resolution Por their approval at their Regular
Mecping of January 11, 1988, indicating the Council's agreement with the
renamino of RCA Boulevard.
PRESENTATION BY
AXUSTIN q.
HERNANDEZ, PALM
Mr. Jim Daniels of the Palm Beach County School Board, addressed the City
EIACh COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD_
Council re: proposed new pvilic school sites "AA 11 and "C ". Mr. Daniels
stated there were plans to build an elementary school and a middle school
of f1 A F3,aulev»rd with 4cress on Shady Lakes Drive. Several
rrcmbers expressed their concern with th<: schools having access off PGA
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Boulevard and being located so close to re.3tdential areas. Mr. Daniels
stated they will examine the suggestions made by the City Council and
rp;—. t bar;, to than, tnciudino a report on the demography of the proposed
schools.
ITEMS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
ENCON
the City Manaoer stated En,�n _ regu °s "_' ^g :egls <,t re to extend their
area south to include the Seacoast Utilities area. The City Manager
request ^d the City oppose this move and felt representatives of the City
should attend a meeting at the Jupiter Town Hall January 26, 1988, at 6:00
P.M. to voice the City's opposition.
The City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for
their approval at their Regular Meeting of January 21, 1988, opposing
Encon's request. It was further directed that Reoresentatives Jim Hill,
Marian Lewis and Doc Meyers be made aware of the City's opposition.
PAL ASSISTALLT
The City Manager stated the City would need additional legal assistance
for possible litigations, and gave each Council member a Letter of Intent
1`rom Ken Spillias. The Cit,' q*:.orney stated there would not be a need to
go out for bid on this matter. The City Council agreed with the City
Manager obtaining additional legal assistance.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
the City Manager suggested the City Council consider contracting the use
of a public relations consultant to get across the benefits and rationale
ror the proposed annexations to ,make sure the City's side of the story is
undorstnod and well presented. 7hr., City Manager felt this information
should be made available to the residents of the City. The City Attorney
stated there was not a need to go out for bid on this item. The City
Cefnci! agreed with this idf >a and requested the City Manager obtain some
proposals for their review.
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PALM ECACH COLINTY
FIRE RESCUR W10N The City Manager stated that on Saturday January 9, 1988, members of the
County Fire Rescue Un1on passed out information re: proposed annexation at
u , :Jmra� iiy c,entFr. Mr. Orr stated the information contained in their
leaf!ets was false. The City Manager stated what they were doing was
against the law, since "paid political advertisement" was printed on their
Evaflets. It was the conceo.us of the City Council to have t',e City
,:,.to. -ney investigate whether this action is illegal, and if co, file a
normal complaint.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM The City Manager stated the City's telephone system has reached maximum
utilization. The City Council authorized the City Manager to look Into
hiring a consultant to determine the City's needs for a telephone system.
REPORTS
VICE MAYOR MARTINO Vice Mayor Martino reported the Northern County General Aviation Airport
Committee held rublic hearings and received public input this past week.
Vice Mayor Martino stated one of the concerns raised was possible traffic
pronlems the airport may present, and stated at the next meeting he will
reouest the County to abide by their Traffic Performance Standards and
request them to put improvements it place.
MAYOR FEENEY Mayor Feeney reported the Beautification and Environmental Committee is in
need of members and requested the City Clerk's Office submit applications
for the appointment of additional members. Mayor Feeney stated the
Beautification and Environmental CLvwittee requested either Lick Cameron
o, Iles be available for their meetings, and perhaps the City request
?c,ff Blakely, Landscape Architect, to atrend some of their meetings.
COUNCILM4N ALDRED Councilman Aldred reported the Countywide Plannino Council is again, in the
process of trying to secure the services of an Ex�cut!ve L` rector.
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ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
—AND CITY COUNCIL
IRCt M4i0R MARiINO V, tUyn* Mar"!"- c sad concern that the residents o,' the City were
not getting accurate information on what actions the City Council takes at
their meetings. Vice Mayor Martino offerred his services in writing a
mnnthly newsletter to the residents to inform them of Council actions.
'hP City Managor was ^Ii.ect =d to catermine the cost of a ,mthly publica-
tion.
COLNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Counciiman Kiselewski expressed concern that the Code Enforcement Officer
has not acted on several illegal signs that were presently in use around
the City, citing the corner of PGA Boulevard & U.S. 1 and 'Wendy's on
Northlake as examples.
COKI NTS FROM
THE PUBLIC
CLARE Mr. Clare, of Edgemere Drive, addressed the Council stating he was
dissappointed in not receiving any feedback on his request that the Police
Department consider a canine unit. Mr. Clare was handed a report prepared
by the Pn1 ce Chief re: the need for a canine unit, and he stated he would
review the report.
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the City
Council with several concerns, including, cable TV service, putting bike
path information in the City newsletter, and possible noise from the pro -
rose -' Norchern County General Aviation Airport.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance 22, 1987 The City Council had no objections to Ordinanet- 22, 1987, modifying the
27.36 -acre "Prosperity Oaks" comnercial /high density residential PUD
created 217185 by Ordinance 1. 1985, on the west side of Oresperity Parms
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Road, south of PGA Boulevard, providing fcr the sale of alcoholic bevera-
Petitioner move the dumpster on this site away from the residential area
to the ro,'!r Of the project: and that the petitioner consider using 10 foot
wide parking spaces in p are o'' 9 foot. The City Council will con s iCi -;
s, conrl reading and adoption of Ordinance 23, I987, at their Regular
Meeting of Jt+nuary 21, 1988.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
SOVEREL_MARIAIF attorney Garry 5mith, authorized agent for Soverel Marine Harbour,
0 addr-S -0d the City Counrii re: additional boat dockage pier in center of
oes, for on- premise consumption, within the restricted restaurant of the
1'3.96 -acre 288 - rent+,: unit "Housing For The Elderly" facilfty with the
underlying zoning of PH-Nigh Density Residential District,
The City Council will consider second reading and adoption of Drdinance
22, 1987, at their Regular Meeting of January 21, 1988.
OADINANCf 24, 1987
Ordinanre 24, 1987, midiffez tht� City's Comorehcnsive Lar,r,' Use i:aolMap
adopted 1112I185 by Ordinance 22, I985, providing for a change in the
delineation of the City's boundaries by a .266 -acre expansion within
Section 4 -42 -43 on the north side of boner Drive, between U.S. Highway 61
and Ellison Wilson Road, and simultaneously providing for Commercial land
use designation. The City Council expressed no objections to Ordinance
24, 1987, and will consider second reading and adoption of same at their
Regular Meeting of Ja ^uar;r 21, 1988.
INANCE 23.-1987
Ordinance
23, :987, approves annexation of oarcels, totalling .266 acres
within Section 4 -42 -43 on the north side of Bomar Drive, between U.S.
4iohwal #1 and Ellison Wilson Road, and simultaneously provides for -the
creation of a PUD with the permitted uses being thole as set forth in the
PJ - Professional Office Zoning District. The council requested the
Petitioner move the dumpster on this site away from the residential area
to the ro,'!r Of the project: and that the petitioner consider using 10 foot
wide parking spaces in p are o'' 9 foot. The City Council will con s iCi -;
s, conrl reading and adoption of Ordinance 23, I987, at their Regular
Meeting of Jt+nuary 21, 1988.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
SOVEREL_MARIAIF attorney Garry 5mith, authorized agent for Soverel Marine Harbour,
0 addr-S -0d the City Counrii re: additional boat dockage pier in center of
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,marina basin and additional 17 bo.._ slips proposed at "Soverei Marine
® Harbour ", on the Intracoastal waterway, north of PGA Boulevard, at 2785
PGA Boulevard. Attorney Smith stated the marina currently has 175 slips,
and they are proposing 17 additional slips, however, they will be deleting
10 for a net increase of 7 slips. Attorney Smith sta* %J there are more
than enough oarkinq spaces to occoirmodate these additional slips.
Attorney Smith felt the items for the City Council's consideration would
be the parking and the confiquration of the concrete pad, since the Corp
of Engineers has already approved the slips. The City Council objected to
the concrete pad at this time, and requested the petitioner, at the next
meeting, address the parking since the concrete pad will not be built and
possibly not removing the 10 "finger" slips,
ORDINANCES
DINANCE 1'1968 The City Council expressed no objections to Ordinance 1, 1988, which would
provide for the "involuntary" annexation of (1) 19.5866 -acre "Cinnamon
Plat No. I',, (a /k /a "Woodberry Lakes" and "The Garden of Woodberry "), as
recoreded 12115178 in Plat Book 36, Pages 56 -59, and (2) 17.7004 -acre
"Cinnamon Plat No. 211 (a /k /a "Woodberry Lake" and "The Gardens of
Woodberry "), as recorded 817180 in Plat Book 40, Pages 66 -70, together
consisting of 240 lots (of which 218 have been developed with attached
residential units); and simultaneoc-ly zoning same RM- Medium Density
Residential oistrict, per the oetition of Mgr. Woodi ✓a3 Voorhees,
President of " Woodherry Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc." and authorized
agent of 504 of the property owners; and providing for a Referendum
Election in the City and within said areas proposed to be annexed.
The City Council will consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1,
1988, at their Regular Meeting of February 4, 1988.
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C%4OINANCE 2, 1988 Ordinance 2, 1988, provides for "involuntary" annexation into the city of
approximately 2,202.8939 acres of land located south of PGA Boulevard
wxtt!n Certiol 10 42 South, Range 42 East; Sect.'cn 25, Township
42 South, Range 42 East; Section 14, Township 42 South, Range 42 East;
Section 23, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section 26, Township 42
South, Range 42 East; Section 22, Township 42 South, Range 42 East;
Secti;� 9, Tcwnshi;. »2 Scu',y, Range 42 East; Secclan 2.5, Township 42
South, Range 42 East; Section 8, Township 42 South; Range-, 42 East: Section
17, Tuwnship 42 South, Range 42 East; and Section 7, Township 42 South,
Range 42 East, including 494.0939 -acre "Reolat of the Plat of Horseshoe
Acres West ", a Planned Unit Development commonly known as s,Steeplechase",
as recorded March 5, 1981, in PIat Book 41, Pages 193 -199, of Palm Beach
County; and providing for a Referendum Election in the City and within
said areas proposed to be annexed.
The City Manager stated the two triangular areas that the County
questioned were (1) West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area and (2) right -cf-
way for the DOT. The City Attorney did not feel this objection by the
-ounty was sufficient. The City Council reminded the City Attorney to add
verbage to the referendum to identify the location of lands being annexed.
The Council will consider second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1, 1988,
at their Regular Meeting of February 4, 1988.
OROTNANCE 3, 1998
Ordinance 3, 1988, provides for the ": nvoluntary" annexation into the City
of aoornximately 6,195 acres of land located north of PCA Boulevard within
Section 20, Township 41 South, Range 43 Fast; Section 29, Township 41
South, Range 43 Cast; Section 32, iownshlp 41 South, RP.nge 43 East;
Section 19, Township 41 South, Range 43 East; Section 30, Township 41
South, Rangc 43 East; Section 31, Township 41 South, Range 43 East;
Section 25, Township 41 South, Range 42 East; Section 36, Township 41
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South, Range 42 East; Section 33, Township rI South, Range 42 East;
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Section 2. Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section 34, Township 41
South, Range 42 East; Section 3, Township 42 South, Rang 42 East; Section
53, Township 41 South, Range 42 East; Section 4, Township 42 5outh, Range
42 East; Section 32, Township 41 South, Range 42 East; and Section S,
Township 42 South, Range 42 East; and providing for a Referendurr, Election
in the City and within said areas proposed to be annexed.
The City Manager stated that because Jupiter opposes the northern area of
Frenchmen's Creek (north of Donald Ross Road), they have filed four reso-
lutions. These resolutions went to (1) requesting the developer of
Frenchmen's Creek to reconsider and inviting them into the Town of
Jupiter; (2) one to Foundation Land; (3) one sert to the County Commission
requesting their support and help; and (4) one to the County Attorney's
office requesting they help with a Special Council the Town of Jupiter is
Ask
creating to oppose the annexation. Several Council members expressed
the desire to have an interlocaI agreement with the Town of Jupiter re:
where boundaries of the cities should be and felt that Palm Beach Gardens
should propose to annex tG the Section line where the proposed extension
of Donald Ross Road is shown.
The City Manager referenced a letter received from Palm Beach County which
z-°sed three issues: fire protection, County road system, and
inv ergo vernmentol Cooperation. Referencing fire protection, the County
offered 4 alternatives. The City Manager recommended alternative "A"
where the County would continue to provide fire protection to the areas
proposed for annexation until we can jointly develop a contract fur cost
recovpry on mutual aid. Alternative "C" would be the City N =pager's
second recommendation, where Palm. Beach Gardens purchases the County's
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existing station in Cabana Colony and contra,:ts with the County to provide
service to the unincor- „rated area.
Referencing the County road system, The City Manager stated none of the
municipalities in Palm Beach County have adopted In total the County's
Traffic Performance Standards. However, the City Manager stated he is
presently working on a Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance for the
City, using one adopted by the 7own of Jupiter as a model.
Peferencing the Intergovernmental Cooperation issue raised by the County,
the City Manager stated the City has done the very best in addressing the
annexation and concerns by meeting with municipalities surrrinding Palm
Beach Gardens. The Council requested the Traffic Performance Standard
Ordinance be placed on first reading and subsequent workshop agendas.
The City Council requested the Mayor write a letter responding to the
County's letter by January 19, 1988.
EMS FOR DISCUSSION
UAKBROOK CORPORATE
CENTRE The petitioner is •equesting, as a temporary conditional use, the location
of a modular unit, for routine business f Dean Witter Reynolds, Tnc.,
while the permanent structure will be leasing is under construction as
part of "Oakbrook Corporate Center' PUD, within the 14.14 -acre parcel on
the southwest corner of PGA Boulevard and U.S. Hiphway 01. The City
-until determined th,_ ontitioner would need to apply for an amendment to
the nrc'inance 17, 1986, which created "Oakbrook Corporate Centre” PUD
(f /k /a "Financial Center "). rhP Council stated that when the petitioner
came back before them the would like to see elevations of the sign, and
that the petitioner give some thought to the sign on the front of the
modular unit.
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GARDENS EAST PLAZA Mr. Jim Fullwood, authorized agent for Gadco, addressed tho City Council
® requesting to amend the "Gardens East Plaza" shopping center PUD created
611„i8l by rresolution 44, 1981, on the northeast corner of Alternate A -I -A
and Lighthouse Drive, providing for location of two leasing signs.
Mr. Fullwood requested to move the existing 4' x 8' sign on Lighthouse
.Drive, and install an 18, x 8' sign on Alternate A -1 -A for leasing our -
,noses. Councilman Kisalewski stated this was in violation or the City's
Sign Codn, since billboards are not permitted. After discussion, the
petitioner agreed to a sign 8' x 121, no higher than 2 feet of the center
line of the road, with landscaping and Iattic work.
The City Council requested the City Attorney prepare a resolution for this
request.
GARDENS PLAZA PUO Mr. Dan May of Ferrin Sign Comoany, authorized agent for First Partners,
addressed the City Council re: amending the "Gardens Plaza" PUD created
3121185 by ordinance 3, 1985, on the southwest corner of PGA Boulevard and
Fairchild Gardens Avenue, providing for the addition of a monument sign
advertising three (3) tenants. Mr. May stated the requested sign is 6' x
o' in size with three panels with tenants names treat would be 18" x 1011,
with the copy being illuminated. Councilman Kiselawski stated this sign
Is similar to a pole sign, which is one type of sign the Council is con-
sidering not permitting in the new sign code. Several Council members
felt the existinq sign was in violation of the City code and requesteo
cooie�� or the original ordinance to determine what was approved. The City
Council requesters further research by the City staff and this item be
scheduled for another workshop agenda.
DIOCESAN CENTER AND
BISHOPS RESIOENCE Attorney Stnve Mathison addressed the City Council re: Diocesan Center and
iBishops Residence proposed to be located as southerly expansion of
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14.457 -acre St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cathedral on the southwest corner
approval at their Regular Meeting of January 21, 1988.
CYPRESS HOLLOW Attorney Raymond Royce, authorized agent for Sabatello Development
Corporation, III, addressed the City Council re., annexation of 18.9 -acre
":y ress Hollow" subdivision (approved February 10, 1987, by the Palm
Beach CountyCommission as a Special Exception to allow a Planned
Residential Development and recorded 5128187 In Plat Book 56, Pages 147 J
148, Palm Beach County Official Records), located on the rnrthwest corner
of the intersection of lake Park West Road (alkla S.R.809A or Northlake
of N. Military Trail and Holly Drive within 4.513 -acre parcel
ar)— i ;<V0i70#,ed 12 /lI00 at 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm beach Gardens.
Attorney Mathison stated the landscaoing for the project has been designed
so that the landscaping will be both for the Diocesan Center and the
existing St. Ignatius Loyola Cathedral. The church has cIenred the debris
around the pond area and has installed a sprinkler system, as well as half
of the sod. The South Florida Water Management District will require the
retention pond to be enlarged somewhat, so the remainder of the sod will
not be put in place until this is accomplished. One of the conditions of
approval by the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee was proper
shielding of the compressor, which Is 8 feet wide by 15 feet long. The
Council requested the compressor be "tucked in" behind trees so that it Is
not visable from the street and to design a sound screen. The petitioner
agreed to install a sidewalk on Military Trail and Holly Drive, and to
install a walkway from the Diocesan Center to the Cathedral. Councilman
Xiselewski requested the City Forester investigate whether the present
landscaping at St. Ignatius Loyola Cathedral Is in compliance with the
City's Landscaping Code. The City Council will consider this item for
approval at their Regular Meeting of January 21, 1988.
CYPRESS HOLLOW Attorney Raymond Royce, authorized agent for Sabatello Development
Corporation, III, addressed the City Council re., annexation of 18.9 -acre
":y ress Hollow" subdivision (approved February 10, 1987, by the Palm
Beach CountyCommission as a Special Exception to allow a Planned
Residential Development and recorded 5128187 In Plat Book 56, Pages 147 J
148, Palm Beach County Official Records), located on the rnrthwest corner
of the intersection of lake Park West Road (alkla S.R.809A or Northlake
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a.m.
Boulevard) and Consisting of 56 single- family home sites. After much
discussion the petitioner agreed to wait until the referendum elections on
t- — n- vition ., Steeplachosc so as to assura this property is
more substantially contiguous to City property. The City Council deter-
mined first reading of this proposed Ordinance would be Marc?-, 1, I988.
PRESTON COURTS
Mr. Robert Frein, Vice President of Golden Development Company of Palm
??ac ". nty, ,daressed the :.Lty Council re: "Preston Courts" multi-
family PUD proposed to be located within 4.789 -acre M -18 Tr8ct of the PGA
Natlorai PCD, and consist of 34 duplex units. County Sanitation has
requested the owners in iinJts 1, 2, 3, snd 4 bring their garbage to the
curb side as the trucks would have a hard time getting into this area.
Mr. Frain discussed elevations and unit sizes. There are 95 parking spa-
ces provided on site, which is 2.8 spaces per dwelling unit. One space
per unit consist of a one -car oararlP, 7e Sn?Ces on &ive -way aprons, and
27 spaces scattered throughout the project. A discussion ensued re. the
layout of the duplexes. The petitioner will take into consideration the
Council's suggestions re: unit north of the entranceway. The Council will
consider a resolution for adoption of this project at their Regular
Meeting of January 21, 1988.
ADJOURWENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 1:45
a.m.