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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 122788CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION • DECEMBER 27, 1988 REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission 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, Mike Rosen, Jeffrey Ornstein, Members; Domenick • Lioce, Alternate Member. Robert Hamner and John Toshner were not in attendance. The minutes of November 22, 1988 were approved as submitted. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation of "Golf Estates Villas" High Density Residential PUD, proposed to consist of 16 townhouse units and to be located on 1.5 acres contiguous to north of tri -plex existing on northwest corner of Holly Drive and N. Military Trail, per application of Mr. Len Kirschke (adv. 12/12/88) Mr. Kirschke addressed the Commission stating the townhouses he • proposes to build will be similar to townhouses which were 1 Planning and Zoning Commission December 27, 1988 • proposed to be built on the two adjacent lots north of his to keep continuity through the projects. The proposed project U] consists of two eight - plexes, two stories, but built to appear as one story because of the roof structure. Mr. Ornstein asked Mr. Kirschke if he had unity of title and stated that the staff report indicated the present owner of the property has not given permission for this application. Mr. Kirschke submitted a letter of authorization from the co -owner to the Commission. Mr. Ornstein stated because the plan does not reflect the ulti- mate right -of -way on Military Trail, it does not allow for the required setbacks including landscape strips, backup space and parking space. If the wall in back is a garden wing wall and will not be screened in, it is too high because the wall cannot exceed six feet. Mr. Ornstein suggested Mr. Kirsccke have the plans reviewed by the architect. Mr. Ornstein asked Mr. Kirschke if he had a traffic study done indicating traffic conditions due to the entrance proximity to Holly Drive and suggested the entrance be located to the.north end of the property, away from .Holly Drive to alleviate stacking problems. Mr. Kirschke agreed to change the entrance as suggest- ed by Mr. Ornstein. K Planning and Zoning Commission December 27, 1988 • Mr. Ornstein stated his opinion that there were too many units and the density was out -of -line. Mr. Kirschke stated there are four lots each consisting of 1.5 acres. Mr Ornstein replied, that would be 12 units /acre. Mr. Ornstein also stated, for the record, the Planning and Zoning Commission did not approve the development proposed for similar townhouses on the two lots adjacent to this property to the north. This project was ap- proved by the Council with some changes. The developer again changed the plans to include garages and significantly more landscaping. The landscaping far exceeds the landscaping shown on Mr. Kirshcke's plan. The project is due to go through the Council again for this change. • Mr. Ornstein expressed concern with the appearance of the roof from the standpoint of the residents in back. Mr. Kirshcke explained the extended roof was for the privacy of the residents to the back so there would be no windows overlooking the back from the second floor. Mr. Rosen also expressed the same concerns as Mr. Ornstein with regard to the density being too high. Mr. Rosen also explained the easement along the southwest property line, established for the utility companies and maintenance of the waterways, is not accessible due to the shrubbery and bushes proposed to be planted there. The service to the houses on Holly Drive to the west of • this property are all serviced from the rear utilizing the 3 6 Planning and Zoning Commission December 27, 1988 • easement. Mr. Rosen suggested the shrubbery and bushes be moved to the edge of the easement inside the property line. Mr. Rosen stated the setback of the tri -plex to the south is sufficient because it is more than 40 feet, however, the setback to the pool enclosure southwest of the property is too close. If the density was lowered, it may be within limits. Mr. Rosen also stated with an intense development such as this, there is usually berming along the rear to give privacy to the neighboring homes. Mr. Rosen said Mr. Kirschke needs to show on his site plan how he anticipates garbage and waste collection. Mr. Kirschke pointed out the location of the dumpster on the site plan. Mr. Rosen • asked Mr. Kirschke if there were any drainage plans done. Mr. Kirschke explained the engineer, who works through Mr. Bob Somberg, is currently working on it. Mr. Rosen expressed concern for the area established in the rear for drainage. • Chairman Vogel stated it will be necessary to properly screen the dumpster with solid screening or plantings and Mr. Kirschke acknowledged the statement. Mr. Walton gave Mr. Kirschke a copy of the staff report he wrote addressing the concerns he had regarding the project and stated they were all still valid concerns. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission December 27, 1988 • Mr. RArschke explained the reason he purchased the property was because he was told by the previous planner that he could put 16 units on the property if it was classified PUD. He further explained he believed the development would not be worth the expense if there was less than 16 units. Chairman Vogel stated, in the past if there were some uniqueness to the property that allowed a higher density, the project has been approved. How- ever, in this case, it was Chairman Vogel's opinion that this was basic housing and too dense for this type of approval. Chairman Vogel made a recommendation to Mr. Kirschke to open the public hearing and then continue the public hearing at the next scheduled meeting on January 10, 1989 because as the project • stands now, it would not receive a favorable recommendation to the City Council. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. John Gun, owner of property bordering Mr. Kirschke's proper- ty, is opposed to a multiple -story development on this property because it would dominate his own property. Mr. Gun's opinion is that there should be a transition from the existing two -story dwellings to the north progressing south to the single - family homes on Holly drive. Mr. Gun is also concerned that the drain- age from Mr. Kirschke's property will drain into his backyard. Chairman Vogel replied the drainage plan, which the engineer is working on, will provide the location for drainage. 5 • Planning and Zoning Commission December 27, 1988 Mrs. Jacqueline Sims, owner of property adjacent to the rear of Mr. Kirshcke's property, expressed concern regarding windows on the second story of the townhouse, that would overlook her pool and patio area and also the fact that the proposed building is so close to her property. Mrs. Sims also expressed concern about the schedule for garbage pickup for the proposed project in regard to noise. Mr. Bill Schmidt, property owner adjacent to Mr. Gun, expressed concern regarding access to the canal via the easement, to keep it clean. Mr. Schmidt was also concerned about the density of the development and how the additional activity in that area • would affect the existing residences and canal area. Mr. Schmidt also expressed the opinion, as Mr. Gun, that the property should be a transition from the two -story dwellings north of the proper- ty, to the single -story homes along Holly Drive. Mr. Ornstein stated there were more items lacking in the applica- tion such as colors, materials and light fixtures. Also, Mr. Ornstein stated there are major aesthetic problems with this project as well as technical problems. Mr. Ornstein cited areas such as the general appearance of the building and lack of land- scaping in the front of the building. Chairman Vogel recessed the Public Hearing to the next Regular Planning & Zoning Meeting on January 10, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. A • Planning and Zoning Commission December 27, 1988 Adjournment There being no further business to discuss the meeting was ad- journed at 8:20 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held Tuesday, January 10, 1989. AnnrnvnIs GISELE FOSTER, SECRETARY 7