HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 122088CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
• PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 209 1988
SPECIAL MEETING
The Special 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 Palm Beach Gardens Commu-
nity Center Auditorium, 44014 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida.
The roll was called by the secretary, and present were: Don
Vogel, Chairman; John Toshner, Vice Chairman; Robert Hamner, Mike
Rosen, Jeffrey Ornstein, Members; Domenick Lioce, Alternate
Member.
• Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council re: Rezoning
1311.51 acres, including site commonly known as "J.D.M. Country
4 Club ", located, in general, between PGA & Northlake Blvds. and N.
Military Tr. & Turnpike, from present City zoning classifications
of RS -2 (Residential Single Family District), PDA (Planned Devel-
opment Area), Palm Beach County's zoning classification of AR
(Agricultural District) (Comparable to City's Zoning Designation
of AG) and RM (Residential Multiple Family, Medium Density Dis-
trict) (Comparable to City's Zoning Designation of RM) to City's
zoning classification of PCD (Planned Community District), per
petition of Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio and Attorney
Raymond Royce, autho. agents for Hansen - Florida, Inc. (Public
Hearing recessed from 11/7/880)
Mr. Raymond Royce, Attorney representing the applicant, addressed
the Commission stating the requested PCD zoning is a conceptual
approval and specific details will be addressed at the PUD stage
for each individual pod.
Mr. Royce advised that a series of meetings have been held with
residents abutting the proposed project and he is confident that
-� problem issues can be resolved.
Mr. Hank James, spokesperson for a number of "old" JDM residents,
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addressed the Commission stating negotiations are on -going with
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the Hansen Company.
Mr. Hank Skokowski authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed
the Commission and distributed "Draft Conditions of Approval"
dated 11/22/88, revised 12/15/88 (copy attached). Mr. Skokowski
reviewed each item with the Commission.
Mr. Rosen recommended the following be added to the list of
conditions submitted:
11. The petitioner should be responsible for monitoring that
there are no adverse effects on the water levels abutting
the existing water bodies, and if they are affected, cor-
rective action will take place at the petitioner's expense.
12. The closing of Holly Drive will take place within 60 days
• after final City approval and construction entrances will
will be established simultaneously in order to eliminate
construction traffic on Holly Drive and Avenue of the PGA.
13. Specific dollar amounts for road improvement funding needs
to be discussed.
14. School site location, as addressed by the School Board
representative at the last meeting, needs to to discussed.
15. Need to discuss the proposed development and road improve-
ment schedules.
16. Need to discuss the removal of the existing bridge at the
end of Seagrape.
Mr. Royce referenced Item 12, expressing concern with the 60 day
• language, due to engineering requirement. However, stated he has
no problem with providing a barricade and can satisfy the intent
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of the condition.
{• Mr. Howard Searcy, Consulting Engineer, addressed the Commission
responding to Item 11, referenced by Mr. Rosen. Mr. Searcy
advised that monitoring of water levels would probably be a part
of the approval by South Florida Water Management and that he
would not object to this item being included as a condition of
approval.
Mr. Ornstein stated he feels the proposed passive park at the end
of Holly Dr. should be eliminated as he does not believe it will
be used by the residents and, due to it's size, will be a mainte-
nance problem. In response to a request by Mr. Toshner for infor-
mation regarding phasing, Mr. Skokowski stated the phasing pro-
gram is broken down into five 2 -year increments on the Master
Plan, indicating how much low /medium /high density development can
be expected in each 2 -year phase. Generally, the plan is to open
the PGA Blvd. entrance first; internal areas next, and at a
certain point, determined by traffic concerns, the access to
Military Trail will be opened. Latter phases of development will
be at the south area, with the Northlake Blvd. access opened
last.
Mr. Hamner stated there is existing signage at the current en-
trance to the JDM Country Club, maintained by JDM, and asked if
that would change. Mr. Skokowski stated he does not know if JDM
would continue to maintain signage that will be considered off -
site, but there would probably be some kind of a transitional
program to handle the situation.
t . Mr. William Hukill, Palm Beach County School Board, addressed the
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Commission submitting an Impact Analysis Statement of the pro-
posed project and reviewed the analysis with the Commission. Mr.
Hukill requested that the petitioner deed a suitable elementary
school site to the School Board, either within the PCD or in an
accessible off -site location on a minimum of 15 acres, and a
sufficient area for servicing water management needs.
Mr. Steve Godfrey, Traffic Engineer with Kimley -Horn, addressed
the Commission stating he has been working with David Plummer &
Associates to address concerns along PGA Blvd. and has, at Plum-
mer & Associates request, developed a Master Plan for PGA Blvd.
between the Turnpike and east of Central Blvd. Mr. Godfrey
presented two exhibits, the first indicating initial improvements
to serve the JDM access, and the second, created at the request
of the DOT, identifies ultimate rights -of -way needs that may be
` required for PGA, beyond the level of development included in the
traffic study. Mr. Godfrey stated the future needs, identified
in the traffic study, included the 6- laning of PGA Blvd. and the
single turn lanes indicated on the exhibit. The DOT has request-
ed the provision for additional right -of -way to allow for future
dual turn lanes into the JDM access point and for dual turn lanes
onto Central Blvd. Mr. Godfrey stated there has been no analysis
showing that they will actually be needed, but the DOT felt it
would be prudent to protect that right -of -way.
Mr. Godfrey stated that as the project goes through the final .
process, one of the items that will have to be addressed is what
the ultimate right -of -way needs will be. Since the project does
• not have any frontage on PGA Blvd., it is not in a position to
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dedicate right-of-way. However, right -of -way issues will have to
be addressed to meet the DOT concerns.
Mr. Godfrey stated that neither Kimley -Horn, nor the applicant is
advocating a reduction in right-of-way.
Mr. Godfrey distributed a document entitled "JDM Transportation
Considerations" (copy attached) which identifies site - related
improvements and those improvements that are considered not
site - related, as they do not provide access to the development.
The document also identifies developer's responsibility for the
site - related improvements, the current impact fee exposure for
the development under the Palm Beach Gardens impact fee struc-
ture, and staging for improvements that would be appropriate to
maintain level of service D. Mr. Godfrey reviewed these items
with the Commission.
Mr. Ornstein stated he objects to Military Trail being used as a
construction entrance (item W. Mr. Godfrey agreed to amend
this item to state that Military Trail will not be used for a
construction entrance and that all construction entrances will be
identified.
Mr. Skokowski referenced two items in Mr. Lindahl's comments
which he believes would become specific conditions of approval:
1. The petitioner shall dedicate for public use, that portion
of the proposed roadway that provides access to Military
Trail, between the proposed card gate control and the
proposed traffic light at Gardenia Drive.
2. The petitioner will dedicate sufficient right -of -way width
to satisfy Palm Beach County and the DOT along PGA, North -
lake Blvd. and Military Trail.
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Mr. Skokowski stated that Mr. Pinder submitted comments in which
he offers three recommendations, all of which are acceptable.
Mr. Skokowski stated that the applicant is agreeable to removing
the bridge at Seagrape.
Chairman Vogel requested input from Mr. Rich Walton, Planning &
Zoning Director.
Mr. Walton stated the applicant has met with City staff and
progress has been made. However, information has been submitted
at this meeting that he has not seen. Mr. Walton stated there
are conditions that need to be added to the list submitted to the
Commission and that he is not in a position to recommend approval
if staff is going to be determining a list of off -site improve-
ments, right -of -way needs, addressing the future of PGA Blvd.,
impacts of this proposal in terms of traffic numbers on the three
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proposed curb cuts, impact on the two existing driveways and
impact fees.
Mr. Walton stated he believes the Council will want, and he
recommends, that the Commission's recommendation to the City
Council include some discussion relative to the plan being worked
on with the City Engineer and Kahart Pinder, and also more infor-
mation on the phasing program.
Mr. Skokowski stated he believes that all of the information
requested by the City has been provided.
A discussion ensued regarding development on PGA Blvd. and who
will be responsible for the costs of needed improvements. Mr.
Skokowski stated he feels it is inappropriate to assess the
aapplicant for improvements beyond the project traffic needs.
Mr. Rosen stated an equitable comprehensive program needs to be
implemented.
Mr. Kahart Pinder with David Plummer & Associates, addressed the
Commission stating he has reviewed the recommendations submitted
by the applicant and will have his comments prepared for submit-
tal at the City Council Workshop. Mr. Pinder stated widening
Military Trail is no longer an option, but must be done during
this project.
Mr. Ornstein stated he feels any staff recommendations should be
made to the Planning and Zoning Commission well in advance of the
Commission's recommendation to the City Council.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open.
Mr. James Harrison, Holly Drive resident, addressed the Commis-
sion stating he has received information that Garden's Glen and
{ residents on the south side of Holly Drive will not be included
in the JDM Club membership proposals, as they are not part of the
original JDM community. Mr. Harrison stated this affects his
real estate value and he objects to this determination.
Mr. Royce stated the City Attorney has determined that membership
is not a proper matter for consideration by the Commission.
However, Mr. Royce stated he has been trying to reach some accom-
modation with the residents on the membership issue. Also, every
effort has been made to provide extensive buffering for the
residents.
Mr. Steve Brucini, 9469 Howell Lane, addressed the Commission
presenting a site location map of his property in relationship to
the proposed project. Mr. Brucini stated he was informed by
` Urban Design Studio that a major entrance road to the project,
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running adjacent to his property, will be 4 lanes or more. Mr.
Brucini objects to a road, projected to generate between 6,000 -
12,000 cars per day, being less than 100 feet from his property.
Mr. Skokowski stated the roadway will probably remain a 2 -lane
residential access road.
Mr. Scott, Garden's Glen resident, addressed the Commission
stating a pedestrian access should be provided on Holly Dr. after
the cul -de -sac is put in place. Mr. Scott stated he is in favor
of the passive park proposed at the end of Holly Drive.
Chairman Vogel stated information has been submitted that staff
has not had an opportunity to review, and although progress has
been made, he does not feel comfortable with asking for a recom-
mendation from the Commission at this time. Chairman Vogel
stated he has researched the Council Chamber schedule and has
reserved Wednesday, January 11, 1989 for a Special Meeting.
Mr. Ornstein moved to recommend approval to the City Council for
rezoning 1311.51 acres, including site commonly known as "J.D.M.
Country Club ", located, in general, between PGA & Northlake
Blvds. and N. Military Tr. & Turnpike, from present City zoning
classifications of RS -2 (Residential Single Family district), PDA
(Planned Development Area), Palm Beach County's zoning Classifi-
cation of AR (Agricultural District) (Comparable to City's zoning
designation of RM) to City's zoning classification of PCD
(Planned Community District), with the following conditions:
That the "Draft Conditions of Approval, dated 11/22/88, revised
12/15/88, to be accepted with two changes. Item 9 - delete the
park. Item 10 - inclusion of Northlake. Mr. Ornstein further
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stated that the "JDM Transportation Considerations, prepared by
�i Kimley -Horn, be accepted (Items 1 through 7 inclusive). Items 2,
3, and 4 be done solely at the developer's expense. Item 6 will
not include Military Trail and at no time will Military Trail be
used as a construction entrance.
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A. The Palm Beach County Thoroughfare Plan right -of -way widths
will be maintained.
B. The interior road right-of-way conforms to the Palm Beach
County roadway standards.
C. All water levels must be maintained to conform with all
requirements of South Florida Water Management
D. The closing of Holly Drive and Avenue of the PGA will
be accomplished immediately and at no time shall
construction traffic be allowed on those 2 roads.
E. The developer and the School Board work out a definite plan
to satisfy the School Board and said plan shall be provided
to the Planning & Zoning Commission and to the City Council
prior to the first certificate of occupancy.
F. Payment in dollars of all impact fees.
G. The developer shall assist Palm Beach Gardens in the prepara-
tion of a corridor plan for PGA Blvd.
H. The develper shall remove the bridge at Seagrape.
I. A mandatory contribution in dollars for the recreation
be negotiated with the City Manager.
Mr. Toshner seconded the motion.
Chairman Vogel stated he feels another meeting is needed prior to
making a recommendation, as he believes the traffic considera-
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tions, and the conditions listed by Mr. Ornstein, need further
review.
Mr. Lioce stated he would like to see all of the recommendations
put together into a final package and also wants to review the
traffic considerations.
Mr. Toshner withdrew his second to the motion.
Mr. Ornstein withdrew his motion.
Mr. Royce stated he is aware that a recommendation will not be
made at this meeting and requested that a written list be submit-
ted, within one week, with any additional information requested
by City staff.
• Mr. Ornstein requested that complete staff reports be delivered
to the Commission by January 4th.
In response to Mr. Royce's request for a written list, Mr. John
Orr, the City Manager, present in the audience, stated every
effort will be made to provide the requested information, but a
guarantee will not be given as to,how soon.
Mr. Rosen stated that if questions arise, the Commission will
have every right to request information, whether it has been
submitted to the applicant in writing or not.
Chairman Vogel recessed the Public Hearing to Wednesday, January
119 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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