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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, 1 addressed the Commission stating negotiations are on -going with r• 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 2 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 3 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 0 • 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. 5 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 t • 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, 7 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 D 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. (Next item #) 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- E 0 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. K] 10 • .• ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. 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