HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 120788CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 7, 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, 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida.
The roll was called, and present were: Don Vogel, Chairman; John
Toshner, Vice Chairman; Robert Hamner, Mike Rosen, Jeffrey Orn-
stein, Members. Domenick Lioce, Alternate Member, was not in
attendance.
Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council re: 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 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 11/7/88)
Mr. Richard Walton, Director of Planning & Zoning, stated that he
has not received revised plans or any additional information
since the last meeting. However, he has met with the applicant
several times and is aware that the applicant has met with the
City Engineer and Traffic Consultant and has provided information
to them. Mr. Walton stated the City Engineer is still awaiting
additional information, but has submitted his preliminary com-
• ments.
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Mr. Walton pointed out a minor problem with the legal advertising
for this project, as one of the existing zoning categories, RM,
was noted as being a City designation, when it is actually a
County zoning classification. Mr. Walton stated that this is not
a major technical issue as it did not prohibit the public from
being informed of the meeting. Mr. Walton stated it would be up
to the applicant to decide whether to readvertise.
Mr. Walton advised that a verbatim excerpt, from the November 22,
1988 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes of comments by the City
Attorney, has been distributed to the Commission.
Mr. Raymond Royce, Attorney for the petitioner, addressed the
Commission and discussed concerns raised by residents at the
previous meeting.
Mr. Hank James, Spokesperson for the residents within the exist-
ing JDM, addressed the Commission reporting on meetings held with
Mr. Royce and members of the Hansen group. Mr. James stated he
feels some progress has been made in attempting to resolve prob-
lem issues and hopes to continue negotiations to a successful
conclusion -- based on the premise that there will be no barriers
of any type, including water treatment.
Mr. Skokowski announced that the Hansen Company has retained the
services of Golf Course Architect, Joe Lee, to do the work on the
3 existing courses.
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Mr. Howard Searcy, Consulting Engineer, addressed the Commission
presenting an overview of the proposed water management system.
Mr. Steve Godfrey, Traffic Engineer with Kimley -Horn, addressed
the Commission reviewing the Traffic Study prepared for this
project. Mr. Godfrey reported the current levels of service on
project area roadways and discussed improvements that would be
needed to accommodate growth through the year 2000.
Mr. Godfrey reviewed a detailed analysis of access points to the
project -- where and how they should be provided. Signalization,
long -range planning, timing of roadway improvements and traffic
performance standards were also discussed.
• Mr. David Kier, Landscape Architect with Urban Design Studio
presented landscape plans and discussed the proposed buffer.
Chairman Vogel requested more detailed information be distributed
to the Commission at the next meeting regarding traffic and
landscaping.
Mr. Joe Lee, Golf Course Architect, addressed the Commission
giving a brief history of the golf courses and discussed plans
for the future.
Chairman Vogel opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Ed Holloway, 100 D Vision Ct., President of Vision I Homeown-
ers Association, addressed the Commission expressing concerns
with drainage, lower water levels in canals, and with maintaining
the historical integrity of the east golf course._
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Mr. Al Bernard, Garden's Glen resident, addressed the Commission
and asked why Garden's Glen was not included in Mr. James' repre-
sentation of JDM homeowners.
Mr. August Hernandez, Planning Specialist with the Palm Beach
County School Board, addressed the Commission reporting on a
meeting held with the petitioner to discuss the impact of this
project on area schools and requested that the project not be
approved unless the petitioner agrees to mitigate the educational
impacts. Mr. Hernandez stated the petitioner has been very
responsive and shares the School Board's concerns and he feels an
agreement is forthcoming.
• Mr. Dick Newman, 11811 Avenue of the PGA, addressed the Commis-
sion requesting information regarding the type of buffering to be
used in front of his condominium.
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Mr. John Parsons, 10108 Seagrape Way, requested information
regarding membership rights for residents of the existing JDM
area and objected to proposed changes to the east golf course.
Mr. Doug Shupe, 4837 Holly Dr. stated a canal is located on the
property of the last 3 homes on Holly Dr. and asked if the canal
would be relocated.
Mr. Ross Wilcox, 9008 Gardens Glen Circle, addressed the Commis-
sion expressing concern with fire risk within the buffer area..
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There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Vogel
recessed the Public Hearing to Tuesday, December 20, 1988 at 7:30
P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discus , the meet-
ing was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next meet ng of the Planning
& Zoning Commission will be held on Tue day, December 13, 1988.
APPROVALS
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JEFFREY TEIN
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MIKE 0 - E
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JEAN L NG, SECRETARY
DOMENICK LIOCE
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