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• PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 18, 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
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;
John Toshner, Vice Chairman; Robert Hamner, Mike Rosen, Members; Domenick Lioce,
Alternate Member. John Toshner was not in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• The minutes of September 27, 1988 were approved as amended.
Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: Rezoning, from Zoning Classification
of M -1 Research and Light Industrial Park District to a Zoning Classification of PCD
Planned Community District, 102.7 acres, more or less, located between Alternate
A -1 -A and Interstate -95 and Burns Road & RCA Boulevard, within Sections —1 & 12,
Township 42 South, Range 42 East, and Sections 6 & 7, Township 42 South, Range 43
East, per the petition of Attorney Larry Smith, autho. agent for PBG Development
Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission
introducing the Northcorp representatives from Team Plan; Gary, Dytrych & Ryan;
Resource Engineering and Planning; Shalloway Engineering; and Kimley Horn.
Mr. Peter McDonough of Team Plan, addressed the Commission presenting an overview of
the project, identifying each color coded parcel with its corresponding land use.
Mr. McDonough distributed Site /Parcel F.A.R. information.
Mr. McDonough stated the initially presented proposal, with specific pods and square
• footages, led to the process of attempting to better achieve a mixed use development
in allowing a flex -land use, which gives ranges of on -site development on a total of
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2 million sq. ft. Mr. McDonough stated Office use would be 30 -75 %; Industrial,
15 -60 %; Commercial, 2 -25 %; Hotel, 0 -5 %. The hotel will have approximately 4 floors
and will not have more than 100 rooms.
Mr. Rosen stated Attorney Smith was specifically requested to provide the Commission
with densities for each parcel. Mr. Rosen questioned the need for a hotel.
Attorney Smith stated the hotel would provide apartment -type accommodations,
however, the specific height and location have not been established. Mr. Rosen
expressed concern with granting unilateral approval and requested a limit be
placed on the number of rooms and parameters be established for the height restric-
tion based on the proposed location.
Mr. Rosen stated he objects to the proposed 2 million sq. ft; suggests more inter-
40 nal roads be provided to keep traffic on -site; suggests maintaining 100' right -of-
way on the major roadway, which would aid in accomplishing the petitioner's goal of
creating a state of the art industrial park.
Mr. McDonough presented a conceptual rendering of the project. A discussion ensued
regarding retail uses. Mr. Rosen advised that Mr. John Bills, General Partner, PBG
Development Associates, at the last meeting, stated if the Commission objects to
retail, it could be eliminated. Attorney Smith stated that although Mr. Bills did
make that statement, meetings with Treasure Coast have indicated the percentage of
retail should be higher. Mr. Rosen stated the Commission needs to be provided with
specific site plan information. Mr. Rosen pointed out that the retail is proposed
at 5 %, and 5% of 2 million square feet is 140,000 sq. ft., the equivalent of a major
shopping center. Mr. Lioce suggested limiting retail to 5% on each parcel, rather
than the entire project. Attorney Smith stated he would be agreeable to placing a
cap on each parcel to assure that retail will be spread throughout the site.
Attorney Smith stated they will review and modify the Site /Parcel F.A.R. sheet to
show caps.
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Vice Mayor Martino, Council Liaison, expressed concern with commercial usages
on the periphery of the site, as it could possibly attract off -site traffic.
Mr. Lioce asked if a list of proposed commercial uses would be provided. Attorney
Smith agreed to provide a list at the next meeting.
Vice Mayor Martino stated he will be attending the Planning and Zoning meetings,
updating the City Council regarding this project, and advised the petitioner that
working with the Planning and Zoning Commission and providing the information
requested, will expedite the approval process.
Attorney Smith reviewed project scheduling and stated he anticipates final approvals
in mid - Februrary 1989.
Vice Chairman Toshner expressed concern with being asked to make a recommendation
• to the City Council prior to receiving comments /recommendations from Treasure Coast,
DCA, and all reviewing agencies. Vice Mayor Martino stated he would prefer to give
the Regional Planning Council the Commission's comments prior to the Planning
Council issuing their report.
In response to concerns expressed by Vice Chairman Toshner, Attorney Smith stated
Mr. Kahart Pinder, with David Plummer Associates, has been retained by the City to
review the traffic study submitted by the applicant.
Mr. Rosen asked if the square footages submitted for each parcel are based on a
realistic, preliminary envelope site plan, including parking and green areas for the
PUD parcel, or if the numbers were picked at random and placed on the parcels.
Mr. McDonough stated he has worksheets for each parcel. Mr. Rosen asked if it would
be possible for the Commission to be provided with the mathematical scenarios to
review with the applicant.
• Mr. John Bills stated he cannot commit to a specific site plan at this time.
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Mr. Rosen stated with regard to being site specific, information is needed con-
cerning: intensity, to justify the square footage; limiting the uses on the perime-
ter; justification of the ultimate density. Attorney Smith agreed these are valid
concerns.
A discussion ensued regarding development on Burns Road. Vice Mayor Martino stated
Burns Road is a very sensitive area and development that would attract off -site
trips is not desired.
Mr. Rosen stated the Commission previously suggested prohibiting right turns out of
the project onto Burns Road, due to the recreation complex and children in that
area, however, Mr. Pollock advised this would not work.
• Mr. Lioce stated he undestands Mr. Pollock's objection, as that would force all traf-
fic onto AlA. Mr. Lioce stated he is in favor of Mr. Rosen's suggestion that the
road be built up and tunnels provided for pedestrians.
Mr. Lioce requested information from Mr. Pollock regarding the comparative traffic
impact between the 2h million sq. ft. allowed under the existing zoning and the
impact of the lesser amount of sq. ft. proposed. Mr. Lioce stated he would like to
know how many additional trips this project will generate.
In response to questions by Vice Mayor Martino, Mr. Bills stated it is not his
intention to open the road from Burns Road to RCA Blvd. to general use, without
some kind of security. Mr. Pollock stated his assumptions were based on the road
being open, at least during daylight hours. The Commission requested this issue be
addressed at the next meeting.
Vice Mayor Martino suggested the applicant research ways the project can serve the
• needs of the Marriott Hotel, in an effort to keep trip generation to a minimum.
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Attorney Smith agreed to restrict the periphy to some lesser retail, and stated he
would not want a strip center fronting on Burns Road.
Mr. McDonough stated a 10' buffer has been provided for the internal roadways and
that the Roadway Beautification plan has been applied to the landscaping. Part of
the Covenants and Restrictions have excerpts taken directly from the plan.
Mr. Rosen stated he would like to look at.the specific uses for the parcels
and also review the scenarios prepared by Team Plan, at the next meeting. Mr.
Bills stated he thinks that would be possible. Mr. McDonough stated he can provide
the information, however, he cannot predict what changes may take place within the
next few weeks.
Mr. McDonough presented the perimeter landscape plan stating a 15' easement will be
• provided on Burns Road. A 10' easement is proposed for Alternate A -1 -A and RCA
Blvd., using the same plant materials as along Burns Road. A 10' easement is pro-
posed along I -95. Within each parcel a 10' easement, shared 5' to each side, will
be provided.
It will be the responsibility of the individual builder to install plant material,
as per guidelines, with the property owners association being responsible for main-
tenance. Vice Chairman Toshner expressed concern with continuity of plantings on
interior roadways. Mr. Bills stated he needs to determine the status of the
ditch, with regard to drainage, on Burns Road prior to making a commitment for the
landscaping. However, once work begins on Burns Rd., landscaping for all of Burns
Road will be completed.
Mr. Bills agreed to place a limit on the number of years for completion
of landscaping for the entire project.
is Vice Mayor Martino suggested creating a lake as a buffer between Burns Road and the
parcels. Mr. Paul Schofield, with Shalloway Engineering, advised there would be
problems with moving the water feature, but he will review.
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Mr. Rosen stated he does not feel a 15' buffer on Burns Road is adequate. The
Commission requested more specific landscape /buffering plans for Burns Road and RCA
Blvd. be presented at the next meeting.
A discussion ensued regarding treatment of Alternate A -1 -A. Mr. Rosen stated he
feels a buffer is needed. Mr. Bills advised he needs to check on the elevations of
railroad tracks and easements and will report findings at the next meeting.
Attorney Smith stated that if the exotic vegetation is found to be located on the
project property, it will be removed.
Vice Chairman Toshner requested information regarding a tree preservation program.
Mr. McDonough stated they will be required to preserve 25% of the native vegetation.
• Mr. McDonough discussed internal roadways. Vice Mayor Martino stated he would like
to see the 10' easement widened, with a condition placed in the PCD that if each
individual PUD needs to encroach on that easement for a specific purpose, that it be
presented in the PUD before the City Council, and justified.
Mr. Paul Schofield addressed the Commission discussing drainage plans, pointing out
the location of storm collection systems and lake systems. A pipe collection system
will be used. Mr. Schofield stated the project has received conceptual approval for
the entire site and a construction operation permit has been issued for Parced 1,
the lakes, and outparcel.
Ms. Mimi Howard, with Resource Engineering & Planning, addressed the Commission
discussing environmental aspects of the site stating there are no major problems.
Ms. Howard stated the invader vegetation will have to be removed. Attorney Smith
stated the
lake has
been filled
in.
Ms. Howard stated minute
amounts
of fluoride
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re
,whe were
detected
in the lake
but
no restrictions have been
placed
by the DER.
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Attorney Smith recapped the meeting stating at the next meeting the Commission will
be provided with a breakdown on the pod F.A.R. calculations, showing what those
calculations were based on, but will not tie down the pods to a site plan. With
regard to uses, he will address Parcels 12, 8, 9, and perhaps 2 and the portion of 4
that abuts Burns Road. The applicant will take a look at limiting, within ranges,
caps of retail on the other portions of the site. A list of proposed retail uses
will also be provided. Mr. Pollock will check on the trips under the existing
zoning, and will research the implications of restricting the access road.
Mr. Lioce stated he also would like Mr. Pollock to advise as to what the increase in
traffic impact would be with this approval, compared to the impact allowed under the
existing zoning.
• Mr. Rosen requested information regarding dollar contributions for actual roadway
improvements to be made. Mr. Rosen stated the Commission is concerned with the
impact of the entire neighborhood, not just this one project. Mr. Rosen also
requested comprehensive information be presented regarding treatment of Burns Rd.,
i.e., how to restrict or limit traffic and /or densities.
Attorney Smith stated the internal roadway system will be reviewed, as well as the
possibility of increasing the landscaping on Burns Road.
The Commission requested the buffer landscape on Burns Road be widened and
increased in height, the internal buffering be increased, and also requested infor-
mation regarding specific phasing of the construction of the buffering on Burns Rd.
Attorney Smith stated elevations along Alternate A -1 -A and methods of irrigation
will be researched and presented at the next meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
JEAN LONG, Se ret to