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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 101188CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS • PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 1988 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; Robert Hamner, Jeffrey Ornstein, Mike Rosen, Members; Domenick Lioce, Alternate Member. John Toshner was not in attendance. Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: amending .71 -acre "Garden •Trail" multi - family PUD created 4/14/88 by Ord. 16, 1988, on w. side of Military Trail, between Lilac Street and Holly Drive, providing for single-car garages and fee-simple title townhouse in lieu of condominium ownership Mr. Frank DeFillippo and Nicholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens, Inc. Adv. 9/26/88 Mr. Frank DeFillippo addressed the Commission stating the proposed amendment con- sists of removing a bedroom and replacing with a garage. The Commission reviewed the plans submitted by Mr. DeFillippo for the proposed amendment, and the approved PUD plans. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no com- ments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein moved to recommend approval to the City Council for amending .71 -acre "Garden Trail" multi- family PUD created 4/14/88 by Ord. 16, 1988, on the west side of Military Trail, between Lilac Street and Holly Drive, providing for single -car garages and fee - simple title townhouse (in lieu of condominium) ownership (Mr. Frank DeFillippo and Nicholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens, Inc.) Mr. Rosen seconded the motion which was unanimously passed. • Planning and Zoning Commission October 11, 1988 Page 2 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. Der the petition of Attorney Larry Smith. autho. aqent for PBG Development Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission stating this workshop meeting has been scheduled primarily to discuss traffic con- cerns. Attorney Smith stated he will be submitting a packet to the City Clerk's office to supplement the information already received by the Commission. A signage program package, landscaping perimeter illustrations and development • program will also be submitted. Attorney Smith stated Mr. Pollock, Traffic Engineer, will address the Commission to discuss roadway improvements, number of trips generated by the proposed project, and at what point certain improvements will be required, based on the number of trips generated. Chairman Vogel stated for the record that Mr. Lioce informed the Commission at the last meeting of his possible conflict of interest with this project. Chairman Vogel advised Mr. Lioce that he is welcome to join in the discussion during this Workshop Meeting. Mr. Joe Pollock, Traffic Engineer, addressed the Commission stating Kimley Horn has been working with County staff, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to discuss traffic concerns. Mr. Pollock advised the basic land use assumptions used in the.traffic evaluations are as follows: 1.3 million sq. ft. - office, 500,000 sq. ft. - industrial, 138,000 sq. ft. general r• retail, and a small amount of square footage associated with hotel. • • • Planning and Zoning Commission October 11, 1988 Page 3 Mr. Pollock stated buildout of the project is anticipated in 1998 and that future projects have been included in the traffic forcasting. Mr. Pollock further stated that due to the interrelationships between the office, industrial and retail uses, approximately 20% of the total traffic generation will be satisfied on -site. The total external traffic associated with the project is approximately 18,500 vehicle trips per day, considerably less than the 40,000 trips per day generated by "The Gardens" mall. Mr. Pollock discussed proposed roadway improvements which include: RCA Blvd. - 4 lanes from Alternate AlA to NorthCorp Burns Road - 4 lanes from Military Trail to Alternate AlA Turn lanes on RCA Blvd. at Alternate AlA Turn lanes on Burns Road at Project Entrance PGA Blvd. grade separation at Alternate AlA Military Trail - 4 lanes from PGA Blvd. to Northlake Blvd. Turn lane on Military Trail at Burns Road Mr. Pollock distributed a table "Timing of Recommended Roadway Improvements" indicating total square footage thresholds which would prompt additional roadway improvements. Mr. Rosen noted the Table indicated providing turn lanes at two intersections when the square footage totals 600,000 sq. ft., but no further improvements were recommended until the square footage totals 1,400,000. Mr. Rosen asked if additional improvements would be made if the project stopped at 1,300,000 sq. ft. Mr. Pollock responded there would be no addi- tional improvements. The Commission pointed out the need for improvements at the east side of the inter- section of Alternate AlA and Burns Rd. and discussed with Mr. Pollock their concerns regarding planning for future growth. Mr. Ornstein stated that prior to reviewing roadway improvements, a determination should be made as to the number and distribution of square feet in the project. Planning and Zoning Commission October 11, 1988 Page 4 A discussion ensued concerning land usages. The Commission expressed concern with the lack of information submitted regarding the amount of retail proposed and requested square footages be assigned to individual parcels. Chairman Vogel suggested discussing land usages at the Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 1988, rather than workshopping signage, berming, etc. Mr. Ornstein stated once the square footage is established, the F.A.R. can be set, however, he feels 2 million square feet is too much. Mr. Ornstein suggested the petitioner submit preliminary plans for the individual parcels and stated if the petitioner could show the Commission what is planned for 75% of the site, it would be easier for the Commission to allow total flexibility on the remaining 25 %. Mr. • Bills stated he would be able to provide plans for most of the parcels. Mr. Rosen asked how the 20% bonus for on -site trips was determined. Mr. Pollock stated it came from the traffic model used by the Florida Department of Transportation, and is dependent upon the uses and the mix. Mr. Rosen stated that with 2 million square feet, he does not believe 20% could be accurate. Attorney Smith stated along I -95 on parcels 4 and 2, the proposed height is 15 stories; 12 stories for the other parcels. Mr. Ornstein stated he does not have a problem with the proposed height. The Commission discussed roadway improvements with the petitioner, including time- table, locations, impact of future development. Attorney Smith stated a landscape program, development standards, site plan, schedule, total square footage and sign program will be presented at the Special Meeting to be held October 18, 1988. • Planning and Zoning Commission October 11, 1988 • NEW BUSINESS Page 5 Chairman Vogel advised the Commission the City has filled the vacancy created by Ken Stapleton's resignation. The new employee is currently the City Planner for Bradenton, Florida, and he will be starting very early in November. Chairman Vogel advised the Commission that he will be attending the annual meeting of the Florida Planning and Zoning Association in Jacksonville. The newly formed Palm Beach Chapter, organized by Chairman Vogel, Jack Horner, and Lee Starkey, will be receiving its Charter at the meeting. The only Associations currently in South Florida are in Daytona and Miami. ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. A Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, JEAN LONG ecre y