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• PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 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; John
Toshner, Vice Chairman; Jeffrey Ornstein, Mike Rosen, Members; Domenick Lioce,
Alternate Member. Robert Hamner was not in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• The minutes of September 13, 1988 were approved as submitted.
Workshop & Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation of PUD
with land uses permitted being those.as set forth in the CG -1 General
Commercial) Zoning District of the Palm Beach Garddens Code, proposed to con-
sist of a two - story, 54,000 sq. ft. retail center, including restaurant use
not to exceed 6,156 sq. ft., and be located on 4.5 acres, more or less,
fronting on the south side of PGA Boulevard_ east of Fairr_hild Aardanc Avanija
Attorney Raymond Royce addressed the Commission stating that although he does repre-
sent Mr. Pappalardo, the subject property is in the process of being sold to Sigma
Development, Inc.
Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission
presenting an aerial and site plan of the proposed project. Mr. Skokowski stated
the site plan has been slightly revised. Due to a change in the fire access, a
• second floor walkway has been added for service and emergency access; 4 parking spa-
ces have been eliminated at the rear of the project; a landscape island has been
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added. A canopy arch has been added to soften rear elevation. Mr. Skokowski
stated the Commission's suggestion of providing windows across the back area has
been discussed with the architect and developer, however, since the rear area will
be used for storage and service, the developer would not want to be required to have
an entire window wall in that area. Mr. Skokowski advised the colors have been
changed to turquoise /peach /sand. Mr. Skokowski stated Herman's Sporting Goods store
has been relocated to the back of the site. Mr. Skokowski advised that tree plan-
tings have been changed from one tree every 40 ft. to one tree every 30 ft.,
Ms. Debbie Allen, Landscape Architect with Urban Design Studio, addressed the
Commission discussing landscape treatment. Mr. Ornstein suggested using Queen Anne
• Palms, since the intent is to coordinate with "The Gardens" mall. Ms. Allen stated
this has been suggested to the client, but no decision has been made.
Mr. Skokowski stated signage is not being requested at this time.
Mr. Doug Coomer, Traffic Engineer with Kimley Horn, addressed the Commission pre-
senting traffic information, including the "passby" method of traffic evaluation.
Mr. Ornstein stated the "passby" study is not relevant since it was not conducted in
South Florida.
Mr. Coomer presented graphs showing typical traffic conditions between 5:00 A.M. -
11:00 P.M., indicating retail usage generates less traffic than office.
Mr. Coomer stated he has a verbal agreement with the Department of Highway Safety &
Motor Vehicles approving a shared access with the adjoining property.
Mr. Coomer discussed needed roadway improvements at the intersection of PGA Blvd. &
Prosperity Farms Rd. The Commission suggested providing right turn deceleration
• lanes in order to ease the traffic on PGA Blvd. Mr. Skokowski stated this possibi-
lity has not been considered, however, he would have no objection to the Commission
placing the lanes as a condition of approval.
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Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the
public, the Hearing was closed.
Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the
creation of a PUD, with land uses permitted being those as set forth in the CG -1
(General Commercial) Zoning District of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, proposed to
consist of a two - story, 54,000 sq. ft. retail center, including restaurant use not
to exceed 6,156 sq. ft., and be located on 4.5 acres, more or less, fronting on the
south side of PGA Boulevard, east of Fairchild Gardens Avenue, directly across from
"The Gardens" regional shopping mall with the following conditions: Signage will
not be a part of this petition, either on the building or on a pylon sign. Prior to
approval, there will be a written cross access easement agreement with the
Department of Motor Vehicles and, if this agreement is not available, the entire
site plan will need to be reworked. The motion was seconded. Mr. Lioce moved to
amend the motion to include a recommendation that the City Council consider
requiring right turn deceleration lanes at the main entrance, at least easemented
to the City, should the City opt to provide them at some time in the future, and
also that if the traffic engineers recommend a change at Prosperity Farms Road that
the improvement will be made by the developer. The amendment to the motion was
seconded and unanimously passed. The main motion was unanimously passed in its
amended form.
Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: Modification to "conditional
uses" in the CG -1 (General Commercial ) Zoning District, providing for "The Comedy
House" as a "theater" within "The Harbour Sho es" at 2401 PGA Boulevard, per the
petition of Ms. Lynn Peterson, President of Galyn, Inc. adv. 9 12 88
The petitioner for "The Comedy House" was not present.
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Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: "Great Western Bank" PUD pro
posed to be located within "Out- Parcel" i.e., Future Buiding Site 3 of "PGA
Shoppes on the Green ", created 1/29/86 by Resolution 1, 1986, and amended 8/21/86 b
Resolution 37, 1986, per the petition of Mr. Jack H. Savas, authorized agent for
Great Western Bank (P._Hring recessed from 9/13/88 mtg.)
Mr. Craig Livingston, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission
presenting a revised site plan, incorporating information regarding the 22' set-
back, as requested by the Commission at previous meetings.
Mr. Ornstein expressed concern with the roof overhang in relation to the south lease
line, stating a bypass lane is not provided. Mr. Livingston stated the extensive
graphic system, indicating entrance and parking, should prevent any problems. Mr.
Livingston stated the signage presented is the only signage that will be requested.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the
public, the Hearing was closed.
Vice Chairman Toshner moved to recommend approval to the City Council for the "Great
Western Bank" PUD, proposed to be located within "Out- Parcel" (i.e., Future Building
Site 3) of "PGA Sh9oppes on the Green ", created 1/29/86 by Resolution 1, 1986, and
amended 8/21/86 by Resolution 37, 1986, per the petition of Mr. Jack H. Savas,
authorized agent for Great Western Bank. Mr. Ornstein seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
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lication Review - Recommendation to City Council re: amendin
multi - family PUD created 4/14/88 by Ord. 16, 1988, on w. si
between Lilac Street and H01 ly Drive, providing for sin le -car ga
m le title townhouse in lieu of condominium ownershi Mr. Frank
cholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens, Inc.
.71 -acre "Garden
of Military
es and
Mr. Frank DeFillippo, of J.D.M. Gardens, Inc., addressed the Commission distributing
• plans of the proposed amendment. Mr. DeFillippo stated that in order to provide a
garage, the stucco wall has been removed and replaced with a garage door, with the
footprint remaining the same. Mr. DeFillippo stated the living area of the bedroom
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behind the stucco wall has been moved up to provide a loft.
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Mr. Ornstein requested the petitioner provide the Commission with the approved PUD
plans at the Public Hearing to aid the Commission in considering a recommendation to
amend the PUD.
Public Hearing - 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 Associates Public Hearing recessed from 7/26/88, 8 9 88 and 8/23/88
Meetings) adv. 7 /11/88) A K A NORTHCORP
[Due to a conflict of interest, discussed with the Chairman prior to the meeting]
Mr. Lioce excused himself from the proceedings and left the Assembly Room.
• Attorney Larry Smith, representing the petitioner, addressed the Commission stating
several meetings have been held with Treasure Coast and other agencies to discuss
the DRI application for this project. Attorney Smith stated he believes most of the
problems have been resolved, although traffic impact is still an area of concern and
needs to be discussed. Attorney Smith advised the proposed project will be a true
mixed -use development -- an employment center providing retail services to center
employees.
Mr. Peter McDonough of Team Plan distributed and discussed revisions to the site
development plan. Mr. McDonough presented a site plan showing minimum and maximum
land use percentages.
Mr. Ornstein expressed concern with the overall .45 F.A.R. Mr. Toshner stated he
feels the Commission should have the benefit of receiving comments from all review
agencies prior to making a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Toshner pointed
• out that comments have not been received from City staff, REP staff, Water Control
District, or from any other reviewing agencies, and asked why the petitioner needs
to proceed with the PCD now.
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It was the concensus of the Commission that more information needs to be provided
prior to making a recommendation to the City Council, i.e., what is planned for each
of the parcels; landscape plan to tie the entire project together; potential
footprints; maximum densities for each parcel; heights; overall square footages;
ultimate uses; buffering; vegetation. The Commission requested time to review the
DRI application provided and suggested scheduling workshop sessions to adequately
review the proposed project.
Mr. John Bills addressed the Commission stating delays would be costly.
Vice Mayor Mike Martino, present in the audience, agreed that workshop sessions
would be beneficial to the petitioner, Commission, and ultimately the City Council.
is After discussion, Mr. Bills, Attorney Smith, and the Commission agreed to schedule
two workshop sessions, one to discuss traffic, and one to discuss other aspects of
the project.
Chairman Vogel directed the secretary to work with Attorney Smith in scheduling
the workshops.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open and recessed the meeting to October
25, 1988 at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday,
October 11, 1988.
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APPROVALS
JEAN LONG, Secre Wry
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DOMENICK LIOCE