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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 071288CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS • PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 12, 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; Mike Rosen, Robert Hamner, Members. John Toshner, Jeffrey Ornstein and Nancy Jean Laurie were not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • The minutes of June 28, 1988 were approved as submitted. Public Hearin4 - Recommendation to Council re: Modification to the "conditional uses" in the RM- Medium Density Residential District, providing for the location of a "child care center" on Lots 2 -6, Block 12, Palm Beach Gardens Estates Plat No. 1, totalling 1.36 acres, located between the FEC Railroad Tracks and Holly Drive, south of Lighthouse Drive, per the petition of Mr. Kieran J. Kilday, autho. agent Chairman Vogel advised those present that although three Commission members consti- tute a quorum, he has a conflict of interest with the subject petition and, there- fore, must remove himself as a voting members of the Board, leaving only two mem- bers. Chairman Vogel stated it will be necessary to recess the Public Hearing. Chairman Vogel opened the Public Hearing and recessed the Hearing to July 26, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. • Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1988 Page 2 Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: "Involuntary" Annexation of 288.32 acres, including 269.83 -acre unrecorded plat of "Horseshoe Acres ", fronting on south side of Northlake Boulevard at Kelso Drive, per the etition of Attorney David M. haw, autho. agent for 50+ of "Horseshoe Acres" property owners Mr. David Shaw, authorized agent for the Petitioners, addressed the Commission stating approximately 110 of 150 lot owners have agreed to the annexation. Mr. Shaw stated the streets are not included in the annexation request, therefore, main- tenance will not be required by the City. The area is currently on septic tank; sewer is not being requested, and street lighting is not being requested. Mr. Shaw stated there are approximately 10 -15 homeowners within Horseshoe Acres who • object to the annexation because they fear losing the "country" atmosphere. Workshop - Recommendation of City Council re: Modification to the "conditional uses" in the CG -1 General Commercial Zoning District, providing for "retail sales of automobile parts and accessories" and "repair of motor vehicles" on 1.50 -acre parcel within Section 18 -42 -43 on the northeast corner of Roan Lane and Northlake Boulevard, per the petition of Sylvan B. Burdick, authorized agent for "Servitech Autocare Centers, Inc. ", contract purchaser Mr. Earl Brown, Managing Director of Servitech Autocare Centers, Inc., addressed the Commission stating his company develops autocare centers; they are not center opera- tors, and do not build to sell. Servitech builds, leases and maintains centers. Mr. Brown submitted a photo of their Margate location. Mr. Ron Hoggard, Land Design Associates, addressed the Commission presenting a site plan of the proposed project. Mr. Hoggard stated parking provided exceeds minimum parking requirements; the site will be heavily landscaped; a 20' service access easement exists behind the site. Mr. Hoggard advised that traffic impact will be • minimal. In response to questions by Mr. Rosen, Mr. Hoggard stated the distance between the Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1988 Page 3 building site and the north property line is 30', and there are duplex units directly to the north. Mr. Hoggard stated buffering will be provided as required by the City. Mr. Rosen expressed concern re: Trip generation with the right -turn in /right- turn -out from Northlake Blvd. Mr. Brown stated a traffic study has been submitted. 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 Associates Attorney Richard Ellington of Gary, Dytrych & Ryan, addressed the Commission stating Attorney Larry Smith could not attend the meeting. Attorney Ellington presented a site plan and stated it is being presented to this Commission at the request of the City Council. Attorney Ellington stated a meeting is scheduled for July 28 & 29, 1988 with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council in conjunction with the DRI application that is being filed for this project. Attorney Ellington stated that as a result of the upcoming meeting, there may be revisions to the site plan. Mr. Rosen advised that Attorney Smith, at a previous meeting, almost guaranteed that approximately 50% of the site would remain M -1 zoning, and asked if that percentage was still anticipated. Mr. Rosen expressed concern re: the percentage of proposed retail. Attorney Ellington stated Attorney Smith will be present for the Public • Hearing and the percentage of retail will be provided at that time. • Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1988 Page 4 Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: petition of Attorney Richard R. Ellington, autho. agent for Phipps Potamkin Television Partners, d b a W.P.B.F. TV, for a modification to the conditional uses in the M -1, Research and Light Industrial Park District, to permit, as a conditional use, a television broadcasting studio and transmiters and towers within 102.7 acres, more or less, located in general, bet- ween Alternate A -1 -A & nterstate -95 and Burns Road & RCA Boulevard site of "Northcora" Attorney Richard Ellington, authorized agent for the Petitioner, addressed the Commission stating as an accessory use to the broadcasting station, a 75' monopole is proposed which will be used to receive signals from the main tower in Martin County. Attorney Ellington stated the petitioner is leasing 15,060 sq. ft. of office space, which will have three satellite dishes on top of the building, 1 approximately 26' in diameter and 2 smaller ones, approximately 8' in diameter. All • three dishes will be screened, if required. • Mr. Frank Baynham of Team Plan, Inc., addressed the Commission stating low- density concrete can be used as screening material. Attorney Ellington stated the building will be 20' high and the dish, at the highest point, would be approximately 301. Attorney Ellington explained that if the dish is located near the center of the building, screening may not be necessary. Mr. Rosen requested a photograph of a 26' dish be brought to the Public Hearing. Mr. Stapleton informed the Commission that City Code requires the roof - mounted dish be screened. Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: annexation, under Palm Beach County Development Regulations, of 7 acres, more or less, located within Section 34, Township 41 South, Range 42 East, frontin2 on south side of Hood Road, approx. 1/2 mile west of the Sunshine State Parkway a k a Florida's Mr. Ken Stapleton, Administrative Planning.Coordinator, addressed the Commission on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Stapleton stated that recent annexations have not • Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1988 Page 5 included the Bonnette Shooting Preserve and the County has expressed concern that if the Preserve is not annexed into the City an enclave situation will exist. Mr. Stapleton advised that Mr. Bonnette has agreed to voluntarily annex this property, which will come into the City under the existing County land use regulations, including zoning and Comprehensive Plan designations. Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: annexation of 5.43 acres, and simulta- neous creation of "Caballo Pointe" PUD, with land uses permitted being those as set forth in the RS -4 Residential in le Family District), proposed to consist of 32 townshouse units and be located within Section 23- 42 -42, fronting on the s. side of Northlake Boulevard, west of Kelso Drive, immediately in front of a portion of the unrecorded subdivision known as "Horseshoe Acres ", per the petition of Michael Houston, autho. agent for Charles B. Horowitz Mr. Michael Houston, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission • presenting a site plan of the proposed project. Mr. Houston stated the existing zoning is AR with a special exception for Equestrian. Existing on the site is a training facility barn, two lengths of stables and a single - family home. Mr. Houston stated approximately 25% of the property is contiguous with the City, however, Horseshoe acres and the church properties are now going through the annexa- tion process, which upon approval, will make the subject parcel 75 -100% contiguous with the City. Mr. Houston advised the County Comprehensive Plan designation is Residential with Low Density - 3 dwelling units per acre. Requested is a PUD with underlying zoning of RS -4. Mr. Houston stated gross density for the project is 5.9 dwelling units per acre, with 44% open space. Three parking space per unit will be provided, plus two addi- tional spaces per unit will be provided in a central parking area. The project will have a single entrance off Northlake Blvd. and will consist of 32 2- story, townhouse • units, each unit with 2,071 sq. ft. Mr. Houston stated the project-will have a gated entrance and wall system. • Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1988 Page 6 Mr. Houston addressed traffic impact stating the project traffic generation range would be between 188 -256 trips per day. Mr. Houston presented architectural elevations. Mr. Rosen referenced comments from the City Forester in which he expressed concerns re: plant list should be further delineated under "shade trees" to include a separate designation for Slash Pines; recommends list be further delineated under "palm" classification, allowing for separate designation for Canary Island, Date Palm, Queen Palm, Cabbage and Washingtonion Palm; impact on landscaping in front of the project, due to the possible future widening of Northlake Blvd. Mr. Rosen requested the petitioner provide plans for relocation of trees. • Mr. Houston pointed out the location of street lighting and stated a single lantern will be provided on each garage. Mr. Houston stated discussions are still taking place with County Sanitation, however, curb side pick -up is anticipated. Referencing comments by the Police Chief, Mr. Rosen requested the petitioner be pre- pared to address emergency vehicle access at the Public Hearing. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Vogel directed the secretary to contact the City Manager and /or City Council regarding appointing an alternate member to the Commission, to fill the vacancy created by Robert Norris, as soon as possible. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. • The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 1988. Planning and Zoning Commission July 12, 1988 • APPROVALS (,2,, J Page 7 CHAIR VO VICE CHAIRMAN TOSHNER JEFFREY ORNSTEIN S E N • JEAN LONG; -Se reta • FA I , ROUKTTOHVM�NER NANCY JEAN LAURIE, ALTERNATE ROBERT NORRIS, ALTERNATE