HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 031588CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 15, 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.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called by the secretary, and present were: Don Vogel, Chairman;
Robert Hamner, Jeffrey Ornstein, Members; Nancy Jean Laurie, Primary Alternate
Member. John Toshner, Mike Rosen and Robert Norris were not in attendance.
• P. Hring - Recommendation to City Council re: Annex. of 39.287 acres,
more or less, located within SWY4 of SEy of Section 14, Township 42
South, Range 42 East, less easement over west 40 feet thereof, under the
City's AG - Agricultural District Zoning Classification, per petition of
Mr. Don Hearing of GBS Architects, autho. agent for Mr. Wm. Groot adv.
2 22 88 (Recessed from meeting of 3 8 88
Mr. Don Hearing of GBS Architects, authorized agent for Mr. William Groot, addressed
the Commission pointing out the location of the proposed annexation area and stating
the annexation is "voluntary ". Mr. Hearing stated the property is currently zoned
AR- Agricultural in the County, and the petitioner is requesting the same zoning
within the City. The land use is presently Low Density Residential and the peti-
tioner will be requesting a comparable land use designation in the City. Mr. Hearing
stated the annexation would square off the City boundaries.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the
public, the Hearing was closed.
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Mr. Hamner moved to recommend approval to the City Council for annexing 39.287 acres,
more or less, located within SW% of SEY4 of Section 14, Township 42 South, Range 42
East, less easement over west 40 feet thereof, under the City's AG - Agricultural
District Zoning Classification, per petition of Mr. Don Hearing of GBS Architects,
authorized agent for Mr. Wm. Groot. Ms. Laurie seconded and the motion was unani-
mously carried.
P. Hrin - Recommendation to City Council re: Modifying the "Clocktower"
Professional Office PUD created 12/19/85 by Ordinance 19, 1985, providing
for identification wall signage for the individual tenants, per petition
of Mr. Earl Swartz, Pres. of Clocktower Association adv. 2/22/88) (Recessed
from meeting of 3/8/88)
• Mr. Earl Swartz, President of Clocktower Association, addressed the Commission
stating signage was not addressed at the time of the original PUD approval and there
has been confusion as to the permitting procedures. Mr. Swartz stated the existing
tenant signage consists of 8" cast aluminum letters, with bronze enamel, which
matches the building trim, and all future signage will be the same.
Mr. Ken Stapleton explained that in the past, if signage was not addressed in the
PUD, the Building Official applied the Sign Code in issuing permits. The policy has
recently changed and the decision made that all PUD signage must go through the
approval process. Mr. Stapleton stated Mr. Swartz is seeking an amendment to the
PUD at the City's direction.
In response to questions by Mr. Ornstein, Mr. Stapleton advised that each tenant will
be permitted an identification sign, adhereing to submitted specifications.
Mr. Ornstein expressed concern with possible excessive length of individual tenant
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Chairman Vogel opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments from the public,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Mr. Hamner stated he feels the existing signage is tastefully done and he is in favor
of the proposed amendment.
Mr. Hamner moved to recommend approval to the City Council for modifying the
"Clocktower" Professional Office PUD created 12/19/85 by Ordinance 19, 1985, pro-
viding for identification wall signage for the individual tenants, per petition of
Mr. Earl Swartz, President of Clocktower Association. Ms. Laurie seconded the motion
which was carried with a vote of 3 -1, with Mr. Ornstein voting "Nay ".
P. Hring - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation of .71 -acre
"Garden Trail" PUD, with land uses permitted being those as set forth in
• the City's RH -High Density Residential District, proposed to consist of 8
condominium units and be located on .71 acres fronting on the west side of
N. Military Trail, between Lilac Street and Holly Drive, immediately south
of "Palm Gardens A is ", per the petition of Messrs. Frank S. DeFilippo and
Nicholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens, Inc. adv. 2/22/88) (Recessed from
meeting of 3/8/88
Mr. Frank DeFilippo addressed the Commission stating the proposed is an 8 -unit, single -
story condominium with CBS construction and cement tile roof. Mr. DeFilippo advised
lot coverage is 27.7 %, parking coverage is 27.6 %, and green space is 44.7 %. Mr.
DeFilippo submitted revised landscape plans, incorporating changes requested by the
City Forester.
Mr. Ornstein requested justification for requesting 1 additional unit, for a total of
8 units. Mr. DeFilippo stated the addition of one unit would allow for symmetrical
elevations, and also is economically advantageous. Mr. Ornstein stated he does not
feel there is sufficient justification for increasing the number of units.
• Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open.
Several residents, residing west of the canal, addressed the Commission stating concern;
comments re: hazardous conditions resulting from the entrance on Military Trail;
appearance of screen enclosures; increased density; need for security between pro-
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posed project and property to the north. All residents were'pleased with
the proposed development being 1 story rather than 2, but suggested a berm be pro-
vided at the rear of the project.
Mr. Ornstein moved to recommend denial to the City Council for the creation of
.71 -acre "Garden Trail" PUD, with land uses permitted being those as set forth in the
City's RH -High Density Residential District, proposed to consist of 8 condominium
units and be located on .71 acres fronting on the west side of N. Military Trail,
between Lilac Street and Holly Drive, immediately south of "Palm Gardens Apts ", per
the petition of Messrs. Frank S. DeFilippo and Nicholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens,
Inc. Ms. Laurie seconded the motion.
During discussion, Chairman Vogel stated he is in favor of the proposed project,
is however would encourage the City Council to consider providing a landscaped berm and
providing a fence on the north side between the two properties.
Mr. Nicholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens, Inc. addressed the Commission stating a
financial analysis has shown a 7 -unit, 2 -story building would be more economically
advantageous, however, it was decided that a 1 -story building would receive less
opposition.
The motion was defeated with a 2 -2 vote.
P. Hrinq - Recommendation to Citv Council re: Amendinq City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan/Map adopted 11/21/85, by Ordinance 22, 1985,
providing for "Residential 9 -12 units acre land use designation" on .71
acres fronting on the west side of N. Military Trail, between Lilac Street
and Holly Drive, immediately south of "Palm Gardens Apts ", per the petition
of Messrs. Frank S. DeFilippo and Nicholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens,
Inc. adv. 2/22/88) (Recessed from meeting of 3/8788)
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the
public, the Hearing was closed.
• Mr. Ornstein moved to recommend denial to the City Council for amending the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map adopted 11/21/85, by Ordinance 22, 1985, providing
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for "Residential 9 -12 units /acre land use designation" on .71 acres fronting on the
west side of N. Military Trail, between Lilac Street and Holly Drive, immediately
south of "Palm Gardens Apts ", per the petition of Messrs. Frank S. DeFilippo and
Nicholas Corcokios of J.D.M. Gardens, Inc. Ms. Laurie seconded the motion. The
motion was defeated with a vote of 2 -2.
P. Hrin - Recommendation to City Council re: Annexing 5.05 -acre
"Prosperity Oaks" single family subdivision, as recorded 3/27/80 in Plat
Book No. 39, Page 122 of Palm Beach County Public Records), located
fronting on the west side of Pros erit Farms Road, between Burns Road and
RCA Boulevard f k a Monet Road), and consisting of 17 single family lots;
and simultaneously zoning same RS -3, Residential Single Family District,
per petition of Ms. Paula J. Bradfield, autho. a ent for 100 of propert
owners adv. 2/22/88) Recessed from meeting of 3/8/88)
• Ms. Paula Bradfield, authorized agent for "Prosperity Oaks" property owners,
addressed the Commission stating residents wish to be a part of Palm Beach Gardens.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no response, the Public
Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein moved to recommend approval to the City Council for
the annexation of 5.05 -acre "Prosperity Oaks" single family subdivision, (as recorded
3/27/80 in Plat Book No. 39, Page 122 of Palm Beach County Public Records), located
fronting on the west side of Prosperity Farms Road, between Burns Road and RCA Blvd.
(f /k /a Monet Road), and consisting of 17 single family lots; and simultaneously
zoning same RS -3, Residential Single Family District, per petition of Ms. Paula J.
Bradfield, autho. agent for 100% of property owners. The motion was seconded and
unanimously passed.
P. Hrin - Recommendation to Citx Council re: Annexing 9.1 -acre "Monet
Oaks" single family subdivision as recorded 3/24/77 in Plat Book 32,
Pages 161 and 162 of Palm Beach Coupf Pu a blic Records), located fronting
on the north side of RCA Boulevard k Monet Road), between Alternate
A -1 -A and Prosperity Farms Road, and consisting of 20 single family lots;
and simultaneously zoning same RS -3, Residential Single Famil District,
per petition of Mr. Jeffrey D. Renault, autho. agent for 100° of property
owners adv. 2 22 88 Recessed from meeting of 3/8/88)
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Mr. Jeff Renault, authorized agent for "Monet Oaks" property owners, addressed the
Commission stating it is their desire to become a part of Palm Beach Gardens.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Ms. Laurie moved to recommend approval to the City Council for the annexation of
9.1 -acre "Monet Oaks" single family subdivision (as recorded 3/24/77 in Plat Book 32,
Pages 161 and 162 of Palm Beach County Public Records), located fronting on the north
side of RCA Boulevard (f /k /a Monet Road), between Alternate A -1 -A and Prosperity
Farms Road, and consisting of 20 single family lots; and simultaneously zoning same
RS -3, Residential Single Family District, per petition of Mr. Jeffrey D. Renault,
authorized agent for 100% of property owners. The motion was seconded and unani-
• mously passed.
P. Hring - Recommendation to City Council re: Annexation of 29.38 acres
located approximately 800 feet south of Northlake Boulevard between the
east side of Burma Road and the C -17 Canal; and simultaneous approval of a
PUD to consist of 282 condominium units, with the land uses being those as
set forth in the RM - Residential Medium Density District, per petition of
Michael Houston of Urban Design Studio, autho. a ent for K. Hovnanian.
adv. 2 22 88 Recessed from meeting of 3/8/88)
Mr. Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio, authorized agent for K. Hovnanian,
addressed the Commission, presenting an aerial and pointing out the location of the
proposed project. Mr. Skokowski stated the property is currently in the County with
a zoning designation of RS - Medium /Medium High, allowing 8 -12 d /u /a.
Mr. Michael Houston of Urban Design Studio, addressed the Commission presenting a
site plan of the proposed project. Mr. Houston stated every effort has been made to
minimize the long lengths of building mass, and to preserve as much of the heavily
wooded site as possible. Mr. Houston pointed out location of lake systems and
• recreational facilities, and stated open space is approximately 67 %.
Mr. Houston advised the 3 -story project is on 28.41 acres, excluding the 1.24 -acre
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Burma Rd. right -of -way, which was given to the County by Foundation Land Company.
Mr. Skokowski presented landscape plans, architectural elevations, and recreational
facilities, which include: heated swimming pool, cabana, 2 lighted tennis courts, 2
racquet ball courts, tot lot, 5 mini -parks and bicycle path. In addition, a
recreation building with restrooms, managers office, food preparation area and multi-
purpose room will be provided.
Mr. Skokowski stated the property is contiguous to the City, does not create enclaves
and is reasonably compact. Mr. Skokowski advised the petitioner will be contributing
$126,000 to road improvements in the project area. If deemed necessary, within 12
months of the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the petitioner will be respon-
sible for signalization at the intersection of Burma Rd. and Northlake. Blvd. Mr.
• Skokowski stated the petitioner will also be providing an additional left turn lane
onto Burma Rd., at the project's main entrance.
Mr. Skokowski discussed parking and advised by reducing the width of parking spaces
from 10' to 91, while retaining the 20' length and standard driveway width, 32 addi-
tional parking spaces and a 32 space equivalent of landscaped open space can be pro-
vided. With the 32 additional parking spaces, the total parking would be 609 or 2.16
spaces per dwelling unit.
Mr. Ken Rogers, Traffic Engineer, addressed the Commission stating the proposed pro-
ject will generate 1,974 trips per day. Mr. Rogers stated Burma Rd. is approximately
20' wide and the traffic analysis indicates widening will not be necessary.
Mr. Ornstein expressed concern re: impact of traffic generated by this project, com-
bined with future commercial development in the project area; the 12 month time
period, after issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, for the developer to signalize
• the Burma Road / Northlake Blvd. intersection. Mr. Rogers stated the developer will be
responsible for the signalization, if warranted, and the traffic analysis will state
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that when the project is on- going, it will be warranted.
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Mr. Ornstein suggested Mr. Rogers discuss the traffic situation with Charlie Walker,
Director of Palm Beach County Traffic Division.
It was the concensus of the Commission that the signalization of Burma Rd. and
Northlake Blvd. be installed at the earliest possible date.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open.
Several residents of the surrounding project area addressed the Commission with the
following comments /concerns:
Traffic impact on Burma Road; need for signalization at Northlake and Burma Road;
residents would prefer single - family development, if comparable to existing single -
family development; suggested relocating entrance to alleviate traffic congestion.
• Residents were assessed for the paving of'Burma Road and expressed concern re: possi-
bility of damage to Burma Rd. during construction.
Mr. Skokowski stated a 6' masonry wall, in addition to landscaping, will be provided
as a buffer. Low - intensity lighting will be provided 200' on center throughout the
development.
There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Vogel closed the Public
Hearing. Ms. Laurie moved to recommend approval to the City Council for the annexa-
tion of 29.38 acres located approximately 800 feet south of Northlake Boulevard bet-
ween the east side of Burma Road and the C -17 Canal; and simultaneous approval of a
PUD to consist of 282 condominium units, with the land uses being those as set forth
in the RM - Residential Medium Density District, per petition of Michael Houston of
Urban Design Studio, authorized agent for K. Hovnanian, with the proviso that the
signalization of the intersection at Northlake Blvd. & Burma Rd. be implemented at
• the earliest possible date. Mr. Ornstein seconded the motion which passed with a
vote of 3 -1, with Mr. Hamner voting "Nay ".
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Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: Amending "Gardens
Plaza" PUD created 3/21/85, b rdinance 3, 1985, by ermittin the
addition of a monument sign for tenant identification First Partners
Companies
The petitoner for "Gardens Plaza" was not in attendance.
Workshop - Recommendation to Cit
East Plaza" PUD, created 6/1878-7
Section 9. of Resolution 44, 19E
approved service station located
autho. agent for Mobil Oil Corp.
Council re: Amending "Gardens
by Resolution 44, 1987 by amendin(
, to permit modification to the
within Outparcel #4 Gail Pitcher
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Mr. Neil Criley of Heller, Weaver and Cato, Consultants to Mobile Oil Corporation,
addressed the Commission, stating Mobile Oil is requesting minor modifications to
the existing service station approval at the "Gardens East Plaza ". Mr. Criley pre-
sented a site plan, pointing out the location of the subject outparcel.
Mr. Ornstein stated, and the Commission concurred, that a site plan for the proposed
Mobile Oil Station was never before presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Criley stated the revisions include: relocation of parking to improve circulation;
underground tank has been added to site plan; drives have been widened; hip roof and
canopy has been changed to a gabled canopy.
Mr. Ornstein stated he would prefer a hip roof.
Mr. Criley stated food will not be sold; only convenience items normally found in a
gas station facility, such as, prepackaged sandwiches, sodas, chips, candy, and gum.
Beer and wine will be sold, unless prohibited by City ordinances. Mr. Ornstein
stated he would object to the sale of beer and wine.
The Commission stated they have never seen plans for this project and requested the
petitioner submit proposed materials, colors, elevations, etc. at the next meeting.
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Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: Petition of Mr. Chester
Jezowski of Blue Boar Taverns, Inc., to permit as a "conditional use"
in the CG -1 General Commercial Zoning District, the retail
sale service of alcoholic beverages, including liquor, beer and wine,
for on- premise consumption at "North Boar Tavern" located within
"Palm Beach Gardens Sauare" sh000inq center. 4240 Northlake Blvd.
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Mr. Mike Jezowski, authorized agent for the petitioner addresesd the Commission
stating the proposed establishment will obtain a 4 -COP liquor license for a
restaurant /lounge. The establishment would remain open until 3:00 A.M., which would
comply with City codes. In response to questions by Mr. Ornstein, Mr. Jezowksi
stated the 4 -COP liquor license would allow for sale of liquor without serving food,
and would permit a package store, however, these uses are not being requested. Mr.
Jezowski stated food will be served and presented the restaurant menu to the
Commission.
• Preapplication Review - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation
of "Prosperity Centre" PUD on 10.23 acres, more or less, with land
uses permitted being those as set forth in the CG -1 General
Commercial District of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, located, in
general, south of PGA Blvd., east of Prosperity Farms Road, proposed
to consist of 197,189 s . ft. of hotel, retail sales and office space
(per the petition of Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for F.F.
Adams, Jr. To be postponed to meeting of March 22, 1988
Chairman Vogel stated Attorney Larry Smith has requested a postponment of this
project. The Commission agreed to postpone to the meeting of March 22, 1988.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, March
22, 1988.
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APPROVALS
JEAN LONG, Se re
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NANCY JEAN LAURIE, ALTERNATE
ROBERT NORRIS, ALTERNATE