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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 032288• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 22, 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. ROLL CALL The roll was called by the secretary, and present were: Don Vogel, Chairman; John Toshner, Vice Chairman; Robert Hamner, Jeffrey Ornstein, Members; Nancy Jean • Laurie, Primary Alternate Member; Robert Norris, Secondary Alternate Member. Mike Rosen was not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nancy Laurie moved to approve the minutes of February 23 and March 8, 1988. The motion was seconded and the minutes were approved as submitted. Chairman Vogel advised the audience that Item VIII on the Agenda (Prosperity Center), per the petitioner's request, would be held as a Workshop Meeting only, with the Public Hearing being recessed to April 12, 1988. Several members of the audience voiced their objection .to not being notified of the decision to recess the Public Hearing. Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: Amending "Gardens •Plaza" PUD created 3/21/85, by Ordinance 3, 1985, by permitting the addition of a monument si n for tenant identification (First Partners CompaniesT— adv. 3/7/88) • • Planning and Zoning Commission March 22, 1988 Page 2 Mr. Dan May of Ferrin Sign Company, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission stating identification signage, to be placed on an existing free- standing wall, is proposed for six tenants, similar to the recently approved signage for "Golden Bear Plaza ". Mr. May advised the signs will be constructed of black, S6" plate aluminum. The Commission expressed concern re: number of tenant logos requested; the possibi- lity of more than six tenants requesting signage; location of signage. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Hamner stated it is his feeling the owners of the building should have been pre- sent to give more information. Chairman Vogel passed the gavel and moved to recommend approval of the "Gardens Plaza PUD" created 3/21/85, by Ordinance 3, 1985, by permitting the addition of a monument sign for tenant identification. Mr. Hamner seconded the motion. The motion was defeated with a 5 -0 vote. Public Hearin - Recommendation to Ci East Plaza" PUD, created 6/18/8 by F Section 9. of Resolution 44, 1987, tc approved service station located with autho. agent for Mobil Oil Corp. ac y Council re: Amending "Gardens solution 44, 1987 by amending permit modification to the n Outparcel (Gail Pitcher, Mr. Neil Criley of Heller, Weaver and Cato, Consultants to Mobil Oil Corporation, addressed the Commission stating he understands the Commission was not involved in the approval of specific plans for the Mobil Oil station, and presented plans that were approved by the City Council. Mr. Criley stated the proposed amendments include relocation of parking to improve circulation; underground tank has been added to the site plan; driveways have been widened; hip roof and canopy has been changed to a gabled canopy. Planning and Zoning Commission March 22, 1988 • Page 3 The Commission suggested signalization of the access point immediately north of the Mobil Station be noted on the site plan. Chairman Vogel opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Hamner moved to recommend approval to the City Council for amending "Gardens East Plaza" PUD, created 6/18/87 by Resolution 44, 1987 by amending Section 9. of Resolution 44, 1987, to permit modification to the approved service station located within Outparcel #4. Ms. Laurie seconded the motion which was carried with a 4 -1 vote. Mr. Ornstein voted Nay. Mr. Toshner stated the Attorney for the petitioner, at the time of the original con- ceptual submittal for "Gardens East Plaza ", assured the Commission that each indivi- is dual site plan would be brought before Planning and Zoning for review, but now the Commission is being asked to make a recommendation for amending a site plan they have never seen. Chairman Vogel stated he is also concerned about this situation and will relay these concerns to the Mayor and City Manager. Public Hearing - 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 Square" shopping center, 4240 Northlake Blvd. (adv. 3/7 88) Mr. Mike Jezowski, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission stating the hours of operation will be from 10:00 P.M. - 3:00 A.M. Mr. Jezowski stated there will be no sale of alcoholic beverages for off - premise consumption. Mr. Jezowski submitted a letter of reference from Christopher Fahey, Treasurer, West Palm • Beach Police Benevolent Association Planning and Zoning Commission March 22, 1988 Page 4 Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open and there being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein moved to recommend approval to the City Council for the 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 bevera- ges, including liquor, beer and wine, for on- premise consumption at "North Boar Tavern" located within "Palm Beach Gardens Square" shopping center, 4240 Northlake Blvd. Ms. Laurie seconded and the motion was unanimously carried. Public Hearing - 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 to consist of 197,189 sq. ft. of hotel, retail sales and office space • (per the petition of Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for F.F. Adams, Jr.,) adv. 3 7/88) (Public Hearing to be recessed until regu- larly-scheduled meeting of April 12, 1988, and Topic to be workshoppe at current meetin4 Chairman Vogel stated the petitioner has requested the Public Hearing be recessed to the regularly - scheduled meeting of April 12, 1988. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open and recessed the Hearing to April 12, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. Attorney John Gary of Gary, Dytrych and Ryan, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission presenting a site plan of the proposed project. Attorney Gary stated the property is currently zoned CG and has a 10,000 sq. ft. retail building located on -site, which would be torn down. Mr. John Ehrig of Mundano Associates Architects, Inc., addressed the Commission pointing out location of hotel, theatre, retail space and restaurant. Mr. Ehrig stated the pie- shaped parcel adjacent to Teach Road is not part of the subject deve- lopment and does not fall within the jurisdiction of the City and will be landscaped only. Mr. Ehrig stated the notch that runs out to Kidd Lane is owned by Mr. Adams Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 • March 22, 1988 but will not be used for any type of vehicular circulation. Mr. Norris pointed out a descrepancy between site data on plans presented to the Commission and those submitted to the City. Mr. Ehrig stated the information has changed and a new site plan will be submitted. The Commission expressed concern re: need for signalization at ingress /egress point which aligns with The Harbour; insufficient parking; height of hotel; location of hotel; buffering of residential neighborhood; traffic impact. The Commission expressed concern re: 6' masonry wall required by Code in instances where Commercial abuts Residential and requested details as to treatment of this wall be presented at the Public Hearing, along with specific plans for landscaping, lighting, etc. • Mr. Joe Pollock of Kimley Horn, addressed the Commisiion stating the proposed project would generate 20% less traffic than under the existing zoning. Mr. Pollock stated the traffic analysis indicates roadway improvements currently underway, which include 4 and 5- laning of Prosperity Farms Rd. north and south of the intersection, would still need additional improvements (a right turn lane on PGA Blvd.) to maintain Level of Service D. Mr. Pollock stated the traffic volumes do not appear to warrant a traffic signal at the major access point to PGA Blvd., however, additional infor- mation is being gathered regarding accidents at that intersection. Mr. Pollock stated that to warrant a traffic light, studies would have to indicate a sustained volume of approximately 125 vehicles entering from the site onto PGA Blvd. for 8 hours or more during the day. Mr. Pollock stated that with the forthcoming commer- cial development north of PGA Blvd., his recommendation would be to signalize the • intersection, however, it would need to be coordinated and integrated with the signal operation at Prosperity Farms Road. Chairman Vogel stated that although this is a workshop meeting only, comments will be • Planning and Zoning Commission March 22, 1988 received from the public. Page 6 Several Teach Road /Kidd Lane residents addressed the Commission objecting to the pro- posed project, expressing concerns re: possibility of access onto Teach Rd. or Kidd Lane; insufficient parking at the project site necessiting parking on Teach /Kidd Lane; increased traffic on Teach /Kidd Lane; traffic being backed up due to the close proximity of the project to the PGA bridge; problems with the theatre, such as are being experienced at Loehmann's Plaza; restaurant will create problems with rats, dumpsters, noise. Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: Annexation of 5.28 acres, more, or less, with a zoning classification and use of CG -1 General Commercial District of the Palm Beach Gardens Code on property located, in general, on the west side of U.S. Highway One, directly across from the Oakbrook Square shopping center, per the peti tion of Attorney Lawrence Smith, autho. agent for Adams Investment Company, Inc • Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: Annexation of 2.4206 acres, more or Beach Gardens Code, located, in general, west of U.S. Highway One, north of PGA Blvd., immediately south of Kathy Lane, per the petition of Attorney Lawrence Smith, autho. agent for John W. Gary, III, Elizabeth D. Gary, Keith D. Greenside and M.E. Murphy Workshop - Recommendation to City Council re: Modification to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map adopted 11/21/85 by Ordinance 22, 1985, providing for a change in the delineation of the City's boundaries by a 2.4206 -acre expansion, more or less, within Section 4, Township 42 South, Range 43 East, west of U.S. Highway One, north of PGA Blvd., immediately south of Kathy Lane; and simultaneously pro- viding for "Commercial" land use designation, per the petition of Attorney Lawrence Smith, autho. agent for John W. Gary, III, Elizabeth D. Gary, Keith D. Greenside and M.E. Murphy Attorney John Gary, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission stating it is his understanding the City is in receipt of correspondence from the County, objecting to the three above - referenced items. Attorney Gary requested these Workshops be postponed to the meeting of April 12, 1988, to give him an opportunity • to review the County's comments and discuss them with the City Attorney. The Commission agreed to postpone these items to the meeting of April 12, 1988. Planning and Zoning Commission • March 22, 1988 ADJOURNMENT Page 7 There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9.:00 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, April JEAN LONG, S cret •