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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 041288CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION • APRIL 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; Robert Hamner, Jeffrey Ornstein, Mike Rosen, Members. John Toshner, Nancy Jean Laurie and Robert Norris were not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 0 The minutes of March 15 and March 22, 1988 were unanimously approved as submitted. Public Hearing - 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. (adv. 3/28/88) (Per applicant's request, consideration of recessing Public Hearing to regularly-scheduled meeting of April 26, 1988; topic to be workshopped at current meeting Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for Adams Investment Company, Inc., addressed the Commission presenting an aerial of the subject parcel. Attorney Smith stated the property is currently in Palm Beach County, with a zoning designation of General Commercial on the first 250' from U.S. 1; the remainder of the property is zoned RH -High Density Residential. Attorney Smith advised the petitioner will be applying to the City for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, prior to the May 1st deadline. 0 Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 • Page 2 Mr. Ornstein stated he is not opposed to the annexation, however, expressed concern re: the impact of Commercial zoning on neighboring residential properties and would be opposed to the rezoning until such time as the Commission was provided with deve- lopment plans. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open, and per the petitioner's request, recessed the Public Hearing to the regularly - scheduled meeting of April 26, 1988 at approxiamtely 7:30 P.M. 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 general, south of PGA Blvd., east of Prosperity Farms Road, proposed to consist of 197,189 s . ft. of hotel, retail sales and office s ace Tp-er the petition of Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for F.F. •Adams, Jr., adv. 3/7/88) (Public Hearing recessed from regularly- scheduled meeting of March 22, 1988 Chairman Vogel stated he is acquainted with Mr. Adams and, in the past, has been a business associate of his, but has no financial interest in the project before the Commission. Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for F.F. Adams, Jr., addressed the Commission presenting a site plan and elevations of the subject project. Attorney Smith stated the 125 room, 6 story hotel will be located on the east side of the property. The first floor will be utilized as retail; second floor, offices; third through sixth floors will provide hotel rooms. Attorney Smith addressed concerns expressed by the Commission /staff and residents at the March 22nd Workshop meeting. Attorney Smith stated the following: Location of hotel: Attempts were made to reconfigure the site plan such that the • hotel could be relocated to the west side of the property, however, this did not allow for the optimum utilization of the site and was not workable. • • Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 Page 3 Tree preservation: Every attempt has been made to preserve the existing Oak trees. Theatre: Retaining the theatre would be economically advantageous as Mr. Adams has a prospective lessee, which will aid in obtaining bank financing. Traffic Impact: Proposed is a low- intensity development and low traffic - generating hotel with guests staying for 10 -12 nights. The hotel does not have a restaurant or lounge for outside guests. The proposed project would generate less traffic than a project deve- loped under the existing zoning. At the present time, the DOT does not feel signalization is warranted at the project entrace on PGA Blvd. Mr. Jeff Blakely, Landscape Architect, addressed the Commission presenting landscape plans and stating a simple landscape plan is proposed which will attempt to preserve all existing Oak trees. Mr. Blakely discussed plant types to be used. Mr. Joe Pollock, Traffic Engineer with Kimley -Horn, addressed the Commission stating peak -hour traffic for the proposed project is over 20% less than peak -hour traffic would be under the existing zoning and 14% less than the traffic included in the MPO Thoroughfare Plan traffic evaluations. Mr. Pollock stated he is still attempting to gather information from the County regarding accident statistics at the proposed pro- ject entrance. Mr. Pollock stated evaluations of the project indicate proposed County improvements at the intersection of PGA Blvd. & Prosperity Farms Rd. will be sufficient to handle the traffic from this project as well as other approved projects in the area. r Mr. John Ehrig of Mundano Associates Architects, Inc., addressed the Commission discussing location of hotel and parking. Planning and Zoning Commission • April 12, 1988 Page 4 In response to questions by Mr. Ornstein, Attorney Smith stated the triangular piece of property adjacent to Teach Road is not part of the subject development and is shown on the site plan for illustrative purposes only. Mr. Ehrig provided information from a national ULI study which indicated 596 parking spaces would be required. Mr. Ehrig stated 419 spaces are shown on the plans, and the balance required could be provided with a parking structure. Mr. Ornstein stated he feels the proposed parking is totally inadequate for a project of this size and suggested the petitioner consider a 4 or 5 level parking structure. Mr. Rosen requested clarification as to whether the hotel will have a restaurant, as reference was made in the Staff Report to a 52 seat lounge. Attorney Smith stated the restaurant will be located in the outparcel. • Mr. Ken Stapleton stated there will be a lounge area within the hotel, with provi- sions for preparation of food and drink, which the applicant states will be available to hotel guests only. Mr. Stapleton stated he does not believe the City could monitor use of the facility. Mr. Rosen expressed concern re: Traffic impact; noise; height of hotel creating "light" polution; buffering; the south end of the project being used for dumpster locations, service vehicles, loading dock, etc., and feels these activities are incompatible with the residential area directly to the south. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. Several residents addressed the Commission objecting to the proposed project. Major areas of concern included: Buffering, traffic impact, inadequate parking, drainage, noise, location /height of hotel and problems associated with the theatre, decrease in property values. • Kathleen Smith, Teach Road resident, submitted a petition opposing the proposed pro- ject. • Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 Page 5 Marilyn Grigsley, Pelican Way resident, spoke in favor of the project stating it is the type of quality development that will increase property values and be an asset to the neighborhood. Mr. John English addressed the Commission stating he does not live in the immediate area, but he would like to encourage the residents to accept the fact that the sub- ject property is going to be Commercially developed and that if it is developed by other than Adams Development, the entire area will suffer. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Ornstein stated that he is not in favor of the proposed project, however, for the purpose of bringing the motion before the Commission, moved to recommend approval to the City Council for the 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 sq. ft. of hotel, retail sales and office space (per the petition of Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for F.F. Adams, Jr.,). Mr. Hamner seconded the motion. Chairman Vogel requested the secretary poll the Commission. Mike Rosen voted "Nay" citing inconsistencies in the plan as presented in rela- tionship to food service facilities; lounge facilities; project incapatability with the neighborhood due to light and noise polution, signage, dumpster location, garbage facilities, service vehicles adjacent to residential property; traffic impact at Prosperity Farms Road, which will futher impact PGA Blvd. Mr. Rosen stated he takes exception with the ULI Workshop Study. Jeff Ornstein voted "Nay" for all of the reasons already stated. • Robert Hamner voted "Aye" stating he feels the proposed is an excellent project and development permitted under the current zoning on this site could possibly be worse for the residents. Mr. Hamner stated he has researched the project and discussed it • Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 Page 6 with many people and feels the City Council will ensure the problem areas will be taken care of. Chairman Vogel voted "Nay" stating he feels the project is too intense. The motion failed with a vote of 3 -1. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council re: Annexation of 2.4206 acres, more or less, with a zoning classification and use of CG -1 General Commercial under the Palm 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 adv. 3/28/88) TPer applicant's request, con- sideration of recessing Public Hearing to regularly-scheduled meeting of April 26, 1988; topic to be workshopped at current meeting Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: Modification to the City's • Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map adopted 11/21/85 by Ordinance 22, 1985, pro- viding 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 providing 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 adv. 3/28/88) Per applicant's request, consideration of recessing Public Hearing to regularly-scheduled meeting of April 26, 1988; topic to be workshopped at current meeting Chairman Vogel stated for the record that Mr. Keith Greenside is an acquaintance of of his and several years ago they were associated in the same real estate company. Chairman Vogel stated he has no financial interest in the above - stated petitions. Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for the petitioners, addressed the Commission stating the subject property is currently zoned Commercial in the County. Attorney Smith stated the petitioner is requesting annexation with CG -1 Commercial zoning. Chairman Vogel opened the Public Hearing for the annexation of 2.4206 acres, and per the request of the petitioners, recessed the Public Hearing to the next regularly- scheduled meeting of April 26, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. • Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 Page 7 Chairman Vogel opened the Public Hearing for the modification to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map for 2.4206 acres, and per the request of the peti- tioners, recessed the Public Hearing to the next regularly - scheduled meeting of April 26, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Mr. John Martin, spokesperson for the Kathy Lane Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commission stating the County's May 1987 Commercial delineation of the area does not even include North Palm Plaza. Mr. Martin requested information re: deed restrictions on the subject property. Attorney Smith advised that commercial zoning normally extends 250' deep from U.S. Hwy. 1, however, due to the County's 50% rule, if a parcel is 300' deep and 250' depth is commercial zoning, then the entire parcel is zoned commercial. Attorney Smith stated he does not believe the property is sub- 0 ject to the referenced deed restrictions, however, he will research and advise. Public Hearing - Recommendation to the City Council re: Modification to the "conditional uses" in the CG -1 General Commercial Zoning District, providing for the retail sale service of beer and wine, for on- premise consumption at "Lindburger's" restaurant, proposed to be located at 3850 -52 Northlake Boulevard within "Crossroads at Northlake" shopping center, per petition of Michael D. Meyers, Pres. of "Lindburger's", Inc. adv. 3/28/88) Michelle Lewis, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission stating beer and wine sales represent approximately 10% of the gross sales. Ms. Lewis advised "Lindburger's" has another location on 10th Avenue North. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein moved to recommend approval to the City Council for modification to the "conditional uses" in the CG -1 (General Commercial) Zoning District, providing for the retail sale /service of beer and wine, for on- premise consumption at • "Lindburger's" restaurant, proposed to be located at 3850 -52 Northlake Boulevard within "Crossroads at Northlaks" shopping center, per petition of Michael D. Meyers, Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 Page 8 Pres. of "Lindburger's ", Inc. Mr. Hamner seconded the motion which was carried una- nimously. Preapplication Review - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation of a PUD on 7.58 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, proposed to consist of hotel, yacht club, raw bar and ancillary facilities, located, in general, fronting on the north side of PGA Boulevard, between Prosperity Farms Road and the Intracoastal Waterway, per the petition of Urban Design Studio, autho. agent for Soverel Harbour Mr. Henry Skokowski, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission presenting an aerial and site plan pointing out location of major access point and existing facilities. Mr. Skokowski stated the hotel will consist of 275 rooms and • will include a gift shop, restaurant, lounge area, lobby lounge and conference faci- lities. All of the 275 -room hotel will be served by a parking and deck area (one level above grade) consisting of 258 spaces. The secondary use on the site will be a private membership yacht club facility, with 750 memberships available. 129 mem- berships will be for individuals owning the 129 slips available at the yacht club. 13 slips will be available for transient use only, as part of the hotel operation. The yacht club will consist of 2 stories, provide for dining area and locker facili- ties. Mr. Skokowski stated the raw bar will be a 600 sq. ft. facility and will have 60 seats, and all areas of the project will be available for pedestrian public access. Mr. Skokowski submitted and discussed a chart listing parking allocation/ requirements. Mr. Skokowski stated all hotel guests will be issued a key card to allow access to the deck parking area through a key gate; all others will be valet • parked. • Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 Page 9 Mr. Jose Swarez, Architect, addressed the Commission presenting elevations and disucssed the Mediterranean architecture, materials and colors to be used. Ms. Jane Lisinger, Landscape Architect, presented landscape plans and discussed plant types to be used. Mr. Skokowski discussed parking calculations and traffic impact, stating the total number of external trips is approximately 3,340, approximately 2% of the carrying capacity of the intersection of PGA & Prosperity Farms Rd. Mr. Skokowski advised the improvements this project will provide include a right turn lane at the intersection of PGA & Prosperity Farms Rd., eastbound; a right turn to allow for decelleration at the entrance to the project. In response to questions from Mr. Ornstein, Mr. Skokowski stated that with a controlled access, south of the median, the people using the storage facility would have to find a location where a U -turn on PGA Blvd. is allowed in order to go east. Mr. Skokowski stated the possibility of exit through the site will be considered. Mr. Skokowski stated there is an existing easement agreement with the Riverhouse Restaurant that provides for a shared access. Mr. Ornstein expressed concern re: signage, stating he feels an intense graphic program i! needed to properly direct the public through the project; cross - traffic situation created by patrons going to the Riverhouse and cars going to the parking garage; ina- dequate parking spaces. Mr. Ornstein referenced a letter to the City Manager from Lincoln Properties which states "Harbour Village Associates has not approved Soverel's plans, nor have they consented to use any portion of the land ". Mr. Ornstein requested clarification. Attorney Smith stated the original site plan attempted to utilize a portion of the Harbour property, however, negotiations fell through and the site plan was revised to is exclude the Harbour property. Planning and Zoning Commission April 12, 1988 • CJ Page 10 Mr. Ornstein also expressed concern re: traffic impacts. Mr. Joe Pollock, Traffic Engineer with Kimley -Horn, addressed the Commission stating he will be meeting with the DOT to discuss traffic volumes associated with this pro- ject, as well as with the Prosperity Centre project. Mr. Hamner complimented Urban Design Studio on giving an excellent presentation. Workshop — Recommendation to City Council re: permitting, as a CG -1 General Commercial "conditional use ", retail sales of automobile parts and accessories and service bays at " Costco" discount department store proposed to be located on 11.144 acres located east of the FP &L building, south of "Wendy's" restaurant, per petition of Mr. Dennis Stevenson of James E. Neuhaus, Inc., autho. agent for Costco Wholesale Corp. Mr. Stevenson, authorized agent for the petitioner was not in attendance UNW& r•1«�1yarr There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission wi1/1--5't\held on Tuesday, April 26, 1988. APPROVALS -- JEAN LONG, Se re y TOSHNER 1 NANCY JEAN LAURIE, ALTERNATE ROBERT NORRIS, ALTERNATE