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• PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 14, 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;
Jeffrey Ornstein, Mike Rosen, Robert Hamner, Members. Nancy Jean Laurie, Primary
Alternate Member was not in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
is The minutes of May 24, 1988 were approved as submitted.
Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council re: Amending 100.2 -acre "The
Gardens" regional shopping mall PUD created 11/15/84 via Res. 62, 1984, and amended
5/15/86 via Res. 21, 1986 providing for the sale service of beer and wine, for on-
remise consumption, within the common seating area for the food court tenants
Section L, located at the upper level of the mall per the petition of Mr. Thomas
Cairnes. Prolect Director adv. 5/30/88)
Mr. Jeffrey Ornstein stated he would step down, as he and his firm are employed by
the petitioner for work being done at the mall.
Mr. Tom Cairnes, authorized agent for Forbes /Cohen Properties, addressed the
Commission stating the food court will consist of 12 tenants on the second floor of
the mall. At this time, it is not known which tenants will include beer
and wine on their menu.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the
public, the hearing was closed.
• In response to a question by Mr. Hamner, Mr. Cairnes stated one restaurant will allow
seating within their leased space; all others will provide seating within the common
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area. Mr. Hamner expressed concern re: patrons taking beer or wine into the
shopping area. Mr. Cairnes stated this has not been a problem at other malls with
food court areas and that the mall will have a large security force.
Mr. Rosen moved to recommend approval to the City Council for amending 100.2 -acre
"The Gardens" regional shopping mall PUD (created 11/15/84 via Res. 62, 1984, and
amended 5/15/86 via Res. 21, 1986) providing for the sale /service of beer and wine,
for on- premise consumption, within the common seating area for the food court
tenants (Section L, located at the upper level of the mall), per the petition of Mr.
Thomas Cairnes, Project Director. Mr. Hamner seconded the motion which was unani-
mously approved.
• Public Hearing - 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 boudaries by a .8493 -acre, more or
less, expansion within Section 5- 42 -43, immediately south of Floral Lane, east of
Prosperity Farms Road; and simultaneously providing for "commercial" land use
designation, per the petition of Attorney Larry Smith, autho. agent for Douglas D. &
Mary Shupe Public Hearing recessed from regularly-scheduled meeting of 5/24/88)
adv. 5/9/88)
Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for the petitioners, addressed the Commission
presenting an aerial of the subject parcel, currently zoned RS- Single Family in the
County.
Mr. Rosen referenced Ken Stapleton's Staff Report which raised concerns regarding
commercial usage on the site and asked Attorney Smith to respond. Attorney Smith
stated the petitioners still wish to pursue the Commercial land use designa-
tion. The Commission expressed concern re: commercial development creating a
bottleneck situation on Prosperity Farms Rd.; traffic impact; unsuitable
• ingess /egress to commercial property. Mr. Ornstein stated he does not have a
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problem with the annexation, however, without seeing development plans, would object
to the commercial designation. The Commission was in agreement with Mr. Ornstein.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open.
Mr. Ed Roby, North Palm Beach resident, addresesd the Commission stating he is the
developer of "Prosperity Gardens" PUD. Mr. Roby pointed out the location of a 92' x
155' parcel, zoned Residential in the County, immediately south of the subject pro-
perty. Mr. Roby stated the proposed annexation would create a pocket in this area.
Mr. Roby advised he would have no objection to Commercial development within a PUD.
Ms. Kathleen Smith, Teach Road resident, addressed the Commission stating her pro-
perty backs up to a portion of the subject parcel. Ms. Smith asked if the proposed
annexation area meets City standards. Chairman Vogel stated he believes compliance
• with City codes would be required after annexation.
Chairman Vogel closed the Public Hearing.
Attorney Smith requested permission for his client, Mr. Douglas Shupe, to address
the Commission.
Mr. Shupe, owner of the subject property, addressed the Commission stating he has
suffered severe hardship due to Commercial development in the area. Mr. Shupe
stated he has moved his family away because of increased crime, vandalism, traffic
and requested the Commission look at the property and the area before making a
recommendation.
Mr. Rosen suggested the petitioner consider having the Public Hearing recessed to
the next meeting in order to give the Commission the opportunity of looking at the
property, as well as giving Attorney Smith time to provide the Commission with an
updated aerial. Attorney Smith agreed to recess the Public Hearing for this peti-
tion as well as for the annexation petition.
Chairman Vogel re- opened the Public Hearing and recessed the Hearing to June 28,
1988 at 7:30 P.M.
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Public Hearing - Rec
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Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open and recessed the Hearing to June 28,
1988 at 7:30 P.M.
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, providing
for a change in the delineation of the City's boundaries by a 5.28 -acre expansion
within Section 4, Township 42 South, Range 43 East, on the west side of U.S. Highway
One, directly across from "Oakbrook Square" shopping center, and simultaneously pro-
viding for "commercial" land use designation, per the petition of Attorney Lawrence
Smith, autho. agent for Adams Investment Company, Inc. adv. 5/9/88) (Public Hearin
adv. 5/9/88 and recessed from regularly- scheduled meeting of May 24. 1988
Attorney Smith, authorized agent for Adams Investment Company, Inc., addressed the
Commission stating he is formally withdrawing the subject petition. Written notice
has been forwarded to the City Clerk's office.
Public Hearing - 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 "Planned Community Development" land use designation on a 102.7 acres, more or
less, located between Alternate A -1 -A and Interstate -95, north of Burns Road, 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 adv. 5/30/88)
Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for PBG Development Associates, addressed the
Commission stating the reason for this request, prior to submitting a master plan,
is that the project is undergoing a DRI review. Attorney Smith advised that
environmental considerations have prompted the change from the originally planned
FQD, to a DRI. Attorney Smith stated a 3 -day "lock -up meeting" is planned with
Treasure Coast, City Manager, City staff and consultants to try to complete as much
of the Application for Development Approval as possible. Attorney Smith stated
the subject modification to the Comp. Plan must be forwarded to Tallahassee to
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determine whether or not it is in compliance with the State plan. This process
takes approximately three months. By the time approval is received from the State,
development plans will have been presented to this Commission and the City Council.
Mr. Rosen stated the information presented is confusing and suggested Attorney Smith
utilize, and submit to the Commission, a network diagram to aid in tracking
the complex approval process. Mr. Rosen stated he feels more information is needed
before a recommendation can be made.
Mr. Ornstein stated he is concerned with the loss of Industrial zoning and would
like to see conceptual plans for the proposed project.
Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the
• public, the Hearing was closed.
Mr. Hamner made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the
modification to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map adopted 11/21/85 by
Ordinance 22, 1985, providing for "Planned Community Development" land use designa-
tion on a 102.7 acres, more or less, located between Alternate A -1 -A and
Interstate -95, north of Burns Road, 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. Mr. Ornstein
seconded the motion.
During discussion Mr. Ornstein requested information re: proposed land usages.
Attorney Smith stated approximately half the site would be zoned Industrial.
Mr. Ornstein stated he would like the motion to include that the petitioner is
attempting to retain approximately 50% Industrial zoning on the site, as he is con-
40 cerned with excessive retail usage. Chairman Vogel stated these concerns would be
relayed to the City Council.
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Chairman Vogel polled the Commission.
Mr. Hamner - Aye
Mr. Ornstein - Aye
Mr. Rosen - Nay
Chairman Vogel - Aye
The motion passed with a vote of 3 -1.
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Mr. Hamner expressed concern re: "Gardens East Plaza ", asking if the project is
being developed according to plans submitted to the City. Mr. Hamner stated there
does not appear to be adequate space for truck loading, berming. Mr. Rosen
• suggested sending a memo to the Building Dept. advising Mr. Hanson of the
Commission's concerns.
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission wi a held on Tuesday, June
28, 1988.
JEAN LONG, Se.0et ar