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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 120387I'/ panies: DeBra Enterprises. Hollywood, Florida - $9,759.00 Burgrin Turf h Tractor South, Stuart, Florida - .10,967.00 Alternate Bid - 9,837.00 Trail Ford Tractor, Stuart, Florida - $11,069.00 Per a unanimous vote of the City Cou,icil the bids were remanded to the City Manager and the Director of Public works for evaluation and recommen- dation. n l:J CITY COLNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY DECEMBER 3, 1987 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Feeney at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room at k,? Mun:Cipal Complex, 10;00 North Military Trail, Palm rseacn Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flap. ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll snd present Were: Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor Martino, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the workshop Meeting of 1I112187 were unanimously approved as written. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of 11/19/87 were postponed to allow the City Clerk to make amendments requested by Councilwoman Monroe. ONOLNCEMENTS the Planning Zoning Mayor Feeney announced there would be a meeting of and Commission, as well as a meeting of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department on Tuesday, December 8, 1987, at 7:30 P.M. On Wednesday, December 9, 1987, at 7 :30 P.M. there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals. CALL FOR BIOS VACUbM DESIGN SWEEPER The City Clark stated three bids were received from the following com- panies: DeBra Enterprises. Hollywood, Florida - $9,759.00 Burgrin Turf h Tractor South, Stuart, Florida - .10,967.00 Alternate Bid - 9,837.00 Trail Ford Tractor, Stuart, Florida - $11,069.00 Per a unanimous vote of the City Cou,icil the bids were remanded to the City Manager and the Director of Public works for evaluation and recommen- dation. n l:J CITY COLNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1213187 PAGE 2 J1 H.P DIESEL TRACTOR The City Clerk stated one birf was received from DeBra Enterprises in the ^.mount of $9,470,00 Per a unanimous votc of the City Council the bid was remanded to the City Manager and Dlrectcr of Public Works for evaluation and recommendation. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER "PROGRAM CONTRACT" STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMLNITY AFFAIRS Per th, recommendaton of the City Manager, the City Council unanimously voted to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Program Contract" between the State Department of Community Affairs and the City pursuant to the 1987188 Local Government Comprehensive Land Planning Assistance Program. VOLLNTARY1 LNVOLLNTARY AAWEXATION The City Manager discussed proposed voluntazy /involuntary annexations, which would include one application to be known as "The South Annexation ", comprised of 2200 acres, to include the Steeplechase development; and a "North Annexation" which would include Frenchmen's Creek (DR1) fronting on the north and south of Donald Ross Road to property west of the turnpike; in are effort to square off the City's boundaries. Soma of the proposed annexation area runs east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The City Manager requested the City Council give him authorization to file the necessary documents to proceed with these annexations. The City Manager stated a third annexation would be for the "Garden of Woodberry" development which has requested to be annexed into the City. Councilman Alored expressed his dissatisfaction with annexing land on the east side of the Intracoastal, and would have trouble annexing lands north E CITY COUVCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1213187 PAGE 3 of Donald Rors Road; however, felt since Frenchmen's Creek was one entity, unC it od annexing that portion north of Donald Ross Road. Vice Mayor Martino suggested the City Manager proceed with the annexation ads as they stand, however, take out what the Council does not agree to at a later date. Councilman wiselewskl suggested that soon after these ads were ,published the City meet with the Town of Jupiter and Juno to satisfy any concerns. City Attorney Bill Brant confirmed that the Council can proceed with the advertisements as written, how =ver, before the annexations go before the voters, sections can be taken out should the Council decide to VV .SU. Mayor Feeney read a letter received from the Town Manager of Jupiter requesting the City postpone any consideration of annexation north of Donald Ross Road until discussions can be held by the Jupiter City Council as well as the County Commissioners. Ms. Gail Nelson, City Clerk of Junc Beach, presented she Council with a map showing Juno's reserve annexation arl,a, which was the property east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Mayor requested Ms. Nelson convey to the City Council of Juno that the Palm Beach Gardens Council expressed concern re: annexing property east of the Intracoastal Waterway. Councilman Aldred stated he would vote for the procedure, understanding that 'e cannot 7pprove of annexing land east of the Intracoastal Waterway :!nd encroach an property that he views as Juno Beach's. If the Ordinance includes this property, he would have to vote against it. Councilman Aldred felt the City needed to have a meeting with Jupiter to determine if a solution was available to satisfy both parties re: Frenchmen's Creek area. Councilman Aldred believed that communities that wished to be CITY COLNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 1213187 PAGE 4 annexed into the City have the right, and should be -,-.,corded the oppo.- . tunity, to vote on the issue; and essentially believed they had the right to s.lt- determination. Councilman Kiselewski expressed the saute thoughts as Councilman Aldred. Councilwoman Monroe questioned whether the City had coordinated with the surrounding municipalities, as per the City's Comprehensive Plan, in the planning effort. Councilwoman Monroe stated on June 4th, vice Mayor Martino stated he would like to talk to the r,lajor local landowner re: annexation; on June 18th, there was a reference to a letter from Vice Mayor Martino to the major local landowner stating the City would like to move forward with annexation of properties; however, the only concensus of the Council was there be a workshoo with the major landowners to participate, to discuss possible annexations. Councilwoman Monroe felt the Council should have had more time to review these proposed annexations before the decision tonight to have it advertised. Vice Mayor ® Martino stated this annexation is not motivated by oclitics, however, viewed it as a step the north County needed. Vice Mayor Martino stated that the City of Palm Beach Gardens, as well as the surrounding municipa- lities, should annex those areas mapped out as their reserve annexation areas, in order to avoid the same problems that are now being faced by the south County. Per a vote of 4 ayes to 1 nay, with Councilwoman Monroe casting the nay vote, the Council authorized the City Manager to proceed with the proposed annexation procedure. Councilwoman Monroe voted nay since she felt there was not enough time to review the proposed annexation. The City Council requested the City Manager set up a meetinq with the County, Jueiter and Juno Beach to discuss the proposed annexations. 11 CITY COLNCIt REGULAR MEETING, 1213187 PAGE 5 REPORTS LVYCI LMAN SELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski reported the municipal members of the Metropolitan Planning organization were sent a copy of the Expressway Authority's Plan and will be asked to take a position as to whether the expressways should be included in the transportation network plan for the year 2010. CQjncilman Kiselewskl stated he will keep the Council informed. X(AvCI LNGMA& MONROE Councilwoman Monroe reported attending a meeting of the Site Plan and Appen_ance Review Committee on Tuesday night. VICE_ MAYOP MARTINO Vice Mayor Martino reported attending a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Comimi.ssi on . MAYOR FEENEY Mayor Feeney stated the new PGA National Fire Statijn will be dedicated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mayor Feeney has been requested to attend a meeting of the Loxahatchee Council of Boy Scouts on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the PGA Sheraton. D EM5 BY MAYOR AND CITY COGNCIL COUNCILWOMAN MONROE Councilwoman Monroe requested that the Master Landscape Plan by Team Plan be placed on a future workshop meeting agenda. VICE MAYOR MARTINO Vice Mayor Martino requested the City Manager inform the dispatchers that air boats are not allowed on Lake Catherine. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 86, 1987 The City Manager detailed additions to -Section M" of the contract. Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 86, 1967, approving the City's contractural agreement with William R. Hough & Company, as Senior Managinq Underwriters, and E. CITY COLNCIL REGULAR hLETING, 1213187 PAGE 6 F. Hutton, as Co- Managing Underwriters, in the City's possible acquisition ® of Seacoast utilities. Resolution 86, 1987, was unanimously approved by the City Council. RESOLUTION 106, 1,987 Per a unani,novs vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 106, 1987, approving the Plat for 78 -unit "The Legends (f /k /a "Ryder Coo villas N,rth" and "Legendary Green; °) msjlt1- family Pbo created 9117187, via Resolution 77, 1987, on 10.45 -acre M -11 Tract of the PGA Ndtional. Resolution I06, 1987, was unanimously approved by the City Council. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 16, 1987 AND ORDINANCE 17, 1987 Attorney Raymond Royce addressed the City Council, stating he had a court reporter present tonight in order to obtain an accurate record of what is said. Attorney Royce familiarized the Council with the plan for the Planned Unit Deve opment, and agreed to dedicate a 30 foot .wide strip along Northlake Boulevard to the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The Ordinance sets forth a RPrrPafional F-- of $5,500 and a Rnad Impact Fee, based on the new rates, of $22,500. Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing open. Mayor Feeney read two let- ters received, one from the County Attorney and the ocher from the County Planning Director, exaressing their concerns and objections to the annexa- tion of this property. Attorney Sally Benson, representing Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Larson, addressed the City Council statinq her clients concerns and objections to the annexation and proposed density of the prooerty. Several residents of Horseshoe Acres addressed the City Council with approximately 6 residents CITY C004CIL REGULAR WETING, 1213187 PAGE 7 speaking against thi- project, and approxirately 8 residents speaking in 40 favor of the project. Thu major objections to the project was the den- si ty. Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing closed. Per a vote of 4 ayes and I nay of the City Council the City Clerk read on second and final reading, by title only, Ordinance 16, 1987, annexing an 8.05 acre parcel of land located within Section 23 -42 -42 on the south side of Northlake Boulevard at Howell Lane, and simultaneously creating "Hidden Hallow ", a 6.25 a /p /a Planned Unit Development, with usages as set forth in the City's RS -4 - Single Family Residential District. Ordinance 16, 1987, was adopted by the City Council by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay. Councilwoman Linda Monroe cast the nay vote due to her concern with the density of the project and her dissatisfaction of annexing lands 40 piece meal on the south side of Northlake Boulevard. Per a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay of the City Council the City Clerk read on second and final reading, by ttucle only, Ordinance 17, 1987, modifying the Citv'_ lomprPhPnsive Land Use Rl —iMap adopted 11121185 by Ordinance 22, 1985, providing for a change in the delineation of the City's boundaries by a 8.05 -acre expans ±on within Secu�,,n 23 -42 -42 on the south side of Northlake Boulevard, at Howell Lane, and s- pultaneously providing for •, esidential S -8 units /acre land use designation. Ordinance 17, 1987, was adopted by the City Council by a vote of 4 ayes and I nay. Councilwoman Linda Monroe cast the nay vote due to her concern with the density of the project and her dissatisfaction of annexing lands piece -meal on the south side of Northlake Boulevard. C CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 1- FETING, I213187 PAGE 8 INANCE 18, W%_ _ Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Michael Houston, authorized agent for hr. Peter Cowie and Mr. Bob McIntosh, addressed the City Council briefly summarizing their application. Mr. Houston described plans for the oerimeters of the site. Mr. Bill Taught, a resident of Horseshoe Acres, addressed the City Council re: turn -lanes into and out of the project. Mr. Tau(jht was satisfied with the density of this project. Mr. Steve Bursini, 9469 Howell Lane, representing himself and Dr. Alverez, addressed the City Council stating they felt cut off by this project and would have preferred to be a part of this annexation. Mr. Birsini also objected to the buffering planned for the east side of this project. Mrs. Kathleen Coons, member of the Board of Directors of Horseshoe Acres, addressed the City Council stating the Aoard of Directors was in favor of this project. The petitioner agreed to build a six foot wall on the eastern boundary of this property, as requested by the residents. There being no r",_; -then comments from the public, Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing closed, Per a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, on second and final reading, by title only, Ordinance 18, 1987, annexing x4.247 -acre parcel located 114 mile north of Lake Park West Road (alkla Northlake Boulevardl, immediately east of Gibson Road; and simultaneous adopticr, of "Northridge" PUL', consisting of 125 single family lots, two lakes, and a neighborhood park with a tot lot; with the land usages being those as set forth in the City's RS -k, Residential Single Family District. 46 City Attorney Bill Brant stated he has requested the Building Official, CITY CDLNCIL REGULAR WETING, 1213187 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION NORfHRIDGE G ROAKS 37779 TI US n V 2 PAGE 9 whenever signage is requested in a PUD, come back before the City Council for approval. Therefore, Section 8. of Ordinance 18, would became Section 9.; Section 9. would become Section 10; and the following would be inserted in Section 8. "all subsequent signage shall be approved b; the City Council by a subsequent resolution without intervention of the Planning and Zoning Commission or with the required publication of notice of hearing." The City Council agreec to the amendment to Ordinance 18, 1987. Ordinance 18, 1987, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Per a unanimous concensus of the City Council, December 17, 1987, was established as a Public Hearing date for 'Worthridge ", "Garden Oaks" and "St. Ignarius Loyola Catholic Cathedral" for the Council's considertion of transmittal to the State Department of Community Affairs, for Determination of Compliance /Consistency with Statutory Requirements, modifying the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map aopted 11/21/85 by Ordinance 22, 1985, providing for a ch,nge in the delineation of the City's boundaries by annexation of the above mentioned projects. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 12:07 a.m.