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ITEMS BY THE
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CITY COUNCIL /
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH G,,RDENS
DECEMBER 10, 1987
The Wor',shop 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
the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Secretary called the roll and present were: Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor
Martino, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman
Kiselewski.
Mayor Feeney read a proclamation proclaiming January, 1988 as "National
Volunteer Blood Donor Month ".
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
C� Pniq 70 The City Manager submitted recommendations for involving the public in
the Comprehensive Plan update and review process, which included; con-
ducting a public seminar /workshop; Comprehensive Plan Review Committee
serving as the initial review, with Council continuing to operate as LPA
to meet DCA requirements; maintaining on -going citizen communication
through Gardens Newsletter. Councilwoman Monroe suggested investigating
the possibility of obtaining funding for ar. nut -of -town American
Assembly -type meeting. After discussion, Mayor Feeney requested this
Item be placed under "Items for Discussion" at a subsequent meeting For
further consideration.
LETTER TO RESIDENTS
OF MARY CIRCLE AND
The City Manager submitted a letter to the City CounciJ with the recommen-
dation it be sent to residents of County areas such as Mary Circle and
to Dania Drive, requesting resident input as to their interest in annexing
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Into the City of Pale Beach Gardens. This letter would be a
gocd faith effort ot, he part of the City, addressing conuarns and
pointing out advantages of annexation. The City Council accepted the
City Manager's recommendation. Councilman Kiselewski suggested sending
the same information in an open letter to the press.
ACQUISITION OF
SEACOAST UTILITIES The City Manager reported attending a meeting in North Palm Beach with
the pa —:ies involved in the possible acquisition of Seacoast Utilities
and will be meeting again on Tuesday, December 15, 1987. The City Manager
stated an extension of time will be requested from Kidder, Peabody as the
deadline is February 1, 1988.
ITEMS BY Ti-L i A FOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
VICE MAYOR MARTINO Vice Mayor Martino reported attending a meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting on December 8, 1987.
COUNCILMAN
KISELEwSKI Councilman Kiselewski requested input from the Council re: revamping the
City's Sign Code. The City Council discussed the proposed changes as
follows:
• Eliminating pole signs entirely, establishing a 5 -year removal period
for existing signs.
• Height of signs on tall buildings limited to second floor roof or 301;
10' higher for each IDO' setback from the major collector road.
L °ouncil,an Martino Suggested considering increased sign height near the
Turnpike or 1-95. Councilwoman Monroe suggested contacting the
State /County to investigate the posslhility of installing highway
general information signs such as gas, food, lodging, etc.
• Limitations placed on buildino signs.
• Tenant building signage restricted to either tenant name on building
or exterior display board.
• °11minating entrance signs.
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0 • Restricting directional signs.
• L_.rettang service station price signs to one for each street exposure.
* Requiring uniformity of signage within shopping centers; allowing a
5 -year period for compliance.
* Window advertising would remain at 10% with a stringent code enfor-
cement effort beginning after January 1, 1988, to bring businesses into
compliance.
* Councilman Martino suggeted working with the County in an attempt to
resolve problems arising from the multi - jurisdictional nature of
some ereas.
COM'NENTS FROM THE
PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT
ON THE AGENDA
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the Council
expressing concern re: signage for Houses of Worship; acquisition of
Seacoast Utilities; heliport at the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center;
PGA National Fire Department Sub - Station; Centel Cable.
Mr. Carsillo requested information from Vice Mayor Martino re: Airport
Committee. Vice Mayor Martino reported a public informational hearing
will be held on January I2 or 13, 1988, at either the Recreation Center
or Palm Beach Gardens High School.
Mr. Carsillo reported on status of Bicycle Advisory Committee.
SHAWN MCALLISTER Mr. Shawn McAllistcr, President of Mary Circle Homeowners Association,
addresed the Council stating the Association would like: to meet with
representatives of the City, residents of Dania Drive, 40th Terrace and
Burg h DiVosta, in order to resolve the enclave issue.
ARNOLD KALB Mr. Kalb, I2046 Prosperity Farms Rd., addressed the Council, expressing
concerns re: proposed annexations.
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ORDINANCE 1J, 1.987 At`':,a; Stcve Mat, so,, uutnorized agent for Bishop Thomas V. Daily,
Diocese of Palm Beach, addressed the City Council re: annexation of par-
cels abutting "St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cathedral" on the southwest
corner of Holly Drive and N. Military Trail, totalling 4.513 acres, and
_ mu,ltaneous zoning of RPi- .Medium Density Residential District, with the
conditional use of "churches or places of worship, rectory, convent, and
accessory buildings, and structures" as a permitted use. Attorney Royce
stated the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval
cf the subject petition. Attorney Mathison presented the finalized site
plan to the City Council, pointing out locations of the Diocesan Center,
Bishop's residence, and ingress /egress points on Holly Dr. and Military
Frail. Attorney Royce stated the existing ingress /egress on ;Alitary
Trail will be relocated further south, aligning with a median cut which
has been approved by the D.Q.T. The City Council requested Attorney
Mathison advise the petitioner of the need to clean up the water retention
area; remove construction debris; maintain acceptable szandaru of
,landscaping. Councilman Kiselewski addressed questions to Mr. Joe
Pollock, Traffic Engineer with Kimley porn, re: traffic problems at peak
hours.
A discussion ensued re. uses perm tted within "accessory buildings, and
structures". In response to concerns by tha Council, the City Attorney
suggested, and the Council and petitioner agreed, to specifically define
"accessory" uses in the Ordinance, eliminating the wording "accessory
buldings, and structures ".
ORDINANCE 15, 1987 Attorney Raymond Royce, authorized agent for Vincent J. Pappalardo,
® addressed the Council re: creation of 12.497 -acre "Admiralty Ti" PbD,
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with the land usages being chose as set forth in the City's LG -1 Gener,31
® Commercial District, 'nCNJding pro:iding for one sale of alcoholic
beverages for on- premise consumption as a conditional use, proposed to be
Iocated on the south side of PGA Blvd., west of Interstate -95 and consist
of two ten -story office buildings, a ten -story 160 -Suite Hotel with four
meeting rooms and retail space, a one -story restaurant, a four-story
atrium, a 3.5 -story parking structure and a 3 -story parking structure,
and .2A4 -acre site of existing lift station. Poad system, ingress /egress
points and road improvements were discussed. Mr. Joe Pollock, Traffic
Engineer, addressed the Council stating the proposed project would
generate 5364 trips per day. Councilman Kiselewski suggested, and the
Council agreed, providing double right turn lanes at Military Trail & PGA
Blvd., upon completion of the second phase of the project. The Council
expressed concern re: entrance /exit from parking structures, suggesting
tho traffic situation be reviewed upon completion of the saccnd phase.
The Council requested the petitioner consider eliminating one bank,
thereby reducing the total daily trip generation by 850. Mr. Charlie
Walker, County Traffic Engineer, addressed the Commission, referencing a
letter dated 12110187 to Mayor Feeney from Mr. G.T. Webb, expressing con-
tern re: impact from the proposed project on area traffic. The City
Council discussed alternative means of rcducing the intensity of the pro-
ject.
ORDINANCE 20, 1987 Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for Durbin - Hatfield Company,
addressed the City Council re: creation of a PUD with the land usages
being those as set forth in the City's CG -1, General Cnmmercial District,
including providing for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on- premise
® consumption as a "conditional use" proposed to be located on acre_-,
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located between RCA Boulevard and Interstate -95, at the extreme northwest
is corner of the former site of "RCA" within Sections 1 -42 -42 and 12- 42 -42,
and consist of a 267 -room, 182,000 so. ft. ' Marriott" hotel. Also
discussed was the petition of Attorney Larry Smith, autho. agent, for
amendment to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map adopted 11121185
by Ordinance 22, 1985, providinq for changing the land use designation on
a 2.127 -acre parcel of land located between RCA Boulevard and
Interstate -95, at the extreme northwest corner of the former site of
"RCA", within Section 12- 42 -42, from industrial to commercial (i.e., a
2.127 -acre southerly extension of the 6.28 -acre Comprehensive Land Use
Plan /Map amendment granted 10/16/86 by Ord. 20, 1986. Attorney Smith
addressed the Council's concerns re: the abutting properly, stating no
development would take place without Council review, as parcels must be
platted prior to development. Mr. Joe Pollock, Kimley Horn, addressed
the Council, presenting possible solutions to traffic concerns. A
discussion ensued concerning the height and location of the Marriott
sign.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
INCREDIBLY GOURMET Mr. Mime O'Hare, representing "Incredibly Gourmet" addressed the Council
re: the Petition of Sharon K. Anderson, to permit as a "condlflo,yal use"
within the tract designated for commercial usage on the "PGA National"
Master Development Plan the retail sale of beer and wine for on- oremise
consumption, and a variance to the distance requirement of 750' between
alcoholic beverage vendors frhapter 112, Section 112.11 of FBr. Code),
permitting the retail sale /service of alcoholic beverages, for cn -oreTd se
® and off- premise consumption, at her establishment located within "PGA
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National Shoppas" at Store X27, 7100 Fairw:.y Drive, PBG. Mr. O'Hare
stated the hours of oneration will be approximately 8:00 -9:00 A.M. to
6:00 -7:00 P.M. Seating capacity will be 26. Mr. O'Hare stated
permission has been requested from PGA to serve at outside tables. The
Council suggested if approval is re- -ived from PGA, it be brought back to
the City for approval.
ANNEXATION
BOMAR DRIVE
Attorney Larry Smith, authorized agent for Messrs. Edward D. Riggins &
Ralph Di Giovanni, addressed the Council re: annexation of parcels,
totalling .226 acres, within Section 4 -42 -43 on the north side of Bomar
Drive, between U.S. Highway X91 and Ellison Wilson Road, and simulta-
neously providing for the creation of a PUD with the permitted uses being
those as set forth in the PO- Professional Office Zoning District. Also
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discussed at this time was the petition of Attorney Larry Smith.
authorized agent, for modifying the City's Comprehensive Land Use
Plan /Map adopted 11121185 by Ordinance 22, 1985, providing for a change
In the delineation of the City's boundaries by a .266 -acre expansion
within Section 4- 42--43 on the north side of Bomar Drive, between U.S.
Highway 01 and Ellison Wilson Road, and simultaneously providing for
Commercial land use designation. Attorney Smith stated this project has
been reviewed by the State and found to be consistent with the State plan
and the County has raised no objections. Attorney Smith presented a site
plan pointing out location of proposed project and stated there are two
existing houses on site. One will be torn down to provide for parking and
the other converted to an office building. Possible alternatives to
obtaining Unity of Title with the ajoining 4 -plex property, for purposes
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of sharing a dumpster, were discussed.
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AdhP PGA NATIONAL
PNWASTER DEVELOP -
*NT PLAN Mr 'i =rk Skoknw:,'r , auFhcrf.cd agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd.,
addressed the Council re: amending the PGA National Planned Community
Development Master Development Plan (Map) by re- designating the 2.5 -acre
Lot 1 of the "PGA National Commerce Park" (as created in southeast corner
of the PGA National PCD on 817186 by Resolution 34, 1986, and recorded,
per the Plat approved 11110186 by Resolution 58, 1986, and recorded in
P.B. Lo. PubIic Records 1127187, in Plat Book 55, Pages 160 & 161), as
"commercial", enabling the location of a community -bed or ancillary
sheltered -bed nursing home, as regulated by Chapter 400, Part I, and
Chapter 651, Section 651.118, Florida Statutes, and an Adult Congregate
Living Facility as regulated by Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes.
Mr. %okowski stated approval of this petition wvu1V enaule the petitioner
to re- designate Lot 1 of the "PGA national Comeerce Park" from Industrial
to Commercial on the Master Plan. Mr. Skokowski advised the proposed
change is within the scope of the DRI. Councilman Kiselewski requested,
and Mr. Skokowkski agreed, to research and address traffic impact at the
next meeting.
AMEND PGA NATIONAL
CG',WRCE PARK PUD Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd.,
addressed the Council re: amending the 33.454- acre "PCA National Carry rc-
Park" PUD created 817186 by Resolution 34, 1986, providing for (1) M -2A
Light Industrial usage on 30.954 acres (i.e., Lots 2 -8) and commerciai
usage (i.e., a community -bed or ancillary sheltered -bed nursing home, as
regulated by Chapter 400, Part I, and Chapter 651, Section 651.118,
Florida Statutes, and an Adult Congregate Living Facility as regulated by
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes) on 2.5 acres (i.e., Lot 1); and
(2) an amendment to the "PGA National Commerce Park Dev01oon,, ..
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® Guidlines", dated August, 1986 and attached as Exhibit 114" of Resolution
34, .9V, to include its reference to the aforesaid commercial usage of
Lot 1. Mr. Skokowski stated the subject petition would designate Lot I as
a commercial use and would include language in the Guidelines to permit a
nursing home and ACLF on Lut 1. Mr. Skokowski stated a petitioni with
specific building and site plan will be submitted next week.
AMEND "DEVONSHIRE"
MULTI - FAMILY PUD Mr. Skrl,owski, authorized agent for PGA National Venture, Ltd., addressed
the Council re: amending "Devonshire" multi- family PUD created 6117182 by
Resolution 23, 1982, on 22.49 -acre M -22 Tract of the PGA Resort Community
PCD, providing for the creation of "Devonshire Estates" multi - family PUD,
proposed to consist of 337 Iife care facility units, including existing
three -story 77 -unit building. Mr. Skokowski presented a site plan
stating the major differences from the previous PUD application submitted
for this project are: (1) A nursing home is not part of this proposal. (2)
A common access to the pump station will not be required. (3) All struc-
tures will be a maximum of 3 stories. Mr. Skokowski reported a meeting
was hold with members of PGA Homeowners Associations to discuss zhP
proposed plan. 37 of the 40 members present were in favor of this alter-
nate plan. Mr. Skokowski stated he has been working closely with the Fire
Department re: emergency access and stabalized area.
Mi. Lynn Burke, Architect, addressed the Council presenting architectural
elevations and discussing materials to be used. The Council expressed
concern re: the use of the stucco -type material (privet System) and
suggested using cement block instead. Councilman Kiselewski questioned
the size of the assembly area and requested Mr. Skokowski and Attorney
® Brant research the Standard Building Code to determine what percentage of
a residential occupancy can be used for accessory us As,
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0 eApressed concern wt.1— 460 parking snaces for 337 units 0, 2, and 3
bedrooms). Recreational facilities will include: CIub rnom, pool, game
roan, meeting roan, indoor /outdoor shuffleboard court, croquet, jogging
trail.
MODIFYING
"PROSPERITY GAr(S" Attorney John Copeland, authorized agent for Derward K. Trent, addressed
the Council re: modifying the 27.36 --acre "Prosperity Oaks" commercial /high
density residential PUD created 217185 by Ordinance 1, 1985, on the west
side of Prosperity Farms Road, south of PGA Boulevard, providing for the
sale of alcoholic beverages, for on premise consumption, within the
restricted restaurant of the 23.96 -acre 288 - rental unit "Housing For The
Elderly" facility with the underlying zoning of RH -High Density
Residential District IMS. Mary Ann Morris, autho. agent for Derward K.
Trent, Co- General Partner of Prosperity Oaks Ltd.) Attorney Copeland
stated the petitioner will be making application for a 4- CCP. -SRX liquor
license. This type license restricts service of alcoholic beverages to
hours which meals are being served; at Ieast 51% of gross sales from the
restaurant must be from non - alcoholic beverages and food; the general
public will be prohibited from entering the premises. Attorney Copeland
stated no cash transactions will take place; alcoholic beverage sales will
be added to residents' monthly bill. Councilman Kiselewski noted V— t
Prosperity Oaks is within 750' of another alcoholic beverage vendor and
therefore would require a variance. The Council suggested Attorney
Copeland contact staff to determine whether the variance may be obtained
within the ordinance amending the PUD.
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"INVOLUNTARY" ANNEX.
"WOODBERRY LAKES" The City Council discussed the "Involuntary" annexation of (1)
• 19.5866 -acre "Cinnamon Plat No 1 ", (alkla "Woodberry Lakes" and "7he
Garden of Woodberry"), as recorded 121I5178 in Plat Book 36, Pages 56 -59,
and (2) 17.7004- acre" Cinnamon Plat No. 2" (alkla "Woodberry Lakes" and
"The Garden of Woodberry "), as recorded 817,180 in Plat Book 40, Pages
66 -70, together consisting of 240 lots (of wnich 218 have been developed
with attached residential units), per the petition of Mr. Woodie Van
Voorhees, President of "Woodberry Lakes Homeowners Associaton, Inc." and
autho. agent of 50 +% of the property owners. The Council discussed
fire and police services to the proposed annexation areas with the City
Manager and suggested the Fire and Police Departments review and submit a
report.
IfINVOLUNTARY" ANNEX.
7,564.17 ACRES NORTH
OF GA BLVD. The City Council discussed the "Involuntary" annexation of approximately
7,564.17 acres of land located north of PGA Boulevard within Section 28,
Township 41 South, Range 43 East; Section 20, Tonwship 41 South, Range 43
East; Section 29, Township 41 South, Range 43 East; Section 32, Township
41 South, Range 43 East; Section 19. Township 4I South, Range 43 East;
Section 30, Township 41 South, Range 43 East; Section 31, Township 41
South, Range 43 East; Section 25, Township 4J South, Range 42 East;
Section 36, Township 41 South, Range d2 East; Section 35, Township 41
South, Range 42 East; Section 2, Townshio 42 South, Range 42 East; Section
34, Township 41 South, Range 42 East; Section 3, Township 42 South, Range
42 East; Section 33, Township 41 South, Range 42 East; Section 4, Township
42 South, Range 42 East; Section 32, Township 41 South, Range 42 East; and
.Section 5, Township 42 South, Range 42 East.
The City Manager stated the total acreage .involved in the proposed annexa-
tion will be approximately 6,700.
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ALUNTARY ANNEX.
2,202.8939 ACRES
shu m of PGA BLVD. The City Council discussed the -'Involuntary" annexation into the City of
approximately 2,202.8939 acres of land located south of PGA 9oulevard
within Section 13, Townshio 42 South, Range 42 East; Sec 25, Township
42 South, Range 42 East; Section 14, Township 42 South, Range 42 East;
Section 23, Township 42 South, Range 42 East, Section 26, Township 42
South, Range 42 East; Section 22, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section
9, Township 42 South, Range 42 East; Section 16, Township 42 South, Range
42 East; Section 8, Township 42 South; Range 42 East; Section 17, Township
42 South, Range 42 East; and Section 7, Township 42 South, Range 42 East,
including 494.0939 -acre "Replat of the pl ?t of Horseshoe Acres West ", a
Planned Unit Development commonly known as "Steeplechase ", as recorded
March 5, 1981, in Plat Book 41, Pages 193 -199, of Palm Beach County.
The City Manager recommended the City Council go forward with the Public
Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 22, I987,
for the above three annexation petitions. The City Manager stated City
Planners have contacted Juno and 7uaiter to keep them informed as to the
City's plans and further stated he has been in contact with Palm Beach
County to provide them with information they requested.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
1:40 A.M.
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