HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 042387CITY COUNCIL
4ORK90P MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
APRIL 23, 1987
The Nbrkshop 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 Municioal Comolex, 10500 Ncrth M11itart' Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The Deputy City Clerk called the roll, and present were: Mayor Feeney,
Vice Mayor Martino, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman
Kiselewski.
ANWUNCEMENTS: Mayor Feeney announced there would be a meeting of the City's Planning and
Zoning Commission on Tuesday, April 28, 1987, at 7 :30 P.M.
OCLAMATIONS: Mayor Feeney read a proclamation proclaiming May 3 through 9, 1987, as
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"Drinking Water Week ". Mayor Feeney read a proclamation proclaiming April
26 through May 2, 1987, as "Victims Rights Week ".
ITEMS BY CITY
MANAGER
COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS The City Manager requested information on when the Council of Governments
will hold its Growth Management Seminar. Vice Mayor Martino stated he
would keep the City Manager informed when he learns the specific dates.
LINCOLN - MERCURY
DEALERSHIP The City Manager stated Attorney Larry Smith was present to address the
Council re: Lincoln - Mercury Dealership to be built an Northlake Boulevard.
Attorney Smith requested the Council write a letter to Commissioner Marcus
stating they consented to this project, even though the Council was not in
agreement with the proliferation of car dealerships on
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Boulevard. It was the concensus of the City Council to have the City
Manager write a lettal to Commisslon,-r Marcus, not consent;ng to this pro-
ject, but extending the Council's appreciation for being consulted on this
project. The Council further requested the letter state this project was
not in agreement with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the area,
however, if it was aooroved `.hey would like to see the conditions agreed
upon by the petitioner imposed.
ITEMS BY THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
VICE W YOR
MARTINCJ Vice Mayor Martino requested information on the repair of the gym floor at
the Community Center. The City Manager stated he has received a couple of
quotes and is waiting for some others.
Vice Mayor Martino stated the exercise apparatus and the signs on the
is jogging course are in poor shape. The Vice Mayor has discussed the repair
of these items with Doug Flood, and the estimated cost of repair is
approximately .$6,000. The City Manager was requested to report to the
City Council at the next meeting re: if the repairs were needed, the cost
ano how it can be done.
The Vice Mayor referenced a letter from Kevin Foley stating the need for 7
County Commissioners. Mr. Kevin Foley addressed the Council stating he
needs to reword the resolution and will be meeting with Jackie Winchester
tomorrow for assistance. Mr. Foley stated he would have a revised rasolu-
tlon to the City Council within two weeks for their consideration, for an
amendment to the County Charter.
Vice Mayor Martino expressed his concern with the County's changing traf-
fic plans. Vice Mayor Martino further stated there is talk of expanding
wthe county Courthouse on PGA Boulevard and also condemnation procPedinos
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on property around the Courthouse. Vice Mayor Martino stated the City
does not want anymore property on PGA Boulevard taken off the City's
tax.ills anu Lhe City wi[1 intercede in the condemnation proceedings.
COUNCILWOMAN
MONROE Councilwoman Monroe stated the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
met on Atnday and discussed level of service for various roadways. At
thst mi -etino thf�,v struck level of service "C -0" for brloges. Councilwoman
Monroe stated there is a workshop planned for the beginning of May and
felt *v should raise an objection to this action.
Councilwoman Monroe noted that the improvements on Northlake Boulevard at
I -95 have the Iightposts in the middle of the sidewalks, leaving r ,)t much
room for bicycles, etc. to pass by. The City Manager was requested to
research how much room is on either side of the poles.
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski stated he has received information that the road
40 improvements on Northlake Boulevard at I -95 should be completed around the
end of May.
Councilman . Kiselewski stated he has spoken with the DOT re: 2 traffic
lights at PGA Boulevard, and information he received was t`:ose lights have
always been on the drawings. However, DOT is now researching public
records and will inform the Council of the o,itcome.
COWENTS FROM
THE PUBLIC FOR
I TFMS 1'V T ON
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, resident of Palm Beech Gardens, addressed the Council
re: several concerns, including speeders on Dahlia Avenue and the
Heticoot,r pad at Hospital.
RESOLUTIONS
ELUTION 34,
1 _ It was the concensus of the City Council to appoint Wesley A.
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secondary alternate member of the City's Fite Plan and Appearance Review
Committee, and James Leatheiman as a Regular Member. Resolution 34, 1987,
w,Lsl be considered +'or final approval at the City Council's Regular
Meeting of May 7, 1987.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE. 6,_1987 The City Attorney addressed the County re: draft of Ordinance 6, 1997,
which would mend Chapter 153 of Title XV, Land Usage of the City's Code,
by creating a new Section 153.43A pertaining to when a permit is not
required for tree removal. The City Attorney stated instead o' the
Building Official, the City Forester will take care of the permits for the
removal of trees. It was the concensus of the City Council to insert
instead of "City Forester ", the words "City Forester or designated
person ", where it appears in the ordinance. Councilwoman nbnroe
requested that before final approval of this ordinance, Jack Hanson report
what is considered "normal clearing ". The City Council stated they would
like Jack Hanson and Jon Iles to appear at the next Council meeting.
ORDINANCE ,
1987 The Council was presented with a draft of an ordinance to amend the City's
PO- Professional Office District Zoning Classification, providing for a
retail outlet for the sale of drugs as a permitted use. The Council was
not in favor of the ordinance, and stated they would rather amend the ori-
-inrl PUD for gardens Professional Arts to allow the sale of prescription
drugs only. The Council requested the petitioner bring the floor plan for
his pharmacy to the next meeting, to be part of the approval. The Council
f °elt certan items could be sold if there were no items on display, but
only a waiting room and every item kept behind the counter. The City
/Ittorney way requested to draft a resolution.
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ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
M AOOWBROOK" Attorney Larry Smith addressed the Council re: extension, for two years,
of permissible time for completion of Iftadowbrook" multi- family PUD
created August 16, 1984, by Resolution 40, 1984. The original ordinance
allowed three years for the completion of "Meadowbrook ", however, at that
time the market did not justify building. There are 76 units to be built,
The Council will consider a Resolution for approval at their Meeting of
May 7, 1987, to extend, for two years, permissible time for completion of
"Meadowbrook" multi- family PUD. The Council requested the City Attorney
Include in the resolution that permits must be obtained by the expiration
date and that no additional extensions will be approved.
ARBY'S FAST
FOOD RESTAURANT
Mr. Cornell, authorized agent for "Arby's" addressed the Council re: Site
Plan and Appearance Review for "Arby's" fast food restaurant, proposed to
be located within "out- parcel" of the "Crossroads at Northlake" square on
the southwest corner of Northlake Boulevard and SandCree Drive. Mr.
Cornell was requested to attend the next workshop meeting of the City
Council and to bring site plans, landscaping plans, traffic flow infor-
matlon, and other relevant documents.
"GLEAMOD"
Mrs. Fran Carlton, authorized agent for "Glenwood ", addressed the Council
re: amending the 53,668 -acre "Glenwood" multi - family PUD created October
4, 1979, by Resolution 66, 1979, (and amended June 5, 1980 by Resolution
36, 1980), on the M -i and M -2 Tracts of the "FGA Resort Community" PCO,
providing for an expansion of their recreational amenities (i.e., a 775.81
square foot building housing an office, meeting /game room, mens and womens
restrooms and a pool equipment room; p1us, an 838.75 square foot covered
patio, a 301x 60' in- ground swimming pool, and a 10' diameter in- ground
wading pool).
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Mrs. Carlton stated she was informed since additional parking would not be
provided, there was no need for landscaping. Mrs. Carlton further stated
that, there were 52 vntes against and 207 for the proposed plans, from the
homeowners.
The City Council requested to see, at the next meeting, plans showing
lighting around the pool area and landscaping around the proposed
recreational amenities. The City Council requested a notice of their
Regular Meeting of May 7, 1987, be sent to the residents living around the
proposed pool area. At that meeting, after reviewing landscaping and
lighting plans, the Council will consider a Resolution for approval.
&8z9eb'Rt* ENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 11:45
P.M.
APPROVAL
FfAYOR FEENEY` VICE MAYOR M4F. I�HI
COUNCILMAN ALDRED COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI
COUNC7LWOMAN M7NROE
L INPA KOSIE.R, OEPUTY CITY `CLERK
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