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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 I "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 CITY COUNCIL WKSFRP MEETING, 4123187 PAGE 2 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 CITY COUNCIL NORKSHOP MEETING, 4123187 PAGE 3 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. CITY COUNCIL CRKSFVp MEETING, 4123187 PACE 4 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. CITY COUNCIL MORKSht)F MEETING, 4123187 PAGE 5 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). CITY COUNCIL IIORKS,FCIr W-E TINS, 4123187 PACE it 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 El