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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 110785CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS NOVEMBER 7, 1985 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Vice Mayor Kiselewski, 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. ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Vice Mayor Kiselewski, Councilman Martino, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman Feeney. Mayor Monroe was not in attendance until later in the meeting - during the presentation of the "Tree City U.S.A." awards. MINUTES: The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 24, 1985, were unanimously approved, as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vice Mayor Kiselewski announced that there would be a meeting of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission at 7 :30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 12, 1985, as- well -as meetings of our Fire Department and Recreation Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Kiselewski also announced that a meeting of the Beautification and Environmental Committee will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 1985, at 7 :30 P.M.. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. TOM SCHWARTZ, MEMBER OF RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY, 1979 - AUGUST, 1985 In the absence of the Mayor, Vice Mayor Kiselewski requested Councilman Martino, liaison to the Recreation Advisory Board, to make the presentation to Mr. Schwartz. Councilman Martino presented Mr. Tom Schwartz a plaque of appreciation for his dedicated service to the City, for six years, as member of our Recrea- tion Advisory Board. City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: Page 2 ­0 - VEHICLE The City Manager noted we received one bid October 24, 1985, for a suburban - _A type vehicle from Steve Moore Chevrolet in Lake Worth in the amount of $12,186.65, including two trade -in vehicles; and recommended acceptance of this bid. By a unanimous vote of the Council, this bid from Steve Moore Chevrolet was awarded - the $12,186.65 to be taken out of the $12,500 budgeted in account 12- 64.10. BID - VEHICLE The City Manager noted we received one bid October 24, 1985, for a 1984 FOR RECREATION DEPT. used mid -sized 4-door sedan from Roger Dean Chevrolet in the amount of $7478.00; and recommended acceptance of this bid. By a unanimous vote of the Council, this bid from Roger Dean Chevrolet was awarded - the $7478.00 to be taken out of the $8,000 budgeted in account 14- 64.10. VEHICLE RE- The City Manager suggested we replace the 1972 Ford Ranchero used by our PITCERENT - RKS Acting Assistant Public Works Director /Chief of Vehicular Maintenance DEPT.- with the Chevrolet truck confiscated by the City. Approximately $9,000 is owed on the vehicle; the insurance company has accepted the City Manager's tentative offer of $7,000 for its purchase. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Manager was authorized to purchase this 1984 Chevrolet truck to replace the 1972 Ford Ranchero - the $7,000 is to be taken from the Council Contingency Account. LOXAHA TCHEE The City Manager had given each Council member a packet from the Loxahatchee 07MMTS Council of Governments with figures on what it would cost the City to become a member, the amount being based on belonging from now until October, 1986. City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 Page 3 After reviewing the information, the City Manager suggested the City belong to this organization so we can vote on items that are of interest to us. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City will become a member of the Loxahatchee Council of Governments for a period of one year. PRESENTATION OF "TREE CITY U.S.A." AWARD BY MR. KEVIN FOLEY, CHAIRMAN OF Mr. Kevin Foley presented the Council the "Tree City U.S.A." Flag and plaque awarded the City by the National Arbor Day Foundation per the application of City Forester Jonathan Iles and Superintendent of Parks Dick Cameron. Mr. Foley recognized Mayor Monroe, Jon Iles, and Dick Cameron for their very valuable advice to the Beautification and Environ- mental Committee. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: INCILMAN Councilman Aldred requested the storm sewer grate on Gardenia Drive be DRS safety inspected. VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Kiselewski expressed concern re: the landscaping at the shopping SKI center of the Zayre's Department Store, as the Red Maple trees are deciduous and will be unattractive from about November until April. The City Manager pointed out that our Code, as now written, does not prohibit this species. Vice Mayor Kiselewski stated he would like to go on record stating that if any of the trees die, he would like the City's Code Enforcement Officer to make sure they are replaced. It was also questioned when the traffic signal would be installed, to which the City Manager reported the shopping center has already paid for its installation; they are now waiting for the County to perform the work. Councilman Martino expressed a concern re: the unfinished work at the shopping center; and questioned whether the City City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 Page 4 would be responsible should someone get hurt. Attorney William Brant stated there was a possibility of liability. Councilman Martino suggested the Police Department patrol the area and encourage trespassers to move on. Also, that the area still under construction be roped off. „u,.— MAYOR MONROE Mayor Monroe recognized the Mayor of Lake Park, Martha Garth, whd in attend- ance at this meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ONT ON THE AGENDA: J.R.GUAY Mr. J.R. Guay, 3880 Flag Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the Council with a concern re: property he owns on Plant Drive and problems they are having with the street being so dark after activities are over at Plant Drive Park. He also had a concern with there being no bike paths or sidewalks in that area. Mayor Monroe requested the City Manager have the Police & Recreation Departments take a look at these situations and make a recommendation to the City Council. RESOLUTION By a concurrence of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, 42 Resolution 42, 1985, approving the plat of "Prosperity Gardens" PUD, created 5117185 by Ordinance 7, I985. Resolution 42, 1985, was adopted by a unanimous vote of the City Council. RESOLUTION 46? 1985 Ms. Margaret Bowles addressed the Council on behalf of "Parkers Lighthouse" Restaurant, pointing out that the application included an outdoor patio area. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised on October 23, 1985 and held on the intent of Resolution 46, 1985, providing for a modification to "conditional uses" in the CG-1 Zoning District, pro- viding for the sale of alcoholic beverages, for on- premise consumption, at City Council Regular Meeting 1117185 Page 5 "Parkers Lighthouse" restaurant proposed to be located within "The Harbor" at 2495 PGA Blvd. With no further comments from members of the audience, the Mayor declared the Public Hearings closed. Per the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, Resolution 46, 1985, by title only. Resolution 46, 1985, was unanimously adopted by the Council. RESOLUTION 47, 1985 The Mayor declared the public hearing open, which was duly advertised October 23, 1985, and held on the intent of Resolution 47, 1985, granting a variance to distance requirement of 750' between alcoholic beverage vendors per the petition of "Parker's Lighthouse" restaurant. With no comments from members of the audience, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. By a con- currence of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 47, 1985, which was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 48 1985 The City Manager stated he obtained copies of the plans for the new car lot proposed to be located within unincorporated Iands on the southeast corner of Northlake Boulevard and Sandtree Drive. The City Manager pointed out the tur- nouts on Sandtree Drive, a City - dedicated roadway. The City Manager requested of the County the City be given an additional 10 feet of right -of -way for about 300 feet deep on the easterly portion of Sandtree Drive, which has been obtained from the developer. Attorney Ray Royce was in attendance as a repre- sentative of the applicant. Attorney Royce pointed out this is an apolication for a special exception to allow a new Pontiac dealership and probably a foreign car dealership, with used car sales on the makes. He further pointed out it does not include boats, motorcycles, or RVs. Attorney Royce stated not only has the County agreed to the 10' right -of -way but to amply buffer the residential area, agreed to pay an impact fee, agreed to provide a three lane City Council Regular Meeting, 11/7/85 Page 6 section for Sandtree Drive and agreed to a number of other items. Mrs. Martha McNeil, planner for Gee & Jensen, presented the Site Plan for the project and showed the only entrance into the project off of Northlake Boulevard. Mrs. McNeil explained the front yard setback is 201, the side yard setback required by the County is 51, and the rear is 101. Council members expressed various concerns re: this project, including it's minimal setbacks and landscape buf- fering, especially from Sandtree Drive. Councilman Aldred expressed, and other members of the Council concurred that Resolution 48, 1985, as drafted, did not outline the Council's views that the County does not cooperate with the City in planning what gets developed on Northlake Boulevard. Vice Mayor Kiselewski reported he had received three letters of acknowledgment to his letter to the Palm Beach County Commission indicating they will take the com- ments into consideration. The City Manager pointed out the traffic on Sandtree Drive generated by the deliveries that will be needed by this deve- lopment warrants the County investigating further how the wear and tear on the surface will be handled, The City Attorney was requested to draft a resolu- tion for the Council's consideration of adoption, encouraging the Palm Beach County Planning Commission and Board of Palm Beach County Commissioners to approve projects consistent with our Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map. By a concurrence of the Council, Resolution 48, 1985, was removed from the agenda, ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 22, 1985 Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised October 31, 1985, and held on the City Council's consideration of modifying the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map adopted June 18, 1981 by Ordinance 12, 1981; and announced that the 2nd duly advertised Public Hearing would be held on November 21, 1985. Mr. J.R. Guay, 3880 Flag Drive, Palm Beach City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 Page 7 Gardens, expressed concern that areas along Military Trail, north of Holly Drive, being down -zoned from RH -High Density Residential to RM- Medium Density Residential. It was explained by the City Council that the City has a concern with the traffic on Military Trail. It was further pointed out this zoning change was essentially done via adoption of our Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map June 18, 1981, and we are now attempting to bring the zoning map into compliance. Per the request of Cathy Kouns, of Horseshoe Acres the proposed PDA - Planned Development Area zoning classification, was described. There being no further comments from the public, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Ordinance 22, 1985. The Council's consideration of adoption of Ordinance 22, 1985, will take place at their Regular Meeting of November 21, 1985, subsequent to exercising a duly advertised Public Hearing. Oh- -NANCE 3, 1985 Mayor Linda Monroe declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly adver- tised on October 23, 1985, and held on the Council's consideration of imple- menting the amended Comprehensive Land Use Plan /Map by adoption of new zoning map of City and adding PDA - Planned Development Area zoning district to City's Code. She also announced the 2nd duly advertised Public Hearing would be held on November 21, 1985. Members of the audience did not address the Council re: the intent of Ordinance 23, 1985. Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Ordinance 23, 1985. The Council's consideration of adoption of Ordinance 23, 1985, will take place at their Regular Meeting of November 21, 1985, subsequent to exercising a duly advertised Public Hearing. City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 Page 8 ORDINANCE 24. 1985 Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised 10123185, and held on the intent of Ordinance 24, 1985. Members of the audience did not address the Council re: their consideration of adoption of this Ordinance. Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on second reading, Ordinance 24, 1985, regulating the firing of weapons within the City. It was pointed out by Mayor Monroe this Ordinance also included the firing of B.B. guns. By a unanimous vote of the Council, Ordinance 24, 1985, was adopted. ORDINANCE 25, 1985 The Council workshopped Ordinance 25, 1985, creating the "Clocktower" PUD, with underlying zoning of CPO - Commercial Professional Office District, oro- posed to be located on a .941 -acre parcel on the w. side of Military Trail, adjacent the Municipal Complex, and consist of 16,389 sq. ft. Gross Floor Area, per the petition of Swartz -Passi Development Co., Inc. Mayor Monroe stated notices were sent to property owners within 300' of the subject parcel on October 22, 1985. Joe Legan of Shepherd, Legan, Aldrian Architects, briefly explained the Site Plan for members of the audience. Mayor Monroe asked for any input from the public. There were concerns expressed re: the use of the proposed deck area located within the drainage easement and lighting that would disturb the residents behind this project. Mr. Legan assured the people there would be no lights other than security lighting and the decks would not be used as an avenue to dump trash in the canal. Mayor Monroe informed the public of concerns members of the Council had with this project, at past meetings. Mayor Monroe requested the City Manager find out if there are any restrictions to putting "no parking" signs on a state road. City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 Page 9 It was determined the height of the building was 361. Councilman Kiselewski was concerned that the dumpsters were still placed too close to the windows of residential units in Vision I, and he was also concerned re: the 15' wide dri- veway. The Ordinance will be amended, restricting the building to a 60% occu- pancy by medical and dental offices. A duly advertised Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of adoption of Ordinance 25, 1985, will take place at the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1985. In the meantime, the applicant will submit plans for the identification sign not to exceed 5' and the location and buffering of the back flow preventer. ORDINANCE 26, 1985 The Council workshopped Ordinance 26, 1985, amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, providing for CPO - Commercial Professional Office District Zoning on the .941 -acre parcel on w. side of Military Trail, adjacent the Municipal Complex, per the petition of Swartz -Passi Development Co., Inc. The Council expressed concern re: people fishing in the canal off the decks behind the building; and it was suggested they have 24 -hour security. It was suggested the developer be responsible for a center left turn stacking lane along Military Trail to Burns Road. Councilman Kiselewski felt a curb -cut would be needed at the entrance to the project and oerhaps the entrance to the City Hall complex could be moved at the same time to help line things up. It was requested the petitioner set up a meeting with the City Manager to go over the provisions mentioned above, and the possible donation to the City of the fourplex existing on the site. By concurrence of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 26, 1985. A duly advertised Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of adoption of Ordinance 26, 1985, will take place at the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1985. City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 Page 10 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Monroe acknowledged receipt of communications from: PALM BEACH COUNTY 1. Letter from the Palm Beach County Municipal League indicating that at their MUNICIPAL LEAGUE November 22, 1985, meeting they will have a vote on the subject of asso- ciate members being permitted. Mayor Monroe felt this should be an item on the agenda next week to see if any of our members could attend that meeting. MEMO FROM MAYOR 2. Addressing the problem with "temporary" signs advertising "bazaars ", etc. this time of year. Councilan Kiselewski stated he was opposed to appointing an ad hoc committee to make recommendations to the Council on amending our Sign Code. It was the concensus of the Council that they should do this themselves and not appoint an ad hoc committee and the City Clerk was requested to add this subject to the list of pending items to be discussed by the Council. TREASURE COAST REr'117NAL PLANNING Cb._..:IL 3. Letter stating they had reviewed the City's amendments to the Development Order amendment for the PGA National project and they do not constitute a substantial deviation from the previously approved Development of Regional Impact. Therefore, they adopted a motion that no appeal be filed. MILITARY TRAIL & HOLLY DRIVE 4. A couple of weeks ago Michael Dodson, a boy scout working on a badge, was in attendance at the meeting. He has written a letter addressed to Mr. Orr stating it has been his observance that it is difficult to make a left hand turn onto Holly Drive going south on Military Trail. He recommended the City consider a left hand signal at Holly and Military Trail. The Council members agreed the City Manager follow up on this with the County. Also, a "No U Turn" sign should be put on Northlake Boulevard at the light to McArthur Boulevard City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 Page 10 It was the concensus of the Council that they should do this themselves and not appoint an ad hoc committee and the City Clerk was requested to add this subject to the list of pending items to be discussed by the Council. TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL 3. Letter stating they had reviewed the City's amendments to the Development Order amendment for the PGA National project and they do not constitute a substantial deviation from the previously aporoved Development of Regional Impact. Therefore, they adopted a motion that no appeal be filed. MILITARY TRAIL & HOLLY DRIVE 4. A couple of weeks ago Michael Dodson, a boy scout working on a badge, was in attendance at the meeting. He has written a letter addressed to Mr. Orr stating it has been his observance that it is difficult to make a left hand turn onto Holly Drive going south on Military Trail. He recommended the City consider a left hand signal at Holly and Military Trail. The Council members agreed the City Manager follow up on this with the County. Also, a "No U Turn" sign should be put on Northlake Boulevard at the light to McArthur Boulevard ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:16 p.m. MAYOR MONROE VILt PPFOR KISELEWSKI CITY CLERK COUNCILMAN MARTINO COUNCILMAN ALDRED COU4Ii2MAtq" FEENEY City Council Regular Meeting, 1117185 ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:16 p.m. MAYOR MONROE VI MAYOR KISELEWSKI CITY CLERK Page 11 COUNCILMAN MARTINO COUNCILMAN ALDRED COU1 wMA ENEY