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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 051685CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MAY 16, 1985 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Linda Monroe, 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: Mayor Monroe, Vice Mayor ,Kiselewski, Councilman Martino, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman Feeney. City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were also in attendance. MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1985, were unanimously approved by the Council, as written; and the minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 9, 1985, were unanimously aproved by the Council, as amended. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Monroe announced that the City's Site Plan & Appearance Review Committee will be meeting at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 23, 1985; and that a meeting of of our Zoning Board of Appeals will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 1985, also convening at 7 :30 P.M.. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Monroe read a proclamation proclaiming May 18th -25th, 1985, "Missing Children Week" and May 25th, 1985, "Missing Children Day". She also read a proclamation proclaiming May 25th, 1985, "Double Dutch Day ". ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: CANCELLING By a unanimous vote of the Council, their "Workshop" meetings regularly sche- UtiTRLY- H DOLED doled to take place the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month were cancelled for MEET - �t ONTHS the months of June, July, & August. Workshop sessions on the 198511986 Fiscal JULY Year's Budget will take place during these months. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 5116185 PAGE 2 ORDINANCE 5, The City Manager introduced the thought of including a retroactive clause in Ordinance 5, 1985, providing for "Fair Share Contribution for Road Improvements" by developers of new projects within the City. The March 28, 1985, draft of this Ordinance, which was read on first reading at the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1985, will be further workshopped by the Council at their meeting of May 23, 1985; and considered for adoption, subsequent to exercising a duly advertised Public Nearing, at their Regular Meeting of June 6, 1985. In the meantime, the City's Building Official will be requested to prepare an outline of those pro- jects that would be impacted by the proposed retroactive provision, exempting the "PGA National" and "Bankers Land Company's Regional Center" PCDs1DRIs and PUDs that were already required to contribute their fair share toward roadway improvements. REPORTS: Councilman Aldred reported that his little league girls' softball team is proba- lrnUNCILMAN bly going to at least tie for second place; and the adult ladies' team that he IRED coaches is only one game out of first place in their league. VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Kiselewski reported that yesterday he attended the meeting of the KTSELFRSKI Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority. The Authority advised the County Commission that if they wanted to pick the Belle Glade station and the 1,100 - acre "Site 7" west of the Dyar Dump for collecting hazardous /toxic waste and transferring it to AIabama, it would be alright with them. They also recom- mended the County Commission advise the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council that in no way did they want a processing facility connected with the harzardousl toxic waste storage. Vice Mayor Kiselewski reported on the meeting this date of the Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization, at which they discussed the proposed Tri- County Rail Commuter Service. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 5116185 PAGE 3 MAYOR MONROE Mayor Monroe reported that she attended yesterday's meeting of the Area Planning Board and the regularly- scheduled meeting of our Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, May 14, 1985. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN Per the recommendation of Councilman Martino, the Council, at their Regular Meeting of June 6, 1985, will recognize, by Resolution, the Palm Beach Gardens High School "Lady Gators" for becoming 1985 Class 4A State Softball Champions in Tampa, Florida, on May 10th. At a future meeting of the Council, they will discuss the recommendation of Councilman Martino that the achievements of athletic teams within the City be boasted via signage /placards. COUNCILMAN Councilman Aldred requested that at a future meeting, discussion take place re: L ED placing before the City's electors the question of whether they want the City to be divided into five separate districts; and candidates for Council qualify /run for the seat assigned to the one in which they reside, while still being elected "at- large ". ORDINANCES: Mr. Edward Roby, trustee for the contract purchasers, addressed the Council pur- ORDINANCE 7, suant to their consideration of Ordinance 7, 1985, based on his petition for the T98-- annexation of a 6.56 -acre parcel located on the east side of Prosperity Farms Road, north of RCA Boulevard, and simultaneous creation of the "Prosperity Gardens" PUD, with underlying zoning of CPO - Commercial Professional Office District. Mr. Roby reviewed the plans for this project to consist of seven two -story buildings with a total of 89,500 sq. ft. of professional office space, expound - ing on those modifications made pursuant to past discussions. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 5116185 PAGE 4 During the session, the May 16, 1985, draft of Ordinance 7, 1985, was amended as follows: 1. The 24th line of the heading paragraph was changed to read "GUARANTEE ON- AND OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING OFF -SITE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, TOGETHER" 2. The 14th line of the fourth paragraph of Section 3. was changed to read "to guarantee such on- and off -site improvements, including off -site road improvements. Further," 3. The word "concrete" inserted between the words "wide" and "bicycle" in the second line of the fifth paragraph of Section 3. 4. The time period of "two (2) years" changed to read "two and one -half (2}) years" in the second line of Section 5. 5. The existing last sentence of Section 6. replaced with "On -site improvements shall be maintained by the Condominium Association to be formed." In a communication to the City, dated March 1, 1985, Mr. Richard Morley, Prin- cipal Planner of the Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning, & Building Department, advised that the County Comprehensive Land Use Plan does not identify "Commer- cial Potential" along Prosperity Farms Road, south of PGA Boulevard. He also called the City's attention to Chapter 171.062 Florida Statutes, which, in essence, states that the County has zoning authority for two years over all annexed lands which receive an increase in density /intensity, unless a Zoning Waiver is received. Our Resolution 13, 1985, adopted April 4, 1985, requested this waiver. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 5116185 PAGE 5 Mayor Monroe acknowledged receipt of a copy of the May 16, 1985, communication of Mr. Ray Howland, Manager of the Village of North Palm Beach, requesting the Palm Beach County Commission to not grant our request for permission to rezone the subject property, when annexed, from its current County zoning classifica- tion of RS (Residential Single Family District) to our zoning classification of CPO (Commercial Professional Office District), resulting in an increase in the intensity. During the discussions on the subject application, it was noted that the inclus- ion of the word "Commercial" in our CPO - Commercial Professional Office District zoning classification is, perhaps, misleading; and, should be deleted /changed. Retail sales are not permitted; and it is intended that these districts be com- patible with, and be used as a transition between, residential development and more intensive commercial uses. Reference was made to another communication of Mr. Richard F. Morley, which was dated May 10, 1985, familiarizing the City with the Developer's Agreement Mr. Roby executed, committing to a roadway improvement program that would satisfy the County's Traffic Performance Standard. Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised April 24th, and May 1st, 8th, and 15th, 1985. Several members of the audience addressed the Council, most of which endorsed adoption of Ordinance 7, 1985. The concerns of the majority of those against the creation of the Planned Unit Development were, seemingly, lessened. Mayor Monroe responded to the requirements proposed for the subject site by residents of the unincorporated "Pirates Cove" area, in a petition provided during the Public Hearing by Ms. Gail E. Eder, 11313 W. Teach Road. Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing closed. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 5116185 PAGE 6 By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, as amended during the discussions at the current meeting, Ordinance 7, 1985, on second reading. Ordinance 7, 1985, was unanimously adopted by the Council with the further amendment of: the word "Special', inserted between the words "General" and "Warranty" in the 25th line of the fourth paragraph of Section 3. ORDINANCE 9, Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised May 1, BURT- 1985, and held on the intent of Ordinance 9, 1985, providing for local implemen- tation of the water shortage plan of the South Florida Water Management District. With no comments from members of the audience, 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 9, 1985. Ordinance 9, 1985, was unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINANCE 10, Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised May 1, 1985 1985, and held on the intent of Ordinance 10, 1985, amending Secton 2 -91 of Article V, Chapter 2, of the City's Code by providing for petitioners to be financially responsible for time spent by the City Engineer. With no comments from members of the audience, 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 10, 1985. Ordinance 10, 1985, was unanimously adopted by the Council. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 5116185 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: PAGE 7 Mayor Monroe acknowleded receipt of communications from the following: MR. AL PUGLISI 1. Mr. Al Puglisi, who resides in the City at 4405 Gardenia Drive and is a Boy Scout in Troup 132, dated May 4, 1985, applauding the Council for the way in which they handled City business at their Regular Meeting of April 4, 1985, and endorsing Councilman Martina's suggestion that the construction of additional tennis courts be considered during the discussions on the 198511986 Fiscal Year's Budget. MR. JOHN 2. Mr. John Caporini, Chairman of the City's Recreation Advisory Board, advis- ZWFURM ing of the the Board's recommendation that the present softball practice field located in the southeast corner of "Gardens Park" be relocated further east in line with the softball fields to the north and east. ___;. HARRIET 3. Mrs. Harriet R. Vogel, 10136 Daisy Avenue, PBG, dated May 6, 1985, suggesting MULL City personnel and equipment trim the trees on private residential property that were affected by the past - winter freeze - for a less than commercial fee. MR. E. LLWYD 4. Mr. E. Llwyd Ecclestone, Jr., Chairman of the Board of the National Invest- , ment Company, dated May 6, 1985, suggesting the City strongly urge the State Department of Transportation to have the PGA Boulevard interchange to the Florida Turnpike expanded before the 1986 winter season. Mr. Ecclestone offered his construction personnel to oversee and make this expansion. MR. DONALD 5. Mr. Donald Vogel, member of the City's Planning & Zoning Commission, VOGEL-- enclosing a copy of a "Land Use Feasibility Analysis" prepared February 6, 1985, by Mr. Dennis P. Koehler. Per Mr. Vogel's suggestion, copies of this will be distributed to the members of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Site Plan & Appearance Review Committee. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 5116185 PAGE 8 PALM BEACH 6. Mr. John H. Flynn, President /Chief Executive Officer of Palm Beach Blood BLOOD BANK Bank, Inc., dated May 10, 1985, reiterating his request of April 10, 1985, that they be permitted to variate from the City's Sign Code by resuming their display of a sign in the road right -of -way along the front of their "Sun Building" location. Mayor Monroe will respond to Mr. Flynn's request, offering the City's Newsletter as a means to familiarize residents with their location. VICE MAYOR OF 7. Mr. Robert Farrell, Vice Mayor of the City of Boynton Beach, dated May 13, BOYNTON BEACH 1985, suggesting that the Palm Beach County Municipal League be changed to some form of weighted voting that would allow the larger cities to have fair and effective representation (i.e., the amount of votes permitted to be cast by each municipality would be based on their population). ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M.. MAYOR MONROE i�7 _ / VI E MAYOR KISELEW ATTEST: CITY CLERK COUNCILMAN ALDRED °, COUNCILMAN MARTINO J SI'C- COUNCILMAN ENEY 4405 GARDENIA DRIVE PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 MAY 4, 1985 DEAR MAYOR MONROE, WHEN I WAS AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1985, I WAS VERY PROUD OF THE EFFICIENT WAY THE CITY COUNCIL HANDLES THE BU SINESS OF PALM BEACH GARDENS. ONE OF THE ISSUES BROUGHT UP CONCERNED THE EMPLOYMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CITY'S TENNIS AND PRO SHOP. I THINK IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO RESOLVE THAT ISSUE. I ALSO AGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF COUNCILMAN MARTINO OF CONSIDERING CONSTRUCTING TWO OR MORE TENNIS COURTS IN PALM BEACH GARDENS BECAUSE OFTEN THE OTHERS ARE FULL. I AM SO HAPPY TO LIVE IN A TOWN WHICH DOES SO MUCH FOR ITS CITIZENS. SINCERELY, AL PUGLISI BOY SCOUT TROOP 132 Palm Beach Blood Bank, Inc. Post Office Box 078618 - 933 45th Street West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 -0618 (305) 845 -2323 JOHN H. FLYNN President Chief Executive Officer CHARLES L ROUAULT, M D Medical Director May 10, 1985 r, c AD MAY 1 CM wM1FieI:��. �; l If 1 ' 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS HERBERT C GIBSON, Chairman 000GLASG JOHANSEN, Vice Chairman THOMAS THORNTON,Secretory/Tmasu- EOWARO E DALVA, Member V M JOHNSON, M 0, Member MADISON F PACETTI, Member MYR IL SPIV EY, M D , Member Mrs. Linda Monroe, Mayor City of Palm Beach Gardens 10500 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Dear Mrs. Monroe: The purpose of this communication is to ingaire o:_ r office as to Aiqpnsition of_ my correspondence to you of AP—fl—T— , will recall that I wrote to you in an effort to obtain direction and help with regard to a signage problem that we were experiencing at our branch location in Palm Beach Gardens. As of this writing I have not had any communication on the subject from yourself or your designated intermediary. I was hopeful that the intercession by your office would have an end rep-u t of_-ad-vising us how we might_�__about adhering to the signage specifications of the City of Palm Beach Grderis,� or more id1�� ,low we- miglz- successfully obitairi -dome _age of exception to the existing requirements which wfa'uId_altow misplay the sign that we already had made at some considerable expense to the Palm Beach Blood Bank, Inc. Recognizing the fact that you have a very challenging schedule, I am still hopeful that your office will be able to address this question in the near future. It is very important to the community of citizens that we both serve, that they be aware of the location of their community blood bank facility. The sign in question would provide the necessary recognition that is so important. A NON- PROFIT COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER MARTIN COUNTY 915 E Ocean Blvd • Stuart, FL 33494 • Phone 286 3444 MID COUNTY 3091 Lake Worth Rd Lake Worth, FL 33461 Phone 433 1008 NORTH COUNTY 10887 N Military Trail • Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 • Ph 694 2310 SOUTH COUNTY 1860 N Dixie Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33432 • Phone 3958117 Mrs. Linda Monroe, Mayor City of Palm Beach Gardens May 10, 1985 Page 2 of 2. Thanking you in advance for the time and effort that you spent bringing this problem to a satisfactory conclusion, I remain Sincerely, PALM BEACH L , INC. n . President Chief Executive Officer JHF:jmm � co) q)), j� - 10136 Daisy Avenue Palm Beach Gardens, FL May 6, 1985 Mr. John Orr, City Manager 10500 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Dear Mr. Orr: 33410 r^� r This letter will express my concern over the unfortunate freeze that took over so many of our South Florida trees and left them standing with life in their limbs but dead branches and dead leaves. I have a Llack Olive tree that towers above my house and was affected by the freeze. I called a gardener and received a $100 estimate to trim the tree. There are several trees on my street that were affected and I would like to offer a suggestion that could benefit both the city and the city's homeowners. The cherry- pickers that are used to trim the city's palm trees could by put to use in trimming the trees for us private home- owners at a reasonable price, thereby creating a revenue for the city and certainly a service to those of us who cannot spend $100 to trim our trees. Please consider my suggestion. Thank you. Sincerely, r� � � 1 Mrs. Harriet R. VogefA(Donald 622 -4000