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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
0 MARCH 28, 1985
The Workshop 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, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and was
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the Deputy 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 in attendance.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
PLAYSCAPE Mr. Doug Hood, Director of Recreation and Parks, addressed the Council
Spresenting plans for proposed "playscape" playground equipment to be
constructed in front of the community pool by the jogging trail.
The Council requested Mr. Hood investigate the possibilities and cost
of fencing and /cr Iighting of the area.
REPORTS:
MAYOR MONROE Mayor Monroe reported that she attended the City's Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting March 26, 1985. The minutes of this meeting are
on file in the City Clerk's office.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR MONROE Mayor Monroe advised that she read an article in the newspaper pertaining
to paths not being considered for bicycle paths if they did not meet
certain requirements. The City Attorney will research this issue and
report bark to the Council with the specific information.
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COHvENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ACT ON THE AGENDA:
MR. PAUL Mr. Paul Feldman, 603 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed
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the Council with concern of the traffic aroblem on Riverside Drive
between Lighthouse Drive and Holly Drive. There are no stop signs
in this stretch of roadway and it increases the speeding of vehicles
in the area.
The City Manager was requested to speak to the Police Department to
add additional patrol in this area. Councilman Martino asked that the
residents of this area be questioned as to their preference of adding
a sidewalk along Riverside Drive.
MR. BOB Mr. Bob Yeager, Cedar Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the Council
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speaking for other residents of Plat 4, with concern about the billboard
placed on the northern boundary of the area. The City Manager advised
that this billboard is placed in the railroad right -of -way and is located
in Palm Beach County. The Council requested the City Attorney draft
• a Resolution to be presented to the Palm Beach County Commissioners voicing
the City's concern over visual pollution in this area.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE The Council workshopped Ordinance 5, 1985, imposing a "Road Impact
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Fee" on new developments within the City. The City Manager compared
the original draft of the Ordinance with the revised draft dated
March 28, 1985 and gave an explanation of the mechanics of the Ordinance.
There was question as to whether the City is large enough to be divided
into zones at this time.
Mr. David Lloyd of the Home Builders Association spoke to the Council
giving his views on the proposed Ordinance.
Councilman Martino invited any developers, or concerned individuals, to
® attend the next Workshop Meeting of the Council to speak with regard to
their input into this Ordinance.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ANNEXATION OF 6.56 -ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON E. SIDE OF PROSPERITY FARMS
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OF THE "PROSPERITY GARDENS" Pt.0, WITH UNDERLYING ZONING OF CPO -
tazE nnr PROFESSIONA1 . jrFICE nTSTRTCT, PRQpOSFn Tn CONSrsr nF 7 TIM -
STORY BUILDINGS WITH A TOTAL OF 92,500 SQ. FT. OF PROFE55IONAL OFFICE
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Mr. Ed Roby and Mr. Gary Krielow presented a film showing the parcels
of land surrounding and including the proposed site. Mr. Roby explained
that they are proposing seven commercial professional office buildings
with a total of 92,500 square feet. The build -out of the entire project
is estimated to be approximately 6 - 8 years.
Mr. Mike Dudek, Traffic Engineer, presented the Council with a copy of
the traffic study performed for this project and briefly explained
the study. Mr. Dudek presented sketches explaining the proposed laving
of Prosperity Farms Road in that area. The City Manager requested the
petitioner provide a cost schedule for the paving of additional lanes
of Prosperity Farms Road as presented by these sketches.
The petitioner is to answer the letter which was submitted to the Council
from the City's Administrative Planning Coordinator regarding this project.
There were questions raised by the Council with regard to the intensity
of the project and the proposed drainage plan. These are to be addressed
by the petitioner at the next Workshop Meeting.
The City Attorney was requested to prepare an Ordinance to be placed on
First Reading at the next Regular Meeting of April 4, 1985.
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CREATION OF "GARDENS PROFESSIONAL ARTS" PUD, WITH UNDERLYING ZONING
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Steve verkes, Architect, addressed the Council pursuant to their
consideration of the "Gardens Professional Arts" PUD proposed to
consist of 40,000 square feet of gross leasable floor area.
The petitioner has agreed to conform to the recommendations made in
the submitted traffic study, including the improvements to Burns Road.
Dr. Steiner, Partner, conveyed the intentions of he and his partners
for their business /building.
The City Manager advised that he feels two ingress /egress points for
this project would be best. He suggested the site plan show the location
of the back -flew preventer.
Councilman Martino suggested the petitioner present several items at
the next Workshop Meeting. Those items consist of color samples proposed
for the building, proposed drainage for this site, more detailed
elevation plans, color rendition of the site plan, percentage of
actual green space, and answers to the recommendations made by the
City's Fire Chief. C.,uncllman Martino had concern with the parking
situation in covered parking area.
Vice Mayor Kiselewski voiced his concern with the parking stalls in
front of the building, whereas the vehicles will have to back out into
the entrance way.
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