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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JULY 18, I985
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, 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, Councilman Martino, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman Feeney.
Vice Mayor Kiselewski was absent.
City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were in attendance.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1985
were unanimously adopted, as amended.
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Mayor Monroe announced that the Planning & Zoning Commission would be
meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 1985, at 7:30 P.M..
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
PGA MJBIL The City Manager advised that responding to correspondence received from
from an attorney for Mr. Frank Kruse, PGA Mobil Station, he is recommend-
ing a fine of $700.00 pursuant to the Code Enforcement Board's findings
for code violations. Since the attorney for Mr. Kruse asked for a code
change and the City Council not respond to the code change for a period
of 14 weeks after the data the fine was levied, the City Manager feels
he should be charged a minimum of the $700.00.
It was a decision of the Council to defer judgement on this issue to
the next Regular Meeting at which all members will be present.
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SEACOAST The City Manager advised that he received information from the Public
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Counsel that Seacoast Utilities will be increasing their rates
effective September 1, 1985 approximately 4 %.
APPLICANTS The City Manager reported that he has narrowed the list of applicants
FOR POLICE
CHIEF for Police Chief down to approximately 10 people and will be in
contact with the applicants this weekend in an effort to reduce the
list to five candidates. The Council members will receive a copy of
the resumes of these applicants. Per a recommendation by the
City Manager, a motion was unanimously adopted to expend funds from
Council Contingency to fly those candidates from out-of -town for
interviews for this position.
PARK IN The City Manager advised that a discussion item has been placed on the
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agenda for the next Regular Meeting for discussion of the sale of a
13 acre parcel of land at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and
Beeline Highway within PGA National for the establishment of a
turnkey operation park on 36 acres located at the intersection of
Ryder Cup and Northlake Boulevard in PGA National.
REPORTS:
MAYOR WNROE Mayor Monroe reported that she and the City Manager met with Palm Beach
County Commissioner Karen Marcus, Charlie Walker and Dick Morley
and discussed the issue of annexations into the City from the County,
and other concerns of the City. They were informed that the County
Code Enforcement Officer, Terry Verner, says the County properties
around the City are in compliance with their Code.
Mayor Monroe reported on the meeting of the Area Planning Board of
July 17, 1985, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization's meeting of
July 18, 1985. The main issue discussed at the MPO meeting was the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council proposed transportation policy
for DRI reviews.
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ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino questioned the status of improvements to Military
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Trail from Hood Road to PGA Boulevard to be performed by the project
known as "Westwood Gardens ".
In response to Councilman Martino, Mayor Monroe informed that the
issue of signs will be discussed by the Palm Beach County Commission
at their next meeting.
Councilman Martino questioned the fact that the County's Code
Enforcement Officer, Terry Verner, feels all property surrounding
the City is in compliance with the County Code.
Councilman Martino requested the Recreation Advisory Board be invited
to the Council's meeting for the discussion of the park land in
PGA National.
Councilman Martino advised that the lights at MacArthur Boulevard
have been out for some time. He also requested that before any major
improvements are started on Military Trail, a plan be shown on traffic
movement.
Councilman Martino informed that the Chamber of Commerce has had some
programs on water conservation recently. He feels the City should also
participate in educating the public on this problem.
COUNCILMAN In response to Councilman Martino, Councilman Feeney informed that the
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South Florida Water Management District gives presentations to local
government on water conservation.
Councilman Feeney inquired about the status of the dam to be constructed
in the City. The City Manager has a meeting scheduled with the City
Engineer to talk over cost figures on that project.
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Councilman Feeney suggested that meetings be set up with various
Advisory Boards of the City for discussion on the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan.
MAYOR WNROE Mayor Monroe requested the status of the City's False Alarm Ordinance,
whether it is working or not.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing open on the Council's
12, 1985
consideration of Ordinance 12, 1985, which was duly advertised on
July 1, 1985. Ordinance 12, 1985 amends "Winchester Courts" multi-
family PUD created 613178 by Ordinance 12, 1978, by substituting a
"passive park" in the stead of the existing "tot lot ".
There being no comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title
only, on second read, Ordinance 12, 1985. Ordinance 12, 1985 was
unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE Mayor Monroe declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
14, 1985
on June 19 and 26, 1985, and July 3 and 10, 1985, and held on the intent
of Ordinance 14, 1985, annexation of .31 -acre parcel on the east side of
Ellison Wilson Road, north of Bomar Drive, and simultaneously providing
for the creation of a PUD with underlying zoning of CPO - Commercial
Professional Office District.
Attorney Larry Smith addressed the Council advising that he has a new
client who is a contract purchaser of this parcel of land. Being that this
owner is no longer the owner of the parcel to the south of this parcel,
there will not be a unity of title, maintenance agreement, or cross
parking agreement between these two sites.
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Attorney Smith explained the new amendments to the site plan from
suggestions made at the Workshop Meeting of June 20, 1985.
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A 4' wide sidewalk is being proposed. The Council would like to see it
5' wide if the widening of Ellison Wilson Road allows that width.
Mr. Glen Aires, a resident of Smith Drive, voiced concern over the bad
drainage problem on their street and felt that the construction of this
project would only worsen the problem. He was informed that the pitch of
the roadway will have to be toward Ellison Wilson Road, which should
relieve their problem with drainage. There being no further comments from
the public, the Public Hearing was closed.
The plans that were submitted show a site plan with and without the
proposed shed in place. The Council requested the shed be removed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, on second
reading, by title only, Ordinance 14, 1985, which was unanimously adopted
by the Council, with mandates as follows: the sidewalk be 5' wide if
possible, and the pitch of Smith Drive be toward Ellison Wilson Road.
ORDINANCE The Council workshopped Ordinance 15, 1985, amending Sections 11 -5,
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11 -26, and 11 -35 of Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention Code, per
recommendations of City Fire Marshal.
Fire Marshal Peter Bergel distributed literature on the type of
communication system that is being proposed for use in the new code
changes and gave cost estimates of different types of the systems.
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The system has a power source with battery back -up in case of power
failure. The only maintenance on this system is to check the head
pieces to be sure they are functioning correctly. A cost estimate
was given to the Fire Marshal from a project known as "The Towers ".
The Council requested verification of the price in writing from them.
This item will be further workshopped at the Regular Meeting of the
Council on August 1, 1985.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
CREATION OF PUD WITH UNDERLYING ZONING OF RH -HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
015TRICf, ON - RY TRAIL BETWEEN
Mr. David Brady addressed the Council with the site plan for the above
mentioned project. It will consist of 3 units, one of which will be
owner oriented, with two rental units. There was a major concern
about there being adequate sight from the driveway of the project, as
it is close to the Thompson River bridge to the north. There will be
a unity of title on the building. The possibility of access from the
rear of the property was eliminated as it backs up to Golfers Village.
It was suggested by the Council that curbing be placed along with the
hedge on the southern property line to discourage vehicle traffic over
the vegetation. Heavier landscaping was also a suggestion.
Mr. Brady explained the materials and colors that will be used on the
building and he was requested to bring in samples at the next meeting.
There will be curb side trash and garbage pick up for these units.
The City Attorney was requested to prepare the appropriate documents for
which Mr. Brady will supply plans for.
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AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN, PROVIDING FOR RH -HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL - . MILITARY TRAIL,
The City Attorney was requested to prepare the documents for this item
when he receives the information from Mr. David Brady.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Monroe acknowledged receipt of the following communications:
1. A .setter from Mr. Martin H. Mitchell, Councilman of Rome, Georgia,
voicing his admiration of the City during a recent visit.
2. A letter from Mr. Mike Sabatello praising the reviews of the City
Forester, Jonathan Iles.
3. A park plan for the City from John Caporini, a member of the City's
Recreation Advisory Board.
ADXURN14ENT: There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:40 P.M.
MAYOR COUNCILMAN
VICE MAYOR
Linda S. Farmer, Deputy City Clerk
COUNCILMAN
COUNCILMAN