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CITY COUNCIL
W)RKSHOP hEETING
® JANUARY 74, 12?85
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Mike Martino, 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 Secretary and present were: Mayor Martino,
Councilman Aldred, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilman Feeney.
Vice -Mayor Linda Monroe was not present due to illness.
City Manager John Orr and City Attorney William Brant were in attendance.
REPORTS:
. MAYOR Mayor Martino reported that the City Manager and he attended the Public
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Hearing concerning the Task Force's recommendations on the road issues and
they felt most of the public gave a majority of the whole package a favorable
recommendation but there were concerns about gas tax and whether or not
there would be a reduction in the commercial impact fees. Mayor Martino
requested that the Counci' send a letter to the County Commissioners asking
them to adopt the package in total as presented by the Task Force,
reminding them of all the problems we have taking care of the roads.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he agreed, however, felt if the County was
going to put this in the form of an Ordinance he would like to have some
insurance that this whole Ordinance would stay intact. Councilman
Kiselewski felt that the roads in the South County could be built and then
the Ordinance would be dropped and this end of the County would not get any
® help.
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COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski, member of the Solid Waste Authority, reported that
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® = they met yesterday to discuss whether to proceed with the Environmental
Study on Site One, which has been postponed until the meeting of
February 27, 1985.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS N7T ON THE AGENDA:
Mr. James Orrell, Golfers Village, addressed the Council
ORRELL
concerning trash collection.
SAM Mr. Sam Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens,
CARSILLO
addressed the Council voicing his concerns over several items in the City.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for Holston Valley Investment Company,
briefly outlined the basic plans for "Prosperity Oaks" Planned Unit
Development, which will consist of rental units for the elderly and a
nursing facility. Mr. Phil Luchner, Architect for this project, discussed ele-
vations and colors for the buildings. Mayor Martino requested the architect
bring color chip samples to the next meeting. Mr. Skokowski stated there
would be 318 paved spaces (1 space per dwelling and 1 space per employee,
which on a peak shift wou'_' be approximately 30, totaling an additional 144
unpaved spaces.) There are reserve spaces equal to I12 space per dwelling unit
that could be paved. The nursing home would have a total of 80 spaces
paved. Councilman Kiselewski was concerned about the number of spaces and
who would pave the additional spaces should that need arise. Mr. Skokowski
stated that the developer would be required to pave those additional spa-
ces. Councilman Kiselewski stated this should be incorporated into the
ordinance. Councilman Aldred was concerned with any safety devices they
planned for the elderly over and above code requirements for sprinklers,
etc. His main concern was in case of a fire what the plans would be for
getting people out.
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Mr. Luchner stated he and Mr. Skokowski have been in contact with
the Fire Chief regarding this. He stated they meet all FHA
standards, inrluding handrails, Ptc. Mr. Luchner pointed out that there is
a 24 -hour management that will be in the building. The Fire Chief also
stated he had a ladder truck that had an 85 foot capacity that was mainly
used to fight fires and not rescue people off top floors, it would still be
needed for any story over one story tall. The Council requested to see
any evacuation plans and emergency plans for this project. Councilman
Feeney requested this plan be reviewed by the Fire Chief and he give
something in writing for the file accepting these plans. Mr. Orr pointed
out they have to be approved by the Fire Marshal and must meet the Fire
Code requirements. The Council was concerned with the parking, feeling
there were not enough spaces for visitors, etc, and requested they try for
another 10% parking spaces. Mayor Martino requested that for the next
meeting they bring the renderings for the nursing facilities.
Hank Skokowski presented the Council with a copy of "PROSPERITY OAKS
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ", and briefly reviewed these conditions. Mr.
Skokowski and Mr. Orr had met today and reviewed these conditions and were
in agreement that these conditions should be a part of the ordinance.
Item 4 of the Conditions of Approval should be changed to read City
engineer instead of Florida engineer. Mr. Skokowski stated that the deve-
loper has already applied for the Certificate of Need. He also stated that
they would appreciate the City's support for putting this facility on this
site and requested that after this project is approved the City draft a
letter to the State supporting this concept. The Council
decided this should be done in the form of a resolution stating this was
needed in our community since we do not have a nursing facility.
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It was the concensus of the Council to change the requirement that the
nursing home be constructed in two years to three years. The Mayor requested
to see the o-dinance next week, showing the approval of granting three years
from the passage of the ordinance to construction of the nursing facility.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
REQUEST OF PGA WBIL STATION, 4150 PGA EL ULEVARD, FOR WDIFICATION TO
m Y ZONING USA
Attorney Peter was not present. The Council briefly
discussed this item, and were concerned with the selling of beer at a ser-
vice station. They felt it encouraged drinking and driving. Attorney
Brant pointed out that the City has no jurisdiction over who the State
allows to sell alcoholic beverages. It was the consensus of the City
Council that Mr. Brant should prepare an ordinance omitting "including
beer ". Mayor Martino felt this item should be further workshopped.
AMENDWNTS TO "PGA OFFICE COMPLEX" PUD, CREATED 912182 BY ORDINANCE 13
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Fred Cohen, Attorney for this project, was present along with Mr. John
Glidden, Architect. Mr. Cohen stated that they are agreeable to an
independent engineer's report, however, his concern was with expense
and time. He requested that if the conclusion is the same that a cost
limitation be set. He further stated that they were prepared to limit
the square footage of the building not to exceed 15% of medical and
dental. Mr. Cohen stated they are presently negotiating with the post
office for temporary parking facilities during the building of Phase
II, and would keep Attorney Brant updated of the status of these nego-
tiations. A discussion ensued regarding phasing for this project. The
Council was concerned that Phase II would never be built.
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Mr. Cohen pointed out the developer is committed to this property and it
was almost inevitable that Phase II would be built. Mayor Martino
asked for a cnncensus of the Council regarding Phase I, asking if they
could live with Phase I as the final project. Councilman Aldred felt
that since the Council already approved one similar building, that he
could accept Phase I. Councilman Feeney and Councilman Kiselewsi could
not accept just Phase I. Councilman Feeney stated he could approve a
single building in a PUD with similar parking, but would not approve
parking garage as part of the second phase. Councilman Feeney felt
that the PUD would have to be amended. Mayor Martino felt that the PUD
Ordinance stated that prior to building the second phase the petitioner
would come before the Council to discuss difficulties before a permit
would be issued to move on to Phase II. Councilman Feeney pointed out
at that time they would need a whole new traffic analysis. Councilman
Feeney further stated he would take this building and consider this as
a PUD and at a later date the petitioner could come before the Council
to amend the PUD. Mr. Cohen stated they did not want to have to come
before the Council again at a later date, promising there would not be
any parking on the street during the building of Phase IT. Mr. Cohen
stated that the parking may iave to be on other property. Councilman
Kiselewski stated this is the first project that requests the Council
to approve the whole thing but saying they may not build the whole
thing. Councilman Aldred stated there was an existing PUD calling for
one building and asphalt. He felt that Phase I was a better design
then what was approved. Councilman Aldred further stated the parking
was a problem for the petitioner to ell clients they will disrupt their
parking for 4 months, however, it was the City's problem to provide
4 safety for people coming from that property and felt if the Council
could do that they have discharged their function.
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Councilman Kiselewski was still against off - property parking, pointing out
that in a memo received from Ken Stapleton, Administrative Planning
Coordinator, this project was 300 narking spaces short. John Glidden
felt they were not 300 spaces short stating there is one space for
every 275 sq. feet of net leasable area. Councilman Kiselewski pointed
out that Mr. Glidden's figures were not based on any medical offices,
however, they have already stated 15% of their building could be medi-
cal. When asked by Mayor Martino how much more information would be
needed to get an ordinance, Attorney Brant stated he needed more infor-
mation on phasing. Mayor Martino requested that Attorney Brant draft
an ordinance for 1st reading with a special section stating that once
they move on to Phase II they would come before the City Council with
outlined details for parking requirements while Phase II is being
built.
Mayor Martino informed Mr. Cohen they should be prepared to discuss
traffic improvements, fair share and recreational contributions and
suggested that he contact the City Manager. Mr. Orr pointed out that
a 50 ft buffer on PGA Boulevard was needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further bus,-jss for discussion, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:45 p.m.