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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 012485CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 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 WR Ne 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. City Council Workshop Meeting, 1124185 Page 2 COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski, member of the Solid Waste Authority, reported that 773E[FW5R1^ ® = 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. City Council Workshop Meeting, 1124185 Page 3 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. City Council Workshop Meeting, 1124185 Page 4 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 • . 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. E City Council Workshop Meeting, 1124185 Page 5 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. City Council Workshop Meeting, I124185 Page 6 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.