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WORKSHOP hEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
OCTOoEn 15, i>84
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 opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was calleo by the Deputy City Clerk and present were: Mayor
Martino, Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman Kiselewski.
City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were also in attendance.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Martino read a proclamation proclaiming , %bvember 5 - 19, 1984 as
"Shrine Hospital Days ".
Mayor Martino accepted a plaque in recognition of the City's 25th
Anniversary from Mr. Jack McReynolds of the Northern Palm Beach County
Board of Realtors.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO WINNERS OF "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" POSTER AND
Mr. William O'Brien, President of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department,
Inc., presented awards to the winners of the "Fire Prevention Week" poster
and essay contests. A representative of the Palm Beach Gardens Women's
Club was present to present oins to the winners and also Mrs. Kathy Arrants,
President of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department Auxiliary presented a
trophy for the winner of best overall poster. Mr. O'Brien also presented
certificates of appreciation to the members of the Palm Beach Gardens
Women's Club for tneir help in the judging of the essays and posters.
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ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
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DUAL TAXATION The City Manager advised that the Florida Supreme Court struck down the dual
taxation se't aid s +jggestcd th4` he City spend no more money on il.igation
proceedings until more information is received.
ADMIN. The City Manager informed the Council that the Administrative Planning
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COORDINATOR Coordinator will start Employment with the City on November 5, 1984
REPORTS:
MAYOR MARTINO Mayor Martino reported that he attended the ceremony for the creation of
the Diocese of Palm Beach and welcomed the new Bishop, Thomas Daily.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Monroe questioned the City Manager and City Attorney on the status
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of several items that are pending at the present time.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski noted that sixty of the ninety days given to see
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if a Code Enforcement Officer was needed have passed.
He suggested the City Manager research this caref,,iiy witPiln the next
thirty days.
COMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
DON BRODBECK Mr. Don Brodbeck, 3942 Flag Drive, Palm Beaci Gardens, addressed the Council
concerning the pornography that is being shown on Cable TV.
He requested the Council take necessary steps to prohibit Perry Cable TV
from showing such pornography.
BARBARA Mrs. Barbara Brodbeck, 3942 Flag Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, also addressed
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the Council with concern about pornography being shown by Perry Cable TV.
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, spoke in
agreement with the preceding residents against pornography.
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RESOLUTIONS:
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RESOLUTION The Council workshopped Resolution 54, 1984 which grants approval of a
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the rep-tat of "PGA Resort Corff;,unity plat of Prestwick Chase Unit I" created
by Resolution 69, 1983 on Tract M -34 of PGA National PCD.
Mr. Hank Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio, representing
Lennar Homes, developer, introduced Ernie Jett and John Jaffey, both of
Lennar Hammes. Mr. 5kokowskl explained the change that is being requested
for the replat which is a change in the building type to a type which is
exactly the same as other buildings in this development. There are no buildings
developed in the area of the replat; no building permits have been issued
at this time. The density is not changing and the minimum setbacks are being
maintained. The landscaping wi1l be very similar to that which was approved
originally. The parking to be provided is two spaces per unit.
The patio setbacks are no less than 25 feet.
Consideration of adoption of Resolution 54, 1984, will take place at
the Regular Meeting of the City Council on November 1, 1984,
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE Ordinance 19, 1984 provides for the creation of the "Sandtree Plaza" PUD
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with underlying zoning of CFO - Commercial Professional Office District,
proposeo to be located on 2.27 - acre "Tract H" of the Sandtree PUD .
This is the site formerly approved for a "Sportsplex" by Ordinance 7, 1978,
which was adopted June 1, 1978.
Mr. Ed Roby, developer, presented the proposed site plan for the proposed
project which will be office condominiums.
The City Manager voiced concern re: the need for roadway improvements to
Am Sandtree Drive, and suggested that part of the monetary donation being made
by the developer ga toward such improvements.
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There are some live oaks on site that will be retained on the property.
® Approximately 52 mature car:bs;)e palms abort 8 — 12' in height will be relocated
an site. it was requested that all trees and landscaping be identified by
species aid height on the landscape plan to be submitted.
The developer's attorney will speak with the City Attorney to discuss
access points into the site.
The Council's consideration of adoption of Ordinance 19, 1984, providing
for the creation of "Sandtree Plaza ", will take place at their Regular Meeting
of November 15, 1984, subsequent to exercising a duly advertised Public Hearing.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
"THE GARDENS" SHOPPING CENTER PUD, PROPOSED BY ;70p9ESICOHEN PROPERTIES OF
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Attorney Raymond Royce, addressed the Council recapping the discussions
and areas of question raised at the Workshop Meeting of October 11,
1984. This project received a favorable vote by the City's Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee at their meeting of October 16, 1984. Mr. Royce
submitced a proposed Resolution for approval of this project to Attornev Brant.
There were many questions raised by Councilman Kiselewski and it was agreed upon
that a ^omplete presentation would be given to Mr. Kiselewski on Friday,
October 26, 19P4 as he was not present at the Workshop Meeting of
October 11, 1984 when the original presentation was given.
Mr. Cohen, partner, explained that the first phase of development will consist
of at least two of the five department stores proposed.
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Plans are being made at the present time for the relocation of the gopher
® turtles which is a requirement of the Development Order for this project.
The City Manager questioned the road rights -of -ways in this area along
PGA Boulevard Ne will meet with Mr. Godfrey of .Kimley -Horn Traffic
Consultants and the City Engineer to discuss this issue.
There will be another discussion on this project at the Workshop Meeting of
November 8, 1984 before consideration of final adoption of the Resolution on
November 15, 1984.
AD,XIURWNT: There being no further discussion, a motion was unanimously adopted to
adjourn the meeting at 12:50 A.M.
MAYOR MARTINO COUNCILMAN ALDRED
VICE MAYOR M7N.40E COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI
Linda Farmer, Deputy City Clerk