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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 121384CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP METING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS DECEMBER 13, 1984 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Mike Martino, at 8.08 P.M., in the Assembly Room, X0500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. REPORTS: Councilman Kiselewski, member, reported on a meeting of the Palm Beach County COUNCILMAN Metropolitan Planning Organization this date at which the Tri County Transit KISELMK—T System was discussed. Councilman Kiselewski also reported on the meeting of the palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority, of which he is a member, and reported that there may be a settlement agreement in the Solid Waste suit filed by Riviera Beach. VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Monroe reported on the meeting of the City's Beautification and MONROE Environmental Committee, December 12th. The minutes of this meeting are on file in the City Clerk's office. rrceec Ev U440P DkIn C4=-TL: VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Monroe relayed the request of a resident that the lanes at Burns Road M NROE and Sandalwood Estates be restriped. COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski noted that an item of discussion added to the pending KISELEWSKI list was the employment of a Code Enforcement Officer; and suggested that several conditions throughout the City which are not in conformance with the Code be taken care of before this discussion. MAYOR Mayor Martino questioned the placement of a water cooler at the MARTINO Tennis Pro Shop. Mayor Martino advised that Mr. Ed Roby has graciously volunteered to Ift contribute a tennis court on the property of "Sandtrea Plaza" for the use of the residents of "Sandtree". The City Manager was requested to pursue this issue further with Mr. Roby. City Council Workshop Meeting, 12 -13 -84 Page 2 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Ah ROBERT Mr. Robert Hamner, 4265 Hyacinth Circle North, Palm Beach Gardens, qF HAyNER advised that Mr. Donald VogeZ, a member of the City'-, Planning and Zoning Commission was being hospitalized for surgery. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION During the discussion on Resolution 42, 1984, reappointing /appointing 42, 1.984 members to the City's Beautification and Environmental Committee, it was decided by the Council to reappoint Judy Hood to the Committee and appoint Kevin Foley. Consideration of adoption of Resolution 42, 1984 will take place at the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1984. RESOLUTION Resclution 43, 1984, reappointing/appointing members to the City's Merit 1-1984 System Board, was discussed by the Council. By a general concurrence of the Council, it was decided to reappoint Susan Ford and Carolyn Rawlins and appoint Edward Elgin as an alternate member. Council's consideration of adoption of this Resolution will take puce at their Regular ,Meeting of December 20, 1984. RESOLUTION The Council workshopped Resolution 44, I984, reappointing /appointing 44, 1984 members and an alternate member to the City's Planning and Zoning Commission. The names of Steve Brocir, Donald Vogel, and Nancy Laurie were decided upon as being reappointed to the Commission. The Council's censideration of approval of Resolution 44, 1984 will take place at their Regular Meeting of December 20, 1984. RESOLUTION Following the discussion on Resolution 59, 1984, reappointing /appointing 59, 1984 members to the City's Recreation Advisory Board, it was the Council's decision to reappoint John Caporini, Betsy Yerry, and Sue Archer, and appoint Cvnthia Cody, Donna Wilks, and Kevin Feeney. Consideration of adoption of Resolution 59. 1984 will take place at the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1934. City Council Workshop Meeting, 12 -13 -84 Page 3 1iEMS FUR U15Cv5atvv• Aft AdEN[),NENTS TO ,PGA nFFrrc rnmPt FxF, w:n, (RFATFD 912/82 BY ORDINANCE 13, VW 1982, QN '.5C •ACRE PAR,.EL LOC•1TE0 ON SOUTH SIDE OF PGP BLVD., m.ST OF Mr. Fred Cohen, Attorney representing the owners of the property, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farmer, introduced several other representatives for the project. John Glidden, Architect, addressed the Council explaining the changes being made to the amended site plan is the addition of another building, the buildings being set back from PGA -Boulevard a greater distance, and a parking garage across the rear property line. The main entrance to the project will be of; Post Office Road entering into the west side of the project. Joe Pollock of Kimley -Horn & Associates, Traffic Consultants, addressed the Council re: the traffic flow and impact and signalization for this project. The parking provided for this project will be one space for each 300 square feet or gross building area. Phase l will encompass one office building and the bank and will provide 36% open space which is the total overall percentage of open space for the site. Jeff Blakely, Landscape Architect, explalnel the materials that will be used for landscaping of this site. Lo resoonse to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Glidden explained that the parking garage would park a total of 603 cars. The garage will be a split level garage 90 no from 4 levels in the rear to 5 levels in the front. There is a 30, setback from the rear property line to the rear of the garage, and 15, setback from the east property line o the east side of the garage. Councilman Kiselewski had concern re: the parking situation during the phasing of the prcj" ^t. Ne also felt that the buildings would appear overbearing from the slle.r ??4 along PGA Boulevard in front of the project. City Council 'gar'cshop Meeting, 12 -13 -84 Page 4 Vice Mayor Monroe advised that she had requested the City Manager pursue getting information from the City's Traffic Consultant re: guidelines in approving projects along PGA Boulevard. Vice Mayor 1,bnroe also advised that the City's Planning and Toning Commission had concern about this project when it appeared before them due to the traffic. Vice Mayor Monroe :ras concerned about the intensity of the project. The City Manager advised Mr. Glidden that their drainage study should be submitted to the City Engineer for review and comments. e- -ioner advised tnat he would request their traffic consultant i meet with the City's Traffic Consultant. Counc,i ?man Aldred also had concern regarding the traffic impact. He felt the arch -7tectural treatment was an improvement over that which was previously approved. He would like to see a restriction put on this development not permitting the use of medical or dental offices. Couocilmnan Feeney would like to see an alternate solution to the phasing as proposed. He inquired about the stacking lanes being sufficient for traffic departure at 5:00 P.M., on Post Office Road. Mayoi Martino felt the Council should review the previously approved plans for this Planned Unit Development. The City Manager requested Mr. Pollock of Kimley -Morn Traffic Consultants advice the Council as to the amount of traffic expected to be generated on Post Office Road after the completion of the Regional Post office. Mr. Glidren advised that their Civil Engineer will address the issue of the drainage canal an the east side of the project at the next workshop meeting. City Council Workshop Meeting, 12- 13-84 Page 5 PROVIDING FOR CREATION OF "PROSPERITY OAKS" PUD WITH UNDERLYING ZONING OF u _ CG -1- L'r, T777 IT N) AM PROPG. E _ r SOUTH OF Ir RCA RIUL. v, :t :t� M ' RSING FACILITY O Mr. Hank Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio and Authorizes Agent for Holston Valley Investment Company, addressed the Council explaining that this project is oriented toward the elderly, consisting of a 6- story, 288 rental apartment building with combined dining facilities. Also on this site is a 1- story, 120 bed nursing facility. The nursing facility will be open to the public, with residents of the rental apartments having priority use of the facility. Mr. Skokowski explained that this site is environmentally sensitive as it contains a large wetland preserve area in the enter of the site. Mi`-e Dudack, Dudack & Associates, along with Mr. Skokowski addressed the letter received from the City Engineer, dated 12- 13 -84, with their comments. The petitioner will request his engineer meet with the City Engineer to discuss these conments. There was concern voiced by the Council re: keeping the use of these two on -site facilities for the elderly. The petitioner will work with the City Attorney .to include some form of wcrding in the Ordinance which will accomplish this. In response to the City Manager, Mr. Skokowski advised that the elderly housing facility will be constructed within 12 months of approval and the nursing home fac3.2ity will begin construction within 6 - 12 months from that time. MODIFYING CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN, PROVIDING FOR ZONING REQUESTED The Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates Medium Density Residential on this oarc3l of lard, therefore an amendment to the Plan is recuired to permit PH - High Density ,Residential and CG -i - General Commercial an the site. Cfty C -unt-+7 Workshop Meeting, 12- 13--84 Page 6 AMENDWNTS TO ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE ON 66, y i, UN IHqUIS M-14, M-15, an M-16 Uk PGA NA11UNAL HUD Mr. Hank Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio, was Present to represent the petitioners, SabatelIo Development Corporation. He addressed the Council explaining the exact Iocation of this site in the PGA National PCD. The proposal is to keep the same site plan with only minor changes. The same housing concept will be kept with slight changes in the architecture. Some of the two story units will be changed to one story units, keeping the project a mixture of one and two -story townhouses with attached garages. Mr. Bob Frein from PGA National explained the exact changes that will be made to the units, architecture, and landscaping. vice Mayor Monroe requested that the City staff verify the use of more landscaping on these plans as opposed to those previously approved. There will be some sample color charts brought to the next meeting for the Council Is review. PE ITIGN5 AND COMM;JN'ICATIONS: There were no cordnunications to acknowledge by the Council. AD.IOURN^"ENT. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 P.M.