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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 081684CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS AUGUST 16, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Garders, Florida, was called tc order by the Mayor, Mike Martino, at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, I0500 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 Michael Martino, Vice Mayor Linda Monroe, Councilman Richard Aldred, and Councilman Donald Kiselewski. Councilman John Kiedis was not in attendance as he was out -of -town on vacation. Also present were City Manager John L. Orr and Attorney William Brant. MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 2, 1984, were unani- mously approved by the Council. 4OUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino announced that on Tuesdav, August 21, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., the Site Flan and Appearance Review Committee will meet. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Martino presented a proclamation to Mr. Jim Fischer, Division Vice President of Florida Federal Savings, proclaiming the week of August 19 through August 26, I984 as "Florida Federal Tennis Opportunity Opan Week", State Senator Doc Myers was present and briefly spoke about the importance of supporting the business community efforts and to honor the employees of the City receiving awards for their service. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. SAM MARTIN, EMPLOYEE OF THE Y FOR FIFTEEN YEARS Mayor Martino presented Mr. San Martin a certificate of appreciation for his conscientious work with the Public Works Department for 15 years. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO MR. FRANK BERTOZZI, EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY FOR TEN YEARS The Mayor presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Frank Beztozzi in recognition of his dedicated service to the Public Works Department for the past ten years. A motion was unanimously adopted to move consideration of adoption of Resolution 39, 1984, to the next item on the agenda. Resolution 39, 1984, recognizes Palm Beach Gardens Fire Chief Edward Arrants for being selected July 25, 1984, by the Florida Am my Fire Chiefs Association as "Fire Chief of the Year ". The Mayor presented Chief Arrants with a copy of the Resolution and commended him for his outstanding work as Fire Chief of Palm Beach Gardens. By a unanimous vote of the Council -, Mayor Martino read Resolution 39, 1984, in full, which was unanimously adopted by the Council. A five minute recess was called before the next order of business. 11 ITEMS BY fHE CITY M.gNAGER: MERLE- The City Manager questioned the City Attorney about the steps to be ZW-3 ANNEXATION taken fur the annexation of "Horseshoe Acres West" commonly known as "Steeplechase ". The City Attorney gave the Council several recommendations. This Issue could be further workshopped to gather more facts and information and be placed on the November 6, 1984, ballot or a special election could be conducted in March for the referendum question on the involuntary annexation. After some deliberations, the City Council decided to further workshop the issue when the Council workshop meetings begin again in September; and to not place the question before the electors of the City and of "Horseshoe Acres West" November 6th. WNRTER The City Council requested "Amending Section 18 -I of the City's OE Charter, providing for Resolutions to be read by title, or in full" be placed on the November 6, 1.984 ballot, ANNIVERSARY The City Manager advised the Council that the Recreation Department OF CITY requested a budget of $5000 for the celebration of the City's 25th Anniversary in October. The monies to be taken from Council Contingency. Per the concurrence of the Council, more detailed Information on the planned activities will be submitted before a decision is made. REPORT5: COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski, member of the P.B. County Solid Waste Authority LEI reported on their meeting this week and will distribute memorandums AhL IF to th- mombers of the Council re: the topic(s) of discussion. VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Monroe, member of the P.B. County Area Planning Board, M�reported on their meeting Wednesday, August 15, 1984, at which the County's proposed Charter was discussed. Vice Mayor Monroe also reported on the meeting she attended of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, August 14, 1984. The minutes of this meeting are on file in the City Clerk's office. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski referenced the packet that was received from KISELEWSKI Perry Cable TV. There was some confusion as to the channel switches they are planning. The City Council requested that someone from Perry Cable TV be invited to one of the Council meetings to explain their proposed change in basic service. RESOLUTIONS: OLUTION Mr. Henry Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio and Authorized 1984 Agent for Mr. Domenick Paparone, addressed the Council referencing the points raised at the June 21, 1984 meeting during the discussion on the "Meadowbrook" multi- family PUD. The City Manager advised that all aspects of the engineering have been approved by the City Engineer and the Water Control District. There was concern about the amount of parking. Mr. Larry Smith, Attorney for Mr. Domenick Faparone, advised that they would incorporate the reserve parking agreement, which is part of the Resolution, into the Condominium Homeowner's documents as an exhibit or a clause. n LJ By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read ® Resolution 40, 1984, in fut7. incorporating the changes. Resolution 40, 1984, approving the "Meadowbrook" multi- family PUD, including plat, proposed to be located on Tracts 8, D, E, F, and K of PGA Resort Community Plat of Cypress Point, consisting of 76 townhouse units, was unanimously adopted by the Council, with amendments. RESOLUTION By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read 41, 1984 Resolution 41, 1984 in full. Resolution 41, 1984 aids Palm Beach County in qualifying as an urban county under a Federal Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Resolution 41, 1984 was unanimously adopted by the City Council. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE Mayor Martino declared the public hearing open, which was duly advertised on August 1, 1984, and held on the intent of abandoning the "Georgian Mews" multi- family PUD created October 6, I983, oy Ordinance 14, 1983. Members of the audience did not address the Council re: the intent of this Ordinance. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made and unanimously adopted, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title only, on second and final reading, Ordinance 15, 1984. Ordinance 15, 1984 ws unanimously adopted by the Counc.iI. E ORDINANCE By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read on 16, 1984 40 first reading, by title only, Ordinance 16, I984, repealing "Section 1-.. kequired roof covering materials" of Article VII. General Regulation Provisions of City's Zoning Codes. The intent of this Ordinance will be considered for recommendation to the Council by the City's Planning and Zoning Commission at a duly advertised public hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting of September I1, 1984. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: REQUEST OF EDISON- RUSSELL SCHOOLS FOR LOCATION OF TRAILER AS Mr. Robert M. Ballagh, PhD, Director and Headmaster of the Edison- Fussell Schools, addressed the Council pursuant to his plans to locate a trailer, as a "temporary conditional use ", at 10350 Riverside Drive, for expansion of their educational facilities. The owners of the school, William and Nancy Wilson, have given Mr. Ballagh their permission for this. Mr. Ballaoh assured the Council that he would better the landscaping on the school grounds. There was concern by some Council members about the safety of this trailer in housing children. It was suggested that a representative from the trailer's manufacturing firm address the Council on this matter. Mi. Ballagh was also requested to speak with the City's Fire Department and any other administrative staff that the City Manager feels is necessary. A Resolution will be drafted for the Council's consideration of Awh approval of this request at their Regular Meeting of September 6, 1984. "WINDERMERE" MULTI - FAMILY PUD PROPOSED TO CONSIST OF 131 TOWNHOUSE5 AND BE LOCATED ON 19.57-ACRE M- 6 TRACT OF PGA NATIONAL PCD Mr. Henry Skokowski of Urban Design Studio and Authorized Agent for Lennar Homes, was present and discussed their plans with the Council. The density of this project is approximately 6.69 units per acre. Each unit will have a single car garage and the price will be approximately $120,000. The landscaping plans, lighting, and trash pick up were discussed by Debbie Norsee, also of Urban Design Studio. She explained that the landscape plans meet with the City Forester's recommendations and explained some of the materials they would be using. There are plans to put additional trees on the golf course to buffer any Stray golf balls. Mr. Jeff Ornstein, Architect, gave a brief presentation on the architectural aspects of the units. This project has been approved by PGA National, the sanitation company, and the City's Fire Department. There was concern about the townhouses being placed on the fringes of the golf course with a minimum of 12 feet inside the property line. There was a feeling that this was beino done with most developments on the golf courses at PGA National. Vice Mayor Monroe requested a tour of some of the golf course area at °GA National in order to see actually how close the 12 feet was to a resider.`.ial unit. A Resolution adopting "Windermere" multi- family PUD will be prepared and considered for adoption by the City Council at their Regular Meeting of September 6, 1984. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Monroe requested monies be allocated to send some Planning ® and Zoning Commission members to a seminar in Tampa, Florida. She will gather facts or the s ,r,inar, including cost, and .t;port back to the Council. The City Manager informed the Council tt,at the Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendments were not ready to be reviewed at this time. Vice Mayor Monroe advised that the County was not informing the City of their Land Use Plan amendments and suggested that the City inform North Palm Beach of the Land Use Plan amendment on the land around Alamanda Elementary School, and any other amendment after that. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. MAYOR COUNCILMAN VICE MAYOR COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN Linda S. Farmer, Deputy City Clerk J