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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 031083CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING ® CITY OF PAL14 BEACH GARDENS MARCH. 10, 1933 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Aldred at 8:20 P,M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Tram, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Aldred announced that the City's Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 1983, at 7:30 P.M., and the Comprehensive Land Use Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, March 16, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager reported that the D u _ Meer.ing will hold discussion on the transportation needs of Palm Beach County and also discuss what would happen to the roads if the gasoline tax, • written by the Legislature is passed. The City Manager informed the Council that Kimley -Horn Traffic Consultants has been reviewing the traffic impact on Northlake Boulevard at MacArthur Boulevard re: the new shopping center proposed to go in on the south side of Northlake Boulevard at MacArthur Boulevard. The study has been completed and the City Manager will be meeting with the developer and Kimley -Horn to review it. He will find out what will be required as far as road improvements and also some additional signal - ization at that intersection, also who will be paying for it. The developer has agreed, in part., to pay for some of the costs, and the County will also get, involved. It was suggested by Councilman Martino that since this is a mayor intersection, he would like the developers to make a traffic presentation to the Council; however, the City Manager advised him that the developers will be in attendance at the next Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee Meeting; of Earth 15, and suggested that members of the Council be in attendance to get a better idea of their plans. Also of concern, was to request that the developer ® maintain the 55' "greenbelt" along Northlake Boulevard. City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/10/83 REPORTS: COUNCILMAN ® KISELEWSKI: COUNCILWC[ IAN MONRCE: COUNCILMAN MARTINO', `J Page -2- The City Manager gave an update on Loehmann's Plaza and stated that the work has ,lust about been completer', and will ue submitting core samples to an independent firm, of the parking lot, for there to review and report their findings at that time. If everything is in order, the moritorium will be lifted. It was suggested by the Council that the developers of Loehmann's Plaza consider extending the parapet along PGA Boulevard to improve the view, and to also improve the fencing around tl�s dumpsters to hid them from view. The City Manager reported that Public Counsel will be in this week to discuss Seacoast Utility rate request and give us a determination of what they would do. He stated, categorically, that Public Counsel for the State of Florida, will enter the case on behalf of the City, Lake Park, North Palm Beach and the unincorporated areas to seek equitable rate increases for Seacoast Utilities. Councilman Kiselewski stated he contacted Mr. Bill Fowler last Friday regarding the change mentioned in the newspaper, and Mr. Fowler states there were no changes in schedule. Councilman Kiselewski stated he met with the Beeline Task Force this morning ano they will be getting funds from 3 sources to widen Beeline Highway. The funds would come from the Economic Development Funds from DOT, the County, and the Legislature's Tax Package. Councilwoman Monroe reported on the Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting she attended last evening, and the discussion centered around the annual tree sale to be held next week. In response to Councilman Martino, she stated that the B &E Award is given out each month in different plats /sections of the City, not only to residents but to Homeowners Associations and businesses. Councilman Martino stated he attended the Recreation Advisory Board �1 -eting on March 8, 1983, and some of the Ltems discussed were the availability of the fields and the lighting of the fields dt Gardens Park. City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/10/83 ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILWOMAN MONROE Page -3- In respcnse to Councilwoman ,Monroe, Attorney Brant stated he is in the process of getting together several ordinances regarding the banning of dirt bikes. Councilwoman Monroe stated she spoke with the City's Fare Marshal regarding the parking of delivery trucks at one of the local shopping centers, and it is possible to stripe the lanes in front of the shopping center where parking is adjacent to the building, for fire lanes; and further stated Bankers Land Company will be doing this at their shopping center on Alternate A -1 -A. Councilwoman Monroe also complimented Bankers Land Company for the fine landscaping ,lob they did at their shopping center on Lighthouse Drive and Alternate A -1 -A. COUNCILMAN MARTINO: In response to Councilman Martino, the City Manager stated he 9s still waiting for a cost figure on the economic report to come up with additional data on the Fire Service Facilities Fee Ordinance. Councilman Martino expressed his concern regarding the Hetzel Brothers pageant at MacArthur Boulevard, and stated that no plans to date, have been brought before the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee for them to review. Councilman Martino feels that alot of the things they are doing in that area are becoming permanent in nature, Per the request of the Council the City Manager will contact Mr. Hetzel stating their concerns and request that they appear before the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee at their next meeting of March 15, 1983, with plans for their comments, Councilman Martino stated that Mr. William Finley, President of Bankers Land Company, has tendered his resignation to become effective the end of March, 1983, and requested that he be recognized by tae City for his past contibutions in this area. The members of the Council were in agreement that a Plaque of ® Appreciation be presented to Mr. Finely at a meeting in the near future, City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/10/83 Page -4- VICE MAYOR KIEDIS: Vice Mayor Kiedis informed the Council that the pump for Plant Drive ® Park has been installed and operating. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: MR. BILL MARKHAM In response to Mr. Bill Markham, PBG, regarding the location of a mailbox drive -up, the City Manager reported that the Postal Authorities informed him that the need is not ,justified for an additional mailbox &ive -.up and would be a disservice to their customers if they removed the present one under the overhang. Also, the City Manager informed Mr. Markham that Perry Cable TV has dropped certain stations because the Supreme Court has ruled they would have to pay an additional $500,000 per station to carry those additional stations, in turn, Perry Cable TV would have to charge more money across the board to their customers. So they felt it was not ,justified to carry Channel -' _..d the station out of Miami. MR, BOB YEAGER: In response to Mr. Bob Yeager, Cedar Avenue, PBG, the City Manager stated that the parking lot at McDonald's Restaurant was approved by the City and the South Florida Water Management District. The DOT will not allow McDonald's to use their overflow onto Northlake Boulevard, and that is why the parking lot fills up with water during a heavy rainstorm. MRS. FAT ANTHONY: 111rs. Pat Anthony voiced her concern regarding ice cream trucks parking in the City, especially in the vicinity of Holly Drive, and asked if there was anything that could be done. Councilman Kiselewski suggested perhaps enforcing the ice cream trucks and also the hot dog trucks through the zoning or the Code Enforcement Board; in the meantime, the City Manager will follow through on the ice cream truck parking in the vicinity of Holly Drive. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE 2, The members of the Council workshopped Ordinance 2, 1983, defining a 1983 ''story ", adding FDA District to Zoning Code and adopting new mooning map. Attorney Brant explained why the Ordinance includes more than ,just adopting a new zoning map in that the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates a FDA District, but in the City's Zoning Code there City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/10/83 Page -5- ® is no designation of a FDA District or definition; also in the Ordinance is the definition of a story. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Councilman Kiselewski suggested that the definition of a story include the area between the floor and ceiling. Following their discussion, the Council were in agreement that this Ordinance be sent to area developers /architects for their review/ input, prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission's public hearing on March 22, 1483. In the meantime, Attorney Brant will incorporate the thoughts of the Council and include under maximum height, instead of two stories, to read "35 feet ". ADDITIONAL FEES OF OLIVER AND GLIDDEN, PALM BEACH GARDENS COMMUNITY CENTER ARCHITECTS Discussion on the additional fees, as requested by Oliver and Glidden Architects, was postponed to a meeting in the future when Sthe architects could be present to address the Council regarding their request. The members of the Council requested Attorney Brant and the City Manager to look into their request as to where the City stands legally. RECOMMENDATION OF THE "AD HOC" COMMITTEE RE: TRAFFIC PATTERNS ON HOLLY DRIVE Councilman Kiselewski reported on the "Ad Hoc" Committee meeting that he and the City Manager attended this morning. The main problem discussed was assuring that the students using Holly Drive will have a safe place to ride their bikes and to allow pedestrians to use that street. The reason for this Committee was that there is a requirement in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan which indicated the City should open up Holly Drive to traffic, the recommendation was merely to stripe Holly Drive and let the children use it, which met with severa objections. An "Ad Hoc" Committee was then set -up comprised of members of the PTA, the Police Chief', the City Mananger, and Councilman Kiselewski. Various ways have been discussed to approach City Council Workshop Meeting, 3/10/83 Page -6- ® this problem to assure the student and citizens who elect to use their bikes on Holly Drive have have a p- rmanent 24 dour a day safe place to ride their bikes and to allow the pedestrians to also use that street. Many approaches have been taken and also a traffic consultant has made up a plan for Holly Drive. l__J LJ At the meeting this morning, Councilman Kiselewski stated no recommendations were made, and the major problem expressed was to try and get the children off the street, especially in the area of the bridge, where it is so narrow there. In order to eliminate the problem, it was suggested making a pedestrian crossing, separate from the vehicle bridge. The plan Councilman Kiselewski presented to the Council, will be distributed to them for their rev ,i- and comment and a meeting in the near future. COUNCIL LIAISONS TO CITY'S ADVISORY BOARDS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS The members of the Council were appointed /volunteered as liaisons to the various Advisory Boards and Special Projects of the City. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Aldred acknowledged receipt of the following communications: WPB /BOCA RATON 1. Requesting the City to participate in a conference on March MINORITY BUSINESS DEV. CENTER 17. 1983, at 8:00 P.M., at Gaines Park, West Palm Beach, Fla. ROBERT STUBBS 2. Mr, Robert Stubbs, Financial Planning Advisor, stating they have received a response to their report and to Moak's book, Municipa Bonds: Planning, Sale, and Administration. PALM BEACH COUNTY 3. Reporting on their preliminary position on Gasoline Taxes. M' 7NN2CIPAL LEAGUE ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.