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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
OCTOBER 20, 1983
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by the Mayor, Dick Aldred, at 8:00 P.M., in the
Assembly Room located at the Municipal Complex, 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 City Clerk and present were: Mayor Aldred,
Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman
Kiselewski. Also present were City Manager John Orr and Attorney George
Baldwin.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of Oct-6,r 6, 1983, were unanimously
approved by the Council, as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Aldred announced the regularly scheduled bi- monthly meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission will convene at 7:30 P.M., on Tuesday,
October 25, 1983.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Aldred read a Proclamation proclaiming October 24, 1983, "United
Nations Day" in the City.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MAN4GER:
The City Manager referenced the proposed government processing schedule for
the Development of Regional Impact known as the Bankers Land Company Regional
Center, as ravised October 18, 1983.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Manager was authorized to
expend $245 from Account 02- 59.10, Council Contingency, to purchase a U.S.
Flag and a State of Florida Flag, with stands, for display in the Assembly
Room.
The City Manager reported on the Development of Regional Impact preapplication
meeting he attended of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council yesterday
on the general aviation airport proposed for me of three sites in northern
Palm Beach County, west of the Sunshine State Parkway.
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REPORTS:
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aUNCILLMAN Councilman Kiselewski reported that last Friday he attended meetings of
S ItIERKSKI the rl.�,rida League of Cities In Kissimmee.
At a future meeting, a topic of discussion will be: candidates qualifying
for Council seats (groups) by districts; and, perhaps, being elected at
large.
Councilman Kiselewski, member, reported that he attended the meeting of the
Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority this past week.
Councilman Kiselewski reported on the meeting he attended of the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee last evening.
At a meeting in the near future, the Council will discuss establishing
criteria for the employment of a Land Planner for the City.
COU,:CILiO ":AN Councilwoman Monroe, member, reported that she attended the Area Planning
MNROE Board Meeting on October 19, 1983; and ads»_sp
d that the Board is open to
any comments re: how they can be of assistance to the municipalities.
ITEi,4S BY THE MAYOR AVD COUNCIL:
OUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski suggested the City begin making plans for the
KISELE7�•1SKI: celebration of the City's 25th Anniversary next year. A joint project of
citizens and the City's Recreation Department was suggested.
COi'^TENTS FROM TILE PU3LIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the
Council re: the status of districting for the elections; the location of a
library, a Fire Department Sub - station east of the railroad tracks and at
Che PGA National; and also the widening of Military Trail, keeping the
chemical and flammable trucks from travelling it along the segments where
there is residential housing. Mr. Carsillo was advised that within 60 days
Lhe City Manager will make a recommendation to the Council re: City -owned
library. Also, the State DOT has determined that flammable trucks may
continue to traverse Military Trail; and a fire sub-- station east of the
FEC tracks will be a part of the Development Order for the Bankers Land
Company Regional Center and governmental lands /facilities are a part of the
Development Order for the PGA National.
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RESOLUTIONS:
_RESOLUTION 62,
Mr. Hank Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio was present and
introduced Mr. Jim Eolland of the Lennar Corporation, developer.
Mr. Holland explained that the City Forester any their in -house architect
discussed some changes in the selection of plant species on the landscape
plans. A letter of agreement to our Urban Forester's recommendations
will follow. Mr. Jim Walker, Engineer, explained some of the plans for
construction - to be approved by the City's Building Official and Fire
Marshal prior to issuance of a permit. The development will be irrigated
by a well, which will be 110 feet deep to ensure the absence of rust stains.
By the concurrence of the Council, Resolution 62, 1983, creating "Dunbar
Woods" multi - family PUD with 280 units on 26.23 -acres within the M -21 &
M -22 tracts of PGA National, was read in full by the City Clerk.
Resolution 62, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council as amended to
include the requirement of approval of our Urban Forester of the species
of vegetation to be planted.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE 15,
Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised on
September 26, October 3, 10, and 17, 1983 and held on the intent of
Ordinance 15, 1983, providing for the annexation of a .3 -acre parcel on the
northeast, corner of Bomar Drive and Ellison Wilson Road and simultaneously
zoning same PUD with underlying zoning of CPO - Commercial Professional
Office District. 11r. Larry Smith, Attorney, was present and explained the
revisions that have been incorporated into the ulars pursuant to the discus -
s o: at the !;or- :shot, i°eetin,, of October 13, 1983.
Assuring the Council they would pursue compliance with the code requirement
of 14.5 parkin; spaces for this project by procuring 4 - 5 stalls off -site,
Attorney Smith urged the Council to consider annexation o£ the PUD at the
current meeting. Councilwoman Monroe advised she was not in favor of
approval /annexation of the project deviating to such an extent from the
City's Parking Code.
With no further comments from members of the audience, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City
Clerk read Ordinance 15, 1983 on second reading by title only.
Ordinance 15. 1983 was adopted by the Council by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay
with Councilwoman Monroe dissenting.
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RESOLUTION 63, By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read Resolution 63, 1983,
1983 requesting the County Commission to waive the statutory mandatory 2 -year
period for use of the .3 -acre parcel annexed via Ordinance 15, 1983 as a
PUD, with underlying zoning of CPO. Resolution 0-3, 1983 was unanimously
adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE 166, Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
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- on September 29, 1983 and held on the intent of Ordinance 16, 1983,
providing for an extension of the permissible time for the completion of a
PUD, with underlying zoning of CPG, on a 1.76 -acre parcel on the east side
of U.S. #1, south of PGA Boulevard.
With no comments from members of the audience, the Mayor declared the
Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk
read Ordinance 16, 1983, on second reading, by title only. Ordinance 16,
1983, which amends Ordinance 21, 1961, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE 17, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read Ordinance 17, 1983
1933 5y title only on first reading. Ordinance 17, 1983 creates a PUD, with
underlying zoning of CPO, on a 4 -acre parcel on the north side of Burns Rd.,
east of the Plaza North Medical Complex site. Ordinance 17, 1983 will be
workohopped at the October 27, 1983 meeting.
ORDINANCE 18, Ordinance 18, 1983, by a unanimous vote of the Council, was read on first
reading, by title only, by the City Clerk subsequent to an explanation by
the City Manager. Ordinance 18, 1983 amends the payment schedule for the
City's loan fron Bankers Life & Casualty Company for the Community Activities
Building; and a Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of its
adoption will take place at the Regular Meeting of Hovember 17, 1983.
ORDINANCE 19, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk react Ordinance 19, 1983
1983 b title only on first reading. Ordinance 19 1983
Y Y g• , provides for the sale
to the State DOT, for 1 -95 right -of -way, the City's 2.9 -acre parcel located
at the northeast extremity of the Garden Lnkes PUD on Military Trail.
Ordinance 19, 1983 will be workohopped by the Council at their meeting of
October 27, 1983.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
NDMENT OF At the Workshop Meeting of November 10, 1983, the Council will discuss
,P. LN]D USE amendint, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan adopted June 18 1 81 by
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Ordinance 12, 1961, to the extent of making changes that the Council is
in direct concurrence with.
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INDUSTRIALIZED Councilman Kiselewski advised that the Mobile Home Industry is proposing
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passage of a law allowing the location of mobile homes in single family
zoning districts. Mr Kiselewski was requested to draft a Rpsolution,
which would voice the City's objection to this proposal, for the Council's
consideration at a future meeting.
LAND PLANNER Councilman Kiselewski advised that he now feels the Council should begin
discussions on the employment of an on -staff Land Planner. The City
Manager was asked to advise the Council of his thoughts on this issue at
a Workshop Meeting in the near future.
PETITIONS AND CO 2,=ICATIONS:
Councilman Kiselewski acknowledged receipt of the following correspondence:
d0rJGRES3JiAN 1. A letter advising of a U.S. Postal Service proposal to close and
TO LELJLS consolidate small post offices.
PBJC 2. An invitation to an open house for the celebration of its 50th
Anniversary.
® Mayor Aldred acknowledged receipt of the following communications:
N. PALM BEACH 3. An invitation to a luncheon in honor of Edward Eissey, President of
COUNTY PBJC, on October 28, 1983, at the PGA Sheraton Resort.
OF CONvERGE
LION COUNTRY 4. An invitation to Lion Country Safari KOA Grand Opening.
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ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:25 P.M.
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