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REGULAR MEETING
® CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
OCTOBER 6, 1963
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 City Hall 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 Deputy 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 City Attorney
William Brant.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1983 were unanimously
approved, as written, as well ac the minutes c. ;iC �pecill Regular [1eeting
and the ?Iori: shop MeetlnF of September 22, 1983.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Aldred announced that meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
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PBG Fire Department, Inc., Merit System Board, and Recreation Advisory Board
will convene at 7:30 P.M. on October 11, 1983. On October 12, 1983, at
7:30 P.M. the Beautification and Environmental Committee will meet.
ITEPIS BY THE CITY MfLNAGER:
USER FEES
Per the recommendation of the City Manager and Doug Hood, Director of Recreation
CENM ETPRIIPY
and Parks, a motion was adopted to adopt the rental agreement and fee structure
that was developed by the Recreation Department for rental of portions of the
City's Community Center. The motion was passed by a 4 - 1 vote, Councilman
Martino voting nay and stating that he does not favor the outside use of the
City Gymnasium or any portion of the Community Center.
REGIONAL CENTER
The City Manager advised that he is in receipt of a schedule of dates as
set up by Mr. Torn Sansbury for hearings to be held for consideration of the
Regional Development Center. At the meeting of November 3, 1983 the Council
will set a Public Hearing date.
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REPORTS:
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COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski reported on the Metropolitan Planning Organization
ISE[DE SKI meeting he attended this date. A presentation was made re: a means of
transportation for commuting. A study is being perfo Tned which should be
completed within twelve months.
COUNCILWOMAN In response to Councilwoman Monroe, the City Manager advised that the format
MONROE for the Christmas in Dixie Parade, approved by the Council, will change in
that the Officials of the City will be riding in convertibles, and also,
the route may be changed this year.
VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Kiedis advised that he attended the Site Plan and Appearance Review
ER f)15 Committee meeting held October 4, 1983. The minutes of this meeting are on
file in the City Clerk's office.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN
In response to Councilman Kiselewski, the City Manager
advised that he
and
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the City Attorney will be out of town for the October
27th meeting at
which
time the Comprehensive Land Use Plan/1ap was scheduled
for discussion.
The
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members of the Council were in agreement to reschedule
this discussion
to
the Workshop MeetirjS of Dovember 10, 1,53.
COUINCIL1,iAid The City Manager advised Councilman Martino that the NorthlaKe Boulevard
.APlINO Shopping Center has has no new develclrmcnt, and will check With the owner
to get the dirt removed from Northlake Etnllevard at this site.
CON` -ENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR IT -7L NOT 0111 THE AcE'inP
BILL OLSEN Mr. Bill Olsen, 3884 Buttercup Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
commended the City's Public Works and Recreation Departments for their work
on the exercise /jogging trail. Mr. Olsen asked to have the water cooler at
Plant Drive repaired and questioned the pay raise status for the Fire Department.
The City Manager will have the water cooler repaired and advised that the Fire
Department received increases when the budget was adopted as of October 1, 1983.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE 13, Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised on
,September 21, 1983 and held on the intent of extending the permissible time
for completion of a PUD, with underlying zoning of CPO, created on a 4.5 acre
parcel on the south sidr of PGA Boulevard, west of the Drivers License Facility.
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There bein;; no furth,�r (11;:cuss10n, iinyor Aldred declared the public hearing;
closed. By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
® Ordinance 13, 1983 on second reading by title only. Ordinance 13, 1983
was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE 14, Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open which was duly advertised
September 21, 1983 and held on the intent of creating 'Georgian Mews"
multi - family PUD on 11.79 -acre parcel on the southeast corner of Lilac Street
and Military Trail.
Mr. Jack Mathis, representing Globe U.S.A., Inc., addressed changes made to
the plans with the Council, which included: 1) a 35 foot buffer on the south
property line showing 10 feet more than the old plans; 2) concrete sidewalks
in front of the units instead of asphalt; 3) 20 additional future parking
spaces in reserve; 4) backouts at the end of each parking lot; and 5) 24 foot
roadways instead of the 20 foot roadways as shown previously. These were the
changes made due to concerns voiced by the Ce:.cil at t:ieir previous meeting.
Mrs. Alma Rose, 4401 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, was present and voiced
her concerns re: traffic, the south property line buffer and fencing.
® These concerns were answered by Mr. Jack Mathis.
Mr. John Rose, 4401 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, was present and questioned
the planning stages of this parcel of land.
There being no more comments from the public, Mayor Aldred declared the
Public Hearing closed. During the discussion, the developers were in agreement
that only a CBS or brick wall be permitted fronting on Military Trail, 5 feet
in height. Mr. Mathis advised the Council that the private streets within the
project will be maintained by the Homeowners Association; and that there will
be no assigned parking spaces.
Councilman Kiselewski stated he felt this project was not a good trade -off
for the City, and would rather the City receive a lesser amount of money
for the Recreation /Land Donation Account along with the developer reducing
the density of this project.
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In response to Councilman Martino, Mr. Jack Mathis advised that the developer
wa , in concurrence with the letter received from the City Engineer dated
October 6, 7.983. Mr. Tim Messler requested under item #3 of this letter,
the word "stabilized" be deleted and replaced by the word "compacted ".
He was advised to discuss this with the City Engineer, Lennart Lindahl,
and if he agrees, it will be changed. Another point that is to be expressed
is that the developer is to pay for the cost of parking in reserve if needed.
This was agreed upon by the developers. Mr. Mathis also agreed that there
will be only two signs for this project, one facing Military Trail and the
other to face Lilac Street.
After a five minute recess, the Council, along with the City Attorney, advised
the petitioners those items that were to be clearly understood, i.e., the
fencing along the south side of the property will be of wood shadow box and
placed in the easement; and the developer will maintain this fencing.
By a 3 - 2 vote the Deputy City Clerk read or, . _..:.nd reading by title only,
Ordinance 14, 1983 with the addition of the paragraphs of Sections 7 and 8
as composed by the City Attorney.
Ordinance 14, 1983 was adopted by a 3 to 2 vote with the insertions of new
Sections 7 and 8 and the numbering of the balance of the Sections revised
accordingly. Councilwoman Honroe and Councilman Kiselewski voted nay.
Councilwoman Monroe stated that she does not feel this project meets the intent
of a Planned Unit Development as far as imagination and ingenuity. She still
had problems with the parking situation and the density. Councilwoman Monroe
also stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Site Plan and
Appearance Review Committee havc turned down this project,
ORDINANCE 16, By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance 16, 1983
-- on first reading by title only. Ordinance 16, 1983 provides for an extension
of permissible time for completion of a PUD, with underlying zoning of CPO,
created on 1.76 -acre parcel on the east side of U.S. X11, south of PGA Boulevard.
Consideration of adoption of Ordinance 16, 1983 will take place at the
October 20, 1983 Pe7ular Meeting of the City Council.
PETITIONS AND COH UNICATIONS:
COUNCIL'Uk; Councilman Kiselewski advised he received a letter from Congressman Lewis
SELEidSKl re: the abilities of the Federal Communications Bureau and Perry Cable T.V.,
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ADJOUR ,VENT: There being no further business for discussion. the meeting was adjourned
at 10:35 P.M.
MAYOR C09 ' ILMAN
i VICE MAYOR UNC IRAN
COUNCILMAN
Roberta A. Pearce, Deputy City Clerk
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Mayor Aldred a94mowledged receipt of the following communications:
FLORIDA
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A letteromrremorating the 38th anniversity of the founding of the
NTERNATIONAL
United Nations, suggesting the City issue a pro< lamation.
PERRY CABLE
2.
A letter informing of sun spots effecting the cable reception on
T.U.
October 2 - 7, 1983.
JOHN
3.
A letter acknowledging receipt of Resolutions 52 and 53, 1983.
SANSBURY
MIRAMAR
4.
A letter thanking the City for the sign posted at Miramar Lane.
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PROPEHTY ASSOC.
PBG HIGH
5.
A letter stating they enjoy working with the City and look forward to
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Councilwoman Monroe's attendance at their Advisory Council meetings.
CHEMICAL
6.
A letter asking the City to support their efforts to fight the use of drugs.
COMPANY
ADJOUR ,VENT: There being no further business for discussion. the meeting was adjourned
at 10:35 P.M.
MAYOR C09 ' ILMAN
i VICE MAYOR UNC IRAN
COUNCILMAN
Roberta A. Pearce, Deputy City Clerk
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