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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 101383CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 49 OCTOBER 13, 1983 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Aldred at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and 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, Councilman Martino, Councilwoman Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski. Vice Mayor Kiedis was not in attendance. City Msnager John Orr and Attorney George Baldwin were also in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Aldred announced that the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, October 19. 1983, at 7:30 P.M. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: Per the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance enabling the City to sell the 2.9 -acre parcel of land along Military Trail, adjacent to Carden Lakes, to the State DOT in the /amount of $175,000, for them to acquire the necessary right —of —way for 1 -95. Along with the Ordinance, the City Attorney will prepare the necessary Resolution to satisfy State requirements. It was stated for the record that Councilman Kiselewski and Councilwoman Monroe were both in favor of using this money only for the purchase of additional land, and not to be used for lighting of the ball fields, for example. Determination of where the money is to be used, will be a policy decision of the Council. SEACOAST UTILITY The City Manager advised the Council that the City is still challenging RATE INCREASE Seacoast Utility rote increase. The Public Service Commission held a hearing recently to establish the points that will be challenged. Mr. Howard Osterman, who represents North Palm Beach, showed up for the meeting, and stated he had "no problem" other than a few with the rate increase. The members of the Council requested the City Manager to contact the Village Manager of North Palm Beach, as to his feelings on Mr. Osterman's comment, i.e., there not be a problem. Mr. Orr further advised that the Hearing scheduled for October 27th & 28th, has been changed to sometime in February, and will keep the Council advised as to the date and time. City Council Workshop Meeting, 10/13/83 Page -2- REPORTS: OCOUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI: Councilman Kiselewski reported on the Beav`.ification and Environmental Committee meeting held last evening, and discussed their upcoming tree sale. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, t-he City Manager stated that the Hetzel Pageant is approximately 90% completed as far as the electrical violations are concerned. They did not complete all the work that was to have been done by October 1. Mr. Orr further stated that the City will not release power to the site until the work is finished; if we do not release the power, then Bankers Land Company will have to take a position. Per the request of the Council, the City Attorney will send a letter to Mr. Hetzel requesting he give the City a status report on his progress to date on the site. COUNCILWOMAN MONROE: Councilwoman Monroe stated she made a brief appearance at the High Schc this evening where they were discussing "Chemical People ", a drug abuse program sponsored by the Public Broadcasting System and First ® Lady, Nancy Regan. As soon as she has more information on the program, she will advise the Council. MAYOR ALDRCD: Mayor Aldred reported on an article recently appearing the Southern Living re: Kyle Vanderwende, a quarterback for the University of Miami, coming from the City of "Viest Palm Beach Gardens, an enclave so exclusive that it doesn't appear in Rand - McNally ". He will notify the magazine /author by letter, informing them that the correct name of the city is Palm Beach Gardens, and It does appear in Rand - McNally. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILWOMAN MONROE; Councilwoman Monroe requested that the monies left in the "Bruce King Donation Account" be used to instal_ a light at the muricipal complex 91gn . The City tIanager will report back to the Council at the next Reg�ilar meeting, the cost of the light. COUNCILMAN MARTINO: Councilman Martino requested a new flag be purchased for the Council Chambers. CUtIMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR IIENS NOT ON THE ,AGENDA• M€2. BOB HAMNER: fir. Bob Hamner, PBG, addressed the Council regarding his concern City Council Workshop Meeting, 10113183 Page -3- The landscaping for the site was addressed, and Attorney Smith stated they are proposing heavy vegetation and a fence to the front of the property, along with trees and berms. The parking lot, with the type of vegetation they wi11 be using, would not be that visible. The parking spaces would be 9' x 20' and are proposing a light in AOk the center of the parking lot, and on the building itself. The sign is going to be 62'. and they have relocated the fence on the east side of the building to the property line with vegetation. Attorney Smith further stated that the wood treatment on the building has been carried around to the Ellison Wilson side. over bicyclists speeding and not being observant of the traffic ® signals. The City Manager will check with the Por'ce Department as to how they are handling these violators, along with perhaps an article being placed in the City newsletter advising bicyclists to be more observant of traffic signals and speeding. COUNCILWOMAN MONROE: Councilwoman Monroe requested that the City Manager check with the Police Department re: school crossing guards on Holly Drive, stopping cars much too far in advance. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE 15, 1983 Attorney Larry Smith, representing Mr. R. DiGiavonni, contract purchaser, was in attendance to address the Council regarding annex- ation of .3 -acre parcel on northeast corner of Bomar Drive and Ellison Wilson Road and simultaneously zoning same PUD, with under- lying zoning of CPO. Attorney Smith stated, currently there is a 4 -plex rental apartment located on this parcel containing 3000 sq. ft. It is the intention of the petitioner to annex this parcel into the City and create a PUD with CPO zoning. They will remodel the existing building to consist of 4 professional offices. Originally, the plans indicated 14 parking spaces in front of the building, and were working with Dr. Giurato to lease 9 more spaces from his parking lot to the east of this site. Due to concerns voiced by the Council at a previous meeting, the plans were modified to show 10 parking spaces on site, which would allow for more open space. Attorney Smith stated they preferred to stay with the 14 parking spaces on site, as the last meeting they had with Dr. Giurate, he indicated that he m.iy not be ,ihle to l°,ise 9 sE,ace and mold possib'y only lease 4 or 5 spaces. The landscaping for the site was addressed, and Attorney Smith stated they are proposing heavy vegetation and a fence to the front of the property, along with trees and berms. The parking lot, with the type of vegetation they wi11 be using, would not be that visible. The parking spaces would be 9' x 20' and are proposing a light in AOk the center of the parking lot, and on the building itself. The sign is going to be 62'. and they have relocated the fence on the east side of the building to the property line with vegetation. Attorney Smith further stated that the wood treatment on the building has been carried around to the Ellison Wilson side. City Council Workshop Meeting, 10/13/83 Page -4- The medical Complex will be developed in three phases, each phase containing 2 buildings. The design of the buildings will allow the developer to maintain a great number of the existing trees. All of the trash areas will be screened from view, and all of the mechanical equipment will be screened and hidden from view. Attorney Jacobson further stated that the loop road will be completed at the end of Phase 11. Councilman Kiselevski expressed concern over the fact that the fire - fighting equipment not being able to get into the courtyard area to fight a fire, however, Fire Chief Arrants had looked over the plans and did not see a problem. The landscaping was a(�dressed for the site, to include a landscaped hedge on the property line in lieu of a stucco wall as requested by During the discussion, the main concern voiced by the Council was ® the parking, i.e., 14 spaces on the site still being too much, and the 9' wide parking spaces being t� nar,• -,w and suggested they go to ten -10 x 20 parking spaces, and lease the 4 or 5 spaces from Dr. Givarto. The Council also recommended, for the petitioner to consid perhaps installing paver blocks in the rear of his building For employee parking, if Dr. Givarto cannot lease the extra spaces. There being no further discussion, a Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of adoption of Ordinance 15, 1983, will take place at the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1983. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: CREATION OF A PUD,,WITH Attorney William J@COsbon, Authorized Agent , was in attendance ON 4 -ACRE PARCEL ON N. SIDE OF BURNS to address the Council pursuant to their request to create a PUU RD.AD, LAST OF LAZA 140. containing 4 acres, located on the north side of Burns Road, and east of the Plaza North Medical building, and zoning same as CPO, Commercial Professional Office . They are intending to develop 6 buildings, two and three stories in height, containing 75,000 sq. ft. to be used only as a medical and dental complex. The exteiiar of these buildings will be stucco with wood trim accents, and the buildings will cover 16.43oP of the land. They will be providing 300 parking spaces, all 9' x 181. The medical complex will have two proposed entrance /exits off of Burns Road. The medical Complex will be developed in three phases, each phase containing 2 buildings. The design of the buildings will allow the developer to maintain a great number of the existing trees. All of the trash areas will be screened from view, and all of the mechanical equipment will be screened and hidden from view. Attorney Jacobson further stated that the loop road will be completed at the end of Phase 11. Councilman Kiselevski expressed concern over the fact that the fire - fighting equipment not being able to get into the courtyard area to fight a fire, however, Fire Chief Arrants had looked over the plans and did not see a problem. The landscaping was a(�dressed for the site, to include a landscaped hedge on the property line in lieu of a stucco wall as requested by City Council Workshop Meeting, 10/13/83 Page -5- the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee. They are trying to ® preserve as many trees as possible on site, and will relocate/ replace as many trees as they can. Du ^ing the discussion on the landscaping, the Council requested the Urban Forester also look over the plans and physically go to the site for his comments /input. E CREATION OF MULTI- FAMILY POD PROPOSED TO CONSIST OF ?BO cIN?T5 AND BE LOCATFn -F TRACT 7r'M7 NATIONAL PCD The traffic for the project was addressed, and Attorney Jacobson stated that a traffic study was performed by Wm. G. Wallace Engineers, which stated the traffic generated by this project would not be so great as to overburden Burns Road. Some suggestions made, however, included a right turn lane coming west, and a left turn lane going east into the project. In addition, they will create both entrances when they do Phase 1. The members of the Council voiced their concern over future developments in the area which would impact Burns Road, and regje sted of the developer to perhaps have a study performed on the future traffic impact in this area on Burns Road. Attorney Jacobson stated the developers pro- pose to three -lane a portion of Burns Road in front of their site, depending on what is available for design, mostly on the west side Of the side, for a left turn lane, and possibly a right turn lane to the east of the site. The drainage for the site was addressed and a letter on file from Mr. Lindahl stated if the applicant can document the right to use the existing canal along the north property line, an acceptable positive outfall has been secured and the drainage design can proceed to a satisfactory conclusion. The developers will submit final drainage plans for his approval. Thcre being no further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to place Ordinance _, 1983, on first reading at the October 20, 1983 meeting. Mr. Jim Holloman, representing Lennar Homes, Inc. and PGA National Venture, Ltd., was in attendance to address the Council regarding their proposed multi - family PUD to consist of 280 units located on a 26.23 -acre tract in the M -21 PGA National PCD. The proposed density would be 10.7 units per acre. The open space for the site is gust under 60`,b. There will be 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. The primary entry into the project will be off of Ryder Cup Boulevard, with a loop road through the development, along with a secondary road off of Coventry Lane, with a stabilized turf area for emergency access. City Council Workshop Meeting, 30/13/83 Page -6- Mr. Holloman stated that these units will be marketed as seasonal units. The units will be two stories, ranging in size from 950 sq. ft. to 1050 sq. ft, There will b, 4 apartments per floor and 6 apartments per building. The exterior of the building will be of stucco with cement Lile roof, and wood accent trim on facias, The site is presently heavily wooded with sabal palms. They are intending to berm the entry and along the loop road. It is their intention to preserve as many Lrees on site as possible. The ones they will be removing will be planted throughout the project or across the street. They will be providing a 2 -acre recreational facility on site which will have a pool and cabana, and a promenade along with walkways. The dumpsters will be screened and located throughout the site. Drainage and paving was discussed, and Mr. Holloman stated the streets Will be private. A letter was on f_:_ F,om t`,c City Engineer stating he recommends the 24' aisle width be 25'; and the developers have no objections to this but would like it clarified. The City Engineer ® also stated several items were missing on the plat itself, which would have to be incorporated on the plans for final approval. In response to Councilman Kiselewski, Mr. Holloman stated they type of construction they are proposing for the--e units would be woad frame construction, along with stucco over wire lathes; however, due to the City's fire code, they may have to re- evaluate this type of construction and would then go to CBS or poured concrete. He will advise the Council at the next meeting as to what type of construction they will be using. Following their discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to have the City Attorney prepare a Resolution for the Council's consid- ation of adoption at the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1963. In the meantime, the developers will incorporate those items missing on the Plat for the City Engineer to review. ESTABLISHING A TASK Councilman Kiselewski opened up the discussion regarding his idea of FORCE COMM, TO MAKE establishing a Task -Force Committee to ,,iake recommendations to the City RECOMMENDATIONS T� y COUNCIL RE: NEED 7OR Council regarding the need For a City owned Library, and suggested 77Y-OWNED LIBRARY that each member of the Council appoint an individual who they feel could serve on this Committee. Councilman Kiselewski stated he did not necessarily want a city -owned library, buL thu,ighL a lask Force Committee could study all the alternatives. City Council Workshop Meeting, 10/13/83 Page -7- ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. C During their discussion, Mr. Jerry Brownlee, Director of the Palm ® Beach County Library, addressed the fount..' stating that the present library located in the Sun Building is too small, parking is a problem, and they are trying to come up with firms plans for a regional library. He also told the Council Lhat this is Ilia top priority durtinq the fiscal year to come up with some kind of building for short term location and to begin moving toward long term solution. He explained that a regional library would need about 25,000 sq. ft; and a better facility for the current library would need about 5,000 sq. ft. Some members of the Council suggested perhaps using the monies from the sale of the 2.9 -acre parcel along with monies received from Globe USA for the recreational /land account donation be used to construct a library on City -owned property and lease it to the County, under a double lease agreement. Following their discussion, the members of the Council were in agreement that Mr. Brownlee and Mr. Orr meet and report their findings back to the Council within 30 days, and to have a recommendation within • 60 days. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Aldred acknowledged receipt of the following communications: FLA. ADVISORY COUNCIL I. Advising the Council on the concern over Proposition One and the need for consistent information to educate the public regarding same. PUG CHATIBER OF COMM._ 2. Advising the City of a golf tournament they are sponsoring at the PGA National on October 22, 1983, beginning at 9:00 A.M. NATIONAL FUND RAISING 3. Pequesting a donation from the City for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. C