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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
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During their discussion, Mr. Jerry Brownlee, Director of the Palm
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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
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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.
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