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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 060382CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS JUNE 3, 1982 The Regular Meeting of the city Council was called to order by Mayor Kiselewski 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 City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiselewski, Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Aldred. Councilman Martino was not in attendance. Also in attendance were City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant. MINUTES: The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of April 22, 1982, were unanimously approved by the Council, as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiselewski announced that at 7:30 P.M., on June 8, 1982, meetings will convene of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission, Fire Department, Recreation Advisory Board, and Merit System Board; and that on June 9, 1982, meetings of the City's Zoning Board of Appeals and Beautification and Environmental Committee will convene at 7:30 F.M.. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: REVAMPING ASSEM- Providing for improvements to the Assembly Room will be considered at a BLY ROOM meeting in the near future when a full Council is in attendance. In the meantime, the Council will be provided additional cost estimates, includ- ing those for carpeting, paneling, and, if needed, lighting improvements and additional /better furnishings. Also, the Building Official will explore the feasibility /cost for adding a porte cochere to the entrance. DONATION OF The City Manager referenced i communication of this date from the Police BULLET -PROOF VESTS Department inviting the Council to attend, on June 9th, the demonstration TO CITY of Soft Body Armour (Bullet Proof Vests) by Mrs. Deborah Kennedy of 10612 Avenue of PGA, PBG. In appreciation for assistance rendered, Mrs. Kennedy and her family are donating these vests manufactured by Safnriland of California to the entire department - an approx. $9,000 value. ORDINANCES: Mayor Kiselewski declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly adver.- �ORDINANCL' 6, tiled May 11th, 18th, and 25th, and June 1st; and held on the intent of 1982 Ordinance 6, 1982, providing for the annexation of a .945 -acre parcel on the northeast corner of Ellison Wilson Road and PGA Boulevard and simul- taneously zoning same CPO - Commercial Professional Office District, per the petition of the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. City Council Regular Meeting, 6/3182 Page 2 Mayor Kiselewski acknowledged receipt of a communication dated May 20, ® 1982, from County Administrator John C. Sansbury advising that the Board of :ounty Commissioners officially received and filed our Resolution 21, 1982, requesting, pursuant to Section 171.062 of Chapter 171 of Florida Statutes, permission for CPO - Commercial Professional Office usage of this .945 -acre parcel currently zoned in the County as RH -High Density Residential District and indicated on their Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Medium- High /High Density Residential; and that it has been forwarded to their Planning, Building, and Zoning Department for review. Mr. Ted Brown, Realtor and Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce's Building Committee, addressed the Council advising they understand that without the above - referenced waiver, CPO usage of the land will not be permissible for two years from effective date of the annexation Ordinance, if adopted. They would be satisfied with this. Councilwoman Monroe noted that the subject parcel is, excluding roadways, abutted on all sides by properties zoned for residential usage; and that, quoting from the City's Zoning Codes, "It is intended that these districts (i.e., the requested CPO) be used as a transition between more intensive commercial uses and residential developments. ". She felt zoning the subject parcel CPO would provide for "spot zoning "; and recommended, perhaps, the Countv be approached re: rezoning the whole strip of land along PGA Boulevard. Mr. Brown replied by offering that if the Countv were receptive to the requested change in zoning, the Chamber would not be petitioning the City for the annexation /zoning of the lands. Members of the public have not expressed objection to the zoning request. Also, he felt CPO zoning provides for the most practical /logical use of the lands. Mr. Rudy Arsenicos, architect and member of the Chamber's Building Com- mittee, addressed the Council in reference to Vice Mayor Monroe's com- ments, offering that he felt zoning the subject parcel CPO would meet the "spirit" of the Code - the residential lands to the north would be buffered from PGA Boulevard. Councilman Aldred concurre,' with this. In response to Mr. Bill Markham, 10330 N. Military Tr., PBG, the Mayor ® advised that the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce has represented they wish to locate their office on this parcel. City Council Regular Meeting, 6/3/82 Page 3 The City Attorney advised granting the subject request would not be in violation of the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. If approved, legal steps would have to be subsequently taken for it to include the lands. With no further comments Zrom members of the public, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on second reading, Ordinance 6, 1982. A motion was made by Councilman Kiedis, seconded by Councilman Aldred, the Council adopt Ordinance 6, 1982. Vote on motion: Mayor Kiselewski, Councilman Kiedis, and Council- man Aldred voted aye; Vice Mayor Monroe voted nay. Ordinance 6, 1982 was adopted by the Council by a vote of three ayes and one nay. ORDINANCE 7, Mayor Kiselewski declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly adver- 19�T tised May 12, 1982, and held on the intent of Ordinance 7, 1982, regulating the storage and rerioval of building materials and equipment on vacant lands within the City. Mr. Lew Lauder, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Palm Beach County, addressed the Council advising they endorse the intent of this Ordinance; however, they recommend the inclusion of a provision to exempt bona fide hardship cases. The City Attorney clarified that the City's Code Enforcement Officer and Board are vested with the authority to give hardship cases relief. With no further comments from members of the public, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on second reading, Ordinance 7, 1982. Ordinanc. ), 1982, was unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINAN_C_E_ 14, In response to Councilman Kiedis, the City Attorney advised that, in the 1982 near future, a settlement should be reached re: N.P.B. Holdings, Inc. implementing their agreement to dedicate "Sandtree Drive" to the City. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on first reading, Ordinance 14, 1982, providing for an extension of the ® permissible time for the "Sandtree" multi - family PUD created via Ordinance 7, 1978. A Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of second reading of Ordinance 14, 1982, will take place at the Regular Meeting of July 1, 1982. City Council Regular Meeting, 6/3/82 Page 4 ORDINANCE 15, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, I1932 on first reading, Ordinance 15, 1982, providing for an extension of the permissible time for the completion of the "Oakbrook Office Park" PUD created via Ordinance 9, 1980, A Public Hearing and the Council's con- sideration of adoption of Ordinance 15, 1982, will take place at the Regular Meeting of July 1, 1982. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: RESOLUTION 23, Mr. Hank Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio, Mr. Gerald A. Goray, 1982 Vice President of National Investment Company and General Partner of PGA National Venture, Ltd., and Mr. Conrad W. Schaeffer, Consulting Engineer, addressed the Council referencing the discussions at the Workshop Meeting of May 27, 1982, re: the application of PGA National Venture, Ltd. for the creation of the 48.64 -acre "Devonshire" multi - family PUB, with 521 dwelling units, on the M -21 and M -22 tracts of the PGA National PCD. At the Regular Meeting of June 17, 1982, the Council will consider adoption of Resolution 23, 1982, providing for this PUDs creation. In the meantime, the petitioner will provide supportive data re: the quantity ® of paved parking stalls proposed to be provided per dwelling unit and for the clubhouse; and the City Attorney and Mr. Goray will recommend verbiage, to be a part of the Resolution, outlining what will prompt the requirement of the developer to pave the reserved parking stalls. Also, the Fire Chief will expound on his comments re: this project, including how access will be gained to the backs of Buildings F and G. Mr. Goray related they would abide by a decision of the Council requiring them to pave reserved parking stalls, subsequent to exercising a Public Hearing where their traffic consultant, too, would be afforded an oppor- tunity to give input; and requested a poll of the Council members as to their receptiveness to the project, recognizing the fact a "triggering mechanism" meeting the Council's approval will be a part of Resolution 23, 1982, formally creating this PUD. A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council, indicating they ;could approve the application of PGA National Venture, Ltd. for the creation of the "Devonshire" PUD, provided a means is formulated to resolve a possible future problem with the deviation from the City's Parking Code Requirements (i.e., 1 stalls per unit in lieu of 2). City Council Regular Meeting, 6/3/82 Page 5 ORDINANCE 12, Mayor Kiselewski referenced the discussions of the Council at the Workshop Meeting of May 27, 1982, re: Ordinance 12, 1982, regulating the storage of recreational vehicles on residentially -zoned lands; and reported that, per his research, the recorded deed restrictions on plats within the City do not address this subject. Recognizing the fact this Ordinance would impose a hardship on residents that would be unable to continue to store recreational vehicles at their homes, Councilman Aldred suggested, and other members of the Council concurred, they discuss, at some future date, a viable alternative (i.e., the City, perhaps, providing an area for the storage of recrea- tional vehicles). A motion was made by Councilman Kiedis, seconded by Councilman Aldred, Ordinance 12, 1982, not be scheduled /duly advertised for Public Hearing and consideration of Second Reading; and be defeated at this point. Discussion on the motion: Mayor Kiselewski. felt that since this Ordinance had been read on first reading, the residents should be afforded an opportunity to provide their input at a duly advertised ® �A Public Hearing. Vote on motion: Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Aldred voted aye; Mayor Kiselewski voted nay. By a vote of three ayes and one nay, Ordinance 12, 1982, will not be considered for adoption by the Council. PETTTTONS AND CON2MICATTONS: Mayor Kiselewski acknowledged receipt of the following: THE COURTYARD 1. Message from Mr. Gary R. Krielow, President of The Courtyard Gardens GARDENS DEVELOP- MENT CORP. Development Corporation, that the "Sunshine Party" scheduled for June 11th has been postponed. STATE DOT 2. Communication from the State DOT, responding, in the negative, to the request of the developer of "Shady Lakes" for a curb cut in the PGA Boulevard median. POLICE CHIEF ED 3. Report from Police Chief Edward Himmelsbach re: the need for addi- HIIL*lELSBACH tional personnel in the department this /next fiscal year. (The various department lieads wore requested to submit justification for major expenses they propose for the 1982/1983 fiscal year by June 15th for analysis during budget preparation.) City Council Regular Meeting, 6/3/82 Page 6 At some future date, consideration will be given to the feasibility of purchasing /leasing a dual- purpose computer -m to ultimately reduce the quantity of personnel that would otherwise be needed to operate the City. Per the City Administrator, one is not feasible at this time. LANDSCAPING PGA Vice Mayor Monroe acknowledged receipt of the June 1, 1982 communication BLVD. MEDIAN AT HOLIDAY INN of Mr. D. Stewart McKerchar, re: the Holiday Inn's willingness to land- scape the PGA Boulevard median, if the City will provide for its main- tenance and irrigation. This subject will be discussed at the Regular Meeting of June 17th. In the meantime, the Public Works Department will be requested to provide cost estimates for the installation of the irrigation system. This proposed project has been referred to the City's Beautification and Environmental Committee for comment. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.. El U x64`1;X1�z0KZ_ MAYOR Kf5'1~LEWSKI / UNCILMAN KIEDIS VICE MAYOR MONROE COUNCILMAN ALDRED CITY CLERK LQ/C. Cw�J COUNCILMAN MARTINO E is CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 10500 N MfLI)ARY TRAIL • I-ALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 • 622.1200 June 3, 1982 TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Mrs. Deborah Kennedy of 10612 Avenue of PGA, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with Safariland of California, will present a demonstration of the practicality of Soft Body Armour (Bullet Proof Vests) at the site of the Palm Beach Gardens Firearms Training Range, located on the Beeline Highway, Highway 710. Mrs. Kennedy has been a resident of our City kite 1972. In all that time, she states she has nothing but praise for the Police Department and the City she lives in. The demonstration is being given prior to Mrs. Kennedy and her family presenting the entire Pol- ice Department with body armour manufactured by Safariland. There are several grades of bullet proof vests. The demonstration will assist the Police Department in choosing the best, most suited for its needs in this climate and area. Cost of the vests is approximately $9,000.00. This generous gift was prompted by assistance rendered to her by two Palm Beach Gardens Police officers. Mrs. Kennedy will be at the demon- stration with refreshments for those that attend. PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT