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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 061980CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH rARDCNS JUNE 19, 1980 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm peach Gardens was called Lo order by Mayor Oick Feeney at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military ?rail, Palm Beach Garder,s, 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 Feeney, Councilm&,i Kiedis, Councilman Laurie, and COUncilwoman Monroe. Attorney William Brant and City Manager John Orr were also in attendance. Vice Mayor Aldred was not io attendance due to a business commitment -. IIINU[ES_ the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 5, 1980 were unanimously �— approved by the Council, as amended. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Feeney announced that a meeting '•r the City's Planning and Zoning Commission will Lake place on Tuesday, June 24, 1980 at 7:30 P.M.; and a General Membership Meeting of the PBCYAA will take place or Wednesday, June 25, I980 at 8:00 P.M.. PROCLAVIATIO,N'S: Mayon- Feency read a Proclamation proclaiming June 26 - July 21 1980 : "Certified Engineering Technician Week ". Mayor Feeney presented this proclamation to Ms. Seena J. Hardie, National 'Director of the Palm Beach Chapter of the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians. PRESE":TAITGN Or CERTIFICAIE OF APPRECIATTON TO HANK NOLAN', MEMBCR OF POLICE DEPT. FOR - - -- 15 YEARS °— - Mayor Feeney presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Hank Nolan, Police Captain /Acting Police Chief, for fifteen years of service on the City's Police Forre. COi'V,11-N'TS FttOM 711E PUBLIC FOR 1TE115 NOT ON THE AGENDA: MR. SAPiJEL Hr. Samuel Carsilio, 10063 Dahlia Ave.. PI3G, addressed the Council re: C.ARSILLO: the road eight -of -way of PGA Boulevard needing a general clean -up; the progress of the City's Cieautification and Environmental Committee on an identifying sign for the municipal complex; the location of a bike path along lilitary Trail, south of the Plat 4 subdivision; the status of ® the bike path the City and County approved for Lighthouse Drive, east of Alternate A -I -A; the location of "no crossing median" signs at Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail; the Beautification and Environmental Com- mittee's plans to plant landscaping in an area -along Crestdale Street, per the suggestion or Mr. Joe Dolan; the status of the fully- actuated City Council Regular Meeting, 6/19/80 11 11 Page 2 traffic signal the County had scheduled for installation at the inter- section of Holly Drive and Military Trail on June 9, 1980; and the need for the four- laning of [11litary Trail and the cleaning of the canal behind the homes on Honeysuckle Avenue. MR. E. B. In response to Mr. E. B. Shearin, 4567 Holly Drive, PBG, the Council Sih advised that they were not in favor of proposing to the Inter -City First Aid Squad that they provide free transportation service to members of the PBGYAA that become injured/ill during their activities, partly because their lack of collecting funds in the past has caused them to experience financial problems; and prior to the Council making appointments to the newly - created lode Enforcement Board, additional applications will be sought. h�R. BOB Mr. Bob Yeager, President of the Plat #4 Homeowners Association, presented YEAGER the Council a petition with signatures of 323 residents of the single - family s,,bdivision requesting that a bicycle path be constructed along Nrorth M• Iitary Trail from the subdi. .,won to PGA Boulevard, In a commun- ic -ition dated June 10, 1980, Mayor Feeney included the City's request for matcrinq fends from the County For this project. Mayor Feeney will for- ward this petition to County Commissioner Peggy Evatt to accompany this letter. 'R. GEORGc In response: to Mr. George Carter, Lighthouse Drive, PBG, the City Manager` fAif TR advised that the City will be removing the Cocoanut Palm Trees that have died from lethal yellowing from public property. RESOLUTIONS By e unanimous vote of the Council, the Citv Clerk read in full Resolution RE50LUTION 37, 37, 19eO, accepting the uedication of Rainwood Drive located within L;.� 1980 P,ainwood West Subdivision. Resolution 37, 1980 was unanimously adopted by fhe Council. ORDINANCES Mayor Feeney de l -)red the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised ORDINANCE 0, 19HU Mav 26, 1980, and held on the intent of Ordinance 8, 1980, providing for - the rezoning of Lots 1 & 2 of Brock 52 and Lots 1 - 4 and a part of Lot 5 of Block 53 of the PGA National Golf Club Estates Plat No. 2, totaling 2.386 acres, on the west side of Military Trail, south of the Thompson River from RH -Nigh Density Residential District to CPO - Commercial Pro- fessional Office District. This Ordinance is based on the petition of Attorney Ciklin, authorized agent for Messrs. B. H. Vaughn and Jack A. White, thn joint owners of the two lots in Block 52,and Mr. Harry S. Hamilton, caner, as trustee, of the balance of the lands. City Council Regular Meeting, 5/19/80 Page 3 In the absence of Attorney Ciklir, Mr. Ed Oliver of Oliver and Glidden, Agbk ® Architect,, addressed the Council demonstrating what could be built on th.Ls pioperty under the current zoning classification of RH -High Density Residential District (i.e., 28 dwelling units In one clongnted five -story structure or in two five -story structures) and what could /would be developed if the rezoning request is granted (i.e., one two -story professional /medical office building with 22,000 sq. ft. of leasable J space with a dotal lot coverage of 14.1 %; and approximately 250 of the building to be used for medical offices and the balance to he used for professional offices). Mr. Glidden stated for the record that to the best of his knowledge his clients intend to develop this property per what he ham: represented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. (Mr. White and Mr. Hamilton's representative, Mr. Gifford Dean, did not state anything contrary to this and the site plan presented will be made a part of the City's records.) In response to the Council's concern, Mr. Dean spoke on behalf of his colleagues and assured the Council the separate parcels owned by the nifferent individuals will be combined and recorded under a Unity of Title. Mr. White concurred with this. Section 7 of Article VII of the City's Zoning Codes requires that whenever commercial lands abut residential Lind„ a 15' -wide landscaped huffer area t with a solid fence the minimum of 6' in height be located along the abutting property line, wh rh is in .iddctron to the setback rcquirements of the z -ling class-.° =c ian. Messrs. Dean, White, and Glidden acknow- ledged this requirement and were receptive to the fencing being con- structed of cement material. At their mcrting of April h. 1900, thr Planninr and 'Zoning Commission adoF,ted a motion to recommend to the Council the denial of the subgect ezoninq request. This recommendation uaf: based on various reasons .including the traffic impact CPO usage would have on Military Trail, the "spot zoning" it would create, and the precedence it would set for future zoning rcqueaLs on Military 1r_rl. The City Attorney rendered the opinion that taking into consideration the current usage of the lands between Holly Drive and PGA Boulevard, this ® would not create "spot zoning "; and the Council basing this rezoning request on its own merit would not pose a legal problem from the stand- point of setting a precedence. City Council Regular Meetina, 6/19/80 Page 4 Several members of the audience, including Mr. Bill Markham, Mr. Sam Carsillo, Mr. Robert Wilmuth, Ms. Rebecca King, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Bryant, Mr. John Nora, Mr. E. B. Shearin, and Mr. George Carter, addressed the Council re: this rezoning request. All of these residents, with the exception of Ms. King, either supported the request or had no negative comments regarding it. Ms. King offered that 'she would prefer the lands be down - graded in zoning to medium density residential district. Mayor Feeney declared the Pub],,r hearing closed. By a motion made by Councilman Kiedis, seconded by Councilman Laurie, and a vote of three ayes and one nay, the City Clerk read Ordinance 8, 1980 in full on second reading. (Vote on motion: Mayor Feeney, Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Laurie voted aye; Councilwoman Monroe voted nay) By a mctzon made by Councilman Kiedis, seconded by Councilman Laurie, and a vote of three ayes and one nay, Ordinance 8, 1980 was adopted by the Council. (Vote on motion: Mayor Feeney, Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Laurie voted aye; Councilw: s Monroe voted nay) Councilwoman Monroe offered that she voted against this rezoning request mainly because there are areas vi-thin the City that are more - suited for ® this type of a development; and during the hours of "peak" traffic, the CPO usage will have a significantly greater impact on Military lrail, which has not been scheduled for widening. Mayor Feenov offered that alLhough he had reservations, he granted this regue -;t because thn;e that would be most affected (i.e., thoac that lave/ own properly ire that vicinity) supported it. ORDINANCE 10, By a unanimoUs vot^ of the Council, the City Clerk read by title only 19mT-- on first reading Ordinance 10 1980 a , providing for the annexation of a .15 -acre parcel or land located contiguous to the west of the Biscayne Federal Savinos & Loan Associacron Bank on the northwest corner of U. S. Hichway #3 and PGA Boulevard with the zoning classification of CG -1 - General Commercial District. A Public Bearing and the Council': consideration,cf adoption of Ordinance 10, 1980 will take place at the Regular Meeting of .'uly 3, 1980. - i7 _.J City Council. Regular Meeting, 6119180 Page 5 ORDINANCE 9, The City Attorney was requested to incorporate the thoughts of the -- Council into the June 4, 1980 draft of Ordinance 9, 1980, providing fc.r the creation of a FUD with CPO usage on a 11.818 -acre parcel of land located contiguous to the north of the Oakbrook Square Shopping Center on the northeast corner of PGA Boulevard and U. S. Highway G. Attorney George Ord, authorized agent For Onkhrook Square Associates in their application to the City for the creation of the "Oakbrook Square Office Complex" PUD, will meet with the City Attorney to exchange ideas re: these revisions to Sections 3 and 5 of the Ordinance. A Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of adoption of Ordinance 9, 1980 will take place at the Regular Meeting of July 3, 1980. CHANGING OF The June 17, 1980 draft of an Ordinance that .includes the changing of HOURS TOR- S ELLIN' G S[_RUING the hours the sale /service of alcoholic beverages is permitted may be ALCOHOL BEV. considered for workshop at a future meeting when :: full Council is in attendance. In the meantime, the City Manager will accumulate supporting data. if any, for the Council's consi.&* -ion of this greater restriction. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: CP,EATION OF Mr. Robert Slater, Architect and one of the four stockholders in the WINCHESTER I COURTS II PtJU COURTS lJinchester Development Corporation, addressed the Council pursuant to th discussions at the Workshop Meeting of flay 22, 1980 re: their application for the creation of the "Winchester Courts I1" multi - family PUD on a 20 -acre parcel of land located on the vest side of M)litary Trail at Elm Avenur. Mr. Slater offered that per the suggestions of the Council at this meet- ing, they have reduced the quantity of development phases from eight to five; rather than having dempsy dumpsters, the residents will place their garbage /trash containers curbside: and with the Council's permission, they vrll construct a bicyclei'pedestrLan path along the west side of Military Frail between the Elm Street extension and northern border of the Gardens Lakes project instead of locating the 3/4 -mils logging trail they had proposed for on -site. this bicycle /pedestrian path would be constructed during the first phase of development. Mr. Slater requested that pursuant to the intent of the City's PUD Code, the Council consider permitting them to deviate from the parking require - ment of three stalls Der unit and provide two and one -half with sufficient open area to expand the facilities in the event they are deemed necessary. Winchcste,: Development Corporation or their successors would be financially responsible for this expansion. City Council Regular Meeting, 6/19/80 Page 6 An Ordinance creating the "Winchester Courts II" PUD will he considered by the Council for first reading at the Regular Meeting of July 3, 1980. APPROVAL OF At their meeting of May 27. 1980, the Planninc -:nd Zoning Commission PLATS 4 & 5 J NAT'L adopted a motion recommending to the Council the approval /adoption of PCU the 498.11 -acre single - family /multi - family "Marlwood" Plat (Plat 114) on lands west of Ryder Cup Boulevard, north of the "M -45" tract on the Master Plan for the PGA National PCD, with the 69.49 -acre "M -13" tract as an "out - parcel ". Mr. Hank Skokowski, !_and Planner and authorized agent for the Florida Realty Building Company, addressed the Council introducing this proposed project. Mr. Skokowski advised that due to various reasons, the developer has now chosen to separate these lands into two plats. Although the posting of performance bonds for the on -site improvements on the lands of both plats will be accomplished concurrently, the racording /developing of the plats will be done at different points in time with Plat A being the first. Referencing the Master Plan for the PGA National, the 150.514 -acre Plat V4 will be bordered on the east by Ryder Cup Boulevard, the south by the southern extremity of the "N -13" tract, the north by PGA Boulevard, and the west by an imaginery line running from the southwestern corner of the "M -13" tract north to PGA Boulevard. This Plat will include 87 single - family lots, Wilderness Preserve areas. and a multi -- family area and a passive park area on the sites designatoe for Golf flaintenorre on the original Master Plan. Application will be made in the Future for the creation of PUDs on the areas proposed for multi- family residential and a passive park. The 278.1063 -acre flat lfS will be bordered on the east by Plat 114, on the north by PGA Boulevard, the south by the southern extremity of the "M -13" tract, and the west by the westernmost border of the entire 2340.9222 - acre PGA National Project, This Plat will include J95 single - family lots and Wilderness Preserve areas. Mr. Skokowski pointed out that even though the original Master Plan for this project permits /designates a total_ of 428 dwelling units on the lands of Plats 4 & 5, they have proposed a total of 282 single - family lots. The Council suggested that the developer discuss with the City Attori..;y his proposal to recover this 146 -unit reduction in a multi - family PUD they will be making application for in the future. City Council Regular Meeting, 6/19/80 Page i A communication of this date has been placed on file from the City Engineer outlining his comments re: the engineering plans and plat that accompanied the initial application (i.e., the lands unseparated). The deficiencies will be resolved by the applicant prior to the Council's consideration of a Resolution adopting these plats in the future. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Council re: the lands, as separated, at their meeting of June 24, 1980. ADVERTISING AT At "heir meeting of June 10, 1960, the Site Plan and Appearance Roview PBGHS F001BALL FIELD Committee recommended to the Council that the athletic department of the Palm Beach Gardens High School be permitted on a one -year trial basis to place advertising on the inside of their football field as a method of raising funds for their athletic program. This request of the high school was considered by the Committee per the direction of the Council at the June 5, 1980 meeting. Mr. Robin Robinson, Head Football Coach for the Palm Beach Gardens High Community School, addressed the Council pursuant to this "courtesy" request. The proposed "sign advertising program" will enable interestoo persons and husinesses to promote their personal or business interests and at the same time, provide the athletic program at the school Uith a "needed monetary boost ". The maximum of ten 4' a 8' wooden s,icns would be placed on the fencing at each end zone facing inword toward the field of play during the months of September through February. The signs woirld all have a white back- ground with the businesses own identifying colors /logos. In the event a signs) bears graffiti, the sign(s) will be removed. Acknowledging the fact that schools are exempt, by the atate, from com- pliance with the City's Codes and the scncol wishes the Council's feel- ings re: this program, Ilayor Feeney, Councilman Laurie, and Councilwoman Monroe gave their consent, by acquiesce, on a one -year trial ha,is. f'ounciJman Kiedis was not i,i favor of the proposal, as it is in violation of the City's Sign Code. SALE OF CITY'S It was the concensus of the Council members present that the City Manager LOT IN PLAT 6 take whatever steps necessary to redefine Lot 12, Block 68, of Plat #6 to include an easement sufficient in width for the City to gain access to /across the Earman Rivei, so the balance of this lot owned by the City can be sold by sealed bids. City Council Regular'Meeting, 6/19/80 0 0 Page 8 REPORTS: Mayor Feeney reported that he attended a meeting held this date in the MAYOR FEENEY Palm Beach County Commissioners Chambers concerning the North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport Site Selection Study. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: AWARDING OF BID Per the recommendation of the City Manager and Public Works Department, CAZ—&—ZHASSIS the City Council unanimously awarded the bid received by the City on ]RUCK FOR PW June 5, 1980 from Bay Ford Truck Sales, Inc., for one new 1980 Ford Cab and Chassis; Truck in the amount of $33,149.08 - monics to be taken from account 15- 64.10. ADJOURNMENT. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:00 A.M. .June 20, 1980. _l NI EEENEY�\ / NCILMXN VICE MAYOR ALDRED LITY CLERK it COUNCILWOMAN MONROE 11 s June 13, 1980 T0: Members of the City Council FROM: The Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee RE: Formal Action taken at the Site Plan and Appearance Review Meeting of June 10, 19GO At the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee Meeting of June 10, 1980, a motion was made and adopted that they recommend to the City Council that the athletic department of Palm Beach Gardens High School be a'-loved to go ahead with their program of advertising around their football field, and that they be allowed to do this on a trial basis for a period of one year.