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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 032378WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MARCH 23, 1978 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Kiedis at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiedis Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Martino, Councilman Feeney and Councilman Aldred. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting, as amended, were unanimously approved by the Council. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1978, as amended. were unanimously approved by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements: Easter Egg Hunt- March 24, 1978 at 9:00 A.M. at Plant Drive. Senior Citizens Dance - Monday, March 27, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. at Howell Watkins Junior High School. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, March 28, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Kiedis read a Proclamation declaring the month of Marche' 1978 as Alcoholism Awareness Month. RESOLUTIONS: Consideration of a resolution providing that certain disabled DISABLED persons are entitled to certificates and identification cards ONS: for parking privileges was workshopped by the Council. Mrs. Edith Judge who was responsible for and initiated Resolution 22, 1977 urging the passage of a bill filed by Respresentative Thomas Lewis and a Senate bill filed by Senator Henderson, addressed the Council requesting that they re- submit a Resolution to the Legislative Delegation amending Workshop Meeting, March 23, 1978 Page2 the Florida Statutes, removing the requirement that disabled persons must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle or own a motor vehicle to park in a handicap zone. At the suggestion of Councilman Feeney, signs indicating Handicap Zone will be placed at the City Hall , one on the ramp and one at the east parking lot. Mrs. Judge advised that the signs may be obtained from the Goodwill in West Palm Beach. Resolution 21, 1978 relative to disabled persons entitled to parking privileges will be considered by the Council at the Regular Meeting on April 6, 1978. RESOLUTION Resolution 20, 1978 entering into an agreement with the Tennis #20, 1978: Pro for the operation of a Tennis Pro Shop, as prepared by Attorney Brant was workshopped by the Council. At the suggestion of Councilman Feeney, the Council agreed to extend the Agreement until April 7, 1980. Resolution #20, 1978 will be considered by the Council at the Regular Meeting of April 6, 1978. ORDINANCES: The Council workshopped the plans for the Sandtree Commercial SANDTREE Recreational /Multiple Family PUD as proposed by Mr. R. G. PUD' Harris, to be located within Section 19- -42 -43 on the south side of Northlake Blvd. east of I -95, focusing on the items to be resolved between the developer and the Council prior to the preparation of an ordinance. Mr. Harris was requested to be present at the meeting at 10:00 P.M.to finalize the items of concern. ORDINANCE Ordinance 5, 1978 rezoning lands located within Section 7- 42--43 5, 1978: on a request from the Lake Park Lodge #2010, Loyal Order of the Moose, Inc. located east of Alt. AlA, south of RCA Blvd. and west of Monet Terrace was discussed by the Council. Workshop Meeting, March 23, 1978 Page 3 Vice Mayor Laurie stated he had talked to a resident of Monet Acres, which is adjacent to the proposed project, who was opposed to the rezoning, and related that the land is not entirely within the scope of the R -3C District, as shown on the Land Use Map. The City Manager John L. Orr advised that the widening of Alt. AlA from Northlake Blvd. north, was first on the priority list, and would include a 120' right -of -way. An opinion will be obtained from Marvin Hill, Land Planner, as to the depth of the R -3C District after the proposed widening of Alt. AIA. A Public Hearing will be held on Ordinance 5, 1978 at the Regular Meeting on april 6, 1978. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: RE VEST FOR A request from the Florida Aircraft Federal Credit Union to use USE OF TRAILER PRATT & a trailer on the RCA property now leased by Pratt Whitney was WHITNEY: —T considered by the Council. A representative of the Credit Union was present at the meeting, and in answer to a question posed by Vice Mayor Laurie, advised that there was no available space within any existing building at RCA; therefore the request for the use of a trailer on a temporary basis until another location could be found. The Credit Union is a non profit organization controlled by an elected board, and in answer to a question from Councilman Aldred, their banking connections are in a West Palm Beach bank. Councilman Feeney objected to the existance of a trailer, even on a temporary measure, and felt that space should be found in one of the buildings. The representative requested permission to move the trailer to the RCA location prior to the passage of the resolution. The Council concurred with this request, at the risk to the Workshop Meeting, March 23, 1978 Page 4 petitioner, with the exception of Councilman Feeney who was opposed to moving the trailer to the location prior to the passage of the resolution. A Resolution will be drafted by Attorney Brant for the Council's consideration at the Regular Meeting on April 6, 1978. ARTICLE V Article V, Update of the Zoning Code was reviewed by the Council, UPDATE OF —�� ZONING CODE: page by page, and minor changes were made. Two items of concern were expressed by Councilman Martino, and he will work with Attorney Brant to resolve same, for further consideration by the Council. PUD SECTION The City Manager was directed to prepare a schedule of Public OF CODE: Hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for adoption of the PUD Section of the Code. LIAISON MEMBERS Council representatives were selected to be liaison members TO ADVISORY v BOARDS: to the Advisory Board and Special Projects. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from: PHIL LEWIS: 1. Senator Phil Lewis expressing congratulations to Mr. Kiedis for being appointed Mayor. PEGGY EVATT: 2. County Commissioner Peggy B. Evatt, advising of North County Municipal Officials Meeting on April 3, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. at the Northeast County Courthouse Complex. CHARLES B. 3. Charles B. Wheeler, Mayor, Kansas City and Pete Wilson, Mayor WHEELER: San Diego, relative to the Mayors' Committee to Save the Hatch Act, which will be placed in the Council's Information Folder. JOHN P.�COLE:4. John P. Cole, Jr. Attorney for PB Cable TV re a request to the Federal Communications Commission to extend their certification to 1997. Attorney Brant was requested to review this letter and advise the Council. Workshop Meeting, March 23, 1978 Page 5 VERN 5,. Vern Stephenson, President, Palm Beach Gardens Youth STEPHENSON: Athletic Association requesting to hold the "Las Vegas Night" "LAS VEGAS in the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station on Saturday, May 20, 1978. NIGHT" The City Manager, John L. Orr, made the Council aware of the possible violation of the State Law relative to this type activity, however, final disposition is a matter of interpretation The Council expressed no objection to allowing the PBGYAA to hold the "Las Vegas Night" in the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station. The City Manager was instructed to notify the PBGYAA of the Council action. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: MARVIN HILL the Council concurrea with the suggestion of the City Manager LAND PLANNER: that Marvin Hill, Land Planner, be invited to attend a future planning meeting. TRI -CITY John L. Orr, City Manager commented that a tentative date of MEETING: April 4, 1978 had been scheduled for a Tri -City Meeting to be held at Lake Park Town Hall. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN MARTINO: Councilman Martino commented on the large number of street lights that are out in the City, which is being pursued by the City Manager. City Manager John L. Orr advised Councilman Martino that no answer has been received from Mr. Raymond Liberti, Director, Planning, Building and Zoning, Palm Beach County, relative to the motor home sales operation at the Intersection of 1 -95 and Northlake Blvd., in particular the lack of landscaping and the existance of a billboard type sign. The City Manager advised the outgoing letter file is located in the desk of the Secretary to the City manager for the Council's Workshop Meeting, March 23, 1978 Page 5 persual .� r `' `` F VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Laurie asked the status of the compliance to the LAS,..._ Landscape Ordinance, which he will list on his priority list for future consideration. COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney commented on the Balance Sheet reflecting FEENEY that both the court fines and the road and bridge fund are over the anticipated amount shown in the Budget. SANDTREE Mr. R. G. Harris, Mr. Chaunce Wallace and Mr. B. Baarcke were PUD: present at this time to discuss with the Council the items to be resolved regarding their request for Sandtree Commercial Recreational /Multiple Family PUD. After a lengthy discussion between the Council and the above mentioned Gentlemen, the items were resolved as follows: 1. The Council concurre- with the density of 8.4(after the removal of 2 units). 2. The Developer agreed to stagger the location of the buildings to achieve a greater distance between the buildings of approximately 201. 3. The Council concurred to the use of railroad ties along the parking areas to be used as car stops, and the use of mulch between the hedge and railroad ties to create a woody effect. The ties to be securely anchored. 4. The Council asked that the parking areas be made of concrete. Mr. Harris felt that the price of concrete was prohibitive, but agreed to obtain prices of concrete vs asphalt. 5. The Council agreed that the recreation area in the NE corner was sufficient and at the suggestion of Councilman Feeney, the Developer agreed to install a 4' fence around the kiddie park for the protection of the children. Workshop Meeting, March 23, 1978 Page 7 6. The Council agreed that 212 parking spaces be provided for each unit. The Developer agreed that by staggering and rearranging the units, this would be accomplished. 7. The Developer agreed to concrete sidewalks on both sides of the main road within the common area of the proposed PUD. 8. Mr. Chaunce Wallace, Engineer, for the project, provided a chart showing the percentage and square footage of the recreation areas, and offered that the 10% of the proposed gross area for parks and recreation had been met, without counting the tennis courts. Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Laurie and Councilman Aldred were of the opinion that the tennis courts could be omitted and a donation of $30,000 to the General Fund be made in lieu of this recreation area. Councilman Feeney felt that the tennis courts should remain and in addition, the City be funded. Mr. Harris, proposed that he would provide the two tennis courts, provide asphalt parking areas, and give a donation of $15,000 to the General Fund. The City Attorney recommended that an Ordinance should not be drafted at this point in time. The final determination was that Mr. Harris will obtain the cost of using concrete vs. asphalt for the parking lots, confirm the amount of donation to the General Fund of the City, and advise the City Manager prior to the Regular Meeting on April 6, 1978. At that meeting the Council will finalize the discussion before directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance. 9. The Developer will show the location on his plans of the garbage containers, for future approval. Workshop Meeting, March 23, 1978 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 A.M. Mayor Kiedis I� Vice Mayor Laurie Ci C1er Councilmaq eeney Councilman Martino ll� Councilman Aldred �r COUNCIL, REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ADVISORY BOARDS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS Three month periods MARTINO KIEJIS LAURIE FEEhTEYjALDREI PLANNING AND ZONING X COMMISSION BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRON- MENTAL COMMIT'T'EE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS X I MERIT SYSTEM BOARD i X RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD X __ - _ _ -- - -r--- - - + -- -- - TENNIS COMMITTEE X REPRESENTATIVE TO PBGYAA X PBG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD li 1_ x X X X