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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 041378WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS APRIL 13, 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 Regular Meeting of April 6, 1978, as amended, were unanimously approved by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS:Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements: Landscape Committee of Adjustment Meeting - Monday,April 17, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Senior's Dance - Howell Watkins Jr. High - Monday, April 17, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. A meeting on Monday, April 17, 1978 at 7 :30 P.M. at the North County Courthouse relative to the PGA project. PROCLAMATIONS_ A Proclamation declaring the month of May as State of Israel Month will be read at the May 4th Meeting. PBGHS The Cheerleaders from Palm Beach Gardens High School were unable CHEERLEADERS: to make their presentation, but will do so at a future meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Sam Carsillo, Chairman of the Beautification and Environmental Committee, advised he would make a report at the next meeting relative to the concerns of that committee. Gordon Hunter requested that he be advised of any action regarding Plat 4, when it is to be placed on a Council agenda. Workshop Meeting, April 13, 1978 Page 2 The City Manager .john L. Orr advised Mr. Hunter that there are seven bulletin boards at various locations in the City where the ..r agenda and notice of Public Hearings are posted, but he would notify him of future agenda items relative to Plat 4. ORDINANCES: The City Attorney did not receive the material from the developer ORDINANCE to enable him to prepare Ordinance 7, 1978 - the creation of 7, 1978: Sandtree Commercial Recreational /Multiple Family PUU; therefore any action was postponed. ORDINANCE Ordinance 9, 1978 adopting a new PUD Planned Unit Development �_ Section of the Palm Beach Gardens Code was workshopped by the Council and the changes made will be incorporated by the City Attorney in a new draft for consideration by the Council at the Public Hearing to be held April 20, 1978. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: "VISION ONE" Mr. Douglas Girvin, Attorney, representing Mr. C. A. Jones, Developer of the proposed "Vision One" Multiple Family Planned Unit Development to be located within Section 12 -42 -42 on a 11.4 acre tract of land presently zoned R -3 along the west side of Military Trail. at Burns Road, made a presentation to the Council referring to the contingencies outlined in the memo from the Planning and Zoning Commission as a result of their Public Hearing held March 28, 1978. He addressed the items as follows: 1. The south entrance will be eliminated, leaving one ingress and egress off Military Trail located directly opposite Burns Road. As the need exists the DOT will require a signal light at that intersection, with the developer contributin€ toward same. .­1 2. The area on the south side of the north -south canal across from the single family homes will not be elevated. Additional landscaping will be provided in that area along the canal to Workshop Meeting, April 13, 1978 Page 3 shield the lights from the vehicles and to provide a sound barrier. 3. The dempsey dumpsters will be moved away from the area adjacent to the canal and will be shielded from view by fencing and /or screening and by landscaping. 4. A safety factor will be provided between vehicles moving southbound on Military Trail and those vehicles pulling into the project on the interior road adjacent to Military Trail to eliminate the headlights confusing the south bound traffic, by placing a berm or natural land slope, to be heavily landscaped four feet in height, along Military Trail. Besides eliminating the visual problems it will reduce the noise to the units bordering that area. A deceleration lane will be provided on Military Trail going south, with one lane for entrance and 2 lanee for egress, which was proposed by the DOT for stacking. The developer had no objection to additional landscaping, and the entire project will be heavily landscaped and will exceed the Code requirements, which will be given final approval by the Site Plan Review Committee. Attorney Cirvin gave some general background of the project for those members of the Council who had not attended the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. He pointed out the density to be 9.7, which is less than the land use plan projection. He added that the loop road within the project will be dedicated to the public and the placement of the fire hydrants will be done in accordance with the Code. Recreational facilities have been provided, including a kiddie park, which will be centralized, maximizing the access for the small children; a picnic area, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Workshop Meeting, April 13, 1978 Page 4 A 5 foot wide jogging path will be provided around the perimeter of the project following the property line on the golf course. `-� He emphasized that the recreational areas are sufficient for the project in relation to the age group. The Council made their comments regarding the project as follows: Mayor Kiedis stated that he would like dense shrubbery, four foot high along the canal opposite the single family homes, and the use of trees in addition to the shrubbery at the location of the asphalt in the westerly corner. Vice Mayor Laurie suggested the use of a wooden slat fence in addition to the shrubbery along the canal. He asked for clarification of the passive area back of the jogging track, and requested that a basketball court and possibly a tennis court be provided for the residents of the project. He 11-1 commented that there was a lot of parking area in the northwest corner, and was in favor of adding more recreation amenities as he mentioned above, plus providing a donation to the City for recreational purposes. He requested an aerial be provided by the d(veloper showing the relationship of trees, etc. Discussion was held on the material for the jogging area and Vice Mayor Laurie suggested using pine bark, and the City Manager John L. Orr suggested a marl basewith wood chips. Attorney Girvin stated that .7 acres was set aside for recreation or 1.3 acres including the passive areas. Councilman Aldred echoed the remarks that it was the first time he had seen a "passive area" to be considered part of the recreation area, but agreed with the corcept of the kiddie park being centralized. Mr. Adeeb, Architect for the project, answered his question saying the children could ride their bicycles within the patio area. Workshop Meeting, April 13, 1978 Page 5 Councilman Feeney's opinion was that there was too much asphalt, he discounted the Golf Course as part of the PUD, very little �. green area and over populated. He favored a contribution to the City, additional recreational facilities and removal of approximately four units. Mr. C. A. Jones, Developer, commented that they intended to place benches along the jogging path, adjacent to the Golf Course, which he termed as passive recreation. He stated he was investigating, the economics allowing, the use of turf block with gravel for drainage for the parking lots, that would help the on -site drainage problem and would have a cobblestone effect. Councilman Martino was advised by the Architect, Mr. Adeeb, that the closest point of any building to another building was a minimum of 20 feet. Councilman Martino remarked he would like to see 2Z parking spaces per unit; suggested a concrete block wall with stucco, four foot high with landscaping for along the north side parking areas facing the canal; disliked the four buildings in a row on the south side, suggested the removal of 3 buildings; would prefer asphalt for the jogging path; suggested having exercising stations in acUition to the benches, and would like to see the developer give the City equal amount of money in lieu of tennis court and basketball court in the amount of $30,000 - $40,000, and let the City put in the amenity where it is most needed. Attorney Girvin responded that recreational vehicles will not be allowed in the project. 11� Mr. George Bayer, a member of the B &E Committeee, who was in the audience requested that the existing pine trees on the canal side be saved. Workshop Meeting, April 13, 1978 Page 6 Sam Carsillo, Chairman of the B &E Committee requested a shade 201 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES: ARTICLE VI: REWRITE OF u CODE: tree be placed every 50' to conform to the Code, suggested a cinder track for jogging and urged the City not to take over the dedication of the interior road. The developer and his attorney will take under consideration the comments of the Council and return with a formal application. The City Manager John L. Orr explained the concept of the Resolution relative to 201 WAter Pollution Control Facilities and the City Attorney was directed to revise the Resolution by adding a section to include an exception to the population projection as furnished by the University of Florida for the Council's consideration at the April 20th meeting. Article VI - Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations of the Palm Beach Gardens Code as rewritten was reviewed by the Council and will be reviewed again at a future date relative to the off street parking requirements. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from: ST MARY'S I. St. Mary's Hospital resolution in support of their HOSPITAL: Certificate of Need will be considered at the Regular Meeting on April 20, 1978. Councilman Martino and Councilman Feeney pointed out the lack of cooperation on the part of St. Mary's Hospital when the Palm Beach Gardens Community Hospital was asking for a Certificate of Need for their expansion. I -95 ACCESS 2. Resolution from the DOT approving designation of a temporary ROAD: access road off 1--95 while a cloverleaf is being constructed, will be considered at the Regular Meeting on April 20, 1978. DANIEL 3. Daniel J. Lynch, Chairman, Frequency Coordination Committee LYNCH: Workshop Meeting, April 13, 1978 Page 7 to Chief Edwards, Police Department, regarding the problem the Police Department is experiencing with its communications system. The City Manager was directed to contact Congressman Bafalis to ask the FCC to grant relief. NPBC 4. North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce notice of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: breakfast. REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported he had attended the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held April 11, 1978, the minutes were available in the information folder. Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the Tri City Meeting held April 10, 1978 and the B &E Committee Meeting held April 12, 1978. Councilman Martino reported he had attended the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held April 11, 1978. Councilman Aldred reported he had attended the B &E Committee Meeting held April 12, 1978 and advised of their plans to award a beautification plaque each month to winner from different areas of the City; 12 new black olive trees were planted on MacArthur Blvd.and are in need of fertilizer and water; questioned when the 50 Malayan trees will be received; requested use of land in the Public Works Yard to grow Acacia trees and Palms; questioned if there was a way to levy a fine on a violator for willfully not attending a Landscape Committee of Adjustment Meeting, and the timetable for curbing of Holly Drive. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: OVERLAY OF 1. At the recommendation of the City Manager, the Council HOLLY DRIVE: unanimously approved the overlay of Holly Drive west from Military Trail to the Avenue of PGA in the amount of $24,481.00 Workshop Meeting, April 13, 1978 Page 8 $20,481.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account and $4,000.00 from the Anti- Recession Fund. Work will be started the week of April 17th. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Councilman Martino asked the mechanics of allowing a resident to use a public utility easement which is located within the side yard, which the City Clerk will research. Mayor Kiedis pointed out that many lights were out at the home plate area at Plant Drive Park and requested that these lights be replaced. Councilman Aldred made note that the home plate area at the T -ball field #2 was wet and muddy, possibly from a broken pipe. ADJOURNMENT: No furthur business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. �14ayor Kiedis Vice Mayor Laurie ity CAr �k Councilman Martino Coun ilmAn Pe e 1 Councilman Aldred