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.
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The City Manager .john L. Orr advised Mr. Hunter that there are
seven bulletin boards at various locations in the City where the
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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$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.
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Vice Mayor Laurie
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Councilman Martino
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Councilman Aldred