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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 051878REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MAY 18, 1978 The Regular 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 North 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 Feeney and Councilman Aldred. Councilman Martino was absent. Attorney Brant was in attendance. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 11, 1978 were unanimously approved by the Council as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements: Tri -City Meeting - Monday, May 22, 1978 at Palm Beach Gardens.. Senior's dinner dance - Monday, May 22, 1978 at Howell Watkins Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, May 23, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 23, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. JIM BATEMAN: Jim Bateman, Account Manager for NCR Computer Systems addressed the Council presenting a proposal for a mini computer system for the City to solve their data processing needs. A formal demonstration to actually see the computer work will be scheduled for the Council. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Mr. Rogers, 4413 Crestdale Street asked the Council what action had been taken regarding his complaint at the Workshop Meeting on May 11, 1978 about the unkept yard of his neighbor, and his request to amend the ordinance to differentiate between W Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE 7, Page 2 improved and unimproved property as to the height of grass allowed to grow before it constitutes a menace. The City Manager, John L. Orr advised that action is being taken on this particular complaint and consideration will be given to an ordinance to lower the height restriction. Resolution 32, 1978 appointing members to the Board of Trustees of the Policemen's Retirement Trust Fund was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. Resolution 33, 1978 supporting the Local Government Comprehensive Planning act of 1975 was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. Mayor Kiedis declared the Public Hearing open on consideration of Ordinance P. 1978, the creation of a Planned Unit Develop- ment within Section. 1942 -43 on a petition from Mr. R. G. Harris as duly advertised on May 3, 1978, .together with the notice of Public Hearing on the zoning change for the above mentioned Planned Unit Development within Section 19 -42 -43 containing commercial recreational and multiple family usage, also duly advertised on May 3, 1978. PUBLIC HEAR - Mr. Buddy Baarcke, a partner of Mr. Harris, asked that the Public Hearing be recessed until Mr. Harris made his appearance. Mayor Kiedis recessed the meeting until the arrival of Mr. Harris. ORDINANCE 10, Ordinance 10, 1978 rezoning certain lands located in Section 5 -42 -43 from A-•1 to R -5 was read on first reading, by title only, by the City Clerk on a unanimous motion of the Council. A Public Hearing and second reading of the Ordinance will be held at the Regular Meeting on June 15, 1978. l Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 Page 3 Councilman Feeney requested that the property in question be indicated on a zoning map for clarification. ORDINANCE 11, By a unanimous vote of the Council, Ordinance 11, 1978 rezoning certain lands located in Section 5 -42 -43 from R -5 to R -3C and C-1 was read on first reading, by title only, by the City Clerk. Mr. Clair Andersen, agent for David Hendel, owner of the parcel of land in question, pointed out the area on an aerial map for the clarification of the council. Ordinance 10 and Ordinance 11 will be workshopped at the meeting on May 25, 1978. ORDINANCE 7, Mayor Kiedis reconvened the Public Hearing on consideration 1978 s of Ordinance 7, 1978. There were no comments from members of the audience. The City Clerk read into the rE-cord a letter from Kenneth W. May, 529 Overlook Drive, North Palm Beach, that was hand delivered prior to the meeting, stating they had no objection to the proposed PUD. The City Manager, John L. Orr recommended that the Public Hearing be recessed, and Mr. Harris consented, for the reasons that the final plans had not been received in time for the Attorney and the City Council to make a final review, and there were several areas not clarified for the drafting of a new ordinance. The Council agreed to recess the Public Hearing until the Regular Meeting on June 1, 1978, and to workshop the ordinance on May 25, 1978. ORDINANCE 12, By a unanimous vote of the Council, Ordinance 12, 1978 creation 19 78: of "Vision One" multiple family Planned Unit Development within r Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 Page 4 Section 12 -42 -42 was read by title only, on first reading by the City Clerk. Ordinance 12, 1978 will be workshopped at the May 25th meeting. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: GLENBROOK Mr. Jack Potrekas, Axchitect, for the proposed Glenbrook Apt. complex to be located on the Southwest corner of Lilac Street and Plant Drive addressed the Council in reference to a letter from the City Manager for preliminary appeal prior to the decision for final approval by the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee. Mr. Potrekas supplied the Council with a copy of a document addressing the items of contention, as follows: 1. The ingress and egress at the west end of the project is a service road to the High School owned by Bankers Life and \­_1 deeded to the School Board for their complete usage to the school. Mr. Nicholas Raich, the developer, has requested co- usage of this 50' x 150' road for egress only of an apartment parking lot of 24 spaces, from the Palm Beach County School Board. They in turn have indicated they see no problem if the condominium association will maintain the road from the inter- section of Lilac Street for a distance of 200'. An alternate traffic scheme was proposed consisting of a single entrance off Lilac Street. The Council concurred that this traffic pattern should be used. 2. Mr. Potrekas proposed a pedestrian path on the drainage easement consisting of a shell rock base with bark chips, with � a 6' high fence the entire length of the property from east to west. It was the consensus of the Council that the area should be grassed. f Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 Page 5 3. A copy of the Declaration of Condominium was given to Attorney Brant for his review. A copy will be given to the U City Manager for his review. 4. At the recommendation of Mayor Kiedis, with the Council's concurrence, Mr. Raich will discuss with the City Manager the N idea of giving a donation to the City for recreational purposes, inasmuch as the project lacks recreational amenities for the children. 5. Mr. Potrekas made reference to the letter from Ted Climer, Vice President of Palm Beach County Utilities Compaly, requesting that the parking lot layout be submitted to them prior to construction relative to the existing lift station on the property. Written approval has been given by Mark Garnett, as to the screening and access to the lift station subject to final approval by the Site Plan and Appearance Committee. The Council requested that a letter must be obtained from Ted Climer with his approval, since he was the originator of the letter requesting the layout. 6. Mr. Potrekas provided a computation from William G. Wallace, Engineer, as to the number of sq.ft. in the parcel and the number of units allowed, which is 51.91. He pointed out that in order to legally compute the sq.ft. to 52 units, the developer is prepared to purchase an additional 200 sq.ft. which is the radius of Lilac St., to make the required square footage for 52 units. The Council requested that Howard Searcy compute the figures to compare with Mr. Wallace's figure. Mr. Don Vogel, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, spoke from the audience, and suggested that as the City grows, Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 Page 6 and more plans are reviewed,, that the City Manager, the City Attorney and City Engineer bcndle the details of the projects without the City Council becoming involved. Mayor Kiedis reiterated that the City Manager had asked for the Council to get involved in this project because of his concerns regarding certain items. Vice Mayor Laurie expressed that it was time well spent, because of its proximity to Plant Drive, and his concern about the lack of recreation and the maximum possible density; and as a result of this meeting he had a closer look at this project for the protection of the taxpayers money, and with the result that Mr. Raich had agreed to meet with the City Manager to discuss a monetary donation. Councilman Feeney commented that he felt without question, that \---I 22 units per acre was too high, and proposed that an emergency ordinance be drafted, temporarily placing a building moratorium on all R -3 zoning. He was concerned about the impact relative to the noise pollution, light pollution, etc. from Plant Drive, and the lack of a traffic impact analysis if Plant Drive, which is currently zoned R -3 and on a one yeer lease renewal basis, were lost, and conceivably 154 additional units could be built on that property. Charles Jacobs, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, clarified that they have recommended in the new zoning update, • density of 12 units per acre with a maximum of 15 units in • PUD. 111� Councilman Aldred inquired if the developer had to file with the land sale court, and if so, suggested getting a legal opinion regarding selling condominiums next to a park that 0 Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 Page 7 is leased and still available for residential, if it has to be disclosed in the advertising circulars. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Potrekas attend the Council meeting on May 25th to briefly wind up the items for final approval before he appears before the Site Plan and Appearance Committee for final approval. This will also allow Councilman Martino, who is absent, to give his input. Consideration will be given at the Workshop Meeting May 25th on an emergency ordinance declaring a moratorium on building in all R -3 zoning, and as recommended by Councilman Feeney, a study conducted as to the merit of allowing 22 units per acre in the R -3 zoning category. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from: ,,.--,,PRATT & WRITNEYI. Invitation from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft to an "open house" on June 3, 1978. REP.JAMES: 2. Rep. Bill James, relative to mopeds and Annexation of Enclaves. REP. TAYLOR: 3. Rep. Bill Taylor relating to annexation of enclaves. The City Manager was asked to reply to these Representatives enclosing a zoning map penciled in red of the existing enclave areas in the City, how long they have existed, plus the fact that the Council feels 20 acres is acceptable. MILLY WARREN: 4. Milly Warren letter of resignation from the Beautification and Environmental Committee. DAWN DARBY: 5. Dawn Darby, 4413 Fuchsia Circle South letter of complaint `.� will be placed in the information folder. 6. Mayor K; edis read the letter he had sent to the County Commission relative to the endorsing a Fair Tax Council. Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 Page 8 REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported he had attended the Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting, and that the minutes are in the information folder for the Council's perusal. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: PLANT DRIVE At the recommendation of the City Manager, the Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to write a letter to Mr. Cargill, Bankers Life and Casualty, to renew the lease on Plant Drive Park and to mention a possible negotiation for the purchase of same by a referendum vote of the people. PUD REQUIRE— The Council unanimously agreed with the policy recommended MENTSa by the City Manager that all documents required for PUD, prior to preparing of an ordinance be in the office of the City Clerk on Firday prior to the Council meeting on the next Thursday. -MEDICAL INS. By unanimous vote of the Council, and at the recommendation of POLICY — RENEWAL: the City Manager, authorization was given to retain Connecticut General Insurance Company for the City's medical and health insurance carrier for the coming year. PURCHASE OF The City manager recommended, and the Council unanimously TUNE UUNTRUL:- agreed to authorize $780.00 to purchase a "tone control" for the base station and one unit in a police car to overcome the override problem with the communications system, monies to come from the Contingency Fund. Vice Mayor Laurie asked that a guarantee from the contractor be obtained stating the system would resolve the problem. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: PRIORITY The priority lists received from the Council will be LT=— collated for review at the May 25th meeting. Regular Meeting, May 18, 1978 Page 9 Councilman Feeney requested that the PGA median strip be trimmed and cut. Vice Mayor Laurie asked the City Manager to investigate the delay in the closing of the railroad crossing gates at Burns Road and Alt. AlA. Vice Mayor Laurie asked the City Manager to investigate the hazard of railroad cars carrying noxious chemicals. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11 :15 P.M. i f �J lj Mayor Kiedis 1 � ;d i f i r ✓L � ' �� �G �'L Vice Mayor Laurie City Clerk Councilman Martino Councili -an Feeney Councilman Aldred