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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 042778WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS APRIL 27, 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 Feeney, Councilman Martino and Councilman Aldred. Attorney Brant was in attendance. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 1978 were unanimously adopted by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced that the Exchange Club of Northern Palm Beach will male a presentation of a Freedom Shrine on Saturday, April 29, 1978 at 2:00 P.M. at City Hall. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Kiedis read a Proclamation declaring April 30 - May 7, 1 1978 as Soil Stewardship Week. ^ CHEERLEADERS FROM PALM BEACH GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATION: The varsity cheerleaders of Palm Beach Gardens High School, under the leadership of Peggy Schneider gave a 15 minute demonstration of their abilities. Mrs. Schneider related that they will compete in partner cheerleading in Dallas, Texas at SMU from August 5th - August 14th, and need funds to help pay their expenses. Councilman Martino commented on the contribution that Peggy has given to the youth of the area through cheerleading and thanked her, on behalf of the Council and the citizensJfor her 12 years of service in this area. Workshop Meeting, April 27, 1978 Page 2 The Council concurred to provide the shirts as requested to wear at this competition, as a minimum, and final consideration will be given at the Regular Meeting on May 4, 1978. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Sam Carsillo spoke from the audience requesting that the contractors in Plat 4 clean up the debris that is flying around; requested that the Police patrol the area near the median strip at Holly Drive and I -95 at 6:00 A.M. to prevent cars from crossing the median at that point. Councilman Feeney in answer to a question posed by Mr. Carsillo, advised that the Board of Directors of the Palm Beach Gardens Community Hospital have scheduled a meeting in three weeks, and he will bring up the subject of the proposed helicopter pad for that location. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 29, 1978 endorsing the concept of the Professional RESOLUTION 29, Golfers' Association Resort Community was workshopped and input will be added to the resolution relative to the Loxahatchee Slough for the Regular Meeting on May 4, 1978. NORTH COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS FACILITY: Ms. Chris DeSandolo, Research Specialist, Department of Human Resources, made a short presentation relative to the need to locate and utilize lands under municipal control in the north county area for the development of a North County Senior Citizens Facility. She stated the County will provide funds for a 16,000 sq.ft. facility to provide health, social and recreation programs for the seniors, and are asking for a 22 acre site to locate the building. 11- Adm. and Mrs. Ed Weimer, members of the Palm Beach Gardens Senior Citizens, were in the audience, and indicated they did not want to participate in a County endeavor because of the Workshop Meeting, April 27, 1978 Page 3 problems it would cause in scheduling and priorities. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE 7, Councilman Martino suggested that the County use the Beach Bond money to purchase the 25 acre Rybovich property which would suit the needs for this area and provide the acreage needed for a Senior Citizens center. The Council concurred that they were land poor and had no suitable location to offer. Clair Andersen, spoke from the audience stating that $200,000 was available immediately for a total of $600,000 in all for a center to be located in the area north of Northlake Blvd., and recommended that the City donate 22 acres of the 122 acre parcel on Burns Road, across from the Fire Station to the County for this use. Ordinance 7, 1978 Sandtree Commercial Recreational /Multiple Family PUD was workshopped by the Council. Mr. Harris, developer of the project iquestioned in Section 1 of the ordinance reference to a minimum set back of 20 feet between residential buildings, and asked that it read 20 feet from any side window of a building. The Council concurred to the location of the buildings as shown on the site plan, which will be reflected in the Ordinance as an attachment. On page 2, Section 1 of the ordinance, the word southerly will be changed to read southeasterly. Page 3 E of the ordinance, for clarification, the words "within park lands" will be added after recreational facility. The developer expressed concern relative to Section 2.B. that he would be responsible for the entire cost of the traffic control device at Northlake Blvd., and agreed to provide a Workshop Meeting, April 27, 1978 Page 4 deposit of $25,000.00 in escrow for this purpose if a provision was made to assure that the developers of the other lands in that area would pay their pro -rata share of the device. Attorney Brant agreed to contact the attorney for the other property owner for a solution. Page 2, Section 2.A, second paragraph delete the word "sidewalks" Page 4, Section 5 - 4th paragraph delete the word "partial ". The Council concurred that the location and type of garbage containers could be incorporated in the final site plan, and instructed the Attorney to include this provision in the Ordinance. ITEMS FOR DISUCSSION: CABLE TV: SHELL ROCK PATH TO BALL - FIELDS: Mr. Gilchrist, representing Palm Beach Cable Television Company, addressed the Council requesting that they be allowed to construct a tower for microwave receiving purposes, at their facility located on Ironwood Road in the M -lA Zoning District, and advised of their plans to expand and improve the service to Palm Beach Gardens on the additional lands they own at that location. Mayor Kiedis explained that under the present zoning, a tower would not be allowed as a permitted use or as a conditional use. The Council concurred that consideration of the problem be given to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation to the Council. Mayor Kiedi.s advised of his requestfor a shell rock path from the west baseball field to the east baseball field, and the Council unanimously concurred to this request and directed the City Manager to proceed at an approximate cost of $2.50 per yard for 70 yds. The location of the path will be staked by Workshop Meeting, April 27, 1978 Mayor Kiedis and Councilman Feeney. Page 5 MATCHING FUNDSAt the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council BICYCLE PATHS: unanimously directed the City Manager to seek tentative approval for matching funds amount of $10,000. Manager to include Trail to Riverside the Publix parking Sandalwood PUD to that the developer from the County for bicycle paths, in the as per the drawing provided by the City the south side of Burns Road from Military Drive; Meridian Way to Lighthouse Drive; along lot on Lighthouse Drive. The area from the k1lamanda Drive was deleted, with the thought should provide this path. GRANT MONEY Councilman Martino suggested that consideration be given to USES: applying for matching funds from this same grant for a ballfield, gazebo for senior citizens, etc., and the City Manager was directed to obtain a copy of the grant to determine what uses the money can be used for, for consideration at the May 4th meeting. Pat Smith, spoke from the audience seeking information relative to the County providing a bicycle path on Prosperity Farms Road between Burns Road and PGA Blvd., which the City Manager will explore. "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 the west side of Military Trail at Burns Road, presented a new Site Plan for the project and explained the changes made to the plan as a result of discussions with the Councilat previous workshop meetings. Mr. Girvin explained the roadway into the project has been increased and set back from the entrance; turf blocks will be used for the parking spaces, with a possible use of bricks Workshop Meeting, April 27, 1978 Page 6 for the sidewalks; extended the cul -de -sac to the west and provided a block wall heavily landscaped to screen the lights I­' from the adjacent residential area; provided a tennis court in the north corner adjacent to Military Trail to be dedicated to the City for use by the general public; a jogging path to follow the boundary line of the property; picnic areas, horseshoes and exercise stations along the jogging path; and a tot lot area with amenities. The Council concurred that the new site plan showed a tremendous improvement, however, reservations were expressed that the tennis court would be of no value to the City in that location, and indicated a donation could be better utilized to provide facilities for all the residents. Councilman Martino indicated he would like to have 4 additional buildings removed, and expressed reservations as to the service road and its relation to Military Trail right -of -way line. Mr. C. A. Jones, developer, proposed to donate $28,000 to the City for recreational use and will provide the tennis court for the use of the residents in the project only. Mr. Kiselewski offered that there were 2 parking spaces provided for each apartment with 7 additional spaces. The Council agreed to the offer made by Mr. C.A. Jones and directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for consideration by the Council as discussed. COUNCIL Council priorities will be discussed at the Regular Meeting PRIORITIES: on May 4, 1978. �P &Z The recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission RECOMMENDATIONS: ��� will be read and discussed at the Regular Meeting on May 4, 1978. Workshop Meeting, April 27, 1978 Page 7 A Resolution regarding Annexation of Enclaves and a Resolution regarding moped riders required to wear helmets will be considered at the May 4th meeting. ORDINANCE 9, The City Manager John L. Orr presented a letter from a 1978: contractor relative to Ordinance 9, 1978 adopting a new PUD section of the Code which will be addressed by the Council at a future date. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: FREEDOM SHRINE:Vice Mayor Laurie reported that Dick Lynch will represent Pratt ADJOURNMENT: and Whitney at the dedication of the Freedom Shrine to the City on Saturday, April 29 ,1978 at 2:00 P.M. Mayor Kiedis asked that the lights at the home plate area at PLant Drive be redirected. Councilman Martino asked that consideration be given to replacing the stop sign at Gardens East and Meridian Way. No further business, the meeting adjourned at midnight. Mayo .Kied1 Vice Mayor Laurie ty Clerk ,C dncilm n Feeney r Councilman Martino -~ Councilman Aldred