HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 052578WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MAY 25, 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 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 Martino, Councilman Feeney
and Councilman Aldred. Attorney Brant was in attendance.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1978 were
unanimously approved by the Council, as amended.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced that the Palm Beach Gardens Youth
Athletic Association would hold a meeting on Wednesday, May
31, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room.
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City Manager John L. Orr announced that a Tri City Meeting had'
tentatively been scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 1978 at 7:30 P
at the North Palm Beach Village Hall.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There were no comments from the members of the audience.
RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 34, 1978 appointing an alternate member to the
RESOLUTION 34, Zoning Board of Appeals was reviewed and will be placed on
the agenda of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1978 for
consideration.
RESOLUTION 35, Resolution
35, 1978 appointing
members to
the Site
Plan and
Appearance
Review Committee was
reviewed
and will
be placed
on the agenda of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1978 for
consideration.
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PROCLAMATIONS:Mayor Kiedis read a Proclamation declaring May 25, 1978 as
Alice Jean Kerslake Day in the City.
The City Manager, John L. Orr, together with the employees
presented the City Clerk with a necklace inscribed ten years
1968 -78 for ten years of service to the City.
ORDINANCES: Ordinance 10, 1978 rezoning certain lands located in Section
ORDINANCE 10, 5 -42 -43 from A -1 to R -5 was workshopped by the Council.
1978:
Clair Andersen, agent for HGGS Associates explained his petition
to rezone 20 acres of land located in Section 5 -42 -43 and lying
immediately west of the Meadows Mobile Home Park, to allow for
an extension of the Meadows Mobile Home Park. He pointed out
to the Council on a Site Plan prepared by Schwaab & Twitty,
Architects, the area in question, and advised that the existing
mobile home park consists of 35.7 acres with 233 units for a
density of 6.52 gross units per acre. The proposed expansion
area is 19.78 acres with 142 units for a density of 7.2 units
per acre. R -5 Zoning allows 10.9 units per acre.
Mr. Andersen indicated the existing sewer plant will be
removed, and sewer facilities will be provided to the entire
area in about 120 days. Part of the contract for purchase is
a 60' easement, which will be grassed, and could be used for
ingress and egress for utility purposes and an emergency access
to Prosperity Farms Road. It was the consensus of the Council
that Howard Searcy, Engineer, should review the plans with
the idea of a permanent exit to Prosperity Farms Road. Mr.
Andersen agreed to have the County traffic engineering depart-
ment again review the plans with this in mind, for a
recommendation to the Council.
A typical section of PGA Blvd. and Prosperity Farms Road as they
will exist has been prepared by Gee and Jensen for the County
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ORDINANCE 11,
1978:
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and the DOT. Mr. Andersen offered that the ingress and egress
will be on PGA Blvd. which will be ultimately six lanes and
will contain a cross walk and pedestrian push button facility.
The recreational needs are being addressed by the Architect
to accommodate the future expansion. Mayor Kiedis asked Mr.
Andersen to provide, at the Public Hearing, the intent of the
developer in relation to providing additional recreational
areas for the proposed project.
Mr. Andersen remarked that at the time the Land Use Plan was
adopted, it was the consensus of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council to omit any additional R -5
zoning in the City, and therefore his client is proposing to
transfer the existing undeveloped R -5 zoning to this 20 acre
parcel.
Second reading and a Public Hearing on the Ordinance will be held
on June 15, 1978.
Ordinance 11, 1978 rezoning certain lands located in Section
5 -42 -43 from R -5 to R -3C and C -2 was workshopped by the Council.
Clair Andersen, representing HCGS Associates, explained that
the reason for this rezoning request is a swap of the presently
zoned R -5 zoning located on the west side of Prosperity Farms
Road, south of PGA Blvd. to C -2 zoning on 5.510 acres located
on the northeast corner of the tract and the remaining to be
zoned R -3C, Medium Density Residential District. The parcel
requested to be zoned R -3C is contiguous to existing R -3C zoned
land to the south, and the parcel requested to be zoned C -2
is an extension of the existing C -2 lands to the north.
The R -3C zoning would block off strip zoning to the south and
would act as a buffer zone. It would also surround the C -2
zoning and architecturally the general concept would become
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part of the residential. Mr. Andersen commented R -3C would
serve a needed facility for the expansion of housing for the
�..✓ proposed Junior College aid for residential development that would
take place south of this on both sides of Prosperity Farms Road.
The C -2 will be developed into a residential, type neighborhood
shopping center that would be an asset to the neighborhood.
Mr. Andersen stated he had talked with Marvin Hill, Land Planner,
who had stated based on their discussion, the pluses for
additional commercial zoning in that area would out weigh the
minuses, especially if the developer tied it in with the
neighborhood architectural style.
At the suggestion of Councilman Feeney, the City manager will
get an opinion from Marvin Hill if this is acceptable.
Mayor Kiedis suggested that the residents living on Floral
Lane in the County be notified of the public hearing.
Councilman Martino suggested, and Mr. Andersen agreed to
determine from the petitioner if he would consider rezoning the
land to a PUD.
A Public hearing and second reading will be held on Ordinance
11, 1978 on June 15, 1978.
ORDINANCE 7, A new draft of Ordinance 7, 1978, as prepared by Attorney Brant,
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on the creation of a Planned Unit Development within Section
19 -42 -43 on a petition from Mr. R. C. Harris, was reviewed by
the Council and Mr. Harris for any discrepancies. A letter
will be obtained from Howard Searcy stating that the drainage
is in good order, and a final review of the plans will be made
111-� by Jack Hanson, the Building Official.
After a review of the Ordinance, all of the items were
satisfied and the recessed Public Hearing will be continued
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to June 1, 1978.
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ORDINANCE 12, Attorney Girvin was present to review and answer any questions
relative to Ordinance 12, 1978, the creation of "Vision One"
multiple family Planned Unit Development within Section 12 -42 -42
as proposed by his client Mr.C,. A.Jones.
The following recommended changes were made to the Ordinance:
Page 2, Paragraph 4A, the method of payment of monies was
amended to read $14,000 due and payable after CO's for 30 living
units and the balance of $14,000 upon CO'S for 90 living units.
At the recommendation of Attorney Girvin, the Council concurred
that on Page 3, Paragraph 9 be amended to read all required
recreational facilities less the tennis courts shall be
constructed in final form prior to issuance of a CO for the 50th
residential unit and the tennis court shall be installed at the
issuance of the 80th CO.
Attorney Girvin questioned the necessity of Paragraph 8, page 2
since the road would be private.
The Council concurred with Attorney Girvin, and directed the City
Attorney to amend this paragraph that a CO would not be issued
until they have provided to the units, subject to sale, ingress
and egress to a public thoroughfare.
Howard Searcy will provide a letter attesting to the approval
of the drainage plan.
Mr. Jones will provide a copy of the phases as established,
for clarification of the City Attorney.
A Public Hearing and second reading of Ordinance 12, 1978 will
1-1� lie held on June 15, 1978.
ITEMS FOR DISCU$SION:
GLENBROOK Mr, Jack Potrekas, Architect for the proposed Glenbrook Apt.
APTS.: T — ~�
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complex to be located on the southwest corner of Lilac Street
and Plant Drive reviewed the items referenced in a letter from
the City Manager appealing the final approval by the Site Plan
and Appearance Review Committee, for the benefit of the Council,
in particular Councilman Martino who was absent at the last
meeting. He additionally commented that Mr. Raich had met with
the City manager, John L. Orr, and a firm commit ment had not
been made as to the amount of monies he will donate to the City
for recreational purposes, inasmuch as the project lacks
recreational amenities for the children.
The City manager John L. Orr commented that the standard
Declaration of Condominium they had submitted for review would
suffice, butthe document would have to be filed with the State
prior to final Site Plan Review.
Mr. Potrekas provided proof of written approval by Mr. Ted
Cli.mer as to the screening and access to the lift station,
adjacent to the project.
Mr. Potrekas offered that Mr. Raich is negotiating purchase
of land on the corner of Lilac Street and Lilac Street extension
to make the required square footage to allow for 52 units to
be constructed, and provided a letter to that effect from Mr.
Ed Riggins, representative who is negotiating the purchase.
Councilman Aldred suggested that the petitioner provide
additional bleachers for along the south perimeter of the
project. Mr. Potrekas mentioned that the City's existing
bleachers and scoreboard appear to be located on Mr. Raich's
property.
Councilman Martino commented that he was not convinced that the
Project would be of a benefit to the City, that the developer
bad chosen a poor site for what they were attempting to
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accomplish, by placing it next to a highly used recreational
area with light pollution, noise pollution etc., and that he
was bothered by the plan to develop the property to the maximum
density.
Councilman Martino proposed that the City pursue the purchase
of the property. The Council concurred and directed the City
Manager to approach the owners to purchase the property.
ORD.- IMPOSING An emergency ordinance, as prepared by the City Attorney at
MORATORIUM ON
R -3; the direction of the Council, imposing a moratorium on the
issuance of building permits for construction of buildings
in all R -3 high density residential zoning districts was given
to the Council for their review.
Councilman Feeney reiterated for the record that he had proposed
the Ordinance and his concern was with the R -3 zoning on property
that was zoned in 1967 and since that time many changes had
transpired within the City, and the reason is to take a look at
all the R -3 sections and make a determination as to what the
emotional, physiological and sociological impact would be from
noise, density, etc. The Council has been diligent in not
permitting, even under a PUD, anything more than 10 units per
acre. What is necessary is to have a study conducted by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, the Land Planner and perhaps a
separate committee to determine what R -3 sections exist and
what effect they would have if they continued R -3 with 22 units
per acre, or whether or note indeed, in the Land Use Plan, the
most we allow under multiple family is 15 units per acre. So
this Ordinance would allow that 90 day period of time,to go
back and finalize these determinations.
The City Attorney was directed to elaborate, as outlined by
Councilman Feeney, relative to a study as to the reduction of
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the density in the R -3 zoning and its effect on the Community,
for consideration at the Regular Meeting on June 1, 1978.
�,,ITEMS_BY CITY MANAGER_
CINNAMON The City Manager, John L. Orr called to the attention of the
PROJECT:
Council a project that is being proposed to be built on the
north side of PGA Blvd., across from Woodland Lakes and
contiguous to City property, and related that he was protesting
this development because the City would feel the total impact
without receiving any benefits, and he felt it should be annexed
into the City.
He further recommended that the Council authorize the City
Attorney to draw up a resolution to the County in total
disagreement of the concept of this project, and advise that it
should be annexed into the City.
Mr. Conrad peSantis, representing the developer of the proposed
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"Cinnamon Project" pointed out that he had first brought the
plans into the City Manager, and that it had only been delivered
to the County the day before. He also mentioned that they were
not developing it in the County to get high density, but were
projecting a density of 6.13, and the County allows 15 units
per acre.
He confirmed with his client that they are willing to consider
annexation into the City, but since they are in total compliance
with the County requirements, they wish to proceed with the
County so that they can get under way, and possibly annex into
the City at a later date.
The Council concurred with the City Manager that it is not the
position of the City to annex this property after it has been
accepted by the County under Site Plan Review and the building
permits have been issued.
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The City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution to the
County opposing this development. The Council informed Mr.
D'eSantis that the City Manager and City Attorney would be glad
to discuss the procedures for annexation.
COMMUNICATION The City Manager reported he had received a letter from
PROBLEM
Congressman Bafalis and Representative Bill Taylor relative to
the communication problem in the Police Department.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Mayor Kiedis reported he had attended the meeting of the School
Board Advisory Council.
Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the Planning; and
Zoning Commission Meeting and the Senior's dinner dance.
Vice Mayor Laurie suggested that more than one proposal be
Obtained relative to a computer system for the City.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 12 :15 A.M.
Mayor Kiedis
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Vice TMayor — Laurie
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