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ROLL CALL
MINUTES:
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
FEBRUARY 2, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Vice Mayor Laurie 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 was called by Secretary Roberta Pearce and present were:
Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Martino, Councilman Kiedis and
Councilman Wiley. Mayor Feeney was absent. Attorney Brant
was in attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1978, as
amended, were unanimously approved by the Council.
The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of January 26, 1978 were
unanimously approved by the Council as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vice Mayor Laurie made the following announcements:
A Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting would be
held Wednesday, February 8, 1978 at 7:30P.M.
The Voter Registration Books close on Friday, February 10, 1978
for the General Election to be held March 14, 1978.
Candidates for City Council may file between February 14 -28.
The three vacancies are Group 1, Group 3 and Group 5.
Vice Mayor Laurie stated that he would seek reelection in Group 1
Councilman Wiley stated he was serving in Group 3, and had
appreciated the opportunity to be appointed to a temporary term,
0 and would not seek reelection.
GARDENS SQUARE City Manager John L. Orr brought to the Council's attention
SHOPPING CENTER:
an item that was not placed on the agenda. He read a letter
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that he had mailed to Mr. William Lassiter relative to the
ruling of the Site Plan and Appearance Reveiw Committee of his
isproposed project, the Gardens Square Shopping Center, and Mr.
Orr stated in the letter he was appealing the ruling based on
3 conditions.
Mr. Lassiter was present in the audience and was ready to submit
the information in answer to the letter sent to him by the City
Manager. The Council agreed to listen and conduct a hearing
at this time.
City Manager John L. Orr read the memorandum from Mr. Lassiter
answering the three objections - 1. that the "out parcel" was
not included in the Site Plan Review and at this time no use
is projected for the site. At that point and time a complete
plan will be submitted for that specific parcel. 2. letter
• from the County Engineers Office re a traffic study was attached
allowing two curb cuts - one on Military Trail and one on
Northlake Blvd. 3. Mr. Lassiter would abide by City Attorneys
decision, however he did voluntarily agree to change the name
of the project to Gardens Park Plaza.
Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Lassiter.
A motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman
Kiedis that the 3 specific objections raised in the City
Manager's appeal have been addressed and satisfied by the
developer; that the City Council is of the opinion that the
developer has agreed that the northern portion of the parcel
will contain no more than 3 total curb cuts, and contingent
upon the name being changed in that it does not conflict with anyj
other planned commercial project within the City. j
The motion was amended by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman
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Kiedis that the Council is approving the 3 curb cuts that are
• currently shown on the plans and is of the opinion that no more
than 2 additional curb cuts, making a total of 5 curb cuts for
the entire project. Vote on the motion, as amended, was
unanimous.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
MRS. TAMI Mrs. Tami Weimer spoke from the audience asking for improvement
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to °the entrance to Elm Street off Military Trail into Plat 4,
ENTRANCE TO and requested a light for the entrance. She was advised the
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improvement to the entrance is the responsibility of the City
and a cost figure for sodding and sprinkling will be obtained
by Mr. Orr for the Council's approval. The City Manager was
instructed to contact the FP &L about getting a light at the
entrance as soon as possible.
• PARKING FOR Adm. Weimer expressed concern about a place for the Seniors to
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park their cars when they hold their picnics and meeting at
the picnic area on Military Trail at the City Complex. The
City Manager was directed to investigate with the Chief of
Police the restricting of parking on a section of Johnson Dairy
Road for use of persons using the recreational facilities
of the City.
Other suggestions by the Council were made and will be taken
into consideration at a later date.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
P &Z Councilman Martino acknowledged receipt of a communication from
COMMISSION:
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending the creation
of a new sub - paragraph of Section 11, entitle Special Regulated
Uses.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary
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ordinance to implement the recommendation of the P &Z Commission
• by a unanimous vote of the Council.
P &Z Councilman Martino acknowledged receipt of a communication from
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the Planning and Zoning Commission relative to a recommendation
re the rezoning request of Lake Park Lodge 2010, Loyal Order of
Moose, Inc.
The City Manager was directed to notify the petitioner that the
City Council will schedule for the Workshop Meeting on February
9, 1978 the recommendation received from the P &Z Commission.
The City Manager advised that if the land is rezoned by the
Council, the Moose Lodge would have to come before the P &Z
Commission requesting a conditional use.
COUNTY
Councilman martino acknowledged receipt of a communication from
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the County Commission notice of public hearing re the petition
of Joseph Demonstranti for a special exception to allow a
planned commercial development and a commercial automobile, truck,
mobile home, recreational vehicle storage lot on the west side
of Alt. Ala, 650 feet north of Northlake Blvd.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 4, 1978 permitting the Trinity United Methodist Church
RESOLUTION
to place a mobile home trailer on its premises under the "Vandal
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Watch Program" was read in full by the City Manager and
unanimously adopted by the City Council.
RESOLUTION
Resolution 5, 1978 requesting the City's application be included
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among those requesting financial assistance from the Local
5, 1978_
Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Assistance Fund Program
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for 1977 -78, was read in full by the City Manager. Resolution
5, 1978 was unanimously adopted by the City Council as read.
RESOLUTION
Resolution 6, 1978 requesting permission from the Board of
6, 1978:
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County Commissioners to rezone land being considered for
annexation into the City from the County zoning classification
aRM to the City's zoning classification C -2, was read in full
by the City Manager. Resolution 6, 1978 was unanimously adopted
by the City Council as read.
ORDINANCES: A motion was made by Councilman Martino, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCE Kiedis to read Ordinance 3, 1978 annexation of certain lands
3, 1978: lying in Section 19, Township 42 South, Range 43 East and zoning
same to C -2 General Commercial District on first reading, by titl(
only. Vote on motion - Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Laurie
and Councilman Kiedis voted aye, Councilman Wiley voted nay.
Ordinance 3, 1978 was read, on first reading, by title only
by the City Manager.
Councilman Wiley stated the reason he voted no on the reading
• of the Ordinance on first reading was because the ordinance
brings property into the City without any provision whatsoever
in terms of subsequent change in plans or resale for speculation.
The Public Hearing was declared open on consideration of
Ordinance #3, 1978 by Vice Mayor Laurie. This Public Hearing
is required by State Statute for the zoning or rezoning of-:
lands, said notice was duly posted on the bulletin board at
City Hall and in six locations within the City, and a waiver
of notice of this public hearing as required by Florida Statutes
was signed by Eugene Bie and B. D. Underwood, Vice President
Royal American Industries, Inc. fee simple title owner.
There were no comments from members of the audience.
• Vice Mayor Laurie declared the Public Hearing closed.
A public hearing and second reading of the Ordinance will be held
at the Regular Meeting on March 16, 1978.
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ORDINANCE Ordinance #4, 1978 permitting restaurants occupying less than
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4000 sq.ft. and having less than 200 seats for patrons that sell
hot foods and the majority of the revenue earned in such
establishment is from the sale of food, to apply for a variance
to distance requirements for a license to sell malt and wine
beverages, was read by the City Manager, on first reading, by
title only by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Ordinance #4, 1978 will be workshopped at the meeting on
February 9, 1978 and second reading will be held on March 2, 1978.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ARTICLE II: A discussion was held on Article II of the Zoning Code, including
the additional definitions that were provided by the City
Manager. Article II will be amended after receipt of input from
Leland Coons, Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals.
• A discussion on Article III, Districts of the Zoning Code, will
be an item for discussion at the Workshop Meeting, February 9,
1978.
REPORTS: Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the Senior Citizen
Birthday Party and Dance.
Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting held January 23, 1978; the minutes
are available in the information folder.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager John L. Orr reported that two members of the
administrative staff were out sick; and that the installation
banquet for the Fire Department would be held on Saturday,
• February 4, 1978.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiedis questioned the status of the baseball fields,
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and pointed out the deterioration of the grounds surrounding
a water slide located near Disney World.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley referenced an article concerning the deregulatioi
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of Teleprompter and Perry Cable TV which should be called to
the attention of the County Commission.
Councilman Wiley commented that pending Ordinances do not get
full consideration and attention by the Council and suggested
revising the agenda by putting less important items such as
petitions and communications on last.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino asked that consideration be given to the
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letter proposed for residents of Monet Acres explaining the
benefits of annexation into the City.
Councilman Martino questioned the status of the water quality
isas referenced in an article in the Town Crier.
Councilman Martino asked the status of the Median strip project
for Holly Drive.
Councilman Martino reminded the Council of the Recreation Board
Workshop Meeting scheduled for February 14, 1978.
VICE MAYOR_ Vice Mayor Laurie asked for an explanation of the morAtorium
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on Pyramid Zoning.
MEMBERSHIP A motion was made, seconded and unanimously adopted to extend
TENNIS FEES:
Resolution #2, 1977, Tennis Membership Fees, to be effective
through February 1, 1979.
The City Manager advised a Newsletter would be mailed out
advising the residents of the General Election to be held on
March 14, 1978, and that Precinct 42 would vote at the City
Hall for the City Election.
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ADJOURNMENT:
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No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
VICE MAYOR LAURIE
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