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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 010578ROLL CALL: MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS JANUARY 5, 1978 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Feeney 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 the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Martino, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Wiley, Vice Mayor Laurie and Mayor Feeney. Attorney Brant was in attendance. The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of December 13, 1977 were unanimously approved by the Council as amended. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: WANTHONY_ Anthony Boniello and Fred Farina who live at the Manson ONIELLO +� Condominiums on Military Trail addressed the Council filing a complaint about the mounds of dirt that are dumped on the lot across from their residences, causing them to keep their windows and doors closed when the dirt blows. They also requested that the palm trees,also located across Military Trail from their condominiums,be trimmed. The City Manager explained that the fill was being dumped at that location to build a right -of -way to enable the City to maintain the canals in that area. The City Council directed the City Manager to remove the dirt at regular intervals.by leveling it as soon as possible after it is dumped. ORDINANCE Attorney Conrad DeSantis addressed the Council representing 17, 1977: Mr. Ted Bartlett, who proposes to develop a Skateboard Park and Waterslide on the south side of Northlake Blvd. across Regular Meeting, January 5, 1978 Page 2 from MacArthur Blvd. in the C -2 Zoning District. isHe asked that the Council reconsider Ordinance #17, 1977 permitting skateboard parks and waterslide parks as a condition- al use.The Ordinance was defeated by a 4 nay vote at the Public Hearing held December 15, 1977, Attorney DeSantis explained the reason why he was not in attendance at the Public Hearing, nor any other representative of the petitioner. A motion was made by Councilman Martino, seconded by Vice Mayor Laurie to reconsider Ordinance #17, 1977 at the next Regular meeting on January 19, 1978 and to workshop the ordinance on January 12, 1978. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Bartlett agreed to this, although he stated it would necessitate him making trips back and forth to Canada. • Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of a letter from Eugene Bie relative to Ordinance #17, 1977 supporting the proposed ordinance; a letter from Mrs. Barbara Magrus, and a letter from Mrs. R. Large also supporting the skat-Eboard and waterslide parks, and he thanked the residents in the audience for showing an interest and attending the meeting on Mr. Bartletts behalf. CARL Mr. Carl Thelander, Meridian Park, addressed the Council T 71VT ATT TI T: D . stressing the safety factor and urg °ing the replacement of a stop sign at Gardens East Drive and Meridian Way; requested that sidewalks be constructed from Meridian Park to the shopping center; asked for assistance in purchasing palm trees to replace those killed by the frost; requested that the palm trees along Gardens East be trimmed; and urged the . Council to control the motorcycles that display complete disregard for the law. Regular Meeting, January 5, 1978 Page :3 The City Manager was instructed to obtain cost figures for • a bicycle path along Gardens East to the shopping center. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of communications from: LIBRARY 1. Kathleen Perinoff, Acting Library Director, that they are DIRECTOR: proceeding on the basis that the City should again be included in the taxing district. Vice Mayor Laurie commented that it was unfortunate that Ms. Billar, Library Director, had been removed from that position, and commended her for assisting the City in obtaining a branch library. SKIP BAFALIS: 2. Congressman Skip Bafalis regarding the installation of informational sign along I -95 in Northern Palm Beach County. SKIP BAFALIS: Councilman Wiley acknowledged receipt--6f -a communication from Congressman Bafalis in reply to his letter regarding the Social Security Financing Act. Councilman Wiley asked that the Council consider his proposed resolution relative to this subject at a future date since Congressman Bafalis indicated that the bill may be amended. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #1, 1978 confirming the appointments of First RESOLUTION #1,Assistant and Second Assistant Fire Chiefs, by a unanimous 1978: vote of the Council was read by the City Clerk in full. Resolution #1, 1978 was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION Resolution #2, 1978 Urging the Legislature to amend the current #2, 1978: N statutory licensing tax provisions pertaining to mobile homes • without wheels by a unanimous--vote of the Council was read by the City Clerk in full. Resolution #2, 1978 was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Regular Meeting, January 5, 1978 ORDINANCES: Page'4 Discussion was held on Ordinance #18, 1977 creation of a PUD •ORDINANCE #l. ,Garden Lakes on lands located in Section 1, Township 42 South, 1977` Range 42 East on a petition from Mr. Otto DiVosta. Mr. Terry Watterson, Attorney for Mr. DiVosta commented on the Ordinance requesting that on page 4, sixth -l'ine from the bottom, the blank left for the percentage be filled in with 100 %, enabling the Property Owners Association to contract with the Water Control District or to contract with some independent or private company to maintain the area. .The�City Manager recommended" a 50% *figure so that this would come into effect while Mr. DiVosta controls the Property Owners Association. This point will be resolved at the Workshop Meeting on January 12, 1978. 0- Mr. Watterson questioned the sentence on page 5 stating that Landscaping shall be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee, and the Council indicated that Mr. DiVosta should appear before the Site Plan Review Committee with preliminary plans on January 24, 1978. Mr. Watterson stated that in Section 6 where it refers to the right -of -way of 50 feet, since the entrance is 108', be amended to read roads as represented on the final plat. Councilman Kiedis disagreed with paragraph B. on page 3 which states that -.-the recreational faci lit ies'.s -hall be.- f.ull-y constructed and completed and available for use on or before the date that 50% of the total residential structures to be constructed are granted a CO. He recommended that the figure be changed to 25 %. Further discussion will be held on this item at the Workshop Meeting on January 12, 1978. Regular Meeting, January 5, 1978 Page 5 By a unanimous vote of the Council Ordinance #18, 1977 was read by the City Clerk on first reading by title only. ORDINANCE Ordinance #19, 1977 providing for a Referendum Election changing) 1 i , 1 7 ! / . the Election filing dates, by unanimous vote of the Council was read by the City Clerk by title only on first reading. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: PROPOSED Mr. John Glidden, Architect representing Dr. James Booher for MEDICAL /OFFICE COMPLEX ON ~a proposed medical office complex to be located on Burns Road BURNS ROAD: reiterated h.is request to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a variance to the 15' buffer requirement. A Public Hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 13, 1977 and as a result a recommendation was made to the City Council to grant a 10' variance to the required • 15' wide buffer strip, and a variance providing for the elimination of the required 6' in height fence along the north and east property lines of the entire parcel, with the proviso that the developer provide a minimum of 300% of the trees required by the City's Landscape Code, with a solid 5' strip of planting materials. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Glidden and a review was made of the Site plans. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously adopted that the City Council grant the request of Mr. John Glidden, Architect for a medical /dental clinic and professional offices on behalf of his client Dr. James A. Booher in reference to the General • Regulation Provisions of the City's Zoning Codes, the granting of a 10' variance to the required 15' wide buffer strip, and a variance providing for the elimination of the required 6' in height fence along the north and east Regular Meeting, January 5, 1978 Page 6 property lines of the entire parcel, with the proviso that the developer provide a minimum of 300% of the trees required by the City's Landscape Code, on-the entire parcel, with a solid 5' strip of planting materials on the property lines. Approval of this variance is- contingent on the development, in phases, as depicted on drawings attached with notation by the Mayor and City Clerk. ORD._RE The City Council reviewed the amended draft, as prepared by CONDITIONAL Attorney Brant on an ordinance regarding Conditional Uses USES -M -lA in M -lA Light Industrial Distrct. Reference was made to the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission at their Public Hearing held November 10, 1977 that a recommendatioi to the City Council relative to amending the subject sub- section was not formulated due to the lack of a second to a Wmotion made to formally recommend an amendment. Mr. Chan Clark, Camdaras, Inc. was in the audience and was informed that if this ordinance is adopted, he would have to apply for a conditional use to cover his specific purpose. The Ordinance will be read on first reading at the Regular Meeting, January 19, 1978. Vice Mayor Laurie made the recommendation that a definition of "Recreational Vehicles" be placed in the definition section of the Code. ORD. RE An ordinance amending Section 15 -36 of Chapter 15 Licenses and AMENDING SECTION 15 -36 of taxes will be read on first reading at the Regular CHAPTER 15: 4- Meeting, January 19, 1978. The Council, tentatively agreed to place the figure $100.00 Regular Meeting, January 5, 1978 Page 7 in Section 36 -A (1 ). 0 . ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: PLAT #4: At the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously adopted, based on the recommendation from Howard Searcy, Engineer, in his letter dated December 2, 1977, that the release of 51 additional lots for sale in Plat 4, be granted to Royal American Realty. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN— Councilman Kiedis suggested that more trees be removed in the KIEDIS — Southwest corner of the 10 acres to facilitate a ball field being placed in that location. Councilman Kiedis asked for the removal of the Palm tree in the swale area in front of his residence, and suggested looking into the purchase of a used bulldozer. IOC'OUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley informed the Council he would be unable to WILEY — — — attend the Merit Board Meeting on January 9, 1978 and encouraged the Council to attend. Councilman Wiley suggested that the Council consider looking for a site to store the fire vehicles that for the lack of space are left outside the.fire station. The City Manager will check for any available buildings. Councilman Wiley recommended, and the Council concurred, that measures should be taken to make the corrections that appear in the accountant's audit report regarding the finance department. 01-1 CE MAYOR Vice Mayor Laurie reported a light out on Hickory Drive, LAURIE:— and the City Manager explained the notation in the accountant's audit report referencing the replacing of money in the sinking fund. Regular Meeting, January 5, 1978 Page 8 Thy City Manager explained in answer to a question from Vice Mayor Laurie that he will check further into providing mail boxes for the Plat 4 residents. Mr. DiVosta will be advised that he must obtain permission for a control burn on the property for his PUD from the Fire Chief. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. • Liu /�� �— � —"D „7� ity Clerk IjIlL I n Kied is - Councilman Martino Counc1 man'-Wile y N r