HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 121377SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
DECEMBER 13, 1977
The Special Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Mayor Feeney at 7:30 P.M. in the
Recreation Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were:
Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor Laurie, and Councilman Martino.
City Manager John L. Orr and Attorney Brant were in attendance.
Councilman Wiley and Councilman Kiedis were absent.
PURPOSE: Mayor Feeney stated that the special meeting was called for
the purpose of continuing the discussion on the petition of
Mr. Otto DiVosta for the creation of a Commercial/Multi-
Family residential Planned Unit Development on land located
on the northwest corner of PGA Blvd. and North Military Trail
within Section 1- 42 --42, from the Regular Meeting of December 1,
1977.
Discussion was held on the architecture and landscaping of
the project.
Mr. Ted Davis, Architect, explained that they had placed the
emphasis on a total architecturl environment under a site
master plan concept, and that the basic concept was for
uniformity. He further elaborated that the buildings are not
different from Sandalwood but improved, and that the buildings
lose themselves in the overall unique design, using foliage
and moundings. The basic landscape design includes water
I— elements, curving roadways, a park area with open space,
recreational facilities, a roadway loop and elevated clusters
with the use of many existing trees.
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Mr. Hayden, Planner, showed slides of the existing Sandalwood
Estates pointing out the use of open space, which would be
increased in this new project, and other areas that have been
improved upon.
Several ideas were suggested by members of the Council with
the result that Mr. DiVosta stated he would consider the
possibility of dedicating the area in the northwest corner,
temporarily as a park for the use of the City until the time
that 1 -95 would be continued through that area; and he agreed
that the area along Military Trail would contain higher and
more dense foliage.
Mr. DiVosta stated he would like to be able to pick up his
own garbage in lieu of the City being responsible, and the
City Attorney was directed to investigate if this is possible.
Mr. Stancliff spoke on the school impact saying he had been in
contact with the School Board Plant Planner, Mr. Johnson who
assured him that the busing system would not change with the
exception of 5 -15 year olds who have not been assigned to
a school. The City Manager will determine from the School
Board what the projection is and exactly what schools the
children from that area will attend.
Relative to the park area, the Council suggested that lights
be provided for the basketball courts, and Mr. DiVosta agreed
to give consideration to this idea.
Mr. DiVosta confirmed that the bicycle paths and the bridges
will be on private property.
Mr. Ron Dixon, Engineer from Brockway, Owen and Anderson
addressed the irrigation system, and confirmed that they have
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verbal approval as to the concept from the Northern Palm
Leach County Water Management District. The water will be
maintained at a high flow through the project from west to east,
and the parking lots will be drained by inlets and pipes, with
an overflow structure at elevation 11.
In answer to a question posed by Mr. Orr, Mr. Dixon stated
the aquatic weed control will be the responsibility of the
Homeowners Association.
Mr. Ted Davis, Architect reviewed the commercial area which
will be called "Garden Square ", and the shops will consist
of 93,OOD sq.ft. of space plus 5,000 sq.ft. for each free
standing bank building located on each end of the area. He
explained the variety of depth in the buildings and the
uniform sign control. Mr. Stancliff advised that he has
selected choice clientele for the stores.
Mr. DiVosta advised that the dumpsters will be enclosed in
a screened area by an 8' wall; that the lighting in the parking
area will be uniform using 10' poles; and that the air
conditioning on the roof will be screened from all sides.
Mayor Feeney suggested an access be made from the County Road
on the west side of the property. Mr. DiVosta did not agree
to this because of the problems it would cause.
Mr. DiVosta stated he intends to provide green on the median
on Military Trail.
Additional discussion on the total acreage devoted to recreation
will be held at the December 22, 1977 City Council meeting
when a full Council will be present, plus any other items that
the two absent Councilman might have.
Councilman Martino requested that Mr. DiVosta provide a sketch
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of access points as far as traffic is concerned in the area
of the shopping Center and including the main entrance.
The advertising dates for the Public Hearing on the Ordinance
will be scheduled at the Regular Meeting on Decmeber 15, 1977.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
ty Clerk
Mayor Fee
Vice Mayor Laurie
Councilman Kiedis
Councilman Martino
CouncAan Wiley