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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
May 22, 1967
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens was held on May 22, 1967, at 8;00 P.M., at the City
Hall, 3704 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mayor
Diamond presided.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Diamond led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Ufa ORUM At the direction of the Mayor, the roll was called. All
Councilmen were present except Vice Mayor Hughes.
MINUTES Mayor Diamond stated that the reading of the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 8, 1967 would be waived and approval
would be by each Councilman's signature.
ADJOURNMENT FOR Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle,
PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONVENING OF that the regular meeting of the Council be adjourned so as
ZONING BOARD OF
�� PEALS to convene the Zoning Board of Appeals, and hold a Public
Hearing on proposed Ord. #10 -1967, rezoning the northwest
corner of PGA Boulevard and Inter - coastal Waterway from
R -12 One Family District, to C -2, Commercial District, to
allow the construction of a dry storage marina; proposed
Ord. #11 -1967, rezoning a parcel of land between Riverside
Drive and Ironwood, adjacent to the elementary school from
O & R, Office and Research, to R -2, Two Family District, to
allow the construction of a nursery school and dwelling;
and proposed Ord. #12 -1967, changing front setbacks in M zone,
Industrial District, to 25 feet to conform with structures
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already in existance. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion.
Mayor Diamond opened the floor for discussion. There being
no objections to the proposed rezoning, Mayor Diamond asked
for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Council -Rn
Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle, that the meeting of
the Zoning Board of Appeals be adjourned at 8:14 P.M. to
reconvene the regular meeting to consider the passage of
Ord. #10 -1967, Ord. #11 -1967, and Ord. #12 -1967. Vote was
4 -0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #10 -1967 Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle,
REUNING OF
NORTHWEST CORNER that Ord. #10 -1967, rezoning the northwest corner of PGA
DF—PGA BLVD. AND
TER- T Boulevard and Inter - coastal Waterway be placed on second
WATERWAY - SECOND
READING2 BY reading and read by title only. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the
TITLE ONLY
motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to read Ord.
#10 -1967 by title only. Motion by Councilman Bonner,
seconded by Councilman Brown, that Ord. #10 -1967 be adopted
as read by the Clerk by title only. Vote was 4-0 in favor
of the motion.
ORD. #11 -1967 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Earle,
REZONING OF A PARCEL
OF LAND BETWEEN that Ord. #11 -1967, rezoning of a parcel of land between
RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND
IRONW 2 ADJACENT Riverside Drive and Ironwood, adjacent to the Elementary
TO THIS. ELMEN=
SCHOOL - SECCND School, from O & R, Office and Research, to R -2, Two Family
READING - BY TITLE
ONLY District, be placed on second reading and read by title only
by the Clerk. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion. Mayor
Diamond instructed the Clerk to read the Ordinance by title
only. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
Brown, that Ord. #11 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk
by title only. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion.
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ORD. #12 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown,
CHANGING THE FRONT
SETBACKS IN M ZONE that Ord. #12 -1967, changing the front setbacks in M Zone,
SECUO READMG, BY
TITLE UKLY Industrial District, be placed on second reading and read
by title only. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor
Diamond instructed the Clerk to read Ord. #12 -1967 by title
only. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
Brown that Ord. #12 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk by
title only. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion.
PROPOSED ORD. #15 -1967
Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner,
WHICH BECOMES ORD.
#13 -1967
that proposed Ord. #15 -1967, which becomes Ord. #13 -1967,
CONTROL OF FIRES,
SECCND Y
control of fires be placed on second reading, and read by
TIT" U14LY
title only. Vote was 3 -1 in favor of the motion. Councilman
Brown cast a negative vote. Mayor Diamond instructed the
Clerk to read Ord. #13 -1967 by title only. After the reading
of the Ordinance, there was considerable discussion on the
interpretation of the Ordinance. Councilman Bonner stated
he felt the Ordinance, in its present form, would prevent
residents from having outdoor barbecues without a permit.
Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle,
that the Ordinance be tabled for further study and brought
back to the Council in amended form. Vote was 4 -0 in favor
of the motion.
LETTER OF
Mayor Diamond stated that a letter of resignation from the
WESIGNATION FROM
NASCN.AND
firm of Nason & Gildan, City Attorneys, had been read at the
G.ILDAN, CITY, ATTORNEYS
last regular meeting, but had been tabled for further study
by the Council before they would accept or reject the
resignation. He proceeded to read the letter to the
audience. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by
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Councilman Bonner, that the resignation be accepted with
regrets. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion.
RES. #27 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown,
APPOINTING THE FIRM
OF JOHNSCKj JOHNSON, that Res. #27 -1967, appointing the firm of Johnson, Johnson,
BR Tt ACKERMAN
A'S CITY ATTORNEY5 Brant, and Ackerman as City Attorneys, be read by the Clerk.
Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond in-
structed the Clerk to read Res. #27 -1967. Motion by
Councilman Earle, seconded by Counci.lwnLn Brown, that
Res. #271967 be adopted as read by the Clerk. On the
discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond recognized Mr.
Jewett. He complimented the Council on the selection of
City Attorney, Mr. Brant. There being no further discussion,
Mayor Diamond called for the vote. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of
the motion.
RES. #28 -1967 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Earle,
APPOINTING THE FIRM OF
ADLEY ASSOCIATES, INC. that Res. #28 -1967, appointing the firm of Adley Associates,
AS ZONING CONSULTANTS
Vol* THE CITY, AND Inc., as Zoning Consultants for the City, and authorizing
XOR
AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER the Mayor and City Clerk to enter an agreement marked
AN AGREEMENT MARKED
EXHIBIT A Exhibit A, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of
the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by
Councilman Bonner, that Res. #28 -1967 be adopted as read by
the Clerk. Councilman Bonner asked the amount of compensation
Adley Associates, Inc., would receive from the City. The
City Manager then read the Agreement, Exhibit A, to the
Council and audience advising that compensation would be
not more than $2,600 and listing the number of meetings to
be held with the Zoning Commission and the number of public
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hearings that would be held. There was lengthy discussion
as to whether five meetings with the Zoning Commission and
one public hearing would be enough to complete the zoning
of the City. The City Manager was advised to contact Mr.
Dake, of Adley Associates, to find out what additional costs
there would be for other meetings if they were needed.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Diamond called for
a vote on the motion. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion.
OLD BUSINESS Mayor Diamond read a letter from Mr. J. B. Miller of the
Florida State Board of Health advising that they would be
glad to supply the City Engineer, K. C. Mock & Associates, with
information pertaining to the water and sewer plant and
suggested that a representative of K.C. Mock & Associates
come to Jacksonville for this purpose. The Manager also
advised that a letter had been written to the water company
asking for their assistance in giving Mr. Searcy the informa-
tion he needed, but to date, no answer had been received.
Councilman Bonner stated there were many bad problems at the
storm drains in the streets in the Plat 3 road construction
area that were difficult to see at night. He asked the
Manager what was being done to correct this situation. The
Manager advised that posts were being installed and painted
white and reflectors would be added to them and placed near
the drains as a safety precaution.
Councilman Earle asked the Manager what the cost had been to
the City for removing the footbridge at the Barman River
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�. and Military Trail. He was advised that the cost was
$485.00.
The Manager was also asked if there were any new develop-
ments on the trade of the City's 10 acres of land and the
purchase of an additional 10 acres of land. He advised
that he had met with the parties concerned and that they
would give us an answer on Friday.
NEW BUSINESS The Manager informed the Council that the County Zoning
Board had received a petition from Lindsey Jarrell for
rezoning of a parcel of land East of RCA and located on
Alt. AIA from R -1 -A to R -2 to allow multiple unit dwellings.
They requested a letter from the City stating the City would
not object. On the discussion of the subject, Mayor Diamond
instructed the Manager to inform them that the City would
not issue such a letter, and further, that the Manager be
present at the hearing to discuss with the Zoning Board,
the City's position in the matter.
Woodrow Dukes, Parks & Recreation Director, reported to the
Council on the progress of the committee that is going to
undertake the 4th of July celebration in the City. After
considerable discussion, the Council advised Mr. Dukes and
members of the committee to proceed and complimented them on
their efforts to date.
Mr. Dukes also informed the Council and audience that
Wednesday, May 31st, would be Government Education Day in
the City. Students from Howell Watkins Junior High School
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had been appointed by their student council to hold positions
in the City. This would take place between the hours of
10 :00 A.M. and 12 :00 Noon on May 31st. Mr. Dukes stated
this was an attempt to educate our future citizens in the
operation of public administration. Mayor Diamond gave
his approval to this program and asked that it be conducted
as scheduled.
There was a question from a person in the audience as to
whether contractors having the privilege of conditional use
in R -1 zoning should be allowed to sell furniture from these
premises. Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to investigate
this and report back to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle,
that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the
motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9 :50 P.M.
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ATTESTED:
Veronica E. Snyder, City/Clerk
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Rbert C. Diamond, Mayor
Not present,
James W. Hughes, Vice Mayor
William D. Earle, Councilman
George A. Bonner, Councilman
Norman E. Brown, Councilman