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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 14, 2002
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order by Chair Craig Kunkle at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
REPORT BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Growth Management Director Charles Wu reported that the City Council had approved the following
projects: Mirasol Parcels 6, 7, 9 and 10; Lot 12 in Northcorp PCD; and Alta Pines.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting minutes of April 23, 2002: Mr. Volonte made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 23,
2002 meeting as submitted. Mr. Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote.
SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS
City Attorney Len Rubin indicated it was not necessary to swear in anyone.
EX -PARTE COMMUNICATION
None of the Boardmembers declared any ex -parte communication.
ROLL CALL
Betty Laur, Secretary for the meeting, called the roll for Planning and Zoning Commission, Local
Planning Agency, and Land Development Regulations Commission:
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Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chairman Dennis Solomon
Vice Chairman Barry Present Dick Ansay
Chairman Pro Tem John Glidden
Joel Channing
Steven Tarr
Alternate Ernest Volonte
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Also present were Growth Management Director Charles Wu, Principal Planners Talal Benothman and
Steve Cramer, Senior Planner Edward Tombari, Planner Jackie Holloman, and City Attorney Len
Rubin.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council (Continued)
Petition MISC- 01 -26: Village Square Professional Park Phase H Covered Parking
A request by Glenn Weller, agent for PF Park, Ltd., for a Planned Unit Development amendment to
allow for seven (7) covered parking spaces in the second phase of the Village Professional Park,
which is located at the southwest corner of RCA Boulevard and Prosperity Farms Road. (8- 42S -43E).
Planner Jackie Holloman presented the project
Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing to be re- opened. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair
Kunkle declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Tarr questioned whether the applicant intended to come
back for more covered parking later, to which Glenn Weller, agent, responded that the owners of
building 7 had requested covered parking but since the other buildings had not yet been built he would
do everything in his power to discourage covered parking for those buildings. Mr. Weller verified for
Mr. Glidden that the columns were 4" square steel posts and that it would be cost prohibitive to cover
them.
Motion:
Mr. Tarr made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition MISC -01 -26 with the
following waiver:
To exceed the minimum number of covered parking spaces permitted by Code because the
covered spaces are located in a discrete location at the rear of the property, and they will not be
visible from adjacent areas.
Mr. Volonte seconded the motion, which carried by 4 -2 vote with Mr. Kunkle and Mr. Channing
opposed.
Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP- 02 -05: Crossroads atNorthlake Site Plan Amendment —Reduction ofSquare Feet for the
Center
A request by Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio, agentfor WoolbrightDevelopment, Inc., fora
site plan amendment to a previously- approved site plan, to permit the elimination of a 36,500 square-
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foot proposed anchor store, an 8,000 square foot addition to a major tenant space, the addition of 950
square feet to an approved 5,000 square foot outparcel (unbuilt), and architectural and landscaping
amendments. The Crossroads at Northlake shopping center is located at the southeast corner of
Interstate 95 and Northlake Boulevard. (01- 042S -42E)
Mr. Glidden stepped down due to conflict of interest.
Senior Planner Edward Tombari presented the project. Mr. Tarr questioned whether the outparcel
contained two towers or one. Hank Skokowski, Urban Design Studio, explained that the entire center
would have upgraded landscaping. Jay Bridge, Landscape Architect, showed detail of four segments,
explained that palms would be added to the Sandtree buffer since the space was so tight, and described
removal of parking spaces to be replaced with landscaping. The central access would be lined with
Royal palms. Mr. Bridge described other proposed landscaping within the center and west of the
buildings along I -95, as well as addition of littorals around the lake edge. Mr. Skokowski expressed
concern about landscaping in the I -95 median in terms of liability to the applicant. Mr. Skokowski
advised that some of the conditions were in the hands of the City and other agencies regarding allowing
completion of the project within the time frame required. In response to Mr. Tarr's question whether
there was to be one or two towers in the outparcel building, the applicant explained there would be two
towers as shown on recently submitted documents and it was determined that the information provided
to the Board contained drawings from an old submittal. Mr. Tarr asked if there were any other changes
on the new submittal, to which Mr. Tombari responded that the square footage of the outparcel had been
increased. Mr. Present asked if there were other locations along I -95 where there was planting along the
right -of -way. Mr. Skokowski responded that the ramp near Doubletree Hotel had been planted by the
hotel, and he felt the proposed planting plan along I -95 could be done. Mr. Channing expressed his
opinion that this plan was a great improvement.
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Mr. Present made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition SP -02 -05 with the
following conditions:
1. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall record a Unity of
Control document to ensure that the out - parcel property shall be subject to conditions of
approval for the "Crossroads at Northlake" development, including the "mainline center ",
Home Depot, Taco Bell, and Arby's. Such conditions that may be shared among the
multiple owners of the site plan include but are not limited to architecture, parking,
landscaping, lighting, circulation, access, and lighting.
2. The build -out date specified for this project is December 31, 2002. No building permits
associated with this development order shall be issued after that date without an approved
time extension. For the purposes of this condition, "building permits" shall refer to and be
limited to permits for any exterior renovations or, in the case of the out - parcel store, any
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new construction, vertical or horizontal, and not to interior construction associated with
new tenant improvements to existing buildings.
3. Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion, the
applicant, successors or assigns shall, in conjunction with the County and the State DOT,
install and maintain landscaping in the following rights -of -way (off -site) locations:
southern road shoulder of Northlake Boulevard between Interstate 95 and Sandtree Drive;
eastern road shoulder of Interstate 95 off -ramp onto eastbound Northlake Boulevard; and
median of Northlake Boulevard between Roan Lane and Sandtree Drive. In the event that
the City of Palm Beach Gardens, or another entity, forms a special district pertaining to
the landscape and maintenance of Northlake Boulevard, then the applicant, successor or
assigns, shall automatically become a member of such special district. This condition may
be amended at any time by a separate agreement between the applicant and the City of
Palm Beach Gardens.
4. The applicant shall coordinate with the Police Department through the construction plan
approval process to ensure that Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Principals are implemented.
5. In the event the existing live oak adjacent to the proposed trash compactor does not survive
construction related to the renovations, then the applicant shall be required to replace the
tree with one of comparable size and spread, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy.
6. Prior to scheduling for City Council review, the applicant shall submit revised
architectural elevations indicating additional features or banding on the west elevation of
the western building to make it more compatible with the other elevations of the building.
7. Prior to scheduling for City Council review, the applicant shall submit a uniform sign
program for all tenant wall signs, indicating uniformity of color, type, style, lighting, and
material.
8. Prior to issuance of the first building permit, Growth Management staff shall confirm that
construction plan documents indicate parking lot lighting consistent in height and style
with those existing within the Home Depot portion of the parking lot.
9. No greater than 37,664 square feet of the "mainline center" shall be utilized for all
"restaurant" uses, as defined in Section 78 -345 of the Land Development Regulations.
Mr. Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote. Mr. Wu announced
that Mr. Glidden had stepped down due to conflict of interest.
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Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP- 02 -08: Mirasol Parcel 11— 25 Custom Home Lots
A request by Anne Booth of Urban Design Studio, on behalf of Taylor Woodrow Communities, to
allow for the construction of 25 custom homes on 90 x 145 foot lots. The 9.8 -acre pod is located
within the Mirasol Planned Community District, which is bounded by PGA Boulevard to the south,
Hood Road to the north, Florida's Turnpike to the east, and the C -18 Canal to the west (01-42S -42E)
Mr. Glidden re- joined the Commission.
Senior Planner Edward Tombari presented the project and explained that staff had been working with the
applicant regarding condition 4 regarding access to the rear of homes and it would possibly be
eliminated because of it being redundant to condition 2.. Mr. Tarr referred to page 5 of the staff report
and asked if the applicant was getting a waiver for minimum width. Mr. Tombari explained that the
waiver request was for road right -of -way width.
Motion:
Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition SP -02 -08 with
the waivers as shown in the staff report and the following conditions:
1. The petitioner shall provide all homeowners association documents language for review
and approval by the City Attorney and City Forester, including language designed to
protect a designated shade tree on each lot for a formal street tree community program.
2. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall make
provisions in the homeowners association documents to provide means of access to rear
yards through common areas, lake maintenance easements and golf course areas, as
applicable, for future construction or reconstruction by an owner, if access is not possible
within the owner's property. Such access shall be subject to limitations, conditions,
restrictions and requirements, determined by the association and governmental entities
having jurisdiction.
3. Prior to scheduling for City Council, the applicant shall address all minor outstanding
comments listed in the memorandum from Sean Donahue dated April 10, 2002 to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4. At no such time shall access be restricted from common areas, road rights -of -way or any
other non - fee - simple properties owned or maintained by the Mirasol Property Owners
Association or Homeowners Associations to the rear of fee - simple lots. Free and clear
access shall be provided on golf courses, lake easements, and common areas adjacent to
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preserves with the written consent of the Mirasol Property Owners Association and /or
relevant Homeowners Associations.
5. Street trees and street lights shall be field located to avoid conflicts between lights and
landscaping, including long -term tree canopy growth.
6. The applicant, successor, or assigns shall consider the following Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines:
(a) If the front entry door is a solid door and has a side panel window, the side window
should be located on the opposite side of the door handle and door lock.
(b) All sides of the house, including porch areas, are to be equipped with electrical
outlets to help facilitate motion sensor security lighting.
(c) Entry doors that swing inward are to be equipped with metal frames or other
protective measures to "target harden" the doorway and discourage forced entry.
(Double doors, glass doors or specialty doors are exempt from this provision.)
(d) Out - swinging exterior doors are to be equipped with security hinges.
(e) Alarm panels are to be kept out of view from windows.
Mr. Volonte seconded the motion, which carried 5 -1 with Mr. Tarr opposed.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Public Hearin
Petition CP- 02- 02:Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment regarding Development West of Urban
Growth Boundary
A City- initiated request to amend the Future Land Use Element to allow government entities to
develop properties of less than five acres of land west of the City's urban growth boundary if
designated Conservation on the City's Future Land Use Map and if developed for conservation
purposes.
Principal Planner Steve Cramer explained the City had had requests from other governmental agencies to
be allowed to conduct conservation activities on small parcels and that the current requirement was that
parcels in this area must be 250 acres or more in order to be developed. This change would allow
parcels of less than five acres to be developed for conservation activities. Mr. Cramer reported two
letters of support had been received, one from Palm Beach County, and one from the State. Mr. Present
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asked if this would open the door for other government uses, to which Mr. Cramer responded
development could only be for conservation and that the Fish and Game Commission would be the
agency involved.
Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. There were no members of the public present to speak.
The public hearing was declared closed.
Motion:
Mr. Volonte made a motion to approve Petition CP- 02 -02. Mr. Present seconded the motion,
which carried by unanimous 6 -0 vote.
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council
Petition LDR- 02 -03: PGA Boulevard West — Lane Reduction_from Six to Four Lanes
A City- initiated request to amend the City's Land Development Regulations by modifying the cross -
section for PGA Boulevard from six lanes to a four -lane cross - section west of the Avenue of the
Champions.
Growth Management Director Wu announced that this was a housekeeping matter relating to the width
of PGA Boulevard next to the Mirasol development. Principal Planner Talal Benothman described the
City- initiated request. Chair Kunkle commented that at the intersection of Avenue of the Champions
and Jog into Mirasol the traffic funneled down, which created a safety hazard. It was noted that
intersection was at the beginning point of where this four lane roadway would begin. Mr. Tarr
commented there was going to be a traffic light there. Mr. Glidden commented there were now four
lanes that funneled down into two lanes but as soon as Mirasol constructed their road it would be four
lanes so that this funneling would no longer exist. Mr. Benothman advised that Mirasol was required to
construct this road by 2004. Chair Kunkle inquired whether there would be any additional landscaping
along PGA Boulevard on the PGA National side of the road. Mr. Benothman responded no, that this
request was only to change the number of lanes from 6 to 4, and that landscaping was in the Parkway
District and its width would not change. Mr. Glidden asked if the City Council was directing this in
order to calm traffic and if it could be changed back to six lanes in the future. Mr. Wu responded no,
that the county had not updated their records from 6 lanes to 4, that this was only a housekeeping matter,
and that the right -of -way was there. Mr. Present inquired as to the possibility of requesting Mirasol to
move ahead with their 4 -lane roadway when they came in to have parcels approved, to which Mr.
Benothman responded that the timing was in the development order. The City Attorney advised that
changing the timing would have to be done as a PCD amendment, and if Mirasol came in for a PCD
amendment then the Commission could request they move ahead with the roadway. Mr. Tarr
commented those four lanes would be needed most when Publix opened out there, and there might be an
opportunity to make that request when the shopping center came in for approval.
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Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. No members of the public were present to make
comments. Hearing no comments, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed.
Motion:
Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition LDR -02 -03 to
replace Exhibit "A" as presented in the staff report (six lanes) with Exhibit "B" as presented in the
staff report (four lanes) in Section 78 -231. Mr. Channing seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 6 -0 vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Amendment of Proposed Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning District
Chair Kunkle commented that Mr. Solomon had proposed text changes to amend the Northlake
Boulevard Overlay Zoning District. Discussion ensued regarding whether it would complicate the
process to consider the changes. Staff advised that this course of action would definitely complicate the
process. Four options were presented for consideration. It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff
not to make the proposed changes but to move forward with option 2 which was to adopt the proposed
NBOZ and wait one year to see if any amendments were recommended at that time. Therefore, the next
step in the process would be a public hearing.
Chair Kunkle noted he saw staff was meeting with Seacoast regarding Planting Guidelines. Mr. Wu
announced the meeting would be held Friday afternoon.
Mr. Glidden reported that there had been a word processing glitch in the Design Guidelines that had to
be worked out, and the illustrations needed to be inserted in the document. Mr. Glidden reported it had
been suggested to get it into the hands of people who did this type of project for a critique.
Mr. Glidden reported regarding the submittal check list that he would meet with Planner Jackie
Holloman regarding this matter and would have something to present to the Commission at their next
meeting.
Mr. Tarr commented that the snack situation was much improved and very acceptable; that staff had
done a good job, and he would like to see it continue. Mr. Wu noted that funds had been found to
provide snacks.
NEW BUSINESS
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There was no new business to come before the Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. The next regular meeting will
be held May 28, 2002.
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Betty Laur, Mecretary for the Meeting
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