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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 061102CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 11, 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 since the last meeting the following projects had been approved by City Council: Mirasol Parcel 12, NorthMil Plaza bank, Evergrene Parcel 4A, Legacy Place Residential Signage package, Evergrene Community Center, and an easement relocation in Frenchman's Reserve. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting minutes of May 28,2002: Mr. Solomon made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 28, 2002 meeting as amended by correcting the 5 -2 vote to 5 -0 on page one under approval of minutes. Mr. Volonte seconded the motion, which carried by 7 -0 vote. ROLL CALL Betty Laur, Secretary for the meeting, called the roll for Planning and Zoning Commission and Land Development Regulations Commission: Present Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chairman Vice Chairman Barry Present Dick Ansay Joel Channing Dennis Solomon Steven Tarr Alternate Ernest Volonte Absent Chairman Pro Tem John Glidden Also present were Growth Management Director Charles Wu, Principal Planners Talal Benothman and Steve Cramer, Senior Planner Edward Tombari, and City Attorney Len Rubin. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 11, 2002 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Workshop Petition PUD- 01 -06: Prosperity Center — T.J. Maxi Amendment (PUD & Rezoning A request by Hank Skokowski of Urban Design Studio on behalf of Equity One Realty and Management, to allow for the construction of a 9,600 square foot addition and additional parking to an existing 121, 000 square foot shopping center known as Prosperity Centre, located on 11.92 acres and re -zone .665 acres of the site to Palm Beach Gardens Planned Unit Development with underlying zoning of General Commercial CG -I as part of this application. The Prosperity Centre shopping center is located at the southeast corner of Prosperity Farms Road and PGA Boulevard (4- 42S -43E) Senior Planner Ed Tombari presented the project. Mr. Tarr questioned whether there had been waivers granted at the time of the original approval; which Mr. Tombari agreed to research for the next meeting. Mr. Skokowski reported a meeting had been held with some property owners and explained that this was an amendment to a PUD and everyone would be notified. Mr. Skokowski explained that 2/3 of an acre would be added to the center and drainage would be incorporated into that area, that this was a request for expansion of the T. J. Maxx store, and additional parking for T. J. Maxx employees would be provided in the rear. Mr. Skokowski explained that there was an issue regarding the turning movement into the project from PGA Boulevard. The standard for a right turn lane was reviewed. Mr. Skokowski reported there were now 145 right turns; the standard was 75, and this request would add 5, making the total 150. Mr. Skokowski explained that they had discussed moving the right turn farther east but that would hurt the bookstore and their lease agreement depended on the right turn at its present location. Mr. Skokowski reported that the existing drive aisle worked very well and moving the right turn would be very expensive and necessitate changing the circulation of the parking lot. The second option was to make the right turn near the bookstore a right turn out only and the second right turn farther east a right turn in only; however, this would change the traffic flow and hurt the bookstore. Mr. Skokowski verified for Mr. Volonte that the new extension would have a rear door for employee access. Mr. Solomon suggested a shorter right turn lane. Fred Schwartz, traffic engineer with Kimley -Horn, explained that would be too short to meet any standards and a vehicle would not have time to enter the right turn lane and decelerate; also FDOT would probably not permit a shorter turn lane. Mr. Solomon commented he could see option 2 was a problem. Mr. Solomon indicated he liked keeping the right turns 2 -way but still recommended a shorter right turn lane. Mr. Skokowski commented that landscaping would have to be reduced. Mr. Solomon questioned whether the rear entry of the new addition would be used by customers, to which Mr. Skokowski responded it would only be for employees. Mr. Solomon indicated signage would be needed to let people know that access was only for employees. Mr. Solomon requested enclosed downspouts in the rear. Mr. Skokowski explained that the existing building lighting would be lowered and a detention area would be created and walled. Vice Chair Present commented the rear neighbors would benefit from the improvements, that the traffic solution was not real good, but he thought the applicant had done a good job. Mr. Ansay noted 5 trips would be added to the highest use entrance. Mr. Schwartz responded that trip generation for shopping centers was based on a formula N Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 11, 2002 using criteria from other shopping centers where there was not too much of one kind of use. Mr. Skokowski pointed out that Palm Beach County allowed 25% to be used for restaurants in shopping centers in unincorporated areas and the applicant was agreeing to a condition to limit the restaurant use in this shopping center to 10 %. Mr. Tarr noted he shopped at this center frequently and found it difficult to get around in the parking lot, and the main issue was the expansion creating a much worse problem. Mr. Tarr commented the only reason the parking worked was that there was a shared parking agreement with different peak times of use. Mr. Tarr recommended looking at future traffic flow, and commented he did not think there was enough parking now. Mr. Tarr commented there was a lot of parking behind the buildings but at 5 p.m. that day there had been no cars parked behind Bed, Bath and Beyond or Office Depot, indicating their employees were using customer spaces. Mr. Skokowski verified that 9,600 square feet was the correct size of the expansion. Mr. Tarr expressed his opinion that it was important to know what waivers were granted previously to know what had been negotiated, and noted that the number of parking islands was not according to code so that could have been the result of a waiver. Mr. Tarr questioned how employee parking in the rear could be enforced and if the employees would knock on the rear door of the new expansion to be let in. Mr. Tarr commented regarding the issue of infringing on setbacks, to which Mr. Skokowski responded that staff had been okay with that. The wall location on the back property line or set 6' in was discussed. Mr. Tombari explained that the wall could be set in to give residents six additional feet of green space between the properties. Mr. Tarr commented the residents should not be infringed upon just because it had been done before and he was opposed to adding any more right turns on PGA Boulevard, taking green away, unless it must be done for safety. Mr. Kunkle questioned the 12,100 s.f. limit on restaurant space, noted that in the staff report the restaurant space was listed as retail, and this addition would put that over by 2,500. Mr. Skokowski explained how that had been calculated. Chair Kunkle requested a depiction of the wall showing proximity to residential units as they exist be provided at the next meeting. Chair Kunkle recommended putting the wall in 6' and putting landscaping outside the wall to benefit the residents. Chair Kunkle discussed the right turn option one, and suggested if there was an opportunity to put in a right turn deceleration lane it might help. Mr. Charming questioned the City Engineer whether limiting restaurant use made up for not adding deceleration lanes and if deceleration lanes were not required if that would affect the PGA Boulevard CRALLS designation. The Engineer responded, no. Mr. Channing noted residents were affected by less than full setbacks. Mr. Skokowski indicated they had all been contacted and all would be notified of the public hearing. Mr. Charming requested comments from the store owners regarding rear employee parking and if they had a program for that. Mr. Skokowski indicated that could be a condition of approval so that the City would have a means of monitoring and enforcement. Mr. Solomon commented the traffic worked pretty well and the only problem with the traffic circulation was the dead ends by Barnes & Noble. The City Engineer commented on the right turn issue that Palm Beach County requirements were 75 right turn movements; the Prosperity Farms entrance had 93; the one in question was double the county requirements, and it would be difficult to get a variance from DOT for a shorter right turn lane because the distance was too small for that. Mr. Ansay questioned drainage, and the applicant verified the direction of outfall from the detention area. Mr. Ansay questioned the land being annexed, to which Mr. Skokowski responded it had been annexed the previous year and was already designated for commercial use in anticipation of this expansion. Mr. Tarr 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 11, 2002 noted that Bed Bath and Beyond and Office Depot should be included to provide a program for parking for employees. Mr. Tarr asked staff when a PUD came in for amendment if the Board should review all waivers for the entire project and if today's requirements had to be met. Chair Kunkle noted staff was to provide pre- existing conditions at the next meeting. Growth Management Director Charles Wu responded yes that the Board could open the previous waivers for re- review. Mr. Kunkle announced it would be left to staff to decide if the next meeting would be another workshop or a public hearing. A poll of the Board indicated all were okay with the present right turn access; Mr. Tarr stated he was okay with that so long as there was no expansion. Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council (Proposed to be continued to the June 25, 2002 meeting) Petition PCD- 00 -03: Parcel 31 Old Palm A request by the City for the purpose of considering approval of a rezoning and master site plan requests for a proposed residential Planned Community District (PCD), known as Old Palm Golf Club, which consists of approximately 651 acres. The current zoning of the site is Planned DevelopmentArea (PDA) and the proposed rezoning is PCD with an underlying zoning of Residential Low Density -3. The subject site is proposed for 333 single-family residential units, including 34 cottages and casitas, and is bounded by PGA Boulevard to the south, Central Boulevard to the east, and the Florida Turnpike to the west. Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. Mr. Solomon made a motion to continue Petition PCD -00 -03 to June 25, 2002. Mr. Volonte seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. It was announced that the workshop scheduled for consideration by the Local Planning Agency had been withdrawn by the applicant. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS COMMISSION Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council Petition LDR- 02 -04: Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning District A request by the City for the purpose of considering approval of a text and map amendment to the City's Land Development Regulations and the Official Zoning Map. The proposed amendment is to add a Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning in order to establish permitted uses and development standards for all properties in the city that abut Northlake Boulevard from its intersection with Military Trail to the city's eastern boundary along Northlake Boulevard east of Congress Avenue. Chair Kunkle commented this was a multi - municipality effort that had taken 18 -24 months to get this far, and while the Commission might not agree 100 %, it was better than before. Chair Kunkle stated he was encouraging pushing this forward to City Council. Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing open. 0 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 11, 2002 Hearing no comments, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition LDR- 02-04. Mr. Ansay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. [NOTE: See NEW BUSINESS — Mr. Solomon stated he was opposed because no opportunity was given to discuss this or hear a presentation by the City — therefore the vote was actually 6 -1.1 OLD BUSINESS a) PUD Checklist Revisions — Chair Kunkle announced this item had been deferred to the next meeting. b) Tanglewood — Mr. Wu reported staff had worked with Tanglewood and had established safeguards. Mr. Wu reported a letter explaining the renovations in terms of exhibits had been submitted to City staff. The building skin was being removed and new exteriors installed, as well as new landscaping. Mr. Wu explained that changing the roads would be looked at later, and that the applicant had withdrawn their application and would be doing the renovations building by building. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Solomon requested discussion of item 4 and that he be shown as opposed to the vote since there had been no opportunity to discuss or hear a presentation from the City staff. Mr. Channing moved to reconsider the vote for Petition LDR- 02 -04. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion. Mr. Channing commented during discussion before voting that he felt it was inappropriate for make any member of the Commission uncomfortable. Mr. Solomon commented he understood it had taken a number of months and many municipalities had been involved. Mr. Solomon commented he had met with Mr. Cramer, had looked at the materials provided by Mr. Cramer, and had submitted comments. Mr. Solomon commented he thought at the very lease anyone involved in drafting this, including the lawyers for the various municipalities, should have had an opportunity to see the comments and then they could decide if they wanted to go forward with drafting revisions now or wait until later. Mr. Cramer responded all four attorneys involved had looked at this in detail and supported the code as proposed, and there were amendments incorporated in this draft that the attorneys had suggested. Mr. Cramer clarified this was the final draft dated March 11, 2002. Chair Kunkle recalled that at a previous meeting Mr. Solomon had offered a number of comments and the concern of the Board and staff had been that any language change would have to go back before all the other municipalities, so the Board had decided since it was so much better than what had been in place to move forward on it and operate on it for a year and then tweak it. Chair Kunkle apologized to Mr. Solomon, and stated his opinion that since this had been two years in the making that another year should not be lost. Mr. 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 11, 2002 Tarr commented Mr. Solomon had not been present at the last meeting and Mr. Tarr had brought up that he felt a number of Mr. Solomon's comments were good and should be incorporated; however, after conversation with staff he realized that logistically to get this to the next step it made more feasible sense to proceed as it was and look at it in a year. The City Attorney advised no vote had been taken on the motion to reconsider. Mr. Channing withdrew his motion to reconsider; Mr. Volonte withdrew his second. Con Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 11, 2002 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held June 25, 2002. APPROVED: Craig Kunkle, r., air A 6se.r r Barry Present, Vice Chair A A saA(7- John Glidden, Chair Pro Tem "UIUMP OV1V111V11 Steven Tarr Dick Ansay AB S 6-A1 i Alternate Ernest Volonte B tty Laur ecretary for the Meeting 7