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TO:
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MEMORANDUM
January 22,2008
Planning, Zoning and appeal^ Board Members
Growth Management Department
SUBJECT: Planning, Zoning and Appealll Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 22,2008 - 6:30 P.M.
Enclosed is the agenda containing the items to be presented on Tuesday, January 22,
2008. This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, Palm Beach Gardens
Municipal Building, 10500 North Military Trail, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Enclosed with this memorandum are the following items:
1. An agenda for the meeting; and
2. A Growth Management Department staffreport for the items to be heard.
As always, the respective Project Managers’ telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
have been provided in case you have any questions or require additional information on
any petition. This will help us offer better staff support in the review of these
applications.
Nina Sorenson, Administrative Specialist JI, will call to confirm your attendance.
Growth Management Administrator
AGENDA
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22,2008 AT 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLTOORDER
0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
0 ROLLCALL
0 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
0 REPORT BY THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR: KARA IRWIN
0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 9,2007 and NOVEMBER 27,2007
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
Regular Members:
Craig Kunkle (Chair)
Douglas Pennell (Vice Chair)
Barry Present
Randolph Hansen
Dennis Solomon
Michael Panczak
Jonathan D. Rubins
Alternates:
Joy Hecht (1" Alt.)
Amir Kanel (2nd Alt.)
Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board
January 22,2008
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Petition CUMN-07-12-000003: Request for a minor conditional use approval to allow a
convenience store and fast-food restaurant to be co-located within the service station.
Petition REZN-07-12-000002: Request for a rezoning of the 0.71-acre parcel of land
fkom the existing county zoning designation of CN (Commercial Neighborhood) to the
City’s zoning designation of CG- 1 (Commercial Neighborhood).
Petition MNSP-07-12-000003: Request for a minor site plan approval to allow a 2,600-
square-foot service station building with a total of six gasoline pumps.
Project Manager: Richard Mam, Senior Planner rrnd&efl .corn
OLD BUSINESS
4. NEW BUSINESS
5. ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact the Ciw Clerk’s wee, no later than five days prior to the proceeding, at telephone number (561)
799-4120 for assistance; ifhearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers (800) 955-8771 (lVD) or (800) 955-8770 (VOICE),
for assbtance. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, Local Planning Agency, or Land
Development Regulations Commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the
proceedings; and for such, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Exact legal description and/or survey for the cases may be obtained from the files in the Growth
Management Department.
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Facilities Development &
Opedons Department
2633 Vlsta Parkway
West Palm Beach. FL 35411-5603
(561) 253-0200
FAX: (561) 233-0206
WWW. pbcgov.cdmlfdo
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Palm Beach County
@mmimioners
Board of County
Addie L Green6 Chairperson
Jeff Koons, Vice Chair
Karen T. Marcus
Warren H. Newel1
Mary McCarty
BUKC Aaronson
Jess R Santamaria
County Mminttrator
Robert Webman
January 22, 2008
Ms. Allyson Maiwurm, Projects Coordinator
Planning .and Zoning Department
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 3341 0
RE: PBC North County Government Center PCD Amendment and
North County Regional Library Amendment
Petitions PCDA-07-09-000005 and SPLA-07- 1 0-000008
Postponement Request
Dear Ms. Maiwurm:
This letter respectfully requests a postponement of the amendment
to the North County Government Center PCD and Site Plan
amendment to expand the North County Regional Library, Petitions
PCDA-07-09-000005 and SPLA-07-10-000008, respectively by Palm
Beach County Facilities Development & Operations Department. We
request this postponement before the PZAB as scheduled on January
22, 2008, to February 12, 2008, to allow for further coordination
with the Department of MoPor Vehicles.
If you require any additional information, pleas'e contact me at 233-
0200. We look forward to working with the City staff on these very
important projects.
Sincerely,
Facilities Development & Operations
C: Melanie M. Borkowski, Facilities Compliance Manager, FD&O
Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing
William DeBeck, Project Manager CID
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PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 9,2007
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Craig Kunkle, Chair, 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.
REPORT BY KARA IRWIN, GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, reported:
0 Gardens Medical Pavilion went before the City Council requesting additional signage.
City Council declined to approve the request. Gardens Medical Pavilion will reapply at a
later date.
Ordinance 29, 2007, amending PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay, was adopted by City
Council on first reading.
Received an Environmental Evaluation and Appraisal Report Text Based Amendment
relative to the elements of conservation, infrastructure, intergovernmental coordination
and capital improvement elements.
0 Members reappointed: Jonathan Rubins, Douglas Pennel, Michael Panczak and Amir
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ROLL CALL
Debbie Andrea, Public Information Coordinator, called the roll for the Planning, Zoning and
Appeals Board:
Present Absent
Craig Kunkle, Chair Dennis Solomon
Douglas Pennell, Vice Chair Jonathan Rubins
Barry Present
Randolph Hansen
Michael Panczak
Joy Hecht, 1st Alternate
Amir bel, 2nd Alternate
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
City Initiated Evaluation and ADD&& Rewrt EAR) 0150 - Text-Based Amendment
City initiated workshop to present the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) recommendations
in the first of four public workshop sessions; to present the main issues of the EAR, segregated
by element; and to request discussion and direction from the Planning, Zoning and Appeals
Board. Each session will outline the EAR recommendations and policies that staff should amend
and will include a brief analysis of the implementation strategy. Session one will consist of the
EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan text amendments to implement the recommendations of the
EAR element assessments, major issues and statutory requirement updates in relation to
modifiing the following elements:
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Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner, presented elements of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report after
which discussion ensued.
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, stated she believed doing the workshop
element-by-element was easier than addressing all 13 elements at one time. She requested input
fiom the Board.
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m: These action minutes are prepared in compliame with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the
meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
All referenced attachments are on file in the City Clerk’s office.
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PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
REGULAR MEmNG
NOVEMBER 27,2007
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Craig Kunkle, Chair, 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.
REPORT BY KARA IRWIN, GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, had no report.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION 1
Motion to accept the minutes of the August 28, 2007 meeting was made, seconded and carried
unanimously in favor of approval.
MOTION 2
Motion to accept the minutes of the September 11, 2007 meeting was made, seconded and
carried by a 6-0 vote in favor of approval.
VOTE MOTION 1 MOTION 2
Craig Kunkle, Chair YeS YeS
DouglasPennell, Vice Chair YeS YeS
Michael Panczak Yes Yes
Barry Present Yes Yes
Jonathan Rubins YeS YeS
Dennis Solomon YeS YeS
(*The record does not reflect Joy Hecht, 1st Alternate, being invited to fill Randolph Hansen’s
position in his absence.)
ROU CALL
Debbie Andrea, Public Information Coordinator, called the roll for the Planning, Zoning and
Appeals Board:
Present
Craig Kunkle, Chair
DouglasPennell, Vice Chair
Bany Present
Michael Panczak
Jonathan Rubins
Dennis Solomon
Joy Heck 1st Alternate
Amir Kanel, 2nd Alternate
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RECOMMENDATION TO ClTY COUNaL
Ex Parte Communication (public Hem-nd
Petition MISC-07- 10-000036 - The Beniamin Private School Monument Sign
A request by Ms. Anne Booth of Urban Design Studio, agent, on behalf of The Benjamin Private
School, Inc., to amend Ordinance 4, 2003 to allow a monument sign at the northwest corner of
Central Boulevard and Grandiflora Road.
Craig Kunkle, Chair declared the public hearing open. There being no members of the public in
attendance, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed. Chair Kunkle complimented Anne
Booth on her presentation and asked for comments fiom Board members. Comments were in
favor of the sign.
MOTION 3
Motion made to approve Petition MISC-07-10-000036 - The Benjamin Private School
Monument Sign was made, seconded and carried by a 6-0 vote in favor of approval.
VOTE MOTION 3
Craig Kunkle, Chair YeS
Douglas Pennell, Vice Chair YeS
Michael Panczak Yes
BarryPresent Yes
Jonathan Rubins YeS
Dennis Solomon Yes
(*The record does not reflect Joy Hecht, 1st Alternate, being invited to fill Randolph Hansen’s
position in his absence.)
OW BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Board.
There was no new business to come before the Board.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no hrther business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
APPROVED:
Jonathan Rpbins
Joy Hecht r’ny J&,k
Amir Kanel
- Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the
meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the oflice of the City Clerk.
All referenced attachments are on file in the Gty Clerk‘s office.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING, ZONING, AND APPEALS BOARD
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: December 21,2007
Meeting Date: January 22,2008
Petition: PCDA-07-09-05
SPLA-07-10-08
Originating Dept.:
Growth Management: L Project
Manager
Allyson Maiwurm
Projects Coordinator
[XI Quasi-Judicial
[ ] Legislative
[XI Public Hearing
SUBJECT/AGENDA ITEM
Petitions:
Public Hearing & Recommendation to City Council: A request from Melanie Borkowski,
Manager of the Palm Beach County Facilities Development & Operations Department, as the agent
for Palm Beach County, for various amendments to the approved North County Government Center
Planned Community Development (PCD). In addition to the PCD Amendment, the applicant is
seeking approval of a site plan amendment to allow for the construction of 14,612 square feet
additional interior space to expand the North County Regional Library. The subject site is
approximately 1.6 miles east of 1-95 at the SW comer of the intersection of PGA Boulevard and
Campus Drive and north of Fairchild Avenue.
[XI Recommendation to APPROVE with 3 waivers
PCDA-07-09-000005: North County Government Center Amendment
SPLA-07-10-000008: North County Regional Library Amendment
FINANCE:
Costs: $-N/A
Total
$- N/A-
Current FY
Fuiiding Source:
[ ] Recommendation to DENY
Advertised:
Date: 01/11/2008
Paper: Palm Beach Post
[XI Required
Affected parties:
[XI Notified
[ ] Not Required
Reviewed by:
Senior
Accountant
rresha Thomas
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[ 3 Operating
Other-N/A
Budget Acct.#:
NA
Manager
City Attorney
Christine Tatum, Esq.
Development Compliance
Growth Manag
Kara Irwin, AICP
Approved By:
Ronald M. Ferris
Administrator &
City Manager
"ZAB Action:
N/A] Approved
NIA] App. w/ conditions
N/A] Denied
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[ ] Rec. Denial
[N/A] Continued
to:
3 Rec. approval
3 Rec. app. wl conds.
Attachments:
0 Project Narrative
0 Traffic concurrency
letters and report
0 DMV notification
0 Reduced Plans
0 Ordinance 13, 1992
Ordinance 18, 1995
0 Ordinance 53,1997
0 Ordinance 54,1997
0 Resolution 147, 1997
Date Prepared: December 21,2007
Meeting Date: January 22,2008
Petition: PCDA-07-09-000005
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SPLA-07-IO-000008
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The subject petition is a request for approval of an amendment to the North County Government
Center Planned Community Development (PCD) and an amendment to the North County Regional
Library Site Plan, which are located approximately 1.6 miles east of 1-95 at the SW side of
intersection of PGA Boulevard and Campus Drive and north of Fairchild Avenue in the City of
Palm Beach Gardens. The PCD and Site Plan Amendments will permit the construction of a I4,6 12
square-foot addition to the North County Regional Library, increase the existing parcel size from
4.06 acres to 6.59 acres, provide the required linkage roads throughout the parcels, relocate the
Environmental Preserve, eliminate the DMV parcel from the limits of the PCD, reconfigure the
approved PCD parcels, eliminate two (2) passive parks and designate a 2.802 acre parcel for future
development. Staff recommends approval of the subject petition with three (3) waivers and the
conditions of approval provided herein.
BACKGROUND
The North County Government Center PCD was originally approved as a Planned Unit - _-
Development by Ordinance 13, 1992. The prevailing Master Plan for the North County Government
Center PCD was approved by Ordinance 18, 1995. This PCD is currently approved as a 33.698 acre
campus with six (6) separate parcels. The PCD currently supports the 103,637 square foot North
County Government Center, which houses the North County Courthouse and County administrative
offices, and the 24,920 square foot North County Regional Library. Additional parcels within the
PCD are currently approved for use as a licensing bureau and training facility for the State of
preserve. Ordinance 53, 1997 allowed for a two year time extension to complete development of the
PCD and Ordinance 54, 1997 increased the square footage in overall size of two parcels (five and
six) within the PCD. Lastly, Resolution 147, 1997 provided for the approval of a 72,000 square foot
addition to the North County Courthouse and a 3.2 acre passive park on parcels 1 and 6 of the North
County Government Center Planned Community Development.
Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), two (2) passive parks, and an environmental
LAND USE & ZONING
The subject site has a zoning designation of Planned Community Development (PCD) District with
an underlying zoning of Public/Institutional (P/I). The future land use designation is Public (P).
There are no zoning or land use designations amendments being proposed with the subject petition.
CONCURRENCY
Traffic
Concurrency was approved for a 40,000 square foot library as part of the initial development order
granted by the City in 1992, Ordinance 13, 1992. The proposed expansion will not exceed this
threshold, and no other activity within the North County Government Center PCD has relied on this
reservation of capacity for the library expansion. Also, the site is more than 80% built-out and
therefore, the County traffic is vested for a 40,000 square foot library. (see letter attached)
Drainage
The site is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Northern Palm Beach County
Improvement District, and the subject to the permit requirements of the Improvement District and
the South Florida Water Management District. The only impact on drainage associated with this
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Meeting Date: January 22,2008
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project is the expansion of the parking area for the library, which involves the addition of
amroximatelv one-half acre of impervious area. This impact will be fully mitigated by the - 11 installation of retention, pipes and inlets, which will connect to the existing library drainage system.
PROJECT DETAILS
Planned Communitv District Master Plan
Site Access
The PCD has two vehicular access points; one of which is located off of Campus Drive and the
other off of Fairchild Avenue. Future development will allow for more access via the City linkage
roads but it is not needed at this time.
Master Site Plan
The North County Regional Library was originally approved as Phase I of the PUD for 24,920 sq.
feet (Ordinance 13, 1992) and this current petition will allow for the expansion of 14,612 sq. feet of
interior space to the existing building for a total of 39,532 total square feet. The applicant is also
requesting to eliminate the two (2) passive parks from within the PCD and add additional acreage to
the environmental preserve (from 5.442 acres to 6.02 acres). The applicant proposes to eliminate the
existing 6.958-acre DMV parcel fronting PGA Boulevard from the limits of the PCD, reducing the
area of the PCD to 27.694 acres. Lastly, the applicant would like to designate the 2.80 acre parcel to
the west of the library for future development. Therefore, this petition is requesting the
reconfiguration of parcel boundaries within the PCD which would include only four (4) parcels: (1)
the North County Courthouse, (2) the North County Regional Library, (3) Environmental Preserve
and (4) Future Development.
Landscaping & Bufferin2
The applicant is requesting to remove the DMV parcel from the PCD which has a condition that
requires a landscaping buffer along PGA Boulevard. Therefore, it will not be the responsibility of
the County but will be a condition of approval when the DMV site is redeveloped.
Although a significant portion of the subject 27.694 acres has been developed, significant open
space has been preserved within the existing development footprint of the North County
Government Center. The same approach was taken to develop the proposed Master Plan, which is
evidenced by the 6.08 acre preservation parcel and overall increase in preservation acreage.
The west eight (8) foot buffer of the library parcel is intended to serve as a required landscape
buffer. The existing native vegetation in this area (a mix of mature slash pine, sabal palms and saw
palmetto) will remain and ultimately be combined with the landscape buffer proposed for the east
side of the adjacent parcel being designated for future development. The few exotic species that
exist in this general area of the expanded library parcel are located primarily at the edges of the
parcel and will be removed in conjunction with site development activity.
Waivers
The applicant is requesting the following waiver: a
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78-506: Sidewalks Concrete sidewalks,
at least five feet
wide, shall be
provided on each
side of all streets in
a subdivision with
the exception of cul-
de-sacs.
Date Prepared: December 2 I, 2007
Meeting Date: January 22,2008
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Continuation of the
meandering sidewalk on
the south side of the
adjacent parcel to the north
for consistency of the
walkway. Therefore, the
sidewalk will only be on
one side of the road.
Approval
1) The applicant is requesting a waiver from City Code Section 78-506, sidewalks. The applicant
has agreed to extend the meandering sidewalk on the south side of the County Courthouse site
(parcell) as a condition of approval for development of parcel 4. The sidewalk would be
detrimental to the buffer on the north side of the parcel if it were placed on-site. Staff was
concerned about pedestrian walkways to the library site and is satisfied with what is being
proposed. Staffrecommends approval of the requested waiver.
Site Plan - North County Regional Library
Architecture
The proposed expansion of the North County Regional Library building on Parcel 2 will consist of a
14,612 square foot addition. The expansion will occur on the northeast side of the existing 24,920
square foot building. The new building has been designed to carry over elements that are generally
similar of the existing building’s architecture including the roofing that currently exists on the main
building. Care has been taken to maintain architectural consistency between the existing building
and the expansion in order to minimize the potential for adverse visual impact.
Parking
The Applicant is required to provide 132 total parking spaces for the site plan and has provided 265 -- ** spaces on the subject site. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a waiver for additional parking.
Palm Beach County FD&O provides parking at a rate of 1 per 150 square feet of gross floor area as
a standard practice for all libraries on a County-wide basis. Whereas it is the City’s standard parking
rate of 1 per 300 square feet applies to all government uses alike. The County has discovered that
libraries often require a greater proportion of parking than other government uses. Possible
explanations include longer duration of visitation by library patrons, infrequent vehicle turnover
within surface parking areas that support library facilities and organized public events and functions
at library facilities.
Site Lighting
The Applicant has provided a photometric plan with the subject petition in order to incorporate the
revised lighting into the landscape and site plans.
Landscape and buffering
Significant open space has been preserved within the development footprint of the existing and 0 proposed library parcel and throughout the entire North County Government Center. Care has been
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taken during the planning stages of the library expansion to ensure that the project meets the open
space requirements of the City’s Land Development Regulations. A minimum of 3.03 acres, or
nearly 46% of the expanded library parcel, will be maintained as open space. The open space
calculated for the required Landscape Points is 1.98 acres, or 30% of the total area site.
Waivers
The applicant is requesting the following waivers:
Additional parking 132 spaces (39,532 which is 120 spaces over
greater than 10% of sq. ft @1 sp / 300 sq required which is greater
required parking fi) than 10%.
Completion of a plat To allow the completion of
prior to the issuance the plat for the North
plat required of the first building County Government Center
permit. prior to the issuance of
certificate for occupancy
for the library expansion.
78-441 (c): Boundary
1.) The applicant is requesting a waiver to City Code Section 78-345 (D) (3) to increase the
total parking to a total of 265 spaces. This total is justified through by the standard of all
libraries on a County-wide basis of 1 per 150 square feet of gross floor area. Whereas it is
the City’s standard parking rate of 1 per 300 square feet applies to all government uses alike.
It has been discovered that libraries often require a greater proportion of parking than do
other government uses.
Staff recommends approval of this requested waiver.
2.) The applicant is requesting a waiver to City Code 78-441 (c ) to allow the completion of the
plat for the North County Government Center PCD prior to the issuance of occupancy for
the library expansion. Due to the timing for the construction and the preservation
management plan, staff agrees with the applicants request for the plat to be completed prior
to the issuance of certificate of occupancy for the library expansion.
Staff recommends approval of this requested waiver.
PLANNING, ZONING, AND APPEALS BOARD
The Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board (PZAB) reviewed the subject petition at a public
workshop on November 13,2007. The PZAB issued the following comments:
1 .) The PZAB suggested that the applicant enhance the architecture of the roof.
The applicant has enhanced the architecture to be generally consistent with the roof of the main
building.
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2.) The PZAB asked the applicant if the DMV has been notified of the removal from the PCD.
The applicant has tried to verify that the DMV has received notification. The applicant is awaiting
confirmation.
3.) The PZAB asked the applicant about designing the expansion to LEED standards.
At this time, the applicant has not committed to build the library expansion to LEED standards.
4.) The PZAB inquired about a bus area for bus parking when bringing school children to the
library.
The applicant had provided two extra large parking spaces along the northwest end of the parking
lot to accommodate oversized vehicles, such as buses, if needed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Petition PCDA-07-09-000005 with one waiver and SPLA-07- 10-
000008 with two waivers.
Planning & Zoning
1.) The artwork shall be approved prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, or the City
shall have the option of withdrawing the escrow. (Planning & Zoning)
2.) The plat shall be approved prior to the certificate of occupancy for the library expansion. (Planning
& Zoning)
3.) The applicant shall provide a bus shelter upon the request and demonstration of need by Palm Tran.
Location will be coordinated with the City, County and Palm Tran at that time. (Planning & Zoning)
City Forester
1 .) Prior to scheduling for City Council, the Applicant shall supply SUA approved landscape plans
for review and approval by the City. (City Forester)
2.) Prior to the Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall eliminate all prohibited and invasive
non-native plants from the library site. (City Forester)
3.) Prior to platting of the preserve area, a Preserve Management Plan that shall include details of
site amenities shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. (City Forester)
4.) The applicant will define, in detail, the time period proposed for the removal of exotic
vegetation within the Preserve Area Management Plan to be submitted with the plat. (City
Forester) 0 5.) Prior to issuance of any land alteration permit, all gopher tortoises on library site (parcel 2) shall
be relocated. (City Forester)
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Meeting Date: January 22,2008
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6.) Prior to the scheduling for City Council, the three large existing Oak Trees, Sabal Palms, and
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‘ any affected trees will be field verified and tagged for relocation to the eastern buffer along
Campus Drive, or other appropriate area of the site. An inventory shall be conducted, and a
tabular tree list submitted as part of a relocation plan for the existing vegetation affected by the
area of proposed construction. Said plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Forester. (City Forester)
City Engineer
1. “Applicant shall copy to the City all permit applications, permits, certifications and approvals.”
(City Engineer)
2. “Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and fencing as required by the
City Engineer.’’ (City Engineer)
3. “Prior to the issuance of occupancy, the applicant shall plat the site to include all existing and
proposed easements and like encumbrances (including the preserve area and linkage road right
of way with appropriate reservations and dedications in the plat), in accordance with LDR
Section 78-446 for City Council approval.” (City Engineer and Planning & Zoning)
4. “Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant
shall provide a cost estimate and surety in accordance with LDR Section 78-309 and 78-461 and
a cost estimate for on-site project improvements, not including public infrastructure, or
landscaping and irrigation costs for review and approval by the City. The cost estimates shall be
signed and sealed by an engineer and landscape architect registered in the state of Florida and
shall be posted with the City, prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit.” (City
Engineer)
5. “The construction, operation and/or maintenance of any elements of the subject project shall not
have any negative impacts on the existing drainage of surrounding areas. If, at any time during
the project development, it is determined by the City that any of the surrounding areas are
experiencing negative drainage impacts caused by the project, it shall be the applicant’s
responsibility to cure said impacts in a period of time and a manner acceptable to the City prior
to additional construction activities.” (City Engineer)
6. “Prior to issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant shall submit signed/sealed/dated
construction plans (paving/grading/drainage and watedsewer) and all pertinent calculations for
review and comment. (City Engineer)
7. “Applicant shall comply with any and all Palm Beach County Traffic Division conditions as
outlined in PBC Traffic Division equivalency and concurrency approval letters.’’ (City
Engineer)
8. “Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant
shall schedule a pre-permit meeting with City staff.” (City Engineer) 0
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9. “Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit the applicant shall provide to the City
letters of authorization from the applicable utility companies allowing landscaping and light
poles to be placed within the utility easements.” (City Engineer)
10. “Applicant shall notify the City’s Public Works Division at least 10 working days prior to the
commencement of any workkonstruction activity within any public right-of-way within the City
of Palm Beach Gardens. In the case of a city right-of-way, the applicant has at least five
working days to obtain a right-of-way permit. Right-of-way permits may be obtained at the
Building Division. Failure to comply with this condition could result in a Stop Work Order of
all workhonstruction activity within the public right-of-way and the subject development site.”
(Public Works)
Public (P) Subiect Property Planned Community Development
North County Government Center (PCD)
North Planned Community Development Commercial (C)
The MacArthur Regional Center Professional Office (PO)
Palm Beach County Single Residential Palm Beach County Low Density
(RS) Residential (LR-2) Single Family Residential
unincorporated Palm Beach County
Eissey Theatre Public/Institutional (PA) Public (P)
East
Palm Beach Community College I Public/Institutional (P/I) .. Public (P)
Eissey Campus
United States Post Office I Publidlnstitutional (P/I) I Public (P)
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NORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
APPLICATION FOR PCD AMENDMENT
STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION
1) Explain the nature of the request.
On behalf of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Facilities Development &
Operations (FD&O) Department is seeking development approvals from the City of Palm
Beach Gardens to allow for amendments to the North County Government Center Planned
Community Development (PCD). These amendments are necessitated principally by a
proposed expansion to the North County Regional Library. The specific development
approvals that are concurrently being pursued by Palm Beach County are as follows:
0 Amendment to the North County Government Center PCD and Master Plan,
including the removal of land and reduction of overall acreage; reconfiguration of
the PCD Master Plan; and other various modifications that are addressed in further
detail below; and,
0 Amendment to the North County Regional Library Site Plan to increase land area
and add building square footage to allow for the construction of a 14,612 square
foot expansion, including a waiver of the City’s parking regulations to allow more
than 10% of the required parking for the library.
As indicated above, the County is requesting concurrent processing of these development
applications. A separate agreement, as required by the City of Palm Beach Gardens, is being
submitted to facilitate this administrative procedure.
The prevailing Master Plan for the North County Government Center PCD was approved by
the City Council on December 4, 1997 (Ordinance 54, 1997). The PCD is currently
approved as a 33.698 acre campus with six (6) separate parcels located at the southwest
corner of PGA Boulevard and Campus Drive. The PCD currently supports the 103,637
square foot North County Government Center, which houses the North County Courthouse
and County administrative offices, and the 24,920 square foot North County Regional
Library. Additional parcels within the PCD are currently approved for use as a licensing
bureau and training facility for the State of Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),
two (2) passive parks, and an environmental preserve.
This application proposes several amendments to the PCD and prevailing Master Plan, which
are generally described as follows:
0 Expansion of the Regional Library parcel from the existing 4.06 acres to 6.6 acres,
for an increase of 2.54 acres;
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0 The addition of the east/west and northlsouth linkage roads through the North
County Government Center campus, as required by the City’s Comprehensive
Plan;
Relocation of the Environmental Preserve parcel to the west side of the
northhouth linkage road , including a .566 acre expansion of the environmental
preserve acreage within the PCD from 5.442 acres to 6.08 acres;
Elimination of the existing 6.958-acre DMV parcel fronting PGA Boulevard from
the limits of the PCD, resulting in a total PCD area of 27.694 acres;
Reconfiguration of parcel boundaries within the PCD;
Elimination of two (2) passive parks from within the PCD; and,
Designation of a 2.802-acre parcel for future development.
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The requested amendments to the PCD and Master Plan result primarily from the specific
development plan for the library expansion. To accommodate the library expansion and
associated improvements, the library parcel must also be expanded in area to support
additional parking, stormwater management, and other site elements required by the City of
Palm Beach Gardens. As a result of this parcel expansion, other parcels within the PCD must
also be reconfigured to maintain separate and distinct parcel boundaries. Furthermore, since
approval of the Master Plan in 1997, several changed conditions and circumstances have
arisen that require the original design and balance of uses within the PCD to be revisited.
Instances of these changed conditions and circumstance include the adoption of the Linkages
Plan by the City; change in Palm Beach County’s development plans and projections for the
passive parks; and unproductive negotiations and distanced relations between Palm Beach
County FD&O and the DMV. By eliminating the DMV parcel, the PCD boundary will
coincide with the County’s property ownership interest; thus affording both the County and
DMV the ability to better manage any future development upon their separate properties.
Palm Beach County FD&O reasonably anticipates that this arrangement would better serve
redevelopment interests and objectives for the existing DMV parcel should such an
opportunity arise.
2) What will be the impact of the proposed change on the surrounding area?
Palm Beach County FD&O anticipates that the proposed change and development program
will have no adverse affects on the surrounding areas. The subject site and existing buildings
compliment and harmoniously coexist with the surrounding mix of commercial, residential
and civic uses. The expansion of the existing library will enhance library services for the
regional population and improve convenience to government services for the citizens
residing in the northern Palm Beach County area. The proposed PCD and Master Plan
amendments will bring the Master Plan into conformance with the County’s goals for future
development of the campus while at the same time maintaining compatibility with the
surrounding area and consistency with the prevailing pattern of development in the vicinity
of the subject site.
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3) Describe how the request complies with the City’s vision Plan and the following
elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use, Transportation,
Housing, Infrastructure, Coastal Management, Conservation, Recreation and Open
Space, Intergovernmental Coordination and Capital Improvement.
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Future Land Use:
The North County Government Center is designated on the City’s Future Land Use Map as
“P”, Public. This designation allows for government uses, including those identified on the
proposed PCD Master Plan. The development intensities proposed are consistent with the
allowances of the Public FLU designation. The amended Master Plan for the North County
Government Center campus conforms to all of the limitations and locational criteria
established by the Comprehensive Plan for “Public Institutional” land uses, including
setbacks, buffering, adequate parking, and onsite traffic circulation.
Transportation:
The traffic associated with the proposed library expansion was analyzed by the City with the
original development plan submitted in 1992, and again in 1995 upon approval of the first
Master Plan for the North County Government Center PCD. The proposed library expansion
is considered “vested” for traffic concurrency purposes by virtue of completion of the first
phase of development and inclusion of a 40,000 square foot library on Palm Beach County’s
list of exempt municipal projects. Documentation to support this conclusion is being
submitted as part of the current applications. Vehicular circulation through and in the
vicinity of the site will be enhanced by the proposed linkage roads that will serve as
secondary routes to PGA Boulevard, Fairchild Avenue and Campus Drive. Non-vehicular
circulation will be maintained along all adjacent roadways and at strategic locations within
the PCD.
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Housing:
There is no impact on housing associated with this non-residential application.
Infrastructure:
Water: Seacoast Utility Authority supplies the subject site and surrounding area with potable
water. As confirmed by Seacoast Utility Authority in its letter dated September 11, 2007 (a
copy of which is included with this application), there is adequate capacity available to meet
the demands of this project.
Sewer: Seacoast Utility Authority supplies the subject site and surrounding area with sanitary
sewer service. As confirmed by Seacoast Utility Authority in its letter dated September 11,
2007 (a copy of which is included with this application), there is adequate capacity available
to meet the demands of this project.
Drainage: The site is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Northern Palm
Beach County Improvement District, and is subject to the permit requirements of the
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Improvement District and the South Florida Water Management District. The only impact on
drainage associated with this project is the expansion of the parking area for the library,
which involves the addition of approximately one and one-half acre of impervious area. This
impact will be fully mitigated by the installation of retention, pipes and inlets, which will
connect to the existing library drainage system.
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Solid Waste Disposal; The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Bach County provides disposal
on a countywide basis. As confirmed by the Solid Waste Authority in its letter dated January
17, 2007 (a copy of which is included in this application), adequate capacity exists at the
Authority’s facilities through the year 202 1.
Coastal Management:
The subject site is not located within the coastal area.
Conservation:
A significant portion of the North County Government Center campus has been developed or
otherwise established for development purposes. As a result of the proposed changes to the
PCD and Master Plan, all of the contiguous area located to the west of the proposed
northhouth linkage road will be designated as an environmental preserve parcel. This area
comprises approximately 6.08 acres and supports a variety of soils, vegetation and wildlife.
In comparison to the preserve area indicated on the prevailing Master Plan, the proposed
environmental preserve area represents an increase of more than one-half acre.
As part of the planning effort for this application and the proposed campus layout, Cotleur &
Hearing, Inc. performed a comprehensive investigation of the site’s environmental
conditions. A report summarizing the findings of this assessment is being submitted as part
of this application. Based upon the investigation, Cotleur & Hearing, Inc. has confirmed that
naturally occurring vegetation on the undeveloped portion of the campus consists of good
quality, mature pine flatwoods. Existing native vegetation within previously disturbed areas
of the site is interspersed with exotics, including stands of Melaleuca. The report concludes
that the proposed preserve area will serve as a suitable habitat for any impacted gopher
tortoise populations that might exist on those areas of the property being proposed for
development. To the extent permitted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FFWCC) regulations and other authority, enhancement of the proposed 6.08
environmental preserve parcel will be phased to coincide with the forthcoming library
expansion and future construction activity elsewhere within the PCD.
Recreation and Open Space:
The proposed changes have no adverse impact on any existing or planned City parks or
recreation facilities. Removal of the passive parks indicated on the prevailing Master Plan
will have no impact on the ability of either Palm Beach County or the City of Palm Beach
Gardens to serve residents of northern Palm Beach County with parks facilities or otherwise
provide adequate levels of service associated with recreation opportunities. Furthermore, the
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proposed changes will continue to satisfy all applicable City requirements for open space
within the limits of the PCD.
Intergovernmental Coordination:
The site that is the subject of this application has been owned and managed by Palm Beach
County since the early 1970’s. The intent to improve and utilize the site as a government
complex to serve northern Palm Beach County remains unchanged. In recognition of this
status and objective, the City designated the property as “P”/Public on the Future Land Use
Map. The current request remains entirely consistent with the Public Future Land Use
designation and ability to provide government service.
Capital Improvements:
All infrastructure improvements required to support the proposed library expansion and
future facilities will be funded and constructed by Palm Beach County. The proposed library
expansion will have no adverse impact on the City’s Capital Improvements Program since no
additional City facilities or infrastructure will be required to support this development.
4) How does the proposed project comply with City requirements for preservation of
natural resources and native vegetation (Section 78-301, Land Development
Regulations)?
Although a significant portion of the subject 27.694 acres has been developed, significant
open space has been preserved within the existing development footprint of the North County
Government Center campus. This same approach has been taken to development the
proposed Master Plan, which is evidenced by the 6.08-acre preservation parcel and overall
increase in preservation acreage. Considerable care has been taken during the planning stage
of the associated library expansion to ensure that the project will meet the open space
requirements of the City’s Land Development Regulations. The open space exhibit included
with that application (Sheet A-1.02) confirms that a minimum of 3.03 acres, or nearly 46 %
of the total area of the expanded library parcel, will be maintained as open space. The open
space calculated for the required Landscape Points is 1.98 acres, or 30% of the total site area,
As indicated on the site plan submitted with the accompanying site plan application, the
western 8’ of the library parcel is intended to serve as a required landscape buffer. The
existing native vegetation in this area - a mix of mature slash pine, sabal palms and saw
palmetto - will remain and ultimately be combined with the landscape buffer proposed for the
east side of the adjacent parcel being designated for future development. The few exotic
species that exist in this general area of the expanded library parcel are located primarily at
the edges of the parcel and will be removed in conjunction with site development activity.
5. How will the proposed project comply with City requirements for Art in Public
Places (Chapter 78-261, Land Development Regulations)?
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Palm Beach County will comply with the City’s requirements for Art in Public Places by
commissioning art work for this project and managing the installation of same in lieu of
payment.
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6. Has the project received concurrency certification? Date Received:
Concurrency was approved for a 40,000 square foot library as part of the initial development
order granted by the City in 1992 (Ordinance 13, 1992). The proposed expansion will not
exceed this threshold, and no other development activity within the North County
Government Center PCD has replied upon this reservation of capacity for the library
expansion. No development aside from the library expansion or additional concurrency
certification is proposed at the present time. At such time as a formal development program
is proposed for the 2.802-acre future development parcel, Palm Beach County acknowledges
that concurrency certification for such development will be required.
Summary and Conclusion
On behalf of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County’s Facilities Development & Operations
(FD&O) Department respectfully requests favorable consideration and approval of this
application for an amendment to the North County Government Center PCD and Master Plan.
The project team eagerly anticipates this opportunity to work with the City of Palm Beach
Gardens to achieve a viable and practical Master Plan to accommodate the expansion of the
North County Regional Library and address the remaining areas of the North County
Government Center PCD campus. Representatives at Palm Beach County Facilities
Development and Operations are Melanie Borkowski (Agent) and Bill DeBeck (Project
Manager). The Project Manger at Anna S. Cottrell & Associates, Inc. is Anna Cottrell.
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NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY EXPANSION
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION
1) Explain the nature of the request.
On behalf of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Facilities Development &
Operations (FD&O) Department is seeking development approvals from the City of Palm
Beach Gardens to allow for the expansion of the existing North County Regional Library.
This application for site plan approval will result in an amendment to the site plan approved
by the City on May 7, 1992, via Ordinance 13, 1992. Details present upon this approved site
plan and the prevailing PCD Master Plan clearly indicate that the library expansion has
always been contemplated and forthcoming.
This application is being made by Palm Beach County FD&O concurrent with an application
to amend the North County Government Center PCD and Master Plan. The PCD Master
Plan was originally approved by the City on October 5, 1995 (Ordinance 18, 1995), and was
later amended on December 4, 1997 (Ordinance 54, 1997). Approval of the concurrent PCD
and Master Plan amendments are necessary to accommodate the proposed site plan for the
library expansion. A separate agreement, as required by the City of Palm Beach Gardens, is
being submitted to facilitate the concurrent processing of these pending applications.
The North County Regional Library current exists as a 24,920 square foot building. The
proposed expansion will introduce 14,612 additional square feet of interior space, resulting in
a library building of 39,532 total square feet. The overall library parcel is being expanded
from 4.06 acres to 6.6 acres in order to accommodate the building expansion and associated
improvements, for an increase of 2.54 acres. As detailed on the accompanying site plan that
has been submitted with this application, the 39,532 square foot library will be supported by
270 total parking spaces, which represents an addition of 138 parking spaces to the library’s
existing surface parking area. A stormwater retention area, landscape areas and other
associated improvements are also proposed as part of the building expansion and site plan
amendment.
Since the 270- total parking spaces will exceed the librixy’s required parking (1 32 spaces, or
one space / 300 square feet of library area) by more than lo%, a parking waiver is requested
with this application as required and authorized by Section 78-345(d)(3) of the City’s Land
Development Regulations. The accompanying site plan and exhibit (Sheet A-1 02)
demonstrate that additional open space is being provided at a ratio not less than 1.5 square
feet per additional foot of paved surface, as required by City regulations, to address the
surplus parking. It should be noted that Palm Beach County FD&O provides parking at a
rate of 1 space per 150 square feet of gross floor area as a standard practice for all libraries
on a County-wide basis. Whereas the City’s standard parking rate of 1 space per 300 square
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feet applies to all government uses alike, Palm Beach County FD&O’s experience with a vast
array of government uses and facilities has led to discovery that libraries often require a
greater proportion of parking than do many other government uses. Possible explanations
include longer duration of visitation by library patrons than patrons to many other
government uses and facilities; infrequent vehicle turnover within surface parking areas that
support library facilities; and organized public events and functions at library facilities,
amongst other possible scenarios and site-specific demands. For all of the foregoing, Palm
Beach County FD&O considers the waiver request to be appropriate, rational, and
responsible; based upon sound planning principals; grounded by repeat experience for
similarly suited and situated facilities; and a reflection of the broad use classification system
employed by the City of Palm Beach Gardens to regulate the provision of parking.
2) What will be the impact of the proposed change on the surrounding area?
Palm Beach County FD&O anticipates that the proposed change and library expansion will
have no adverse affects on the surrounding area. The building expansion will enhance
library services for the regional population and improve convenience to government services
€or the citizens residing in the northern Palm Beach County area. The existing library
building and proposed expansion are compatible with the surrounding area and compliment
the mix of residential, commercial and civic uses that exist adjacent to and in the vicinity of
the library parcel and North County Government Center PCD. Care has been taken to
maintain architectural consistency between the existing library building and 14,6 12 square
foot expansion in order to minimize the potential for adverse visual impact. The site
incorporates significant open space areas as required by City regulations and will be finished
with substantial landscape treatment in order to uphold high aesthetic quality.
3) Describe how the request complies with the City’s vision Plan and the following
elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use, Transportation,
Housing, Infrastructure, Coastal Management, Conservation, Recreation and Open
Space, Intergovernmental Coordination and Capital Improvement.
Future Land Use:
The subject site and entire North County Government Center campus is designated on the
City’s Future Land Use Map as “P”, Public. This designation allows for government uses,
including libraries. The development intensity of the existing library and proposed expansion
are entirely consistent with the allowances of the Public FLU designation. The proposed
library site plan conforms to all of the limitations and locational criteria established by the
Comprehensive Plan for Public land uses, including setbacks, buffering, adequate parking,
onsite traffic circulation, and all other aspects.
Transportation:
The traffic associated with the proposed library expansion was analyzed by the City with the
original development plan submitted for the library in 1992, and again in 1995 upon approval
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of the first Master Plan for the North County Government Center PCD. The proposed library
expansion is considered “vested” for traffic concurrency purposes by virtue of completion of
the first phase of development and inclusion of a 40,000 square foot library on Palm Beach
County’s list of exempt municipal projects. Documentation to support this conclusion is
being submitted as part of this application. Non-vehicular circulation will be maintained both
along the adjacent roadways and within the limits of the subject site.
Housing:
There is no impact on housing associated with this non-residential application.
Infrastructure:
Water: Seacoast Utility Authority supplies the site with potable water. As confirmed by
Seacoast Utility Authority in its letter dated September 11, 2007, (a copy of which is
included in this application), there is adequate capacity available to meet the demands of this
project.
Sewer: Seacoast Utility Authority supplies the site with sanitary sewer service. As
confirmed by Seacoast Utility Authority in its letter dated September 11, 2007 (a copy of
which is included with this application), there is adequate capacity available to meet the
demands of this project.
Drainage: - The site is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Northern Palm
Beach County Improvement District, and is subject to the permit requirements of the
Improvement District and the South Florida Water Management District. The only impact on
drainage associated with this application is the expansion of the library parking area, which
involves the addition of approximately one and one-half acre of impervious area. This impact
will be hlly mitigated by the installation of retention, pipes and inlets, which will connect to
the existing library drainage system.
Solid Waste Disposal; The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Bach County provides disposal
on a countywide basis. As confirmed by the Solid Waste Authority in its letter dated January
17, 2007 (a copy of which is included in this application), adequate capacity exists at the
Authority’s facilities through the year 202 1.
Coastal Management:
The subject site is not within the coastal area.
Conservation:
The additional parking and other improyements needed to support the library and
forthcoming expansion requires that the boundaries of the library parcel be enlarged. For this
reason, the environmental preserve designated adjacent to the library parcel on the prevailing
Master Plan will be relocated to the western limits of the PCD and west of a proposed
northhouth linkage road. This area comprises approximately 6.08 contiguous acres (nearly
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22% of the entire 27.694-acre North County Government Center PCD) and supports a variety
of soils, vegetation and wildlife. In comparison to the 5.44-acre preserve area indicated on
the prevailing Master Plan, the proposed 6.08-acre environmental preserve area represents an
increase of more than one-half acre.
As part of the planning effort for this application and the proposed campus layout, Cotleur &
Hearing, Inc. performed a comprehensive investigation of the site’s environmental
conditions. A report summarizing the findings of this assessment is being submitted as part
of this application. Based upon the investigation, Cotleur & Hearing, Inc. has confirmed that
naturally occurring vegetation on the undeveloped portion of the campus consists of good
quality, mature pine flatwoods. Existing native vegetation within previously disturbed areas
of the site is interspersed with exotics, including stands of Melaleuca. The report concludes
that the proposed preserve area will serve as a suitable habitat for any impacted gopher
tortoise populations that might exist on those areas of the property being proposed for
development. To the extent permitted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FFWCC) regulations and other authority, enhancement of the proposed 6.08
environmental preserve parcel will be phased to coincide with the forthcoming library
expansion and future construction activity elsewhere within the PCD.
Designation of the 6.08 acre preserve area on the proposed Master Plan for the North County
Government Center PCD meets the intent of the City’s Comprehensive Plan for preservation
and protection of native habitats and the provision of open space for this purpose.
Accordingly, Palm Beach County FD&O anticipates that there are no adverse environmental
impacts associated with the proposed library expansion and PCD development program.
The library parcel design incorporates significant areas of open space, as identified on the
open space exhibit included within the application package (Sheet A- 102.). The existing
native vegetation within the 8’ landscape buffer identified along the western limits of the
parcel will remain and ultimately be combined with the landscape buffer proposed for the
east side of the adjacent parcel being designated for future development. The few exotic
species that exist in this general area of the expanded library parcel are located primarily at
the edges of the parcel and will be removed in conjunction with site development activity.
Recreation and Open space:
This application will have no adverse impact on any existing or planned City park or other
recreation facilities. The proposed site plan amendments will continue to satisfy all
applicable City requirements for open space within the limits of the subject site.
Intergovernmental Coordination:
The subject site has been owned and managed by Palm Beach County since the early 1970’s.
The intent to utilize and improve the site as a regional library to serve northern Palm Beach
County remains unchanged. In recognition of this status and objective, the City designated
the property as “P”/Public on the Future Land Use Map and approved a Master Plan for
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development that would allow a campus for County government related uses. The current
request remains entirely consistent with the Public Future Land Use designation and furthers
the ability to provide government service. Approval of this application would be entirely
consistent with the intent and identified purpose of previous approvals for the North County
Government Center and is necessary to allow for the construction of the second phase of the
North County Regional Library.
Capital Improvements:
All infrastructure improvements required to support the proposed library expansion will be
hnded and constructed by Palm Beach County. The proposed library expansion will have no
adverse impact on the City’s Capital Improvements Program since no additional City
facilities or infrastructure will be required to support this development.
4) How does the proposed project comply with City requirements for preservation of
natural resources and native vegetation (Section 78-301, Land Development
Regulations)?
The proposed library expansion was previously approved as a second phase of development
for this facility. Notwithstanding this scope of work and other minor modifications to the
existing library building and related site improvements, the only new development proposed
by this application is the expansion of the parking area needed to support the library
expansion.
Significant open space has been preserved within the development footprint of the existing
and proposed the library parcel and throughout the North County Government Center
campus. Care has been taken during the planning stages of the library expansion to ensure
that the project will meet the open space requirements of the City’s Land Development
Regulations. The open space exhibit included with that application (Sheet A- 1.02) confirms
that a minimum of 3.03 acres, or nearly 46 % of the total area of the expanded library parcel,
will be maintained as open space. The open space calculated for the required Landscape
Points is 1.98 acres, or 30% of the total site area.
As indicated on the site plan submitted with this application, the western 8’ of the proposed
library parcel is intended to serve as a required landscape buffer. The existing native
vegetation in this area - a mix of mature slash pine, sabal palms and saw palmetto - will
remain and ultimately be combined with the landscape buffer proposed for the east side of
the adjacent parcel being designated for future development. The few exotic species that exist
in this general area of the expanded library parcel are located primarily at the edges of the
parcel and will be removed in conjunction with site development activity.
5) How will the proposed project comply with City requirements for Art in Public Places
(Chapter 78-261, Land Development Regulations)?
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Palm Beach County will comply with the City’s requirements for Art in Public Places by
commissioning art work for this project and managing the installation of same in lieu of
payment.
6) Has the project received concurrency certification? Date Received:
Concurrency was approved for a 40,000 square foot library as part of the initial development
order granted by the City in 1992 (Ordinance 13, 1992) and as reinforced upon subsequent
Master Plans approved for the North County Government Center PCD. The proposed
expansion will not exceed this threshold, and no other development activity within the North
County Government Center PCD has replied upon this reservation of capacity for the library
expansion.
Summary and Conclusion
On behalf of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County’s Facilities Development & Operations
(FD&O) Department respectfully requests favorable consideration and approval of this
application for a Site Plan Amendment and waiver to accommodate the expansion of the North
County Regional Library. The project team eagerly anticipates this opportunity to work with the
City of Palm Beach Gardens to realize this objective and achieve a viable and practical Master
Plan to address the remaining areas of the North County Government Center PCD campus.
Representatives at Palm Beach County Facilities Development and Operations are Melanie
Borkowski (Agent) and Bill DeBeck (Project Manager). The Project Manger at Anna S. Cottrell .- -
& Associates, Inc. is Anna Cottrell. 0
North County Regional Library Expansion
Site Plan Amendment
Page 6 of 6
January 10,2008
Denise M. Nieman
County Attorney
PO. Box 1989
West Palm Beach, Fl33402- 1989
(561) 355-2225
Suncom: (561) 273-2225
FAX: (561) 355-4398
www.pbcgov.com
Palm Beach County
Board of County
Commissioners
e L. Greene, Chairperson 0
Jeff Koons, Vice Chair
Karen T. Marcus
Robert J. Kanjian
Mary McCarty
Burt Aaronson
Jess R. Santamaria
County Mministrator
Robert Weisman
“An Equal Opprfuni@
Achon Employer’
via electronic and US Mail
’ Ms. Allyson Maim
Project Manager
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Re: North County Government Center PCD
SPLA-07- 10-08 and PCDA-07-09-05
Dear Ms. Maiwurm:
This will serve as written follow up to our conversation this afternoon. For the
purposes of traffic concurrency regulations, the above referenced project is
complete and fully vested for the total square footage approved.
Palm Beach Gardens approved the North County Government Center PCD Master
Plan (Ordinance 54, 1997) for the following development: a 103,637 square foot
courthouse and administration building, a 40,000 square foot library, and a 3,100
square foot Department of Motor Vehicles Facility. Of the total 146,737 square
feet approved, all but 15,080 square feet of library for its expansion, and the
relocation of the existing 3,100 square foot DMV facility remain to be built.
According to these figures, 87.6 percent of the total building area has been
cnnstructed.
According to the County’s Traffic Performance Standards regulations, the project
buildout date sets the anticipated time of completion of the proposed project
included in a traffic impact study. In all other respects, however, a project is
deemed complete once it is 80 percent built. The definition of “Buildout Period”
provides in pertinent part: “In the case of a non-residential project, the final CO
[certificate of occupancy] for interior tenant improvements for 80 percent of the
gross leasable area shall be the completion of the proposed project for purposes of
this Article.” Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, section
1.1.2.B.68. 6- . ClTY 95: PALM! BCH GDNS
Ms. Allyson Maiwurm
January 10,2008
Page 2
Because this project is considered complete for purposes of the County’s Traffic
Performance Standards regulations, it does not require additional traffic
concurrency review or approvals. Please feel free to contact me with any
additional concerns or questions.
Sincerely,
LB/jg
cc: Allan Ennis, Assistant Director, Traffic Engineering, Engineering & Public Works
Melanie Borkowski, Manager, Facilities Compliance, Facilities Development & Operations
Eric McClellan, Senior Site Planner, Facilities Development & Operations
G:\WPDATA\LANDUSE\LBERGER\TPS\north county library expansion.doc
October 25,2007
Department of Engineering
and Public Works
P.O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach, FL 35416-1 229
(561) 684-4000
ww.pbcgov.com
Palm Beach County
Board of County
Commissioners
Addie L. Greene. Chairperson
Jeff Mons, Vice Chair
Karen T. Marcus
Robert J. Kanjian
Mary McCarty
Burt Aaronson
Jess R. Santarnaria
0
County Administrator
Robert Weisman
Xn Equal Opporwni~
Aflmtive Action Employe'
Dan Clark, P.E.
3ity Engineer
3ty of Palm Beach Gardens
,0500 North Military Trail
'alm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
XJX: North County Governmental Center Development Order
Amendment and Library Expansion
Dear Mr. Clark:
[ was requested by Anna Cottrell, Agent for the above mentioned
ievelopment, to notify you of the traffic concurrency status of this project.
ne attached letter from Dan Weisberg (Palm Beach County Traffic
Division) to Rich Walton (City of Palm Beach Gardens Planning and
Zoning Department) dated November 15,1996 originally approved this
project for traffic concurrency. Although this letter had noted a 1999 year
buildout for this project, this would have needed to be a condition of the
City's development order to be enforceable according to our Assistant
County Attorney Lenny Berger. If there is no such condition, there is no
expiration date for the traffic concurrency and the approval is still valid.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should have any questions
regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
All& A. Ennis, P.E., AICP
Assistant Director
Palm Beach County Traffic Division
AEE:cp
Attachment
cc: Anna S. Cottrell, P.O. Box 19058, R dst Palm Beach, FL 33416
File: General - North County Governmental Center
N:\TRAFFICLna\Adrnin\ApprovalsV007U)7 I O25R.doc
Department of Enfheerh#
and Public Wrk,
P.0. Bar 21229
West Palm Beach. FL 33416-1229
(561) 684-4000
palm Beach County
Board of county
Cornmlsrioncn
I(cn L. Foster. Chairman
Bun Aaronson. Vice Chairman
Huen T. Mucus
Carol A. Rokm 0 Warren H. Newcll
Muy McCq
Maude Ford Lre
County Mmintmtm
Roben Wisman. P.E.
November 15, 1996
iAr. Rich Walton
'lanning and Zoning Department
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-4698
E: NORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
ear Mr. Walton:
he Palm Beach County Traffic Division has reviewed the revised traffic impact
:udy for the project entitled North Coum Government Center, pursuant to the
raffic Performance Standards in Section 15 of the Palm Beach County Land
levelopment Code. The proposed project will expand the existing 31,637
quare foot courthouse complex to 105,000 square feet. This includes 30,000
quare feet for a museum. The project will also expand the existing 24,000
quare foot library to 40,000 square feet. The project will generate 7,931 new
ips. This trip generation estimate is considered to be conservative because
le courthouse complex rate was used for the museum, which is anticipated
3 generate less traffic. The build-out for the project is 1999.
he MPO has performed the required Test 2 model run for the project. It has
,een determined that the project meets Test 2. The Traffic Division has
letermined that the project meets the Traffic Performance Standards of Palm
3each County. If you have any questions, please contact me at 6844030.
Sincerely,
3FFICE OF THE COUNTY ENGINEER
Dan Weisberg, P.E.
Senior Registered Civil Engineer
cc. Kahart Pinder, Davis Plummer 8, Assoc.
Yvonne tiel, Yvonne Ziel Traffic Consultants
Jim Barns, PBC Facilities
File: New - TPS - Traffic Study Review
McMAHON ASSOCIATES, INC.
7741 N. Military Trail I Suite 5 I Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
www.mcmtrans.com
p 561-840-8650 I f 561-840-8590
January 11,2008
Mr. Dan Clark, P.E.
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
PRINCIPALS
Joseph W. McMahon, P.E.
Rodney P. Plourde, Ph.D., P.E.
Joseph J. DeSantis, P.E., PTOE
John S. DePalma
William T. Steffens
ASSOCIATES
Casey A. Moore, P.E.
Gary R. McNaughton, P.E., PTOE
John J. Mitchell, P.E.
Christopher J. Williams, P.E.
John F. Yacapsin, P.E.
Thomas A. Hall
RE: North County Regional Library Expansion
McMahon Project No. M06344.33
Dear Mr. Clark:
McMahon Associates, Inc. (McMahon) has prepared this Traffic Impact Study for the proposed
expansion of the North County Regional Library located at 11303 Campus Drive in Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida. It has direct access to Fairchild Avenue via a two-way driveway connection.
The library will be expanded from its current size of 24,920 square feet to 39,532 square feet.
The site has been issued a Palm Beach County traffic concurrency approval, but requires a
concurrency approval from the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Therefore, this traffic study was
prepared based on the City's requirement that all of roadways that are significantly impacted
by this project must not exceed their adopted Level of Service (LOS). The analysis assumed a
build out of 2013.
Project Trip Generation
The daily, AM peak hour and PM peak hour trip generation for this project was calculated
using the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) trip generation rates that are accepted by
Palm Beach County. Attachment 1 summarizes the proposed project's impacts by comparing
its current square footage of 24,920 to its proposed square footage of 39,532. The increase in
square footage is projected to have an impact of 749 daily, 15 AM peak hour, and 98 I'M peak
hour net new trips.
Roadway Capacity Analysis
The number of vehicle trips generated by this project corresponds to a one (1) mile radius of
influence. A distribution of project traffic on the surrounding roadway network was developed
based on the land use of the property and the proximity to major roadways and residential
areas. The resulting percent distribution of project traffic is shown in Attachment 2. The net
new peak hour vehicle trips were assigned to the surrounding roadway network based on this
distribution. A significance analysis was performed for the AM and I'M peak hours in order to
determine which roadways would have to be analyzed for LOS determination. Attachments 3
and 4 show the results of the significance analysis for the AM and PM peak hours, respectively.
Fairchild Avenue and Campus Drive are significantly impacted in the I'M peak hour. 0
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Mr. Dan Clark, P.E. - North County Regional Library
January 11,2008
Page 2
Fairchild Avenue and Campus Drive are City roadways and are required to operate at LOS D.
Traffic Data was collected on both of these roadways by the Palm Beach Gardens Police
Department on January 8, 2008. The traffic data is included as Attachment 5. This data was
used to establish the 2008 traffic volumes for both roadways. A nominal annual compound
growth rate of one (1) percent was applied to the 2008 traffic counts in order to project traffic
volumes for 2013. The one percent growth rate was used because the majority of traffic
volumes in the area have shown a reduction in the three (3) year growth rate calculation.
Attachment 6 provides the summary table for the LOS analysis of both roadways and shows
that neither will exceed their LOS as a result of the library expansion.
Conclusion
McMahon has reviewed the potential traffic impacts associated with the expansion of the North
County Regional Library from 24,920 square feet to 39,532 square feet. The increase in square
footage is projected to have an impact of 749 daily, 15 AM peak hour, and 98 PM peak hour net
new trips. The project will not cause the significantly impacted roadways, Fairchild Avenue
and Campus Drive, to exceed their adopted LOS of D. McMahon has determined that this
development meets the City’s traffic concurrency requirements and can be approved. Please
contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding this analysis.
Sincerely yours, 0
License No. 62400
State of Florida, Board of Professional Engineers
Certificate of Authorization No. 4908
JPK
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Trip Generation Table
Attachment 2 - Project Distribution Figure
Attachment 3 - AM Peak Hour Significance Analysis Table
Attachment 4 - PM Peak Hour Significance Analysis Table
Attachment 5 - Traffic Data
Attachment 6 - Roadway Capacity Analysis Table
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ATTACHMENTS
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ATTACHMENT 3
AM PEAK HOUR SIGNIFICANCE ANALYSIS
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY EXPANSION
o.oo% NO
EastWest I I
Gardens Parkway IAlternate A1A (Fairchild Gardens Ave
Fairchild Gardens Ave
Kew Gardens Ave
Alternate A1A
Fairchild Gardens Ave
Kew Gardens Ave
PGA Blvd
Kew Gardens Ave
Prosperity Farms Rd
Fairchild Gardens Ave
Kew Gardens Ave
Prosperity Farms Rd
Fairchild Avenue
RCA Blvd
Fairchild Gardens Ave Project Driveway
Project Driveway Campus Dr
Northcorp Parkway Alternate AlA
Alternate AlA Fairchild Gardens Ave
Fairchild Gardens Ave Campus Dr
Campus Dr Prosperity Farms Rd
Bums Road Alternate AlA
Gardens East Dr
Gardens East Dr
Propserity Farms Rd
I I I NortWSouth I I
Alternate AlA PGA Blvd RCA Blvd
RCA Blvd Bums Rd
Fairchild Gardens Ave Gardens Parkway PGA Blvd
PGA Blvd Fairchild Ave
Fairchild Ave RCA Blvd
Campus Dr Gardens Parkway PGA Blvd
PGA Blvd Fairchild Ave
Fairchild Ave RCA Blvd
RCA Blvd Bums Rd
Propserity Farms Rd PGA Blvd RCA Blvd
RCA Blvd Bums Rd
- 4LD
4LD
4LD
6LD
6LD
6LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
4LD
4LD
-
4LD
4LD
4LD
4LD
2LD
4LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
4LD
4LD
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
3,110
3,110
3,110
4,680
4,680
4,680
1,460
1,460
1,460
1,460
1,460
1,460
3,110
3,110
3,110
3,110
3,110
3,110
1,460
3,110
1,460
1,460
1,460
3,110
3,110
1%
2%
4%
37%
4%
32%
45%
55%
4%
14%
0%
8%
3%
3%
5%
5%
2%
31%
14%
5%
41%
14%
6%
4%
4%
0
0
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7
8
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11
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0
5
2
1
6
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0.00%
0.03%
0.13%
0.02%
0.24%
0.48%
0.55%
0.07%
0.14%
0.00%
0.75%
0.00%
0.00%
0.03%
0.03%
0.00%
0.16%
0.14%
0.03%
0.41%
0.14%
0.07%
0.03%
0.03% -
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
AmACHMENT 4
PM PEAK HOUR SIGNIFICANCE ANALYSIS
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY EXPANSION
Alternate AlA
Fairchild Gardens Ave
Kew Gardens Ave
bstlWest
Fairchild Gardens Ave
Kew Gardens Ave
Prosperity Farms Rd
F'GA Blvd
Fairchild Avenue
RCA Blvd
Bums Road
NortldSouth
Alternate AlA
Fairchild Gardens Ave
Campus Dr
Propserity Farms Rd
Fairchild Gardens Ave Project Driveway
Project Driveway Campus Dr
Northcorp Parkway Alternate A1A
Alternate A1A Fairchild Gardens Ave
Fairchild Gardens Ave Campus Dr
Campus Dr Prosperity Farms Rd
Alternate AlA Gardens East Dr
Gardens East Dr Propserity Farms Rd
PGA Blvd RCA Blvd
RCA Blvd Bums Rd
Gardens Parkway PGA Blvd
PGA Blvd Fairchild Ave
Fairchild Ave RCA Blvd
Gardens Parkway PGA Blvd
PGA Blvd Fairchild Ave
Fairchild Ave RCA Blvd
RCA Blvd Bums Rd
PGA Blvd RCA Blvd
RCA Blvd Burns Rd
4LD 1
4LD
4LD
6LD
6LD
6LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
4LD
4LD
- 4LD
4LD
4LD
4LD
2LD
4LD
2LD
2LD
2LD
4LD
4LD -
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D -
3,110 I 1%
3,110
3,110
4,680
4,680
4,680
1,460
1,460
2%
4%
37%
4%
32%
45%
55%
4%
14%
0%
8%
3,110
3,110
3,110
3,110
3,110
3,110
1,460
3,110
1,460
1,460
1,460
3,110
3,110
5%
5%
2%
31%
14%
5%
41%
14%
6%
4%
4%
2
4
36
4
11
44
54
4
14
0
11
3
3
5
5
2
30
14
5
40
14
6
4
4
0.03%
0.06%
0.13%
0.77%
0.09%
0.24%
3.01%
3.70%
0.27%
0.96%
0.00%
0.75%
0.10%
0.10%
0.16%
0.16%
0.06%
0.96%
0.96%
0.16%
2.74%
0.96%
0.41%
0.13%
0.13%
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YE
NO
NO
NO
NO
ATTACHMENT 5
: Fairchild Ave W of Campus Dr 51r
Title3
Palm Beach Gardens Police
Traffic Unit
Site: Fairchild Av
Date: 01/08/08
-- -__ __ - ----- ~__ -- __. .. --
Tnterval Day: Tuesday Begin W-- Combined ___- -- ._ E--- -- * * * * 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
56 67 123
111 163
117 134 25 1
13 1 133 264
133 169 302
155 286
132 27 I
139 147 286
160 182 342
154 129 283
82 84 166
56 26 82
29 19 48
4 2 6
1.457 1,538 2.995
12:AM
01:oo
02:oo
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04:OO *
0500 *
06:OO *
07:OO *
08:OO
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02:oo 139
03:OO
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05:OO
06:OO
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* * * * * * * *
64 46 110
10 2 12
4: :oo
11:oo
Totals
Split % 48.6 51.4
AM Peak
Volume
PM Peak
Volume
11:oo
131
04:OO
160
1o:oo
134
04:OO
182
1 l:oo
264
04:OO
342
Printed : 1/9/2008 Page: 1 Data File : Fairchild
ATTACH ME NT 5
: Campus Dr N of Fairchild Ave
Palm Beach Gardens Police
Traffic Unit
Site: Campus Dr
Date: 0 1 /08/08
...... -- ----.-- IntiTWl Day: Tuesday N ........... - .. ......... Coinbind
0
0
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29 1 465
252 492
248 53 1
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08:OO 181
09:oo 174
1o:oo 240
1 l:oo 283
12:PM 3 68
0 1 :oo 3 86
02:oo 269
03:OO 3 70
04:OO 279
06:OO 176
07:OO 156
I79
94
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Totals 3.398
... Begin * * * 12:AM
* * * *
* * * *
3 00 579
296 51 1 05:OO 215
24 1 417
114 270
69 248
62 156
18 31
3,268 6,666
18 33
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AM Peak
Volume
PM Peak
Volume
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01:OO
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49.0
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1 l:oo
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Page: 1 Printed : 1/9/2008 Data File : CampusFairchild
jcilities Development &
)perations Department
763: Vista Parkway
Palm Reach, FL 3341 1-5603
LEPHONE: (561) 233-0200
FAX: (561) 233-0206
\I N nhc&oo\.cornVdo
Palm Beach County
ard of County Commissioners
Karen T. Marcus
Map h4cC:ar-t)
Koben J. Kanjian
Aiirt Aaronson
Jess I< Santamaria
Cou 119 Administrator
Robert Weisman, P.E.
December 26,2007
State of Florida
Division of State Lands
TIlTF Driver Licenses
3900 Commonwealth Rlvd., MS 108
Tallahassee, FL 32399-6575
RE: Notice of Pending Amendment
North County Government Center PCD
Dear Property Owner:
On behalf of Palm Beach County, this letter is provided by the Facilities
Development & Operations (FD&O) Department. The purpose of this letter is
to provide notice of an application that is pending with the City of Palm Beach
Gardens Growth Management Department.
The pending application addresses the North County Government Center
Planned Community Dekelopment (PCD). The PCD is located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of PGA Boulevard and Campus Drive and
is currently approved as a +/-33.698 acre campus with six (6) separate parcels.
Amongst other objectives, the pending application proposes to remove the
+/-6.96-acre DMV licensing bureau and training facility parcel that fronts
PGA Boulevard (see attached property map) from the limits of the PUD.
Upon removal of this DMV parcel, the PCD boundary will be synonymous
with Palm Beach County’s property ownership intcrest in the North Count)
Government Center canpus.
A review of FD&O records has provided no indication that the State of
Florida consented to the 4-6.96-acre DMV parcel being included in the
North County Government Center PCD upon initial approval by the City of
Palm Beach Gardens in 1997. Rased upon a comparison of property
ownership and the campus configuration presented upon the approved PCD
Master Plan (attached), FI3&0 presumes that past negotiations between
Palm Beach County and DMV property representatives failed to
materialize; thus leaving the approved PCD Master Plan in a state that does
not reflect current conditions, valid arrangements. or anticipated
development activity.
On behalf of Palm Beach County, FD&O appreciates your attention to this letter. Should you
have any questions, require additional information, or wish to discuss this matter in more detail,
please feel free to contact me at (561) 233-0200.
Sincerely,
AudreykVolf, Dikctor \
Facilities Development & Operations
Attaclunents
c: Ross Hearing, Director. FD&O/PREM
Melanie Borkowski, Manager, Facilities Compliance
Anna Cottrell, AICP, Anna S. Cottrell & Associates, Inc.
Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing
File
Gary R. Nikolits,CFA
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Property Mapping System
- Owner Information
P
Name: TXITF DRIVER LICENSES
kcation: 3185 PGA ELV
Mailing: 3900 MS COMMONWEALTH BLV
TALLAHASSEE FL 32399
6575
$6,294,423
$6,294,423
$6,294,423
- Appraisal Value
Market Vaiue:
Assessed Value:
Exempt Amnt:
%ks -Da te Price
May4975 s140,ooq
I Taxable: 6 r Tax Value I
L.cgend Palni 13each County Property Map
Map Scale 1:5843 1-1 Parcel Bomdary
~otnumer
:
April 13, 1992
ORDINANCE 13, 1992
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS,
FLORIDA, CREATING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON LANDS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO WHICH IS PART OF A NORTH COUNTY PUBLIC
FACILITIES COMPLEX OWNED BY AND TO BE USED
BY THE COUNTY OF PALM BEACH AS A REGIONAL
LIBRARY WITH AN UNDERLYING ZONING USE DESIG-
NATED GU- GOVERNMENTAL USAGE SUBJECT TO THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS SET
FORTH HEREIN; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA:
Section 1. A Planned Unit Development to be used as a
library with underlying use of GU- Governmental Zoning District
is created upon the lands described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
This Planned Unit Development approves Phnse
facility structure consisting of approximately 24,000 square feet.
I of said library
Section 2. Development under this Planned Unit: Develop-
ment shall be subject to the plans and specifications and conditions
as hereinafter set forth:
A. Plans and Specifications:
1. Site Plan prepared by Educated Sign,
dated April 28, 1992, consisting of one Sheet A-1.
2. Landscape Plan, prepared by Urban Design
Studio, dated February 3, 1992, and con- sisting of one Sheet L-1.
Landscape Materials Schedule h Planting
Details, prepared by Urban Design Studio,
dated February 3, 1992, and consisting
of one Sheet L-2.
3.
4. Northeast and Southwest Elevations,
prepared by Educated Design, dated Septcm- ber 4, 1991, and consisting of one sheet
A-5.
5. North, Northwest and Southeast Elevations,
prepared by Educated Design, dated September 3, 1991, consisting of one
Sheet A-6.
6. Building Sections Plan, prepared by Educated
Design, dated August 19, 1991, and consist-
ing of one Sheet A-7.
7. Wall Sections Plan, prepared by Educated
Design, dated September 20, 1991, and
consisting of one Sheet A-9.
8. Exterior Color Scheme:
MetalRoof and Coping Benjamin Moore 6663
Walls Benjamin Moore #HC 173
Base of Walls Benjamin Moore #HC 172
Accents :
Brick Windows Louvers
Benjamin Moore X077
Benjamin Moore 1663
Benjamin Moore P663
B. Conditions:
1. Fairchild Avenue shall be extended to a two-
lane facility from its current terminus easterly
to Campus Drive prior to the issuance of any
Certificate of Occupancy for the Library. The
proposed Buffer "C" along the Fairchild Avenue Extension, including the median as indicated on
the Typical Buffer Detail Plan, shall also be
installed and irrigated by the completion of
the Fairchild Avenue Extension.
2. The location of the Library access driveway on Fairchild Avenue shall be coordinated with and
aligned with the access driveway for the Palm
Beach Community College Campus Theater.
3. Prior to approval of each subsequent phase or
sub-phase of this Planned Unit Development, the
County shall provide to the City a Traffic
Study including the traffic generated by all
previously approved phases or sub-phases within the Master Plan.
The sign elevation and location shall be subject
to future review by City Staff and approval by subse-
quent Resolution of the City Council.
5. Prior to construction, trees or vegetated clusters,
which have been designated for preservation as
per the Landscape Plan,shall be properly tagged.
The vegetation falling within the drip line of these trees shall be preserved where desirable.
Prior to land clearing, the developer shall erect
and maintain protective barriers around the drip
line of all trees or vegetated clusters to be
protected.
approved by the City Forester prior to issuance
of any Permit authorizing land clearing. 153.50 (Tree Protection), Paragraphs B, C, and D of the Palm Beach Gardens Code shall be enforced
during construction.
4.
This work shall be inspected and
Section
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6. H Certificate of Occupancy snall be
issued for this Planned Unit Development
no later than January 1, 1995. In the
event same is not so issued, all work
shall terminate, pending Petitioner fur-
nishing to the City a current certified
traffic study subject to the standards of Ordinance 90-4Oof Palm Beach County
and amendments thereto.
7. All required Permits and Management Plan €or
the Relocation of the Gopher Tortoises shall
be obtained from the Florida Game and Fresh
Water Fish Commission and submitted to the
City Staff prior to the issuance of any
Permit authorizing land clearing.
die during construction or because of con-
struction practices, shall be replaced using the following schedule: For every inch of tree
caliper lost, three inches of new tree caliper
shall be replaced of like specie. ment tree shall have a minimum three-inch
caliper diameter.
All associated landscaping along Fairchild
Avenue and Campus Drive adjacent to the Regional
Library, Planned Unit Development, shall be
installed and maintained in conjunction with
the completion of said Planned Unit Development
and prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occu-
pancy.
Occupancy, the Landscape Architect of Record
shall certify in writing to the City that the
landscaping has been completed per the approved Landscape Plans. Any changes to the approved
Landscape Plans shall be approved by City Coun-
cil. Once the City has the certified letter
from the Landscape Architect, the City Forester
shall inspect the site for compliance. When compliance has been confirmed by the City
Forester, the City Building Department shall be notified.
8. All trees designated for preservation that
The replace-
9.
10. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Section 2. All Ordinances and Resolutions or parts
thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
s%t&n 4_. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the
date of passage.
PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS /k
PLACED ON SECOND READING
$SEI) ,AND APP OVED THIS THE
4 DAY OF APRIL, 1992.
, 1992.
, 1992. P
1 - ATTEST : COUNCILMAN ----" -
APPROVED AS TO FORM Aw) LEGAL WFFICIENCY
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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THE PWM BEACH POST -
Puhlished Daily and Sunday
Web1 Palm Beach. Palm Hetich C'orinly. F1orid;a
STATE OF FLOI1II)A
COllNTY OF PALM REACH
Hetore the undcraiyncd authority ipersoiially appenred -Chris %AL--
Who on oath says that \he/he isclass * OfThe Palm Beach Pt)$t.
a daily and Sunday newspaper published at West Palri Heac:i in I'alin Reach ('ounty.
Florida: that the attached copy of advertising, being B --
in the matter if ---
in the
the mues ot April 22, 1992
Atliant lurther says that the said The Posr is a newpaper publiuh1,d at \\':est Palm
Beach, in said Palin 13each County, Florida. and that the said newspaper has herelotore
been cuntinuoudy published in said Palin Reach County, Florida. daily and Sunday and
has been entered as second CI~SR mail matter at the post offica in West Palm Beach. in
said Palm Beach County. Florida. for a period of one year next prweding the tirst
puhlication ot the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant further says that she/hc
haq neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any di6count. rebate.
commiwion or refund for the purpose of securing this ndvertirement for puh1icat)on in
the said newspaper
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ordinance 13, 1992 --- court. was puldixhed in hnid newspaper In
I’ THE PhM BEACH POST -
Published Daily and Sunday West Palm Bench, Palm Beach County, Florida
PROOF OF 1’1 l~i,iC.!’llo~
STATE OF FL,OItII)A
COCINTY OF PALM REPICH
Hefore the undersigned authority personally nppearird Chris Bull
Class. Sales Mgr who on oath Irays that bhe/he is- --Lof - ‘I’he Palm Reach Post,
a daily and Sunday newspaper puhllshed at Rest Palm Beach in F’alm Fieach i‘ounty.
Florida: that the attached copy of advertising. being a -
Notice
in the matter 01 public hearing
in the
the issues of April 22, 1992
Affiant further says that the said The Post is a new.;paper puhlibhrd at \Vest Palm
Beach. in said Palm Beach County. Florida. and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuoudy published in bald Palm Beach County. Florida. dtdy and Sunday and
has heen entered ab second class mail matter at the post office in \Yes! Palm Beach. III
said Palm Beach County. Florida, lor a perlod of one year next precedir~g the ilrst
publication of the attached copy id advcrtisernent; and allinn1 turiher saVs I ha! slleihe
has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corpt)ration any &cottnt. rehate.
commission or refund for the purposr of securing this c~d\.crtisen~ent l(hr puhlication in
the said newspapcr -
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
1oMo N. MILITARY TRAIL ' PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 334164698 (407) 715-8200 0
May 11, 1992
Ms. Audrey Wolfe, Director Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
Four Points Center, Suite 21 1 50 South Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Dear Ms. Wolfe:
(l), the date of March 18, 1992 was incorrect and the ordinance now reflects the
correct date of April 28, 1992.
Should you have any questions, please feel free Io contact me at 775-8252.
Please find enclosed a corrected copy of Ordinance 13, 1992. In Section 2 (A)
Sincerely,
( Exa M. Rief Acting Deputy City Clerk
/emr
Enclosure
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CITY C.F ?AiRh BEiCH GARDENS
N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH QARDENS. FLORIDA 334104698 (407) 7758200 0
May 11, 1992
Mr. Hank Skowkowski Urban Design Studio
2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 600, The Concourse West Palm Beach, FL 33409-6582
Dear Mr. Skowkowski:
Enclosed please find a copy of Ordinance 13, 1992, which was approved by the City Council at its regular meeting on May 7, 1992.
Sincerely, -
AdminiEtK8tiVe Secretary
Enclosure: as stated
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
lo500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS. FLORIDA 334104698 (407) 1758200
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May 0, 1992
MS. Audrey wolfe, Director Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Four Points center, Suite 211
50 South Military Trail West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
Dear Ms. Wolfe:
Enclosed please flnd a copy of Ordinance 13, 1992, which was approved by the City Council at its regular meeting on May 7, 1992.
Sincerely,
O-c,Qh.i&a6-4
Administrative Secretary k Jac ie G. Holloman
Enclosure: as stated
ORDINANCE 18, 1995 9/7/95
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, REZONING A
33.7 ACRE SITE FROM P/I, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL,
IN PART, PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, IN PART,
AND PDA, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA, IN PART, TO PCD, PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens received a petition
to rezone a 33.7 acre site; and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning and Zoning Department staff
has reviewed said petition for sufficiency and has determined it
to be sufficient; and
WHEREAS, the zoning petition is consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
hereby approves the rezoning of a 33.7 acre site from P/I, Public
Institutional, in part, PUD, Planned Unit Development, in part,
and PDA, Planned Development Area, in part, to PCD, Planned
Community District. Said property is located, in general, south of
PGA Boulevard, west of Campus Drive, east of Fairchild Gardens
Avenue and north of the Fairchild Avenue extension. The legal
description for the 33.7 acre site is attached hereto as Exhibit
IIAII .
SECTION 2. Said rezoning is approved based on the following
conditions:
1. Palm Beach County shall provide legal documentation
allowing the use of the access easement between Toys-R-Us and the existing DMV facility prior to the Site Plan approval for the proposed DMV Building on Parcel 5.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
The developer shall return for subsequent site plan
approval for the development of each parcel.
Any amendments to the approved phasing plan shall
require review and approval by the City Council.
Amendments to the phasing plan shall not include any
change of uses.
The required landscape buffers along Campus Drive
and PGA Boulevard, i-ncluding adjacent to the existing Department of Motor Vehicle parcel, shall be installed
prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the Courthouse/Administrative building
expansion.
The existing 1,500 square-foot motor pool building and
the communication towner shall be removed from the site prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy for the Courthouse/Administration building
expansion.
Redevelopment of uses other than passive parks on Parcels
3 and 6 shall require an anendment to the Planned Community District.
The irrigation system shall have a rain sensor and the
sprinkler risers shall be installed so to not spray into
the road. The wellwater, if necessary, will be treated
to prevent staining of plants or sidewalks.
The acceptance of the completion of the improvements for
Fairchild Avenue by the City shall have been accomplished
prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the project.
The final Construction Plans shall need to show that the existing utilities are of sufficient depth so as not to
interfere with the dry retention area, or that provision
is made to connect the separated components (due to a
shallow utility) so that the entire dry retention area
has a bleed down capacity.
The provision for water quality treatment of the runoff
from the existing parking lot serving the North County Courthouse shall be accomplished by exfiltration trench.
The chemical treatment used to remove the iron within the
Planned Community District shall be a solvent.
SECTION 3. The project shall be developed in accordance with
the approved phasing plan and shall be completed prior to December
31, 1997.
SECTION 4. Said construction shall be in accordance with the
following plans on file in the City's Planning and Zoning
Department:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
August 31, 1995 Master Site Plan by Palm Beach County
Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Capital
Improvements Division. 1 Sheet.
June 26, 1995 Phasing Plan by Palm Beach County Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Capital
Improvements Division. 1 Sheet.
April 18, 1995 Master Drainage Plan by DiFonte &
Thomas, Inc. 1 Sheet.
April 18, 1995 Master Water & Sewer Plan by DiFonte &
Thomas, Inc. 1 Sheet.
April 18, 1995 Conceptual Landscape Buffer Plans by Neal,
Smith & Associates. 2 Sheets.
April 18, 1995 Vegetation Assessment Plan by Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works. 1 Sheet.
January 4, 1993 Picnic Table Plan by DuMor, Inc.
1 Sheet.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.
PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS dd' DAY OF
PLACED ON SECOND READING THIS- DAY OF L~L??%~U;~ (&GLLUb I 1995. , 1995.
PASSED AND BDqPTEJl7HIS -51;/? DAY OF /'fi?h.&..i I 1995.
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V~CE MAYOR LAUREN- FURTADO
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CC~UIJCILMEMBER- LINDA MONROE pflm
OUNCILMEMBER DAVID CLARK
ATTEST :
LINDA V. KOSIER, CMC, CITY CLERK
BY
VOTE :
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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VICE MAYOR FURTADO - -
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE J- -
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COUNCILMAN CLARK J ---
DESCRIPTIOFI MID DEDlCATlObl
KNOW I4.L MEPJ BY 1tIESE PRESEtJrS THAT THE BOARD OF CO'JNTY
COkIMISSIONERS OF Pahl BEACH COIJtI'IY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISlOtJ OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OWNERS OF THE LAND SIlObVN HEREON, BElElC IN SECTION 6,
TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, CITY OF PkLM BEACH GASIDEMS, COUNTY OF PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, SHOWIJ HERE011 AS PLAT OF NORTH COIJNTY
GOVERNMENT CEIJTER BEIFIC, 1.lORE P/J?TIC\ICARCY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORfIER OF THE SOUTHEAST OUARTER OF
SND SECTION 6: THENCE 14 88' 45'08" W, ALONG THE NORTH LltJE OF SAlD
SOUTHEAST QUbRTER HJD THE CENTER LINE 01: P.G.A.BOULEVWID TO
THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 5'4) OF
THE SOUTHEAS'I QUARTER (SE ';4) OF SWO SECTION 6, 664.16 FEET: THENCE S 1'25'51" W, &LONG SAD EAST LtJE TO A POINT OF INTERSEC?ION WITH
THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF P.G.A. BOULEVARD, 72.00 FEET, AND THE P_OI~-TIRF...BE.Glt~~J~: THENCE COFlllNUE S 1' 25'51" W, 594.0s FEET TO lblE
SOUTH UPIE OF IHE NOR IHWEST QUhRrEH (NW '/4) OF WE >IORTliEkSI OUkRTER
(t)E
88' 42'25" W, ALONG SAID SOiJTH LlPlE, 70.0 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CkhlPUS WAY AS RECORDED IN OFFICIK RECOIID BOOK 2959 AT
PAGE 202 OF THE I'UDLIC RECORDS OF PALM 8EACI-I COIJNTY, rl.081Dk:
THENCE S 1' 25'51" W, ALO#:G THE 'NESI HlCIHT-,OF-\:'&Y LlrlE OF CAMPUS WAY
TO THE SOUTH LIFJE OF THE >IORTH ti&F (tl OF THE S0I;TIIEAST QUARTER
(SE OF SWD SECTION 6, A OlSTkh!LE OF 666.00 FEET: TtIEPICE 89'39'42" W, AOFlG SAID SOUTH LINE, 1379.53 rF.E'r: THEEICF El I* 17'23'' E. CLO'.JC IllE EASr
LIVE OF AN 80.0 FOOT ROADWAY lXSCRI6EU Ill OFFILIAL RELOHU BOOK 5478
AT PAGE 146, OF 1tIE PUBllC RECOIIUS OF SW'J PhLM BEAGIl CGUllTY TO
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ROAD\!'AI, 80.0 FEE1: THEACE N 88'39'42'' W,
KONG SAID NORIH LlhlE. 14.82 FEEr: rlfNLE F1 I'Z6'52" E, 60Y.-.'9 FEET:
THENCE S 88'45'05" E, TO THE 'NESI LINE OF THE EAST 400 FEE[ OF
6, k DISTANCE OF 400.0 FEET: TIIEPICE S I' 26'52" VI, ALONG SklU WST
LINE 10 THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PIORTH 152.30 FEET OF 1HE SOUTH HALF
EEk 4) OF SPJO SEC llON 6, h DlST/;P:CE OF 261.51 FEE r: THEWE S 88' 42'25" E,
SOUTHEAST QUARTER LSE '/d) OF SA0 SEC FION 6. A DIS [AWE 01' ~100.00 FEET;
THENCE N 1'26'52" E, ALONG SA0 EASI LI:.IE 10 TIE SOUTIi RIGHT-OF-WAY OF '
P.G.A. BOULEVARD, '745.83 FEET: Il-IE?JLE S 88' 45'"'' E, ALONG SWD SOUTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE r0 THE -P(OINF--OF -ELGIJN'd!(;, 664.N FEET.
OF TI-IE SOUIHEAST OII/+RTER (SE :,'A) OF SAID XLrlON b: THENCE FI
THE WEST HALF (W $2) OF :HE SOUTHEGI OUPRTER IS€ !:4) OF SGJO SECTION
' ) OF THE NORTIIEAST OUARrER (NE OF THE SCNJTtiEkSI OUN7TER
ALONG SAD LINE ro THE EAST CINE OF THE WEST iiku (v; :12) OF THE
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 0 lo500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS. FLORIDA 334104698
October 6,1995
Ms. Audrey Wolf, Director
Facilities Department
3323 Bclvcdcre Road, Building 503
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Dear Ms. Wolf:
Enclosed please find a copy of Ordinance 18, 1995, rezoning a 33.7 acre site from PA, Public
Mtutiooai, in part, PUD, Planned Unite Development, in part, and PDA, Planned Development
area, in part, to PCD, Planned Community District.
Ordinance 18, 1995 was passed and adopted by the City Council at their Regular Meeting of
October 5,1995.
Sincerely,
t+*
Cindy Harvey
Deputy City Clerk
Enclosure - As Stated
Personally knok7
THE PALM BEACH POST
Published Daily and Sunday West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County. Flonda
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
who on oath says that she/he is ‘lass Id’ ’‘“ orThe Palm Beach Post.
a daily and Sunday newspaper published at West Palm Deacli in Palm Beach County.
Flonda: that the attached copy of advertising. being a - Not Ice
In the matter of
m the
the issues of
Before the undersigned authonty ersonall appearcd Chris Bull --
- Ord. 18, 1995 ---
Court. was published in said newspaper In
Sentarnhcsr 20, 1995 r - -e..- - -
Amant furthcrsgs that the said The Post is a newspaprr publlshed at West Palm Beach.
in said Palm Beach County, Flonda. and that tlie said nrwspaper ha:, heretofore bcen
contmuousiy pubhshed hi said €?dm Beach Count).. Florida, daily and Sunday and has been
enteredassecondciassrnail matteratthepostol~icr11iWest€’alm Beach, 111 sirid Palinneach
County. Flonda. for a prnod of one year next prccedlng the first publicahon of the attached
copy of adverbcment; arid aJTiant further says that shc/he has neither paid nor promised
any person. firm or corporation any dlscount. rebate. commission or refund Tor the purpose
of secunng this advertisement for publication in the saidnewspaper
Swom toand subscribed before me this 21 dayf September A.D. 19%
- Type of ldentlfication Produced
ORDINANCE 53,1997
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCJL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
AN AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3 ORDINANCE 18, t995, IN
ORDER TO ALLOW FOR A TIME EXTENSION, OF TWO
YEARS TO COMPLETE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
NORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER PLANNED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS. the City Council of thc City ofPalm Beach Gardens approved the North County
Government Center Planned Community Development by Ordinance 18, 1995,
WHEREAS. the City has received a petition to amend Ordinance 18, 1995, to allow for a
fiirther time extension of two years to complete the development,
WHEREAS, the City's Planning and Zoning staff has reviewed the. petition and determined
that it is sufficient, and
WHEREAS, the proposed aniendrnent is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan
NOW, THEFEFORE, BE IT ORDAWD RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
Section I Section 3 of Ordinance 18, 1995, which tipproved the North County Government
Center Planned Community Development, is hereby ainencled, as follows "The project shall be
developed in accordance with the approved phasing plan and shall be completed prior to December
3 1,1999 1997 "
Section 2 This Ordinance shall be ef'fective upon adoption
' , Yf'L. I PLACED ON FlRST READING THIS A- OF ' I' '5 1 'c )d:ii: t '
PLACED ON sECOND READING nIIS$41-.OF ,&<,&-
, 1997
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PASSED AND''hJ0P'TED THIS ,;''~~lIAY OF 6% I:L :&L c- ,1997
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VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
&&/m COCXCILMAN DAVID CLARK
ATTEST
LINDA V KOSIER.CMC,CITY CLERK SUFFICIENCY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT
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MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR FURTADO
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE
COUNCl LMAN JABLIN
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January 26,1998
Ms. Audrey Wolfe
PBC Facilities Planning & Design Co.
3323 Belvedere Road, Building 503
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Dear Ms. Wolfe:
Enclosed is a copy of Ordinance 53,1997, providing for an amendment of Section 3, Ordinance 18,
1995, in order to allow for a time extension of two years to complete the development of the North
County Government Center PCD.
Ordinance 53, 1997 was passed and adopted by the City Council at the Regular Meeting on
December 4, 1997.
Sincerely,
Cindy Harvey
Deputy City Clerk
Enclosure: As Stated
THE PALM BEACH POST
Published Daily and Sunday
West Palm Beach, Pahn Beach County, Florida
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF FLORlDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Chris Bull who on oath says that she is
Classified Advertising Manager of The Palm Beach Post. a daily and Sunday newspaper
published at West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida, that the attached copy of
advertising, being a Notice in the matter of Public Hearlng Ordlnance 53, 1997 in the - - -
Court. was pubhshed rn said newspaper in the issues of November 19, 1997.
Affiant further says that the said The Post is a newspaper published at West Palm Beach, UI sard
Palm Beach County. Florida, and that t the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously
published In said Palm Beach County, Florida, daily and Sunday and has been entered as second
class mail matter at the post office In West Palm Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Flonda, for
a period of one year next precedlng the first publication ol'the attached copy of advertisement.
and affiant further says that shehe has neither paid iior promised any person, firm or
corporation any discount rebate. commission or refund €or the purpose of securmg this
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. .A
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19 day of November A D 1997
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Type of Identification Produced
NOTICE OPmllfhC NO 408248 HEARINQ
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CITY COUNCIL PALM BEACH
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ORDINANCE 54,1997
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
AN AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 2 AND 4 OF ORDINANCE
18, 1995, IN ORDER TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE NORTH COUNTY
COURTHOUSE BUILDING AND TO ALLOW AN INCREASE
IN OVERALL SIZE OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN
THE NORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTERPLANNED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens approved the North County
Government Center l’lanned Community Development by Ordinance 18, 1995;
WKEREAS, the City has received a petition to amend Ordinance 18, 1995, to increase the
allowable building square footage for the North County Courthouse Building in parcel one (1) and
to increase the overall size of parcels five (5) and six (6);
WHEREAS, the City’s Planning and Zoning staff has reviewed the petition and determined
that it is sufficient; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Condition 10 of Section 2 of Ordinance 18, 1995, which approved the North
County Government Center Planned Community Development, is hereby amended, and new
Conditions 12, 13 and 14 are hereby added to Section 2 of Ordinance 18,1995, as follows (added
text underlined; deleted text srick):
10. The provision for water quality treatmen[ of the ninoff from the existing parking lot
serving the North County Courthouse shall be accomplished by exfiltration trench and dry
retention.
12. The following traffic related conditions shall be completed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy:
13.
14.
PGA Boulevard/Carnpus Drive
a. Extend the eastbound night turn lane storage length to 470 feet.
b. Construct a separate n0rthboilr.d right turn lane with 340 feet of storage.
RCA Boulevard/Campls Drive
a. Extend the southbound right turn lane storage length to 280 feet.
b. Extend the southbound left turn lane storage length to 280 feet.
c. Extend the westbound ,right turn lane storage length to 280 feet.
d. Extend the eastbound left turn lane storage length to 280 feet.
Prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit. the petitioner shall apply for and obtain a
Standard District Permit from the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District.
Prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit. the petitioner shall provide evidence. in a
form satisfactory to the City Engineer. that the right-of-way for the required northbound right
turn lane. with suficient stacking distance. at the Campus Drive and PGA Boulevard
intersection has been obtained.
Section 2 Plan #1 of Section 4 of Ordinance 18. 1995, is hereby amended, and new Plan ## 8 is
hereby added to Section 4 of Ordinance 18, 1095, as follows (added text uderlid; deleted text
Skiidi) :
1. November 17. 1997 PCD Master Plan and Phasing Plan. Schwabb. Twitty and Hanser
Architectural Group. sheets msl -ms2 August 3 1, 1335, Mustcr Sitc Plan by Palm &ach County
Pacilitics Planning, Design and Constniction Capital Improvcmcnts Division, 1 Shcct.
8.
Associates. Sheets C-4 through C-I4
October 24. 1997 Construction Plans for Campus Drive Improvements. Keshavarz and
Section 3, This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS Z&F b?L7&w ,1997.
Yl-kOF ,d,.&!d& . 1997.
DAY OF IXCEMBER 1997.
VICE MAYOR LAUREN FURTADO
COUNCILMAN DAVID CLARK
C'
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
LINDA V. KOSIER,CMC,CITY CLERK SUFFICIENCY.
VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT / MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR FURTADO COUNCILWOMAN MONROE 4N
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10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS. FLORIDA 33410.4698
December 8, 1997
Ms. Audrey Wolfe
PBC Facilities Planning, Design & Co.
3323 Belvedere Road, Building #503
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Dear Ms. Wolfe:
Enciosed is a copy of Ordinance 54, 1997, providing for an amendment of Section 2 and 4 of
Ordinance 18, 1995, in order to allow an increase in the square footage of the North County
Courthouse Building and to allow an increase in overall size oftwo parcels of land within the North
County Government Center PCD.
Ordinance 54, 1997 was adopted and approved by the City Council at the Regular Meeting on
December 4, 1997.
Sincerely,
Cindy Hamey
Deputy City Clerk
Enclosure: As Stated
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THE PALM BEACH POST
Published Daily and Sunday
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County. Florida
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Chris Bull who on oath says that she 1s
Classified Advertising Manager of The Palm Bcach Post, a daily and Sunday newspaper
published at West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County. Florida. that the attached copy of
advertising, being a Notice in the matter of Public Hearing Ordinance 54, 1997 in the - - -
Court, was published ~n said newspaper in the issues of Rovember 19, 1997.
Affiant further says that the said The Post is a newspaper published at West Palm Beach, in said
Palm Beach County, Florida, and that t the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously
published in said Palm Beach County, Florida, daily and Sunday and has been entered as second
class mail matter at the post office in West Palm Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida. for
a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement.
and affiant further says that shehe has neither paid nor promlsed any person, firm or
corporation any discount rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this
I. advertisement for publication in the said newspaper .I
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19 day of Nqvernber A.D. 1997
Personally known XX or Produced Identification
Type of Identification Produced
RESOLUTION1 4,1997
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH
GARDENS, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF A
SITE PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 72,000
SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE NORTH COUNTY
COURTHOUSE AND A 3.2 ACRE PASSIVE PARK ON
PARCELS 1 AND 6 OF THE NORTH COUNTY
GOVERNMENT CENTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDlNG FOR CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has received an application to approve a Site Plan for a 72,000
square foot addition to the North County Courthouse and a 3 2 acre passive park on parcels 1 and
6 of the North County Government Center Planned Community Development, and
WHEREAS. The City’s Growth Management Department has determined that approval of
sad application IS consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
Section I The City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, approves a site
plan for the construction of a 72,000 square foot addition to the North County Courthouse and a
3 2 acre passive park on parcels 1 and 6 of the North County Government Center Planned
Community Development
Section 2 Said approval shall be consistent with plans filed with the City’s Growth
Management Department as follows
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November 20, 1997 Phased Site Plan, Schwabb, Twtty and Hanser Architects, Sheets
AI 0 1 through AI 3 2
November 20, 1997 Landscape Plan, Schwabb, Twitty and Hanser Architects, Sheets L-1
September 5, 1997 Architectural Elevations, Schwabb, Twitty and Hanser Architects,
Sheet A3
October 12. 1997 Site Details, Schwabb, Twitty and Hanser Architects, Sheet A I 0 2
through L-5
Section 3 Said site plan approval shall comply with the following conditions
( 1 ) All associated landscaping along Campus Drive adjacent to the North County Government a
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Center Site Plan shall be installed and maintained in conjunction with the completion of
said'site plan and prior to the issuance of the a Certificate of Occupancy
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(2) The petitioner shall pay one-half (%) of the continuous maintenance cost for 250 lineal
feet of the landscaped median of PGA Boulevard
(3) The petitioner shall connect the passive park sidewalk system to the future Palm Beach
County Drive sidewalk at the time when the fbture P B C Drive is constructed
(4) The petitioner shall erect two (2) passive park signs, no larger than 30" by 36", advising
the public of the park's hours and use The park shall not be open to the public after dark
(5) The applicant shall submit for staff review and approval a Photometnc Lighting Plan for
Parcel 1. Phase 1, 2, and 3 that provides the minimum illumination levels for the proposed
drive aisles and parking areas as required by LDR Section 11 8-474(4) pnor to
Construction Plan approval
(6) All notes. signage, turnout radii, dimensions and pavement markings that are shown on the
Master Plan. Sheet Alms, plotted November 20, 1997 shall be consistent with all phases
of the site plan
Section 4 This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption @ PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS THE DAYOF , 1997
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PLACED ON SECOND READING THIS
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS THE
, 1997
ATTEST
LINDA V KOSIER
AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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MAYOR RUSSO
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COUNCILMAN JABLIN s-- --- COUNCILMAN CLARK
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 3341G4698
December 19,1997
Ms. Audrey Wolfe
PBC Facilities Planning, Design & Co.
3323 Belvedere Road, Building #503
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Dear Ms. Wolfe:
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution 147,1997, providing for approval of a site plan for the construction
of a 72,000 square foot addition to the North County Courthouse and a 3.2 acre passive park on
Parcels 1 and 6 of the North County Government Center PCD.
Resolution 147,1997 was approved by the City Council at the Regular Meeting on December 18,
1997.
S incer Fly,
Cindy Hkey
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE: January 17,2008
FROM: Richard J. Marrero, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Northlake Boulevard Shell Gas Station
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board Members
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Please be advised that there is no staff report associated with
the Northlake Boulevard Shell Gas Station at this time. However, the
Northlake Boulevard Shell Gas Station annexation, comprehensive
plan amendment, conditional use, rezoning and site plan petitions
will be presented by the applicant at a workshop during the January
22, 2008, PZAB meeting. The 0.71-acre parcel of land is located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Military Trail and Northlake
Boulevard. Staff will be present to answer any questions that the
PZAB may have. Please contact Richard Marrero, Planner, at 799-
4219 if you have any questions or require additional information.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Northlake Boulevard & Military Trail Shell Gas Station
December 1 1,2007
Lot Size
RequestILocation
Existing Proposed Code Waiver
Requirement Requested
CG- 1
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0.71 Acre 0.71 Acre ' 1 .O Acre Yes
On behalf of the applicant, Gentile Holloway O'Mahoney & Associates, Inc., acting as
agent, is requesting the review of an Annexation, Small Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment (CPA), Rezoning (REZ), and a Site Plan review with a minor conditional
use to allow for a convenience store and elimination of auto service use. The applicant is
also requesting approval for a Fast Food restaurant, with a drive-thru, as an accessory use
to the convenience store. Respecthlly the applicant would ask that all of the applications
be permitted to be processed concurrently. The subject property encompasses a total of
0.71 acres and is.located on the southwest comer of Northlake Boulevard and Military
Trail, currently within unincorporated Palm Beach County. The subject site is also
located within the Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zone (NBOZ). The Future Land Use
designation of the site is Commercial-Low 1 unit per acre (CL-1) and has a zoning
classification of Commercial Neighborhood (CN). The proposed compatible Palm Beach
Gardens Land Use designation is commercial and zoning is commercial general (CG-1).
Though the site is an older design, in keeping with the intent of the NBOZ, the proposed
plan is a total redesign to improve landscaping and aesthetics. 0
Proposed Development
The site is currently operating as an Auto Service station with gas sales. The applicant is
requesting that the use of the site be changed to Convenience store with gas sales and an
accessory co-located fast food restaurant. The applicant would like to redesign the site to
incorporate improved architecture and design. A new building and layout is proposed that
includes a two thousand six hundred (2,600) square foot building with a total of six (6)
gas pumps (an increase of two (2) pumps from the existing four (4) pumps on the site).
Northlake & Military Shell Gas Station
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0’-15 2’ (for a portion) 8’ Yes
5’-15’ 20’ 20’ No
5’-15’ 8.7’ 20’ Yes
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Existing Proposed Code Waiver
Requirement Requested
CG- 1 CN CG- 1
(PBG) (County)
Lot Coverage 6.6% 18.9% 3 5% No
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36’ 36’ No 25’ Building Height
Pervious 18.2% 25.1% 15% No
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40’ No 24’ 45.2’ Side Facing Street
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In addition to the above referenced changes, the access drives to the site will also change.
Currently there are four (4) access points, two (2) off of Northlake Boulevard and two (2)
off Military Trail. With the redesign of the site the access points have been reduced to
one (1) access drive off of each right-of-way.
Landscaping
The site was previously approved by Palm Beach County as an auto service station. The
existing development would be considered nonconforming development in Palm Beach
County and in Palm Beach Gardens based on current standards. With the request to annex
this site into the City the site has been redesigned to bring the site into greater compliance
with current City requirements and the Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zone. This will
include increased foundation planters along the perimeter of the building as well as
increased landscaping and open space, all of which will incorporate native vegetation.
Architectural Elements
The existing building will be replaced by a new building which will be setback on the
site. The new building will incorporate four (4) sided architecture, varied roof elements
and a more contemporary feel like other new development found in this NBOZ corridor.
In fact the architecture is being designed to make an aesthetic statement for the
intersection in keeping with the character of Palm Beach Gardens and the NBOZ intent.
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Signage
There will be one (1) ground sign located on site which will meet the dimensional
requirements of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, which is ten (10) feet in height by
fifteen (1 5) feet in width. Wall signage, as depicted on sheet A3 of the architectural
drawings, will also be requested.
Concurrency
The subject site is currently operating as Auto Service Station with gas sales and will be
requesting, with this application, the change in use to a Convenience store with gas sales.
Therefore the applicant is currently seeking a concurrency equivalency for the change in
use.
Surrounding Uses
The site is located on the southwest corner of Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail
within the NBOZ. The NBOZ encourages redevelopment of these older noncomply a
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December 10,2007
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properties along Northlake Boulevard. It can be seen in the table below that the
surrounding Land Use and Zoning categories are all very similar, if annexed into the City
of Palm Beach Gardens all four corners of the Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail
will reflect a commercial land use and General Commercial zoning category. Therefore
the redevelopment of this site would not negatively impact the surrounding area, rather it
would be enhanced. This would be accomplished by providing the opportunity for the site
to be redesigned and brought up to the standards found in Palm Beach Gardens. In
addition this request is consistent with the City’s vision due to the fact that the property is
located within the City’s future annexation area and the requested FLU and zoning is
consistent with what exists along the Northlake corridor.
General Commercial (CG-1)
Existing Zoning and Land Use Designations
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(County) Special Commercial (CS)
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Waivers Justification Statement
Setback Waiver (Section 78-1 53. Table 12)
The applicant is requesting a waiver from the required fifty (50) foot front setback. The
building itself will be setback one hundred and twenty (120) feet from the property line,
however the proposed canopy will encroach seventeen (1 7) feet into the required setback.
The existing canopy found on the site currently encroaches into the setback requirement
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The new site plan requests a similar setback waiver, however it should be noted that these
are existing conditions found on site and are not negatively impacting the surrounding
area. The canopy provides coverage for all six (6) gas pumps, protecting the customer
from the elements, and at the same time creates an effective design component to the site.
The current site provides little architectural consideration. The proposed redevelopment
will provide a design that creates an aesthetic statement along the corridor through the
incorporation of true (4) sided architectural elevations, themed for this location.
Buffer Waiver (Section 78-3 19.a & a.2)
The applicant will be requesting a waiver from the required twenty (20) foot front buffer,
abutting Northlake Boulevard as well as the eight (8) foot rear landscape buffer. The
applicant is providing the required buffer widths for the majority of the landscape buffer,
however there is a portion of the buffers that fall below the required widths.
In exchange for the reduction in the required buffer widths, a significant amount of open
space has been added to the overall site. Perimeter buffers will be increased in width even
though they will not fully comply with the current PBG code requirement.
The existing site was required under PBC to provide fifteen (1 5) foot landscape buffers
along Northlake Boulevard and Military Trail and a five (5) foot landscape buffer along
the interior side and rear. These standards are below the current PBG code requirements.
Due to the site’s configuration, the design could not accommodate those PBC required
buffers along the entire perimeter of the site. Thus the existing buffers fluctuate in width
from zero (0) to fifteen (1 5) feet, with eighteen (1 8) percent of the site being utilized in
pervious materials.
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The proposed site plan will encompass an eight (8) foot wide landscape buffer along the
non right-of-way portions of the site except for sixty-seven (67) percent along the rear
property line, which will be reduced to two (2) feet, to provide for a by-pass lane for the
drive through. The proposed plan provides for a twenty (20) foot wide buffer along
Military Trail and for portions along Northlake Boulevard with the exception of
approximately 57% which is less than the required twenty (20) feet but no less than eight
(8) feet.
The total open space area will be increased to over twenty-five (25) percent of the site,
the code only requires 15% open space.
Minimum Site Area Waiver (Section 78-153, Table 12) e
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Decbnber 10,2007
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The applicant is requesting a waiver from the required minimum site area, which states
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that the minimum required site area is to be one (1) acre. However the site contains a total
of 0.71 acres, 0.29 acres short of the required lot size. Since the site is an existing
developed site it is not possible to meet this requirement, making it a dimensionally
nonconforming lot.
Although the site has always been nonconforming, the proposed site plan would reduce
the non-conformity and allow for an improved site layout. The new design will create
better circulation on the site by eliminating two (2) of the four (4) existing access drives.
Sign Setback (Section 78-285, Table 24)
The applicant is requesting a waiver from the required ground sign setback of fifteen (1 5)
feet from the property line. The sign is proposed to be set back twelve (1 0) feet from the
property line. Therefore the applicant is requesting a three (5) foot waiver from code. In
compensation for the requested waiver the applicant is proposing additional landscaping.
The required landscape points are 1,150 and the provided landscape points are 1,558.
This represent over a 40 % increase in landscaping points.
Foundation Plantings (Section 78-320.4.a
The applicant is requesting a waiver fro: the required foundation planting width. The
code requires a five (5) foot wide planting area around the perimeter of the building. The
proposed foundation planting widths vary from one (1) foot to a little over twelve (12)
feet, with an average of five (5) feet nine (9) inches. Thus the applicant is requesting a
waiver for the portions of the planting areas that do not meet the width requirement.
Although the required 5 foot width of plantings along the building is not met, there is an
improvement from the existing conditions on the site. The existing site design does not
provide for any foundation plantings, while the proposed site plan will provide one
hundred and twenty-nine (129) lineal feet of plantings along the buildings perimeter.
The required foundation planting areas would be 428 square feet. We are providing 763
square feet.
Conclusion
In closing, we believe this request is consistent with the intent of the City's Code and the
goals of the NBOZ. The improved site layout and architecture will prove to be a benefit
to the adjacent community, as well as the City, and provide interest along Northlake
Boulevard and Military Trail. Therefore on behalf of our client, Gentile Holloway &
O'Mahoney respectfully requests approval of the proposed Annexation, Small Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and a Site Plan review with a minor
conditional use to allow for the a convenience store. (I)
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