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2 PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 OCTOBER 23, 2007
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6 The October 23, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board of the City
7 of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
8 Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, by
9 Craig Kunkle, Chair.
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1 I REPORT BY KARA IRWIN, GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
12 Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, reported on October 18, 2007 the City Council
13 approved:
14 • On first reading: LDR Text Amendment to allow all terrain vehicle (ATV) and boat sales
15 as an ancillary use within the GC 1 zoning district.
16 • On first reading: Rezoning for the Gander Mountain retail.
17 • Residential monument sign for Garden Isles with a waiver application.
18 • Adoption of the PGA Overlay amendment to prohibit bars, nightclubs and lounges in the
19 PGA Overlay.
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21 ROLL CALL
22 The Public Information Coordinator called the roll.
23 Members Present:
Craig Kunkle, Chair
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Douglas Pennell, Vice Chair
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Randolph Hansen
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Michael Panczak
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Barry Present
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Jonathan Rubins
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Dennis Solomon
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Joy Hecht, 1 st Alternate
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Amir Kanel, 2nd Alternate
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33 PUBLIC WORKSHOP
34 Petition: PUDA- 07 -06- 000008 — Doubletree Hotel
35 A request from Marty Minor of Urban Design Studios, as agent for THI IV, LLC and E &J
36 Properties, LLC, for an amendment to the approved DoubleTree Hotel Planned Unit
37 Development (PUD) to permit the construction of a 15,000- square -foot Executive Meeting
38 Center on the 13.5 -acre PUD, located along the east side of Military Trail approximately
39 300 -feet North of PGA Boulevard in the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
40 Project Manager: Richard Marrero, .Senior Planner
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42 Craig Kunkle, Chair, read the petition and opened the floor to discussion from the petitioner.
43 • Marty Minor, Urban Design Studios, presented the proposed amendment for the
44 Executive Meeting Center, which included the location and a brief history of the hotel
45 and site. He introduced Mr. Bruce Wiles, Thayer Lodging Group.
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• Mr. Wiles explained that his company has been in business since 1991 and is a major
owner and renovator of hotels around the country. The company is interested in
underperforming hotels in growing areas. He explained that an executive center does not
serve the same function as a ballroom setting. The executive center is designed for
business purposes. The complex is comprised of a series of meeting rooms. Each room
has state -of -the -art communications equipment displays and soundproofing. The center is
dedicated to business meetings only. The center provides all support services including
copying, faxing, etc.
• Marty Minor explained that the criteria used to design and locate the Executive Meeting
Center were based on City of Palm Beach Gardens Codes, Leaders in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification standards, etc. The architectural standards
used were explained. Although parking does meet code, additional parking is planned.
Planned open space and landscaping was explained.
• A waiver is requested because of an existing condition from 1968. In the existing parking
lot there are areas where there are more than nine spaces in a row. Trees exist, but there is
no island.
• Mr. Minor stated that this project is being brought to the area because of Scripps and
other planned projects.
• Craig Kunkle, Chair, inquired if Growth Management had any questions at this time.
• Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, stated staff is in the review process and
has not made any recommendations yet.
• Craig Kunkle, Chair opened the floor to public comment. There being no comments he
closed the public workshop.
• Craig Kunkle, Chair, opened the floor to board inquiries. Mr. Kunkle inquired of any ex
parte communications. No ex parte communication was reported.
• Joy Hecht inquired if this location was too distant for Scripps' use. Mr. Minor stated the
building is only one exit away from Scripps on Interstate 95.
• Favorable comment was made about seeking LEED certification.
• There will be a covered walkway connecting the hotel and Executive Meeting Center.
• Windows will be lightly tinted and meet LEED standards.
• Randolph Hansen stated the building is too monolithic in design. Further comments
regarding architecture were offered. Mr. Hansen questioned the ceiling and window
height. The height of the air conditioning units on the roof and required screening were
discussed. Explanation was offered that the equipment will be set back on the roof and
screening will be in place. Discussion of screening, louvers and solid wall covering for
the roof equipment ensued.
• Discussion of windows ensued.
• A question was raised regarding a chilling unit instead of rooftop equipment. Explanation
offered was the wish to keep as much green area as possible.
• Comment offered that the project is good for the area. Objection offered to the rooftop
equipment. Objection to the size of the windows in relation to the size of the building.
• Discussion of approved concurrency ensued.
• Objection to proposed parking lot lighting was discussed.
• Craig Kunkle, Chair, thanked Marty Minor for the presentation. He noted issues to be
addressed for a future meeting, including architecture of the rooftop.
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• Craig Kunkle, Chair, closed discussion of the DoubleTree Hotel petition.
PUBLIC HEARING
Petition: PVAR- 07 -09- 000004 - Variance Request for Flagpoles
Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval: A City - initiated request for approval of a variance
from Section 78- 287(d) of the City Code, which requires the following: not more than three
flags and three flagpoles shall be located on a property; flagpoles shall not exceed 25 feet in
height; and flags shall not exceed 5 feet by 7 feet. The City is seeking a variance to all for eight
(8) 40 -foot flagpoles that are to accommodate a maximum flag dimension of 8 feet by 10 feet to
be located at the City's Municipal Complex as part of the Veterans Memorial Plaza. The
Municipal Complex is located at the Northeast intersection of Burns Road and Military Trail on
an approximately 17.9 -acre site.
Project Manager: Richard Marrero, Senior Planner
Craig Kunkle, Chair, read the petition and opened the floor to discussion from the petitioner.
All those intending to offer testimony in any of tonight's hearing were sworn in.
• Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, introduced Angela Wong, Operations
Manager, who presented the flag variance.
- Focus was placed on the roundabout.
- Phase I will cost approximately $130,000.
- Dimensions for flagpoles and flags were given.
- Monuments will be placed next to each flagpole.
- Restoration of patio furniture is complete.
- Code allows three flags and the variance request is for eight.
- Code allows flagpoles to be 25 -feet high and the variance request is for flagpole
height of 40 feet.
• Stephen Mayer, Growth Management Senior Planner, stated staff does recommend
variance approval because the applicant (City of Palm Beach Gardens) does meet all
eight of the variance criteria, which were explained.
• Craig Kunkle, Chair opened the floor to public comment. There being no public
comments he closed the public hearing.
• Craig Kunkle, Chair, opened the floor to board discussion.
• Question was asked if approval of this variance will set a precedent. Kara Irwin, Growth
Management Administrator, explained the criteria for approval.
Motion
Motion for approval of Petition: PVAR- 07 -09- 000004 - Variance Request for Flagpoles, which
does meet the proper justification for variance. Motion seconded and carried unanimously.
MEMBER APPROVAL
Craig Kunkle, Chair ✓
Douglas Pennell, Vice Chair ✓
Randolph Hansen ✓
Michael Panczak ✓
Barry Present ✓
Jonathan Rubins ✓
Dennis Solomon ✓
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I RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
2 Public Hearing (Legislative)
3 CPTA- 07 -08- 0000011
4 Ordinance 31, 2007: Text Amendment to the Capital Improvements Element (CIE)
5 A City - initiated request for the adoption of amendments to the Capital Improvements
6 Element (CIE) of the City of Palm Beach Gardens Comprehensive Plan to update the CIE
7 to be consistent with the current City budget in accordance with Chapter 163.3177, Florida
8 Statutes.
9 Project Manager: Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner
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11 • Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner, Growth Management, introduced the CIE update for
12 2007. It is a mandatory annual update to the CIE of the Comprehensive Plan required by
13 Florida Statute to transmit to Department of Community Affairs (DCA) by
14 December 1, 2007.
15 - Stephen Mayer explained the specific details to be submitted to the DCA.
16 • Craig Kunkle, Chair opened the floor to public comment. There being no public
17 comments he closed the public hearing.
18 Craig Kunkle, Chair, opened the floor to board discussion.
19 Randolph Hansen asked how difficult it is to project five years out since the City is
20 approaching build -out.
21 • Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, explained the criteria taken into
22 consideration to develop the projections. She also explained ad valorem taxes and the fact
23 that the City does not have any utility taxes or special taxing district taxes.
24 • Randolph Hansen stated that he would like his property taxes to go back to 1999 level,
25 but he does not want to give up the services the City of Palm Beach Gardens provides. He
26 likes the idea that if he dials 9 -1 -1 someone will be at his door in three minutes The City
27 of Palm Beach Gardens is a much different place in 2007 than it was in 1999.
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29 Motion
30 Motion for approval of Petition: PVAR CPTA- 07 -08- 0000011, Ordinance 31, 2007: Text
31 Amendment to the CIE. Motion seconded and carried unanimously.
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MEMBER
APPROVAL
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Craig Kunkle, Chair
✓
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Douglas Pennell, Vice Chair
✓
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Randolph Hansen
✓
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Michael Panczak
✓
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Barry Present
✓
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Jonathan Rubins
✓
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Dennis Solomon
✓
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RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
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Public Workshop
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Citv- Initiated Evaluation and Appraisal
Report (EAR) -Based Text Amendment
44 City - initiated workshop to present the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
45 recommendations in the second of four public workshop sessions; to present the main issues
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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 Two 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 modifying the following elements: Infrastructure,
Recreation and Open Space and Public Safety.
Project Manager: Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner
• Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator, explained direction is being sought from
the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board for EAR recommendations.
• Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner, stated this is the second public workshop. He presented
the specific elements.
• Discussion ensued regarding water and sewer lines and septic systems.
• Discussion ensued regarding parks and recreation and population.
OLD BUSINESS
• Request was made of Kara Irwin to provide an update on roadway improvements at a
future meeting, to which Ms. Irwin agreed.
NEW BUSINESS
• Request was made of Kara Irwin regarding unsightly conditions at Downtown at the
Gardens, including trash area. Ms. Irwin explained that this issue is in the process of
being addressed.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to
8:23 D.M. The next regular meetinu will
APPROVED:
'before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
li jd November 13, 2007.
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Craig Kunkle, Chair
Douglas Pennell, Vi Chair
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J nathan ins
Joy Ae h't, 1 st Alternate
Amir Kanel, 2nd Alternate
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Debbie Andrea
Public Information Coordinator
46 Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the
47 meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
48 All referenced attachments are on file in the City Clerk's office.
49 Note: The Public Information Coordinator swore in those preparing to give testimony.
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