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Minutes 06-24-03 (2)MTNUTES OF THE PLANNTNG AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETTNG HELD TN COMMTSSTON CHAMBERSf cTrY HALLf BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORZDA~ ON TUESDAY~ JUNE 24~ 2003 AT 7:00 P.M. Present Lee Wische, Chair William Cwynar, Vice Chair Sergio Casaine Mike Friedland Woodrow Hay Bob Ensler, Alternate Mike Fitzpatrick, Alternate Absent .lennifer Butler Steve Myott David Tolces, Assistant City Attorney Quintus Greene, Development Director Michael Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director Eric .lohnson, Planner Maxime Ducoste-Amedee, Planner T. Pledge of Allegiance The Board members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mike Friedland. TI:. Tntroduction of the Board Chair Wische introduced the Board members and then recognized and welcomed Vice Mayor Ferguson. TT]. Agenda Approval Chair Wische asked that the two Seacrest Medical Tower cases be heard at the same time. Motion Mr. Ensler moved to accept the agenda as amended. that carried unanimously. Mr. Hay seconded the motion Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 Approval of Minutes Motion Hr. Hay moved to' approve the minutes of May 27, 2003, seconded by Mr. Friedland, and carried unanimously. V. Communications and Announcements A. Planning & Zoning Report Final Disposition of the April 22, 2003 Planning and Development Board meeting agenda items. Michael Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director, reported that the following actions were taken at the City Commission meetings of June 3 and June 17, 2003, respectively: 2. 3. 4. 5. Fire Station #2 Land Use Amendment and supporting Ordinances approved on first and second readings. Land Use Amendments for the Seacrest and Rosemary Scrubs approved on first and second readings Arbolata Townhomes, Land Use, and Rezoning approved on first and second readings. Comprehensive Text Amendment Changes were approved on first and second readings. Building Height Measurement Methodology was approved on first and second readings. VI. Old Business None VII. New Business Attorney Tolces administered the oath to all persons who would be providing testimony to the Board. A. Conditional Use Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Seacrest Medical Tower (COUS 03-006) Francisco A. Solis Francisco A. Solis Northeast corner of SE 23rd Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard 2 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 Description: Request for conditional use/new site plan approval for the construction of a 9,746 square foot medical office building on a 0.60-acare parcel in the C-! zoning district. F. Height Exception (heard out of order) Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Seacrest Medical Tower (HTEX 03-004) Francisco A. $olis Francisco A. Soils NE corner of SE 23rd Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard Request for a height exception of 8 inches pursuant to the City's Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 4.F.2, to allow the top of the decorative roof for the elevators to be 35' 8" in height, a distance of 8 inches above the 35-foot maximum height allowed for a building with under building parking in the C-! zoning district. Lawrence Kramer, S.E. Architectural Services, Znc., 2209 N.E. 54th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, came to the podium. Chair Wische asked Mr. Kramer to speak about the Conditions of Approval with which he disagreed or on which he needed clarification. Mr. Kramer indicated that his company completely agreed with all Conditions of Approval. Eric .Johnson, Planner, stated that the property is zoned C-! and the project is a permitted use in that district. The maximum building height in C-1 is 30 feet but when parking is proposed underneath a structure, it then. becomes a conditional use. This project is going to require approval of a height exception, as well, because some of the decorative cupolas go above the maximum height allowed. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, staff must receive approval from the Palm Beach County Traffic Division that the project meets the traffic standards of Palm Beach County. The applicant agreed. Chair Wische opened the public hearing and closed it when no one wished to speak. There were no comments from the Board about the conditional use application. 3 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 l~lotion Mr. Hay moved to approve the request for conditional use/new site plan approval for the construction of a 9,746 square foot medical office building on a 0.60-acre parcel in the C-1 zoning district, subject to all staff Conditions of Approval. Mr. Fitzpatrick seconded the motion that carried unanimously. The Board then considered the Height Exception portion of the project. Eric Johnson, Planner, stated that if approved, prior to the issuance of the building permit, staff would ask the applicant to provide a rectified set of plans indicating the building height, the peak of the roof in particular. That peak of the roof cannot exceed the height exception that is granted. The applicant agreed. Chair Wische opened the public hearing and closed it when no one wished to speak. Mr. Fitzpatrick asked how height was determined. Mr. Johnson stated that it depended on the type of the roof. if it were a pitched roof, it would be measured at mean height level from the finished floor elevation. I~totion Mr. Hay moved to approve the request for a height exception of 8 inches pursuant to the City's Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 4.F.2, to allow the top of the decorative roof for the elevators to be 35'-8" in height, a distance of 8 inches above the 35-foot maximum height allowed for a building with under-building parking in the C-1 zoning district, subject to all staff comments. Mr. Fitzpatrick seconded the motion that carried unanimously. B. Zoning Code Variance Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Davila Variance (ZNCV 03-006) Joseli and Mildred Davila Joseli and Mildred Davila 3616 S.E. Ist Street Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 4.J.1 limiting a fence to a maximum height of six (6) feet within the rear building line to allow a 3-foot variance, and a nine (9) foot high fence. Maxime Ducoste-Amedee, Planner, advised that the applicant was not present. Chair Wische noted that the Board normally tables an item when this happens. 4 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 Motion Vice Chair Cwynar moved to table the Davila Variance (ZNCV 03-006) until the July 22, 2003 Planning & Development Board meeting. Mr. Hay seconded the motion that carried unanimously. C. Abandonment Pro.iect: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Villas at (~uantum Lakes Phase II! (ABAN 03- 003) Robert S. Fike Quantum Lakes Villas ]I, Corporation South of Gateway Boulevard, West of High Ridge Road Request for abandonment of a 12-foot wide utility easement as required for the construction of the Recreation area of Phase III of the apartment complex. Robert Fike, 1062 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Ridge, Florida, came to the podium and introduced himself. Chair Wische asked the applicant if he agreed with all the Conditions of Approval or needed further explanation on any of the items. Mr. Fike responded that he was in agreement with all of the Conditions of Approval. Chair Wische opened the public hearing but closed it when no one wished to speak. Mr. Ensler inquired about whether the project had obtained approval from the cable company and Mr. Eric Johnson, Planner, replied that staff had received confirmation that the cable company had given its approval of the application. Motion Mr. Friedland moved to approve the request for abandonment of a 12-foot wide utility easement as required for the construction of the recreation area of Phase []:[ of the apartment complex. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Cwynar and carried unanimously. D. Major Site Plan Modification Pro~ect: Agent: Owner: Location: Ed Carey Design (MSPH 03-002) Ed Carey, Ed Carey Design Ed Carey 2600 High Ridge Road Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 Description: Request for a major site plan modification to construct a 1,940 square foot building addition to be used as a showroom for an existing 5,605 square foot business on 1.77 acres in the PID zoning district (Quantum Park P[D). Chair Wische asked Mr. Carey if he agraed with the Conditions of Approval. IV responded that he was in agreement with all Conditions of Approval. ]rey Staff did not have any particular comments beyond the Staff Report. Chair Wische opened the public hearing and closed it when no one ,Nished to speaK. Motion Mr. Casaine moved to approve the request for a major site plan modification to construct a 1,940 square foot building addition to be used as a showroom for an existing 5,605 square foot business on 1.77 acres in the P[D zoning district (Quantum Park PID), subject to all Conditions of Approval. Mr. Hay seconded the motion that carried unanimously. E. New Site Plan 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Renaissance Commons (NWSP 03-007) James Comparato, Carl Kiepper, Compson Associates of Boynton, LLC Compson Associates of Boynton, LLC 1500 Gateway Boulevard Request for site plan approval for a mixed use project consisting of a 10,662-square foot commercial building combined with eight (8) townhouse units, a one (1)-story, 4,338 square foot commercial building, 250 apartment units, two (2) parking garages, and 242 fee-simple townhouse units in a C-3 zoning district on 28.368 acres. .lames Comparato, 980 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, came to the podium. Chair Wische asked the applicant if he agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Comparato stated that he did not have any objections to any of the CondiUons of Approval and thought that staff had done a great job. Chair Wische opened the public hearing and closed it when no one wished to speak. 6 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 Mr. Hay asked to see a presentation by sta :, Eric Johnson, Planner, reviewed the Staff Report in general and then commented that three inactive burrOwing owl nests had been found on the property. The applicant obtained a permit from the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission and the City Forester will oversee management of this issue. The commercial portion of the project is broken up into two different parts, the largest of which would be built in Phase :~. The stand-alone building would be built in Phase 2. There are no cross-access or parking agreements required for the project. The applicant would have to do some offsite improvements on Congress Avenue and internally but there is no problem with traffic concurrency. There are 128 off-street surface spaces, 125 parallel spaces, and 490 parking spaces in two garages. The project exceeds Code in landscaping. Staff is endorsing the design and concept and recommends approval. Mr. Hay asked about the developer's timeline and phasing plans. Mr. Comparato responded that they intended to move forward expeditiously and were prepared to close on the property in the week following this meeting. As soon as the proper approvals were received, they would be ready to break ground and move ahead. Mr. Ensler inquired whether the area would be secured and whether the streets would be dedicated. Mr. Comparato responded that the project was a Traditional · Neighborhood Development style and there were no barriers to the public. There is an extensive system of pathways around the site and no gates or fences. None of the roads are dedicated. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that the applicant had agreed to all Conditions of Approval but in Condition #31 it says: "During the DRI process, the app//¢ant prom~seal to work w/th staff regarding a greenbelt a/ong the south and east s/des of the subject property. Whi/e not a requirement, staff recommends incorporat/ng a 40-foot wide greenbe/t into the des/gn, /n particular, a/ong the south and east property/ines. "Mr. Fitzpatrick noted that on the plans it indicated that there was a 40-foot Motorola easement that was to be vacated. This area was now filled with buildings, and driveways, and roads. He asked the applicant to "show him the green." Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that this item had originally said "greenways." Mr. Comparato stated that they had agreed to staff's request for a 40 foot green area on the rear of the project but wanted to keep the green area to ~: feet on the south. They were working with the Canal District to keep the area in the, ear cut and mowed since it borders a canal. Mr. Fitzpatrick did not believe that 25 feet was enough and the fact that the area would be kept mowed did not qualify as a greenway, according to the State's definition. A greenway would be kept in its natural, wild state. Mr. Comparato interpreted Condition 7 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 #31 to mean that the applicant had to provide green space for the public and they felt they had done this. t4otion Mr. Friedland moved to approve the request for site plan approval for a mixed use project consisting of a 10,662-square foot commercial building combined with eight (8) townhouse units, a one (1)-story 4,338 square foot commercial building, 250 apartment units, two (2) parking garages, and 242 fee-simple townhouse units in a C-3 zoning district on 28.368 acres, subject to all Conditions of Approval. Mr. Hay seconded the motion. Mr. Ensler pointed out that the motion had to take into account the comments made on Condition #31. Mr. Friedland added to his motion the comment that the disagreement on Condition #3! would be worked out with staff. Attorney Tolces advised that this comment would have to be more specific. Chair Wische asked staff for comments. Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director, responded that the Parks Director, who was not present, had generated Condition No. 3!. Mr. Rumpf asked that staff be given the most specific direction possible on this item. He acknowledged that there was a difference between what the Condition stated and what the plan showed. :It did not have the function of a greenway but only provided for visual relief. Mr. Casaine felt that it could not serve as a greenway since it is located on a canal that has to be kept mowed. After considerable discussion, Mr. Friedland amended his motion in regard to Condition 31 to state that there would be a 40 foot green area on the eastern border of the project and a 25 foot green area on the southern side with a sidewalk. Mr. Hay accepted this addition to the motion. Attorney Tolces further suggested that the motion could have a sentence added stating, "with the exception of Condition No. 3!, which has been revised to provide for a green area of 25 feet on the south and 40 feet on the east side including meandering sidewalks." Mr. Friedland and Mr. Hay concurred with this suggestion and formally added it to the original motion. I~lotion Mr. Friedland moved to approve the request for site plan approval for a mixed use project consisting of a 10,662-square foot commercial building combined with eight (8) townhouse units, a one (1)-story 4,338 square foot commercial building, 250 apartment units, two (2) parking garages, and 242 fee-simple townhouse units in a C-3 zoning district on 28.368 acres, subject to all Conditions of Approval, with the exception of Condition 31, which has been revised to provide for a green area of 25 feet on the south and 40 feet on the east side including meandering sidewalks. Mr. Hay seconded the motion that passed 6-1 ( /Vlr. F/~zpatr/ck d/$$ent/ng.) Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 24, 2003 VIII. Other None IX. Comments by Members None X. Adjournment Since there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Collins Recording Secretary (062503)