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Minutes 06-28-05 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 AT 6:30 P.M. Present: Lee Wische, Chairman Woodrow Hay, Vice chair Sergio Casaine William Cwynar Sergio Casaine Shirley Jaskiewicz Diane Johnson, Voting Alternate Joseph Baldwin, Voting Alternate David Tolces, Assistant City Attorney Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director Ed Breese, Principal Planner Dick Hudson, Senior Planner Eric Johnson, Planner Absent: Jose Rodriguez Roger G. Saberson 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Chair Hay. 2. Introduction of the Board Chairman Wische introduced the Board members and Assistant City Attorney David Tolces. 3. Agenda Approval Motion Mr. Cwynar moved for approval. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Hay and unanimously carried. 4. Approval of Minutes Vice Chair Hay moved for approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Casaine and unanimously carried. 5. Communications and Announcements A. Planning and Zoning Report Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 1 . Final disposition of the May 24, 2005 Planning and Development Board meeting agenda items: Mike Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director, reported on the planning and zoning items heard by the Commission at the June 21,2005 meeting as follows: · The Quantum Park & Village South Commercial Master Site Plan Modification to add an additional 115 dwelling units was tabled. · The Pylon Interstate Plaza site plan time extension was approved. · Grove Plaza Master Plan Modification to convert Parcel B from a bank to an office building was approved, along with Grove Plaza Parcel B site plan, which is a corresponding site plan for that master plan modification for a two (2) story office building was approved. · Under Public Hearing, Grove Plaza Parcel D conditional use approval was granted to convert a portion of a retail building on Parcel D for a minor automobile repair establishment. · Code Amendment for Stealth Towers in SMU was approved on first reading to allow telecommunication towers and antennas in the suburban mixed use-zoning district. · The Florida Public Utilities Abandonment was approved under Public Hearing and first reading of the Ordinance. This applied to an unimproved 30-foot wide road off the south side of Old Boynton Road. · The Jeffrey Smith variance was approved. Mr. Rumpf reported the Commission has initiated a new process to review items preliminarily that involve code amendments. Previously this Board would review these items prior to going to the City Commission. This process will begin as soon as staff has an opportunity to take an item, summarize it, and present it to the City Commission. The Commission will provide additional feedback and staff direction. The item would then go back to staff for completion and presentation to the Planning and Development Board and then back to the Commission. Mr. Rumpf noted this process was followed for the item being presented to the Board for the maximum building heights in Public Usage Zoning District - hospitals to amend the maximum height for hospitals from 45' to 75'. · Under Ordinance readings, there was an item not addressed at the second meeting in May due to the loss of a quorum and was completed and approved at the June 21, 2005 meeting. The item involved the rezoning of a parcel of land owned by Knollwood Groves, Inc. from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development · The Code Amendment to amend the Land Development Regulations to allow carwashes as a conditional use in M-1 Zoning Districts was approved on second reading. 2 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Vice Chair Hay inquired about the new Commission process. Mr. Rumpf explained the Commission would like to conduct a preliminary review of code amendments proposed by staff or an outside party. An ordinance is being drafted that would increase the notification requirements and this would be pre-reviewed by the Commission before coming to this Board. This would provide the Commission an opportunity to express any comments or issues they may have regarding code amendments. Ms. Jaskiewicz inquired if the Commission could deny a request before it goes to the Boards. Mr. Rumpf thought this could be possible. Currently code amendments can be initiated several ways. However, there is no formal review process or requirements for public notification on anything except for a change in zoning use. If a request for a change in zoning use is made, State law provides minimum notification requirements and how many public hearings must be held. There are no other parameters in terms of public hearing notification. Mr. Casaine inquired if the Commission would make any recommendations or reports after they review the code amendments to the Planning and Development Board. Mr. Rumpf stated any pertinent information given to staff would be provided to the Board in the staff report. Chairman Wische requested that Item 7.E.1. be heard with the other Knollwood items. Members agreed to this change by consensus. Assistant City Attorney Tolces administered the oath to all persons who would be testifying. 6. Unfinished Business: A. Master Site Plan Modification 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Quantum Park & Village South Commercial (MSPM 05-003) Steve Fike, Olen Development Quantum Park and Village, LLC Southwest corner of Gateway Boulevard and High Ridge Road Description: Request for Master Site Plan Modification approval for the construction of a mixed-use development consisting of an additional 115 multi-family dwelling units (for a total of 349 dwelling units) and 71,708 square feet of commercial/office space on a 26.165 acre - Mixed Use POD in the Planned Industrial Development (PID) zoning district. Steve Fike, 697 Manatee Bay Drive, Boynton Beach, was present on behalf of the applicant. Chairman Wische noted there were 54 staff comments and asked the 3 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 applicant to address only those comments needing clarification or which they objected to. Mr. Fike stated they accepted all staff comments, except for Comment #43. that refers to a 2,000 square foot office building that is not part of the project at this time Eric Johnson, Planner explained the 2,000 square foot office building is not part of the site plan because it had been omitted from all other site plan information. If the applicant wants to build the small office building in the future, staff would review it at that time. In all likelihood, this would be done administratively only. If the Board and the City Commission approve the project, the applicant could then submit plans for permits. If the applicant at that time wanted to include the small building, they would have to go through the staff process for approval. Chairman Wische pointed out this information was contained in the agenda packet. Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Vice Chair Hay asked if Fire Station #5 was on schedule for completion due to the large amount of people moving into this area. Mr. Johnson did not have this information available. Chairman Wische pointed out there was a memo in the backup material indicating the fire station would have to be ready. Vice Chair Hay noted this was stated on Page 3 under "Fire/Police." Mr. Rumpf responded the Emergency Services Division is very hopeful the station would be on line. However, there is no legal mandate that requires this type of service to be under construction, let, etc. by the time a permit is issued. Mr. Rumpf felt if there were a serious service problem, staff would have been made aware of it. Ms. Jaskiewicz asked the applicant when the project would be completed. Mr. Fike responded approximately two and one-half years from the time of permit. Motion Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the request for Master Site Plan Modification approval for the construction of a mixed-use development consisting of an additional 115 multi-family dwelling units (for a total of 349 dwelling units) and 71,708 square feet of commercial/office space on a 26.165 acre - Mixed Use POD in the Planned Industrial Development (PID) zoning district, subject to all staff comments. Motion seconded by Mr. Baldwin and carried 6-1 (Ms. Jaskiewicz dissenting). 7. New Business A. Annexation 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Knollwood II (ANEX 05-002) Chip Bryan, Julian Bryan & Associates, Inc. Zygmunt Jadczak 4 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Location: Description: Between Lawrence Road and Military Trail, approximately 700 feet south of the LWDD Canal L- 20 Request to annex :t5.5 acres of land to be reclassified and rezoned for development as part of the Knollwood PUD. Julian Bryan, 300 NE 25th Street, Boca Raton, was present as the agent for D.R. Horton Homes. Chairman Wische noted there were no staff comments. Dick Hudson, Senior Planner, responded the annexation meets the requirements that it is contiguous to the City boundaries and is a reasonably compact area. When the Knollwood project was first presented, this :t5.5 acres was included in the master plan. The County stated it also meets all their requirements for annexation. Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion Mr. Cwynar moved to approve the request to annex :t5.5 acres of land to be reclassified and rezoned for development as part of the Knollwood PUD. Motion seconded by Ms. Jaskiewicz and unanimously carried. B. Land Use Plan Amendment/Rezoninq 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Knollwood II (LUAR 05-006) Chip Bryan, Julian Bryan & Associates, Inc. Zygmunt Jadczak Between Lawrence Road and Military Trail approximately 700 feet south of the LWDD Canal L- 20 Description: Request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from MR-5 Single-family Residential (Palm Beach County) to LDR Low Density Residential; and Request to rezone from AR-Agricultural Residential (Palm Beach County) to PUD Planned Unit Development Chairman Wische noted there were no staff comments and staff has approved the item. 5 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Dick Hudson, Senior Planner reported the petition is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, with the designation for properties to be annexed in this area, and the City's annexation program. Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Richard Nevitte, 7964 Old Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida, pointed out he was the only one to receive notice of the hearing and questioned why the other residents were not notified. He previously expressed his objections to the rezoning when the items were heard in February and March of this year. Mr. Nevitte objected to the rezoning because it includes the extension of Miner Road from Lawrence Road to Military Trail. He noted this Board opposed the rezoning, but the City Commission approved it. Mr. Nevitte had a petition signed by 81 families that were opposed to the rezoning only because of the road extension. They will be going before the County Commission to request it be removed from their master plan. Ms. Jaskiewicz recommended that those citizens pursue their concerns with the County Commission since the road is their jurisdiction. Ms. Jaskiewicz inquired if Miner Road was part of the County's 25-year plan, and Mr. Nevitte stated it was part of the 25-year plan, but it is not part of the 5-year plan. Mr. Casaine noted when the Board originally heard the items, it was opposed to the extension of Miner Road and Commissioner Carl McKoy was also concerned about this. Mr. Nevitte acknowledged the City could not stop the County from moving in this direction. Larry Duffy, 7834 Manor Forest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, resides on the other side of Miner Road and is strongly opposed to the road being extended. He would like it on the record that he is opposed to the extension that would decrease property values significantly. He also did not receive notice of the meeting. Mr. Casaine noted the developer had agreed to remove Miner Road from their presentation. He also recommended that Mr. Duffy take his concerns to the County Commission. Matthew Maxwell, 7939 Manor Forest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, felt the Board was unaware of the plans for Miner Road. He was opposed to the Board approving rezoning without knowing the status of the road that abuts the development. Attorney Tolces explained the City has no control over the road and could only look at what it is authorized to look at with respect to the development. Therefore, the plans for the road do not affect the rezoning and land use plan amendment the Board is considering. Mr. Maxwell took issue with this comment and stated he was totally against the rezoning of the property. 6 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Since no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion Mr. Casaine moved that the request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from MR-5 Single-family Residential (Palm Beach County) to LDR Low Density Residential; and the request to rezone from AR-Agricultural Residential (Palm Beach County) to PUD Planned Unit Development be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Cwynar and unanimously carried. E. New Site Plan 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Knollwood PUD (NWSP 05-017) Chip Bryan, Julian Bryan & Associates, Inc. Zygmunt Jadczak Between Lawrence Road and Military Trail approximately 700 feet south of the LWDD Canal L- 20 Description: Request for Site Plan approval to construct 148 zero lot-line single-family homes on a 36.17-acre parcel in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. (Addressed Out of Order) Chairman Wische noted there were 44 staff comments. Mr. Bryan requested to address the following staff comments: Comment #1 and Comment #26. These two comments deal with the traffic performance standards and they have been dealt with. A current traffic performance standards letter was received and provided to staff. As a result, these two conditions should be eliminated. Mr. Bryan stated the traffic performance standard was met without Miner Road and they never utilized Miner Road in the traffic study. He stressed Miner Road is not part of the site plan or engineering, but is simply shown on the site plan graphic to reflect it is part of the acquisition of Knollwood Groves. Mr. Bryan stated the density at 4.84 units per acre on the remaining acreage matches the 148 units proposed, which means they are not taking any density from that property for the development and do not want Miner Road. He also noted there is no future Miner Road on their site plan. They have identified it as being open space and one of staff requirements is they irrigate and landscape the land, which means they will be caring for property that they would like to have in perpetuity for the homeowners. The trees along the north edge of the canal right of way will remain, even though some are nuisance trees. Comment #29 dealing with buffering on the south and west lines, from the options provided, they would like to increase the quantity of landscaping. They agree to plant trees at 20' centers and maintain a hedge at 6'. 7 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Mr. Bryan noted comment #38 dealt with the building height of single-family dwellings. They are aware how building heights are measured, which is typically from average grade around the foundation of the home. Mr. Bryan stated if this applied to their project, it would not be a problem. However, if staff required them to measure height from adjoining lots, this could be a problem. He recommended the parties address this before the item goes to the Commission. Chairman Wische pointed out if the Board passed the item, it would be subject to approval of the applicant's discussions with staff. Mr. Bryan was agreeable with this. Eric Johnson, Planner stated staff reviewed the site plan and is recommending approval contingent upon the conditions of approval with the exception of Comment #1. Mr. Johnson stated this comment had to be changed because the City received confirmation from the County that the project does meet the traffic performance standards of Palm Beach County. Therefore, the new condition for #1 must read as follows: "The Palm Beach County Traffic Division determined the proposed project meets the Traffic Performance Standards (TPS) of Palm Beach County, upon provision of a new reversible left-turn lane in the center of Lawrence Road along the project boundary." The applicant agreed with the new language for Condition #1. Mr. Johnson reported Condition #26 should be deleted. The traffic statement that was sent to Palm Beach County had 146 units, but the site plan is now proposing 148 units. Therefore, the County, as of June 27,2005, revised their Traffic Performance Standards Review letter to include the additional two units. The applicant has traffic concurrency for all 148 dwelling units. Next addressed was Condition #29 that dealt with increased compatibility of adjacent properties that abut AR zoning districts is required. This could be accomplished by increasing the building setbacks of the abutting lots (lots 31 and 32), increase the size of the buffer width from 20' to 25' or significantly increase the plant material proposed within the 10' wide landscape buffer. This could be a variety of canopy trees, spaced no greater than 20' apart, combined with lower vegetation to buffer heights from 4' to 6'. As Mr. Bryan previously stated, they are choosing to increase the plant material along that perimeter and staff is in favor of this. With regard to Condition #38, Mr. Johnson explained the City measures building height by the abutting or adjacent properties. When staff reviewed the site plan and the elevations, the ground elevations of the adjacent properties was not known. Therefore, if the applicant builds a two-story building, it may exceed the height. Staff wanted it stated as a matter of fact and in accordance with staff's definition of building height, their buildings might exceed the allowable height. Mr. Johnson pointed out this was merely an informational comment. 8 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Mr. Cwynar inquired how much the height could exceed the allowable height. Mr. Johnson stated it would not be significant and it could be inches or feet, but he was not certain. He referred to the comment in Condition #38 that states, "two story houses built along the perimeter of the subject property may be in jeopardy of exceeding the maximum building height (proposed as per this site plan)." The applicant, at the time of permitting, will be requested to provide updated ground elevations of the adjacent property to insure compliance and consistency. Chairman Wische asked the applicant to address this. Mr. Bryan noted they would have to go off site to take topographical shots of adjoining lots, but he was agreeable to doing this. He did not think this would apply to the development to the west, but the community to the south may have lower average grades. He agreed to do the necessary fieldwork to determine this. Mr. Johnson pointed out Condition #43 states when a two story-house is built, the trees proposed within the lots be increased in height and that taller, more mature canopy trees be utilized behind all two-story models. The trees should be installed at 16' in height for two-story buildings in order to increase the compatibility of the project with the surrounding community. Mr. Johnson noted staff is recommending approval of the project. Mr. Bryan referred to Condition #40 that deals with landscaping of perimeter buffers and the impact it might have upon existing residences. He noted D.R. Horton does complete outside maintenance, which means any landscape buffer would still be maintained by the HOA. The applicant was in agreement with Condition #40. Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Joyce Pastl, 4317 Redding Road, Boynton Beach, lives directly south of the project and noted there were power lines along their back lot lines. Ms. Pastl would like to know how close the setbacks would be to her house. Mr. Bryan responded that the closest home to the south property line would be 20' from the property line and a typical two-story home would be at least 30'. The existing power line will be removed and placed underground at D.R. Horton's expense along the entire south property line. This is the area where staff is recommending the quantity of landscaping be increased, which they have agreed to do. Ms. Past I asked what the plans were for the existing vegetation that includes palm trees and oak trees. Mr. Bryan stated approximately 80% of the palm trees on the property would be removed. Kevin Hallahan, the City's Urban Forester, has been working with an arborist they hired to evaluate all the trees. Trees will be moved to the buffer areas that will act as street trees. Matthew Maxwell, 7939 Manor Forest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, thought the arborist referred to by Mr. Bryan appeared before the City Commission several months 9 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 ago and stated Knollwood Groves was a canker infested orange grove. Mr. Maxwell took exception to this remark. Mr. Johnson explained that the City's Forester was not the person referred to by Mr. Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was recommended to voice his concerns at the City Commission meeting. Since no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Baldwin stated he lives across the street from the project and commended D.R. Horton for all the landscaping they have been installing. He felt they were doing an excellent job in screening the properties from each other. With regard to the arborist referred to by Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Bryan noted he was one of three firms that was recommended by Mr. Hallahan, since D.R. Horton was uncertain whom to hire and wanted to hire a quality person. The firm they selected was Tree Movers and they have evaluated the condition of the trees. The gentleman that spoke at the Commission Meeting was Jim Goldesitch who is an environmental consultant and is not an expert on trees. Motion Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the request for Site Plan approval to construct 148 zero lot-line single-family homes on a 36.17-acre parcel in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, subject to the 44 staff Conditions with modifications to Condition #1, as read by Eric Johnson; the deletion of Condition #26; and comments regarding Conditions #29, #38 and #40. Motion seconded by Mr. Casaine and unanimously carried. C. Rezoninq 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Gerrity Rezoning (REZN 05-004) Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning Consultants, Inc. Bill Gerrity, Inc. NE 8th Avenue at NW 10th Street Description: Request to rezone 2.54 acres from R-1-AA Single family Residential to R-1-A Single Family Residential Future Land Use classification to remain Low Density Residential (LDR) for the development of 10 single- family residential lots. Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning Consultants, Inc., 298 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, Florida, was present on behalf of the property owner, Bill Gerrity, Inc. Chairman Wische noted there was one staff comment and Mr. Miller agreed to the staff comment. 10 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28,2005 Dick Hudson, Senior Planner, presented slides of the area to be developed. The street on the north side of the property is not named and probably would be NW 9th Avenue when it is named. Mr. Miller noted many of the lots were platted in the 1950's and zoning standards since then have changed. They are requesting to be allowed the same lot sizes as the adjoining properties. They intend to extend the lot lines right on through to an average of 64' in width. Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Kim McGow, 945 Legrace Circle, Boynton Beach, lives west of the property to be developed and had concerns about flooding in the area. She noted the City has performed significant drainage work and inquired if there would be a retention area included. Mr. Miller responded there would not be a specific retention area, but they will be including a drainage swale along the back of the lots to collect the drainage that would outfall into the street system. He noted they would have to go through the City's permitting process, the Lake Worth Drainage District and the South Florida Water Management District, which means three different agencies would be looking at the project from a drainage standpoint. Ed Tedtmann, 869 NW 8th Avenue, Boynton Beach, stated the project would abut his property to the north. He pointed out 25% of the parcel is low ground and questioned whether the entire parcel would be utilized because no site plan has been presented. He would like to know how the lots would be situated on the parcels. Mr. Tedtmann did not think the 25 abutting residents were properly noticed or provided with sufficient information about the project. He felt the notice should have included a summary of the City's zoning regulations so people who received the notice would be able to understand the rezoning of the property. He requested the Code be changed so that people would be sufficiently notified. He also mentioned there was a term called "minimum living area" that states 50% of the attached garages, roofed screen porches and 50% of utility rooms count towards the minimum living area. Also patios, decks and terraces were included and those are outside the structure. Mr. Tedtmann felt there was a problem with the definition of "living area." Architectural standards are used to design houses, not site plans or zoning. The language being used did not conform to architectural standards. He pointed out the applicant could build 1,250 square feet homes that would be comprised of half of the garage and laundry room, etc. Ms. Jaskiewicz pointed out that Mr. Tedtmann's concerns would be addressed at the site plan approval hearing. 11 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Motion Mr. Cwynar moved to approve the request to rezone 2.54 acres from R-1-AA Single Family Residential to R-1-A Single Family Residential Future Land Use classification to remain Low Density Residential (LDR) for the ultimate development of 10 single-family residential lots, subject to staff comments. Motion seconded by Mr. Baldwin and unanimously carried. D. Maior Site Plan Modification 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Bethesda Hospital (MSPM 05-005) Shayne Conover, Kilday & Associates Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Inc. 2815 S. Seacrest Boulevard Description: Request for Major Site Plan Modification to construct a four-story, 86,167 square foot addition to the Hospital, to accommodate a Comprehensive Heart Center Kieran Kilday, Planner, 1551 Forum Place, West Palm Beach, Florida, is the agent for the project and pointed out agenda items F.1 and G.1 are related to this item. The Board agreed to move up the other two items after this item is heard. Chairman Wische pointed out there were 20 staff comments and asked the agent if there were any comments he did not agree with or needed clarification on. Mr. Kilday responded they agree with all staff comments. Ed Breese, Principal Planner, pointed out the three items are inter-related. There is a code review to amend the height within the PUD District, in which the Hospital is located, to increase the height from 45' to 60' feet. Also staff is recommending that the setback be increased for hospital structures within the PUD District to be three-times the additional height above 45'. Therefore, if the building were to go 60', an additional 15' setback would be required, in addition to the 30' existing setback, for a total setback of 45'. Mr. Breese requested that even though the items would be addressed together, he would like separate motions for each. Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Cwynar inquired if the Hospital still had power lines above ground. Mr. Kilday stated there were power lines on the west property line that were still above ground. Also, there are transformers at the ground level. Mr. Cwynar asked if the lines could be buried and Mr. Kilday stated it is something they could look into. Mr. Cwynar would like to see as many power lines underground since the events of the last hurricane season. 12 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Motion Ms. Jaskiewicz moved to approve the request for Major Site Plan Modification to construct a four-story 86,167 square foot addition to the hospital, to accommodate a Comprehensive Heart Center, subject to all staff comments. Mr. Cwynar seconded the motion with an amendment that any above ground power lines would be put underground. Chairman Wische asked the maker of the motion if she agreed to the amendment of the motion. Ms. Jaskiewicz thought that this would be an issue for FP&L to address and was not certain whether it could be enforced. Mr. Kilday stated no new above ground power lines would be added to the building, but as far as the existing line, it was not part of the application. Mr. Baldwin noted he was a retired engineer from Bethesda Hospital and reported that all existing electricity is underground at the Hospital. Mr. Cwynar noted there is a feeder line from the sub-station across 1-95. Mr. Cwynar revised his amendment that the applicant would encourage FP&L to look into burying the transmission lines. Ms. Jaskiewicz accepted this amendment only as a recommendation. Chairman Wische stated "amendment" would be deleted and the word "recommendation" would be substituted in its place. Vote Motion seconded by Mr. Cwynar and unanimously carried. F. HeiQht Exception 1. Project: Bethesda Comprehensive Heart Center (HTEX 05-005) Shayne Conover, Kilday & Associates Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Inc 2815 S. Seacrest Boulevard Request for Height Exception approval of 8 feet-11 inches to accommodate elevator equipment and stair tower components on the roof at a height of 68 feet- 11 inches in the Public Usage (PU) zoning district. Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Ed Breese, Principal Planner, noted this was predicated upon the Code review that will be coming before the Board next that would increase the height from 45' to 60'. Chairman Wische noted there were no staff comments. 13 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Johnson inquired whether the Board should consider the Code Review item before addressing this item. Mr. Breese responded that the item was contingent upon the Code Review being approved. Motion Mr. Casaine moved that the request for Height Exception approval of 8 feet-11 inches to accommodate elevator equipment and stair tower components on the roof at a height of 68 feet-11 inches in the Public Usage (PU) zoning district be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Baldwin and unanimously carried. G. Code Review 1 . Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Maximum building heights in Public Usage Zoning District - hospitals (CDRV 05-012) Shayne Conover, Kilday & Associates Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Inc. 2815 S. Seacrest Boulevard Description: Request to amend the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2 Zoning, Section 5 (J)(2) to increase maximum building height for hospitals from 45 feet to 75 feet, while retaining existing maximum floor provision of four (4) stories. Chairman Wische noted there were no staff comments. Ed Breese, Principal Planner, noted staff recommended 60' in height, rather than 75' and the applicant has recommended 75' all inclusive to cover any of the mechanical equipment that may be on the roof. Staff requested the number be 60', The height exceptions could be approved for the mechanical equipment as currently outlined in the Code that would prevail for anything over 60'. Mr. Kieran Kilday stated they agreed with staff's modification including the height and additional setbacks being recommended. Chairman Wische opened the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Motion Mr.. Cwynar moved that the request to amend the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2 Zoning, Section 5(J)(2) to increase maximum building height for hospitals 14 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 28, 2005 from 45 feet to 75 feet, while retaining existing maximum floor provision of four (4) stories be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Baldwin and unanimously carried. (Mr. Cwynar left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.) D. Maior Site Plan Modification 2. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Arbolata (a/k/a Carriage POinte) (MSPM 05-006) Derek Acree, Lennar Homes Lennar Homes Southeast corner of Congress and SW 35th Avenue Description: Request for Major Site Plan Modification to construct a recreation area for an approved town home project, to include a pool, cabana/pavilion and play area with multi-activity play apparatus. (Addressed Out of Order) Derek Acree, 1013 N. Slate Road 7, Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, was present on behalf of the owner. Chairman Wische noted there were 17 staff conditions and Mr. Acree stated they agreed with all staff comments. There was no public audience. Motion Mr. Baldwin moved that the request for Major Site Plan Modification to construct a recreation area for an approved town home project, to include a pool, cabana/pavilion and play area with multi-activity play apparatus be approved, subject to all staff comments. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Hay and unanimously carried. 8. Other 9. Comments by Members None 10. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, -4 ~hut>--)k Ik (ld~ Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary 15 (June 28,2005)