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Minutes 03-16-00MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING - HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Lee Wische, Chairman Quintus Greene, Director of Development J. Stanley Dube, Vice Chair Nicholas Igwe, Assistant City Attorney Mike Friedland Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director Woodrow Hay Lusia Galav, Senior Planner Pat Frazier Maurice Rosenstock Robert Ensler, Voting Alternate Larry Finkelstein, Alternate ABSENT Steve Myott 1. Pledge Of Allegiance Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Introduction of the Board Members Chairman Wische dispensed with introducing the Board members and staff since several members had subsequent meetings and engagements. 3. Agenda Approval Motion Mr. Rosenstock moved to accept the agenda as presented. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Dube who requested a change to the agenda by moving Item 6.A..2 up on the agenda to be heard first. Mr. Rosenstock seconded the amended agenda. Motion unanimously carried. 4. Approval of Minutes Motion Vice Chair Dube moved to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2000 meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Hay, which carried unanimously. F..�1 MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 16, 2000 5. Communications and Announcements A. Planning and Zoning Report 1. Final disposition of February 22, 2000 Planning and Development Board Meeting agenda items. Mr. Rumpf reportedon the results of the March 7, 2000 Commission Meeting as follows: (a) The site plan approval for the Majestic Greeting Card in the High Ridge Commerce Park PID was approved. (b) The two Ordinances for the Quantum Project were approved to allow residential uses within the PID zoning district. (c) The Berry Veal text amendment was approved ,on first reading. (d) The three abandonments were approved as follows: (i) Two for Wal*Mart, and (ii) One for BAPS Temple Mr. Rumpf concluded his report. 6. New Business - A. SITE PLANS New Site Plans 2. Project Name: POLY PLASTIC PACKAGING, INC. Agent: Robert E. Fetrow, Gator Engineering Owner POLY PLASTIC PACKAGING, INC. Location: 510 East Industrial Avenue Description Request for major site plan modification to expand the existing industrial facility by 11,503 square feet, to a total of 26,711 square feet and related site improvements. 2 . y^ MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 16, 2000 Chairman Wische instructed Assistant City Attorney lgwe to administer the oath to all persons who would be testifying. Mr. Robert Fetrow, Gator Engineering Services, Inc., 7289 Garden Road, Suite 104, West Palm Beach, Florida 33404 took the podium. Chairman Wische noted that this item was really a major site plan modification and not a new site plan. Chairman Wische stated there were 20 staff comments and requestedthat the agent only address the comments they do not agree with or need clarification. Mr. Fetrow had a concern on the sidewalk comment and asked about the status of this. Mr. Rumpf stated that it was staffs position that if one department opposes the item because of safety or other concerns, the department that is opposing the comment makes the recommendation to the Board and the Commission. The Building Department has made a recommendation to deny the request for appeal based on the fact that there is an adjacent sidewalk and that the sidewalk should be continued. Further, Mr. Rumpf stated that this area is not up to, code and will be addressed in the. future for drainage and safety concerns and would create a hazard for anyone walking in the area. Chairman Wische stated that he wished to read something into the record, which he received from a citizen writing to the Board and would like clarification on the statement, which read as follows: "The owner of the business stated that the maximum number of gallons he would be storing at the expanded facility would be no more than 800 gallons of any potentially flammable, explosive, toxic, noxious or otherwise hazardous or offensive material". Upon inspection 4,760 gallons were counted in the not yet expanded facility." Mr. Fetrow replied that when Mr. Don Johnson, the Building Official,- performed an inspection for the Environmental Review Board, Mr. Johnson counted the number of containers and not the amount of liquidthatwas on site, at the time. The containers are stored in a room with 8"concrete walls equipped with fire sprinklers and are separate from the operation of the plant. Mr. Fetrow stated that approximately 2,400 gallons would be stored on the premises, because many of the containers that were counted were only half, one-third or three- quarters full. Ms. Frazier inquired how many gallons of liquid the applicant planned to store on the premises? Mr. Fetrow stated that it -would remain at the current amount. Chairman Wische asked Mr. Rumpf to address this. 3 MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 16, 2000 Mr. Kumpf replied that since the containers are not clear and do not have markings to determine what is inside the containers, when inspectors enter the property they base the volume upon the maximum number, of containers and their maximum capacity. Therefore, the Fire and Building Codes must be satisfied based upon the maximum potential storage and upon the number of cans, their size and volumes. Mr. Fetrow said that they are under the same fire regulation requirements, whether there are 800 gallons or 2,400 gallons on the premises and they still meet the code requirements, which is up to 5,000 gallons. Mr. Rosenstock inquired what the fine would be if the applicant stored more liquid than was allowable and Mr. Rumpf did not know the fine. However, Mr. Rumpf pointed out that before the applicant is fined he would not be permitted to operate. Mr. Rumpf did not think that the applicant could add any more containers since there was not enough space to store any additional ink. Mr. Rumpf stated that the plant is used solely for printing and that no plastic is made on the premises. Mr. Ensler asked for clarification on whether there is a limitation on the amount of chemicals. Mr., Rumpf stated the limitations are multi -tiered and are established by Building Codes or Fire Safety Codes that change, depending upon the type and volume of chemical stored on the property. Mr. Fetrow replied that in accordance with his conversation with the Fire Marshal the limitation was 5,000 gallons and the applicant is under this figure. Mr. Rosenstock inquired when the road is expanded, would the sidewalk be in the way? Mr. Rumpf said this is possible because more than likely drainage would be put in, as well as other utility improvements. Mr. Rumpf said that the sidewalk would be uprooted when and if in fact the road is approved. Mr. Fetrow said there are drainage problems on East Industrial Avenue and currently there is a swale along the road and if a sidewalk were put in, it would replace the swale and would make the drainage problem worse. Mr. Fetrow stated that this was the reason that the self -storage building currently being built was allowed not to put a sidewalk in. Mr. Rumpf replied this was correct because there is less space and this was an engineering issue. Mr. Friedland recalled that a waiver was granted in the past for a sidewalk because a road would be going in with the caveat that the applicant would put the sidewalk in after the road is completed. Mr. Rumpf said this would be difficult to monitor. 4 MEETING MINUTES t ,, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 1$, 2000 Vice Chair Dube asked where the "800" figure came from and that only 800 gallons are permissible? Mr. Rumpf replied that this information was containedin the Environmental Review Application that stated there were three elements (two types of propanol and toluene) and there were _ 500, gallons, 250 gallons and 50 gallons; respectively on site. The additional information of estimated gallonage was provided from a site visit. Chairman Wische announced the Public Hearing. Mr. Herbert Rothchild assumed the podium and was administered the oath by Assistant City Attorney Igwe. Mr. Rothchild stated he was the Manager of Poly Plastic Packaging and they have been located in Boynton Beach for approximately 16 years and have operated the same way for 16 years. He further pointed out that in all these years the only changes they have made to the property was to expand the loading platform. Mr. Rothchild said that they have added a fire sprinkler system in the ink room and the room is completely fireproof. The fire sprinklersystemcost between $8,000 to $10,000 and is linked to ADT. Mr. Hay asked what number of limited gallons of storage was permissible at the facility and was informed it was 5,000 gallons. This figure was furnished by the City's Fire Marshal. Mr. Ensler asked for further, clarification on the 800 gallons previously referred to and Chairman Wische stated this figure came from a nearby resident that has concerns. Mr. Friedland asked for clarification on the sidewalks and felt that a written agreement with the applicant that he would place a-5' sidewalk when it becomes necessary would be sufficient. Chairman Wische noted this was included in staff comments, and would be included with the motion, which is subject to all staff comments. Motion Vice Chair Dube moved to recommend approval of the request for major site plan modification to expand the existing industrial facility by 11,503 square feet, to a total of. 26,711 square feet and related site improvements, subject to all staff comments for Poly Plastic' Packaging, Inc. Motion seconded by Ms. Frazier. Mr. Friedland said he has a problem with comment #20 and felt this should be included with all staff` requests and there should be a relief available to other 5 MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ` BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 16, 2000 applicants. Ms. Frazier pointed out that comment #20 also states "or obtain sidewalk waiver". Vice Chair Dube noted that his motion includes comment #20. Motion carried 7-0. A. SITE PLANS Maior Site Plan Modification 1. PROJECT NAME: HAMPTON INN - Quantum Park AGENT: Richard Carlson, Jr., and Esq. OWNER: North Boynton_ Hospitality Limited LOCATION: 1475 West Gateway Boulevard DESCRIPTION - Request for major site plan modification to expand the existing hotel by 54 rooms, to a total of 161' rooms or. a total of 103,993 square feet, and related site improvements. Richard Carlson, Jr., Esq. assumed the podium and was administered the oath by Assistant City Attorney Igwe. Chairman Wische noted that there were 32 staff comments and Mr. Carlson stated they agree with all staff comments, many of which have already been satisfied. Mr. Rosenstock requested that the developer of the site provide more landscaping. Attorney Carlson said they can address this, but he -is not in a position to comment on this tonight. Mr. John Vaughn, of George White & Associates, 5455 N. Federal Highway, Suite F, Boca Raton, Florida assumed the podium and stated that the parking lot will be placed behind the building and future development calls for a great deal of landscaping along the street. Also, Mr. Vaughn pointed out that they are exceeding the minimum code for landscaping. Also more trees would be planted east of the canal to create a more park -like setting. There would be foundation planting and a lot of planting with color in the back. Mr. Vaughn stated that the Boynton Beach Hampton Inn is included in the top ten percent of the Hampton Inns. Vice Chair Dube inquired how the 54 additional rooms affect the Quantum Park PID? Mr. Rumpf replied that the PID has a maximum of 400 allowable units. Vice Chair Dube noted that this would reduce the room number for any future hotels. 6 MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 16,2000_ Mr. Enslersaid he was informed that the Hampton Inn has an exclusive arrangement with Quantum Park. Attorney. Carlson replied that :the exclusive applied to those properties within Quantum Park that are controlled by MFT. There are other properties in Quantum Park that could be used for hotel purposes by other corporations. Mr. Ensler said he was under the assumption that islands are required in a parking lot after so many spaces. However, there are; no islands shown in the drawings. Mr. Rumpf replied that there is no island requirement, but there are internal green space requirements. Chairman Wische announced the public. hearing. Since there was no one who wished to speak, Chairman Wische closed the public hearing. Motion Mr. Friedland moved to approve the request for major site plan modification to expand the existing hotel by 54 rooms, to a total of 161 rooms or a total of 103,993 square feet, and related site improvements, subject to all staff comments. Motion seconded by Ms. Frazier. Motion carried 7-0. 7. OTHER None- 8. COMMENTS BY MEMBERS None 9. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Hay moved to adjourn which was seconded by Vice Chair Dube. The meeting properly adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, AL Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) 7 -