Minutes 11-28-00MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD IN THE LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM
208 S. SEACREST BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Lee Wische, Chairman
J. Stanley DubS, Vice Chair
Robert Ensler, Alternate
Mike Friedland
Woodrow Hay
Steve Myott
Lindsey Payne, Assistant City Attorney
Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning
Director
Dick Hudson, Senior Planner
ABSENT
Pat Frazier, Alternate
Maurice Rosenstock
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Board and
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Introduction of the Board Members
Chairman Wische introduced the Board members; Lindsey Payne, Assistant City
Attorney; Mike Rumpf, Director of Planning & Zoning; Dick Hudson, Senior
Planner; and the Recording Secretary.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion
Vice Chair Dub6 moved to approve the agenda, which was seconded by Mr.
Ensler and unanimously carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion
Vice Chair Dub~ moved that the minutes of the November 14, 2000 meeting be
approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Ensler and unanimously carried.
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5. Communications and Announcements
A. Planning and Zoning Report
1. Final disposition of November 14, 2000 Planning and
Development Board meeting agenda items.
Mr. Rumpf reported on the disposition of the following items by the City
Commission at their November 21, 2000 Meeting:
The Boynton Beach Boulevard PCD, a/k/a BJ's Wholesale
Club major master plan modification and rezoning to include
the BJ's Wholesale Club, gasoline station, a bank and two
future outparcels was approved.
The site plan for the BJ's project was also approved.
Chairman Wische announced that as soon as the agent for the Woolbright Place
PUD appears, this case will be moved up on the agenda:
Chairman Wische requested that Assistant City Attorney Payne administer the
oath to all persons who would be testifying.
6. Old Business
A. PUBLIC HEARING
Maior Master Plan Modification/Rezoning
1. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
BOYNTON SHOPPES PCD (HEISE PCD)
Robert E. Basehart, Basehart Consulting, Inc.
Boynton Shoppes, LLC
1620 S. Congress Avenue
Request for Major Master Plan Modification to
allow for the construction of an additional 3,000
square foot retail building located on a 0.727
acre outparcel in the Boynton Shoppes PCD.
Mr. Robert E. Basehart, of Basehart Consulting, Inc. assumed the podium,
Chairman Wische noted that staff has recommended approval and asked if staff
had anything further they wished to add.
Mr. Rumpf requested to present a brief overview of the project and asked the
members and the audience to refer to the plan displayed on the overhead
screen. The PCD was pointed out and Mr. Rumpf stated that the. Master Plan
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was approved and partially developed to include the southern portion and all the
site improvements to the north up to Woolbright Road, The amendment on the
agenda tonight is to amend the PCD to include the a 3,000 square foot
(displayed on the overhead screen) building in the northern section. This
represents an amendment to the Master Plan because this portion of the project
was not included on the odginal Master Plan.
Chairman Wische announced the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak,
Chairman Wische closed the public hearing.
Motion
Mr. Friedland moved to approve the request for a Major Master Plan Modification
to allow for the construction of an additional 3,000 square foot retail building
located on a 0.727 acre outparcel in the Boynton Shoppes PCD, subject to all
staff comments. Motion seconded by Mr. Ensler. Motion carried 5-1 (Vice Chair
Dub~ dissenting)
Zoning Code Variance
2. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
BOYNTON SHOPPES PCD (Side Yard
Setback)
Robert E. Basehart, Basehart Consulting, Inc.
Boynton Shoppes, LLC
1620 S. Congress Avenue
Request for relief from Chapter 2 Zoning,
Section 5.F.7.e, requiring a minimum 30 foot
setback to allow a 17.5 foot variance or a
minimum 12.5 foot side yard setback within the
Boynton Shoppes PCD.
Mr. Rumpf explained the reason for the zoning code variance request is to allow
for a 12.5' side yard set back and the Code requires a 30' side setback in order
for the project to fit.
The first time the project was presented to staff, there was a drive-thru on the
eastern side. However, that required two setbacks, one side setback, and a
reduction in th~, required buffer. Therefore, after speaking with the applicant, the
drive-thru and the buffer reduction variance were eliminated to make the project
work without further reducing the width of the building.
Chairman Wische asked Mr. Rumpf if staff agreed with these changes and Mr.
Rumpf replied that they did.
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Vice Chair Dub6 said that he felt that the owner of the property has not been a
good neighbor and now he is requesting a favor from the City. Vice Chair Dub6
said the place is a disgrace and the windows are full of signs, in violation of the
sign code. Also, the right of way has signs sticking outat the curb, and over the
past year there have been more than one-half dozen illegal signs in the entrance
to the property. Vice Chair Dub~ said that the owner needs to clean up the place
and make it look more presentable.
Mr. Basehart stated that the owner was present tonight and could address Vice
Chair Dubb's concerns.
Chairman Wische asked if the Code Compliance Department was ever given the
details of what Vice Chair Dubb brought up? Mr. Heise, the owner of the
property, took the podium and was administered the oath by Attorney Payne. Mr.
Heise said that he was not aware of the property ever being cited for sign
violations, but will address the issue at once. Mr. Heise feels that his building is
attractive and maintained well and he does not want any signs to degrade the
appearance of the property. Vice Chair Dub~ stated the greatest offender is the
shipPing business. Mr. Heise said he would look'at the Code and then speak to
his tenants.
Chairman Wische announced the public hearing.
Attorney Payne administered the oath to Mr. Joseph Phelan, 103 SW 8th Court,
who said he could not understand how this Board could approve a 3,000 square
foot building when there is not enough access space around the building.
Mr. Basehart addressed his question and explained that the code permits up to
a 40% floor area ratio. With this addition, the site would still be only at 14%,
which means that it is only one-third of the amount of development that would be
allowed under Code.
Chairman Wische closed the public hearing.
Mr. Basehart noted that the site plan approval is further down on the agenda and
requested that it be moved up to be addressed at this time.
Motion -
Mr. Friedland moved to approve the request for relief from Chapter 2 Zoning,
Section 5.F.7.e, requiring a minimum 30 foot setback to allow a 17.5 foot
variance or a minimum of 12.5 foot side yard setback within the Boynton
Shoppes PCD, subject to all staff comments. Motion seconded by Mr. Ensler.
Motion carried 6-0.
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Motion
Vice Chair Dub6 moved that Item 6.B.1 follow Item 6.A.2. Motion seconded by
Mr. Ensler and unanimously carried.
B. SITE PLAN
New Site Plan
1. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
BOYNTON SHOPPES
Robert E. Basehart, Basehart Consulting, Inc.
Boynton Shoppes, LLC
1620 S. Congress Avenue
Request for new site plan approval to construct
an additional 3,000 square foot retail building
located on a 0.727 acre outparcel in the
Boynton Shoppes PCD.
Chairman Wische noted that there were 13 staff comments and requested that
the agent only address the comments that they do not agree with or the ones that
require clarification. Mr. Basehart said they agreed with all staff comments.
Chairman Wische announced the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak,
Chairman Wische closed the public hearing.
Mr. Myott noted that the building matches the current buildings. Mr. Basehart
stated that this building would be a carbon copy of the existing buildings.
Motion
Vice Chair Dubb moved to approve the request for new site plan approval to
construct an additional 3,000 square foot retail building located on a 0.727 acre
outparcel in the Boynton Shoppes PCD, known as the Boynton Shoppes, LLC,
subject to all staff comments. Motion seconded by Mr. Hay and carried 6-0.
Mr. Kieran Kilday of Kilday & Associates, Inc. arrived and Chairman Wische
announced that his item would be heard next.
Motion
Vice Chair Dubb requested that Item 7.A.1. (Wood Partners), west side of SW 8th
Street, approximately 1/8 mile north of Woolbright Road be the next item on the
agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. Friedland and unanimously carried.
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7. A. PUBLIC HEARING
Master Plan Modification/Rezoning
1. Project Name:
Agent:
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
WOOLBRIGHT PLACE PUD (WOOD
PARTNERS)
Kilday & Associates Inc.
Wood Partners
West side of SW 8th Street,
approximately 1/8 mile north of
Woolbright Road
Request for rezoning from PCD to PUD
and amend the previously approved
PUD master plan to allow for
construction of multi-family dwellings on
14.18 acres at a density of 10.8 DU/VC
Chairman Wische noted that there were ten staff comments and requested the
agent only address the ones they do not agree with or need clarification on. Mr.
Kieran Kilday said that they accept all staff comments.
Mr. Rumpf gave an overview of the project as follows: The property was
designated as the Baptist Church Project. The Church decided not to relocate to
the site and put the property on the market. The best use determined for the
property was a medical complex to include an office building, nursing home and
an ACLF. This use required the extraction of this property from the original PUD.
It was replaced with a planned commercial development (PCD) designation and
classification. However, there was no market for this use and the market now
points to use of the property for residential and particularly high-density
apartment rentals.
Last year the applicant came to the City and requested a land use classification
to amend the land use from commercial back to residential. This has gone
through City and State processing and is now completed. The applicant has
waited to time the final approval of the Land Use Plan Amendment at the City
level with the rezoning of the project. This requires that the project be taken out
of the PCD designation and put back into the PUD and rejoined with the existing
Woolbright Place PUD in order to develop the property for the residential project.
The site plan will come to the Board at a future meeting.
Chairman Wische stated that the backup material indicates that Leisureville,
which is adjacent to the project is 7.6 dwelling units per. acre. Chairman Wische
said that the backup material was confusing because if the property was
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reverting to residential why would it not remain at the 7.6 instead of going to 10.8
dwelling units per acre and requested clarification on this point.
Mr. Rumpf stated when the project was originally built, it was built at 7.26 per
acre, moderate density/residential. When the 14 acres was pulled out of the
PUD that caused the density in the PUD to lose its maximum of 7.26. Even
though there was no further development in the built-up portion of the PUD, the
density no longer complied when the 14 acres was pulled out. Once the 14 acres
was pulled Out, the nearest land use classification was 10.8 or high density. This
is greater than needed, but is the minimum that would apply. Mr. Ensler pointed
out that the figure was 9.79 units per acre. To make the project comply, the
applicants had to go up in density, which they did and which was approved by
the City.
Mr. Rumpf pointed out that the City does not have a land use classification of
9.79 and they are in increments and the most appropriate increment was 10.8 or
high density. Chairman Wische said he didn't understand if the ACLF wasn't
built within 18 months, why didn't the property revert back to the original
classification.
Mr. Ensler pointed out that the original acreage was 80.36 acres and using the
7.26 dwellings per acre, there would make a total of 583 for all the property. The
actual number of units that have already been built in the Vinings and Crystal
Bay exceeds that at 648 units. Mr. Rumpf was not certain how this was arrived
at and whether or not the lawsuit had any influence on the original approvals.
Mr. Myott said that the Vinings is a higher density project than the one being
presented today. The Vinings is 16.17 dwelling units per acre. Also, Mr. Ensler
noted that although the figure of 10.8 is being mentioned, by recombining the two
areas into one, in actuality the applicant would get a density of 15.2 dwellings per
acre and not 10.8. Mr. Rumpf stated that this assumption was. The rejoining of
the property with the existing PUD allOws the applicant to take advantage of the
surplus density that remains between the 9.79 and the 10.8.
Mr. Kilday stated that there were two items before the Board tonight, the master
plan amendment and the rezoning approval. Mr. Kilday stated he was involved in
the original approval process 12 years ago that included commercial and
residential. There were lawsuits involved and the final densities that were set
were the densities that were built and there are' exactly 640' units, which is in the
settlement agreement with the City. The Vinings has a net density of 16.2 units
per acre. Chairman Wische pointed out this was the result of the settlement of
the lawsuit and this density was agreed to as an enhancement to save the City
some money, but was only for this particular site. Mr. Kilday agreed that this was
correct.-Crystal Key is approximately 3 to 3.5 units per acre, the retention area is
zero units per acre and the Church site initially had zero units per acre.
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Mr. Kilday stated that Wood Partners made an offer to purchase the property, but
it was based upon achieving a density to build an upscale project and that net
density, due to shifting the densities in the PUD, is 15.3 units per acre, which
comes to 216 units. Mr. Kilday presented an artist's rendering of how the project
would look. He pointed out that the project is located within an intensive retail
area, which includes a gas station, Cracker Barrel, and across from the property
is the Expo Center and Home Depot. The property is also buffered from
Leisureville by a significant canal and power easement. Also, the project would
not share any roads with Leisureville and it is anticipated that an additional
retention area will be provided to the north of the site.
Mr. Kilday explained that in order to make the project viable, there must be
enough units to support the amenities, which includes a pool, pool house,
exercise room, etc. The amenities portion of the project was presented to the
members on an artist's rendering.
Chairman Wische asked about the rental prices for the units and Mr. Kilday was
not certain, but thought it would be in the $1,000 to $1,200 per month range. Mr.
Kilday stated if they were only allowed the 7.62 units per acre, the applicant
would not purchase the property and it is unlikely that there would be any type of
market for the property for' lower-density residential use. Mr. Kilday said that the
proposed project would be a good compromise alternative that would allow the
property to be developed with minimal affect upon the surrounding neighbors.
Vice Chair Dub6 noted that originally 864 units were approved for the site at
10.75 units per acre. The Vinings has 548 units, Crystal Key has 84 units with 16
duplex units, leaving a balance of 216 units left to build. Mr. Kilday said that the
216 units could only be achieved with the higher density and by combining the
two properties.
Mr. Friedland pointed out that staff presented a report on the tax base that this
project would bring into the City and asked Mr. Kilday if he had any recollection
of what transpired at the prior hearing on the project.
Mr. Kilday said four or five months ago when they first appeared before the
Board, they asked for an Amendment. to the Comprehensive Plan to allow up to
16 units per acre. In the downtown area up to 40 units per acre is allowed and
along the coast up to 20 units per acre. However, west of 1-95 the maximum is
10.8. The Board at that time recommended denial and Mr. Kilday said he
withdrew his request. At the following Commission meeting, he stated that the
applicant could live with the 10.8 units per acre, but they needed to have the
benefit of calculating the density based upon the PUD land use. This Board also
~'ecommended denial on the 16-Unit request.
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Mr. Ensler asked Attorney Payne if she could address the question of rezoning
for economic advantage. Attorney Payne stated that economic advantage could
be one of the factors considered, but also the surrounding land uses must be
looked at and whether the project would be compatible and consistent with those
uses. Economic advantage should not be used as the sole criteria.
Mr. Hay asked for clarification purposes if the applicant was asking for 15.3
dwelling units per acre? Mr. Kilday stated that is correct and necessary for the
216 units. Mr. Hay asked if the 10.8 dwelling units would be acceptable to the
applicant and Mr. Kilday responded it would not.
Chairman Wische noted that the request states 10.8 dwelling units per acre and
that is what this Board is being asked to make its decision on. Mr. Kilday stated
that tonight this Board is only ruling on the PUD and the PUD density is 10.8, but
the actual site plan, which will be heard on December 12th will contain 216 units
or 15.3 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Ensler pointed out that there are two
proposed changes, one is to rezone the property to a PUD and second to
reassemble the property with the Woolbright Place PUD. The second part of the
proposed change would allow the density to be increased to 15.3 dwelling units
per acre.
Mr. Myott inquired about the height of the buildings and Mr. Kilday stated the
buildings are three stodes. The clubhouse would be one story.
Chairman Wische announced the public hearing.
Robert Linnon, 607 SW 8th Place, Boynton Beach said that the traffic on 8th
Street has increased tremendously. Chairman Wische said the traffic would be
discussed at the site plan hearing in two weeks, when a traffic report would be
given. Mr. Linnon noted that in October 1999 there was a serious flooding
problem and the greater the density of the buildings means more land will be
covered creating more runoff. Mr. Linnon stated that there is a portion of
Leisureville, which is directly adjacent to the project. Mr. Linnon complimented
the Board on its thoroughness in examining the project.
Ms. Jean McNally, 128 NW 10th Court, Boynton Beach said if this Board
approves the additional density the traffic would increase. Chairman Wische
responded th~it this Board has to vote tonight on what is on the agenda not on
what might happen.
Ms. Mary Cucinotta, 204 SW 8th Place, Boynton Beach took the podium and
was administered the oath by Attorney Payne. Ms. Cucinotta asked if the project
called for creating a second runoff?.
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Mr. Kilday noted there is currently a lake along 8th Street and they would be
expanding the lake to the south, which may or may not be connected. Further,
Mr. Kilday said the purpose of the lake is to keep water frem running off the site.
Mr. Kilday stated when Hurricane Irene hit, the entire County was flooded and it
is impossible to contrel those types of storms. Whenever there is runoff, it would
flow into the canal, which connects to the outfall and there will be no additional
runoff going into Leisureville.
Ms. Norma Yaegger, 108 SW 8th Place, Boynton Beach said that the lake is
not a lake, but is a pond and is not very big. Ms. Yaegger could not understand
why anyone would want to live next to Cracker Barrel and all the fast food
restaurants in the area and is opposed to the project.
Susan Carlson, 721 SW Lake Court, Boynton Beach said that she and her
parents have lived in this area since the 1970s and that the area today is so
dense that the quality of life is suffering. Boynton Beach used to be a nice
peaceful place to live and when she walks down the street she now sees neon
lights.
Robert Baker, 4762 Palo Verdi, Boynton Beach was administered the oath by
Attorney Payne and said he felt that the project was comparable to the property
across the street. Mr. Baker said you cannot stop change. Chairman Wische
responded that the residents in Leisureville are not against change: Mr. Baker
said he was trying to present a balanced view on the project.
There being no one else who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Friedland said that the agenda item is confusing to which Mr. Kilday agreed.
Mr. Kilday said that the agenda item states 10.8 units per acre is the rezoning
request tonight, but in terms of the master plan appreval, those units would
increase to the 15.3 dwelling units per acre. Chairman Wische noted that the
Master Plan comes in with the same vote for the density, therefore if the Board
votes for the Master Plan, they would be voting for the density and the applicant
could not be held to the 10.8. Mr. Friedland suggested tabling the item until the
confusion can be clarified.
Mr. Hay said he has a preblem voting for something that appears incomplete and
misleading. 'Also, the item has been presented with a great deal of
inconsistencies and incomplete information and he could not support the project.
Mr. Myott noted the past history of the preperty, which included lawsuits and it
has a negative situation attached to it. Mr. Myott said that the project is not a
high-density project by any means and everything is well spaced and it is a nice
looking project. Further, Mr. Myott felt the project could add other positives to the
City and the downtown redevelopment. Mr. Myott said that the project would
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complete the development and would in effect be putting the last piece to rest
while achieving something of very high quality.
Vice Chairman Dub6 pointed out that the traffic study that has already been
submitted illustrates under the present situation that there are 1,838 trips per
day. If the designation is changed it would become 1,540 trips per day, which is
298 less trips per day, not more. Also, Vice Chair Dub6 pointed out that when
property is developed, the site must comply with the City's drainage requirements
and the Lake Worth Drainage District. Vice Chair Dub~ said when a hurricane
hits, there isn't much anyone can do to stop the flooding.
Mr. Rumpf added that staff opposed the original reclassification of that parcel
from the Church parcel due to the significant change in impacts in the area,
specifically on SW 8th Street. Mr. Rumpf also pointed out that the project
represents a reduction in intensity and particularly traffic, compared to the current
approval. The property could be developed today in accordance with the current
concept of a health campus and have impacts exceeding what is being
requested.
Also, this removes the commercial designation from the future Land Use Map,
which was projected in the Comprehensive Plan. This now puts the site into a
residential classification, which has a greater importance in the City considering
the population growth. Also, Mr. Rumpf said that the project meets the current
significant demand for high-end rental units in the area. Staff does not oppose
the density, nor is staff trying to mask the density and feels the higher density is
necessary.
Mr. Rumpf pointed out that drainage must be accommodated on site and the
standard is the first inch of a lO0-year storm, which is rare.
Motion
Vice Chair Dub6 moved to approve the request for rezoning from PCD to PUD
and amend the previously approved PUD master plan to allow for construction of
multi-family dwellings, on 14.18 acres at a density of 10.8 DUNC, subject to all
staff comments. Motion seconded by Mr. Friedland.
Chairman Wische requested that the Recording Secretary call the roll. The
motion failed on a 3-3 vote with Vice Chair Dubb, and Messrs. Myott and
Friedland voting aye and Messrs. Ensler, Hay and Chairman Wische dissenting.
Mr. Kilday asked if the item would next go before the Commission and was
informed that was the next step.
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A RECESS WAS DECLARED AT 8:30 P.M.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:40 P.M.
Abandonment
3. Project Name:
Agent:
Applicant:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD PCD (BJ's
Wholesale Club) (Right-of-way)
Roscoe Biby, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
Birchwood/Boynton, LL.C.
University of Florida Foundation, Inc., a Florida
corporation and University of Florida
Foundation Corporation, as Trustee.
Southwest corner of Boynton BeaCh Boulevard
and Winchester Park Road.
Request for abandonment of a 20-foot utility
easement between lots 60 and 61 in the
Quantum Park PID.
Mr. Chris Ralph, of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. took the podium.
Chairman Wische noted that staff approved the request and asked if there were
any comments from the members.
Chairman Wische announced the public hearing. Hearing none, he closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Rumpf pointed out that even though it states it is an easement in the backup,
it is technically a dedicated street (road right-of-way) being abandoned.
Motion
Vice Chair Dubb moved to approve the request for abandonment of a 30-foot
road right-of-way easement for the University of Florida Foundation, Inc. for the
project known as Boynton Beach Boulevard PCD. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ensler and carried 6-0.
Abandonment
4. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
GROTTO BAY @ BERMUDA PLACE
(Easement)
Joni Brinkman, AICP, of Winston Lee &
Associates, Inc.
Quantum Park & Village, LLC
The east side of Quantum Lakes Drive, south
of Gateway Boulevard
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Description:
Request for 20-foot utility easement
abandonment between lots 60 and 61 in the
Quantum Park PID
Chairman Wische noted there were no staff comments. There was no public
audience present to speak.
Motion
Mr. Dub6 moved to approve the request for abandonment of a 20-foot utility
easement between lots 60 and 61 in the Quantum Park PID known as the Grotto
Bay at Bermuda Place for Quantum Park & Village, LLC. Motion seconded by
Mr. Friedland and carried 6-0.
Chairman Wische requested that Item 7.B. 1 (Boynton Landings) be addressed
before the second item for the Grotto Bay.
C. ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL
Administrative Appeal
1. PROJECT NAME:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
BOYNTON LANDINGS
David M. Layman, Greenberg
Traurig, P.A.
CSC Boynton Landings, Ltd.
2309 North Congress Avenue
Notice of Appeal from the June 20, 2000
decision of the Planning and Zoning
Director, denying Boynton Landings'
request for a minor modification of the
approved site plan.
Attorney Timothy W. Schulz from the law firm of Greenberg Traurig took the
podium. Chairman Wische noted that staff has denied the item.
Attorney Schulz said it is his position that this is not the correct Board to hear the
appeal. He feels that the City has relied upon certain provisions of the Code to
determine that-this Board is the proper body to hear the appeal. Attorney Schulz
stated he has looked at a different section of the Code which contradicts staff's
opinion.
Attorney Payne requested Attorney Schulz cite the Code sections on which he
based his opinion. Attorney Schulz stated that Ms. Lusia Galav of staff cited
Chapter 1.5, Article 1, Section 4.1E of the LDR, which grants this Board authority
to hear an appeal from an administrative decision.
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Attorney Schulz cited Article VII, Chapter 1, under Appeals, Section 1.D.2 that
states that the City Commission "will hear and decide appeals of administrative
decisions for determinations in the enforcement or administration of
environmental review permits; excavation, dredging and/or fill permits;
major/minor site plan or plan modifications and height exceptions". Attorney
Schulz said he was present tonight to appeal a request to a minor modification of
a site plan. This provision provides that the City Commission shall hear the
appeal. Further, Attorney Schulz also referenced a letter in the agenda backup
from Assistant City Attorney Igwe dated August 7, 2000 which cites this section
to support why an appeal should not be allowed.
Chairman Wische pointed out that every decision made by this Board goes to the
City Commission and whatever decision this Board makes, the applicant will still
appear before the City Commission. Chairman Dubb stated that the item was
placed on the agenda and that this Board should act on it.
Mr. Rumpf said there is an inconsistency in the City Codes in numerous sections
referencing an appeals process and the City Attorney's Office is clarifying the
issue. Mr. Rumpf cited Chapter 1.5 of the LDR which lists all the items that come
before this Board and in Paragraph b, Item 2 administrative appeals is stated.
Motion
Vice Chair Dubb moved to deny the appeal from Boynton Landings on their
request to have the decision of our Planning and Zoning Director overturned.
Vice Chair Dub6 inquired if the motion had been stated correctly and Attorney
Payne said that the motion should be stated in the positive and then the Board
can vote either yes or no, consistent with the motion. In other words, if you vote
"yes", you are approving it or if you vote "no", you are not approving it.
Chairman Wische suggested that the motion be cited as written on the agenda.
Motion
Vice Chair Dub~ moved to approve the Notice of Appeal from the June 20, 2000
decision of the Planning and Zoning Director, denying Boynton Landings' request
for a minor modification of the approved site plan.
Attorney Payne stated if the Board votes to approve it, they are approving the
denial, because denial is the recommendation from the Planning Director.
Mr. Friedland seconded the motion.
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Mr. Ensler stated that he researched the City Code and determined that there are
prohibitions in the Code that prohibit banners, signs that swing, fluttering signs
and also under special signs, banners do not meet the criteria. Mr. Ensler asked
Attorney Schulz if he could cite the section that allows banners in the City?
Attorney Schulz said he read the section of the Code cited by Mr. Ensler and it is
his contention that the City's Code is vague and ambiguous and the Code states
that a banner is a sign. Therefore the definition of a sign needs to be determined.
Vice Chair Dub6 noted that there was no "period" after the word sign and that the
Code states that "a sign having the characters, letters, illustrations or
ornamentals applied to cloth, paper, film or a fabric of any kind, with only such
materials for a backing".
Mr. Myott inquired if the applicant ever applied for permits for the banners and
was informed they did not.
Attorney Schulz stated that when he came to the meeting tonight, he saw
banners hanging from the light poles with the Happy Holidays' insignia and is
displayed similarly to the Boynton Landings' banners.
Attorney Payne and members discUssed the wording of the motion on the floor.
Vice Chair Dub6 withdrew his original motion and Mr. Friedland withdrew
his second of the motion.
Motion
Vice Chair Dubb moved to deny the Notice of Appeal of the Applicant from the
June 20, 2000 decision of the Planning and Zoning. Director, denying Boynton
Landings' request for a minor modification of the approved site plan. Motion
seconded by Mr. Friedland. Motion carried 6-0.
Technical Site Plan With Waivers
5. Project Name:
Agent:
- Owner:
Location:
Description:
GROTTO BAY @ BERMUDA PLACE
Joni Brinkman, AICP, of Winston Lee &
Associates, Inc.
Quantum Park & Village, LLC
The east side of Quantum Lakes Drive, south
of Gateway Boulevard
Request-for Technical Site Plan approval for
15.16 acre POD in the Quantum Park PID.
The Mixed USE POD will contain 272 multi-
family residential rental units and require code
waivers pursuant to Ordinance 00-52.
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Mr. Winston Lee, of Winston, Lee & Associates assumed the podium and
Attorney Payne administered the oath.
Chairman Wische noted that there were 49 staff comments and requested the
agent only address the comments they do not agree with or need clarification on.
Mr. Lee said he divided his comments into four parts. The first part will be the
waivers that the applicant agrees with. The second portion would be the single
waiver request that the applicant is in disagreement with staff. The third portion
would be certain conditions that they do not agree with. The fourth portion would
be for clarification on some design recommendations.
With regard to Items #4, #6 and #16, Mr. Rumpf replied that the agent wants to
insure that the way the item is read, if it is checked, it would be included. Aisc
that the waiver procedure takes precedence over the comment, except for one,
which is Item #16. Item #16 was an oversight and did not include the reference
to the waiver request. Staff will add that to the amended conditions, so that if the
waiver is approved, the condition is superseded.
Item fi40 ~s a waiver request that the applicant does do not agree with. This deals
with a buffer area south of the project. Mr. Lee pointed out the area in question
on the artist's rendering of the project. Mr. Lee said that the Code as written
would not apply in this instance to a mixed-use project. The Code states that a
fence or wall must be placed between the two properties and the applicant feels
this would be counterproductive. If you put walls in, the open area concept would
be broken up and lost.
Chairman Wische asked for staff to comment. Mr. Rumpf said that staff has the
ability to be flexible. Mr. Rumpf said that they are asking for some type of
separation between the residential and the office building that could be
something less than a brick wall and staff wants to separate the two parcels. Mr.
Rumpf noted that on the northeastern side there is a continuous hedge and a
tree spaced every 20 to 30 feet. Staff would like to see this at minimal on the
other side of the property to separate the two environments. Mr. Rumpf further
pointed out that-currently the two tracts in question are connected, but it may not
always remain this way. Aisc, this portion of the mixed-use project is not mixed-
use, but is residential.
Mr. Friedland said he did not see the need for a wall and Mr. Rumpf replied that
the wall would only provide security and is a marketing issue. It the applicant is
not in need o[ that type of element, staff would agree to that.
Mr. Doug McDonald, President of Quantum Limited Partners, 2500
Quantum Lakes Drive, Boynton Beach took the podium and said they are
breaking new grounds in the City and he does not want to see walls used to
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separate the parcels in Quantum Park. Further, Mr. McDonald noted that they
will be back before the Board .in two months with the main portion of the project.
Mr. McDonald pointed out in Quantum Park there has been over $100 million
worth of construction completed with 3,000 jobs as of today.
Mr. Lee stated the next items they disagree with are Items #24, #25, #26 and
#27, which deal with Parks and Recreation's comments on requests for
dedicated recreation fees. Mr. Lee said that these regulations do not apply to
this project. The project is a DRI and has received its development order and is
fully vested. Also, the City Codes as written do not apply, because this is a mixed
use POD within a PID and not a residential sub-division.
Mr. Lee pointed out all the recreational facilities are already available in Quantum
Park, including bicycle paths, picnic areas, green spaces, lakes, etc. Also, there
are some very large preserves on site. Mr. Lee stated that Quantum Park is
already providing more than what is being requested and there are more
preserve areas than residential property. A children's play area is already
designated, plus a swimming pool with lawn areas. Als0, the recreation building
will have air conditioned basketball and racquetball courts, with exercise rooms.
Vice Chair Dubb noted that this Board cannot waive the fee, and this would have
to be done by the City. Mr. Rumpf stated that based upon a strict interpretation
of the Ordinance, the Recreation Department feels that this project is no different
than any other project in the City, regardless of the zoning district that it is being
developed in. Further, Mr. Rumpf stated that the residences were never
accounted for in the land use tabulations and concurrency analysis when the City
was redoing its Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Rumpf said the issue here is whether the item is applicable and suggested
that the two parties meet to resolve their differences, but feels that this can be
worked out with minimal impact to the project. Mr. Lee requested when the City
makes its recommendations, these conditions not be included.
Mr. Myott pointed out that when you have a high-density project, the recreational
impact fees represent a great deal of money and is based upon people and land.
Mr. Myott said he is very much in favor of the project, but is uncomfortable in
recommending that the recreation items be deleted from the proposal. Mr.
Rumpf said staff is currently reviewing the methodology used in determining the
recreation impact fees.
The recreational impact fee is based upon:
A person's per dwelling unit factor or figure, number of
dwelling units and value of the land. Currently it is based
upon 2.5 for single family and 2 persons per dwelling unit
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for multi-family unit and this project is less than those
figures. These figures will come down in the future.
Mr. McDonald said they have spent several hundred thousands of dollars on
recreational enhancements and that they maintain the drainage for the City park,
at no cost to the City, and they maintain the City's wetlands at no cost to the City,
and that the City pays no dues. Mr. McDonald pointed out that the project will be
attracting young professionals with very few children. He further stated that they
have been working with the City in a very positive manner, but the comment on
the impact fees tonight appears like a "cash grab" that they never had to deal
with before and that they have never gone to the City to ask for any tax breaks or
incentives.
Further, Mr. McDonald pointed out that a new Ordinance was created for the DRI
and these fees do not apply to their project. Mr. Myott said that there is not
enough information to simply remove the comments.
Mr. Friedland pointed out that Quantum Partners has never come to the City,
County or State for any money for the project and he would like to see the project
move forward.
Chairman Wische noted the wonderful things that are taking place in Quantum
Park and feels it is the biggest thing to ever come into the City. Chairman
Wische said the City should be flexible and suggested members take a tour of
the area to see what is going on in Quantum Park.
Mr. Lee added that three-quarters of the requirements have been met on site.
He then asked members to refer to Condition #37 and stated they agree to
Condition #37 and they are going to correct the land use designation on the site
plan to "industrial".
Lastly, Items #46, ~47, ~-48 and #49, Mr. Lee thought these were only
recommendations, not conditions of approval; however, Mr. Rumpf informed him
that they could be conditions of approval. Mr. Lee would like those comments be
kept as recommendations and addressed each one individually.
~46 - Modify the proposed project to improve pedestrian/sidewalk system,
including extension of sidewalks to intersections and striping for pedestrian paths
across drive aisles in the parking area. Mr. Lee said there are areas that need
more connections and when the Master Plan is presented for Bermuda Place
Quantum Lakes Drive will have substantial improvements. He requested that the
only striping would be for ADA requirements and doesn't want to stripe the entire
site.
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#A7 - It is important that this residential project take the initiative in linking future
development of Bermuda Place. It appears that the only link proposed is a
driveway exit north of the site. How will the future development link with Grotto
Bay? Mr. Lee stated that they have taken the initiative to incorporate linkage and
Quantum Lakes is being redesigned with Bermuda Place and pointed out the
pedestrian links on the artist's rendering. Mr. Lee stated that the pedestrian
connection is the critical connection between the two projects and asked that
they be allowed to let them deal with thiS.
ff48 - The project should take advantage of the lakes by designing the open
spaces between the buildings as "terminating vistas" creating a link between the
two. Mr. Lee interpreted this to mean there would be open spaces between the
lakes. Mr. Lee stated there are beautiful terminating vistas in other locations and
noted that the project is a waterfront project and doesn't want to create an
unencumbered corridor from lake to lake.
#49 - Adding other architectural elements such as fountains could enhance the
intedor green spaces. Currently only two gazebos are proposed. Mr. Lee did not
see the need for water features on the interior since it is a waterfront project.
Also with regard to only two gazebos are proposed, that is what is being planned
for the interior.
Therefore, Mr. Lee requested that comments ~t6, #-47, #48 and #49 be left as
recommendations.
Vice Chair Dub~ pointed out that if the Board approved the item subject to staff
conditions, they remain as recommendations and this Board does not change
their designation unless the Board specifically makes them conditions.
For an overview of the comments, Vice Chair Dub~ requested that the Board
review what transpired.
Mr. Rumpf stated in the first group Comment #16 is the only comment to be
modified and the agent and staff agree that the reference to the waiver
requirement will be added, so that it would supersede the requirement if the
waiver is approved.
Mr. Lee added that Comments #4 and #6 were approvals of the waiver.
With regard to Condition #37, the applicant will accept staff's
recommendation.
Mr. Friedland complimented Mr. Rumpf for his hard word and dedication on
behalf of the City and he is much appreciated.
Motion
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Vice Chair Dub6 moved to approve the request for Technical Site Plan for 15.16
acre POD in the Quantum Park PID. The Mixed Use POD will contain 272 multi-
family residential rental units and require code waivers pursuant to Ordinance 00-
52, subject to all staff comments with the following changes:
(a)
Comment #16 will be modified to add the reference to the waiver request
and to read that the corresponding note on the site plan referencing the
waiver request will be modified to read that no encroachments in the
easements will occur.
(b) Comment #40 will be removed.
(c) Comments #46 through ~49 will be maintained as recommendations.
Motion seconded by Mr. Friedland. Motion carried 6-0.
8. Other
None
9. Comments by Members
Mr. Ensler pointed out that the current Code requires a 9' wide space for parking
and pointed out that many communities have adopted 10' wide parking spaces.
The benefits of adopting a 10' wide parking space would be eliminating a lot of
incidences of damage to cars.
Vice Chair Dub6 noted it is important that the City Commission make
appointments to the Board when there are vacancies because there were only
six members present tonight due to a lack of Alternates.
Vice Chair Dub6 said it is important for members to go to the Commission
meetings because it appears that the powers given to the Board are being
eroded. Chairman Wische said there are rumors that Mr. Greene was organizing
a committee that would be responsible for the murals. When the Community
Appearance Board was disbanded those powers were given to this Board which
includes signs and murals.
Also, Chairmen Wische said since there is a CRA, the City wants everything in
the CRA to be handled by that Agency. Chairman Wische said he would
recommend if all this takes place, the entire Board should resign in total. Vice
Chair Dub6 noted that this Board is experienced and knowledgeable and doesn't
see the need for more Boards.
Members discussed the process of approval for murals, which they had
previously reviewed and it was noted that once this Board reviewed the subject, it
moved on and never came back to the Board. Mr. Ensler questioned why the
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Board wasn't asked to take a vote or express an opinion and Attorney Payne did
not think that was necessary. Chairman Wische asked for a consensus from the
members if the Board feels it should be the authority for approval of murals and
not have it by pass the Board because a statement was made that indicated that
the Board was not in favor of murals; There was a consensus among the
members that they would like the approval of murals to come before this Board.
Mr. Friedland said there are very strong reasons why this Board has complaints
and he feels politics is being played. He would like the politics taken out and that
the Board be permitted to continue its job without being weakened.
10. Adjournment
Vice Chair Dub6 moved that the meeting adjourn, which was seconded by Mr.
Hay. The meeting properly adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
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