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Minutes 01-09-01MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 'ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Lee Wische, Chairman J. Stanley Dubb, Vice Chair James Barretta, Alternate Robert Ensler Mike Fitzpatrick, Alternate Mike Friedland Woodrow Hay Steve Myott Maurice Rosenstock Nicholas Igwe, Assistant City Attorney Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director Lusia Galav, Senior Planner Dick Hudson, Senior Planner 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; Assistant City Attorney, Nicholas Igwe; Mike Rumpf, Director of Planning and Zoning; Lusia Galav and Dick Hudson, Senior Planners; and the Recording Secretary 3. Agenda Approval Motion Vice Chair Dubb moved to approve the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Hay and unanimously carried. 4. Approval of Minutes Motion Vice Chair Dub~ moved to approve the minutes with two changes. Pages 10 and 11 were carried 5-0 and not 7-0 as indicated. seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. The votes on Mr. Friedland Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January 9, 2001 5. Communicati~)ns and Announcements Mr. Rumpf introduced and welcomed the two new Alternate Board members of the Planning and Development Board, Messrs. James Barretta and Mike Fitzpatrick. A. Planning and Zoning Report 1. Final disposition of December 26, 2000 Planning and Development Board meeting agenda items. Mr. Rumpf reported on the disposition of the following items by the City Commission at their January 2, 2001 meeting: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Gayhart variance was tabled. The zoning code variance for the Boynton Terrace Apartments was tabled. On second reading, the BJ's abandonment was approved. On first reading, the Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment for Policy 1.9.5 and 1.16.1 was approved. The ordinances for the plan amendment and rezoning for the Wood Partners project was approved. The BJ's WholeSale Club master plan modification was approved. The Boynton Shoppes PCD master plan modification was approved. The abandonment for the utility easement for the Grotto Bay Project was approved. Mr. Rumpf invited the Board members to attend a GIS presentation scheduled for Monday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Program Room. GIS stands for Geographic Information System, which is smart mapping on a computer. The GIS system for the City is still new and in the development stages. The presentation should take about 45 minutes. Chairman Wische introduced City Commissioner Mike Ferguson who was present in the audience. 6. Old Business A. PUBLIC HEARING CODE REVIEW 2 Meeting Minutes .... Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January9,2001 1. Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: PARKING REQUIREMENTS (ONE BEDROOM/EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS) Kilday & Associates Wood Partners The west side of SW 8th Street, approximately 1/8 of a mile north of Woolbright Road Request to amend Chapter 2 Zoning, Section 11.H to require that minimum parking requirements for one-bedroom and efficiency units be changed from 2 spaces for the first 10 units to 1.5 spaces, and that Chapter 2.5 Planned Unit Development, Section 9.C be amended to reference the parking requirements'within Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 11 .H Chairman Wische requested that staff present this item. Senior Planner Dick Hudson pointed out that currently the code provides for off-street parking requirements for PUDs to have no less than two spaces per dwelling unit, regardless of the size of the unit. Off street parking requirements for other developments and apartments with two or more bedrooms require two spaces per dwelling unit. This means that efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments require two spaces per dwelling unit for the first ten units in any single structure and then one and one-half spaces per dwelling unit for all units over ten in a single building. Staff questioned the purpose of having more parking spaces per unit for a PUD. Therefore, staff decided to look at other municipalities and determined that there was no uniformity for this parking requirement. Also, staff visited many apartment complexes throughout the City at various times of day and determined there were a number of vacant spaces. Therefore, staff is recommending that the code be modified to reduce the minimum off-street parking requirements to be uniform throughout the City. The recommended parking space for a one-bedroom or efficiency apartment, as outlined in Exhibit C, will require one and one-half (1.5) parking spaces per dwelling unit. Chairman Wische pOinted out if this code change were passed, it would apply to all applicants that appear before the Board. Chairman Wische announced the public hearing. Since no one wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January 9, 2001 Motion Vice Chair Dubb moved to approve the request to amend Chapter 2 Zoning, Section 11.H to require that minimum parking requirements for one-bedroom and efficiency units be changed from 2 spaces for the first 10 units to 1.5 spaces, and that Chapter 2.5 Planned Unit Development, Section 9.C be amended to reference the parking requirements within Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 11.H. Motion seconded by Mr. Hay and carded 7-0. NEW SITE PLAN PROJECT NAME: AGENT: OWNER: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: ALTA CHASE (WOOD PARTNERS) WOOLBRIGHT PLACE PUD Kilday & Associates Wood Partners The west side of SW 8th Street, approximately 1/8 of a mile north of Woolbright Road Request for new site plan approval to construct a 216 unit apartment complex with clubhouse, recreation, amenities and other related improvements on 14.18 acres of the Woolbdght Place PUD Kieran Kilday, of Kilday & Associates representing the petitioner took the podium. Chairman Wische noted there were 21 staff comments and asked the agent to address only the comments that they do not agree with or need further clarification. Mr. Hay pointed out that the witnesses needed to be sworn in and Chairman Wische instructed Assistant City Attorney Igwe to administer the oath to all persons who would be testifying. Chairman Wische introduced Mr. Quintus Greene, Director of Development. Mr. Kilday stated that they have reviewed all staff comments and agree with all of them. Chairman Wische opened up the public hearing. Mr. Mike Fitzpatrick, a Board Alternate, requested to speak and Chairman Wische instructed him to take the podium. Mr. Fitzpatrick said he would like to address staff Comment #14 which states that the applicant must for each dwelling unit be required to give .015 acres to the City for recreation and parks 4 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January 9, 2001 which comes to 3.24 ~cres. Mr. Fitzpatrick noted that the applicant is requesting credit for 1.62 acres for the amenities on site and the remainder would be in fee form in lieu of the other 1:62' acres. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that the reason the City would take the money would be for the other City parks in the area. However, there are no other parks in the area, Also, Mr. Fitzpatrick pointed out that part of this land was designated as part of the proposed Greenways along the canal. The ReCreation and Parks Board supports the Greenways Project and would like to see properties along the canal acquired over a period of time. Mr. Fitzpatrick said he would like to see the buffer zone along the canal west of the FPL right of way and land along the northwest area given to the City to form a Greenways in lieu of the money. He felt that the amenities would be built in any event and should not count as a recreation credit. Mr. Fitzpatrick pointed out the land to which he was referring on a map and explained the intended use of the land. Mr. Fitzpatrick noted that the applicant intends to build a private footpath, but he would like to see it open to the publiC. Mr. Kilday. reviewed the area to which Mr. Fitzpatrick referred. Mr. Kilday pointed out that they have agreed to condition #20 in the comments that requires the applicant to provide a 25' landscape area throughout the area that Mr. Fitzpatrick referred to. Mr. Kilday said that they have spoken to the homeowners in the area and they wanted use along the canal restricted, as they were concemed about security. Mr. Kilday said he would be glad to meet with the Parks Department to discuss this further, but he would have to go back to the homeowners if there are any changes. Also, Mr. Kilday pointed out that there is no access to the site from the south where Cracker Barrel is located, which is private property. Vice Chair Dub~ pointed out that this condition was a condition of the Park's Department and therefore felt without the Park's Department being represented, it could not be addressed since it was their requirement. Mr. Ensler inquired if the applicant could do any additional building from the property line on the west side to the FPL right-of-way at a future date? Mr. Kilday replied that there would be no additional buildings on the FPL easement to the water's edge and would make it a condition that there be no building within that area. He noted that it is already restricted by FPL and it could be stipulated that there be no Structures except landScape and walkways. Mr. Friedland inquired about the secudty for the project. Mr. Kilday stated that vehicular entry would be restricted and a gate system would be in place. Chairman Wische inquired about the height of the buildings to the peak of the roof and Mr. Kilday responded the buildings were 40~ high. 5 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January9,2001 Chairman Wische al~so inquired if the residents were now satisfied with the project and Mr. Kilday stated that he feels that the residents' concerns have been satisfied. Chairman Wische questioned that the traffic report shows that the apartments being built will generate fewer trips than the ACLF that had been previously proposed. Mr. Kilday stated that the traffic study included both the ACLF and the medical office building. With the combination of the medical office building, the nursing home and the 60-bed ACLF more traffic would be generated than the proposed apartment complex. Mr. Ensler inquired what the payment for the 1.62 acres would be and Mr. Kilday replied that the City has a formula to determine the payment, which is based upon the appraised value of the property, Chairman Wische announced the public hearing. Mr. Fitzpatrick did not agree that the Board should give credit for the amenities that the project is putting in, because they would be built in any event. Mr. Fitzpatrick would like to see the City receive land instead of money. Chairman Wische explained that the Board does not make this recommendation and this is a recommendation of staff. Chairman Wische pointed oUt that the Planning and Development Board is a referral Board and does not make the final decision. This queStion should be presented to the Commission and Chairman Wische pointed out that the Board has on many occasions voted against staff reCOmmendations. Mr. Rumpf pointed out that this language was approved in the late 70's regarding recreation impact fees. Mr. Rumpf pointed out that with the addition of the amenities included in the project, this would reduce the demand for neighborhood parks. Mr. Rumpf also noted that this aspect of the code is currently under review in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Fitzpatrick requested that this comment not be recommended to the City Commission and that this Board request the full 3.62 acres in land or money. Mr. Ensler inquired if there were any recreational facilities located near the project and Mr. Rumpf stated there is a small pocket park approximately one- quarter of a mile at Ocean Avenue and 8th Street. Mr. Rumpf further pointed out that the applicant only has the capabilities or providing approximately one and one-half acres in land, which would not provide much space for the City to utilize. By collecting the money, the City will be able to use the fees in upgrading and developing more parks. 6 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January9,2001 Mr. Rosenstock inqui~'ed if the City has ever built a park from the credits of other developments? Mr. Rumpf was not certain on this. Mr. Kilday pointed out {hat the payments in lieu of the land are supposed to be specifically earmarked for park purposes. Mr. Rosenstock requested that a report be furnished to' the Board to determine what funds have been collected from developers and where these funds have actually gone for park use. Mr. Rumpf .said he would follow through with this request with Mr. Wildner of the Parks Departmeht and =report back to the Board. Mr. Friedland pointed out that this same scenado was raised at the last Commission meeting with regard to Quantum Park. The people at Quantum Park pointed out that they have spent a great deal of money on lakes and amenities and noted that Quantum Park never asked the City for any favors or money and the Commission passed the item. Mr. Friedland felt the same situation with this project also applied and that the applicant has not asked the City for' any thing except to change some regulations and zoning in order to move forward. Mr. Rosenstock said more and more apartments are going up without providing for parks and the City should look at this. Mr. Rosenstock felt that the City needs to look at the overall picture of how it wants to plan the City and the City is being developed piece-by-piece with very few parks and something needs to be done about this. Chairman Wische noted that the Board is going off on a tangent and requested that the Board move on to approval of the site plan. Mr. Ensler inquired about the colors of the buildings and Mr. Kilday presented an artist's rendering of the buildings, which were in earth tone colors with tile roofs. Mr. Rosenstock asked about the size of the pool and was informed it was approximately 1,800 square feet. Mr. Kilday pointed out that the project also will have a clubhouse, putting green, and sheltered picnic area with extensive recreational facilities, both inside and out. The developer maintains all these amenities with no cost to the City. Motion Vice Chair Dub~ moved to apProve the request for a new site plan to construct a 216-unit apartment complex with clubhouse, recreation amenities and other related improvements on 14.18 acres of the Woolbright Place PUD, subject to 'all staff comments with the addition that no building would be placed in the future on any of the established green areas along the west and north property lines as shown on the apprOved site plan. Motion seconded by Mr: Ensler. 7 Meeting Minutes Planning & Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January 9, 2001 Mr. Ensler would lik~ the definition of the land clarified and that the following language be added to the motion: "the land included would be from the eastern FPL easement on the west side and from the southern easement on the north side to be maintained as green space". Vice Chair Dubb requested that this language be added to his motion and Mr. Hay seconded the amended motion. Motion carried 6-1 (Chairman Wische dissenting). 7. Other None 8. Comments by Members Mr. Myott agreed with Mr. Rosenstock that it is important that the information on the impact fees be furnished. Further, Mr. Myott felt that for the Greenways project to be effective it needS to start with the Planning and Parks Departments and that the City as a whole needs to support it. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjoumed at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) 8