Minutes 06-23-09
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009, AT 6:30 P.M. IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Shirley Jaskiewicz, Chair
Roger Saberson, Vice Chair
Matthew Barnes (arrived 7:37 p.rn.)
Sharon Grcevic
Candace Killian
Steve Myott
Mike Rumpf, Planning Director
Jamila Alexander, Assistant City Attorney
ABSENT:
Jeff Lis
Amber Barritt, Alternate
William Poznak, Alternate
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Jaskiewicz called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Vice Chair Saberson led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Introduction of the Board.
Chair Jaskiewicz introduced the members of the Board.
3. Agenda Approval.
Chair Jaskiewicz requested Item F be heard first due to a number of individuals being
present for that item. There were no objections to the request.
Motion
Mr. Myott moved to approve the agenda. Vice Chair Saberson seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
4. Approval of Minutes.
Motion
Vice Chair Saberson moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Killian seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
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5. Communications and Announcements.
A. Planning and Zoning Report
1. Final disposition of the May 26, 2009 Planning and Development
Board Meeting Agenda items.
Mike Rumpf
, Planning and Zoning Director, reported Board members Amber Barritt
could not attend the meeting, and Matthew Barnes would be late.
The City Commission reviewed the following items on June 2, 2009:
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Two Text Amendments regarding major annexations on Seacrest Boulevard, the
Planned Commercial Development (PCD) setbacks and accessory pumps
amendment, and the funeral homes/cemetery items were approved on public
hearing and first reading.
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Calvary Chapel Master Plan Modification was approved, which included a new
site plan for the current phase.
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The Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendments included the Sam’s Club,
Palm Beach Memorial Park Cemetery and the New Urban High Ridge projects
were tabled. The New Urban High Ridge project was postponed and would need
to be processed on the State level. The annexation, rezoning and land use
amendments ordinances were tabled twice to allow negotiations between the
property owner and the applicant to take place, as issues needed to be worked
out.
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Abandonment of a portion of NE 12th Avenue was approved on first reading on
June 2, 2009.
On June 16, 2009, the City Commission took the following actions:
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Seacrest Gardens Office Building expansion – approved.
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Imagine Charter School, including the rezoning, new site plan and height
exception – approved. The rezoning will move forward to second reading.
7. New Business
Churches in Residential Districts (Heard out of Order)
F.
Code Review
Pre-existing churches in
1. PROJECT:
residential zoning districts
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(CDRV 09-006)
AGENT: City-initiated
DESCRIPTION: Request for interim amendments
to the Land Development
Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning,
Section 11(C) to establish
provisions, related improvements,
and expansion limits applicable to
non-conforming churches within
single-family zoning districts.
Mr. Rumpf
explained in 2004, the City Commission approved amendments to the
zoning regulations regarding non-residential uses in residential zoning districts. There
were uses identified as being compatible with a residential environment, such as
churches and schools; however, times have changed and activities and visitors come
from outside the neighborhood to partake in those uses. The intention of the original
amendment was not to remove the uses from the residential areas, but to restrict them
to the perimeters of the neighborhoods. The wording required they be located on an
arterial or collector road.
Due to the placement of the uses in non-conforming status, the City Commission
realized some of the entities have been unable to expand and the original amendments
did not include the conforming provisions. The Commission recognized the benefit of
the uses in the areas and did not want to penalize the existing entities. Staff was
directed to amend the regulations to incorporate and allow them to remain under
grandfathered conditions. Therefore, the existing churches would not be subject to the
regulations previously adopted that limit such uses to arterial or collector streets.
Staff referenced recommendations contained in the Heart of Boynton Redevelopment
Plan and Downtown Master Plan, which speaks about individual land uses in the area.
There was language incorporated that addressed individual land uses that pertained to
churches. Additional recommendations were being proposed to address those; mainly
non-conforming conditions for those uses such as inefficient or insufficient parking
resources, physical design, character and architecture. The proposed amendments
would allow improvements and expansions of pre-existing places of worship. It would
require improvements to existing facilities and properties as listed, and establish
maximum limits on facility expansions. The Code Amendments consisted of the
addition of a new subsection in Chapter 2 of the existing Land Development
Regulations, Section 11C, which was included with the meeting materials.
The amendment only pertained to those uses granted to the entity proposing the
change at the time the amendments were adopted. The amendment did not modify the
intent of the Code, or allow the uses to be sold to another church; rather, it had to be the
entity suffering the hardship, not the one who comes into the conditions.
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Attorney Alexander administered the oath to all who would testify.
Woodrow Hay
, 427 NW 5th Avenue, speaking as a resident and minister, not as the
Vice Mayor, recalled the eight years he spent on the Planning and Development Board
and explained the Board was his second love. He explained he championed the
initiative because he believed it was an oversight when the amendments and
ordinances were enacted. The idea was the churches supported the neighborhood
community. He agreed with the comments made by Mr. Rumpf and pointed out, if there
was a catastrophic event and the church had to rebuild, the Code currently in effect
would prevent them from doing so because they would not meet the criteria. He
expressed it would be an act of goodwill for the Board and the City Commission to
grandfather the churches in existence when the amendment came about. If something
happened and the church needed to rebuild or add on, it would meet the other Code
requirements. Providing an opportunity to rebuild on the same site would be in order,
not only in the Heart of Boynton area, but anywhere else in the City as well, if
confronted with the same circumstances.
James Baretta
, 74 Baytree Lane, thanked Vice Mayor Hay and the City Commission
for recognizing the need for the Ordinance. He complimented staff and agreed they did
a good job regarding not only the grandfathering aspect of the amendment, but also the
stipulations and conditions. He took exception, however, to condition 4C, which stated
the maximum building size of the improvements would be allowed up to a maximum of
100% of the pre-existing area. He commented if a church had a half-acre lot and 5,000
square feet of building, the change would allow them to build another 5,000 square feet.
If another church had four acres, and they have 2,000 square feet of building, they
should not be limited to 2,000 square feet if they have the property to accommodate a
larger building. He felt, unintentionally, there was an imposition created that did not
take into account the size of the property that may be vacant. Some churches fill up the
entire site and some have many times the land area than the building area. He
suggested that aspect be added to the formula.
Doris Jackson
, 531 NW 10th Avenue, inquired about Condition 4H, which specified no
wall or fence shall be placed closer than 30 feet from a parcel zoned for a single-family
residence. She explained the church owned properties in the neighborhood slightly less
than an acre, which was vacant. She wanted to know what effect the amendment would
have on their plans. It was later discussed the New Mt. Zion Missionary Church owned
nine lots across the street from the church and they anticipated constructing something
on it. Mr. Rumpf explained there was specific language that acknowledged undeveloped
lots owned by the same church entity. He explained Condition H was not overly
restrictive. Their church perimeter was a street and the 30-foot setback pertained to the
nearest residential property. The street was not residential property. It pertained to
abutting single-family properties.
Setbacks between non-residential and residential uses varied between 20 to 30 feet.
Previously, the only thing restricted from setbacks from property boundaries were
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buildings. Parking, play areas, and utility areas were allowed. With the new amendment,
only buffering and bifurcation walls would be allowed. There was discussion if the
building was constructed whether the setback had to be 30 feet from existing residential
property that was used residentially and/or just zoned single-family residential, or if it
only related to the street side. Mr. Rumpf explained as it applied to building, it would
need to adhere to the minimum setbacks that corresponded with the zoning district in
which the property was located.
Cecelia Shay
, 521 NW 2nd Street, agreed with the comments made by Mr. Hay and
Mr. Baretta and she requested the Board support the change.
The members discussed the size of the lot. A standard site plan modification would
need to be followed if a building were replaced at more than 100% of the area. Mr.
Rumpf explained that was correct for a non-conforming site. The intent was not to
double the size if it was a non-conforming use. Staff was trying to prevent a worsening
of a non-conformity and to have some type of limitation. Staff wanted to accommodate
reasonable increases for growth, expansion and development for entities who have land
and can build. It appeared to be a safe way to draw the line to limit expansion for traffic
purposes, noise and impacts on the adjacent neighborhoods. As to the church with four
acres of land, it was noted the church could be redesigned to be conforming. Mr.
Rumpf, however, pointed out if it was not on an arterial or collector roadway, it could not
conform unless it was rezoned. If the piece of land was large, isolated and had good
access, the rezoning was an option that could be used.
Mr. Baretta explained he was referring to the ordinance in general. The proposed
ordinance was drafted because in the analysis of one church, it was realized all the
churches in the community were jeopardized. There was a church desirous of
expanding, but it was unknown to what extent because under the current code, they
were not allowed to do anything. The subject church had always envisioned expanding.
To limit the expansion to 100% of the existing building for a church with a lot of land to
expand onto did not appear equitable. The same limitation applied to another church
down the road that consumed the entire lot. Recognition of how much land was
available should be considered.
Chair Jaskiewicz closed the public hearing.
Mike Rumpf explained one option was to apply for a conditional use. If the church
wanted to expand above the 100% threshold, there would be public hearings and the
applicant would need to go through the site plan approval process, because they were
expanding a conditional use. The use was a semi-conforming/non-conforming use. The
definition of proper ownership was discussed and was defined as being under the same
ownership after the adoption of the ordinance as before adoption of the ordinance.
Motion
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Vice Chair Saberson moved they recommend to the City Commission the adoption of
the Ordinance along the lines of the staff recommendation. Mr. Myott seconded the
motion that unanimously passed.
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NE 11 / NE 12 Avenue Alley
A.
Abandonment
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NE 11 / NE 12 Avenue Alley
1. PROJECT:
(ABAN 09-002)
AGENT: Andrew Mack, Engineer
OWNER: City of Boynton Beach
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LOCATION: Between NE 11 Avenue and NE 12
Avenue, east of North Seacrest
Boulevard
DESCRIPTION: City-initiated request for abandonment
of an unimproved alley right-of-way five
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(5) feet in width lying between NE 11
Avenue and NE 12th Avenue, extending
east from North Seacrest Boulevard to
an area west of Railroad Avenue.
Kathleen Zeitler
, Planner, presented the City-initiated abandonment. The property was
owned by the City. The property was approximately five-feet wide, 1,550 feet long and
was located between the Meeks and Andrews Addition plans. The property was never
used or improved as an alley, as intended and indicated on the plat, and was dedicated
to the public as a right-of-way under the City’s jurisdiction. If abandoned, the property
would be partitoned amongst the adjacent property owners located in the Meeks and
Andrews Addition subdivisions on the south side of the alley. The existing underground
utilities were located in the alley and if the alley were abandoned, the dedication of a
five-foot wide utility easement would be required.
City staff believed the alley right-of-way no longer served any public purpose and
continued City-ownership brought continued responsibility and associated liability. The
area would best serve area residents through private ownership. There were no
objections received by the various City Departments or the utility companies, provided a
five-foot utility easement was provided. Staff recommended approval of the request
subject to the condition the subject property be dedicated as a utility easement.
Chair Jaskiewicz opened the public hearing.
Attorney Alexander administered the oath to Katie Miller, 1057 SW 28th Avenue. Ms.
Miller owned property at 235 NE 11th Avenue and her mother owned property at 317
NE 11th Avenue. She did not understand the abandonment.
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Ms. Zeitler explained the process to Ms. Miller.
Lydia Thomas
, 331 NE 11th Avenue, explained they purchased the land in 2006, and
she received approval for a privacy fence, which she installed but it encroached into the
easement. She indicated if they took five feet from her, she would lose the investment
she made in the fence. It was explained land was being added to the lots on NE 11th
between Seacrest and just west of the railroad. All Ms. Thomas needed to do was
maintain the land and allow access when the utility line needed to be serviced.
Motion
Mr. Myott moved to approve the abandonment of the alleyway between 11th and 12th
Avenue as a City-initiated request for abandonment of an unimproved alley right-of-way
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five (5) feet in width lying between NE 11 Avenue and NE 12 Avenue, extending east
from North Seacrest Boulevard to an area west of Railroad Avenue, with all staff
comments. Ms. Grcevic seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
JR Watersports
B.
Abandonment
Ed Breese
, Principal Planner requested the two items be combined for presentation
purposes and then have separate motions. There were no objections from the Board.
JR Watersports (ABAN 09-003)
1. PROJECT:
AGENT: Beril Kruger of Beril Kruger
Planning & Zoning Consultants
OWNER: Michael Wood, Contract
Purchaser
LOCATION: 725 North Federal Highway
DESCRIPTION: Request for abandonment of an
unimproved alley, approximately
20 feet wide by 206 feet in length,
totaling 4,135.4 square feet,
running north and south adjacent
to and parallel with the Florida
East Coast (FEC) railroad.
JR Watersports
Conditional Use/Major Site Plan Modification
JR Watersports (COUS 09-001 -
1. PROJECT:
MSPM 09-002)
AGENT: Beril Kruger of Beril Kruger
Planning & Zoning Consultants
OWNER: Michael Wood, Contract
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Purchaser
LOCATION: 725 North Federal Highway
DESCRIPTION: Request for conditional use/major
site plan modification approval for
conversion of two (2) vacant
buildings totaling 7,419 square
feet to a new boat dealership
including an ancillary
customization/service
component, in a General
Commercial (C-4) zoning district.
Ed Breese
, Principal Planner, explained Bill Kruger - representing JR Watersports,
requested the City abandon a 20-foot portion of the alley behind the property. The alley
runs north and south, adjacent to, and parallel with the Florida East Coast Railroad. The
applicant planned a MasterCraft Boat showroom and customization business.
Ownership of the alleyway would enhance access, improve security, and to make
improvements within the 20-foot area. Staff determined the alley no longer served a
public purpose and recommended abandonment, subject to the establishment on an
easement for utility purposes.
JR Watersports was seeking a conditional use and major site plan modification. Their
current location was on West Industrial Avenue in the M-1 Zoning District; however,
their agreement with MasterCraft required them to have a more visible business
location. The overhead bay doors would be replaced with storefront glass for a
showroom. Boat maintenance would occur to the rear of the building. Fifteen parking
spaces would be required and it was noted the site plan reflected they could meet the
15 spaces. The property would be landscaped. Boats would be stored behind the
security fence behind the front building line. Staff recommended approval of both the
abandonment, and the conditional use/major site plan modification.
Mr. Kruger explained JR Watersports’ present facility was half the size of the proposed
location. Mr. Kruger circulated photos of the property and what was behind the building.
The last photo reflected the property used to be a mess until JR Watersports took
possession of it.
The MasterCraft colors were blue and white. The new building would be white with blue
trim. A mansard roof on part of the building would be removed and made uniform. They
would also address existing property violations. The previous use for their new location
was a shoddily-run boat operation that had boats in various states of disrepair and no
parking.
Staff supported the request. There were 19 conditions of approval, and two regarding
easements. Mr. Kruger concurred with all of the conditions of approval, and agreed to
an added condition that the applicant would obtain a building permit within a year.
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The Board requested viewing the site plan and on further inquiry, learned the signage
would indicate only “MasterCraft Boats.”
David Hawke
, Hawke and Associates, Architects, explained they have a sign package
that would parallel the building permit. The applicant agreed on record to work with the
property owner. They would have at least one set of ADA compliant restrooms; have
the doors swing in the correct direction; replace inoperable doors; and address anything
having to do with the health, safety and welfare of the public entering the building and
the employees working there. Exposed wires would be addressed, as would the air
conditioning. All electrical upgrades would be made prior to occupancy. The Fire
Marshall and Tim Large of the Building Department would inspect the facility prior to
occupancy to review and approve their improvements. Screening, fencing and
landscaping would be provided in a phased approach. All code violations would be
corrected. The chain link fence would be removed. The sign on Federal Highway would
be removed and replaced with a decorative aluminum fence, as they wanted the police
to be able to see through the fence since the boats there were expensive.
Chair Jaskiewicz did not understand how the Board could enforce the elements of the
site plan and associated conditions if the applicant was already occupying the premises.
Mr. Breese explained the applicant could be given a deadline to accomplish the
improvements.
Discussion turned to allowing a year to complete the improvements. Mr. Kruger noted
the Code required the site plan conditions must be met within a year and one half. It
was noted the applicant could not move in until the building was brought up to Code.
Mr. Breese explained it was reasonable to allow a year for the remaining improvements
to be made, and if they were not made, the conditional use would be revoked.
Motion
Vice Chair Saberson moved to approve the staff recommendation for JR Watersports
abandonment.
Daniel Spotts
, 805 N. Federal Highway, expressed concern that the use was not
consistent with the Heart of Boynton or Downtown Master Plan. Mr. Spotts owned a
retail store immediately north of the subject property. The area was zoned C-3. He
explained there are abandoned lots to the north and south of him, and the area looked
bad because of the decrepit buildings. He asked the Board to think about the long-term
goals for the area, and whether the proposed use was appropriate.
Mr. Barnes arrived at 7:37 p.m.
The prior owner of the site operated under the auspices of an auto repair shop, which
was allowed under the Code. It then evolved into an engine repair shop; then a boat
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engine repair shop, then into a boat repair shop, and it got out of hand. There were
boats parked on the street in the front parking lot area and behind the fence, which was
not screened and was not allowed. He commented a conditional use was being sought
because a boat dealership was not allowed. He expressed customizations were better
done in an industrial area. The prior owner made repairs in the alleyway and Mr. Spotts
reported hazardous chemicals were strewn all over the property. When Mr. Spotts
moved into the business, he asked the City to clean up the property and was advised
they were citing the owner but they could not do anything as the property was in
foreclosure. The owner did not apply for business permits and operated for years
without any. His concern was the new owners would gain access to the premises and
then do whatever they wanted.
Mr. Spotts explained he requested the same alleyway abandonment and was not
allowed to permit parking in that area because of a City waterline. The building was very
close to the existing 20-foot abandoned right-of-way, and the discussion was most of
the boats would be located in the alleyway that he was not allowed to park in. He
suggested the Board consider whether the owner could keep all the boats within a
restricted area, have the access to move the boats in and out, or if it would wind up on
Federal Highway. He believed the owner wanted the business to look nice, but he felt
the Board should consider the master plan for the area. The building was in bad shape.
He explained across the street was an auto/used car dealership that had boats. He
requested the Board not open the door to this type of business . He asked if the Board
was comfortable with a boat dealership in the area.
Chair Jaskiewicz noted Mr. Spotts’ concerns and explained that was why the Board was
imposing deadlines. The improvements must be completed in conformance with the site
plan within one year.
Mr. Kruger explained JR Watersports was in existence for eight years. The boats from
MasterCraft were expensive. He clarified the only work he would do was customization
and he could go to the site where the boat was or the boats come in on a trailer pulled
via pick-up truck. If a motor was needed, a crate arrives, they remove the old motor,
install the new one, put the broken motor in the crate and move it out. They would add
items such as towers to the boats, stereos, leather seats or whatever was needed. The
boats have 350 horse power Chevy engines and the prices ranged from $50,000 to
$190,000. Chair Jaskiewicz explained if the applicant complies with the conditions, it
would be an asset.
She inquired how the applicant could operate if the conditions were not complied with in
advance.
Mr. Rumpf explained the applicant was applying for and intending to receive approval
for a conditional use, which would allow them to operate. It was not the site plan or
major site plan modification approval that granted the applicant the ability to begin
operating. It was the safety requirements of the Florida Building Code, which set the
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timing in which an operation can begin stocking. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy
are issued in advance of all the necessary improvements to be done. Site inspections
were necessary, prior to allowing operations and not every improvement, such as
appearance, was part of the Building Code that the permit and operation was attached
to.
Mr. Breese explained the Board added a specific condition of approval, in addition to
other conditions, that all improvements to the building must be made within one year or
the conditional use was revoked. The applicant could not operate from that location, or
would have to apply for a new conditional use approval.
Mr. Spotts reiterated his concerns regarding the hazardous chemicals and requested
the City stay on top of the matter to ensure there were no boats in the front. Chair
Jaskiewicz explained there were 21 stringent conditions of approval.
An inquiry was made about the definition of customization. Mr. Kruger clarified adding a
stereo, seats or a motor was not customizing – rather customizing was stripping down
and removing equipment. They were only adding items to new boats. He acknowledged
the boats were not permitted to be parked out front. The applicant has been operating
for eight years and there has never been a problem.
Motion
Mr. Myott moved to approve the request for abandonment of an unimproved alley
approximately 20 feet wide by two hundred and six feet in length, totally 4135.4 square
feet running north and south adjacent to the and parallel to the Florida East Coast
Railroad subject to all staff comments. Ms. Killian seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Motion
Mr. Myott moved to approve a request for a conditional use/major site plan modification
for the conversion of two vacant buildings totaling 74,019 square feet for a new boat
dealership including ancillary customization service components in a general
commercial C-4 zoning district subject to all staff comments and the addition of a new
comment that all the improvements would be made within a one-year timeframe as
another condition of approval, or the conditional use would be revoked at the end of this
time. Vice Chair Saberson seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
CSouthern Pine Lumber
.
Major Site Plan Modification
Southern Pine Lumber (MSPM
1. PROJECT:
09-005)
AGENT: Timothy J. Healey, Frontier
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Engineering, Inc.
OWNER: Richard S. Kozell of Southern
Pine Lumber Company
LOCATION: 1100 West Industrial Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Request for major site plan
modification approval to add a
1,056 square foot modular office
building and associated site
improvements, and to demolish
the existing 611 square foot
office building, on a 0.84-acre
parcel in the M-1 zoning district.
Mr. Breese presented the request and explained Southern Pine was a long-time
business within the City and was located in the M-1 zoning district. The project was to
replace an existing building with a modular office building. Traffic circulation would not
be impacted and they proposed to repair, and replace as necessary, the wooden fence
facing West Industrial Avenue and landscape in front of it. A photo of another of the
applicant’s locations within the State was included for the Board to review. The only
change was instead of the French doors depicted in the photo, the door would have a
glass front. No new signage was proposed.
Attorney Alexander administered the oath to Mr. Kozell, the owner. Mr. Kozell agreed
with the conditions of approval. There were no comments from the Board or public.
Motion
Mr. Barnes moved to approve the request for a major site plan modification to demolish
an existing office and locate a new 1,056 square foot modular office structure and
associated infrastructure improvements in the M-1 zoning district subject to all staff
conditions. Vice Chair Saberson seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
DDogfather
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Mobile Vending Unit
Dogfather (MVU 09-003)
1. PROJECT:
AGENT: Alicia Gondi, Cilantro Grill, LLC
OWNER: Boynton JCP Associates, Ltd.
LOCATION: 801 North Congress Avenue
(Boynton Beach Mall)
DESCRIPTION: Request for mobile vending unit
(MVU) approval to be located
outside the main mall entrance,
on the north side of the entrance
opposite the former Ruby
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Tuesday restaurant.
Ms. Zeitler explained this was the third Mobile Vending Unit (MVU) request received
since the provision was adopted in 2007. The City established a system to review,
approve and regulate mobile vendors within the City. Standards and requirements for
mobile vendors varied depending on whether the MVU was proposed on public or
private property and whether the MVU would provide for the sale of merchandise, food
or services. This request was to provide food services from an 8-foot by 9-foot hotdog
cart at the Boynton Beach Mall, outside the main mall entrance on the north side
outside the food court and opposite the Ruby Tuesday restaurant.
Staff reviewed the request, which met all City requirements as contained in the staff
report, checklist and exhibits. The applicant has met the conditions set forth by the
property owner such as maintaining a 300-foot separation from selected uses such as
parks, schools, churches and residential districts, and from a fixed business providing
like goods, similar services or from another MVU. The applicant received the MVU
ordinance and understood the requirements including the permit would be valid for only
one location. In order to operate, clear passage of at least four feet must be maintained
for pedestrians and the MVU must be removed from the site each night. The applicant
agreed to comply with all of the requirements of the ordinance. Staff recommended
approval and advised any conditions of approval made by the Board would be added to
the Mobile Vending Permit before issuing it to the applicant.
Alicia Gondi
, 501 57th Street, West Palm Beach was present. The Board discussed
how there would be a 300-feet separation between merchants providing similar
services.
Chair Jaskiewicz had concerns with the location, as there were three vacant food
vendors in the food court. There was a vendor that sold ice cream and hot dogs in the
mall within 300 feet. She indicated she would approve the cart by Sears, but not at the
proposed location. She expressed surprise management would allow the proposed
location. It appeared mall management was not considerate of the vendors inside the
food court.
Ms. Gondi explained she was paying $1,200 per month for the cart location. Ms. Zeitler
also noted the mall was marketing the vending opportunities on site to individuals such
as the applicant and they approved the location of the cart.
Ms. Gondi noted she has to carry insurance and she has the same expenses as the
mall tenants. She also noted Taco Bell, a burger vendor and a salad vendor would be
moving into the food court. Ms. Gondi did not believe the mall would allow any other
mobile food vendors besides her and that she was selected because of her
presentation. Her hot dog operation was not like the one at Home Depot or Lowes, it
was a very nice cart and it would look nice. Chair Jaskiewicz believed it detracted from
the mall and did not feel the location was appropriate.
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Ms. Zeitler confirmed mall management was soliciting the vending business. There
were marketing materials from the mall directed towards vendors. There was
competition from tenants. The hot dogs would be three dollars.
Mr. Barnes explained if the request met the requirements, the Board may not agree with
mall management’s decision, but to disapprove it was meddling in mall management’s
business and would be a disuse of their power on the Board. Mr. Myott thought it was
bad for the mall. Ms. Zeitler explained MVU approval does not require City Commission
approval, only the Planning and Development Board. Ms. Grcevic noted this type of
activity occurred at other malls and the decision to allow the vendor was within the mall
management’s rights. It was noted a patio area where Starbucks used to be to the north
of the main mall entrance might be more appropriate; however, Ms. Gondi explained
she was located next to the food court entrance because that was where patrons who
wanted to eat entered. Ms. Killian thought it was good competition.
Ms. Gondi explained the cart would be a good thing for the City and it would employ
another individual. Simon owns other malls and knows from experience that it would be
good, which is why they wanted to try the vendor. She usually attended festivals with
the cart but was looking for one location.
Chair Jaskiewicz opened the public hearing. No one coming forward, Chair Jaskiewicz
closed the public hearing.
Motion
Ms. Grcevic moved the request for a Mobile Vending Unit (MVU approved to be located
outside of the main mall entrance on the north side of the entrance opposite the former
Ruby Tuesday restaurant be approved Mr. Barnes seconded the motion. The motion
failed 3-3 (Chair Jaskiewicz, Vice Chair Saberson, and Mr. Myott dissenting.)
Motion
Mr. Barnes moved to defer the item until the next regular Planning and Development
Board meeting. Ms. Grcevic seconded the motion that passed 5-1, (Mr. Myott
dissenting.)
Mr. Myott thought the mall management should have assisted Ms. Gondi by attending
the meeting to show their support of the use. Ms. Gondi explained they were willing to
do so but she did not think it was going to be an issue. She expressed her
disappointment at the decision to defer the request as she has been waiting for three
months. It was suggested a representative from the mall attend the next meeting on
July 28, 2009 with Ms. Gondi.
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E.Zoning Permits and Verification
Code Review
Zoning Permits and
1. PROJECT:
Verification (CDRV 09-005)
AGENT: City-initiated
DESCRIPTION: Request for interim amendments
to the Land Development
Regulations, Chapter 1, Article
VIII and Chapter 2, Section 4.J
to enable the review for issuance
of zoning permits and zoning
verifications.
Mr. Rumpf explained this was a City-initiated Code Amendment item to amend the Land
Development Regulations and insert enabling regulations into the Code to establish a
function in the Planning and Zoning Division. The item was attributable to actions taken
in the Building Division to discontinue the lead role of reviewing permits and applications
that do not fall under the Florida Building Code. Under new leadership, the Building
Official was fine-tuning the process so the Building Division administered only
processes that fell under the Florida Building Code, or applications regulated by the
Florida Building Code. Most of those processes were regulated by the zoning
regulations, and it made sense for Planning and Zoning to take the lead role in those
types of applications.
Some of the processes were new and some have occurred informally without strong
regulations in the Code. The majority of the process should have a foundation in the
Code. Most of the changes were process oriented with the exception of regulations
new to the Code having to do with setbacks and impervious surfaces, mainly for
driveways. The Code provisions would be inserted into Chapter 2 of the Land
Development Regulations under Other Structures and Improvements. Fees would be
incorporated into the fee schedule to support the function. Paragraph E addressed the
expiration of zoning permits, and the life of the approvals at six months. That could
change as a final interpretation was being awaited.
Chair Jaskiewicz opened the public hearing. No one coming forward, Chair Jaskiewicz
closed the public hearing.
It was noted Habitat for Humanity was working on a project in the Heart of Boynton and
the developer had to pay a fee from the Engineering Department. Mr. Rumpf explained
it probably had to do with a right-of-way permit, which was a minimal fee of $50 or a
percent of the project. Currently, a city inspector did not inspect the forming and steel of
the driveways where it was thought a building inspector inspected each phase of
construction. In this instance, there were special requirements for construction in the
rights-of-way. The Florida Building Code does not cover concrete use for a driveway
and there was a gap. Inspectors would inspect slabs, fittings, tie-ins etc., but they were
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not reviewing driveways and there were no standards. Discussion followed that as a
consumer, it was a comfort to think an inspector was overseeing the work of the
contractor. Planning staff would be conducting planning inspections, but would only be
inspecting for setbacks required via the site plan or zoning regulations.
Landscaping modifications would be made to the Code as the City works closely with
Homeowner Associations who wish to make landscaping modifications which required a
permit. The exact fee was fine-tuned and that process was being made user friendly. To
simplify the permit for a fence, staff was requesting a pre and post photograph be
provided. If it were a unique situation, a pre or post inspection would be conducted by
Planning staff.
The members discussed Lake Worth and the City providing services to them. The
building inspector provided building services and the City’s services might be expanded.
Motion
Mr. Myott moved to approve. Mr. Barnes seconded the motion that unanimously
passed.
Churches in Residential Districts
F.
Code Review
Pre-existing churches in
1. PROJECT:
residential zoning districts
(CDRV 09-006)
AGENT: City-initiated
DESCRIPTION: Request for interim amendments
to the Land Development
Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning,
Section 11(C) to establish
provisions, related improvements,
and expansion limits applicable to
non-conforming churches within
single-family zoning districts.
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
8. Other
None.
9. Comments by members
Mr. Myott commented the Boat Showroom graphics relative to its location on Federal
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Highway was weak. He suggested the architect be pushed for a good presentation.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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Catherine Cherry
Recording Secretary
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