Minutes 08-23-11 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011, AT 6:30 P.M. IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Roger Saberson, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director
Matthew Barnes, Vice Chair Stacey Weinger, Board Attorney
James Brake
Sharon Grcevic
Cory Kravit
ABSENT:
Leah Foertsch
Brian Miller
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Saberson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Brake led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Introduction of the Board
Chair Saberson introduced the Board members. He mentioned that Warren Timm had
moved out of the City limits and was unable to continue to serve on the board. Mr.
Timm had indicated the City should be more business friendly and inquire of businesses
outside the City why they did not locate in the City. Chair Saberson thought Mr. Timm's
suggestion was worthwhile.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion
Vice Chair Barnes so moved. Mr. Brake seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes from July 26, 2011 meeting
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Motion
Mr. Brake so moved. Ms. Grcevic seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mike Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director, reported at the August 2, 2011 Commission
meeting the City- initiated Land Development Regulations amendment referred to as the
Florida Friendly Landscape standards, was approved on second reading.
At the August 16, 2011 City Commission meeting, a City- initiated Code Amendment
relating to microbreweries was approved on first reading. It opens the zoning
regulations for the brewing of alcoholic beverages, as well as the accessories retail
component. The two development items, Cuthills and PNC Bank, were approved by the
Commission.
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None
7. New Business
A.1 Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County (NWSP 11 -003) — Request for
New Site Plan approval to construct a 12,204 square foot office building on a
1.41 -acre parcel located at 3651 Quantum Boulevard, in the PID (Planned
Industrial Development) zoning district. Applicant: Literacy Coalition of Palm
Beach County
(The Deputy City Clerk administered an oath to all those intending to testify.)
Eric Johnson, Planner, located the site on Lot 16 of Quantum Park, consisting of 1.14
acres. The adjoining properties and land uses were described. The subject site has
181 feet of frontage on Quantum Boulevard. A 12,204 square foot office building was
proposed for use by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The project would be
completed in one phase with a build -out date of late next year. It was anticipated there
would be 89 full and part-time employees. A Green project was intended.
The traffic concurrency was reviewed and in compliance with the Palm Beach County
standards, generating 235 new trips. School concurrency would not be required. The
City had sufficient water and sewer capacity and all police or fire concerns were
addressed. The Engineering Division reviewed the conceptual drainage plan that was
adequate. Access would be on Quantum Boulevard. Parking would be south and east
of the building. Due to the floor plan, one parking space per 300 square feet of office
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use would be required. The meeting room square footage would require parking at one
per 100 square feet. Using both methodologies, 54 parking spaces would be required.
The owner would be providing 57 parking spaces.
The landscape plan would include 34.65% of pervious surface and have seven varieties
of trees and 21 varieties of shrubs. All plant material would require low or medium
watering needs to comply with the Landscape Code. The foundation buffer on the east
side of the building would be enlarged at the time of permitting.
The building is one story, with a height of 31 feet six inches with a square design. The
exterior would be smooth stucco wall surfaces, low pitch barrel tile roofs and other
Spanish - Mediterranean architectural features.
The Quantum Park Architectural Review Committee reviewed and approved the plans
on June 27, 2011. There would be nine, free - standing lighting poles and no light would
spill over onto adjacent properties. The signage was proposed to be a wall sign and a
monument sign. The square footage measurements would comply with Code and the
monument sign would need to comply with the Quantum Park Sign Program. There are
19 conditions of approval. Staff recommended approval of the project.
Ken Carlson, Architect, 1002 East Newport Center Drive, Deerfield Beach, advised the
project would be a LEED building. The design concept integrates the building into the
view of the lake and path around the Park. To encourage use of the path and walk
ways, showers and bicycle space would be included so employees could experience
the total site. A central garden feature was created in the middle for central parking and
along the south for more staff. There are various featured trees to create a 50% canopy
cover over the parking area. There would be a remote smoking area. There are 24
offices along the perimeter using the natural light, and the raised central core uses
borrowed lighting. It would reduce energy use with fixed offices and more open space
to fit the specific needs of the Coalition. The lounge area was broken out onto a deck or
ledge looking over the water feature
The water retention area had been revised and would include natural grasses, butterfly
gardens, and other landscape features using low water consumption materials. It would
be an exciting building for the community. Mr. Carlson advised the applicant agreed
with all the conditions of approval.
Mr. Brake commented the plans were very nice. He assumed the Commission would be
questioning the status of tax exemptions. The applicant would not be paying taxes.
The programs offered would help many children and was a joint venture with the City to
help children and adults in the community to learn to read.
Chair Saberson opened the issue for public hearing. No one came forward.
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Motion
Vice Chair Barnes moved to approve the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's
request for a New Site Plan, subject to all staff conditions. Mr. Brake seconded the
motion.
The motion carried unanimously
B.1 Indoor Athletic Instruction/Training (CDRV 11 -008) — Request to amend
the Land Development Regulations (LDR) to 1) allow Indoor Athletic
Instruction/Training establishments in the M -1 zoning district without limiting their
size or restricting their location to multiple- tenant buildings on properties fronting
on arterial or collector roadways; 2) change the definition of Indoor Athletic
Instruction(rraining to emphasize athletic activities; and 3) expand the definition
of Indoor Entertainment to include indoor playground and play centers.
Applicant: City- initiated.
Mr. Johnson explained staff continuously re- evaluates the Code and makes
adjustments for improvement. The Code amendments are placed in five areas;
business and economic development initiative, sustainability initiative, maintain internal
consistency, achieve regulatory compliance and incorporate implementation feedback
to meet the original or current objectives and visions of the City. The current request
would enhance business and economic development and maintain internal consistency.
The two primary uses are indoor athletic instruction and training and indoor
entertainment. A three prong approach was utilized to allow indoor athletic instruction
and training in the M -1 zoning district without limiting size or location to multiple tenant
buildings fronting on arterial or collector roadways. The definition of indoor athletic
instruction and training would be changed to emphasize athletic activities. The
definition of indoor entertainment would be expanded to include indoor playground and
play centers. The changes would be allowed anywhere in the M -1 zoning district and
would focus on small gymnastic training, dance instruction or cheerleading and not
allow a large gym or fitness center in an M -1 zoning district to protect the integrity of the
industrial lands. There had been an interest in having indoor playgrounds for children. It
would be proactive to change the use to include the activity.
Mr. Brake inquired if indoor paintball ranges would be allowed. Mr. Johnson advised it
would be allowed as a principal use in the indoor entertainment use. The uses have not
been restricted, just not described as a possible use. It would be clarification.
Vice Chair Barnes inquired if there was a specific definition for the large gym type uses.
Mr. Johnson replied that type of use was included elsewhere. Chair Saberson asked if
shooting ranges would be permitted as indoor entertainment, with the possibility of
having indoor playgrounds next to a shooting range. Mr. Johnson responded it would
all fall under the category of indoor entertainment, but he had never seen that type of
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business combination There were no shooting ranges within the City. Many industrial
uses do have a retail component, but as an accessory to the principal use and not
included with industrial uses. Mr. Saberson suggested shooting ranges be placed in a
separate classification and as conditional uses. They pose a danger other uses do not.
Mr. Brake suggested it could be a conditional use for M -1, with a separate and specific
definition. Mr Johnson recommended the current Code amendment be approved as
submitted, with the intent that staff would address the shooting range issue at a later
time.
Mr. Rumpf added amendments to the Land Development Regulations regarding gun
sales in connection with State legislation would be forthcoming. Local municipalities
can no longer regulate such uses with the State having total authority over the
regulation of these types of uses. Mr. Brake thought it could be handled as a zoning
type regulation. Chair Saberson acknowledged the new legislation does provide for
penalties assessed on local officials with any type of gun regulations or violation of
individual rights. Attorney Weinger advised there was an ordinance forthcoming to the
Commission to repeal all the City's firearm regulations. The City and the officials can be
fined if they attempt to regulate firearms outside of State statutory regulations. There is
a section related to zoning in the new regulations. The current Code would be reviewed
within the scope of the new ordinance. The law goes into effect October 1, 2011 and
will void any regulations in existence at that time.
Chair Saberson opened the issue for public comment and no one came forward.
Motion
Vice Chair Barnes moved to approve, as is, the indoor athletic instruction /training
amendments to the Land Development Regulations. Mr. Brake seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
C.1 Wall Signage (CDRV 11 -009) — Request to amend the land development
Regulations (LDR) to clarify the methodology used to calculate the maximum wail
signage allowed for any given building or tenant space. Applicant: City- initiated.
Mr. Johnson reported the amendment maintains internal consistency by correcting the
chart to include the word "frontage" to assure it meets the intent of the Code before the
rewrite and is easily understandable by the public.
Chair Saberson opened the issue for public comment and no one came forward.
Motion
Mr. Brake moved to make the change. Ms Grcevic seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
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8. Other
None
9. Comments by members
Mr. Brake asked for an update on any new developments. Mr. Rumpf indicated the
Commission had directed staff to prepare an economic development program. It would
be multi- faceted and would involve review of the Land Development Regulations and
zoning maps for opportunities to increase the development value. The program would
target not - for - profit type of businesses and establish a review criterion to include the
intangible benefits, as well as the tangible benefits. It would be a comprehensive
program and possibly include hiring an economic development coordinator. It would
include as many stakeholders as possible throughout the region. There is currently a
branding committee that has been created.
Chair Saberson inquired about the status of the Slomin Center. Mr. Rumpf reported the
project was approved. Its future was unknown because the applicants were considering
a possible turnkey operation at another location, without having to build a new facility.
10. Adjournment
Motion
Mr. Brakes moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
/ Judith A. Pyle, C
Deputy City Clerk
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