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Minutes 01-22-13 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013, IN THE CHAMBERS, AT CITY HALL 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Roger Saberson, Chair Ed Breese, Principal Planner Sharon Grcevic, Vice Chair Stacey Weinger, Board Attorney James Brake David Katz Cory Kravit Brian Miller Ryan Wheeler Shirley Cassa, Alternate 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 members of the Board. 3. Agenda Approval Motion Mr. Katz moved to approve the agenda. Mr Miller seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 4. Approval of Minutes from November 27, 2012 meeting Motion Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes. Vice Chair Grcevic seconded the motion that unanimously passed. 5. Election of Chair and Vice Chair and Vice Chair Motion Vice Chair Grcevic moved that since three of the Board members were running for City Commission, the election of Chair and Vice Chair be tabled until after the March election. Mr. Miller seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January 22, 2013 6. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff Ed Breese, Principal Planner, reported the City Commission approved the two items heard in November, the Quantum Park Lot 17 New Site Plan and the Quantum Park Lot 52 Major Site Plan Modification. Both were for apartment complexes. Mr. Breese introduced the new alternate Board member, Shirley Cassa. 7. New Business: Attorney Weinger administered an oath to all those intending to testify. A.1. Galaxy Way Right -of -way Abandonment (ABAN 13 -001) — Approve the abandonment of a portion of the 35 -foot wide Galaxy Way street right -of- way running in a north -south direction for a distance of approximately 430 feet, in conjunction with the modernization of Galaxy Elementary School. Applicant: Michael Owens, School District of Palm Beach County. Mr. Breese showed the Board a slide presentation and explained, on a map, where the area was to be abandoned. Michael Owens was requesting to abandon a portion of Galaxy Way in conjunction with the modernization of Galaxy Elementary School. The 35 foot wide portion was located near the center of the school site. The right -of -way was surrounded by the school and served only the school. Galaxy Way is a street that was deeded to the City through a quit claim deed from the Florida Department of Transportation in 2010. It was part of a property acquired by the State for state highway purposes and was no longer needed for those purposes. The City entered into an interlocal agreement with the School District of Palm Beach County in 2010, whereby the City agreed to a land swap and to initiate the abandonment process for this portion of Galaxy Way. The site and building layouts were previously approved by the City, recognizing the need for the School Board to subsequently come before this Board and the City Commission through the formal abandonment process. The School District has now received all the utility authorizations for the request of abandonment and it was now ready to complete the process. The subject request was essentially a housekeeping matter to formalize and close out the abandonment necessary for the school project and no longer serves a public purpose. Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for abandonment. Michael Owens, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, was representing the School District of Palm Beach County. The school would be the first platinum LEED school in Palm Beach County and possibly in the State. It was a goal to be achieved. The school would open August 2013 and was currently under construction with approximately three - quarters of the work complete. 2 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, FL January 22, 2013 Edward Jenkin, 502 NW 4 Avenue, advised he was on the corner adjacent to Galaxy. His concern was the right -of -way off 4 Avenue coming from Boynton Beach Boulevard, north to Galaxy Way. He inquired if there were any plans for that location and how the road would be widened. In addition, he inquired if the neighbors would have to give up a right -of -way for transportation purposes. Mr. Breese advised there would be no right - of -way proposed to be abandoned on 4 Avenue and believed the City may be placing a sidewalk from Boynton Beach Boulevard to the school entry along 4 Motion Mr. Katz moved to approve the abandonment request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kravit and passed unanimously. 8. Other Mr. Breese pointed out he provided all members with the latest update on the minor site plan modification approvals. At the next meeting, the next three months should be completed and would be provided at that time. 9. Comments by members Mr. Brake advised he noticed Mr. Miller inquired about South Federal Highway lighting and requested an update. Mr. Breese advised there were no updates. Mr. Brake inquired if there were updates on the property at Minor and High Ridge. He noticed earth moving trucks and possible leveling of the property. Mr. Breese advised there was a pre- application meeting with current and prospective property owners for housing on the site. However, at this point, nothing has gone forward. 10. Adjournment Motion Having no further business, Mr. Brake moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Grcevic seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. r r C._ CCZALe Ellie Caruso Recording Secretary 3