Minutes 02-26-13 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD O
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013, IN THE CHAMBERS, AT CITY HALL
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT.
Roger Saberson, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning Director
Sharon Grcevic, Vice Chair Ed Breese, Principal Planner
James Brake Eric Johnson, Planner
David Katz Kathleen Zeitler, Planner
Cory Kravit Stacey Weinger, Board Attorney
Brian Miller
Ryan Wheeler
Shirley Cassa, Alternate
ABSENT:
Stephen Palermo, Alternate
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Saberson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Grcevic led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Introduction of the Board
Chair Saberson introduced the members of the Board.
3. Agenda Approval
Mr. Katz added to Item 7, Other: Discussion of the action of the Board heard at the
February 2012 City Commission Meeting.
Motion
Mr. Katz moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Miller seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
4. Approval of Minutes from February 22, 2013 meeting
Motion
Mr. Miller moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Katz seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
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5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mike Rumpf, Planning Director, reported the Galaxy Way Abandonment, in
connection with the rebuild of the Galaxy Elementary School, heard at the February 19,
2013, City Commission meeting was approved on First Reading.
6. New Business:
Attorney Weinger administered an oath to all those intending to testify.
A.1. City Towing (NSP 13 -001) - Approve new site plan for
construction of a 954 square foot (s.f.) building and associated site
improvements for a motor vehicle towing service, consisting of 486
square feet of office and 468 square feet of garage for vehicle
storage, and temporary outdoor storage of towed vehicles on site
located at 510 NE 3rd Street in the Light Industrial (M -1) zoning
district. Applicant: Charles W. Cook, Jr.
Kathleen Zeitler, Planner, presented the request for new site plan approval. The
property is a 50 by 150 foot lot located at 510 NE 3rd Street in the Light Industrial
zoning district. Ms. Zeitler located the property on a map. She indicated to the north
was Beck's Towing, to the south was City Towing's current location and to the east was
an improved alley and other industrial business, and to the west was NE 3rd Street with
rental units and a church, both zoned general commercial.
A 10 -foot alleyway between the property and Beck's Towing was abandoned in 2008.
The property includes the south five feet that was abandoned. For additional
landscaping, City Towing was leasing from Beck's Towing the north five feet that was
abandoned. The use is permitted in the M -1 zoning district. City Towing was leasing and
operating from the abutting property at 508 NE 3rd Street and planned to relocate their
business to the proposed property when construction was completed. Main access will
be from NE 3rd Street and additional access from the rear alley.
The building was a one -story 954 s.f. building within 15 feet of the street, so all parking
would be to the rear of the building. The proposal complies with all setbacks. The
building will have 486 s.f. of office and 468 s.f. of garage for vehicle storage. Customer
and employee parking will be in back of the building, as well as all vehicle storage. The
back of the building will be enclosed with opaque fencing and gates to screen and buffer
the vehicles from the street and adjacent properties. There was approximately 2,500 s.f.
of property in the rear of the lot to accommodate temporary vehicle storage.
The building will have decorative enhancements such as awnings and lighting. The
overhead garage door is visible from the rear of the building and not visible from the
street. The building will have a neutral color palate and four free - standing lights 15 feet
in height would light the parking lot and storage area. Staff feels the lighting is
adequate. The wall sign complies with the Sign Code and no monument signs were
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proposed.
An alternative landscape plan was proposed due to site constraints, limited visibility by
the general public and use character of the property. The intent was to emphasize
plantings of trees and shrubs where most visible. Water -wise plants will be used in the
front of the project. Eleven Sabal Palms were proposed around the perimeter of the site
to help buffer it
Staff reviewed the project against many requirements such as traffic concurrency,
conceptual drainage, utilities, access, parking and circulation, landscaping, lighting and
signage. Staff recommended approval of the request subject to 29 Conditions of
Approval which would be addressed at the time of permit approval.
Four parking spaces for customers and staff were required with one of them designated
as handicapped. The ramp on the front door met the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Handicapped accessibility would be from the new sidewalk along 3rd Street where it
met the driveway. There was accessibility to the building from the street, and to the rear
of the building that was ADA compliant.
Charles Cook, 8316 Palomino Drive, Lake Worth, the applicant, explained the
restrooms will also be handicapped accessible. The building would adhere to the
picture of the proposed building as far as exterior color and other renderings. Ms.
Zeitler explained staff reviews the building permits for compliance with City Commission
approved plans and conditions of approval. If changes are made, a minor site plan
modification is required before a permit is issued.
Discussion also followed about the lease. Ms. Zeitler reiterated the applicant was using
the abandoned five feet of the alleyway to the south, which was conveyed to City
Towing in order to accommodate the landscaping and lighting. Staff required permission
in writing to use the property because some of the site improvements are shown on the
property. Questions arose what position the City would be in if the lease was terminated
and . the property became non - compliant. Ms. Zeitler responded there were no terms to
the lease as far as rent was concerned and no date when the lease would expire.
Should the property become non - compliant, the applicant would be required to make
the improvements on his property or purchase the property. Mr. Cook explained Beck's
did not want to sell the property, only allow him to use it.
Mr. Brake disclosed he would not receive any financial gain from this application, but
the architect and the applicant both contributed to his campaign and he preferred not to
vote. Discussion followed members were supposed to vote and the issue was whether
Mr. Brake feels his vote would be a conflict of interest. Attorney Weinger explained this
was discussed with Mr. Brake prior to the meeting. She advised he should disclose a
potential conflict, but voting or not was up to him. He reiterated there was no financial
gain to.him nor was he aware the architect was associated with this project, but he and
his neighbor did contribute to his campaign.
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Chair Saberson opened. the public comment. No one coming forward, Chair Saberson
closed the public comment.
It was noted Florida Law requires an ending date on the lease and it would be better to
have an ending date because in the event the property was sold, the lease would have
to be honored by the new owner.
Motion
Mr. Katz moved to approve subject to all recommended staff conditions. Mr. Miller
seconded the motion that unanimously passed (Mr. Brake abstaining.)
BA Manatee Seaview Apartments (LUAR 13 -001) — Approve
Manatee Seaview Apartments (LUAR 13 -001) reclassifying subject
property from High Density Residential (HDR) to Special High
Density Residential (SHDR) and approve Manatee Seaview
Apartments (LUAR 13 -001) rezoning subject property from Multi -
Family Residential (R -3) to Infill Planned Unit District (IPUD; and
Infill Planned Unit Development (IPUD) with a Master Plan for 64
for -sale units to Infill Planned Unit Development (IPUD) with a
Master Plan for 88 for -rent units located at 1620 North Federal
Highway, Applicant: Alfred LaFavre with Olen Development
Corporation.
Eric Johnson, Planner, suggested hearing Items B.1 and 2 together and voted on
separately. There were no objections from the Board.
Mr. Johnson reviewed this was a request for a Land Use Amendment and Rezoning
and Small Scale Land Use Amendment. This request involved two parcels as noted
above. The part in the Land Use Amendment and Rezoning application was a very
small parcel consisting of .708 acres. The developer would like to construct 88 multi-
family dwelling units (dus). The entire project would be 4.52 acres located on the east
side of Federal Highway at 1620 N. Federal Highway. Northwest of the project was
Manatee Bay, having a Local Retail Commercial Land Use and Community Commercial
zoning. The area northeast of the property had a High Density Residential Land Use
and Multi- family Residential zoning. Southwest was Yachtsman Plaza, a developed
commercial strip center, designated as High- Density Residential and zoned IPUD. To
the southeast were single - family residential homes having a Low - Density Residential
Land Use classification and Single - Family residential zoning. The Intracoastal
Waterway was to the east of the property, and the US 1 right -of -way to the west.
The project is located within the study area of the Federal Highway Corridor CRA
Redevelopment Plan. The site had 64 mobile homes. In 2005, the property was zoned
IPUD by Lennar Homes in order to construct 69 multi - family townhomes. The mobile
homes were removed and the developer commenced with the site work, but did not
build the structures. That Master Plan was still valid. This proposal represented a
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major. modification of the previously approved Master Plan.
The requested density was almost 20 dus per acre which is allowable under the Special
High Density Residential Land Use. Staff reviewed the request against 11 criteria and
10 of them were applicable. As to need, there was evidence to suggest the residential
market, and more specifically multi - family residential markets, were making a
comeback. The project was a rental community and there was evidence to support a
need for rentals as rents are getting higher and this would add to the housing stock.
As to consistency, staff has found the LUAR to be consistent with three comprehensive
plan objectives:
➢ Objective 1.7, "The City shall eliminate blighted residential neighborhood
and business districts through the adoption and implementation of
Community redevelopment plans within the commercial and residential
community redevelopment area. This includes areas east of 1 -95, notably
in the Federal - Highway Corridor, the HOB and the Boynton Beach
Boulevard and the Ocean District."
➢ Objective 1.8.2A, "The City shall further discourage urban sprawl by
preventing the presence of frequency of the primary indicators of urban
sprawl through a continuous promotion of compact developments within
the City's Utility Service areas, while requiring the maximization of all
public services for each development in the most cost effective manner
possible."
➢ Objective 1.12, "The City shall promote the development of a variety of
rental and owner - occupied single and multi - family housing and housing for
a broad range of income groups, diverse cultures, and for groups with
special needs so as to balance the mix of residential uses and protect
residential environments by preventing or minimizing land use conflicts."
The future land use and zoning districts being requested by this project were consistent
with those within established areas along Federal Highway. There were some
differences, but there was a trend that this area would become Special High Density
Residential Land Use and IPUD.zoning when not commercial.
Staff sought to avoid urban sprawl and the project was an example of a Compact Urban
Development and in that respect, the project was sustainable. As to availability of
public services and infrastructure, it meets the City's concurrency requirements;
however, the Traffic Concurrency Statement from the County had not been received.
One of the 18 Conditions of Approval required a Traffic Impact Statement be approved
by the County prior to the meeting. Staff had not received it, so staffs recommendation
was to have the approved concurrency statement prior to the second reading of the
Ordinance for the land use amendment and rezoning.
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All residents within a 4004eet radius of the project were notified. The density almost
doubled on a small sliver of land and the majority of the project was zoned Special High
Density Residential and zoned IPUD and the density is based on the land use. They
must be consistent with each other.
Staff believes the proposed development would be more compatible in design than the
previously approved development. Four buildings were proposed. The most western
building was three - stories tall and the other three buildings were two - stories tall. It was
smaller in size than the other project with respect to height. The tallest building for this
project would be 36 feet, 7 inches at top point of roof. The two -story building would be
28 feet, 1 inch. The Multi - Family Residential zoning district allowed 45', the Community
Commercial allowed for 45 feet and the Single - Family Residential allowed 30 feet.
It was determined the project would expand the tax base by up to $35,000 in tax
revenue per year. The development was different than an owner - occupied private
development. Owner - occupied units have homestead exemptions as opposed to
rentals. From a pure economic development standard, a rental property with one
property owner would be the preferred type of project of the two types of multi - family
residential projects.
The project does not have any impact on commercial or industrial land stock. The City is
nearly built out and once the site plan and its conditions are incorporated, the
development would meet the intent of the Land Development Regulations. Staff
recommended approval of the Land Use Amendment Rezoning based on consistency
with the Comprehensive Plan Objectives and Policies promoting an, affordable mix of
housing types. It is consistent with the established land use patterns of the area, and it
would further the goals of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Federal
Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan.
.2. Manatee Seaview Apartments (SP 13 -002) — Approve
new site plan to construct 88 dwelling units and associated site
improvements on a 4.52 acre parcel located at 1620 North Federal
Highway in the IPUD zoning district. Applicant: Alfred LaFavre with
Olen Development Corporation.
Mr. Johnson explained the site plan proposed 19.45 dwelling units per acre. Parcel A is
.708 acres and Parcel B is 3.817 acres. Access to the project was through Manatee
Bay Apartments. No curb cuts were proposed on Federal Highway except for
emergency vehicles. The intent of the project was to unify the development with the
existing Manatee Bay Development and staff feels it resulted in a superior design. After
speaking with the management of Manatee Bay, they would share ingress and egress.
The recreation, trash receptacles and other amenities would also be shared. One
condition of approval is to provide Unity of Title or other satisfactory documents. Olen
Development owns the property to the north and they had no objections to the project.
This project meets all concurrency requirements except the Traffic Concurrency letter
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and Condition of Approval #18 would be changed so the letter would be received prior
to the final reading of the Land Use Amendment Ordinance, which should be in April.
The applicant feels they would receive the approval letter prior to April 2.
The project required 162 parking spaces and 162 were provided. The new access
through Manatee Bay Apartments would eliminate five parking spaces. As part of the
site plan minor modification, Manatee Bay had to receive site plan approval to construct
five parking spaces elsewhere. That modification was under review, and approval of it
was a condition of approval for this project. Mr. Johnson expressed he did not believe it
would be a problem. He noted the drive aisles were already in place at the existing
property by Lennar Homes. Olen Development Corporation required a waiver from the
standards from the parking stall dimensions regarding the back -up distance. Based on
the evidence submitted by the applicant, the City Engineer determined it would a safe
and viable solution.
The trees and shrubs on the south property line were proposed with the same density
as that approved with the prior plan. They propose 15 different types of trees and 19
different types of shrubs. The existing landscape buffer to the north was 12 -feet wide.
The existing south landscape was 9.8 -feet wide and had a six -foot wall.
In the IPUD zoning district, the required building setbacks were flexible and generally
determined by the minimum required setbacks for principal structures on adjacent
properties and the height of proposed structures in excess of 30 feet where abutting
properties are zoned for single - family homes. When that occurs, one foot of setback is
required for each foot of building height in excess of 30 feet. On the south property line,
they are required to have a setback of 26 feet, 7 inches and this site plan proposes 49
feet, 9 inches feet. On the north property line, the prior setback was 46 feet, 7 inches
and this proposed 58 feet, 8 inches. This project meets the setbacks and takes into
consideration all the safety and sensitivity for higher density residential development
that abut lower density residential development.
The project is required to have 17,600 s.f. of open space and they provided 19,061 s.f.
Nothing was proposed in the conservation area except a pathway, sitting area, and
interpretative signs identifying plants. Bicycle racks and trash receptacles in the
development will be reviewed at the time of permitting and staff would review their
details and location. At this point, the project meets the Code.
The three -story buildings are located closest to U.S. 1 to maximize compatibility with the
commercial properties to the north and south because they allow a maximum building
height of 45 feet and to minimize any visual impacts to the neighborhood to the south,
where building heights have a maximum of 30 feet. The building exteriors would be
compatible with the existing Manatee Bay Development and it is the developer's intent
to beautify the properties. The light plan proposed 46 stand -alone light fixtures, and 36
wall packs. If this project is approved, the foot candle level would not exceed 6 feet.
No .signage was proposed. Public Art has not been determined at point, but would
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be required at the time of permitting.
Staff recommended approval of the Land Use Amendment and Rezoning (LUAR 13-
001).and approval of the Site Plan (NWSP 13 -002) subject to 34 Conditions of Approval
as contained in Exhibit C, and amended Condition 18, the approved Traffic Concurrency
letter being received by the City prior to the second reading of the,Ordinance.
Mr. Katz disagreed the project was compatible because there were single- family homes
to the south and north. He also commented the site plan was still valid for 69 units so
the developer could increase the units by 19. He thought 20 units per acres was not
compatible and 88 units was not a good idea.
Mr. Miller inquired if the public art would be in conjunction with Manatee Bay. Mr.
Johnson responded there must be an element of public art. The art could be in this
development or in conjunction with Manatee Bay.
Mr. Brake inquired about the existing wall on the south side, which was six -feet high and
learned there was no proposal to remove it. Additionally, the 36 feet in height, referred
to earlier in the meeting, was clarified to be from the ridge line of the three -story
structure.
Mr. Wheeler asked about the City's emergency access. He assumed the one exit on
Federal Highway would be for emergency use only. Mr.. Johnson explained that was
correct. Rather than a wall, they proposed an opaque gate. Fire and Police reviewed
the plan and was satisfied with it. As to an existing driveway, he inquired if they would
improve it and install curbs or put in sidewalks. Mr. Johnson explained they would leave
the curb .cut as is. They wanted to take advantage of the existing infrastructure, but
acknowledged through the construction process, it may get dirty or damaged. If so, it
would be restored.
Attorney Weinger administered an oath to the applicant.
Alfred LaFavre, 1062 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, the applicant and owner of
the property to the north, Manatee Bay, was present. Mr. LaFavre explained Manatee
Bay was currently zoned Multi - Family Residential. The designation covers the property
all the way up to the single- family homes. The property they were requesting a rezoning
for was a 100 -foot strip of land and a small adjacent piece of property. The subject
property is 3.8 acres allowing for 66 units. The buildings at Manatee Bay are all three -
story buildings and they looked at extending three -story buildings onto this property, but
when they looked at the layout, they realized if they did so, the density would be much
higher. As it were, the prior density of the units was more than what they proposed.
They decided to put one three -story . building and make the other buildings two- storied.
Due to the site analysis with the City and discussing the project with the INCA neighbors
to the south, they came up with a total of 88 units. They believe the layout functioned
well. He commented Manatee Bay was one of the best communities they have.
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The Unity of Title will connect the entire site and residents will share many facilities such
as two different docks, two beaches, a great recreation center, barbeque area, and
conservation area that extended into Manatee Bay. There is a mangrove forest and they
will create a bench. Placards will help create awareness of mangroves. To-the north is
2.5 acres of undeveloped property with . large Banyan trees that is a beautiful open and
roomy site.
As to height, the three -story building is 36 feet to the top of the roof, and the other
buildings are 28 feet, much smaller than what is already there. The single - family home
has a maximum height of 35 feet, so they are 1 foot above the maximum height for the
immediately adjacent property zoned low density. They wanted to be sensitive to the
single - family homes to the south. The design for the original site, before they got
involved, was approved in 2005 for four - stories.
They worked with the community to the south and preserved the entire breath of the
buffer between the property and their property. They will install vegetation and salt
tolerant plants and the neighbors to the south are in agreement with the plan.
All residents within 400 feet of the project were noticed. Mr. LaFavre spoke with the
County and learned it would take them a few weeks to review the Traffic Concurrency
Letter and Olen Development did not anticipate any issues. They were not providing
any additional access. The total peak hour trips are less than those typically warranted
for a traffic analysis and the concurrency review would most likely be deemed
insignificant, but the City required it.
Mr. LaFavre was aware of the 34 conditions of approval, and the modification of the
Traffic Concurrency letter being received prior to second reading of the Ordinance, and
agreed to all of them.
As to public art, Mr. LaFavre explained their project at Gateway Quantum Lakes Villas
has much art and a lot of additional art. They are working with the Public Art
Administrator and there are several places in Manatee Bay to accommodate art. It could
be at the main entrance to Manatee Bay, or elsewhere. He agreed to work with the City
on the requirement.
As for the square footage of the units, they were adding more units but not overall unit
size. The entrance will be preserved as it. The other entrance would be removed
permanently. They wanted to remove both entrances, but the Fire Department wanted
at least one emergency egress point.
Mr. Johnson explained it was the small sliver of land that was being rezoned. Mr. Katz
questioned the need for the additional 19 units. Mr. LaFavre explained it was for
valuation and because it was their existing product. The first building towards Federal
Highway had 12 units per floor and was a three -story building. It would not be cost
effective to have four, two -story buildings. The footprint of the buildings was less than it
would have been. There are 56 one bedrooms, and 32 two bedrooms.
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Richard Jones, of Richard Jones Architecture, Delray Beach, was honored to be
associated with Olen Residential. They partnered with them on other, successful
projects such as the recently approved Phase II in Quantum Town Center. He explained
this project was a signature project accessible only through Manatee Bay. He reviewed
much of the information previously presented. The one bedroom was 970 s.f. of air
conditioned space and there were two separate designs. The two bedrooms had close
to 1,250 s.f. of space, also with two types of designs. The three -story buildings along
the street are compatible and very sensitive to residents to the south. With amenities
there, and sole access from Manatee Bay, it was a win -win situation.
Chair Saberson opened the floor to public comment.
Shirley Cassa, Board Alternate, inquired what would be on Parcel A. It was explained
it was a strip of swale between two pieces of property.
A question was posed whether that land was included in the drainage calculations and
pervious surface areas. Mr. LaFavre responded they were not planning any
modifications to that area other than to make all the connections and have vehicle and
pedestrian access there to connect the two sides. It is currently planted with heavy
shrubs. Since they.are unifying the entire Manatee Bay with this property as one site, it
was suggested it may require additional drainage and they may modify it for that
purpose. Mr. LaFavre agreed to keep that in mind.
Ms. Cassa noted there would be 88 new residents. She inquired where the five new
parking spaces would be located and if additional parking would be at the clubhouse
and pool. Mr. LaFavre was not providing any additional parking adjacent to the
clubhouse and handicapped spaces were close to the clubhouse. While additional units
were being added, additional parking spaces were not. Mr. LaFavre commented there
was extra parking and he was not concerned with the ability to make those
accommodations.
Harry Woodworth, 685 NE 15th Place, was in favor of the project, and recalled the
original Lennar Project was terrible. This developer made many accommodations, the
complex was a great neighbor, they were delighted with the project and wished Boynton
did more projects like this.
Jonathan Keith, 641 Shore Drive, Coquina Cove, INLET Cove President, explained
collectively, the community feels the developer has done as much as they could to
mitigate height and density. They had additional landscaping and increased setbacks.
Manatee Bay was a great neighbor and they had no objections to the project.
Earnest Smallman, 623 South Road, after hearing the presentation, had no objections
to the project.
No one else coming forward, Chair Saberson closed the public comment.
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Mr. Katz explained he had concerns about the density, but if the neighbors did not
object, he would not voice any opposition to it.
(Sharon Grcevic left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.)
The following motion pertained to the Land Use Amendment and Rezoning (LUAR 13-
001):
Motion
Mr. Katz moved to approve: Mr. Brake seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
The following motion pertained to the New Site Plan, included 34 Conditions of Approval
and a change to Condition 18 regarding the Traffic Concurrency Letter that staff had
previously read into the record which the applicant agreed with:
Motion
Mr. Brake so moved. Mr. Katz seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
7. Other
A. Discussion of the action on a matter heard by the City Commission
heard at the February 2012 City Commission meeting.
Mr. Katz clarified the item concerned a Land Development Code Matrix allowing schools
in the Planned Unit Development in the City. He requested further information on the
genesis of the action as he lives in the Meadows which has an empty lot. Based on
what the Board and the City Commission passed, he inquired if the action would allow a
school to be constructed there.
Mr. Rumpf responded yes, but it would take changes. The PUD dated back to the 1970s
and 1980s and that property was one of two recreational parcels dedicated in
connection with the Master Plan Approval meeting the Recreation and Open Space
Impact Fee requirements. One parcel was about four acres and the other about six or
seven acres. The land had to be used in that manner or in theory, the requirement had
to be met in some other way. Next, the Master Plan would need to be amended by an
authority over the Plan, which was perhaps the Master Association. It would take a
public hearing, and Board and City Commission approval. If only zoning was used as a
criteria, a school could be situated in a PUD with Master Plan Approval.
Mr. Katz inquired why, slightly over a year ,ago, staff brought this forward. Mr. Rumpf
responded it was in response to an inquiry to locate schools within PUDs and staff was
researching two cases, one of which may come before the Board. With the original
Code in place prior to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, schools were
allowed in PUDs, as were infrastructure facilities such as fire stations. The theory with
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Master Plans was, if designed properly, it would be self - serving. A school would be
internally supporting the neighborhood's children. Commercial centers could also be
within PUDs similar to those in Lake Charleston which has a commercial component.
Mr. Rumpf clarified these could occur, but not so well after the fact, as opposed to being
originally master planned. To amend a Master Plan after the fact for something new
would still require some planning processes and it would not happen outside the public
realm and without a public review.
Chair Saberson inquired if there was something within the Comprehensive Planning Act
that would allow schools in property rezoned for residential. Mr. Rumpf explained an
Interlocal agreement with the County was needed and cities that have that agreement
support coordination to maximize locations where they are allowed. Residential zoning
districts were the priority. PUDs, by a certain definition, are residential, but they can be
a single- family zoning distraction.
. Comments by members
Mr. Miller thanked staff for the minor site plan modification list for the fourth quarter. The
Board was now up -to -date on all that had taken place.
9. Adjournment
Motion
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Miller moved to adjourn. Mr. Katz
seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58
p.m.
Catherine Cherry
Recording Secretary
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