Minutes 06-24-14 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD I
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1914 AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Roger Saberson, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning Director
Ryan Wheeler, Vice Chair Ed Breese, Principal Planner
Sharon Grcevic Stacey Weinger, Assistant City Attorney
David Katz
Gregory Murphy
ABSENT:
James Brake
Brian Miller
Stephen Palermo, Alternate
Aieshia Macon, 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
The Board members were introduced by Chair Saberson.
3. Agenda Approval
Mr. Katz moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Grcevic seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes from May 27, 2014 meeting
Mr. Katz moved to table approval of the May 27, 2014 minutes. Mr. Murphy seconded
the motion that unanimously passed.
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MEETING MINUTES
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL June 24, 2014
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from staff
Ed Breese, Principal Planner, indicated James Brake, Brian Miller and Stephen Palermo
had advised they would not be present. The minimum floor area Code Review was
approved on first reading by the City Commission. It is scheduled for second reading at
the July 1 St meeting as was the rezoning of 500 Ocean. The New Site Plan would also
be heard with the second reading of the rezoning for 500 Ocean.
Mr. Breese pointed out the email circulated regarding Sunshine Law violations in
relation to emails. Responses to emails should be sent only to the original sender and
not reply to all. Any correspondence should be sent to the Planning and Zoning
Division and not the other Board members.
6. New Business
A. Buffalo Wild Wings ( SP 14 -001) — Approve request for Major Site Plan
Modification to construct a one -story, 6,430 square foot restaurant building,
including conversion of former Ball Park Cafe space (9,000 square feet) to
ancillary hotel space, and related site improvements located at Marriott
Courtyard at Catalina Centre — 1601 North Congress. Applicant: Bradley
Miller, Miller Land Planning, Inc.
Attorney Weinger administered an oath to all those intending to testify.
Bradley Miller, of Miller Land Planning, Inc., 508 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard, was
present, representing the owner of the property. The proposed site is the parking lot of
Courtyard Hotel on the west side of Congress Avenue and north of the canal. The new
site plan is a modification of the existing site plan for the overall Courtyard Hotel
property.
The proposed restaurant would be approximately 6,400 square feet, with 229 seats.
There are currently 367 parking spaces which meets the requirement for the hotel and
the restaurant. There are 60 parking spaces being displaced by the restaurant;
however, the parking requirements would still be met. A shared parking agreement with
the Catalina Centre is in place to cover any surplus parking with 127 spaces
surrounding the restaurant. Most of the hotel parking is immediately in front of the main
doors. The traffic circulation in the area changes for the better.
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OYNTON BEACH, FL June 24, 2014
The landscaping around the perimeter and along Congress Avenue and Savannah
Lakes Drive would be enhanced. Some of the existing trees along Congress Avenue
conflicting with power lines would be corrected. There would be a consistent landscape
theme with Catalina Centre.
The elevations were shown with the colors being consistent with the hotel including the
barrel the roof, black awnings and some existing features in the hotel. The yellow logo
of Buffalo Wild Wings would be on the front of the building. There would be extensive
landscaping around the building. The loading area would be on the west side of the
building that would be completely screened with landscaping as well as a wall.
The applicant was in agreement with the staff report and conditions of approval.
Mr. Katz inquired about any effect on handicap parking. Mr. Miller replied handicap
parking would be increased by five because of the use. The hotel handicap parking
spaces would not change. Mr. Katz suggested the developer contact Boynton Beach
High School or the Dreyfoos School of the Arts to work on the art requirements and
satisfy the needs of the students and the Code. He appreciated the additional
landscaping.
Mr. Miller added with respect to the remaining Pete Rose Cafe space, Buffalo Wild
Wings asked that it be limited to other restaurant spaces in square footage. The hotel
can put a 5,000 square foot restaurant in the space, but they are inclined to incorporate
the space into the hotel. There are 9,000 square feet available and the use remains
undecided.
Mr. Wheeler asked if the 9,000 square feet were utilized as a restaurant, would the
parking counts be an issue. Mr. Miller responded, if it is incorporated into the hotel,
there would be no additional demand. A new use would be incorporated by the shared
parking or existing parking spaces.
Chair Saberson confirmed with Mr. Miller that the owner /applicant was in agreement
with the staff recommended conditions of approval.
Ed Breese, Principal Planner, indicated there was no additional information from staff.
He thanked the developer and owner for their cooperation to bring the project to the
City. Chair Saberson asked if the project met all the parking requirements and Mr.
Breese advised the project met the Code requirements.
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Chair Saberson opened the issue for public comment.
Attorney Weinger administered the oath.
Andrew Meyer, 39 Vista Del Rio, wondered if there was any pedestrian access from
Congress to the site. Mr. Miller advised there was a sidewalk in front of the restaurant
with a crossing that leads out to the sidewalk on Congress Avenue. The Americans
with Disabilities Act requires it for handicap accessibility. There is a connection that
leads from the restaurant to the hotel also.
Mr. Meyer asked if there were windows above the outdoor seating area or clear -story
windows. Mr. Miller responded they were clear -story windows.
Mr. Wheeler moved to approve Buffalo Wild Wings, MSPM 14 -001, subject to all
recommended staff conditions of approval. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
7. Other
None
. Comments by members
None
9. Adjournment
Mr. Katz moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
J udith A. Pyle, CM
uty City Clerk
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