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Minutes 04-07-15PRESENT Motion Vote MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 EAST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 AT 6:30 P.M. Jerry Taylor, Mayor Joseph Casello, Vice Mayor David T. Merker, Commissioner Mack McCray, Commissioner Michael M. Fitzpatrick, Commissioner 1. OPENING A. Call to Order - Mayor Jerry Taylor Invocation Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Casello Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner McCray offered the invocation and Vice Mayor Casello led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Mayor Taylor announced that Item 3.D would be moved to immediately following Item 3.A. Vice Mayor Casello asked that Item 13.0 be tabled until after the closed -door session on the same subject matter. Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved that Item 13.0 be tabled. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner McCray pulled Item 6.A from Consent Agenda for discussion. He also mentioned that Item 9.A should be tabled to April 21, 2015. Mayor Taylor explained proper advertising had not been done. 1 Carisse LeJeune, Assistant City Manager Shana Bridgeman, Assistant City Attorney Janet M. Prainito, City Clerk MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL 2. Adoption Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Merker seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. 2. OTHER A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission APRIL 7, 2015 Commissioner McCray had attended the Poinciana Gardens plaque unveiling and the groundbreaking ceremony for the Family Dollar. He had gone to the City's Annual Wellness, Safety and Benefit Fair for the employees. He was the only elected official at the Vietnam Welcome Home by the Veterans Council. The Chamber of Commerce April Network and Over Easy at Las Ventanas was another event he had attended. Vice Mayor Casello disclosed he had met with David Camalier and Bonnie Miskel. He was present for the groundbreaking for the Family Dollar Store. This Saturday would be the Play for Pink Golf Tournament at The Links to raise money to fight breast cancer. It would also be the annual Fire Department Fishing Tournament and Chili Cook Off. Commissioner Fitzpatrick had gone to the Family Dollar groundbreaking and also the South Central Regional Wastewater Pension Board meeting followed by the South Central Regional Wastewater Board meeting. Commissioner Merker mentioned April 11 would mark the anniversary of the passing of Dr. King in 1968. The celebration would begin at 6 p.m. on Ocean Avenue at the amphitheater. Mayor Taylor had attended the groundbreakings and also the Sewer Board meetings. He announced on April 24 and 25 the First United Methodist Church would be holding a training class for those interested in working with child survivors of disasters. The training will begin on Friday and into Saturday. Professionals would be brought in to do the training. Reverend Edwards is the Pastor. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS 2 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL APRIL 7, 2015 A. Recognition and presentation of a Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department Civilian Citation to Mr. Richard Salter for his heroic actions on March 16, 2015 at 6415 N. Ocean Blvd. (Oceanfront Park) by the Mayor and Fire Chief. Chief Ray Carter related Jimmy Charles was out with his family visiting the beach and swimming. The rip currents pulled him out, he struggled and actually went unconscious. Fortunately Mr. Salter was present, recognized the need for assistance, entered the water regardless of the risk, and managed to find Jimmy under the water. Once Jimmy was returned to the beach, he started breathing on his own. The Civilian Citation was presented to Mr. Richard Salter by Chief Carter and Jimmy Charles for saving his life. There was a standing ovation tribute to Mr. Salter. Both the parents thanked Mr. Salter and the Commission for making the presentation. Mr. Salter urged people to react and assist others. He knew if he did not attempt to save Jimmy, he could not live with himself. He was grateful the boy was still with his family and could further enjoy life. B. Announce the Great American Clean Up 2015, and ask our community to take part in this event by joining thousands of volunteers of all ages across America who will be taking part in efforts to clean up and improve their local communities. Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park is one of several sites in the County that was chosen to be part of the project, and the "clean up" will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday May 2nd; and Boynton Beach Ocean Inlet clean -up will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday • April 25th. Mayor Taylor announced the participation in the National Great American Clean Up. Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park and Boynton Beach Ocean Inlet had been chosen to be part of the project. C. Announce the City of Boynton Beach's participation in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Mayor's Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets. Carisse LeJeune, Assistant City Manager, advised the program was part of the Earth Week activities that included the Great American Clean up and several other activities. There is work being done to identify the barriers to make streets safe and convenient for all road users. Designs would be appropriate to the context of the street and its users. It would include plans to create a network of pedestrian and bike pathways throughout the City. D. Proclaim April 12 -18, 2015 as "National Library Week." Craig Clark, Library Director will accept the proclamation. Mayor Taylor proclaimed April 12 -18, 2015 as National Library Week and presented it to Craig Clark, Library Director. Mr. Clark thanked the Commission for the recognition and 3 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL APRIL 7, 2015 their continued support of the Library and its programs. He thanked the staff at the Library and the Library Advisory Board. A new free service offered at the Library is Transparent Languages that allows the user to learn up to 80 different foreign languages. There is also Zinio which offers free, downloadable magazines to any smart phone or tablet with emails for each new issue. E. Proclaim April 22, 2015 as Arbor Day and announce the Celebration. Mayor Taylor read the Proclamation for Arbor Day to be observed on April 22 and presented it to Glenda Hall, Forestry and Grounds Manager. Ms. Hall invited everyone to a celebration at Boynton Lakes Park at 9 a.m. with St. Joseph 5 Grade students planting four Green Buttonwood trees and one Royal Poinciana. F. Proclaim April 2015 as Water Conservation Month and announce water conservation activities as part of Earth Week and Earth Month. Colin Groff, Director of Utilities, was presented the Proclamation for Water Conservation Month as read by Mayor Taylor. Mr. Groff stressed water conservation is important because it is a precious commodity and reduces the rates. To encourage conservation, the Utilities Department presents a program called "Water Wise" to 5 grade students who receive a kit with various items to assist in conserving water in their own homes. Many brochures are distributed, including coloring books for kids and hotel tags to encourage reuse of towels. Ms. LeJeune announced the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation that could be done online through surveys to conserve natural resources. It saves cost for the consumer and cost and maintenance of infrastructure, plus promotes drought resiliency and protects water sheds and eco- systems. The site is www.mywaterpledge.com that has an easy four step pledge. The participating residents could earn prizes if the City is chosen. There will be a water conservation workshop on April 23 at the Library program room with presentations by South Florida Water Management District, Lake Worth Drainage District, Boynton Beach Utility Director and do- it- yourself tips on landscaping and low flow plumbing. Commissioner McCray added it was never too late or too early to conserve the natural resources. G. View a recent promotional video on Galaxy E3 Elementary School produced by Storyology Studios. The video will be introduced by Mr. Ed Capitano, Principal of Galaxy E3 Elementary School. Ed Capitano, Principal of Galaxy E3 Elementary School, gave a brief history of the school and it is now a jewel for the School District and City of Boynton Beach. He had 4 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL APRIL 7, 2015 received notification that the school was designated as a Platinum LEED certified school, the first in Florida for public or private schools. Melissa Trinchini spoke about the newly created Summer Success Program that strives to eliminate the slide that occurs over the summer and students lose up to two months of reading instruction. The goal was to motivate students and parents to work at home over the summer. A kit is given to each student that includes four books to be read over the summer. The promotional video was shown that highlights the school and its many attributes. Mr. Capitano noted the words of the students were spoken from their hearts and not scripted. The school provides a future of options for the children. Mayor Taylor had toured the school three times and the Governor of Florida had toured the facility, as well as City Managers and elected officials from other cities in Palm Beach County, who have been greatly impressed by the school. Commissioner McCray announced he is now a member of Boynton Beach Senior Center. He encourages others to visit the Center and enjoy their activities and programs. 4. PUBLIC AUDIENCE INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (at the discretion of the Chair, this 3 minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission) Harry Woodworth, 685 NE 15 Place, President of INCA (Inlet Cove Association), thanked the Mayor and Commission for their support and improving the sidewalks along Federal Highway. There was also a follow up by the City relating to the AmeriGas location that may be helpful. There are only 17 poles remaining with five empty and ATT should come through in May and take care of the last 12 poles. The only issues that remain are cleaning the paver bricks and new plantings to be done. The next issue was the U -Haul parking situation that blocks the south bound bike lane. It is not an on- street parking issue. The business itself has spilled out onto the street. U turns are impossible with the trucks parking on the street and many times the road is blocked while turns are negotiated. Commissioner McCray commented about the Rolling Green project and he hoped the City would put up a fence to get rid of the garbage cans along 1 -95. He appreciated Mr. Woodworth and INCA for all their efforts to improve the City. 5 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL 6 APRIL 7, 2015 Jeff King, 743 -8 NE 12 Terrace, was also a member of INCA and in the last five years has seen great strides to improve Federal Highway. The CRA, City staff and INCA have been making big progress and he was satisfied with the direction of the City. Rev. Bernard Wright, 713 NW 2 Street, commended the City for the work being done at Denson Pool. He did feel it was necessary to have non -skid tiles on the steps at the pool. It is a Code requirement. Mayor Taylor would pass the information to staff. Suzanne Ross, Schoolhouse Children's Museum Director, announced on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. would be the Princesses and Super Heroes Day. There will be games and activities, a photo booth, face painting and crafts. Local heroes from the Boynton Beach Police and Fire Departments would also be present. Joe Karam, 457 NW 1 Avenue, owns a private motorcycle shop at 421 NE 7 Avenue and was granted a manufacturing license by the State of Florida, Department of Motor Vehicles. He builds one to three motorcycles a year. He needed a dealer's license to sell his motorcycles and requested the City's assistance. He submitted a packet of information that is attached to the minutes. Mayor Taylor indicated staff would review the information and contact him. The owner of the building, John Snow, was present and would allow the sale of the bikes on his premises. Audrey Gerger, 331 NW 1 Avenue, discussed the ongoing utility project that included her property, a historical home that was walled in with concrete. She stressed her property has no grass and she does not want any grass to maintain. There is now a ditch at the entrance to her house and grass was planted. The wall cannot be moved and she needed space for parking. The existing driveway is very narrow and restricted. Mayor Taylor pointed out the City's swale is where all the pipe was installed and a fire hydrant. The swale is not a parking lot for her property and the City could not solve her parking problem. Staff would review the drawing she submitted and contact her again. Woodrow Hay, 427 NW 5 Avenue, thanked the Commission for his reappointment to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board. He looked forward to working with the Commission again. There have been significant accomplishments and he wanted the two entities to work together to move Boynton Beach forward. Robert Pollock, 210 NE 27 Avenue, thanked the Commission for the groundbreaking on Martin Luther King corridor. It was going to be a great project for the area and he would continue to monitor its progress. Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern, urged the Commission to recognize the issues of the sea level rising. The coastline properties were in jeopardy according to his research. He wanted the Commission to protect the interests of the citizens. MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL APRIL 7, 2015 Sonny Garcia, 1631 NW 3 Lane, thanked Commissioner McCray for attending and speaking at the Vietnam Memorial celebration. The veterans who were present appreciated the remarks. Ray Whitely, 5503 Wishing Star Lane, Greenacres, was representing the Martin Luther King Committee and invited everyone to the candlelight vigil to be held April 11 from six to eight p.m. at the amphitheater. The vigil was also in recognition of those who have been the victims of violence. He appreciated the opportunity for all people to come before the Commission and speak. Masoud Atefi had been a traffic performance standards administrator for Palm Beach County. He had worked with City staff on traffic issues of safety, circulation and development. He requested the opportunity to make a presentation to the Commission that could benefit the City. Mary McCarthy, 216 S. Federal Highway, had received a red light camera citation and had filed for an administrative hearing. She was leaving Florida soon and wanted the case heard before she departed. Mayor Taylor believed there was going to be an appeal of the Court decision. Ms. McCarthy was concerned the delay of the appeal would result in her being assessed further costs. Mayor Taylor indicated all hearings had been suspended. Joel Mirsky, 4727 Storkwood Lane, had a red Tight camera ticket and wanted to know if he should pay his ticket. Mayor Taylor advised the Court ruled the law was broken, but dismissed the tickets which he felt was not logical and why an appeal was being taken. No one else coming forward, Mayor Taylor closed Public Audience. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R15 -032 - Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Palm Beach County League of Cities Motion Commissioner Merker moved to appoint Mayor Taylor as the representative to the Palm Beach County League of Cities. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL Motion Vice Mayor Casello moved to appoint Commissioner Merker as the alternate member. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R15 -033 - Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Metropolitan Planning Organization Motion Commissioner Merker moved to appoint Commissioner Fitzpatrick as the representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to appoint Vice Mayor Casello as the alternate representative. Commissioner Merker seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R15 -034 - Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Coalition of Boynton West Residents Association (COBWRA) Motion Commissioner McCray moved to appoint Vice Mayor Casello as the representative to COBWRA. Commissioner Merker seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. 8 APRIL 7, 2015 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL Motion Commissioner Merker moved to appoint Commissioner McCray as the alternate member. Vice Mayor Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R15 -035 - Appoint a City Commission representative and alternate to the Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program. Motion APRIL 7, 2015 Commissioner McCray moved to appoint Commissioner Merker as the representative to the Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program. Vice Mayor Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. Ms. LeJeune indicated the City Manager acts as the alternate representative. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to appoint Ms. LaVerriere as the alternate member. Commissioner Merker seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. E. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City advisory boards. The following Regular (Reg) and Alternate (Alt) Student (Stu) and Nonvoting Stu (NN Stu) openings exist: Arts Commission: 2 Alts Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals: 2 Alts Cemetery Board: 1 Reg and 1 Alt. Education and Youth Advisory Board: 1 NN Stu Employees' Pension Trustees: 1 Reg. 9 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL Golf Course Advisory Committee: 1 Reg and1 Alt Historic Resource Preservation Board: 1 Alt Library Board: 1 Reg and 1 Alt Recreation and Parks Board: 1 Alt Senior Advisory Board: 1 Reg and 2 Alts There were no applicants to appoint. 6. CONSENT AGENDA APRIL 7, 2015 Matters in this section of the Agenda are proposed and recommended by the City Manager for "Consent Agenda" approval of the action indicated in each item, with all of the accompanying material to become a part of the Public Record and subject to staff comments A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R15 -036 - Approve the 36 month lease with The Bancorp of Orlando, FL for four (4) Ford Focus cars for Code Enforcement, three (3) Ford F -150 4 x 2 Crew Cabs (2 for Detectives and 1 for the Training Unit) for a monthly cost of $346 for a Ford Focus and $400 for a Ford F150; and authorize the City Manager to sign the subsequent lease agreements subject to review and approval by the City Attorney, with an anticipated effective date of May 1, 2015. Commissioner McCray questioned if the monthly cost quoted was for one vehicle and Mr. Howard confirmed it was per vehicle. Commissioner McCray inquired about the annual expense. Mr. Howard responded the annual lease for one Ford Focus would be $4,152 and annual lease for a Ford F -150 would be $4,800. The total annual amount for the Ford F -150s would be $14,400 and for the four Ford Focus it would be $16,608. Commissioner McCray opined it seemed very expensive for rental cars. Mr. Howard noted three quotes were received and this was the lowest. Commissioner Merker interjected the purpose is essential for the Police and one of the most important issues. Commissioner McCray inquired if the expense was a budget line item and if so, he had not seen a lease agreement. Mr. Howard explained where the budgeted amounts were included in rental and lease payments in the operating budget. Mr. Howard assured the Commission the amount was budgeted in two line items. Commissioner McCray reiterated his concern that the money was properly budgeted. Motion Commissioner Merker moved to approve Resolution R15 -036. Commissioner Fitzpatrick seconded the motion. 10 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL Vote The motion passed 4 -1 (Commissioner McCray dissenting). APRIL 7, 2015 B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R15 -037 - Approve and authorize signing of an Agreement for Water Service outside the City limits with Novally Siffrant for the property at 1080 -1082 Brown Road, Lantana, FL 33462. C. Approve award for the bid for "Backflow Prevention Device Inspection, Testing and Repair Services ", Bid No. 033 - 2821- 15 /JMA to Line -Tec Inc. of Delray Beach, FL as a responsive, responsible bidder for the anticipated annual expenditure of $35,000.00. Backflow Testing averages 600 per year, with repairs to be performed on an "As Needed" basis. D. Approve additions of the following job classifications in the City's pay plan: Stormwater Utilities Supervisor; Supervisor, Customer Relations; Contract Coordinator; Associate Engineer - Utilities; Staff Engineer - Utilities; and Senior Engineer — Utilities. E. Approve full release of surety for the project known as Boynton Lakes Plaza and authorize release of the $27,967.50 performance bond for the water and wastewater utilities to Regency Centers, L.P. F. Accept the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Budget Status Report of the General Fund and the Utilities Fund for the five (5) month period ending February 28, 2015. G. Approve a $10,000 increase to Blanket Purchase Order #150270 to Precision Air Systems, Inc. of Wellington, FL for air conditioning repairs /service needed at various City Buildings increasing the purchase order from $24,000.00 to $34,000.00. The City is piggy- backing the Palm Beach County School Board Contract #10C -92T with an effective date of 10/01/14 thru 07/18/15. H. Approve the minutes from the Regular City Commission meetings held on March 17, 2015 and the Special City Commission meetings held on July 21 and 22, 2014. Motion Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved to approve the remaining Consent Agenda items. Commissioner Merker seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. 11 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL 7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 APRIL 7, 2015 A. Approve the purchase of new replacement vehicles as approved in the FY 2014/15 budget in the estimated amount of $1,416,608, by utilizing the following contracts; Florida Sheriffs Association Contract #14 -12 -0904 & #14 -22 -0904, Florida State Contract #760 - 000 -10 -1, City of Venice bid #2999 -14, National Joint Powers Alliance contract #060311 -SAC. All agencies have complied with the public contract bid requirements. Motion Vice Mayor Casello moved to approve the purchase. Commissioner Fitzpatrick seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed unanimously. 8. CODE COMPLIANCE and LEGAL SETTLEMENTS - None 9. PUBLIC HEARING 7 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission. A. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING to approve land development agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and SKYE at Boynton Beach, LLC that involves defining the developer maintenance obligations and process for credits to certain impact fees. (This item was previously tabled.) B. Approve New Site Plan (NWSP 15 -001) request for a four (4) story, 77,897 square foot, 116 room TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel project and related site improvements, located at 2450 Quantum Boulevard, on a lot with OIH (Office /Industrial /Hotel) use option in a PID (Planned Industrial Development) district. Applicant: John Costas, North Boynton Beach Hospitality, LLLP Motion Vice Mayor Casello moved to approve the New Site Plan. Commissioner Merker seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Casello asked if there would be shared parking with the Hampton Inn. 12 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL APRIL 7, 2015 John Costas, 8295 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, the applicant, responded the project would be self- contained on the site with no shared parking. There would be a landscape buffer between the two parking lots. Vote The motion passed unanimously. 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 12. NEW BUSINESS - None 13. LEGAL A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 15 -012 - SECOND READING - PUBLIC HEARING - Approve the historic designation application for the Barton Memorial Park Cemetery located at 561 NW 12th Avenue, Boynton Beach. Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 15 -012 by title only, on second reading. Motion Commissioner Merker moved to approve Ordinance No. 15 -012. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. Vote City Clerk Prainito called the roll. The vote was 5 -0. Attorney Bridgeman read Proposed Ordinance No. 15 -012 by title only, on second reading. B. Pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, Attorney Cherof is requesting a private attorney - client session of the City Commission to discuss the following class action lawsuit which has been served on the City of Boynton Beach: CHRISTOPHER PARKER, individually and on behalf of others similarly- situated, Plaintiffs vs. ATS CONSOLIDATED, INC., ET AL., Defendants — United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 1:14 -CV- 24010 -FAM 13 MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL 14 There was consensus to hold the closed -door session at 5:30 p.m. on April 21, 2015 prior to the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Fitzpatrick was uncertain if he would be available. C. Discussion of the City of Boynton Beach Red Light Camera Program APRIL 7, 2015 Vice Mayor Casello wanted to clarify, for the record, that the City has not appealed any decision at this time. Mayor Taylor agreed the decision was in abeyance. (This was previously tabled.) 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None 15. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the Commission, Mayor Taylor properly adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. (Continued on next page). MEETING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FL ATTEST: ( Painito, MMC City Clerk c- _ d ctt i0 h A. Pyle, CMC .' puty City Clerk 15 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Vice Mayor David T. Merker, Commissioner Mack McCray, Commissione APRIL 7, 2015 Michael M. Fitzpatrick, C mmissioner DEVELOPMECI ORDER OF THE CITY COMMIS9N OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORID PROJECT NAME: APPLICANT'S AGENT: AGENT'S ADDRESS: DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: April 7, 2015 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 2450 Quantum Boulevard, Quantum Park Lot 2 DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. TownePlace Suites by Marriott (NWSP 15 -001) John Costas, North Boynton Beach Hospitality, LLLP 8205 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33467 Development P &Z Building Engineering Occ. License Deputy City Clerk New Site Plan approval to construct a four (4) story, 77,897 square foot, 116 room TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel project and related site improvements. THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: 1. Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. 2. The Applicant _ ✓HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. 3. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "D" with notation "Included ". 4. The Applicant's application for relief is hereby 4/GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. 6. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. 7. 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PZ 10- 046 STAFF REPORT Chairman and Members Planning and Development Board Michael Rumpf Planning and Zoning Director Ed Breese Principal Planner DATE: July 8, 2010 PROJECT NAME /NO: Gateway Hotel / NWSP 09 -003 REQUEST: New Site Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION Property Owner: North Boynton Hospitality LLLP Applicant/Agent: John Vaughan, Art & Architecture, Inc. Location: Quantum Park Lot 2, Gateway Boulevard immediately west of the the LWDD E -4 Canal (Exhibit "A" — Location Map) Existing Land Use /Zoning: Industrial (I) / Planned Industrial Development (PID) district Proposed Land Use /Zoning: No change proposed Land Use Option: OIH (Office Industrial Hotel) Proposed Use: Request for New Site Plan approval for construction of a four (4) story, 77,744 square foot, 108 room hotel. Acreage: 2.77 acres Adjacent Uses: North: Right -of -way for Quantum Boulevard, then farther north developed flex industrial space (West Quantum Plaza); South: Developed commercial (Regions Bank), then farther south right -of -way for Gateway Boulevard; Staff Report — Gateway Hotel (NWSP 09 -003) Memorandum No. PZ 10 -046 Page 2 East: West: 0 a Right -of -way for the LWDD E -4 Canal, then farther east The Charter School of Boynton Beach; and Hampton Inn & Suites, then farther west water management tract, and farther west The Shoppes of Boynton shopping center. Project size: The project consists of a four (4) story, 77,744 square foot, and 108 room hotel on a 2.77 acre parcel. Site Characteristic: The subject parcel is comprised of Lot 2, a vacant tract in the Quantum Park PID and is a fairly L- shaped piece of land, with approximately 440 feet of frontage along Quantum Boulevard and approximately 370 feet along the LWDD E -4 Canal. Proposal: Concurrency: Traffic: Drainage: BACKGROUND North Boynton Beach Hospitality LLLP proposes to construct a four (4) story, 77,744 square foot, 108 room hotel on the 2.77 acre parcel. The applicant is the owner of the Hampton Inn & Suites and is negotiating with a couple of hotel chains to occupy the new site. ANALYSIS A traffic study was submitted to Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. Based upon their review, the proposed project is located within the Quantum Park Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and the trips proposed are within the limits of the approved number of vehicular trips for the DRI. However, no permits are to be issued after the build -out date of 2013. Conceptual drainage information was provided for the City's review. The Engineering Division has found the conceptual information for the subject property to be adequate and is recommending that the review of specific drainage solutions be deferred until time of permit review. School: This project is exempt from the school concurrency requirements of Palm Beach County. Driveways: The main ingress / egress driveway for the proposed hotel is located on Quantum Boulevard, approximately at the midpoint of the northern property line, and is approximately 25 feet in width. Secondary ingress / egress is located along the southern property line, abutting the bank parcel, in a previously dedicated cross - access easement, also 25 feet in Staff Report — Gateway Hotel (NWSP 09 -003) Memorandum No. PZ 10 -046 Page 3 Parking Facility: 0 a width, and providing access through the bank parcel to Gateway Boulevard. Parking for hotels is based on one and a quarter (1.25) parking spaces per hotel room, thus requiring a total of 135 parking spaces for the 108 rooms proposed. The plan as designed accommodates 135 parking spaces, including 5 handicap spaces. The typical parking spaces are dimensioned 9 feet x 18 feet, with the handicap spaces shown as 12 feet x 18 feet with the associated 5 foot striped aisle. Standard parking space dimensions, outside of the CRA district, are 9.5 feet x 18.5 feet. This project is located outside the CRA district, and the applicant applied for an Engineering Division waiver of this parking standard, in part based upon the parking space dimensions applied to the other two parking lots on the same site (Hampton Inn and Regions Bank). The Engineering division has approved the waiver based upon consistency in design, thereby allowing the subject parking area to be designed consistent with the older Tots on the parcel. Landscaping: The proposed pervious or "green" area of the lot would be 41,211 square feet or 35% of the total site. The lanscape plan tabular data (Sheet L -1) indicates that 116 (91 native) trees and palms and 2,631 (1,434 native ) shrubs and groundcover are being provided. Typical trees being utilized in the planting scheme include Live Oak, Gumbo Limbo, Pink Tabebuia and Tibouchina, along with Royal, Sabal and Montgomery palms. Shrub material selected for the site include Cocoplum, Ixora, Indian Hawthorne, Dwarf Schefflera, Saw Palmetto and Croton. The typical groundcovers include a variety of Ferns, Fakahatchee Grass and Annuals. Staff is recommending two (2) conditions regarding improvements in the proposed landscape design. First, staff recommends the grouping of taller shrubs in the 6' to 8' height range be added along the east side of the hotel, at all locations between windows, to provide substantial plant material ranging between the depicted hedge height of 2' and palm trees at 25'. This will help soften the mass of the building. Secondly, staff recommends the elimination of smaller /isolated sod areas and replacement with a native planting scheme, in an effort to reduce irrigation demand (see 'Exhibit C" — Conditions of Appproval). Building and Site: Building and site regulations will be fully met when staff comments are incorporated into the permit drawings. The proposed four -story hotel building would have a typical roof height of 41 feet, with the average parapet wall extending to 45 feet, and taller parapet and arch features at 50 feet or below. The proposed building is in compliance with the maximum allowed height in the PID zoning district of 45 feet, with parapet walls being allowed to extend up to five (5) additional feet. The Staff Report — Gateway Hotel (NWSP 09 -003) Memorandum No. PZ 10 -046 Page 4 Design: Signage: floor plans (Sheets A.01 & A.02) show a mix of one and two sleeping room hotel suites. The hotel has a small meeting room, small eating area, exercise room, lobby and outdoor pool area with a barbeque. The elevation drawings (Sheets A.03 & A.04) show that the building would be designed utilizing many of the building characteristics of the Renaissance Commons project to the south, across Gateway Boulevard. The hotel is designed with the same "Mission Red" Monier roof tiles approved on several of the Renaissance Commons buildings, comparable decorative parapet design and building colors. The chosen paint colors are soft earthtone colors, mainly in the beige and cream range. The majority of the body of the building would be Sherwin Williams paints, "Kilim Beige" and "Netsuke ", accenting the different building pop - outs, with a slightly darker beige or tan color, "Latte ", at the base of building in certain areas. Another color, "Jersey Cream" is proposed to be used sparingly on the other building pop -outs. The accent color for the decorative parapet banding is proposed as "Divine White ". The applicant has provided the City with a letter documenting approval from the Quantum Architectural Review Committee (ARC) of the site plan and associated architectural drawings. The proposed site signage for the project consists of a monument sign along the entry from Quantum Boulevard, which will be required to be designed in accordance with the Quantum Park sign program and receive approval from the Quantum Architectural Review Committee (see `Exhibit C" - Conditions of Appproval). The building is proposed to have a series of dark green channel letter wall signs, in an Arial font, with individual letters ranging in size from 20 to 32 inches in height. RECOMMENDATION Staff has reviewed this request for new site plan approval and recommends approval, subject to satisfaction of all comments indicted in Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval. The Technical Application Review Team (TART) recommends that the deficiencies identified in this exhibit be corrected on the set of plans submitted for building permit. Also, any additional conditions recommended by the Board or City Commission shall be documented accordingly in the Conditions of Approval. S: \Planning \SHARED \WP \PROJECTS \Quantum Park Lot 2 \Gateway Hotel \NWSP 09- 003 \Staff report.doc The City of Boynton Beach November 17, 2014 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISON 100 E. Boynton Beath Boulevard P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 -0310 TEL: 561 -742 -6260 FAX: 561 - 742 -6259 www.boynton - beach.org Mr. John Vaughan Art and Architecture 54; SE 6th Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33483 Re: TownePlace Suites MMSP 15 -002 Dear Mr. Vaughan: In response to your request date - stamped October 2, 2014 and subsequent responses to staff comments date - stamped November 5, 2014, for the administrative review and approval of the modifications proposed to the above - referenced approved site plan, depicting the following: • Building, fagade, parking and landscape modifications to the previously approved Gateway Hotel site plan (as depicted on the attached drawing). Please be informed that the proposed changes on the revised plans date - stamped 11/5/14 & 11/17/14 are "minor" as defined within the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2 - Site Plan Review. This project may continue to be processed by the Building Division as a permit application, subject to the following conditions: 1. At time of permit submittal, please provide a larger /smoother curb transition between parking lot for proposed hotel and existing bank parking lot. 2. At time of permit submittal, please provide a revised sanitary manhole location which allows for a straight run from the building, as 90 degree angles will not work. 3. At time of permit submittal, please depict groupings of taller shrubs in the 6' to 8' height range, between windows on the east side of the hotel building, in order to provide plant materials in the gap between the 2' tall hedge material and tree canopies, to help soften the mass of the building (Condition of Approval #12 from original Gateway Hotel approval). 0 3 • Page 2 March 25, 2015 4. At time of permit submittal, please revise Photometric Plan to ensure all spot reading levels are below the code maximum of 5.9, and adjust the table on Sheet S1 (6.2 spot reading). 5. At time of permit submittal, please provide sign calculations for all signage proposed on the building to ensure what is depicted will meet the City's sign code. 6. The proposed monument sign does not conform to the Quantum Park Sign Program. At time of sign permit submittal, please revise the sign to conform. 7. Acceptance of these plans during the Minor Site Plan Modification process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated during permit review. Be advised that the proposed changes may require a modification to the building permit. Please contact me at (561) 742 -6262 if you have additional questions. Sincerely, Ed Breese, Principal Planner Cc: Andrew Mack, Building Official /City Engineer DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / FORESTRY / UTILITIES Comments: None X FIRE Comments: None X POLICE Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: None X PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None X PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 1. Approval is subject to all previous conditions of approval of NWSP 09- 003 and MMSP 15 -002. X COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Comments: N/A X ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: None X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS EXHIBIT "E" Conditions of Approval 3 Project name: TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel File number: NWSP 15 -001 Reference: 1 review plans identified as a New Site Plan with a March 10, 2015 Planning & Zoning date stamp marking. Page 2 I DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Comments: To be determined. Conditions of Approval S:\Planning \SHARED \WP \PROJECTS \Quantum Park Lot 2 \TownePlace Suites Hotel\NWSP 15- 001 \COA after P &D.doc