Minutes 10-27-15
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
David Katz, Chair James Cherof, City Attorney
Ryan Wheeler, Vice Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director
Steven Palermo Ed Breese, Principal Planner
James Brake Amanda Parker, Planner
Brian Miller
Trevor Rosecrans
Nicholas Skarecki
Chair Katz called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
Roll was called and it was determined a quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION
made by Mr. Brake, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve the agenda. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes, August 12, 2015 Special Meeting and
September 22, 2015 Meeting
Changes to the 8/12/15 meeting minutes were requested as follows:
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Under New Business, 1 paragraph, change “speak to” to “spoke in front
of”
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Page 3, 2 paragraph, 2 sentence, change “33” to “30”
Bear Road should be “Railroad Avenue”
MOTION
made by Mr. Brake, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, to approve the Minutes with
corrections as noted. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
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Mike Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director, reported that on October 6, the City
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Commission heard the Land Development Regulations Amendment the staff was
processing that allows for City initiated requests for rezonings and plat amendments in
connection with redevelopment efforts which was approved on second reading. On
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October 20, the Lake Worth Christian School conditional use and major site plan was
approved; the first reading of the Land Development Regulation item supporting
changes to the regulations applicable to gas stations was approved; MLK South and
Ocean Breeze East rezoning and land use plan amendment items were all approved on
second reading.
6. New Business
Chair Katz explained the nature of the proceedings. He announced that those wishing
to testify for or against any item were asked to raise their right hand and be sworn in.
City Attorney Cherof performed the swearing in for the hearings. Jennings Disclosures
were made by the Board members.
A. Novus Medical Office (MSPM 15-007) — Approve request for Major Site Plan
Modification to construct a 19,000 square foot medical inpatient facility and
associated site improvements on a 4.6 acre lot, located at 3005 South
Congress Avenue, on the west side of Congress Avenue, north of Charter Drive
North, within the C-3 (Community Commercial) zoning district. Applicant: Jeffery
C. Lynne, Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A.
Michael Weiner, Bry Wesche, and Mark Rickards appeared on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. Weiner addressed the Board regarding the project stating that this vacant parcel
was being purchased with the intent to build a detox and recovery assisted living facility
with 6 to 7 day stays, all patrons would be admitted voluntarily and will be either private
pay or insured, there will be no security risk as on-site staff will be present, and the
project meets all regulations and safeguards for such a facility in the City. He showed
slides of an existing similar facility in Port St. Lucie, addressed each City criteria for
appropriate development, and outlined anticipated advantages to the community.
Board discussion continued regarding the location of an outside smoking area, location
and construction of fences and secured gates, dispensing of drugs, the location of the
building in respect to nearby housing, floor elevations and drainage, and landscaping.
Chair Katz then opened the floor for comments on this item.
Marie Sekulich, 1534 Palm Land Drive, had questions regarding the height of the
fence, location of outside recreation, security measures, and access in and out of
the facility.
Joyce Mura, 1555 Palm Land Drive, questioned reference to an empty lot.
Chair Katz then closed the floor for comments on this item.
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Motion made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Rosecrans, to approve Novus Medical
Office (MSPM 15-007) subject to all staff comments. In a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously (7-0).
7. Other
- none
8. Comments by members
- none
9. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
[Minutes prepared by L. Edmondson, Prototype, Inc.]
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