Minutes 05-24-16
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
David Katz, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director
Ryan Wheeler, Vice Chair Ed Breese, Principal Planner
Brian Miller Andrew Mack, Director of Development
Trevor Rosecrans City Engineer
Stephen Palermo Farah Nerette, Assistant City Attorney
Kevin Fischer
Nicholas Skarecki
Floyd Zonenstein, Alternate (non-voting)
ABSENT:
Jewyl Stevens, Alternate
Chair Katz called the meeting to order at 6:30 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.
Mr. Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director, pointed out there is a text amendment (Item
D.1) which pertains to site plan approvals on the agenda. The Board requested to keep
Item D.1 in its original place.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion
made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve the agenda as
presented. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
4. Approval of Minutes, April 26, 2016 meeting
Motion
made by Mr. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve the minutes of the
April 26, 2016, meeting as corrected. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
(7-0).
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The following corrections were noted:
p. 1, under those present: Mike Rumpf was not present, but Ed Breese, Principal
Planner, was present
p. 1, under #5, The Store-All project should be The Stor-All
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p. 3, under Item #8, 2 line, Mr. Rumpf should be Mr. Breese
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mr. Rumpf said the following items from the May 17 City Commission agenda were
approved:
Site Plan time extension
Conditional Use approval and major site plan modification approval for KLA Day
Care
Request for Community Design plan appeal and site plan for Stor-All RV Boat
storage project
Mr. Rumpf advised that the City Manager requested an unofficial pin ceremony for the
Board volunteers at the end of the meeting.
6. Old 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.
601 S. Federal Mixed Use (LUAR 16-002)
A.1 Approve Future Land Use
Map amendment request from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Mixed Use
(MX), and rezoning from C-3 (Community Commercial) to MU-L2 (Mixed Use
Low Intensity 2) with a master plan for 28 apartments and 11,000 square feet of
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medical/professional office. Applicant: Mike Bertino, 601 SE 4 Street LLC &
601 S. Federal LLC.
Bradley Miller of Miller Land Planning, 508 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard, introduced the
applicant Mike Bertino and his partner Mike Dubois, his attorney Ken Kaleel, Civil and
Traffic Engineer Kyle Duncan, Jim Williams and Rudy Acevedo from the architectural
firm, and Kurt Dubberly from Miller Land Planning.
Mr. Miller asked and received approval to give his presentation on all four matters in
sequence. Mr. Miller then began a PowerPoint presentation, covering the following
items:
Location and history of property
Overview of the four requests
Land Use Map amendment
Corridor map for Federal Highway Corridor plan
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Zoning changes within the square footage and residential density
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maximums
Site Plan features
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Community Design Appeal
They cannot build property line to property line as required by Code
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Request 30-foot setback to provide for plaza and entry feature
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On southeastern side, request 19-foot setback due to utility easement and
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bus shelter requirement, and covered parking for bikes and scooters
On southwest corner, have amenities such as cabana building,
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landscaping, and fencing
Height Exception
Apartment building is at 65 feet height, with a 5-foot parapet (allowed by
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code)
A section in the middle goes up to 10 feet for architectural finish and
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screening of elevator shaft and mechanical equipment
Site Plan for multi-family units
Jim Williams, AW Architects, 7700 Congress, Boca Raton, discussed the elevations,
which focus on a Mediterranean design.
Mr. (Bradley) Miller listed the sustainable and green methods they will use as part of the
construction:
Cool roof with single-ply membrane roof
Low heat-island effect parking lot
Trees at maturity will provide 45% shade of parking area
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LED lighting in public areas (ceiling lighting)
Energy-star appliances
Pool heater with heat pump for natural gas
Low flow toilets and showers
Electric car charging stations
Gray water landscape irrigation
Bus shelter
Cleanable walk-off mats at all building entrances
Mr. (Bradley) Miller continued, addressing the four conditions of approval:
1. Engineering and Public Works request for street lighting
a.
FPL for providing FPL street lighting on adjacent right-of-way along SE 4
2. Engineering and Public Works replacement of water main on Federal Highway
a. It is a City of Boynton Beach water line
responsibility to replace
3. Fire Hydrants new style
a. They are fine with providing one new fire hydrant that is required, but do
not want to replace the working hydrant already there
4. Planning and Zoning #15 design standards for development in urban areas
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a. They believe they meet criteria
b. Architectural elements on apartment building along 4 Street
i. Is an apartment, not condo they want security for occupants
c. #15B (Federal Highway side)
i. Condition requests moving trees into right-of-way (would
necessitate short trees)
ii. Showed diagram of the landscaping
iii. Landscaping up against building keeps it away from overhead
power lines and breaks up facade of building
iv. Shade and shelter are already provided
Chair Katz then read the following agenda items into the record:
601 S. Federal Mixed Use (CDPA 16-001)
A.2. Approve request for a
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feet, to allow setbacks of 30 feet, 19 feet, and 45 feet for three (3) locations on
the site. Applicant: Mike Bertino, 601 SE 4th Street LLC & 601 S. Federal LLC.
601 S. Federal Mixed Use (HTEX 16-001)
A.3. Approve request for Height
Exception to allow the elevator tower and mechanical equipment enclosure for
the residential portion of the mixed use project to be constructed 10 feet above
the maximum allowable height of 65 feet in the MU-L2 (Mixed Use-Low
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Intensity 2) zoning district. Applicant: Mike Bertino, 601 SE 4 Street LLC & 601
S. Federal LLC.
601 S. Federal Mixed Use (NWSP 16-002)
A. 4. Approve request for New
Site Plan for 28 multifamily units (rental apartments) and 11,000 square feet of
medical/professional office on a 1.2-acre parcel located at the southwest corner
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of Federal Highway and SE 5 Avenue in the MU-L2 (Mixed Use-Low Intensity
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2) zoning district. Applicant: Mike Bertino, 601 SE 4 Street LLC & 601 S.
Federal LLC.
Chair Katz opened the floor to public comment on any one of the four items, A.1, A.2,
A.3, and A.4.
Tom McClure, 2004 S Federal Highway, applauded Mike Bertino for reaching out to him
as a member of BIG (Boynton Inland Group) and Boynton Coalition for Responsible
Development.
Harry Woodworth, 685 NE 15 Place, representing Inland Cove Community Association
(INCA), also thanked Mr. Bertino for reaching out to him. Mr. Woodworth wondered
what was on the opposite side of the seven-story apartment building and if it would be
compatible with that. He commented that he would like to have had earlier access to
look at the materials so they could be better informed.
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Linda Cross, 65 Casa Loma Boulevard, Unit 601, wondered if a six-story apartment
building would have been better than seven. She also asked what type of multi-family
project it would be in terms of affordability.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Katz closed the floor to public comment on the four
items.
Mr. (Bradley) Miller showed that Pence Park is to the west of the apartment building.
He said the 28 units need to fit into seven stories, and it works from a market
standpoint. The height exception is only five feet of the decorative feature, which they
think and screens the elevator shaft. He stated that
the apartments are intended to be market-rate units.
Bradley Miller addressed the following matters in response to questions from the Board:
surface parking, visibility of the decorative roof feature, use of the tandem parking
spaces, fire hydrant locations, FDC locations, and the accessibility route from finished
sidewalk to the floor of the plaza.
Mr. Skarecki wondered about the volume of parking around the park and asked if City
parking would be used for the project. Mr. Rumpf replied that there are pull-in parking
spaces at the west side of the park, but not designated paved spaces. He said repeat
violations would trigger discussion of using the tandem parking spaces.
Other items discussed were the classification of SE 4 Street as a collector; landscaping
plans for the island; EV charging station designation on the plan; seven stories versus
six stories; shared parking between two buildings; possible parking issues in the future
versus anticipation of walkability; parking not open to public within the development
unless doing business in the office building; parking sticker/permit system; origin of grey
water; 45 feet in height allowed in Community Commercial C3 zoning; and the current
legal owner of property is 515 Marlin LLC.
responses to the a
they agree with the first condition (street lighting). Staff agreed that the utility
departments would be responsible (second condition). Staff wants the developer to
replace the old fire hydrant with the new one. Regarding 15A and B, Mr. Rumpf said
that staff wants to put the landscaping further away from the building in order to
prioritize pedestrians being able to be close to the building. He showed a slide of the
implementation of shade and shelter requirements per Chapter 4 and addressed
security issues.
In response to a question about Condition #7, Andrew Mack, Director of Development,
City Engineer, commented that the applicant would be responsible for replacing the pipe
along their frontage on Federal Highway (151 feet). He added that an alternative
source would be service on SE 4 Street, which would require 350 feet of pipe.
Mr. Williams they increased the size of
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the windows facing the façade along Federal Highway. He said they do not favor
awnings as they do not last long, and he felt they are not desirable over office buildings.
He said the awnings would be 12.5 feet up from the sidewalk due to the height of the
windows, and three feet wide, and would be useless.
Additional items discussed were the relationship of sidewalk heights to flood zones, and
appearance of replacement of landscaped island with parking.
Assistant City Attorney Nerette, stated that the Conditions of Approval only relate to A4.
Mr. Kaleel noted that the correct owner of the property is Hidden Brook Corp.
Chair Katz re-opened the floor to public comment due to the volume of information
given.
Butch Buoni, 450 Horizons East, directly across the street from the project, stated he is
the President of Sterling Village Association and is representing 840 people. He said he
had spoken to Mr. Miller on the phone, but had no idea how complex the project was.
Mr. Buoni reported they already have problems with vagrants and vandalism. He
expressed concern about the safety of the park area at night, overcrowding, parking at
Pence Park, and apartment dwellers preferring to park on the street. Mr. Buoni
commented he would have liked to see the drawings ahead of time; he did not realize
the building would be that high. The agenda was not on the City website as of noon
yesterday.
Mary Nagle, 2006 S Federal Highway, said she lives down the street in Seagate. She
thought there was too much room devoted to parking. Ms. Nagle was upset by a staff
comment about downplaying the landscaping. She said the building looks plain and
thought the awnings would add to the interest.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Katz closed to floor to public comment.
Chair Katz stated that if they pass Item A.1, they would allow the building to go to 65
feet and possibly the additional five feet. The zoning would stay the same if there is no
amendment request that is passed they could only go to 45 feet. He said he would
he wanted to see the zoning remain C-3.
Motion
made by Mr. Palermo, seconded by Mr. (Brian) Miller, to approve LUAR 16-002
(Item 6.A.1). In a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-3, with Chair Katz, Mr. Skarecki,
and Mr. Rosecrans opposed.
Motion
made by Vice Chair Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Rosecrans, to approve CDPA
16-001 (Item 6.A.2).
Chair Katz stated he would vote against this item also, to remain consistent.
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In a roll call vote, the motion passed 5-2, with Chair Katz and Mr. Skarecki opposed.
Motion
made by Mr. Fischer, seconded by Vice Chair Wheeler, to approve HTEX 16-
001 (Item 6.A.3). In a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-3, with Chair Katz, Mr.
Skarecki, and Mr. Rosecrans opposed.
Motion
made by Vice Chair Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve NWSP 16-
002 (Item 6.A.4), with the change of the language for the engineering condition #1 and
leaving #7, #9, #15A and B for discussion with the Commission. In a roll call vote, the
motion passed 6-1, with Chair Katz opposed.
Chair Katz called for a short recess at 8:02 p.m.
Chair Katz called the meeting back to order at 8:10 p.m.
7. New Business
480 E. Ocean Avenue (MSPM 16-004)
A.1. Approve request for Major Site
Plan Modification approval to add 525 square feet of enclosed dining space to
the existing 936 square foot restaurant building and related site improvements,
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located at the southwest corner of Ocean Avenue and SE 4 Street, in the CBD
(Central Business District) zoning district. Applicant: Jim Williams, A&W
Architects.
Jim Williams, A&W Architects, said the restaurant has a new owner and a new operator.
They will be extending the front porch out, and enclosing it. The building will be glazed
all the way around, and there will be windows that can open up in good weather. They
do not want to change the character of the cottage. The parking lot will not be changed,
and landscaping changes will be minimal. He described a new sidewalk. Most of the
seating will be inside, whereas before, most was outside. Mr. Williams showed the
elevations, noting they will be installing a seven-foot hood since they will be cooking
onsite. The existing color of the cottage will not change.
Mr. Williams said he did not have a Google map-type view of the property. They will
expand towards SE 4 Street, not towards Ocean Avenue. The original sidewalk will
stay the same. Regarding handicap parking, he said there is no room to add a second
spot, and they have no intention of changing the existing parking. Mr. Breese, Principal
Planner, stated they would have to eliminate two regular spaces in order to add another
handicap space.
Chair Katz then opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one wishing to
speak on this item.
It was noted that the applicant agrees with all conditions.
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Motion
made by Mr. Rosecrans, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve 480 E. Ocean
Avenue, Item 7.A.1, (MSPM 16-004). In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
(7-0).
Sale of Used Merchandise - Consignment Shops (CDRV 16-001)
B.1.
Approve amendments to the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter
1, Article II. Definitions, and Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D. (Zoning Matrix
and Notes), to increase the locations where consignment shops and used book
stores are allowed, and to change the maximum size standard applicable to all
businesses that sell used merchandise. City initiated.
Mr. Rumpf presented the staff report, noting the change focuses on one aspect of used
merchandise terms and definitions, consignment shops. He reported that a
consignment shop in the area wished to locate in the City in a vacant bay, which is
20,000 square feet. He pointed out that consignment shops generally sell a higher
quality merchandise than secondhand shops. Other cities commonly have regulations
similar to the proposed amendments.
Mr. Rumpf reviewed the current regulations, and summarized the proposed
amendments, as presented in the staff report. He showed a matrix of uses in various
zones.
Mr. (Brian) Miller wondered why they would increase the number of such stores, citing
the lack of support for one on the east side of Federal Highway. Mr. Rumpf replied that
they do not want to base their regulations on factors that may influence a business,
such as location, weakness in the business plan, etc. The business that wants to come
in has been in business for 20 years. He did not anticipate a proliferation of the type of
use.
Upon further questions by Mr. (Brian) Miller, Mr. Rumpf stated they have not done a
survey of retailers in the City to find out what type of impact that might have, but he
pointed out there are distance separation requirements outlined in the amendment. Mr.
(Brian) Miller did not see the justification for the change.
Mr. Palermo wondered if the sprinkler system and other safety features would be
increased with the larger size. Mr. Rumpf explained that the fire standards do not
depend on the type of business, but on the building design, etc.
Mr. Rumpf said they are reluctant to enforce distance requirements to antique stores,
because they often cluster.
Chair Katz wondered if the amendment would allow for an overpopulation of pawn
shops, but Mr. Rumpf said the distance separation does not change applicable to pawn
shops.
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Chair Katz then opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one wishing to
speak on this item.
Motion
made by Vice Chair Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Rosecrans, to approve Item B.1
Sale of Used Merchandise Consignment Shops (CDRV 16-001). In a voice vote, the
motion passed (6-1) with Mr. Miller opposed.
Sale and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Boats (CDRV 16-002)
C.1.
Approve amendments to the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter
1, Article II. Definitions, and Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.D. (Zoning Matrix
and Notes), that in part, increase the locations where the sale and repair of motor
vehicles and boats are allowed, involving the C-3, C-4, PCD, M-1, and PID
Zoning Districts. City initiated.
Mr. Rumpf said that staff considers there to be multiple benefits of a Code review,
including furthering economic development. The City itself is service industry-based,
rather than industry-based. Since the City also has a marina, it should accommodate
related services.
Mr. Rumpf said that the main changes will affect auto repair and sales where a repair
shop ends up with a vehicle when the owner does not pay the bill. The shop would then
be allowed to sell the vehicle.
Mr. Rumpf described the existing regulations pertaining to the sale and repair of
vehicles and then summarized the proposed changes. He commented that if a vehicle
is for sale, it would have to be inside the shop or showroom, so the shops do not
become dealerships.
Mr. Rumpf reviewed the proposed regulations pertaining to the sale and repair of boats
in various Zoning Districts, noting that large buildings such as the Sports Authority store,
could be used for boat sales. He commented they are giving wider opportunities to boat
sales/repairs since Boynton Beach is a waterfront community, but the visual impact will
be controlled.
Mr. Rumpf presented a use matrix for boats, and one for motor vehicles.
In response to a question, Mr. Rumpf commented that the proposed amendments would
not affect existing covenants between property owners and the City not to do repairs of
vehicles or boats on property.
Mr. Skarecki asked if some businesses would be required to add screening, and Mr.
Rumpf answered in the affirmative. He noted that the M1 District has the most lenient
screening requirements, so they are introducing it through this change.
Chair Katz feared that the changes would encourage additional motor vehicle repair
shops, citing pollution/run-off. Mr. Rumpf said it might encourage more business. He
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stated, however, that building inspections are very sensitive to the pollution standards.
Chair Katz did not want to approve an item that would expand auto repair, since they do
tend to be messy and not well kept.
Mr. Rumpf stated that auto repair would not be allowed on arterial roadways, Boynton
Beach Boulevard, or US1. The ones that are there now were grandfathered in. The
amendments were initiated by the Planning and Zoning Department receiving repeated
contacts from repair shops wanting to sell one or two cars a year. It would allow a small
niche sales component of existing or new auto repair shops, and expand provisions for
water-dependent, water-related land uses boat sales and boat repairs.
Chair Katz opened the public hearing on the item.
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Michael Weiner, 10 SE 1 Avenue, stated he was appearing on behalf of George
Rodriguez, an owner of a warehouse that is over 10,000 square feet in the PID Zoning
District, not on an arterial roadway. He said large, industrial development has not
occurred in the area, and there are many vacancies in the area. Mr. Weiner said he is
asking for indoor storage inside warehouses with appropriate signage, not
demonstrating to the general public that they are a car dealer. They do not want any
outdoor storage, balloons, etc. He credited the internet with a new approach to auto
sales and said they want to use the warehouse space for these types of auto sales. He
said it would not affect the aesthetics of the area, nor increase the usage beyond what
the present parking categories require. Mr. Weiner emphasized the increase in e-
commerce, and how they could put the industrial buildings back to use. He wanted to
see acknowledgement that it would be a good idea for them to have PID occupied by
people and tenants.
Chair Katz verified that the client had sold exotic vehicles in the past, and
at this point, needs to store vehicles. Mr. Weiner said the client does not want to repair
the vehicles, only store them. He added they have been waiting for the Code to be
revised.
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Carol Mahoney, 737 SW 1 Avenue, spoke about Stor-All. She felt it was a danger to
the community. She wondered if the amendment would allow unregulated sales,
including RVs and boat repairs at the Stor-All.
Chair Katz responded that staff had sai-
condition for the Stor-All project; they will not be able to do repairs or sales. A brief
discussion ensued about the sign at the Stor-All facility, whether it was legal or not.
Steven Grant (Mayor of Boynton Beach), 136 NE 3 Avenue, speaking as an attorney,
stated he represented mechanics in the County. He said they are allowed to sell cars in
their lots, and it is regulated by the Division of Corporations. All mechanics are
regulated by the Department of Agriculture. He recognized the emergence of internet
commerce as a viable business. Mr. Grant noted they need to recognize the
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importance of the auto industry, and hoped perhaps a local facility would build electrical
vehicles.
Hearing no further comments, Chair Katz closed the public hearing.
Chair Katz wondered what the effect would be if they approved only the PID zoning.
Mr. Rumpf replied it would have very little effect. He added that Code Enforcement
would be the enforcing entity. He felt the regulations would be easy to enforce because
they are very straightforward. During the Conditional Use process, they will be
inspecting older properties and bringing them up to Code.
Mr. Skarecki wondered if Code Enforcement would enforce the new rules, and Mr.
Rumpf replied affirmatively.
In response to a question about comparisons with other cities, Mr. Rumpf stated that
most cities allow dealerships in open-field settings (traditional vehicle sales). His
research had shown a variety of situations. There could be special landscaping
requirements, lot, and showroom space requirements.
Mr. Palermo wondered if the new restrictions would encourage new business, and Mr.
Rumpf replied they would be a benefit to those types of business.
Motion
made by Vice Chair Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve Item C.1,
Sale and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Boats (CDRV 16-002). In a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously (7-0).
. Sustainable Parking (Heat Island Effect) and On-Street Parking (CDRV
D.1
16-003)
Approve amendments to the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS,
Chapter 4, Article V. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements, Section 3.
Special Reductions for Sustainability to include lowering the heat island effect as
an additional eligibility criterion for infill or redevelopment projects, and Section 4.
Exceptions to Providing Required Off-Street Parking to allow, in limited
circumstances, for parking spaces on both sides of the street to count toward
project parking requirements. City initiated.
Mr. Rumpf stated that this amendment was initiated through the review of a project; it is
the second opportunity to apply the Smart Growth initiative for sustainable parking
regulations for the City, created in 2014 for a large rental project. The green space
requirement of the standard was not equally applied throughout the City, paving the way
for retrofitting the sustainable parking requirements for the urban setting.
Mr. Rumpf reviewed the basis for the amendments: increasing the effectiveness of
sustainable development regulations.
Green Building System.
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are using a targeted standard of 50% for coverage of the tree canopy, as opposed to a
45% mentioned earlier. Other elements include light colored roofs, maximizing tree
type for coverage, lighter surfaces for parking areas, etc. The current provisions are
less restrictive.
- effect and reviewed the proposed amendments.
Mr. Rumpf mentioned what other cities have done.
Chair Katz then opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one wishing to
speak on this item.
Mr. Rosecrans wondered if there was a way to provide concessions that would increase
the sustainability and green building initiatives in order to use public parking spaces (in
reference to the 601 S Federal project). Mr. Rumpf said that was a possibility.
Motion
made by Mr. Palermo, seconded by Mr. Fischer, to approve Sustainable
Parking (Heat Island Effect) and On-Street Parking (CDRV 16-003). In a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously (7-0).
Storage Tanks, Silos & Hoppers (CDRV 16-004)
E.1 Approve amendments
to the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 3, Article V.
Supplemental Regulations, Section 3.T. Generators and Fuel Tanks to expand
the provisions and standards that regulate storage bins and silos for use by the
micro-brewery industry. City initiated.
Mr. Rumpf showed pictures, illustrating how breweries have gone into different
environments. It is a growing industry in Boynton Beach, and one such business has
grown so much that it would benefit by purchasing bulk grain. The proposed regulations
would add standards and limits to storage bins and silos. He said the silos would not be
allowed in front or side corner setbacks, unless they were very short.
Mr. Skarecki said that Palmdale has outdoor tanks, and wondered why the City would
want to control these silos. Mr. Rumpf said those were for fuel distribution, and were
probably a non-conforming use. He said the only regulations now pertaining to those
were on the generators in the fuel tanks. The proposed regulations are not tailored to a
tall (30-40 foot) high tank.
Mr. Palermo asked if the silos/tanks would be subject to regulations regarding hurricane
force winds. Mr. Rumpf replied they would have to meet the same requirements that all
permitted building structures do, such as wind loads, etc. He added that if the
manufacturer does not come forward with the required specifications, they would have
to provide engineered certification that the structure meets all the standards, including
wind load.
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Chair Katz then opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one wishing to
speak on this item.
Motion
made by Mr. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Skarecki, to approve Storage Tanks,
Silos & Hoppers (CDRV 16-004). In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
8. Other
Vice Chair Wheeler requested a status update on the new FEMA flood maps. Mr. Mack
responded that the City is on track. As soon as the appeal period expires, they will
have six months, and then the maps will be adopted (codified).
Chair Katz requested that staff put large attachments on a jump drive for the future.
9. Comments by members
Discussion by Board of proposed training session
from American Planning Association
Chair Katz mentioned there might be funding for two members to attend (normally a
cost of $50-$60), and Mr. Rumpf said the amount is an estimated cost. The tentative
date is July 15.
Vice Chair Wheeler volunteered to go if it worked with his schedule, and had no issue
paying for it if more than two others go. Mr. Rosecrans, Mr. Fischer, Mr. Miller (Section
2 and 3), and Mr. Palermo also expressed interest in attending. Chair Katz asked staff
to advise him of the budget.
Mr. Rumpf distributed City pins to all members of the Board, as directed by the City
10. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
[Minutes prepared by J. Rubin, Prototype, Inc.]
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