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Minutes 04-26-16 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ed Breese, Principal Planner David Katz, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director Ryan Wheeler, Vice Chair James Cherof, City Attorney Stephen Palermo Lisa Edmondson, Recording Clerk/ Brian Miller Prototype, Inc. Trevor Rosecrans Nicholas Skarecki Kevin Fischer Jewyl Stevens ABSENT: Floyd Zonenstein, 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. 3. Agenda Approval Upon motion duly made and seconded, the agenda was approved with the change under item B.1. of Women’s “Circle.” 4. Approval of Minutes from March 22, 2016 meeting Motion made by Mr. Skarecki, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve the March 22, 2016 minutes with the following changes:  Correction to the spelling of Mr. Rumpf’s name on page 1  Page 2 should read “Meadows” Daycare Facility  Page 3 should read “Home Depot Expo Center” Chair Katz requested that the minutes be more specific when including narrative regarding questions from board members. 5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff The Store- Stor-All project was postponed for 30 days on the Commission agenda from April Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 26, 2016 19th to May 17th at the request of the applicant. 6. New Business: 601 S. Federal Mixed Use A.1. – Request for postponement of applications for land use, rezoning, new site plan, height exception and community design appeals for proposed three-story office building and 28 unit apartment building, located at 601 S. Federal Highway. Applicant: Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, Inc. (partial notices to surrounding property owners and signs posted on property prematurely). Applications are proposed to be placed on the May Board agenda. Motion made by Mr. Rosecrans, seconded by Mr. Fischer, to postpone item A.1. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. The Women’s Circle (SPTE 16-001) B.1. – Approve request for an 18-month Site Plan Time Extension of a 4,581 square foot building addition to a 1,150 square foot office building for the social service business, located at 912 SE 4th Street, within the C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district. Applicant: Paula Winker, Studio Seven. Ms. Paula Winkler appeared on behalf of the applicant stating that since the original site plan approval, there have been numerous changes to the property including demolition of residences to the south and north, as well as changes to the parking lot, rear fence, patio, and landscaping. They are working with the architect on additional construction drawings and need additional time to complete the process of evaluating design and pricing changes. Staff had no objection to the extension of time. 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. Palermo, to approve SPTE 16-001. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. KLA Day Care (COUS 16-002 / MSPM 16-003) C.1. – Approve Conditional Use and Major Site Plan Modification request for the conversion of the former Pete Rose Ballpark Café to an 8,327 square foot day care facility and related site improvements, located at 1601 N. Congress Avenue, within the C-3 (Community Commercial) zoning district. Applicant: Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, Inc. Mr. Bradley Miller appeared on behalf of the applicant, outlining proposed changes to the existing structure to include converting the existing patio space into a play area, minimal reconstruction of the parking lot, removal of the northeast side loading zone, installation of a “speed table” to slow traffic and provide an entryway to walk children into the facility, installation of a security and buffer wall, and the addition of mixed landscaping. He noted that there would be parking available in the Catalina Center for the day care employees; 28 parking spaces are assigned to the daycare with other spaces in the center shared. The daycare facility will accommodate children from three months to five years old and currently has ten existing facilities; however, this will be their first in Palm Beach County. 2 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida April 26, 2016 Mr. Palermo questioned whether KLA has any other facilities in a “transient” area such as the nearby hotel. Mr. Miller responded that he was not sure, although there is another located in a shopping center. Vice Chair Wheeler specifically requested that the electrical box at the corner of the daycare inside the six foot high wall be either relocated or moved behind the wall so it’s not in the play area. Chair Katz confirmed that the connection between the prior restaurant and hotel will be closed off; that area will be used for administrative purposes. Chair Katz then opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one wishing to speak on this item. Mr. Rosecrans asked regarding the speed table affecting drainage and was advised that drainage will veer off in both directions to the catch basins. With regard to Mr. Skarecki’s concerns as to increased traffic and parking lot congestion, Mr. Miller pointed out that the restaurant will not be open in the mornings; however, they do not anticipate parking that far away from the daycare center. The Catalina Center will provide any additional parking needed. Motion made by Vice Chair Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve COUS16-002/MSPM 16-003. In a voice vote the motion passed 8-1, with Mr. Skarecki opposed. 7. Other - none 8. Comments by members Mr. Rosecrans asked if the City makes plans to change traffic signals as more traffic is generated. Mr. Rumpf Breese replied that traffic signals are under control of the county and if there is a problem recognized the county is alerted to do a study of the intersection and make a determination if changes are needed. 9. Adjournment Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. [Minutes prepared by L. Edmondson, Prototype, Inc.] 3