Minutes 08-23-16
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
David Katz, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director
Ryan Wheeler, Vice Chair Ed Breese, Principal Planner
Kevin Fischer David Tolces, Asst. City Attorney
Trevor Rosecrans
Nicholas Skarecki
Brian Miller
James Brake, Alternate
Floyd Zonenstein, Alternate
ABSENT:
Stephen Palermo
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
Motion
made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Brake, to approve the agenda as
amended. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes from July 26, 2016 meeting
Chair Katz requested that Mr. Rosecrans’ name be added as also having attended the
training session put on by American Planning Association.
Motion
made by Vice Chair Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Brake, to approve the minutes of
the July 26, 2016 meeting as amended. In a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board
Boynton Beach, Florida August 23, 2016
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mr. Breese, Principal Planner, said the following items were approved by the City
Commission:
211 East Ocean Avenue
Transmittal of the EAR-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
6. Old Business
- none.
7. New Business
Surprise Motors - Pioneer Auto Care (COUS 16-004)
A.1. – Approve request
for Conditional Use for automotive sales accessory to an automotive repair
facility in the M-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district, located at 401 N. Railroad
Avenue. Applicant: Michel Beaubrun, Beaubrun Investment, LLC.
Chair Katz disclosed that he had driven by the shop and had also spoken to Mr.
Beaubrun on the phone.
Mr. Al Jacquet appeared on behalf of the Applicant showing a brief power point
presentation describing the proposed location of the business. Staff had approved the
Conditional Use with two recommendations: 1) two cars are to be stored inside the
facility, and 2) minor landscaping be provided on the exterior. The business has been in
operation for 14 years with no issues. There will be no advertising for sales of cars.
Storage of vehicles will be inside. The Applicant has agreed to both conditions.
Chair Katz opened the floor for public comment.
Mr. Steve Miller, 321 North Railroad Avenue, addressed the Board advising that he
owns the building directly across the street, has worked with Mr. Beaubrun in the past,
and was in support of the application.
Public comment was then closed.
Motion
made by Mr. Brake, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve COUS 16-004. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
Futures Automotive (COUS 16-005)
B.1. – Approve request for Conditional
Use for automotive sales in the PID (Planned Industrial Development) zoning
district, located at 121 Commerce Road. Applicant: Jorge Rodriguez of 2 JEM
LLC.
Mr. Michael Weiner appeared on behalf of the Applicant stating that staff had
recommended approval with the condition that all storage be indoors, which the
Applicant agreed to.
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Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board
Boynton Beach, Florida August 23, 2016
Chair Katz opened and closed the floor for public comment as there was no one wishing
to speak on this item.
Motion
made by Vice Chair Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Brake, to approve COUS 16-
005. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
8. Other
- none.
9. Comments by members
- Mr. Miller noted that the lights will be on at the
Boardwalk this or next week.
10. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
[Minutes prepared by L. Edmondson, Prototype, Inc.]
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