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Minutes 02-28-17MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017, AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: David Katz, Chair James Brake Stephen Palermo, Alternate Andrew Podray Trevor Rosecrans Nicholas Skarecki, Alternate Ryan Wheeler Floyd Zonenstein ABSENT: Kevin Fischer, Vice Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director James Cherof, City Attorney Hannah Matras, Senior Planner Ed Breese, Principal Planner 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 and duly seconded to approve the agenda. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (8-0). 4. Approval of Minutes from December 27, 2016, meeting Motion made by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Podray, to approve the December 27, 2016, minutes. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (8-0). 5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff — None 6. Old Business — None Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 28, 2017 7. New Business Chair Katz proposed all the items associated with Ocean One be consolidated. With the consent of the applicant, Mr. Cherof said the items could be consolidated. Bonnie Miskel of Dunay, Miskel, and Backman, attorney on behalf of the petitioner, agreed. Chair Katz proceeded to swear in those who would testify and read the four items into the record. Ms. Miskel introduced the background to the Ocean One project. The site is located on the south side of East Boynton Beach Blvd., east of Federal Highway, north of Ocean Avenue, and just west of NE 5t" Street. An aerial view of the location was shown, with an overview of the surrounding properties in the core of the Mixed Use High Intensity (MU -H) zoning. Next was a review of the requests and applications along with the zoning map and the proposed master plan. The site is a Master Plan Project. Two phases are associated with this site; Phase 1 is the focus for this presentation. Phase 1 is the north half of the site, comprised of two property cards. One is CRA -owned, who have consented to the applications, while the balance of site is controlled and owned by the petitioner. Phase 2 is under discussion with a hotel provider for the southwest quadrant, with a residential condominium building planned for the southeast quadrant. Phase 1 residential is intended as a market rental. A landscaped rendering with the amenities deck of the site was shown. The Phase 2 area will be landscaped with grass and around the perimeter while Phase 1 is being completed. The petitioner is meeting the requirements of the parking code by providing 413 parking spaces, which will actually be exceeded within the garage and with some surface -level parking. Sandy Peaceman, architect with Cohen Freedman Encinosa, showed the ground floor plan, explaining the commercial space, lobby, pool and amenities, health and fitness center, vehicle drop off, sidewalks, retail, elevations, covered public arcade, handicap ramp and stairs, resident parking, interior court area, and the balconies. On the upper levels are eight residential stories, a seven -story garage, and a double -height, single story lobby/building entrance. Various architectural elements were explained with project renderings looking at the project from different directions. Also featured were the retail spaces, sidewalks, landscaping, public art displays from local artists, shadow and light boxes, and an interior pool view. Ms. Miskel stated that Boynton Beach requires two waivers of the project for community design appeal. One requirement is to have fagades wrapping the parking garage, which has been done with a fagade and shadow boxes on the lower level which appear to be habitable. The second requirement relates to build -to -line on the north end of the project where the petitioner has tried to create larger pedestrian landscaping, pulling the building back to create gathering space. Reasoning was given as to why the plans cannot comply with the build -to line. 0 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 28, 2017 Ms. Miskel addressed the abandonment request on Boynton Beach Blvd. Previously there was a turn lane, a remnant from when the boulevard was intended to be larger. As the amount of anticipated traffic going towards the waterway diminished with the residential nature of the developments, the turn lane is no longer needed. There has been an interest by the City to create on -street parking on Federal Highway. As has been done in Del Ray Beach, where Federal Highway has been narrowed for parking in both directions, this seems to be the way cities that are trying to be more urban and walkable in nature try to slow down traffic. A portion of the site is being dedicated back to the public for purposes of on -street parking. Chair Katz asked for Board comments. Mr. Wheeler wondered about conditions of approval. Ms. Miskel said they have worked diligently with Staff and everything has been worked out. Mr. Wheeler next asked about handicap parking spots. Ms. Miskel said on the surface, no, but they have met handicapped requirements within the building. Temporary spaces will be incorporated into permanent spaces in Phase 2. Engineer Josh Horning, Kimley-Horn, answered Mr. Wheeler's concerns about utilities, stating the water mains will be upgraded with the fire hydrants on the south side to be constructed during Phase 1. There will be no stub -outs for the water and sewer yet on Phase 1. Regarding overhead utilities to be put underground, Mr. Horning said the plan is to go underground through a duct bank along 6th Court. Mr. Rosecrans asked about residential, public, and commercial parking, and what will stop residents from using the commercial parking. Ms. Miskel stated the location of the commercial parking is such that it would be less convenient for the residents to use. Mr. Peaceman said there are residential units on the ground floor and there will be assigned spots for them, but moving up the building, there are seven floors of parking and eight floors of building, so it makes no sense to park on the ground floor when they can park at the same level of their unit. Ms. Miskel said this is a market rental project with one space assigned to each unit, with the pool available for the balance. There is ample parking for all purposes and requirements. Mr. Rosecrans asked about pervious areas, and wondered if there is any green space. Mr. Peaceman stated there is landscaping around the exterior of the building and on the interior courtyard. On the Phase 2 site, the whole lot will be all green until it is built, but the design will be similar to Phase 1 with an internal court. Also, Phase 2 will be a smaller residential portion. Mr. Palermo inquired about the height above FEMA flood zone, and if there is a basement. Mr. Peaceman stated there is no basement and, for insurance purposes, they will construct a foot above the required FEMA floodplain, or 9.6 NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Datum which measures from the same height for all building projects). Mr. Palermo next asked about timelines for each phase. Ms. Miskel said Phase 1 will commence within months of approval. Phase 2 is hoped for in two years, as the hotel operator is still open to negotiations. The last residential part will be market driven, so 3 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 28, 2017 timeline is uncertain. Mr. Podray disclosed that he had worked with Ms. Miskel in the past, and he is the owner of the Casa Costa commercial units. He asked to be walked through the first floor of the commercial parking, assuming the on -street parking is already taken, and wondered how many venues there are to get out of the first floor garage. Mr. Peaceman said that in addition to the west side ramp, egress can be made towards 6th Court, and out onto the internal drive and go either way from there. Mr. Brake asked about the daily trip counts. Adam Kerr, Kimley-Horn traffic engineer, stated the daily trips with Phase 1, and with Phase 2, would be 3,556, with Phase 1 alone being roughly half of that figure, under 2,000. Mr. Brake wondered if the front of the building was decided to be on Boynton Beach Blvd. to line up with Marina Village. Ms. Miskel said it was partly the lot configuration, but the park to the northeast and the residential to the north, it made sense to have the entry on Boynton Beach Blvd. Also, Federal Highway is too busy for pickup/drop offs. They expect to have very good retail users fronting on Boynton, with outdoor seating with some views on the northeast corner. Ms. Miskel explained the reasoning behind placements for the sellable units. Mr. Zonenstein wondered about security features. Mr. Peaceman said all of the exterior doors and elevators will be fob operated, closed circuit television at all entrances, a main security desk. As the plans develop the owner will hire a security consultant. Chair Katz asked about the proposed height of the residential building in Phase 2. Ms. Miskel said it should be comparable to Casa Costa or Marina Village. As the power lines will all be underground, Chair Katz wondered about the use of live oaks instead of palm trees as they provide more shade. Jaime Calabrese, landscape architect, stated everything along Federal Highway will be high-rise cultivar live oaks installed in tree pits, and the only palm trees will be to note the vehicular entryway. This property will exceed 80% native plants and trees. Regarding the number of parking spaces on the surrounding streets, Ms. Miskel said there are 49 on -street parking spaces, and Phase 2 will have another 45 +/- spaces, plus on the driveway in between the buildings. Handicap parking quota has been met inside the garage. Chair Katz suggested, as a condition of approval, that three or four handicap spaces be added on the outside, closer to the commercial space. Ms. Miskel had no objections to that. Chair Katz next asked about additional allowances for density because of the TOD. Ms. Miskel said the Mixed Use High Residential is being applied for. Ms. Matras stated that all projects in TOD Mixed Use have a 25% increase in density, and this project is using that 25%. Mr. Rosecrans asked about the 25 excess parking spaces, and 40 which are in the south parking lot. Ms. Miskel accounted for 360 in garage, 38 on street, and some along the driveway between Phase 1 and Phase 2, which totals 439. For Phase 2, of the 50 shown marked in red on the plans, 45 are on the driveway and on the surface lot. Accommodations will be further addressed in the Phase 2 plans, working within the height and parking limitations. Mr. Peaceman restated that Phase 2 has 138 units, and the hotel has even less of a requirement, so whatever displaced units there are will go M Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 28, 2017 into the Phase 2 parking structure. Mr. Palermo inquired about cell towers or TV reception dishes, and Ms, Miskel says there are none in the plan. As to whether there will be any vehicle charging outlets, Ms. Miskel said yes, that issue is being addressed. Chair Katz asked Staff about information he had received concerning the MPO and that within the next 25 years there is no train station planned for Boynton Beach Blvd., so he was wondering why there is a TOD allowance for such projects that won't happen. Mr. Rumpf discussed future planning and funding, and at the moment there is no demand for Boynton Beach to be targeted, and that there is planning to support future transit. Chair Katz opened the floor to public comment for item A.1. • Harry Woodworth, resident, appreciates the wider sidewalks and set -backs. He suggested attention be given to transmitter/receiving antennas for first responders due to all the metal and concrete in the new construction, that in - building amplification systems be built into the original plans, or at least conduits be built in, as a proactive measure. Staff said that the matter has been discussed with the developer and IT is sensitive to the situation. • Allan Hendricks, resident, stated this property is pivotal to the success of downtown, and is concerned with adequate sidewalks along all new construction for pedestrian -friendly environment. Ideally, he suggested 16 foot sidewalks for room for dining, pedestrians, landscaping with some sort of cover, such as a colonnade or awnings. Ms. Miskel and Mr. Peaceman stated the sidewalks for this project range from 14 to 30 feet due to the public plaza area. • Yvonne Skovron, resident, disagreed with some statements on use of on -street parking by residents, suggested a parking limit with fines reasoning that would encourage the use for retail use. She voiced concern for promoting the retail leasing; a 3D rendering for the roofline that residents across the street would see; color palette, public art displays; bus stops on Federal Way and Boynton Beach Blvd.; and what sort of hotel chain and clientele are considered for Phase 2. Chair Katz stated it is not the purview of this Board to get into the marketing or business plan of an applicant. Ms. Miskel addressed all the questions. The City has a public art requirement and is responsible for approval of recommendations. The bus stop will be relocated, incorporated into the building fagade for a covered seating area, but the particulars are up to Palm Tran. • Robert Lewis, resident, asked about the mix of Phase 1 apartments and the cost, whether they are affordable or luxury units. Mr. Breese stated there will be 152 studio/1-bedroom units and 79 2 -bedroom units. Chair Katz again stated it is not the purview of the Board to get into the marketing plan of the applicant. • Barbara Hamilton, resident, had concerns about the additional traffic Phase 1's 2000 encounters per day in an already congested area. Ms. Miskel stated the entire day's traffic for retail and residential is projected at approximately 1,700, and explained the various entrances to the garage and how the traffic will be 5 Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 28, 2017 distributed throughout the day. • Angelo Anzalone, resident, had concerns about parking for retail spaces, that people looking for a quick in -and -out will not use the parking lot, and feels that street parking will be occupied most of the day causing an overflow to other lots with increased liability. Chair Katz closed the floor to public comment. Chair Katz called for votes on the following items: A.1. Ocean One (REZN 16-001) — Approve Ocean One rezoning from Central Business District (CBD) to Mixed Use High Intensity (MU -H) District with a proposed two-phase master plan for a total of 358 multi- family rental units, 12,075 square feet of commercial retail space and a 120 -room hotel. Applicant: Davis Camalier / Ocean One Boynton, LLC. Motion made by Mr. Podray, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, to approve REZN 16-001. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (8-0). A.2. Ocean One (ABAN 17-001) — Approve request for abandonment of a portion of right-of-way of Boynton Beach Boulevard east of Federal Highway, and NE 6th Court between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, in conjunction with request for new site plan approval of Ocean One mixed use project. Applicant: Davis Camalier / Ocean One Boynton, 11C;. Motion made by Mr. Zonenstein, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve ABAN 17-001. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (8-0). A.3. Ocean One (CDPA 17-001 & 17-002) — Approve requests for a Community Design Appeal of 1) Chapter 3, Article III, Section 5.C., "Build -to -line", which requires buildings to be constructed with a build -to - line of 0 to 15 feet, to allow a setback of approximately 19 feet, and 2) Chapter 4, Article III, Section 6.F., "Off -Street Parking Area Standards", which requires facades of parking garages that front on an arterial or collector roadway to be wrapped with habitable space. Applicant: Davis Camalier / Ocean One Boynton, LLC. Motion made by Mr. Rosecrans, seconded by Mr. Podray, to approve CDPA 17-001 & 17-002 . In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (8-0). A.4. Ocean One (NWSP 16-002) — Approve request for a New Site Plan for multi -family residential (rental apartments) consisting of 231 dwelling units within an eight (8) -story building, retail space, and associated recreational amenities and parking on 1.93 acres. Applicant: Davis Camalier / Ocean One Boynton, LLC. X Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Boynton Beach, Florida February 28, 2017 Chair Katz voiced discussion based on conditions of approval that the applicant agrees to all conditions of approval including four handicap spots on -street. Ms. Miskel stated it can be done. Mr. Podray added his experiences with Casa Costa, noting that survival of the retail businesses will depend on easy access and on -street parking is needed all the way around. Mr. Podray suggested on -street parking along Boynton Beach Blvd. as a condition of approval. Ms. Miskel stated that would be two additional spaces at best due to the location of a major intersection and DOT standards. Mr. Podray mentioned experiences with HOAs blocking parking which would kill the project, recommends looking at the parking solutions once more. • Phil Morris, part of team, developer and principal owner of Worthing Place in Del Ray Beach, spoke of success of his analogous project and feels Ocean One will work fine with the amount of proposed retail. Ms. Miskel explained that the ADA requirements will require that the additional handicap spaces will need to be in the surface lot and possibly along the driveway. On -street will be challenging based on width of the space available, but an attempt will be made. Mr. Cherof recommended coming up with a specific plan and talking to a Commissioner before it reaches the City Commission level and see if one of the Commissioners will make a motion more specifically in a manner that would be binding. Motion made by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Podray, to approve NWSP 16-002, with additional conditions of approval. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (8-0). 8. Other — None 9. Comments by Members — None 10. Adjournment Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. [Minutes prepared by M. Moore, Prototype, Inc.] 7