Minutes 10-25-16 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
David Katz, Chair Ed Breese, Principal Planner
Ryan Wheeler, Vice Chair David Tolces, Asst. City Attorney
Kevin Fischer Kathleen Hatcher, Senior Planner
Trevor Rosecrans
Nicholas Skarecki
Stephen Palermo
Floyd Zonenstein, Alternate
ABSENT:
James Brake, 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.
Chair Katz announced that former board member Brian Miller passed away on October
22nd after a long battle with cancer. Brian gave a lot of time to the City, giving many
hours, days, and weeks of service to the City. Brian's particular pet peeve was whether
a project had enough light. So rather than a moment of silence, everyone was asked to
turn on the lights they were asked to bring in memory of Brian.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion made by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve the agenda. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
4. Approval of Minutes from August 23, 2016, meeting
Motion made by Mr. Skarecki, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve the minutes of the
August 23, 2016, meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
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Boynton Beach, Florida October 25, 2016
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mr. Breese, Principal Planner, said the following items were approved by the City
Commission:
• Futures Automotive
• Surprise Motors
Chair Katz asked about the status of the dental facility that was approved (near the
Sonic). Mr. Breese said he had just received a minor modification. After a few tweaks to
the building plan, the plan remains for it to be built.
6. Old Business - none.
7. New Business
A.1. The Brass Tap (COUS 16-006) — Approve request for Conditional Use
for a Bar & Nightclub to allow liquor sales at an existing restaurant,
located at 950 N. Congress Avenue, Suite J-100, in the Boynton Village &
Town Center development, in the Suburban Mixed Use (SMU) zoning
district. (Conditional Use approval is required in connection with the
request for approval to sell liquor. The sale of liquor is projected to
increase revenues from the sale of alcohol to over 51% of total sales,
which changes the use from a "Restaurant" to a "Bar & Nightclub" use.)
Applicant: Mathew Baum, Craftmade Boynton, LLC, dba The Brass Tap.
Mathew Baum, 950 N. Congress Avenue, gave a brief background of the business as a
full service restaurant that has always been close to the 51% line to obtain a full alcohol
license. The plan is to have the same use going forward with this franchise, as with the
Pembroke Pines franchise where alcohol was just added, increasing sales by 10-15%.
The numbers at the Congress Avenue site, beer and wine combined with alcohol, would
be slightly more than the 50% threshold.
Mr. Wheeler asked about the condition of approval from Staff; Mr. Baum said yes, that
was what he had seen.
Ms. Hatcher did not have much to add, stating the matter is a standard housekeeping
formality where approval as a bar instead of just a restaurant is needed. There are no
changes in the operation other than having the liquor license. Staff recommends there
be 18 months for conditional use. There are no modifications to the site, so the 18
months should be sufficient for the BTR (Business Tax Receipt).
Chair Katz opened the floor for public comment. Seeing none, public comment was then
closed.
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Motion made by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Skarecki, to approve COUS 16-006. In
a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
B.1. Smart Starts Day Care (COUS 16-003/MSPM 16-006) — Approve
request for Conditional Use approval associated with a request for Major
Site Plan Modification approval for conversion of a 13,640 square foot
office building to a day care facility and related site improvements,
located at 3452 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard, in the C-1 (Office
Professional) zoning district. Applicant: Bradley Miller, Miller Land
Planning, Inc.
Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, 508 E. Boynton Beach Blvd., represented MG3, a
developer whose tenant is Smart Starts Day School. Mr. Miller gave a PowerPoint
presentation. Site location is the southeast corner of Knuth Road and Boynton Beach
Blvd. Various other uses permitted in the zoning passed by on the property until the day
school became interested. The existing building is being used, with the exterior
renovated. Smarts Starts prefers to be called a day school, even though the ages
served, 0-6, are like a day care; however the emphasis is on an educational program.
The presentation proceeded with descriptions of repurposed outdoors areas for
playground and landscaping, saving older trees, and adequate buffering. Public art will
be at entrance/courtyard. There will be 52 parking spaces for ample parking. This is
different from a usual school situation where there is a drop-off; Health Department
requires the child be brought inside the facility, checked in/out. Hours will be from 6:30
a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Some minor improvements are being done to widen Knuth Road, with
some restriping for designated left-turn lane into the property. Smart Starts has 10
existing locations, most in Miami area. The curriculum is bilingual English/Spanish. This
is a great reuse of a building that has needed improvements for a long time.
Mr. Wheeler asked if there are any plans for the remaining trees to have root barriers
installed to prevent damage to the new parking lot. Mr. Miller said there were not, but
some areas of the parking lot are going to have to be reconditioned. The drainage stays
the same with an additional pervious area. Some of the parking area has buckled up
and that will be addressed. Mr. Miller said the black olive trees with broken root systems
will need to be taken out and the pavement repaired.
Mr. Palermo asked to clarify the ages that would occupy the facility, and if the gaps
between the six-foot fence are small enough to keep the kids in. Mr. Miller said the rails
themselves will definitely be small enough. Mr. Palermo next asked if the drainage and
underground utilities will have to be reinstalled or replaced. Mr. Miller said the existing
drainage and sewer are in good shape, and no issues are anticipated. Part of an
electrical system currently feeding an existing sign will be buried as part of the project's
new signage.
Mr. Rosecrans wondered about the playground, if it will just be grass. Mr. Miller said he
assumed there will be playground equipment, but it hasn't been selected yet.
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Chair Katz wondered which side of the wall bordering the residential area will have
landscaping. Mr. Miller said the majority of the landscaping will be on the inside, as it is
now. Stonehaven has an existing wooden fence, and MG3 has spoken several times
with them about putting the six-foot fence in. The other side of the wall is already
landscaped. Landscaping on the interior will be increased immensely.
Chair Katz was concerned about the play area being in front, next to Boynton Beach
Blvd., and to what extent there would be protection for the young ones. Mr. Miller
explained the many renditions of conceptual plans, with ingress/egress of vehicles a
major factor. The six-foot fencing, landscaping, and personal security provided by the
staff will work with the traffic circulation plans.
Chair Katz opened and closed the floor for public comment as there was no one wishing
to speak on this item.
Motion made by Mr. Skarecki, seconded by Mr. Palermo, to approve COUS 16-003/
MSPM 16-006. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
Mr. Bradley Miller noted that it was a great touch with the lights and condolences for
Brian Miller's family.
8. Other- none.
9. Comments by members — None
10. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
[Minutes prepared by M. Moore, Prototype, Inc.]
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