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Minutes 12-17-18 DRAFT MINUTES a PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018, 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: STAFF: David Katz, Chair Ed Breese, Principal & Zoning Administrator Trevor Rosecrans, Vice Chair Charles Weiss, Asst. City Attorney Butch Buoni Hannah Matras, Senior Planner Malcolm Gropper Jennifer Johnson, Prototype, Inc. Will Hatcher (late arrival) Chris Simon Floyd Zonenstein Golene Gordon, Alternate Lucas Vogel, Alternate ABSENT: APPLICANTS/SPEAKERS: Bradley Miller Jose Obeso Chair Katz called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present. Ms. Gordon was seated for Mr. Hatcher, who arrived later. 3. Agenda Approval Upon motion duly made and seconded, the agenda was approved, with the addition of item B.A. Appointment of Vice Chair. 4. Approval of Minutes -n/a 5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff Mr. Breese stated there were no Staff Reports for this item; however, welcome was given to two new Board Members, Chris Simon and Golene Gordon. The new members introduced themselves. Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Page 2 December 17, 2018 6. Old Business —None 7. New Business 7.A. Request: Approve Country Trail PUD annexation (ANEX 19-001) Applicant: M21) Country Trail, LLC Request: Approve Country Trail PUD Future Land Use Map amendment from Palm Beach County's Medium Residential with a maximum density of 5 du/acre (MR-5) to Low Density Residential (LDR) with a maximum density of 7.5 du/acre. Applicant: M21) Country Trail, LLC Request: Approve Country Trail PUD rezoning from Palm Beach County's AR, Agricultural Residential, to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Applicant: M21) Country Trail, LLC Chair Katz disclosed he had spoken with Bradley Miller and staff, Mr. Gropper had spoken with staff. Mr. Miller, Miller Land Planning, asked that this presentation also cover 7.A. and 7.B., and made the presentation on behalf of the applicant as well introducing the team present. High points included: • Land is currently under jurisdiction of Palm Beach County, asking it be brought into the City of Boynton Beach by the application for annexation. • Site plan proposes 26 units, zero lot lines, 5 units per acre, 5 acre development. • County does not object to the annexation. Chair Katz then opened the meeting for public comment. • Julia Davidow, 2314 SW 23rd Cranbrook Drive, HOA President, The Estates of Silverlake. Voiced concerns given in a 2-hour workshop (16 concerns among 30 people): o What is the objective effect of on home values on single family homes that surround this proposed development on three sides? Feels the quality and value of Silverlake will be negatively impacted by blocking light, sun, sky, and air. Should be complimentary to the landscape in use, upsetting current ecosystem. o The property proposed with redevelopment has been an agricultural parcel and contains a substantial lake. It appears this plan must destroy the lake. What is proposed for the lake and the wildlife habitat near it? o Drainage on two or three estates of Silverlake. Each development must pay for its own water. Annexing this parcel to the City of Boynton Beach may be a burden on the infrastructure (canals, sewer lines, power services, and drainage). Does the density of this proposal push the sensitivity of the balance between land and water to a tipping point? • Robert Long, 1620 Palmland Dr. Concerned about traffic, especially during construction, and what it will do to the roads. Existing conditions will be compounded with new construction and then eventually accommodating traffic from an additional 26 homes (50 more cars?). • Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27�h Way, had several points: Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Page 3 December 17, 2018 o Additions for the landscaping plans to include sweet almond to attract butterflies of endangered species. o Brown metal rooftops are not environmentally correct, should consider switching to white; accent brown walls be switched to gray or some color more reflective. o Flat roofs be considered for solar at some point as per current trends. o Asks Board make a condition of approval for electric car chargers as there are none listed in the site plan. • Darrin Simmons, 40 Country Lake Circle, President Serrano HOA. (name inaudible), Attorney for Serrano HOA, spoke on behalf of the HOA and primarily on the topic of traffic. Serrano is the road into the new development, anyone entering must drive through Serrano. Mr. Simmons added comments on existing traffic and safety conditions as represented by a map of the affected streets and neighborhoods; also, spoke on the financial difficulties small HOAs have providing upkeep of a development as it ages. • Roger Saberson, 2740 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. (Past chair of PDB) Spoke about the incongruity of density and building styles between the existing community and the new development, in particular setbacks, swales, buffers, and separation between buildings. (comments mostly inaudible) • Denise Saberson, 2740 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. Technical comments in comparing new development to Serrano, in that Serrano has a 6 foot wall separating that project from Silverlake, and that there are no drainage problems. Proposal states wooden fences, which 30 years history of the site saw at least three wood fences destroyed by hurricanes and will rot and deteriorate. Wood is not a permanent buffer; six foot concrete walls are needed to protect against drainage problems and for security. • Josie O'Donnell, 2538 SW 23rd Cranbrook Place. This parcel is landlocked, ingress and egress go through neighboring communities; how will this impact fire, police, EMS services, as well as to surrounding communities? Has a photometric study been conducted? Has there been a soil study, especially converting agricultural land to residential for contamination issues? • Liz VanDerhoof, 2333 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. Spoke about location of proposed clubhouse adjacent to neighboring one-story homes. Setbacks result in an invasion of privacy. It is not intended as an amenity to neighboring communities, so should be located in the center of the proposed development which it serves. • Becki Payner, 2305 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. Will there be security cameras at the property lines? Will there be a gated entrance to the community? What is the timetable for the development, and to whom are concerns and suggestions to be addressed? What type of association will there be? What is the proposed cost per unit and how will that affect the value of the adjacent properties? • Beverly Longren (phonetic), 2363 SW 23rd Cranbrook Drive. Spoke about flood plain and elevation concerns; that the new development is not in keeping with majority of adjacent properties; and that the City of Boynton Beach does not enforce Code and PUD on HOA property and has not for 20 years (from personal experience). • (inaudible), 21 Country Road, gave history of(unintelligible) relationship with Boynton Beach since 1957 to contract for services including waste water treatment and fire/rescue, paying Boynton Beach more than $1.2 million a year for these services. Concerned specifically about density, height, and (unintelligible). Also, life-safety issues, setbacks, Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Page 4 December 17, 2018 etc. Major concerns are with the site plan, not the annexation or rezoning. • Kasia Pisco, 2321 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. Spoke about concerns about the plantings proposed around Silverlake, in particular the removal of live oaks. Also, who will provide upkeep of the proposed wall? • Chris King, 2667 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. Spoke about three concerns: four of the two- story units look into his house day and night; property values will drop; drainage/flooding issues. Asks the houses be one-story, single-family homes. • Allen Davidow, 2314 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. Does not believe Boynton Beach would want to reduce the property values of an existing community by allowing a new development such as the one proposed. Silverlake takes pride in their homes and encourages the Board to drive around and see for themselves the homes in impacted area. • Mike Smith, 2563 SW 23rd Cranbrook Dr. Observations on the site plan: no homes in the area have a zero plot line, developer will buy low and sell high, density issues, flood plain history. Development doesn't need to be so large. Chair Katz closed the floor to public comment. The Board had various questions for the developers (engineers and designers)regarding: • Stormwater and run-off, accommodations with elevations and for drainage with berms and swales; • Concrete vs. wooden wall, existing fences and chain link; • Septic issues (water and sewer to be extended into site from Serrano); • Traffic study done (approved, meets standards); • Turn-arounds for fire/rescue (radius reviewed by fire department and complies with Code requirements); • A photometric plan is part of the site plan (no spillage); • Density issues (complies with the 5 units per acre zoning) and setbacks. Board members made comments on the proposal presentation and site plan, clarifying several points previously discussed along with issues from resident comments, before entertaining motions. Motion made by Mr. Gropper, seconded by Mr. Buoni, request to approve Country Trail PUD annexation (ANEX 19-001). In a roll call vote, the motion passed (4-3) with Mr. Zonenstein, Ms. Gordon, and Chair Katz dissenting. Motion made by Mr. Gropper, seconded by Mr. Rosecrans, request to approve Country Trail PUD Future Land Use Map amendment from Palm Beach County's Medium Residential with a maximum density of 5 du/acre (MR-5) to Low Density Residential (LDR) with a maximum density of 7.5 du/acre. In a roll call vote, the motion failed (5-2) with Mr. Zonenstein, Ms. Gordon, Mr. Simon, Mr. Rosecrans, and Chair Katz dissenting. Motion made by Mr. Gropper, seconded by Mr. Buoni, request to approve Country Trail PUD rezoning from Palm Beach County's AR, Agricultural Residential, to PUD, Planned Unit Development. In a roll call vote, the motion failed (5-2) with Mr. Zonenstein, Ms. Gordon, Mr. Simon, Mr. Rosecrans, and Chair Katz dissenting. Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Page 5 December 17, 2018 7.13. Approve Country Trail PUD New Site Plan to construct a new development with 26 two-story single-family residences and associated site improvements on a 5.17 acre site. Applicant: M21) Country Trail, LLC Noting the presentation for 7.A. above, the following observation was made: As two of the three requests under 7.A. were denied, this item must also be denied. Some clarifying discussion followed. Motion made by Mr. Gropper, seconded by Mr. Rosecrans, to approve Country Trail PUD New Site Plan to construct a new development with 26 two-story single-family residences and associated site improvements on a 5.17 acre site. In a roll call vote, the motion failed unanimously (7-0). [Recess for eight minutes.] Upon returning from recess, Ms. Gordon departed and Mr. Hatcher was seated. As a new Board Member, Will Hatcher introduced himself. 7.C. Request: Approve Boynton Beach Mall Future Land Use Map Amendment from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Mixed Use Low (MXL). Applicant: City- initiated. Request: Approve the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element text amendments to delete the Boynton Beach Mall DRI form the list of DRI-classified sites. Applicant: City-initiated. Hannah Matras, Planner, gave the background and reasoning behind the requests, citing changing trends for malls nation-wide. Chair Katz had a question on the timeline of the application, then asked simply how this proposal came about; Ms. Matras noted the current assessments of the properties and they did not meet highest and best use projections. Additional history was given, future use was discussed. Also addressed were the issues related to pervious vs. impervious areas of the parking lots; this will definitely be resolved with new plans/developments and there is Code regulation to cover it in most districts. Chair Katz opened the meeting for public comment. • Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27�h Way, noted a new type of pervious concrete and has forwarded to Staff the Sentinel article on the product. • Leo Abdella, 108 Lakeshore Dr., West Palm Beach; however, represents Christ Fellowship Church, wanted to voice they are in favor of the request. The church has been successful at the mall location and looks forward to improvements of the location to enhance the total experience. Chair Katz closed the floor to public comment. Motion made by Mr. Buoni, seconded by Mr. Zonenstein, for request to approve Boynton Beach Mall Future Land Use Map Amendment from Development of Regional Impact (DRI) to Mixed Use Low (MXL). In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0). Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Page 6 December 17, 2018 Motion made by Mr. Gropper, seconded by Mr. Buoni, for request to approve the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Element text amendments to delete the Boynton Beach Mall DRI from the list of DRI-classified sites. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0). 7.D. Request for Major Site Plan modification approval to construct one-story building additions totaling 6,657 square feet, to an existing three (3) building, 10,865 square foot, warehouse complex, for a total of 17,722 square feet, and related site improvements. Applicant: Jose Obeso, J.A.O. Architects &Planners. Jose Obeso made a presentation for the project. [Mostly inaudible, please refer to board packet.] Chair Katz had questions about replacing the parking; however, there were no other questions from the Board. Chair Katz opened the meeting for public comment. • Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27�h Way, likes the landscaping, especially the plants to attract butterflies, and asks that perhaps sweet almond or comparable plants also be incorporated to attract endangered species. Wondered if solar might be added to the big, flat rooftops. Also wondered in reducing the parking area, if electric car charger stations could be added. Chair Katz closed the floor to public comment. Chair Katz asked if the applicant agrees to all conditions of approval. Louis Vlahos, landscape designer, commented on the landscaping, particularly keeping the existing canopy of trees, and will add the butterfly-attracting plantings where they are likely to survive. Concerning sufficient buffering to the homes on the west, there is an existing seven-foot concrete wall, and there is no room to plant any additional trees. There are eight-foot wide buffers up against the building where Japanese blueberry trees that will screen the building from the neighborhood. Length of time from start to finish should be one year. Motion made by Mr. Rosecrans, seconded by Mr. Simon, to approve request for Major Site Plan modification approval to construct one-story building additions totaling 6,657 square feet, to an existing three (3) building, 10,865 square foot, warehouse complex, for a total of 17,722 square feet, and related site improvements, agreeing to conditions of approval and the condition that the contractor follow all best management practices for noise, dust, and vibrations. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0). 7.E. Approve modifications to parking requirements (CDRV 19-001) — Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 4. Zoning, Article V. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements, Section 2.A. & B., to revise parking requirements for residential uses, and modifications to shed requirements (CDRV 19-002) —Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 3. Zoning, Article V. Supplemental Meeting Minutes Planning and Development Board Page 7 December 17, 2018 Regulations, Section 3.E. to increase potential siting locations for permanent sheds and storage structures. City initiated. [Recess for three minutes.] Mr. Breese made the presentation. Staff is proposing reservations to the previous 2017 Code to increase the parking based upon the number bedrooms in the residential units. Staff is continuing to analyze the data across the Board, and as a result are suggesting the creation of subcategories under the parking scenarios for single-family/two-family dwellings and home expansions. (The criteria/scenarios were given for the calculations.) Next, Mr. Breese gave background and reasoning on increasing the potential locations on any site for permanent sheds and storage structures. Chair Katz then opened the meeting for public comment, seeing none, returned to Board for motion. Chair Katz disclosed meeting with Staff in regards to this item. Board members asked for clarification on future parking, modifications of site plans, reserving parking spaces, preserving green space, maximum spaces for more than five bedrooms in a dwelling, height restrictions for sheds. Motion made by Mr. Rosecrans, seconded by Mr. Buoni, to approve modifications to parking requirements (CDRV 19-001) — Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 4. Zoning, Article V. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements, Section 2.A. & B., to revise parking requirements for residential uses, and modifications to shed requirements (CDRV 19-002) — Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 3. Zoning, Article V. Supplemental Regulations, Section 3.E. to increase potential siting locations for permanent sheds and storage structures. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0). 8. Other 8.A. Appointment of Vice Chair On motions duly made and seconded, Trevor Rosecrans was nominated and appointed to Vice Chair. In a voice vote, the motions passed unanimously. 9. Comments by Members -none. 10. Adjournment Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m. [Minutes prepared by M. Moore,Prototype,Inc.]