Minutes 09-24-19 MINUTES
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
»� COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: STAFF:
David Katz, Chair Ed Breese, Principal & Zoning Administrator
Trevor Rosecrans, Vice Chair James Cherof, City Attorney
Butch Buoni Hanna Matras, Planner
Malcolm Gropper [arrived late] Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
Will Hatcher
Chris Simon
Floyd Zonenstein
Tim Litsch, Alternate
ABSENT:
Golene Gordon, Alternate
Chair Katz called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
1. 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.
4. Approval of Minutes —August 27, 2019
Chair Katz noted that Board Member Chris Simon was marked as absent, minutes should reflect
that he was present.
Motion was made by Mr. Rosecrans and seconded by Mr. Zonenstein to accept the August 27,
2019, minutes as amended. In a voice vote,the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mr. Breese gave an update on the items from the last meeting: City Commission approved on first
hearing NE 3rd Street Abandonment; the MLK overlay amendments; and the site plan review
modifications. These will move on to the next Commission meeting for second reading. A
reminder was given for the Planning Officials Workshop registration (deadline September 25).
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Chair Katz asked about the status of the Mobil gas station near Hypoluxo and Congress; Mr.
Breese said it is in for permits which have not yet been issued.
[Mr. Gropper arrived; Mr. Litsch stands down as alternate.]
6. Old Business —None
7. New Business
7.A. Approve request for New Site Plan (NWSP 19-002)to construct a one (1) story,
1,989 square foot professional office building and related site improvements on a
12,822 square foot vacant lot located at the northwest corner of NW 7th Court and
Boynton Beach Boulevard. Applicant: Joni Brinkman of Urban Design Kilday
Studios.
Joni Brinkman, Urban Design Kilday Studios, gave a PowerPoint presentation for the proposed
one-story office building. Building is positioned is situated on southern portion of the lot, at the
corner, and meets all the setbacks. Site plan(attached)was described. Entryways are off Boynton
Beach and NW 7h Court, with main access off NW 7h. As a professional office building, seven
parking spaces are provided, including a handicap space. While too small a property to require
certain sustainability features,this design includes one electrical vehicle charging station. Because
of its size, this property does not have a dumpster, but rather totes as are used on similar property
across the street. Only change on the site plan as a condition of approval will be the construction
of a bus shelter (7'x11'); final site plan will be provided after Commission approval. Also for
sustainability features are butterfly plants and white reflective paint on flat roof. The color palette
is a gray tone with accent blue grays. Elevations were shown, including compliance with signage
limitations, with the condition that the sign on the north side will not be illuminated so as not to
impact the residential areas.
Chair Katz opened the floor to public comment:
o Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27th Way, had one comment which was to suggest some
additional butterfly plants or alternates to attract certain endangered species.
Chair Katz closed the floor to public comment.
Mr. Simon was curious regarding the bus shelter, was it dictated by the County? Ms. Brinkman
said it was a suggestion by City Staff and they worked with Palm Tran as to the size of the easement
and traffic impact (there is currently a stop there, with a bench). Mr. Simon also asked about the
tenants; as stated in opening comments, Ms. Brinkman said the developer will have offices there.
Chair Katz wondered when the groundbreaking will be as the lot is periodically used under the
"curb stoning"ordinance, and asked that appropriate signage be put up when development is about
to begin. Also, in regards to the private home on the north side of the site plan, will a wall be put
in? Ms. Brinkman said a 12-foot buffer is required by code; the 6-foot wall will be in the middle
of the buffer with landscaping on both sides. Chair Katz wants to see landscaping buffer across
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entire wall as a condition of approval. Mr. Simon added that along the north buffer, increase the
density and reduce the spacing between the trees, and increase quantity of trees to add to buffer.
Motion made by Mr. Gropper, seconded by Mr. Zonenstein, to approve request for New Site Plan
(NWSP 19-002) to construct a one (1) story, 1,989 square foot professional office building and
related site improvements on a 12,822 square foot vacant lot located at the northwest corner of
NW 7th Court and Boynton Beach Boulevard, with additional condition of approval related to the
landscaping as suggested by the Chair. In a voice vote,the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
7.13. Approve BIRD Property Future Land Use Map amendment (LUAR 19-004) from
the Palm Beach County's Industrial (IND) classification to the City's Industrial (I)
classification. City-initiated.
Approve BIRD Property Rezoning (LUAR 19-004) from the Palm Beach County's
Light Industrial(IL)zoning district to the City's M-1 Light Industrial zoning district
City-initiated.
Ms. Matras noted these are long-overdue housekeeping items and described them on PowerPoint
slides. The property was annexed in 2010 as two parcels, one as the property now being considered
as well as a small school parcel. The school requested annexation and the interlocal agreement
was pursued for said annexation. The 1.89 acres was too small for houses and is currently used
for outdoor storage. The City was not required to do land use amendments at that time due to
interpretation of State statute; property owner argued connection to the sewer was an undue
burden; interpretation of State statute changed, no longer requiring connection to City sewer. At
the time of annexation, the property was recommended as light industrial which would not change
the land use zoning between County and City. This is consistent with City's position that the City
should retain/increase the amount of industrial acreage.
Chair Katz opened the floor to public comment:
o Robin Bird, 125 NW 31st Terrace, is the property owner. He described the small,
family-owned business building as containing 146 storage bays, with 153 stored
vehicles; 165 of the customers are Boynton Beach residents. Mr. Bird is satisfied
with the amendment as described.
Chair Katz closed the floor to public comment.
Motion made by Mr. Buoni, seconded by Mr. Zonenstein,to approve BIRD Property Future Land
Use Map amendment (LUAR 19-004) from the Palm Beach County's Industrial (IND)
classification to the City's Industrial (I) classification. In a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously (7-0).
Motion made by Mr. Buoni, seconded by Mr. Zonenstein, to approve BIRD Property Rezoning
(LUAR 19-004) from the Palm Beach County's Light Industrial (IL) zoning district to the City's
M-1 Light Industrial zoning district, with conditions of approval. In a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously (7-0).
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8. Other—None
9. Comments by Members —None
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was duly made and seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Attachments: PowerPoint presentation NW 7th Court Site Plan
PowerPoint presentation on BIRD Property Rezoning
[Minutes prepared by M. Moore,Prototype,Inc.]