Minutes 08-24-99 PLANNi'NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETZNG
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, C~[TY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLOI~DA,
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Lee Wische, Chairman
J. Stanley Dub6, Vice Chair
Mike Friedland
Pat Frazier
Steve Myott
Maurice Rosenstock
James Reed
Larry Finkelstein, Alternate
Woodrow Hay, Alternate
Michael Rumpf, Director of Planning ~, Zoning
Mike Cirullo, Assistant CityjAttorney
Nancy Byrne, Acting Director of Development
Hanna Matras, Economic Research Analyst
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., and led the Pledge of Allegian~:e to the
Flag.
2. Introduction of Mayor, Commissioners and Board Members
Chairman Wische introduced the members of the board, Assistant City Attorney Cirullo, HikeB Rumpf,
Nancy Byrne and Hanna Matras.
At Chairman Wische's request, Attorney Cirulio administered the oath to all'that would testi / during
the proceedings.
3, Agenda Approval
Vice Chairman Dub~ moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Reed seconded the motion th~ carried
unanimously.
4, Approval of Minutes
Mr. Rosenstock moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Vice Chairman Dub~ seco~ ded the
motion that carried unanimously.
5. Communications and Announcements
A. Report from the Planning and Zoning Department
1) Final disposition of the August 10, 1999 Planning and Devel ~ment
Board agenda items.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPH ENT BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLOR/DA
AUGUST 24, 1999
Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Director, reported the following City Comm ssion action of
August 17, 1999:
· The Center for Self Discovery - Setback variance for a s~gn - Approved
· Senior Center - Setback Variance - Approved
· Nautica PUD - Master Plan Amendment to decrease buffer - Denied
· American Legion Rezoning -Approved
· EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments School Siting and Related Coordination -
Approved for transmittal to the State for review
· Day Care Text Amenoment Ordinance - Approved on first reading
· Height Change Ordinance - Approved on first reading
6. Old Business:
None
7. New Business:
Aw
SZTE PLAN
New Site Plan
PROJECT:
AGENT:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
GEVAS NORTH AIrIER/CAN HEAD(~UAR
Pierce Architectural Group
Quantum Park- Lot 51-D
Request new site plan approval to consb'uct
square foot industrial building on :[.80 acn
Marlo Remiano, 300 NE 3~ Avenue, Suite 300, of Pierce Architectural Group, a(
the applicant will comply with all staff comments.
When Mr. Myott inquired about the proposed colors for the structure and signage, M~
circulated a color chart, The colors are light yellow and white. Mr. MYott complime
applicant for a very innovative design.
CHAIRMAN WISCHE ACKNOWLEDGED THE ARRIVAL OF COMMISSIONER RON WEILANE
Mr. Rosenstock asked about the height of the glass circular entry. Mr. Remiano reported
16' to the parapet. Mr. Rumpf also advised that there would be a berm that surrounds the
of the building that would make it look lower scale.
CHAIRMAN WISCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESEi
WISHED TO SPEAK ON THIS APPLICATION.
2
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~ 10,022
sed that
Rumpf
ted the
:hat it is
nt~ance
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AUGUST 24, 1999
Motion
Mr, Rosenstock moved that the Gevas North American Headquarters request for a new'site plan
approval to,construct a 10,022 square foot industrial building on 1.80 acres at Quantum Park PID
be approved. Vice Chairman Dub6 seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
B. USE APPROVAL
1. PROJECT:
AGENT:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
DESCRIP-F~ON:
QUANTUM PARK P~'D
George G Gentile
George G. Gentile &Associates, Inc
Boynton Masonic Lodge
Quantum Park PTD
Request to amend the list of permitted usefi for the
Quantum
Park
PID
to
add
Meeting Fac t e~ for the
BoYnton Mason c Lodge on lots designated "Office".
Attorney Cirullo administered the oath to ,lason Li~terick, who was present to represent George
Gentile & Associates.
Mr. Rumpf advised that there were no staff comments and he had no comments to often
CHAIRMAN WISCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEA~NG, THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT WHO
VV~SHED TO SPEAK ON THIS APPLICATION.
In response to Mr, Rosenstock, Mr. Litterick advised that this building would be the heac~quarters
for the local Masonic Lodge. The structure will contain their offices and a meeting hall. -fihere will
be banquet facilities.
Attomey Cirullo administered the oath to Tom Manville who resides at 5960 Morr~inqside
Drive, Lake Worth Florida. The existing Masonic building is located at 504 East Ocead Avenue
in Boynton Beach. Mr. Manville advised that the Masonic lodge conducts social affairs andI dinners.
A portion of the building will be used for that purpose, These events will not be conducted on a
regular basis.
Mr, Rosenstock asked whether or not the size of the parking lot had been investigated, My. Rumpf
advised that the TRC reviewed the site plan today. That is an outstanding condition. Origir~ally, the
parking was calculated using employees and general site space. Mr. Rumpf discussed tNith the
designer and the agent the issue of calculations based upon the combination of office ant ;lace of
assembly. The calculation will be based upon seats.
Mr. Manville said there are 184 members in this lodge and the average attendance at the ~eetings
's approximately 25 to 30 or slightly higher. At one or two meetings per year, there could be as
many as 100 members in attendance, but those are rare occasions. This lodge is comprised of
Boynton Beach residents; however, there are some members from Delray Beach.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 24, 1999
Ns. Frazier asked if the banquet facilities would be rented out for weddings. Mr. Manville said that
is not traditiona y something the lodge has done in the past; however, they have, at times, opened
their doors to Civic and youth organizations. Hr. Manville said he would n(~t rule out the IJossibi]ity,
but it is not something that would be done on a regular basis.
Motion
Vice Chairman Dub~ moved that we approve the request to amend the list of permitted us~es for the
Quantum Park P[D to add Meeting Facilities for t~e Boynton Masonic Lodge on lots designated
"Office". Hr. Rosenstock seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
C. OTHER
None
9. Comments by members
Mr. Myott reported that he viewed the Coiltronics drawing in the Planning & Zoning Divisk~n. Later
that day, he saw it again at MFT. He noticed that the drawing at the City looked differer~t. Doug
McDonald advised him that the Coiltronics plans went through the Quantum Architectural Review
Board. Mr. Myott asked Mr. Rumpf if that board reviews pla~s after the Planning & Development
Board reviews them, and questioned whether they could change alans that the Pla~nning &
Development Board had already a aproved.
Mr. Rumpf advised that if the Quantum Architectural Review Board reviewed the plan after it went
through the City's system, and their review resulted in a change, t would be treated like ~ny other
change and would have to come back to the City for a minor or major modification. M~. Rumpf
advised that Coiltronics has submitted a request for a minor modification. ~
CHATRMAN W[SCHE ACKNOWLEDGED THE ARRIVAL OF COIViM[SS~ONER NELLIE DENAHAN.
Mr, Myott also pointed out that in the jo nt City Commission/Planning & Developmer~t Board
Workshop, there was no mention on the agenda relative to building color chanqes. Mr. My~tt would
like to include a discussion on this subject at the next workshop with the Cit~ CommissioI.
Ms, Frazier inquired about the clock tower at the Boynton Commons shopping center. Ml~ Rumpf
advised that the dock would be on the new ]arid ]ewelers building that s presentl~` under
construction. He further reported that he was contacted about a minor modificatio~ to add
numerical digits and illumination to the dock.
[n response to Chairman Wische, Mr. Rumpf advised that he has not received any further inquiries
from Lowe's. With respect to the ice skating rink, Mr. Rumpf advised that the site plan slhould be
before the Planning & Development Board within the next month
Mr. Friedland pointecJ out that there was an application that came before the Planning &
Development Board in the past and he was the only member who voted to support the r~quest.
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When it went to the City Commission, they unanimously voted to approve the request Tihe board
was never notified why the Commission voted in that manner. Chairman Wischeland Mr.
Rosenstock stated that the Commission does not have any obligation to explain to an advisory board
why they vote in a certain manner.
Vice Chairman Dub~ reminded the members that the board had an understanding with the last
Commission and Mayor Taylor that when a request was denied at the board level and then changed
at the Commission level, tl~e Commission would send it back to the board before they ap~proved t
That does not happen any lOnger. Hr. Friedland felt t would be he pful to the board if treat practice
was reinstated.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Planning & Development Board, the~ meeting
properly adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk
(One Tape)
At the conclusion of the meeting, Vice Chairman Dub~ advised that he would not be present for the
September 14t~ meeting since he will be in Europe.
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