Minutes 05-25-99 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, F~.ORIDA,
ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Lee Wische, Chairman
J. Stanley Dub6, Vice Chair
Pat Frazier
Mike Fdedland
Woodrow Hay, Voting Alternate
Steve Myott
Maudce Rosenstock
Frances Cleary, Alternate
Michael Rumpf, Director of Planning
Mike Cirullo, Acting Assistant City A1
Nancy Byme, Acting Director of Dev
Hanna Matras, Economic Research
ABSENT
James Reed
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCF
Chairman Wische called [he meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the
Allegiance to the Flag.
2. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOARD MEMBER~
Chairman Wische introduced the Board Members, Mike Rumpf, Director of
and Zoning, Nancy Byrne, Acting Director of Development, Hanna Matras f
Research Analyst, the Recording Secretary, and Act ng Assistant City Attorr
Cirullo.
Chairman Wische advised all those persons who would be testifying this
please rise and be sworn in by Acting Assistant City Attorney Cirullo. Attorn,
administered the oath.
3. AGENDA APPROVAl
Chairman Wische called for a motion to approve the Agenda.
Motion
Vice Chair Dub6 moved to approve the agenda.
Motion unanimOuslY carried.
Mr. Fdedland seconded thee
Zoning
omey
)pment
~nalyst
ledge of
=lanning
conomic
;y, Mike
~ning to
Cirullo
motion.
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTFR
MAY 2~5, 1999
Chairman Wische called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Ma
meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion
Mr. Rosenstock moved that the m~nutes of the May 11, 1999 meeting be
submitted. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Dub6. Motion unanimously carrie(
It was noted that two Board members never received the minutes, but Attol
said they could still vote.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENT~
A. Planning and Zoning Report
Final disposition of the May 11, 1999 Plan
Development Board meeting agenda items.
Mr. Rumpf reported that on May 18, 1999 the City Commission took the follov
on items previously reviewed b~/the Plann ing& Development Board.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
6. OLD BUSIN_ ESS
11, 1999
)roved as
;y Cirullo
lg and
~g action
The Center for Self Discovery, the sign setback variance
was tabled.
The Palm Walk ACLF item was pulled by the Col mission
and was tabled until the June 1st meet na and the ann
will be making a presentation at that time." I ~'~' ......
The Comprehensive Plan was amended on secondl reading
for the Katz Historic House for zoning.
On first reading, the Stor-AII rezoning was approved
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC HEARING
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MAY 25, 1999
Abandonment
Project Name:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Mary Wyatt
City of Boynton Beach
West Ocean Drive
Request approval for aba~
of a portio~ of an alley an
street abutting property at
Ocean Drive.
Ms. Mary Wyatt took the podium and stated that she lives at 721 West Oc
Boynton Beach, Florida.
Vice Chairman Dub6 said he was prepared to make a motion if there
comments from the audience. Chairman Wische inquired if staff nad any
comments and Mr. Rumpf stated there were none.
Chairman Wische announced the public hearing. Hearing none, Chairm~
closed the public hearing.
Mr. Hay asked for clarification of an abandonment and Chairman Wische re¢
Attorney Cirullo respond to this request. Attorney Cirullo stated that an aband
turning the property over. Mr. Rumpf stated that originally something wa
established by record, and there was some type of intent or use. Mr. Rumpf.,
alleys and easements are abandoned by the same method. Mr. Rumpf ~
easement was never used or abandoned and removed, then the propert
transferred over to the adjoining property so that they can maintain it.
Mr. Myott noted that this easement goes behind other lots and not just the s~
Ms. Wyatt said she was told originally that the land behind her house was
alley. The whole development was replatted a few years ago and when
developer took over, 7 %' of the alley was replatted to the new properties.
said that the new developer told her that half of the alley was given to her n,
the west and the other half was left abandoned. Ms. Wyatt said she
maintaining the property for seven years.
Motion
Vice Chair Dub6 moved to approve the request for approval for abandonr
portion of an alley and service street abutting property at 721 West Ocean
donment
service
'21 West
an Drive,
were no
~dditional
Wische
sted that
~nment is
; platted,
ated that
aid if an
can be
ect lot.
5' of an
the new
s. Wyatt
ghbor to
as been
~nt of a
)rive for
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Mary Wyatt, City of Boynton Beach, subject to all staff comments. Motion seconded by
Mr. Friedland.
Mr. Rick Rossi requested to address the Board and Attorney C ru o admin
oath to Mr. Rossi. Mr. Rossi said that he was always under the impression
to abandonments, when a person goes for an abandonment, the abutting pre
50-50. Vice Chair Dub~ said that has a~ready been done.
B. SITE PLANS
New Site_ Plan
1. P~oject:
Agent:
Location:
Description:
stered the
~ith regard
)erties go
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits
.Ellen Smith, Unruh, Smith & Associates
Northeast corner of Boynton/ Beach
Boulevard and Winchester Park Bogievard
Request new site plan approval/for the
construction of a 9,000 square fbot retail
!liquor/wine) store and related
Improvements on 0.84 acre.
Mr. Geoffrey Sluggett of Unruh, Smith & Associates took the podium and stated they
were the agents for the applicant. Chairman Wische stated there were125 staff
comments and asked Mr. Sluggett to only respond to the comments that th6~y do not
agree with or need clarification. -[
Mr. Sluggett said they agreed with all staff co~,ments up to comment #19. Mr.~ Sluggett
requested that the members refer to the artist s rendering of the project on ti e easel.
Mr. Sluggett pointed out that the colors on the rendering were computer gen( 'areal so
the colors are not exactly as intended.
Mr. Sluggett stated that comment #1 9 deals with landscaping and Mr. Sluggett
are exceeding the code. Staff has requested an Jncrease in landscaping with s
trees. Mr. Sluggett said that although the artist's rendering shows Washingtoni.
staff requested another tree and the applicant would be utilizing Geigers. Mr.
felt that the applicant has exceeded the landscaping, but if staff would like a
:landscaping, the applicant would increase the landscaping.
Mr. Rumpf said the additional landscaping was originally recommended becau.,
palm trees, Mr. Rumpf stated that initially there wasn't much buffering landscal
staff recommended enhancing the landscaping and adding a particular sp,
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aid they
tditional
Palms,
~luggett
ditional
.~ of the
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cies to
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enhance the color and landscaping features. Mr. Rumpf stated the landscapbg is being
changed based upon an FPL requirement for a landscaping easemen~ and the
Washingtonian Palm is prohibited. Mr. Rumpf said the Ge ger tree is a smaller tree.
Chairman Wische asked Mr. Rumpf what staff's recommendation would be with the
change toa Geiger tree. Mr. Rumpf said ~e color would be beneficial at thii location.
Mr. Sluggett said they agreed to this condition.
The next comment Mr. Sluggett wished to address was comment #20. ;hairman
Wische noted that comment #20 contained seven separate comments. M Sluggett
first addressed comment 20(a) dealing with colored ~ile striping should be imited to
entry feature. Mr. Sluggett referred to the art st's dra 'nn nf fh,~ h,,il,-I;,~,-, .~,
. w~..~ _,, .......... u o~ pointed
out the color accent on the building, which is basically red and blue. Mr. Ru~ ~pf noted
that the Party Store in the Boynton Commons has a multiple color sign. Mr Sluggett
stated that along the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor there is signage th~ has the
sa:me colors and the colors are carried out throughout the area.
Mr. Sluggett said that the top dimension of the color accent is 15" and the Iow r accent
has two tiles, which is 10". Mr. Rosenstock asked why the applicant ch( se these
colors. Mr. Sluggett stated those are the standard ABC corporate colors.
Mr. Rumpf presented a photograph of an ABC store located in the north p; rt of the
County and this particular store does not have multiple colors on the building o~ sign.
Ms. Phyllis Fitzpatrick, Construction Coordinator for ABC took the podium a~ d stated
that the photographs that Mr. Rumpf presented are of a liquor store that was rE ~odeled
in Palm Beach Gardens. Ms. Fitzpatrick stated that Palm Beach Gardens hz s a sign
code, which only allows one color on the sign besides the color of white. Al o, Palm
Beach Gardens has strict architectural guidelines and has a written color s( leme in
their code. Ms. Fitzpatrick stated they were forced to remodel that store in this: ~shion.
Mr. Sluggett stated the design for the Boynton store is a unique design and is c~ nsistent
with the area Mr. Sluggett distributed photographs to members of different buildings in
the area for comparison.
Mr. Sluggett said originally the applicant was proposing a pole sign, but at staff's
recommendation, the sign will be changed to a monument sign. Mr. Sluggett ~aid the
applicant would like to keep the blue and red accent on the building, since ~t is the
corporate logo.
Chairman Wische stated he had check off comment #20 and said it was co
everything to Boynton Common Shopping Center and Chairman Wische did
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that was a fair comparison.
Boynton Beach Boulevard and should be compatible with the buildings alo~
Beach Boulevard. Chairman Wische noted that most of the signs in Boynton
are all different.
Chairman Wische said the front of the building is on
I Boynton
;ommons
Mr. Rosenstock said he disagreed with Chairman Wische and said he is di~
opposed to what Chairman Wische said. Mr. Rosenstock said there has zo
and place when the City puts down its foot and says I don't care what was bi
The City wants to look a certain way and this has been attempted for many ~
Rosenstock said that someOne has to take a stand and state what they want
look like; not what is already there, but as each developer comes in we wa~
comply with a new feel thatwe want the City to have.
Mr. Rosenstock said the plan shows no origination or architectural integr
nothing more than a box placed on a parking lot with some trees. Mr. Rosen:
he cannot support this application and suggested the applicant go back to th
board and do ~omething a~out landscapin,~, color and architectural design.
Mr. Sluggett said that staff's comments recommend that they look at the arch
Boynton Commo~ s and since the original conceptual plan, they have brought i~
the architectural features that are found in Boynton Commons. Mr. Sluggett pc
the similarities to their project and the Boynton Commons.
Mr. Rosenstock asked Mr. Sluggett if the applicant would comply with comn
Mr. Sluggett said he would like to hear from the other Board members f
Rosenstock asked Mr. Sluggett aga n if they would comply with comment
Sluggett requested to review each item individually.
Chairman Wische stated there are seven separate comments to item 20 an(
has been addressed so far and that is (a). Mr. Rosenstock said he is a memb.
Board and is entitled to an answer. Ct~airman Wische said until the applicc
from the remainder of the Board, he did not know how the applicant could an
question Mr. Rosenstock asked Chairman Wische if he was ruling him out
Chairman Wische said he is not ruling Mr, Rosenstock out of order, but
Rosenstock should wait for the other members' comments before the q uestion
answered
metrically
~)e a time
lit before.
.~ars. Mr.
e City to
them to
/ and is
ock said
drawing
~cture of
some of
inted out
ent #20.
'st. Mr.
20. Mr.
[he only
~r of this
it hears
,wer the
~f order.
aid Mr.
ould be
Mr. ROSenstock asked Attorney Cirullo if he was entitled to an answer for item :a) as a
member of thiS Board. Attorney CirUllo Said that there would be an answer and ihat the
Chair ¢ontrois the meeting.
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Mr. Myott said he agrees 100% with Mr. Rosenstock. Mr. Myott said
Boynton Commons looks better than the front of this building. Mr. Myott dj
the building has any character at this po nt and it needs a lot of attention. Mr.
this is the ~ame scenado that the B~ard has faced many times, which is
beeline box. Mr. Myott felt that as a new development it should have son'
and he cannot support the elevation as presented.
Mr. Hay said he would go along with what has been said.
Ms. Frazier said it looks like a factory to her.
Mr. Dub6 said he agrees with Mr. Rosenstock.
Mr. Friedland said he agrees with Mr. Rosenstock.
Chairman Wische told Mr. Rosenstock he could now ask the questiol
Rosenstock said he did not care to ask the question.
Mr. Sluggett said that they had looked at what would be compatible to Boynt
corridor and they feel the building is compatible with the different shopping
the immediate area.
e back of
I not think
Vlyott said
standard
character
and Mr.
n Beach
~nters in
Mr. Myott stated that the applicant had compared their building [o much older uild ngs
and that the standards have changed and that the old buildings no longer applyI
Mr. Fdedland stated that ABC L quor must have many architectural plans throughout the
chain and that there should be something that could be worked out that Would be
agreeable to the Board
Secondly, Mr. FOodland asked Mr. Rumpf how his staff approved the design ~vith the
comments suggested.
Mr. Rumpf stated as far as use, it is a retail use and is an allowed use within th area.
Mr. Sluggett asked specifica y what the members were opposed to and ?rman
Wische said it was the design of the building itself as being a square box. Mr. ,luggett
said he would like to address comment 20(g) which deals with remOval of the I ,~,o sign
fmm th,e, West fa(;ade. Chair_m,,an Wische asked what the sinn said an
stated fine wine and spirts' Chairman Wis-'- o.. . .d Mr. ,~luggett
· ur,e quesuoneo why stafll would
recommend that this be removed. Mr. Sluggett stated that the project is on th~ corner
of Boynton Beach BoUlevard and Winchester Boulevard and any vehicles appr,~aching
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Boynton Beach Boulevard from the north on Winchester would not know what the retail
establishment is. Mr. Sluggett asked that they be allowed to maintain that ~ign on the
west side.
Mr. Rumpf stated that the other buildings along Winchester Boulevard dc
identification signs on the sides and backs of the buildings. Mr. Rumpf sail
was looking for consfstency in the general area.
Mr. Rosenstock felt that ABC was picking the worst of the design, as oppo
best of design and that they should try to achieve a higher quality. Mr. R
stated that Mr. Rumpf is trying to use his authority to develop a community d
for buildings that would be the best of Boynton Beach and not bring the City
bad designs.
(Chairman Wische welcomed Commissioner Denahan to the meeting.)
Chairman Wische said that the discussion needn't continue any further, bul
Mr. Sfuggett that they could present the project to the City Comm'~ssion.
Wische asked the applicant if they would like to table their request.
Mr. Rosenstock said he would be w ng to approve the project f it were
complete compliance with all staff comments. Mr. Sluggett suggested that
be postponed. Mr. Rumpf said this was not an advertised item, therel
advertisements and timeframes do not restrict staff.
Mr. Sluggett requested that he be g~ven time [o confer with his clients. Mr.
requested that the matter be tabled until the June 8th meeting of the Plan
Development Board
Motion
Vice Chair Dub6 moved that the request of ABC Liquor be tabled. Motion se~
Mr. Rosenstock. Motion unammously carried
not have
that staff
ed to the
~senstook
sign plan
Iown with
informed
;hairman
ubject to
e matter
~re legal
Sluggett
~ing and
~nded by
Project:
Agent:
Location:
Description:
McCraney Office/Warehouse
Richard L. Sun/The Sun Group, Inc.
SW 14th Place
Request new site plan approval fbr
construction of a 19,450 square foot office
warehouse building on 1.4 acres.
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Attorney Cirullo was requested to administer the oath to the witnesses at the podium.
Mr. Richard L. Sun and Mr. Steve McCraney were sworn in (Mr. Rick Rossil had been
previously administered the oath). Mr. Rossi stated he was the owner of th~ property.
Chairman Wische stated that there were 32 staff comments and asked the agent which
comments they wiShed to address or did not agree with. Mr. Sun re~ uested to
address Item #25.
Vice Chair Dub8 noted that this is the first time that he can remember seeing a
comment from the Forester. Mr. Rumpf stated it is common policy for un-I ~dscaped
medians to require the adjacent developers to provide for the medians, r. Rossi
reminded the Board that there were originally four lanes on SW 30th Street id the early
1980's. The lot he is selling to the petitioner is the last lot remaining in th; Lawson
Industrial area. Mr. Rossi stated [hat the petitioner's property only repre., ;nts one-
sixteenth of the median that would be benefiting all the property owners and ! ~e cost of
landscaping the median should be borne by all adjacent owners. Also, Mr. R( ;si stated
that this requirement should have been provided for during the platting proce,, ~ and not
at this late date and suggested that the property owners' association be appr ached to
share in the cost.
Mr. Myott stated he is familiar with other municipalities that ask that. a certain mount of
dollars be cor~tdbuted towards the beautification of a substandard reed an Mr Myott
inquired.if the median were landscaped, who would maintain it and was informed by Mr.
Rumpf that the City would ma ntain the median. Also, the petitioner is on y being asked
to lar~dscape the median that directly abuts their property, not the entire m~dian.
Mr.,.Rosensto.c.k question, ed. the petitioner's re uctance to landscape their p rt of the
mea~an since me amount of money necessary to do this would probably not ~ st much
more than $2,000, or perhaps a little more. Also, the petitioner would be beau' lying his
portion of the street.
Mr. Dub~ asked Mr. Rossi what his connection was with the project and I~
stated he owned the property, which is under contract for sale with the petitio
Dub~ said that Mr. Rossi was out of order and that he was arguing on bet
petitioner and that he is not the applicant.
Mr. Rosenstock asked Mr. Rossi if he was a paid agent at the present tim~
Rossi stated he was not. Mr. Rosenstock asked Chairman Wische to rule Mr.
of order and if he has anything to say, his comments should be made during ti
hearing portion of the meeting. Chairman Wische stated that since the A~sis
r. Rossi
~er. Mr.
of the
and Mr.
ossi out
s public
ant City
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Attorney agreed with the Board member's comments, Chairman Wische lsked Mr.
Rossi to be seated. Mr. Rossi took his seat.
Mr. Sun said that the applicant had no other comments.
Mr. Dub6 rem~nded the applicant that he only had to landscape the mediad that is in
front of his property. Mr. Rumpf ~p,ointed out the area in question on the site plan. Mr.
Rumpf stated the area was ~43 and would estimate that the applicant wou d be
responsible for only that amount of median. Mr. McCraney noted there w~re seven
medians in the park and one cul-de-sac and to have one portion of the median in the
middle of the park landscaped did not seem appropriate. Mr. Dub6 said it w~s a start.
Mr. McCraney d d not think there would ever be a finish.
Mr. Myott thought the City might use this as a precedent and get th ngs started. Mr
McCraney said he would be glad to participate with the other property owner~, but it is
something that should be sh~'ed thr(~ugh the assoc ation and that he should ~nly have
to be responsib e for one-sixteenth of the median. Mr. McCraney said it ~ )uld cost
nearly $6,000 to do this and that the entire project itself only costs $500,000
$250,000 is the sale price and felt it was unfair as a small businessman to be
with this. Mr. Rosenstock asked why Mr. McCraney would be concerned abc
and Mr. McCraney said he is always concerned about every dollar that comes
pocket.
of which
)urdened
~t $6,000
)ut of his
Mr. Dub6 noted that the Forester used the word "must" nnf "~nnn,~o+" ~,,,4 .
Rumpf 'f th's was correct. Mr. Rumpf stated that the origi'r~v;f
the comprehensive plan policy, but Mr. Rumpf did not recall the exact langu~
comprehensive plan.
Mr. McCraney noted [hat they agreed to all 34 comments except for one an~
were being punished unfairly. Mr. McCraney said that he ~s expected to
median and maintain it. Mr. Rosenstock informed Mr. McCraney that he wot
responsible for the irrigation and maintenance, once the landscaping is pul
Rumpf concurred that the applicant discontinues his obligation at the corr
construction. The irrigation system will be hooked up to a City water line.
Chairman Wische announced the public hearing. Hearing no comments,
Wische closed the public hearing.
Motion
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:is from
e in the
:elt they
ater the
d not be
in. Mr.
etlon of
1airman
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Mr. Dub~ moved to approve the request for n aw site plan approval for the c,
of a 19,450 square foot office and warehouse building on 1.4 acres kno
McCraney OfficeNVarehouse, subject to all staff comments. Motion secon(
Hay. Motion carried 7-0.
Project:
Agent:
Location:
Description:
Melear PUD Phase 3B
Julian Bryan, Julian Bryan & Asso~
SW Corner of Miner Rd. & Sandal~
Request new site plan app
construct recreation area and lan
on 12.23 acres.
nstruction
~/n as the
ed by Mr.
iates
Dod Dr.
oval to
Iscaping
Chairman Wische instructed the applicant to take the podium. Mr. Julian Brya I, 756 St.
Albans Drive. Boca Raton said he ~s representing Continental Homes, the owr ,~rs of the
property. Mr. Bryan said that the Master Plan was submitted several mo ~ths ago.
Some commercial had been deleted, some units were changed to townhouse; and the
buffers were Increased. Mr. Bryan stated that ~here are 128 fee simple town h, mes and
each unit has a one-car garage and all units are two stories located in four ar J six unit
buildings. Mr. Bryan said all staff comments have been reviewed and that staff has
been very helpful.
Mr. Bryan requested to address Item #12 under engineering. Mr, Bryan said t
beingthe Master Plan was approved there was discussion regarding the widths of rig ~att_of_wayWhen
40' versus 50', This Board and the City Commission approved the widl s of the
right-of-way at 40', The rights-of-way have sidewalks on both sides of th~ internal
streets. Mr. Bryan said he has concerns regarding the wording in the corer ant and
noted that it was a consulting engineer and not house staff that said it was ina ~ropriate
for this Board to approve 40' right-of-ways.
Chairman Wische noted that the City Commission previously approved the M; er Plan
Modification, including the 40' wide right-of-way in Phases 3A and 3B. ~airman
Wische stated that the Board had approved the 40' right-of-ways and the }mment
should be rejected. Mr. Rumpf stated Chairman Wische was correct. Mr. Ru ~pf said
there seems to be inconsistencies in interpreting the Code and the applicati¢ ~ of the
regulations into the PUD regulations. Chairman Wische questioned why sta F would
insert the comment if the right-of-ways had already been approved for phase 3 ~tc. Mr.
Rumpf stated the engineer feels that his credibility is on the line if he dorses
something he feels was done incorrectly. Mr. Rumpf said that this commen~
resulted
from review by Jan Jensen Engineering through contractual arrangements with the City.
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Mr. Myott inquired as to the widths of the sidewalk, roadway and swales. Mr. Bryan
sai,d, the sidewalks were 4' within the 40' on both sides, with three to four foot lass t '
a__,2, curb on, ,eac,h s.,de and 20 to 22 feet of asphalt Mr Bryan state,~ ,~,~ ,~-,-
[nm~mum set BacKs have been increased from 30 feet to 40 feet and this cr~';tes more
open space.
Mr. Dub~ inquired about the rental phase, which is almost completed and as~
wasa percentage on hoW it was rented out. Mr. Bryan sa~d that this is not
property and they are not involved in this project.
Chairman Wische inquired about the price of the town homes. Chairman W
advised the price range was $105,000 to $125,000.
Chairman Wische announced the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments,
Public Hearing.
Mr. Myott inquired if the roofs were tile and was informed they were. Mr. My~
about [he driveways being concrete. Mr. Bryan said that one of the prey
comments was to identify a m~nimum standard for the driveways. Mr. Bryar
driveways would be conc'rete or better. If the market supports it, the applicanl
pavers. Mr. Myott stated the project was very nice looking.
Motion
if there
,
client s
sche was
osed the
inquired
3us staff
said the
may use
Vice Chair Dub6 moved to approve the request for new site plan to con act 128
townhouses, recreation area and landscaping on 12.23 acres for Melear PUD phase 3,
subject to all staff comments, WhiCh the exception and removal of Item #12 Motion
seconded by Mr. Myott.
Motion carried 6-1 (Mr. Rosenstock dissenting.)
Mr. Myott inquired about the comment "sprinkle the building". Mr. Myott n,
wood-frame constrUction will require fire sprinklers for the second floor of the
The applicant stated he would discuss this comment with staff.
8. OTHER
Discussion
JUne 22nd Joint Board/Commission Workshop: Developrr
agenda items and desired goals and oUtcomes
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Chairman Wische announced that on June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. there woUld be a joint
workshop meeting between this Board and the City Commission.
Mr. Rumpf said that staff and the City Commission would like to prepare an ~genda in
advance of the workshop and requested that this Board itemize the issue.~ that they
would like to discuss with the City Commission.
Mr. Dub~ stated that a new sign code is needed.
Ms. Frazier stated she would like to see the Commissioners at the Pla~ ning and
Development meetings. Chairman Wische stated that the Commissioner used to
come to the meetings and then all of a sudden they stopped coming. Mr. Rbsenstock
inquired what Commission Chairman Wische was referring to. Chairman Wische
stated past Commissions. Mr. Rosenstock stated that not one member o the new
Commission has ever attended any of the Board's meetings.
Chairman Wische said the new Commission should learn what this Board goE; through
to make it easy for them when they get their agenda. Chairman Wische si ited they
might not know what the Board goes through with regard to staff comments, et
Mr. Rosenstock said that the Board has enumerated several items to the Planning and
Development Department. Mr. Rosenstock said he would like to see those items on the
agenda in order to ask the Commission specifically f they ntended to pass ondinances
to imp ement those changes in the Code. For example, the size of letterir~g on the
monument or pole signs and how the City intends to implement the existing enes Mr.
Rosenstock said that the comprehens ve plan can only be changed once a y~aI and Mr.
Rosenstock would like to know if there are any recommendations to change the
comprehensive plan. Mr. Rosenstock said he discussed with the former Mayor and
some of the Commissioners about what could be placed on the Intracoastal W :erway.
Mr. Friedland said it bothers him that the Commissioners sometimes disagre~ with this
Board's decisions.
Ms. Cleary noted that the Commission is faidy new and questioned wh~ :her the
Commission needs an orientation. Ms. Cleary stated they have no awarene of this
Board and this Board needs to get the philosophy clarified.
Mr. Myott complimented Mr. Rosenstock on his handling of the ABC Liquor re~ est this
evening. Mr. Myott stated that it is a philosophical projection of the Board, a., well as
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staff, on what this Board can do to improve the City and that is why this Board is here to
fight for a higher standard.
Mr. Myott stated he would like to discuss the Guardian Storage Sign on
Avenue. Mr. Myott said in the future signs like this should be rejected and thc
should come back with a new design.
Mr. Rosenstock said he has received 12 to 15 complaints about a projec:
approved in the City, which are the apartments on the west side of Congres
north of Gateway which is cai ed '¥ia Lugano". Ms. Cleary said the comph
Mr. Rosenstock said he voted against the project.
Mr. Rosenstock said there should be a count of how many rental apartments
in the City. Mr. Rosenstock thinks that the City has peaked and the City shoulc
for more moderate to expensive type homes or some type of comme~:cial dev
Mr. Myott said we should "gate the City". Mr. Rosenstock Said we should
County".
After discussion, it was determined that the following items should be con~
discussion at the workshop:
· Street addresses being placed on signs;
· Review of the comprehensive plan with regard to changes to variou,,
the City (land use);
· Garages, automobile repair shops;
· Apartment rental units;
· Sale of gasoline.
Mr. Hay said he would like to know how many liquor stores there are in Boynt~
and is there a limit as to how many liquor stores can be located in the City. M
did not think there was a limit. Mr. Rumpf said he would not put this on the ag(
will have some information for Mr. Hay.
Congress
applicant
that was
Avenue,
is ugly.
lhere are
now look
Iopment.
gate the
lered for
areas of
1 Beach
· Rumpf
ida, but
Mr. Dub6 asked why the City doesn't pay attention to the submission )f HOA
documents. Most HOA documents stipulate that the City cannot issue a perr it to an
individual unless the HOA approves it first. Mr. Dub6 said that the City issue permit
after permit without getting anything from the Homeowner's Association. M~ Byrne
stated that there is no cede on the book that would require the City to enforce e HOA
regulations and the City would be opposed to that. Ms. Byrne stated that in (
,rder for
the City to maintain Standard Building Codes, the City couldn't become private
policing agent for every Homeowners Association.
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Mr. Dub~ ~quired why the City wants to see the HOA documents.
make sure that the common areas are required to be maintained.
None
10.
COMMENTS BY MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mr. Hay moved that the meeting adjourn.
meeting property adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
(two tapes)
Mr. Ru~
Motion seconded by Vice Chair E
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