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Minutes 04-27-99MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLOla ON TUESDAY~ APRIL 27f 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Lee Wische, Chairman Stan DUbA, Vice Chairman Pat Frazier Mike Friedland Steve Myott ]ames Reed Maurice Rosenstock Erances Cleary, Alternate Woodrow Hay, Alternate Mike Cirullo, Assistant 01 Hanna Matras, Economic Reseal Dan DeCarlo, Assist~ Scott Barber, Acting Sen Nancy Byrne, Tnterim Director of D( 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGI*ANCE Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Al the Flag. 2. INTRODUCTION OF THE BOARD Chairman Wische introduced the regular board members, the alternate board m( Assistant City Attorney, the Planning & Zoning Division staff, Nancy Byme, ]Interim Development and the Deputy City Clerk. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Wische requested that Item 7.B.1, Use Approval for the Mobil Station Park P][D, be moved up on the agenda to follow Item A.3. iVlr. Rosenstock recalled that at the last meeting, he requested that the board furnished with a map of all gas stations and auto uses in the City. None of the mc furnished with the map. He requested an explanation. Mr. DeCarlo advised that it was his understanding that the map was to be prese meeting. He displayed a map indicating the ocations of all auto repair, auto bod' gas stations. Vice Chairman DubA requested that ]Item 7.A.2, Stor-All, be moved to Ttem 7.A.1 b are no conditions for Ttem 7.A.1. If the applicant does not agree with the condit 7.A.2, the application in Item 7.A.1 becomes moot. Motion Vice Chairman Dub~ moved to approve the agenda as amencted. Mr. Rosenstock s motion that carried unanimously. ~DA, Attorney :h Analyst ~t Planner )r Planner ~elopment ~giance to nbers, the Director of : Quantum embers be ~bers were ted at this shops, and :ause there )ns in Ttem ~conOed the MEETTNG MTNUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLOR,ZDA APRZL 27, 1999 4. APPROVAL OF MZNUTES Vice Chairman Dub~ moved approval. unanimously. Mr, Myotl: seconded the motion that carried COMMUN]:CAT/ONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Planning & Zoning Report (presented by Hanna Matras) 1. Final disposition of the April 13, 1999 Planning & Der :lopment Board meeting agenda items Ms. Matras reportec~ that on April 20th, the City Commission took the following actic on items previously reviewed by the Planning & Development Board: · Pelican Estates Variance - Approved · Mobil Station - Amend the list of approved uses for Quantum Par - Approved · PDG, Tnc.- Amend the list of approved uses for High Ridge Commerce I ,rk and approval to construct a manufacturing and wholesale storage buildir - Approved · Unisite at Quantum Park - stricken from the agenda and will be readvertis · Robert Katz Historic House - Approved with no conditions · Four (4) Ordinances regarding Wal-lVlart Stores East, Thc. - Approved Vice Chairman Dub~ announced that all of the reference materials that were conb [ned in his agenda book were removed. He explained that this was special material that was ~rovided to the members. Ms. Matras said she would investigate. Mr. Myott asked for clarification of the Commission's position on the Robert Katz His ric House. Chairman Wische advised that he was present at the City Commission meeting when this item was addressed. He explained that a new site plan was submitted to the Commissiol not the plan that was reviewed by the Planning & Development Board Chairman this application should not have moved forward since it was not what the board re~ Wische said he spoke on behalf of the board and Mr. Currie admitted the new site the one the board had seen Chairman Wische explained to the Commission that board wanted to see this item move forward, the members wanted it to go for proper manner. During the Commission meeting, Mr. Currie showed everything ti purchased and how it would tie in with the streets and houses and in area. The probably a coffea shop with hours of operation up until 11:30 p.m. Motion Mr. ROsenstock moved that the board ask the City Attorney, for future referer different site plan iS presented to the City Commission and has a great variance fro 2 · This was A/ische felt ewed. Mr. an was not though the ~ard in the at Mr. Katz ~ded use is :e, when a What was MEET'~NG MZNUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH~ FLOR,I:DA APRZL 27, 1999 presented to the Planning & Development Board, whether the City Commission has the right to approve it. Mr. Rosenstock would like this' issue defined as to the limits and powers of the board to recommend or not recommend. He feels that if the City is going to approve a different site plan than was presented to the board, there is no need for the board. Chairman Wische remarked that the Planning [:)ivisio~ is the place that should stop thais. When the subject matter is not what was presented to the board, the applicant should be coi~tacted to notify him/her that it was not was presented and they must reappear before the boarc~. Mr. Rosenstock questioned whether or not the Planning Division made any comments at the Commission meeting and whether or not Planning approved the new plan without thee consent of the board. Mr. IVlyott pointed out that this applicati;0n had a positive recommendation from the Planning Division from the prior plan. Mr. Rosenstock wants a definition of the authority and power from one body to the neat. Nancy Byme, Inter m D rector of Development, advised that the site plan reviewed by the Commiss~on was not d~fferent from the one presented to the Planning & Developme. nt Board. The issues and circumstances surrounding the discussion of the site were dramatically~ different. Much more historical background was provided. The presentatio~ was made that~his house will stand as a museum with a coffee shop as a subsequent use to the building to 'ing more people through it. Chairman Wische pointed out that the Planning & Development Board was show only the Robert Katz House. The members were never shown the additional purchases m~ le by Mr. Katz and how they would fit together. Mr. Myott requested that the board be provided with written communication from th Planning Department when the Commission overturns those decisions so that the members ~now the reasons for the Commission's decision. Attorney Cirullo said he would discuss the request with Mr. Rumpf and perhaps somet ling could be included in the agenda packet. 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSTNE$S Attorney Cirullo administered the oath to all that would testify during the following pr( :eedings. A. PUBLTC HEARING Conditional Use 3 MEETTNG MTNUTES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 27, 1999 Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Descri pti on: Stor-AII Lindsey Walter, Kilday and Associates, In, Knuth Road Associates Knuth Road and Old Boynton Road Request approval to construct an 86,4 foot limited-access self-storage facilit storage units on 3.5 acres square with 750 Lindsey Walter, Kilday and Associates, ]:nc,, in West Palm Beach, ad, ~ssed the comments he did not agree with or needed clarification. They are as follows: Condition #6 - "On the applicable plans, show a 5-foot high masonry wal or equivalent screen to buffer the residential use along the sout~ ~rn boundary." Mr. Waiter advised that he met with Ken Hall from Engineering and the Planning wsion and both agree that the applicant meets the intent of the condition. There is a preserve area that is approximately 120' in width that runs north/south. The applicant is providing a scre, that consists of a chain link fence along the south side of the access drive. requested that Condition #6 be deleted. Scott Barber advised that there is also hedge along the south boundary. In resp( Frazier, Mr. Barber advised that there has been no opposition from any of the residents. Condition #10 - "We recommend installing a 6 foot hedge along Knuth south of the driveway and not within the clear sight are~ screen the tow loading zones to the southwest." This item was discussed with staff. The applicant agrees with the intent of the o the 6' requirement presents a problem because they intend to install plant m; Palmetto) that is complimentary to the preserve area material and will grow high¢ height. However, Saw Palmetto cannot be purchased at 6' heights. Hr. Barber advised that the vegetation chosen for the site meets, and even requirements of the Code. Staff is satisfied with the applicant's request. Marcy Tinsley, Landscape Architect, advised that it would probably take between t years for the Saw Palmetto to grow to 6' or higher. This species could grow as hi height. However, it is only 2' in height at planting. Mr. Barber reiterated that staff has no objection to the applicant's request. :ned buffer Mr. Walter lse to Ms. Jrrounding ad, to ~dition but :erial (Saw than 6' in ceeds, the and three as 10' in ;hall the Condition #13B -"The maximum width of any drive at the right-of-way line be 32'. Revise the driveway distance measurement a~ north side of the site accordingly." MEETLNG MZNUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 27f 1999 Mr. Walter advised that the applicant is proposing approximately 35' because there will be autos and larger trucks :using this driveway. Because of the larger trucks, a bigger radius is ~eeded to allow the trucks to make the turns without driving over grass and landscape material. IVlr. Barber and Mr. Hall discussed this request. The applicant has a wider width at tt right-of- way line because of the turn radius. Staff concurs with the recommendation. Condition #:].9 - "Unless a time extension is granted, a minimum of 25% of he total costs of the improvements must be completed within ne year of approval to maintain conditional use approval." This condition indicates that 25% of the improvements on the site must be completed within a one-year period. Mr Walter does not be ieve it is possible to do a project in less thar~ one year from the time of site approval. He requested that this condition be extended to ~t least 18 months or two years so that if they go beyond one year, they do not have to come back through the process. Hr. Barber advised that 25% is a requirement and if the time is up and the nave not completed the 25%, they would have to apply for a time extension. When Mr. Waiter said Stor-AII intends to begin the project as soon as possible, but ~ey cannot get very far along in one year, Chairman Wische pointed out that staff was not luiring the applicant to complete the project in one year. He explained that the Planning vision has decided to leave the final decision to the City Commission. Mr, Rosenstock said he would not even begin the project if he could not compleb more than 25% of the improvements, Mr, Walter said the applicant intends to complete the pro3ect, but he was attempl ng to save the time of having to come back through a time extension process. Mr. WaKe agreed to comply with Condition Vice Chairm~n Dub~ reported that the two major construction projects on Congress Avenue far extended 25% within the first year. Hr. Myott remarked that the rezoning that would be addressed next changes th land from what cou d have been an office building to this storage facility. The building is a bic~ box with a t n iece of tile on it He urged the members to ook at how much of a box th s building is with YP · . i very little architectural detail. He also pointed out that the s~gn ~s very s~mple a~d does not incorporate the architectural details this board generally looks for. / · J Vice Chairman Dube requested clarification of Condition #13B. He pointed out tl~at the LDR requires a maximum of 32' and this applicant is requesting 35'. 5 MEET'~NG MZNUTES PLANNTNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APi~L 27, 1999 · " he Mr. Wa ter advised that the second,half of the Code requirement says, or as appro~,ed by t Director of Develo Tent of the City He believes this is handled on a case-by-case ~asis. The Ci~ is ~eserving '~ right to keep it ~t~a minimum; however, they are allowing more thin 32'. HO CHAtRNAN WtSCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEAPING. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT W WISHED TO SPEAK ON THIS ITEM, Motion Vice Chairman Dub~ moved to approve the request for approval to construct an 86/ foot limited-access self-storage facility with 750 storage units on 3.5 acres for Associates on the southeast corner of Knuth Road and Old Boynton Road su~ect comments with the deletion of Conditions #6, #10 and #13B. Mr. Ffiedland sec motion. Mr. Myott requested that the motion include a recommendation that the signage architectural details found in the building. Vice Chairman Dub6 and Mr. Eriedland agreed to add this recommendation to the mc The motion carried unanimously. Land Use Amendment/Rezonine Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Stor-AII Lindsey Walter, Kilday and Associates, Ir Knuth Road Associates Knuth Road and Old Boynton Road Request to rezone a 3.5-acre parcel Planned Commercial Development Office/Professional Chmrman Wische pointed out that there were no staff comments associate~ application. 00 square ~uth Road o all staff )nded the icorporate ion. om PCD- to C-l, with this Neither staff nor the board members had any comments to offer. CHAIRMAN WISCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING. THERE WAS NO ONE PRE WISHED TO SPEAK ON THIS APPLICATION, Motion Vice Chairman Dub~ moved to approve the request to rezone a 3.5-acre parcel Planned Commercial Development to C-1, Office/Professional for Stor-AII, owners Associates, subject to all staff comments. Mr. Friedland seconded the motion al% that there were no staff comments associated with this application. iSENT WHO from PCD- ~nuth Road indicating MEETTNG MZNUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORZDA APRIL: 27, 1999 Mr. Myott noted that there were comments from Development regarding the aesthetic issues of this building. He requested that the applicant try to incorporate more of the featun Boynton Commons has into the exterior of this building. Vice Chairman Dub6 pointed out that this request would not result in any cha~ ~e in the Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried unanimously, 3. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Descri pti on: Mobil Station at (~uantum Park pTD (Originally appeareo on agenoa as Item 7.B.1) Michelle Coward Quantum Park Partners Ltd, Southwest corner of Gateway Boulevan Ridge Road Request the list of approved uses for th Park P[D be amended to include gasolin~ convenience store and car wash and High Quantum sales with Anna CottrelI, 319 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, represented the aPF cant. She said this request is part of the evolution of the changes taking place in Qua turn Park. Quantum Park is now intended to become a full-service park. The service station w serve the needs of the employees ~n the park as well as the general traffic. There are no imp ~cts on any residential uses and it takes advantage of already existing volumes of traffic. Th will be a convenience service for the Park. After reviewing the map that indicated gas station and auto repair uses within U City, Fir. Myott advised that there is a gas station at Gateway E~oulevard and Federal Hig ~vay. Ms. Cottrell agreed that the gas station exists approximately 11/2 miles away from this p~ )posed gas station. Vice Chairman Dub~ expressed his opposition to any additional gas stations in Boy ton Beach. Although this area may need the station, he is against Hobil get-ting a stati, n with no competition. He felt Fiobil would be given carte blanche. This station will create ar increase in the traffic coming off [-95. Ms. Cottrell pointed out that this is an issue that wil be faced by localities that h; ve reduced the number of opportunities for gas stations Gas stations that have been locatedI on corners have been reduced in size and are becoming functionally obsolete. There are no opportunities to bring them up to standards because of the site sizes. Other gas stations are close enough to this proposed station to create some competition. Most of the customers will )e drive-by customers and people will drive a distance if the prices are not competibve. 7 MEETZNG MZNUTES PLANI~L~NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORZDA APRZL 27f 1.999 Vice Chairman Dub~ asked for clarification of the strip of land to the north that frontslthe street at the corner. Ms. Cottrell advised that DOT has ownership of that land and they ar~ retaining it for future right-of-way. There are no plans to use it. Following that explanation, Vice Chairman Dube said this property does not qualify for a gas station since it is not on a corner. Ms. Cottrell explained that it is on a right-of-way. There is no intervening property owner. Mr Rosenstock sa d he could understand the new owners of Quantum Park wantin< much land for as many uses as they can in order to make a profit. However, tt~ grandiose ideas, aboUt how Quantu~ Park would be used. There were plans fc research centers, industrial sites and others, When the Simon Group appeared Corem ssionf the¥ proposed other changes they wanted ~o make. Tt is Mr. I~osensto( that the Park is being whittled away parcel by Darcel. The Park now contains restaurant, two.hotels, an auto resale business and now a gas station. Mr, Rosensb couldn't support this request for all of the reasons he has stated in the past. Mr. Reed said there is at least one other location in the City where there is a Mobil has no competition and t affects pricing. Tn his opinion, there shou d ether be no or there should be two stations. He does not believe a monopo y shou d be estab ist: Tn response to Ms. Frazier, Ms. Cottreli said this is a company store and there will made at this location. to sell as City had scientific ~efore the :'s opinion last-food ck said he :ation that is staUons ~d. no repairs 8 for a color (ESENT TO CHAIRMAN WISCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING. THERE WAS NO ONE F ADDRESS THIS APPLICATION. Mr. Rosenstock also referred to the last meeting minutes where he made the reque,' coded ma p depicting gas stations and auto uses in the City. Mr. Rosenstock inquired about the number of gas stations within the boundaries f the City. Mr. DeCarlo explained that the map only dealt with auto repairs, of which there are, ~0, 12 body shops and 6 auto detailing shops. Mr. Rosenstock reiterated that he specifically requested a map from Mr. Rumpf in, icating the locations of the gas stations. He again made a request for a map indicating all as stations within the boundaries of the City of Boynton Beach. Mr. Friedland pointed out that the housekeeping at the Mobil and Amoco stations in ~e western part of the City has been of a high standard. He is not concerned about their pricing. He did a study by questioning 14 leaders of buildings in his community (Village Royale on the Green) about complaints regarding this gas station. No negative cor~plaints were received. The employees of the Park will need fuel. Even though there are some negatives associated with gas stations, Mr. Friedland feels this would be a positive to this particular area. / / Mr. Rosenstock felt Mr. Friedland's logic was false because the distance from the gas station to where he lives is quite large. MEETZNG MTNUTES PLANN~[NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APR~I~ 27; 1999 Motion IVlr. Rosenstock moved that the petitioner, asking for a Mobil Station at the sout,hwes~F corner of Gateway Boulevard and High Ridge Road, be rejected. Vice Chairman Dube seconded the motion that FA~LED 3-4. (Chairman Wische, Hs. Frazier, and Messrs. Friedland and Myott dissented.) Motion Mr. Myott moved to approve the request. Ms. Frazier seconded the motion. Mr. Reed requested that Mr. Myott amend the motion to delete Comment #2 because he does not believe we should set a monopoly. Hr. Myott was not willing to amend the motic The motion to approve the request carried 4-3. (Vice Chairman Dub~ and Messrs Rosenstock dissented.) Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Mobil Station at (~uantum Park PID (Originally appeared on agenoa as Item 7.A.3) rvlichelle Coward Quantum Park Partners Ltd. Southwest corner of Gateway Boulevar, Ridge Road Request approval to construct 3,701 gas station/convenience store with a 1.:~3 acres Anna Cottrell advised that only one comment required clarification. Condition #16 - "The permit for the canopy shall not be issued until the ex sign easement is reconfigured so that the canopy does encroach into the easement, or canopy moved outsid~ easement." Reed and and High uare foot ~r wash on :lng not of There is an easement that was wdtten by Quantum to provide room for a large mot Jment sign (Park identification sign). The easement covered a larger area than what was nee led for the s gn constructiom This is a non-exclusive easement and there is no prohibition a~ainst other kinds of improvements in the easemenL The applicant has received Permission frown Quantum to cOnstruc;~ the improvements within the eaSement. A small portion of the canopy e;xtends into the edge of the easement. The applicant requests deletion of thiS condition, j / Mr. DeCarlo said he spOke with Mike Haag today and if they can provide ve~'ification of permission from the properb/owner, staff would have no objection to deleting the co~ndition. MEETING MZNUTES PLANN][NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APR~i~ 27, 1999 Mr, Rosenstock said there have been many discussions aboutthe number of foot-caNdles with respect to lighting gas stations. H'e asked if the Planning Division addressed this issue. Ms. Cottrell said this issue is not reflected in the conditions because the plan was modified to be consistent with the illumination levels recommended by staff· The plans show that the applicant will not exceed 60-foot candies throughout the site· Sixty-foot candles are the maximum that was agreed to on an overall basis, Hs. Cot~rell reminded the members about the discussion that was generated when the Mobil Gas Station on Woolbdght tRoad was rev owed. Staff and Mobil did a great d~l~ of research about what was existing on other stations and what was acceptable, Sixty-f0bt candles was a compromise and it is less than the avera e exist ng overall and slightly more than staff initially proposed. Mobil has ag[eed to 60- foot ~ndles and that iS whatthis project will ~be~perm~e.d t.o.. M.s. ~.ttrell was not bpposed to the addition of a condition of approval regarding the illum~naoon leves. Vice Chairman Dub~ recommended that a condition of approval be added w~ereby the illurn nat on levels at this gas station do not ex?ed the illumination levels that were agreed to by the Planning & Devel0p~ent'Bbard atthe Mol~ Gas Station on woo bright Road· I ns Mr. Rosenstock requested that staff take illumination measurements at some of thomas statio throughout the City and ~provid~ the members with the locations and the foot-candl~s measured at driver height sitting in an automobile. CHAIRMAN WLSCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLTC H EAtiNG. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT WHO WTSHED TO SPEAK ON THIS APPL~CAI~ON. Mr. Myott asked for clarification of Condition #~3. · ot~re re orted that Quantum Park s readdressing their program and ~ill look at MmSaterCials, type Pof um nation and the sizes. Mobil's proposal is fora 5~/2' sign. Mo, bil will work with Quantum Park. Thiswlll come back as a modification to their PID. The applcant wishes to keep the language ger~eric so that when Quantum readdresses the sign program, they will be able to make accommodations for the sign ~lotion Mr. Myott moved that we grant the request to construct a 3,701 square footI gas station, convenience store and Car wash on 1.13 acres subject to staff comments. Ms. Frazier seconded the motion Mr. ~yott agreed with' Vice Chairman Dub~'s amendment to include ~at previously approved foot-candies for Mobil Gas Station. The motion carried 5-2. (Vic~ Chairman Dub~ and Mr. Rosenstock dissented.) l0 MEETZNG M]:NUTES PLANNlrNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA API~L 27~ 1999 Ms. Cottrell questioned whether the motion included the deletion of Condition #16. The response from Chairman Wische was affirmative. C, SZTE PLANS New Site Plan 1. Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Winston Lee, 1532 Old Okeechobee Road, West Palm Beach, said there ~ conditions he wished to discuss. He introduce(~ Eugene Gerlica, Project Engineer; Roos. ond~bon #5 - Add a note to the Pawng and Drainage pan stating that proposed storm drainage structures and pipes in Phase I! will constructed with Phase I." Lot 58 Quantum Park PID Winston Lee, Winston Lee & Assodates MFT Development [nc. Quantum Lakes Drive (Quantum Park P[D, Lot #58) Request site plan approval to construct a 51,556 square-foot office building in two phase on 4.93 acres ,'re three ~m Hock )e Condition #6 - "Add a note to the Wastewater and Water plan stating that all proposed water and sewer lines in Phase IT will be constructed with Phase Hr. Lee clarified the meaning of these conditions. These conditions require the ultimate buildout. The applicant would like to be able to phase the project. The retention area (Condition #5) would be able to successfully handle all water quality issues of tl~e entire buildout within Phase I. With respect to Cond t on #6, there is a looped pressurized water system that is completely self-contained and can stand on its own. The applicant would like to be permitted to phase the stormwater and water and sewe~ Hr. Barber said he had not seen the plans but feels the concern is that Phase [[ r become a reality. Hr. Barber agreed that if the applicant had calculations for stodr water for the site, he would not be opposed to the applicant's request. Hr. Lee and H confirmed that the applicant meets those standards. service. ight not all the Gerlica Hr. Gerlica advised that he met with Ray Davidson to discuss his comments. With )ect to the phasing issues, he was satisfied with the applicant's presentation. Mr. Gedica sa~( it was his understanding that these comments would not be included on the staff report for this board meeting. Hr. Davidson was satisfied with the issues of phasing the water main and I~oping it for Phase I. With respect to the water management of the dry pretreatment, what the 11 MEETZNG MINUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 27f 1999 applicant is providing in the first phase is 100% of the dry pretreatment requ constructed n the first phase. South Florida Water Management District has alr,e,a,.d,,y applicant a permit for that work, In Phase II, the appl cant would connect the T ; the line to provide service with hydrants and meters. Condition #7 - "Remove proposed median cut on Quantum Lakes Drive nd install "Right Turn Only" sign at exit, or close existing me. lian opening to the east at Lot 59 and replace with prop( ;ed opening. Proposed opening is too dose to existing openin, at Lot 59 to ensure safe and proper design. The existing medlian opening at Lot 59 should be moved to the eastern end of Lot 59 f properly des gned with adjoining intersection, This reloca[~ion sh0uld be done in conjunct on with the u t mate developmertt of Lot 59." ~"ed to be ~issued the ~nd extend Staff is recommending that the applicant close off the median between Lots 58 ~ the existing turn lane down across from Lot 59 so that the configuration of median Lot 58 resembles the configuration of the median that is already established. Mr. Gerlica said the applicant's objection is to the elimination of the median modifications to the existing median opening. The applicant would prefer that the rewritten or deleted to allow him to provide the median opening as shown and existing median as it currently exists. The applicant is making this request for reasons: Any further improvement reduces the flexibility of what to do on th of Lot 58 because this is a phased project. 12 id 59, carry Mst opposite ~pening and condition be to leave the :he roi owing second half Mr. Lee advised that the original median cuts were set up on the original maste~ plan using outdated p an criteria that allowed one median cut with two access points side-b! -side. The applicant would prefer to open the median section, re ocate the tre~s, have the nedian cut serve one side and leave the existing median cut to serve Lot 59. Mr. Barber advised that Ray Davidson is standing firm on his recommendation wit respect to the median. There is a split entrance for the two lots (Lots 58 &, 59), There is a situation of safety and welfare for the people traveling on this road, There is also a safety is', Je with the turn lane, Palm Beach County Traffic Engineer is concerned about how the turn la~ ~ will work. Staff recommends carrying the median down, carrying the turn lane down an¢ making an entrance for Lot 58. At the board members' request, Mr, Barber explained that on Quantum Lakes Ddve the existing drive splits between the two lots. Lot 59 has two entries and the only entry for ~t 58 is the split drive. The applicant wants to establish a stand-alone with its own driveway qntrance and Lot 59 will have ts own driveway closer to the intersection. The traffic lanes are ~upplied with the turn lane. The applicant would like to break the median and a ow the cars to enter through another median without a turn lane supplied on that median. MEE'I'~NG MZNUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRZt. 27, 1999 L At build out, the applicant projects the traffic on the roadway to be 2~500 trips. The capacity on a four-I~n(~ divided roadway is 3:[,100 trips. IIf this is compounded with the traffic using the two lanes that are westboundl accessing Lots 52, 58 and 59 and with access to Lot 59, the only traffic that willl be going past the opening is traffic that will make a left-turn entrance into Lot 58; With respect to safety, if the applicant provides the median opening where it currently exists, all the U-~urns will be eliminated. By leaving the existing median opening, conflicts with cars traveling that would have to make a U-turn would be eliminated. Mr. Rosenstock referred to Item #2 on the "Facts and :Issues Regarding the Propo! Opening for Lot 58" sheet provided by Mr. Gerlica and pointed out that if the followi~ true, there was no reason for debating the issue. (A copy of the sheet is attac original set of these minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Item #2 read as follow "The PO~ tmns£erred tide to the CDD with reservab'ons. ~he reservaUon b, the developer. Quantum L/mLfed Partners. reserved the right to modify roadway at their discretion." Hr. Rosenstock recommended that staff review the agreement. Hr. Barber explained that this is an agreement that allows the change to the mastE said staff agrees with most of what Mr. Gerlica spoke about. However, star agreement with where the turn lane should be, or whether there should even be a that entrance. Mr. Gerlica reminded the members that a four-lane divided roadway does nc dedicated deceleration lane because the speed does not exist on this roadway and ability of using the right-hand lane to get around the person making the left turn. there will be very little through-traffic. Mr. Barber explained that we have a conflict because the City does not have a Trafl Therefore: even if staff feels this recommendation would be satisfactory, we might to make that judgment, Mr. Friedland feels the applicant's plan is a safer, better and quicker plan. Chain and Ms. Frazier agreed With Mr. Friedland. CHAIRMAN WISCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING. THERE WAS NO ONE PRF WISHED TO SPEAK ON THIS APPLICATiON. Mr. Barber said the Planning Department would like consent from Palm Beach Coul is a safe situation and altering the master plan would not conflict with any issues ' .~astbound .~d Median fact was ed to the .*he plan. He is not in ]m lane at require a :here is an [ this area, : Engineer. ~OT be able an Wische ~ENT WHO ~ that this the future. 13 MEETZNG MZNUTES PLANNI'NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORIDA APR~I.[ 27, 1999 Mr. Gerlica objected to this recommendation because the applicant's proposal m Beach County standards. What was reported to him through the representatives ~ engineers is that they are applying Palm Beach County standards that do not ap condition. This is a local street with Iow volume and Iow speed. It is not a thoro, collector road, Palm Beach County does not have a requirement for access manage local street. Chairman Wische felt this was si.rn!lar to any private street in a private developme~ Beach county. Vice Chairman Dub~ questioned the difference between the roadway i and any street in Hunters Run. He pointed out that the County has nothing to say roads in Hunters Run, Motion Vice Chairman Dub~ moved that we approve the request for site plan approval to c 51,556 square-foot office building in two phases on 4.93 acres for HFT Developn subject to all staff comments with the deletion of Conditions #5, 6 and 7 as prese Frazier seconded the motion that carried unanimously. 8. OTHER None 9. COMMENTS BY MEMBERS · Chairman Wische recommended that a workshop meeting be scheduled wit[ Commissioners. eets Palm the City ly to the hfare or lent on a t in Palm question ~bout the ,nstruct a ent, Inc., ted. Ms. the City Mr. Rosenstock said he would like the City Attorney's Office to provide the board menpbers with information as to their legal status as a board with respect to suggestions to the COmmission and votes. The status report should be presented to ali new board members each y~ ar so that everyone has a dear understanding of the board's duties and responsibilitie,, and the consequences of those actions. Mr. Rosenstock would like this information pr Dr to the workshop meeting. Vice Chairman Dub~ reminded the members that the Ordinance that was approximately two years ago defined the board's duties and responsibilities. He whether or not the~Commissioners were aware of the Ordinance. Vice Chairman Dui times when the Commission sent applicants back to the Planning & Development feels the new Commissioners are not aware of that process. With the board's direction, Attorney Cirullo will provide a simple outline of what the provides with respect to authority and rights. He feels a workshop would opportunity for open discussion on roles and responsibilities. changed ~estioned ~ recalled )ard. He )rdinance ovide an MEET]:NG MZNUTES PLANN]~NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLOI~DA APR:[ Mr. Friedland requested that staff not forget about standardizing the Sign Code. Vice Chairman Dub~ pointed out that the Director of Development was the proposed Sign Code amendments. When he left, the project stalled. Ms. Byrne wi on this project to check on its status. Mr. Rosenstock advised that the previous Director of Development secured samples sign companies. His intention was to prepare a booldet/brochure depicting the signs be acceptable in the City. However, all of the signs were of a particular character t give the developers a wide-enough choice. He recommended that staff find the and use it as a starting base. Mr. Rosenstock reminded staff that there was a recommendation from the DevelopmentiBoard to the previous Commission that the Code be amended to re developer to ~nclude letters of a particular size showing the street number of the that the traveling public cioes not have to stop abruptly to locate a particular add~ · Mr. Myott reported that he received a telephone call from the Sun-Sentinel re, expansion of ShowTime. No one else on the board had received a call. 10. AD3OURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting properly 8:50 p,m. PrainitO Deputy City Clerk (Three Tapes) 4/30/99 3:05 PM 15 27, 1999 er of the follow up -om major :hat would .at did not ~formation anning& luire every )uilding s° .~SS. arding the ourned at Facts and Issues reearding the Proposed Median Opening for Lot 58 Subject: Quantum Park Lot 58 (Our Ref. No. 99008.00) Quantum Lakes Drive is a private road by Plat dedication. The POA transferred title to the CDD with reservations. The reservation being the developer, Quantum Limited Partners, reserved the right to modify, the roadway at their discretion. 3. The roadway by definition is a local street. Local streets are not required to be divided roadways or have medians. Medians {tre desirable on higher spe~d, larger volume roadway ?acilities such as, collector roads and arterial roads. 5. The speed of a roadway dictates the median width. 10. Median openings are recommended to be placed at intervals convenient for crossi movements and safety of the collector or arterial facility. Quantttm Lakes Drive consn'ucted as a four (4) lane divided roadway. There are two (2) lanes in each d 24 feet of pavement and a 16 foot landscaped median. This roadway was constru this cross section to provide the boulevard appearance. This is purely an aesthetic enhancement to th/s roadway. It is not required by any design criteria of AASTO State of Florida. Median openings could be provided at each driveway accessing each lot, with or' deceleration lanes. It is important to note that westbound traffic on Quantum Lakes Drive west of Qu: Boulevard, as a practical matter, will only be traffic accessing Lots 52, 58 and 59 total traffic is further reduced by the available access to Lot 59 at the Quantum La and Quantum Boulevard intersection. The apphcation of Palm Beach County Access Management Standards and Turn-I Requirements are inappropriate for the proposed development, the roadway lengtt proposed median cut. The landowner for Lot 58 is the same landowner for Lot 59. The landowner prefi leave the existing median openings as they are and install the proposed median provide flexibility in marketing and developing Lot 59 and the Phase 1I developmc Lot 58. Prepared by Eugene A. Gerlica, P.E. April 27. 1999 :ection~ :ted to )r the 'ithout That :s Drive Lne and the 7S tO ting to tt within Letters:q lpt:qlplqu58:99008.00:I023 egj h.doc Mock, Roos & A,~sociate$, Inc. 5720 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, Florfda 33407-2066, (561) 683-3113, fax 478-7248