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Minutes 04-13-99 MZNUTES OF THE PLANNTNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETZNG HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL~ BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Lee Wische, Chairman Jim Reed, Vice Chairman .1. Stanley DubA Pat Frazier Mike Friedland Steve Myott IVlaufice Rosenstock Frances Cleary, Alternate Woodrow Hay, Alternate Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zor Michael Cirullo, Assistant 1, I'NTRODUC'rroN OF THE BOARD Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Following the Pledge of All~ Flag, he introduced the members of the board including the two board alternates, Attorney Cirullo, Mr. Rumpf and the Deputy City Clerk. On behalf of the Planning & Development Board, Mr. Dub~ congratulated Mr. Rum pf promotion. 2. ELECTLON OF CHAZRPERSON AND V~CE CHAt'RPERSON Motion Mr. Rosenstock moved to nominate Lee Wische as chairperson of the board. Mr. Friedl; the motion. Motion Mr. Rosenstock moved to close the nominations. Mr. Friedland seconded the motion unanimously. The motion to elect Lee Wische as. chairperson of the board carried unanimously. Chairman Wische thanked the members of the board for their confidence in him. Motion Mr. Rosenstock moved to nominate Stan Dub~ as Vice Chairperson of the board. Mr. Rc the motion. lng Director ity Attorney liance to the ssistant City his recent seconded that carried ~d seconded MEETING MTNUTES PLANNTNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA API~L 13, 1999 Motion Mr. Friedland moved to close the nominations. Mr. Rosenstock seconded the moti( unanimously. The motion to elect Stan Dub~ as Vice Chairperson carried unanimously. 3, AGENDA APPROVAL Vice Chairman Dub~ moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Rosenstock motion that carried unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MTNUTES Vice Chairman Dub~ moved to approve the minutes of the March 23, 1999 meetir seconded the motion that carried unanimously. 5. COMMUNZCATLONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Planning and Zoning Report 1. Final disposiUon of the March 23, 1999 Planning and Develop meeting agenda items. Mr. Rumpf reported the following City Commission action on items previously revi~ Planning & Development Board: Stor-AII Approved Height Variance for Deanna Patrick - Denied Unisite Communication Tower Postponed at Applicant's Re will recommend that the City Commission remove this item from their agend; meeting. Wal-Mart Ordinances Approved on first reading 6. OLD BUSTNESS None 7. NEW BUSTNESS: A. PUBLI'C HEARING 2 that carried .~cOnded the Mr. Reed ant Board wed by the uest- Staff at the next MEETTNG MTNUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLOPJ[DA APRIL 13~ 1999 Zoninq Code PRO.]ECT: AGENT: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: Pelican Estates, ThC, William Koch 1340 Neptune Drive Request for a variance from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 11.H.16 to allow for a reduction in the required ratios of ~ne[ (1) parking space per 800 square feet (warehouse use) to i parking space per 1,000 square feet, and 1 parking sp~ce per 500 square feet (manufacturing use) to 1 parking space per 600 scjuare feet, which represents a reduction of 6 required spaces. Attorney Cirullo administered the oath to all that would testiCy during these proceedings. Bill Glenn, Secretary/Treasurer of Pelican Estates, 216 North Seacrest CirCe, Delray Beach, represented Agent William Koch. Mr. Rumpf had no additional comments.to report. 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 for a variance from the City of Bo' Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 11.H.16 to allow for a reduction in ratios of one (1) parking space per 800 square feet (warehouse use) to 1 parking spac( square feet, and 1 parking space per 500 square feet (manufacturing use) to 1 parkin, 600 square feet, which represent~ a reduction of 6 required spaces, subject to all corn Reed ~econded the motion. When Mr. Friedland inquired about the size of this parcel of land, Mr. Glenn responded .98 acres. The motion carried unanimously. Land Use Amendment/Rezoni~. PRO3ECT NAME: AGENT: OWNER: LOCATION: DESCR~P'F/ON: Robert Katz Historic House Martin O'Shea Robert Katz 306 SE 1~ Avenue Request approval of Amendment to the Future La~ of the Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Resid, 3 ENT WHO ton Beach ~ required per 1,000 space per lents. Mr. lat it was Use Map rial (LDR) M E E'I'LNG MZNUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORZDA APRIL 13~ 1999 to Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and rezone the p. roperty from RiA to C2 to allow for adaptive reuse of historic home and parking facilities, Martin O'Shea was present in the audience and Robert Currie, Architect, app¢oached the podium. Mr. Currie advised that the applicant had an objection to Comment #! t t reads as follows: h~ "Use of the subject property w'll be lim ted to a historic home, and ary e ement s~uch as garage/utility building, outdoor gathering and entertainment areas, and arKin facilities." P ' g He advised that the applicant would like to use the building for an undefined use in the luture such as a coffeehouse. The use woukJ not be expanded in any way, but the applicant w~uld like an opportunity to use the building. Mr. Rumpf advised that such a use would be permitted. He e~(plained to the board memb?rs that the applicant would like to modify that conditiont When the members expressed concern that modifying the condition at this time wou d be like giving the owner carte b anche, Hr. Rumpf pointed out that because of its size, this property ould never become a major restaurant. CHA~RNAN W[SCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING. Edith Coooer, 120 SE 1~t Street, President of the Vivienne Condo A~_~ociatiol spoke on behalf of the residents who are concerned that expansion of this use will create traffid and noisy conditions because of deliveries. She explained that this is a quiet street with 11 children living in this condominium. Ms. Cooper said the residents currently have a problem with the gr )cery store located on Ocean Avenue because of deliveries and trash pickup. She said there are a E of young people living in:this area and they do not want business on this particular street. Mr. Currie advised that the applicant plans to construct buffer walls on the south and w ~ sides of this parcel. All deliveries would be internal to the site. Chairman Wische read the following letter from Mr, Harvey E. Oyer, .Ir. into the record Addressed to: City of Boynton Beach Planning and Zoning Division Re: Public Hearing 4/13/99 Robert Katz 306 SE 1~ Avenue "Gentlemen/ Z have reviewed the plan on #/e and urge that the rezoning ~e granted. £believe thisproposed change In zoning willbene~ the enb're dt~. it w/]/ enhance the desirab/I/t~ o£mine and m? fam//y~ pro~erb'es in the designa~ area. Respectfu//y yours~ Harvey E. Oyer~ _~r. " 4 MEETZNG MZNUTES PLANN~[NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH~ FLOR.ZDA APRIL 13~ 1999 Mr. Rosenstock requested that Mr. Rumpf explain how rezon~ng this parcel would ben Mr. Rumpf explained that this ~s a very small parcel of property in a transitional area. flanks a C-2 zoning district to the south Staff feels this minimal extension of the zc would encourage expansion in that area. There are other histodc homes in this area ~ maintained. [vlr, Katz has purchased additional property and plans to redevelop it commercial site, Mr, Rumpf explained that when the use comes through for approval limited as to hours of operation, The benefit to the City would be the ~ncrease in activil Mr. Rosenstock questioned whether or not staff would permit the applicant to gut the structure, without expanding it, to create a restaurant in this building. Mr. Rumpf re., such a situation has occurred in the past. Mr. Rosenstock felt it would be unfair to permit this rezomng since the residents wh property in this area did so because it was zoned residential. He felt that all purchase~ notified that they are buying in a transitional zone so that they could make an informed whether or not to purchase the property. Hr. Currie pointed out that there is not enough room in this structure to even build kitchen and the owner has no intention of making this structure any larger. Mr, Rosenstock inquired if the owner would be amenable to complying with specifi( operaUon, Mr. Currie felt confident that Mr, Katz would agree, but pointed out that the C Licensing process would probably cover that, He recommended that the board make 1 operation a condition of approval, ~fit the City. This parcel ~ing district lat are well nto a small , it could be in the area. ~side of the onded that purchased ;should be Jecision on a gourmet hours of :cupational hours of Mr. Myott envisioned this structure as a rental property for private parties. Mr. Rump that at one of the first meetings he had with Mr. Katz, he talked about using the st receptions. Hr. Friedland said he would not object to this request and would not have a probl coffeehouse as long as the community was buffered from the use. explained ucture for with a Chris Francois, 65 Spanish River Drive, Ocean Ridge, expressed concern about re oning this parcel of land and about this project in general. Although she agreed that apgrading of he zoning might be in order, her concerns centered on the public restroom and the parking situatio She felt the house was beautiful and would be a great museum project. IVls. Francios pointe out that Ocean Avenue has always been a commercial district, but no commercial has ever exi,~ ;d in this particular area. Vice Chairman Dub~ confirmed with Hr. Francois that she is a property owner within th( of Boynton Beach. Zity limits Mr. Rosenstock pointed out that even the architect has not been formally advised of th~ use at this point. In addition, the nextthing that w become an ~ssue wil be the signag neighbors will have to deal w th that. By approving this request, the door will be opened t 5 intended , and the , allowing MEETING MZNUTES PLANNTNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APR.TL 13,, 1999 commercial establishments in residential districEs. Hr. IV]yoE felt the owner of this property should have been present for this hearing so t define the intended use. He felt that the lack of specifications gave this request a "tr Chairman Wische reminded the members that at this point, there is no way of knowing will come in. Motion Mr. Rosenstock moved that we reject this petition for Robert Katz Historic House, requE of Amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan from Low Densit~ (LDR) to Loca Retail Commercial (LRC) and rezone the property from RIA to C2 t adaptive reuse of historic home and parking facilities. Vice Chairman Dub6 seconded Mr. Friedland reiterated his support and stated that he would be comfortable approving as long as the project is fenced in as depicted on the plans. The motion carried 5-2. (Mr. Friedland and Ms. Frazier dissented.) B. USE APPROVAL PROJECT NAME: AGENT: OWNER: LOCAT~O N: DESCP~P'r~ON: Mobil Station at Quantum Park PZD Michelle Coward Quantum Park Partners Ltd. Southwest corner of Gateway Boulevar Ridge Road Request the list of approved uses for the Q~ PTD be amended to include gasoline convenience store and car wash. Mr. Rumpf reported that the applicant had requested a postponement of this applicatio timing it with their request for conditional use apprOval that will appear on the next age Motion Mr. Rosenstock moved to table this item per the request of the Planning Departm~ Chairman ube seconded the motion that carried unanimously. Hr. Rosenstock questioned whether the petitioner or City staff prepared the location m~ Mr. Rumpf advised that Staff prepared the location map that depicts the closest gas stat 2. PRO.~ECT NAME: PGD, Tnc. AGENT: Richard C. Ahrens, Ahrens Companies OWNER: Ms. Shelley Childers, PGD, Inc. 6 at he could ~y eek he use that ~t approval Residential ~ allow for le motion, ne request and High ~tum Park ~les with based on ida. Vice 3ns. MEETING MZNUTES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACHi FLORIDA APR~ZL 13, 1999 LOCATION: DESCRIP'I~ON: 151 Commerce Road, High Ridge Comme Request the list of approved uses for the Commerce Park PID be amended to ind~ manufactunng, wholesale and storage o products. In response to Mr. Rosenstock, _Shellv Childers, Vice President of Pineaonle Gro sa~d sand and cement would be the product composition. Water is added to the ingr cast stone tile results. These small tile products are applied to the exteriors of building,. and cement will be delivered in 2,000 pound bags that are stored in interior silos ur dispensed. Ns. Frazier asked the applicant to explain the product that would be manufactured. said they would manufacture thick medalhons that are applied to the exterior of bu CHAIRMAN WTSCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING. W~SHED TO SPEAK ON THTS APPLICATION. 'ce Park PTD High Ridge :te the cast stone ~dients and · The sand til they are s. Childers dings. THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT WHO .Motion Vice Chairman Dub~ moved to approve the request that the list of approved uses for the High Ridge Commerce Park PID be amended to include the manufacturing, wholesale and storage oflcast stone products, subject to all staff comments. Mr. Myott seconded the motion that carried unanimously. C. SITE PLANS New Site Plan 1. PROJECT NAME: AGENT: OWNER: LOCA'I~O N: DESCP~PT~ON :' PGD, 'rnc. Richard C. Ahrens, Ahrens Companies Ms. Shelley Childers, PGD, Inc. 151 Commerce Road, High Ridge Commer Request approval to construct a 19,293 s( building to be used for manufacturing, who Park Jare foot .~sale and storage of architectural cast stone product When Chairman Wische reminded the agent that there were 14 staff comments associate~ with this applicatiOn, Mr. DOve FUrer, Project Manager, stated that there were no objections-I those conditiOns of approval, o any of CHAIRMAN W]:SCHE ANNOUNCED THE PUBLIC HEARING. THERE WAS NO ONE PRES[ WISHED TO SPEAK ON THIS APPLICAT]~ON. Mr. Rosenstock asked Mr. Furer if the applicant would comply with a request to add landscaping to the project. Mr. Furer advised that a meeting had taken place with the ArchiteCt and the Plans would be submitted to the City within a week. ~IT WHO Jditional ndscape MEETTNG MI'NUTES PLANNZNG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORIDA APRIL 13~ 1999 Hr. Rumpf added that the ~andscaping depicted on the plans was identical to the landscaping already provided in the area Because the easement a ong the frontage s located close to the front of the b~Jilding, there is no lush landscaping. Palm speci:es are being used to be utili easement ~,aenn, dl,. There is a required 25'-30' per meter buffer required in this P,D. On the soul'side of the Waxed Myrtles and Eugenias will be planted. When Mr. Myott questioned whether or not the Planning & Development Board had se in the past, Mr. Rumpf explained that this is a long narrow parcel with warehous( Therefore, each project that has come forward is very much the same as the last. Motion Mr. Myott moved to approve the request to construct a 19,293 square foot building to manufacturing, wholesale and storage of architectural cast stone products, subject comments. Ms. Frazier seconded the motion that carried unanimously. 8, OTH ER None COMMENTS BY MEMBERS ~n this plan buildings. ~e used for :o all staff Mr. Rosenstock commented that it is very easy to note on a calendar from year-to- 'ear when the electiOnS for this board are to occur. This is the second time the elections were left off the agenda. He also requested that revised agendas be clearly marked "REVISED" ancJ delivered to the members prior to the meeting. Mr. Rosenstock requested that the members of the board be provided with a map d, picting all of the gas stations Within the City Of Boynton Beach; He would like the map colo .coded to indicate auto repair businesses as well. IV]r. ROsenstock requested a status report on the revision of the Sign COde. Mr. Rurr reported that no one is currently working on that project. Mr. Rosenstock said this was a project that was workshopped and discussed multiple occasions. He requested that the City Commission report back to the Planning & Del .qopment Board that assignments have been made to continue the progress of developing a lew Sign Code for the City of Boynton Beach. Mr. Myott said he was at a meeting of the AIA Board of Directors at the County a fe~ ' months ago when a discusSiOn took place about signage being almost more important :ban the appearance of the exteriors of buildings. Bad signage will ruin a neighborhood faster :hah any other aesthetic item. Therefore, Mr. Myott is in favor of moving forward with the revised Sign Code with quality in mind. 8 MEETTNG MZNUTES PLANN?NG & DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLOP~DA APRTL 13~, 1999 Mr. Rosenstock requested that Chairman Wische ~011 the members to determin( favor of moving his recommendation forward. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Reed pointed out that there have oeen two false starts within the last 21/2 yet project that must be completed. Mr. Rosenstock recalled that the Comprehensive Plan must be sent to Tallahassee Rumpf explained that there are two deadlines; one in Apdl and one in October. Mr. Rosenstock said the Planning Department should make a recommendation Commission that a workshop be held to review the currently existing Comprehen~ that it is possible to know what peop e are talldng about when they request changes rezoning considered at this meeting It is important to know what is located on ea and to know the delineation of the boundaries. Mr. Rosenstock pointed oL Comprehensive Plan is not meant to be set in granite. Therefore, it is necessary to at it. who was in This is a i April. Mr. the City ve Plan so ;uch as the h property : that the :ake a look Mr. Rumpf said there would be an opportunity to do that. The Comprehensive Plan rs currently in the EAR based amendment stage. A contract has been executed with the consultants and they are currently working on implementing the EAR product. They wi be coming Iback to us within the next f~w months with proposed amendments. There is~ew State law that must be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan ancJ many of the policies are outdated. ~r. Rumpf has requested that the consultant review the Land Use and Problems Opportunities Section, Section 8, which is a site-by-site description, analysis and recommendations. Mr. Friedland thanked Mr. Rosenstock for his remarks about letting things go He is anxious to get this signage done so that it will add to the beauty of the City. / Mr. Rumpf advised that staff is not opposing changes..~-I]],_e files and notes are still freshl and have not been stored away. This project is on the Department s agenda of things to do and st~ff will get to this project. 10. AD.1OURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning & Development Board, th properly adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk (One Tape) meeting c oiio OU%o. cuozzo April 13, 1999 561 221 [0?80 P.Olxl~l 49 PLAOI~R AVENUE, 302: S'fUA~T, FLORIDA 3499~ (56] ~ 221-212:8 FAX (56~) Mr. Michael Rumpf City of Boynton Beach 100 E~t Boynton Beach Boulevard P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 Re: Mobil Station at Quantum Park Use Approval Postponement OvxRe£ #98-123 A Dear Mr. Rumpf: In order to have the Use Approval for the above referenced project on th~ same the Conditional Use Approval, we respectfully request that thc Use Approval, wb the Plann/ng arid Development Board agenda for April 13, 1999, be post~on~ April 27, 1999 meet'rog. Please call me to confn'm that hhis is acceptable. Thank you for you~ ass/stance project. Sincerely, Miehelle L. Coward, Project Manager ¢¢: Aaron Weeks, Himes & Assoc/ates, Inc. Paul Capron/gro, Mobil Oil Corporation Anna Cottrell, Anna S. Cot'troll and Associa;~s, JeffIravani, Jeff H. Iravani, Inc. Michael Houston, Houston Cuozzo Group, lac. enda as ,ch is on ith this TOTAL P. 01 Business Home Marine HARVEY E. OYER, JR,, INC. ~ Boynton's Oldest Insurance Agency -- Disability Health Life Long Term Care April 5, 1999 Eity of Boynton Beach Plannzng and Zoning Divismon 100 E. Boynnon Beach Blvd BoYTlEon Beach, FL 33435 RE: H=== =.~g 4/13,!99 Robert Katz 306 S.E. 1st Avenue I h~ve reviewed the plan on file and urge that the rezonzng be I b~'lieve this proposed change mn zoning will benefit the entire I chink it will enhance the desirablelity of my mine and my fami Pr~erties in the designated area. Re ~ect fully Yo _~ms, ~ ~nted. city. les -- Reg. Real Estate Broker -- 511 ~as~ Oeeas Avenue · Post Office 8ox 57 · Boy,ton Beach, F}orida $3425 TeL: (581) 7~2-9~05. ~AX~ (S81) 364-9848