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Minutes 01-26-99 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FIJORIDA, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Lee Wische. Chairman James Reed, Vice Chairman J. Stanley Dubb Pat Frazier Mike Friedland Steve Myott Frances Cleary, Voting Alternate William Sherman, Alternate ABSENT Maudce Rosenstock Michael Rumpf, Acting Planning & Zemng Director Mike Cirullo, Acting Assistant City At1 ~rney 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and ed the Allegiance to the Flag. 2. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS Pledge of )rney, Mike Recording Chairman Wische introduced the Board Members, Acting Assistant City At' CirullO, Mike Rumpf, Acting Director of Planning and Zoning and th( Secretary. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Wische asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Motion Mr. Dub6 moved to approve the agenda. Vice Chair Reed seconded the mo unanimously carried. iion. Motion MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUAR 4. APPROVALOF MINUTES .Motion Mr. Dub6 moved to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1999 meetin seconded by Mr. Friedland. Motion unanimously carried. 5. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Planning and Zoning Report Final disposition of Planning and Development Boar agenda items by the City Commission at their rr January 19, 1999. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Grove Plaza Master Plan was approved; The Melear PUD Modification was approved; Gateway Professional Site Plan was approved; The Atlas Party Rental Site Plan was approved; Storage Building Site Plan (the Quonset approved; The 7-Eleven Site Plan was also approved with cl conditions as follows: (g) (h) · Item 23, regarding the school comments on al~ before a certain time, was omitted; · Item 14 will allow the pumps to be installed road-widening project is let, rather than when was completed; and · 26, 1999 Motion meeting .~eting of uts) was tnges and ~hol sales when the he project · Item 13 was not approved. The Commiss~en wanted further restrictions on the stdping that is pla( the perimeter of the canopy. An agreement c~ reached and the applicant recommended that except this Item be approved, conditioned applicant returning with a certain design signage striping. Lake Worth Christian School Conditional Use Ap expansion was approved; and The Peter Browne Abandonment was approved. .~d around uld not be .=verything upon the ir canopy ication for L ~ 2 MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 26, 1999 Chairman Wische stated that the Board was under the impression tha Ordinance would not allow pumps to be installed until the road was compl Rumpf stated that the definition of a status of a project according to County C¢ Regulations, which provides for this, was used. Chairman Wische stated one reasons the Planning and Development Board denied the project was that assumed that the pumps could not be installed. Mr. Rumpf said that in accor~ the strict definition of the Zoning Code the use would not be allowed, but the of the pumps was considered using the County Concurrency system. Mr. Dub~ inquired if there was much discussion on the Quonset Hut item. said there was a great deal of discussion and debate by the Commission. the City ;ted. Mr. ~currency )f the key he Board ance with ]stallation ~r. Rumpf ~r. Rumpf said there was much support for the applicant from the audience and there was a petition presented to the Commission that favored the project as an improvement to the neighborhood. Mr. Friedland inquired about the sale of alcohol at the 7-Eleven, which is located across the street from a school, which will also sells cigarettes and other questional~le reading material commonly sold at these types of businesses. Mr. Rumpf stated thatlissue was discussed since it was a condition of approval from the School Board. The Ce rnmission felt it was not equitable to restrict that use to one location since within a mile r less, the same sales take place at other establishments. 6. OLD BUSINESSS None Chairman Wische stated that anyone in the audience that wished to speak ( before the Board must be sworn in. Chairman Wische instructed Acting As Attorney Cirullo to swear in all persons who would be testifying. NEW BUSINESS Abandonment 1. PROJECT NAME: AGENT/OWNER: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: Manatee Bay fka Banyan Cove Jan C. Hansen, Olen Development 1632 North Federal Highway Request approval for abandonme~ special purpose easement and uti easement recorded for a previous proposed subdivision that was ne developed. 3 any item Stant City Company It of a MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 26, 1999 Chairman Wische noted that the microphones were not working and requested that the Board members speak clearly in order to be heard. Chairman Wische requested that the applicant take the podium. Jori Hansen of the Olen Development Company took the podium on behalf of the applicant. Chairman Wische note~t there was only one staff comment and cited the comment to the agent. Mr. Hansen stated that they agree to the one condition and that as of today they have secured a consent from FP&L. There are no other utilities within the easer ent. Mr. Hansen stated that the easement was developed at the same time as the t at for the property and that the plat was subsequently abandoned. Therefore, the sasement never had any purpose once the plat was abandoned. Chairman Wische asked if there were any additional comments. Mr. Ru~ )f stated there were none. Chairman announced the public hearing portion of the meeting. Hearing nc ~e, closed the public hearing. Motion Mr. Dub~ moved to approve the request for abandonment of a speci~ purpose easement and utility easement recorded for a previously proposed subdivisi¢ that was not developed for Manatee Bay fka Banyan Cove, subject to all staff conditio~ Motion seconded by Mr. Myott. Motion carried 7-0. B. SUBDIVISION Master Plan Modification PROJECT: AGENT: OWNER: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: Boynton Commerce Center Kevin Donahue Dalfan American Corporation 1800 Corporate Drive Request for approval to m(~dify the approved master plan to expanc~ building "A" by 8,400 square feet an~l reduce buildings "B" and "C" each by 4,2D0 square feet. 4 MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 26, 1999 Mr. Kevin Donahue, 800 SW 14 TM Drive, Boca P, aton, Flodda took the, podium. Chairman Wische said there were 22 staff comments and requested the Agent only address those comments he does not agree with or needs clarification. Mr. Donahue stated they agree to all staff comments. Chairman announced .the public hearing pot[ion of the meeting. Hearing no~e, closed the public hearing. / / Chairman Wische asked if staff had any additional comments. There were none. Motion Vice Chair Reed moved for approval to modify the approved master plan four Boyn!~,n,, Commerce Center to expand building "A" by 8,400 square feet and reduce bdildings B and "C" each by 4,200 square feet, subject to all staff comments. Mr. Dub~ seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. C. SITE PLANS Major Site Plan Modification PROJECT: AGENT: OWNER: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: The Wreck Restaurant Robert Currie Robert Katz 502 E. Ocean Avenue Request for approval to adapt a commercial building into a 6,1! foot, two-story restaurant. P, ober[ Currie took the podium and stated he was the amhitect of the project Wische stated there were 37 staff comments and asked if there were any cor agent wishedtoaddress. Mr. Curde stated that all staff comments addressed and he has no comments. Chairman Wische inquired if the applicant obtained approval from the EPA. stated they did not. Chairman Wische thought the building location had once for chemicals and/or pest control. Mr. Currie stated he did not know. Mr. RUmpf stated that this building was formerly known as the Bean Buildir once been occupied by exterminators and did not think that EPA appr¢ 5 existing square Chairman ments the ave been Mr. Curde ~een used and had /al was a MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARy 26, 1999 requirement. Chairman Wische requested that if EPA approval was nece., should work this out with the applicant. Ms. Frazier inquired when the restaurant anticipates opening. Mr. Currie Sb would be approximately one year before the restaurant opens. Mr, Myott inquired if the owner were goin9 to purchase additional parking s some ~ype of arrangement has been set up for parking. Mr. Rumpf stated that the Code allows for some type of agreement for parkin! is recommending that this project be deferred to the shared parking coml aha ysis that is going to take place in the downtown area Mr. Rumpf stated I parking has to v~ork in order to encourage continued downtown development. as well as any other uses, would utilize the shared-parking program. ;ary, staff [ed that it aces or if and staff rehensive tis shared This use, Mr. Myott asked when staff would stop accepting the no parking requirement. Mr. Rumpf said that there is a ~omprehensive program that would be completed by a consultant. The City has already received= the proposals and there are o~nly two to select from and both are acceptable. The comprehensive study should be Icompleted within four to six months. Mr. Rumpf stated that the needs for this project will be ~ncorporated in the study. Ms. Cleary asked where parking would be for the restaurant. Mr. Rumpf sak public lot with 21 spaces next door and there is on street parking. Mr. Ru there is a mixture of uses downtown and there is the assumption that th shared parking, as well as foot traffic. Mr. E)ub6 said that although there was not enough parking, it ~s important projects proceed for the downtown area. Mr. Rumpf noted what is currently in Delray Beach regarding parking problems that had not been planned for. said that the comprehensive planned study would place Boynton Beach al' situation. Mr. Myott said his comments were not negative and thinks it is a wonderful should go forward. I there is a mpf stated .~re wdl be [hatthese lappening dr. Rumpf ~ad of the roject that Chairman Wische announced the public hearing portion of the meeting. HeAring none, closed the Public hearing. 6 MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 26, 1999 Motion Mr. Friedland moved to approve the request to adapt an existing commercial building into a 6,191 square foot, two-story restaurant at 502 E. Ocean Avenue, subject to staff comments and also with agreements if required from the EPA, the State or t e Federal government due to past usage. Motion seconded by Mr. DubS. Motion carrie I 7-0. New Site Plan 2. PROJECT: AGENT: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: Collier Commercial Scott D. Dyer 409 NE 3RDStreet Request for approval to constl '10,760 square feet of office/v space in three buildings on 1.14 a~ Mr. Scott Dyer, 7522 Briar Cliff Circle, Lake Worth, Florida took the podium. Chairman Wische noted there were 26 staff comments and asked the wished to address any of [he comments. Mr. Dyer stated they agreed comments. Mr. Dyer noted that there was a typographical error and the constructing 10,760 square feet, not 49,704 square feet, which is the squ~ for the entire site area. Chairman Wische announced the public hearing portion of the meeting. He~ closed the public hearing. Chairman Wische asked if there were any additional staff comments. There Motion Mr. Dub~ moved to approve the request to construct 10,760 square fee warehouse space in three buildings on 1.14 acres for Collier Commercial at Street, subject to all staff comments. Motion seconded by Mr. Myott. Motion 8. OTHER None arehouse res. ent if he ail staff are only 'e footage ring none, ere none. of office/ · 09 NE 3rd ~rried 7-0. MEETING MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JANUARY 26, 1999 9. COMMENTS BY MEMBERR Chairman Wische informed the Board that he spoke with Mr. Rumpf last week the March 9t~ meeting which falls on Elect on Day and that severa memb~ involved with the elections that day. Chairman Wische requested that the r~ changed to another date. After discussion, it was determined that the meeting date for the first meetin< be Changed to Monday, March 8, 1999. Mr. Dub6 saic~ he received a phone call from the owner of ACT Ill and ques~ she was not allowed to have a sign on the wall, which faces Federal Chairman Wische noted that the Wreck Restaurant will have a wall sign. stated that the sign actually would be above the roof and the shop is in neec kind of identification. 10. ADJOURNMEN~ Motion Mr. Dub6 moved that the meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Ms. Cie meeting propedy adjourned at 7:35 p.m Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) 'egarding 's will be eeting be in March ned why fighway. ~r. Dub~ of some y. The