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Minutes 03-11-98MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING WEST WING, CONFERENCE ROOM C, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1998 PRESENT: Lee Wische, Chairman James Reed, Vice Chair Jose Aguila Pat Frazier Mike Ffiedland Steve Myott, Alternate Tambri Heyden, Planning & Zo Director Michael Pawelczyk, Assistant ( Attorney Bulent Kastadak, Director of Development ABSENT: Stanley J. Dube Maurice Rosenstock 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Wische called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of AII~ the Flag was recited. 2. INTRODUCTION OF MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEM lng ity lance to ~ERS Chairman Wische introduced the members of the Board, Attorney Pawelczyk, the Recording Secretary, and Tambri Heyden, Planning and Zoning Director. 3. AGENDA APPROVAL No additions deletions or corrections were made to the agenda. Upon motion by Mike Friedland, it was unanimously voted to approve the agenda, which carr ed 6-01 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jose Aguila moved that the minutes of the last meeting be amended by correcting the spelling of the word "principal" at Item 7A1 to "principle'', which is the correct spelling. The minutes, as corrected, were unanimously approved, upon motion by Jese Aguiia and second by Jim Reed, carried 6-0. MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORIDA MARCH 11, 1998, 5. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Report from the Planning and Zoning Department Chairman Wische introduced Tambri Heyden for an update of the Planning and Zoning Department. Ms. Heyden reported the following: The department is back on a regular schedule. All items that we agenda for the February 24, 1998 meeting have been approved b, Commission, including the zoning code variance for the Firi Methodist Church for a setback variance and abandonment of a pc 20.8 foot wide alley south of the Church. Request by Grand Park ALF of Boynton Beach for abandonment a on the the City : United tion of a a utility easement on property located at the southeast corner of Congress Avenue and S.W. 23rd Avenu~ to be known as Grand Park of Boynton Beach · The Palm Walk ACLF request for conditional use approval to cons' bed Alzheimer care living facility to be known as Palm Walk was pos OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING 1, Project: Palm WalkACLF Agent: Ehasz Giacalone architects Owner: Palm Walk Associates Location: S.W. 19th Avenue Description: Request for conditional use approval to construct Alzheimer care living facility to be known as the adult congregate living facility. 'uct a 48 2oned. ~ 48 bed dm Walk Chairman Wische informed members that a continuance has been r, Attorney Pawelczyk stated that a vote tabling this matter until meeting was necessary. Therefore, upon motion by Jose Aguila an( 2 ;quested. the next second MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 11, 1998~ by James Reed, it was unanimously voted to table the Palm Wal until the March 24, 1998 meeting. Motion to table carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING MAJOR SITE PLAN MODIFICATION Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Benvenuto's Restaurant Jean Philippe Gaudier Bernard and Cathy Permn 1730 N. Federal Highway hearing Request to amend the previously approve¢ site plan to expand the existing restaurant by 10,7(~7 square feet and add associated parking and landsc~iping. Chairman Wische asked the agent for Benvenuto's Restaurant to plea,~ himself. At this point in the meeting, Attorney Pawelczyk swore ~n all parties who testify on any item on the agenda this evening. identify nned to Albert Nelson of International Engineering Associates introduced hims~ as the designer of the project in conjunction with Messrs. Bernard Perron and Jea Philippe Gaudree, the owners of Benvenuto's Restaurant. Chairman Wische inst~ cted Mr. Nelson that he would be asked to address only those issues that he disagre ;d with or needed clarification. Mr. Nelson stated that there were two issues that they vould like to bring to the attention of the Board. At this point in the meeting, Chairman Wische introduced the new De Director, Bulent Kastarlak and welcomed him to the meeting. Mr. Nelson asked the Board Members to refer to Item 15 on page 10. If you [he site plan, it is intended to keep the existing parking. In so doing some of may not comply with the 27' backup space required for 90 degree parking s~ Aguila inquired if the spaces were to remain valet parking spaces and was elopment ill refer to ~e spaces ~ces. Mr. rmed that they were. Mr: Aguila stated he felt that 27' was in excess and that 24' would be totally acceptable. Mr. Nelson added that where possible, the new spaces would comply with the 27' requirement. Ms. Hoyden reminded Mr. Nelson of the code, which states that when you footage to an existing use, you have to bring the parking up to code. Aisc, 3 td square Heyden MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORIDA MARCH '11, '1998 informed the meeting that the Agent has not submitted parking lot variance requests. Ms. Heyden said that in order to waive this requirement, parking lot variances must be submitted Therefore, staff recommends that petitioner file parking lot variar~ces. Mr. Nelson stated that they would comply wth this request. Ms. Heyden reiterated that all parking is valet parking. Mr. Aguila inquired what would happen if the petil 2ner was required to keep the 27' requirement. Mr. Nelson stated that an entire r ~w in the nertheast corner of the restaurant parking lot would be lost. Aisc, it should be noted that there are six handicap-parking spaces in addition to the 187 spaces, w~ ;h bdngs the entire parking spaces to 193. Ms. Heyden stated that there is a requr~ ment for three handicap~parking spaces. Mr. Aguila further stated that the required parking was 184 parking spaces, w~ ch would include handicap. However, Ms. Heyden noted that the handicap requiremer :is above and beyond the required pa;rking, Mr. Aguila stated he felt this requirement Nas unfair to require handicap parking be above and beyond the parking space require ~ent. Mr. Aguila asked Ms. Heyden what City department required this method of d ,termining parkir~g spaces. Ms. Heyden stated that the building department informed ~er of this requirement. Mr. Kastadak also stated that parking was determined by the Jmber of persons coming into the establishment and that a portion of that number is for handicap. Mr. Nelson informed members that the State Accessibility Code wa., used in determining the required parking spaces. Aisc, Mr, Nelson noted that they still have to make room for the dumpster in i le service area andsome parking space may be lost there as well. Mr. Nelson asked members to refer to item 17 on page 11 which sts ed "show proposed 4-loot sidewalk along Lake Street in right-of-way". Mr. Nelson stat ,~d that the pavement for Lake. Street is approximately two feet off the property line andI that there are palm trees between the two-foot pavement and the property line. If a four-foot sidewalk were required, it would mean that two to three feet would be in th pavement. Ms. Heyden inquired if there was a sidewalk on Lake Street furt on the north ,side of Lake Street? Mr. Nelson stated that just east of the prol is a 25-foot right of way. East of that, the right of way was increased to 50 the condomimu;m ~levelopment exists and from that property line, [he sad( exist. Ms. Heyden stated that a sidewalk variance is an administrative waiver ar Board could make an administrative decision for a variance. Upon mot Wische and seconded by Mr. Aguila, it was unanimously voted that this Boar~ 4 roadway er east or ~=rty, there eet where ~alk does J that this }n by Mr. make an MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 11, 1998 administrative decision that the sidewalk variance ,ssue will be determined bE [ween the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning Administrator, which carded 6-0. Mr. Kastarlak stated he felt that the parking space situation could be resolve¢ without a variance. If the petitioner can demonstrate that there's a hardship, the park ing space situation canr be resolved. Mr. Aguila inquired if the stnping of the parking sp ~ces were to be white or yellow. Ms. Heyden stated that parking striping must be white. Chairman Wische asked if there were any other comments. Mr. Myott state¢ ~at he felt Benvenuto's was an asset to the north end area. However, Mr. Myot had two comments to make. First, he would like clarification regarding the service e~ trance on Federal Highway and whether a solid gate was going to be constructed and ~uld it be closed. Also, what type ofclosure is anticipated at this entrance. Mr. Nelson stated that a solid gate is planned for this entrance, because the dumpster will be located there, and the area should be closed. It is anticipated that th entrance will be open during delivery times only and when staff reports to work. It s has not been determined how this gate opening and closing can be handled. ~,lso, it is anticipated that some type of screening will be installed, but the type ha,' not been determined as yet. Mr. Myott stated he would like to see the closure at an elevation and that it bE )resented to the Board prior to final approval of the plans. Mr. Nelson noted that ~is was a requirement and it is being addressed. Mr. Friedland inquired as to the type of signage. Will it remain the same and ize, or will It be changed? Mr. Nelson stated itwould remain as ~s. Mr. Kastariak commended the owners on the amhitecture of the building. Mr. Myott pointed out that the present landscaping ~s quite lush and he trus that it will remain the same. Mr. Myott also stated that he hoped the new landscaping ~ill not be a detraction from its present landscaping. Mr. Kastarlak agreed with Mr. Myc~.tt's opinion of the current landscaping. Mr. Myott further stated that he hoped the planned oak trees would also not be detractio~ from the cu trent landscaping. Mr. Nelson informed the members that ex-filtration trenches would be e~.ployed to retain on-site water. If ex-filtration trenches were built in the dividers between the parking areas, roots from the large trees will tear up the area. 5 MINUTES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 11, 1998i Chairman Wische stated that he felt Benvenuto's Restaurant was an ass community. Chairman Wische inquired if anyone in the audience had any comments to a meeting. There being none, Chairman WisChe concluded the public hearing the meeting. Upon motion by Mr. Aguila, and second by Mr. Myott, it was unammously approve the modification to the parking spaces based upon staff comments under additional comments; that parking striping will be white; that the variance will be determined administratively with the Planning and Zoning Adm that the gate elevation entrance on Federal Highway will be resubmitted for and that the mulch will be other than cypress mulch. Motion carried 6-0. 9. COMMENTS BY MEMBERS None. 10. ADOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Wisch that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) March 23, 1998 bmrr \ch\malt ,sh rdata\cc\wp\boards\rnins/pbd.doc 6 to the to the )rtion of foted to item 56 ~idewalk tistrator; pproval; moved