Minutes 04-11-95MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSIOI~ CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTOH BEACH,
FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1995, AT 7:00
PRESENT
Stanley DubS, Vice Chairman
Dave Beasley
Robert Elsner
Jim Golden
Chris Reitz
Maurice Rosenstock
Lee Wische
ABSENT
Pat Frazier, Alternate
Tambri Heyden, Planning and Zoning
Director
Mike Rumpf, Senior Planner
Mike Haag, Zoning & Site Development
Administrator
1, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Dub~ called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
2. INTRODUCTI~ OF MAYOR, CONMISSIOHERS, AND BOARD MEMBERS
Vice Chairman DubA introduced Commissioner Sidney Rosen who was in the audience,
and the Board members.
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Golden moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Rosenstock seconded
the motion which carried 7-0.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Golden submitted a number of changes to the minutes of the March 14, I995
meeting to the recording secretary. Those changes were as follows:
In the middle of the third paragraph on page 4, a sentence was corrected to
read, "He felt these are pure speculative ventures; the purpose being to
increase land values."
The motion on page 7 was corrected to read, "Mr. Golden moved to recommend
denial of the time extension for the Tara Oaks PUD and recommend that the City
reevaluate the appropriate zoning for this parcel as part of the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report."
The last sentence on page 8 was corrected to read, "It seemed to Mr. Golden that
the City would be putting itself in a potential legal bind if a service station
is no longer allowed and a retroactive time extension is approved.'
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The second sentence on page 10 was deleted.
The next to the last paragraph on page 11 was corrected to read, "Hr. Kilday
pointed out that the Boynton Beach Mall was approved in 1974 and got constructed
ten years later. Mr. Golden pointed out that that was a DRI and has more in the
way of vested rights."
The last sentence in the third paragraph on page 15 was corrected to read, "It
appeared to Mr. Golden that the additional driveway is being driven by the bank
being changed to a fast food restaurant with a drive-through window."
Motion
Mr. Rosenstock moved to accept the minutes as changed. Mr, Golden seconded the
motion which carried 7-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A, Report from Planning and Zoning Department
1, Final disposition of last month's agenda items
Ms. Heyden reported that at the applicant's request, the Boynton Beach Boulevard
PCD, the Knuth Road PCD, and the Tara Oaks PUD requests for time extensions were
tabled by the City Commission until April 18, 1995.
In addition, the City Commission approved dental laboratories as a conditional
use in the C-1 zoning district.
2. Land Development Regulations
Ms. Heyden stated that the new Land Development Regulations are being printed
and the members of this Board will receive copies of them with their next agenda
packets.
B, Filing of Quarterly Report for Site Plan Waivers and Minor Site Plan
Modifications
Ms. Heyden advised that pursuant to the City's site plan review ordinance, the
Planning and Zoning Director must file a quarterly report on the site plan
waivers and minor site plan modififcations that have been processed administra-
tively by staff. She confirmed for Vice Chairman Dub~ that just because a
request is listed on this report does not mean it was approved.
6, ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON
After a brief discussion regarding whether or not to hold the election this
evening, Vice Chairman Dub~ opened nominations for Chairmar of the Board.
Mr. Wische nominated Maurice Rosenstock as chairman. Mr. Golden nominated
Stanley Dub~ as chairman. Stanley Dub~ was elected chairman by a vote of 4-3.
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Chairman Dub~ accepted nominations for a vice chairperson.
Jim Golden for vice chair. No other nominations were made.
unanimously elected vice chair.
Mr. Wische nominated
Mr. Golden was
7. OLD BUSINESS
A, Public Hearing
Land use Element AmendmentlRezonln9 (continued from March 14, 1995
meeting)
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Nalnstreet Car Wash
Jim Zengage
Forward Progress, Inc.
Approximately 185 feet north of the northeast corner
of N. E. 1st Street and Boynton Beach Boulevard
Request to amend the future land use map of the
Comprehensive Plan from Medium Density Residential to
Local Retail Commercial and rezoning from R-2 (Single
and Duplex Dwelling District) to C-3 (Community
Commercial)
Mike Rumpf, Senior Planner, stated that Jim Zengage, agent for Forward Progress
Inc., owner/operator of the Main Street Car Wash, proposes to change the land
use and zoning on a .23 acre parcel located on the east side of N. E. 1st
Street, immediately north of the Main Street Car Wash business. The current
land use and zoning on this parcel is Medium Density Residential and R-2 Single
and Duplex Dwelling District, respectively. The applicant requests the subject
property be reclassified to Local Retail Commercial and rezoned to C-3
(Community Commercial) for expansion of the Main Street Car Wash operation to
alleviate increased stacking and parking needs experienced during peak hour
operation. Mr. Rumpf used the overhead projector to point out the location of
the car wash and the adjacent l~nd~ u~es.
He stated that the car wash business has overgrown its site and has a need for
expansion (mainly circulation needs). Zhere is currently a separate stacking
lane along N. E. 1st Street. The applicant would like to be able to accommodate
that stacking traffic/circulation on the subject property as well as employee
and other parking needs and passive type activities.
Mr. Rumpf summarized the two principal issues (impacts on the residential uses
and the recommendations in the Community Redevelopment Plan). He stated that by
their nature, car washes generate noise and traffic experienced both on and off
the premises. The primary noise from the car wash is emitted from the wash tun-
nel and is projected southward, away from the adjacent neighborhood. However,
noise is also generated around the car wash building property by both cars and
work crews. Utilization of the subject lot as proposed could move the car and
work crew noises closer to single-family homes and, therefore, impact two addi-
tional single-family homes that are not impacted by the current boundary limits
of the car wash.
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Impacts are also generated from traffic, specifically from circulation, parking
and stacking activity. With respect to stacking, one reason for this request is
to utilize the subject lot for customers waiting for service, thereby reducing
the potential for this traffic to stack within the turn lane on N. E. 1st
Street. Parking impacts are felt on and off the premises due to the lack of
space, resulting from increased business on the site. The business is currently
forced to utilize off-street parking as well as the existing vacant lot. The
potential consequences of these negative effects~on the impacted residential
properties could affect property values and further conversion of residential
properties tn the immediate area to commercial use, especially in light of the
fact that there are two vacant lots in this immediate area.
The Community Redevelopment Plan and Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.9.5 contain
recom~nendations pertaining to zoning, car washes, and the appropriate uses for
this area. Page v-19 of t~is document contains the following three statements
applicable to properties along Boynton Beach Boulveard, east of Seacrest
Boulevard:
(1) the C-3 zoning district is more permissive than
necessary for this location;
(2) car washes and lumber yards are permitted uses
within the C-3 zoning distr~ct, but are deemed
unsuitable for this segment of Boynton Beach
Boulevard; and
(3) it is recommended that n.ew development envisioned
for this area would ~e primarily one and two-story
structures for retail and services businesses
supporting the needs of the local community.
Based on the following, staff could not support this request as submitted:
(1) the potential impacts of the expansion into the
adjacent residential area, which is contrary to
the Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies;
(2) the requests and proposed use would further
adversely impact the surrounding residential
area due to noise and visual effects from the
commercial activity of the car wash;
(3) the potential lon2-term effects of the proposed
use on surrounding property values and the
possible domino effect oT the conversion of
residential property to commercial use;
(4) the property is developable under the existing
zoning;
(5) there are other commercially-zoned properties
within the City that permit car washes; and
(6) the requests and proposed use are inconsistent
with the general recommendations contained in
the Community Redevelopment Plan.
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In response to Mr. Wische, Mr. Rumpf stated that the Community Redevelopment
Advisory Board's recommendation was in favor of the car wash rezoning and use of
that site as proposed. The reason this was not mentioned in staff's report is
because this location is outside the auspices of the Community Redevelopment
Advisory Board.
Kieran Kilday stated that the Main Street Car Wash is a very viable, active and
successful business. Traffic arriving on the site tends to stack up along the
local street so that it ends up coming out to Boynton Beach Boulevard. The lot
to the north was purchased to try to alleviate this problem. He displayed an
aerial of the site. He submitted a letter'from the owner of the single-family
house at 313 M. E. 1st Street (behind Kentucky Fried Chicken) in support of the
rezoning. To the north of the site is a single-family house and a large
building which is permitted as a garage facility. It is a huge facility and is
used for permitted uses. It is not a business, but the building has a commer-
Cial look to it. To the east of the site is a vacant area, which will most
likel~ be zoned commercial In the future. At one time, rezoning s.ome areas was
considered. However, a decision was made to take each case on an individual
basis.
Mr. Ki. lday submitted some photographs of the site showing the stacking situation
that occurs routinely during the midday hours. He stated that the plan pre-
sented would allow for stacking to be put on the site. Currently, there is a
wall on the north part of the site. Part of the plan is to move the wall to the
back part of the site, but that would have to go through the site plan review
process. There is a house to the north of the existi:ng wall. The lot was
purchasled a year ago by the Zengages. At that time the house was a wreck. It
~s revamped a~nd put back in good order and has been used fdr residential pur-
poses an~ for parking for the emplpyees of the car ~ash. It was t~r~ugh the
efforts of the Zengages t:hat made ~ha% a v~able residential use, They would now
like to move it back. They have been very good'neighbors. They even kept the
property that was not part of the car wash in good repair.
Mr. Kilday d~St~ibu~ed a memo, dated ~arch 9, 1995, to ~r. Rumpf f~om Ann Ford.
This memo c~n~a~ned MS. For~'s comments relatiw tO the expansion of the car
wash as it afCects the downtown area. ~r. K$1day stated that many of the users
of the car wash~come from west of I~95. T~e car wash draws them into town. He
s~ated t~at because the car wash is drawing people to the downtown area, the car
wash i.s viewed in a positive way.
~r. Kilday distributed a copy of the minutes of the March t3, 1995 Community
Redevelopment Advisory Board meeting. At ~hat meeting, a motion unanimously
carried ~o support th~ expansion of the Main Street Car Wash.
Mr. Kilday also distributed a copy of a letter, dated April 10, 1995, from the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, stating that the proposed car wash
expansion is consistent with the goals presented in the first draft of the
Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan for the City of Boynton Beach.
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Mr. Kilday felt this proposal meets all the objectives contained in the plan,
except for Policy 1.9.5 {Implement the Community Redevelopment Plan).
Mr. Kilday said the Plan was adopted in 1989 and that the Code allows certain
uses. However, the writer of that document felt car washes may not be
appropriate. Mr. Kilday stated that this is more of a comment, not a mandate in
the Plan. He stated that there is no prohibition of this use in the Code.
Furthermore, the applicant wants to expand the stacking area to get the vehicles
off the street. He does not want to expand the building. Mr. Kilday asked the
Board to support this petition. He stated that all the surrounding neighbors
were notified and spoken to and are supportive of this expansion. Mr. Kilday
felt this expansion meets the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and
the Redevelopment Plan for the downtown area.
In response to Chairman DubS, Mr. Kilday advised that the existing house will
be moved to another residential lot if it is structurally sound, and that area
will become a stacking area.
In response to Mr. Wische, Jim Zengage advised that the structure alongside the
house will be removed.
Mr. Rei.tz expressed concern about approving this expansion and then running into
the same problem agai: a few months from now. Mr. Zengage explained that a
double stacking lane will be going into a single stacking lane in the tunnel
area. To alleviate any problems, there will be a double vacuum system to move
the cars more expeditiously into the tunnel. Mr, Zengage did not think the
stacking problem will reoccur. Mr. Kilday said the new stacking area allows
twice as' many cars to stack on the property than currently stack on the street.
He said the timing through the car wash is going to stay relatively constant.
The number of cars going through should also be constant.
Mr. Rosenstock was disturbed that the Planning and Zoning Department and Ms.
Ford seem to be at odds regarding this project. He stated that it sounds like
Ms. Ford's main interest is to draw people to the downtown area. Mr. Rosenstock
did not think drawing people to the downtown area, regardless of the usage, is
something that should be ~orthcoming f?om the Plan~ing Department. He pointed
out that the Planni;ng and Zoning Department said they cannot support this
request until the Commission adopts the downtown plan recently drafted by the
Treasure Coast Regi:onal Planning Council, including related revisions to the
Community Development Plan to, le~d specific direction. Mr. Rosenstock felt this
was sufficient at ~his point in time to deny this ~request,
Ann Ford, the Downtown Development District Coordinator, stated that this car
wash has been a plus, not a detriment. She stated that the Zengages would like
to expand the car wash to get the cars out of the right-of-way to improve the
current facility, not to serve more people. Additional tunnels are not being
proposed. The Zengages are willing to spend their own money and add vaccums to
get the cars off the street. She stated that the City could not ~sk for a
better business citizen in the downtown. Ms. Ford felt this is extremely impor-
tant to improve the downtown. She said the Zengages have been tremendously
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helpful in the downtown redevelopment efforts. They are extremely cooperative
and will landscape in any way requested. She greatly appreciated their efforts.
Ms. Ford stated that the car wash does not create a noise problem and is beauti-
fully landscaped.
In response to Mr. Reitz, Ms. Ford stated that Mr. Rumpf asked her for her
thoughts. Her first reaction was that the last thing we need is more car wash.
However, once she took into consideration the fact that they are a wonderful
business citizen and that a problem exists and needs to be solved, she was very
much in support of the expansion. She stated that the Zengages are working with
the City. They are tryin9 to imDrove things. They are buying decrepit proper-
ties in that area and improvin9 what other people have not bothered to improve.
They are taking financial risks to make Boynton Beach Boulevard look better.
She stated that not many businesses would incur this much of an expense to solve
a car storage problem and alleviate a Boynton Beach Boulevard problem.
Mr. Rosenstock suggested that Mr. Zengage return to the Board after the Board
hears what the Planning and Zoning Department and the Treasure Coast Regional
Pla~n~ing Council have to say about future redevelopment of the downtown area.
Lloyd Powell, Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board, stated
that the members of his B~ard felt that the expansion would alleviate the safety
concerns by removing excess stacking of cars. He also pointed out the tax con-
sideration if the property is rezoned. ~e felt the car wash is a good neighbor
and is not noisy. He pointed out that it is a daytime operation, six days a
week, and that it brin~s people into thearea. On behalf of the Community
Redevelopment Advisory Board, Mr. Powell recommended that the applicant's peti-
tion be approved.
No one else wishing to speak, Chairman Dub& declared the public hearing closed.
Vice Chairman Golden was very familiar with the site and sympathized with the
applicant's cause. However, he stated that right now there is a fairly straight
Iin~ that separates residential and commercial zoning. If this request is
approved, it will set the stage for future commercial reportings of those other
residential properties. Then the question will arise as to where you draw the
line. It will just kee~ moving north. For this reason, he was not in favor of
this request.
Mr. Reitz expressed the same concern as Vice Chairman Golden. He was primarily
concerned with safety and applauded Mr. Zengage for considering the safety
issue. He stated that we should do as much as we can, within reasonable
guidelines, to support new businesses and good neighbors in the downtown area.
If there are no major issues from a Community Development Plan prospective, he
would support this applicant.
Mr. Wische said he was on the Commission when they approved the applicant's
request to widen the street because of a problem with stacking. He stated that
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the car wash and Kentu:ky Fried Chicken maintain their properties, have fine
landscaping, and have been a tremendous asset to the City. With regard to Vice
Chairman Golden's question about where to draw the line, Mr. Wische said this
particular site is surrounded by commercial properties, He has yet to hear any
neighbor come forward and object to what is being proposed. Bearing all this in
mind, he could not possibly refuse this applicant.
Mr. Beasley said he would not be in favor of big rezoning of residential to com-
mercial. However, in this case, he sees that it is practically surrounded by
commercial. He thinks the land on the east that is vacant now is probably going
to end up being commercial; He believes this fits in with future plans. He did
not think that strip of commercially zoned land along Boynton Beach Boulevard is
going to remain that narrow. He felt it will eventually be widened. He pointed
out that the Zengages have been good neighbors and are taking care of this
problem at their own expense.
In followup to Mr. W~sche's and Mr. Beasley's comments, Vice Chairman Golden
stated that at some point in the future that whole area is planned to be rede-
veloped. He felt there needs to be a plan to define what is going to happen at
some future day.. However, right now, this is only a small part of the picture
and is isclated unto itself without considering everything around it. From that
standpoint, this may be premature.
Chairman Dub~ said he attended the charrette and was at the City Commission
meeting ~hem thais was propesed, and he was at the workshop in January when the
Planning and Development Board met with the Commission on this matter. He
stated that if the ~ommission had already adopted the redevelopment plan, he
would not nave a problem with this request. However, at this time, he felt it
was a little premature. He felt the area will probably eventually end up
rezoned. However, untiq the Commission adopts the Treasure Coast Regional
Pl.ann~ng Council's Redevelopment Plan, he would have to vote against approval.
Mr. Reitz asked if this area falls within the scope of the Community
Redevelopment Plan. Ms. Ford answered affirmatively.
.l~tton
Mr. Rosenstock moved that we reject this petition at this point in time in
accordance with the recommendations of our Planning Department. Vice Chairman
Golden seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-3. Mr. Beasley, Mr, Wische
and Mr. Reitz cast the dissenting votes.
For the record, Mr. Rumpf commented that the site plan provided by the applicant
was only for conceptual purposes and is not being reviewed or processed by staff
at the present time.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
Public Hearing
Land Use Element Amendment/Rezonlng (to be continued to the May 9, 1995
meeting)
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Lake Worth Christian School
J. Richard Harris, Esquire
Condor Investments, Inc.
East side of High Ridge Road, approximately one-half
{~} mile south of High Ridge Road
Request to amend the future land use map of the
Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to
Public and Governmental/Institutional and rezoning
from Planned Unit Development {PUD) to R-1AA, Single
Family Residential
Notieq
Vice Chairman Golden moved to continue the public hearing for the Lake Worth
Christian School to the May 9, 1995 meeting. Mr. Wische seconded the motion
which carrieU 7-0.
Rezonlng
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Lots 9 and 10, Palm Beach County Club Estates
City of Boynton Beach
City of Boynton Beech
South side of H. E. 8th Avenue, approximately 100
feet west of N. E. 1st Street
Request for rezoning of Lots 9 and 10 of the Palm
Beach County Club Estates subdivision from PU, Public
Usage, to R-2, Single and Two Family Residential
Mr. Rumpf stated that the City of Boynton Beach owns Lots 9 and 10 of the Palm
Beach County Club Estates subdivision and plans to use these lots in conjunction
with the City's Infili Housing Program. In order for these two lots to be used
for construction of single-family homes, they must be rezoned from public usage
to a residential zoning district. The R-2 zoning district has been proposed, as
it is the predominant district in this area. Adjacent uses include St. John
Missionary Church and School to the north, a multi-family apartment building to
the east, the Bible Church of God to the seuth and southeast, and single-family
homes to the west. The proposed zoning corresponds with the present Future Land
Use Map designation (Medium Density Residential) and furthers two plan objec-
tives and policies through promotion of the City's Infilt Housing Program. The
Planning and Zoning Department recommended: that the rezoning request be approved
and specifically that Lots 9 and 10 be rezoned to R-2, a single and two-family
district, based on the following:
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(I) the proposed zoning is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map; and
(2) the proposed zoning and use is consistent with
all goals, objectives and policies in the
Comprehensive Plan.
No one wishing to speak for or against this matter, the public hearing was
closed.
Motion
Vice Chairman Golden moved to recommend approval of the rezoning for Lots 9 and
10, Palm Beach County Club Estates, subject to staff comments. Mr. Reitz
seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Boynton Beach Tri-Rall Station
Joe Handley, Craven Thompson & Associates
Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
East side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Request for relief from Article X - Parking Lots,
Section 5-142(h){7) Driveway, to construct four
driveways onto a right-of-way
With the use of an overhead projector, Mr. Haag pointed out the location of the
site of the proposed Tri-Rail station in Quantum Park. The applicant is
requesting a variance to Chapter 5, Article X, Section 5-142{h}{7) of the
parking lot regulations in connection with the expansion of the park and ride
area. and redevelopment of the road and the existing Tri-Rail station. The Code
states that no more than two driveways shall be permitted from any property.
Where properties abut more than one public or private right-of-way, additional
driveways may be permitted depending upon traffic volumes, but in no instance
shall the number of driveways exceed two on each street. Using the overhead
projector, he displayed and reviewed an overlay of the site plan.
The applicant's justification for the request is that additional driveways are
required to allow the traffic to be separated according to use. This eliminates
the conflicts in traffic flow that would occur if the buses, the Kiss-N-Ride
participants and the travelling passengers would all have to utilize the same
driveway.
At their March 14, 1995 meeting, the Technical Review Committee reviewed this
request and unanimously recommended approval as submitted. They concluded that
due to the type of use and the difference and volume of traffic generated by the
use, separation of the four different types of traffic needs to be provided via
separate driveways for the purpose of safety and efficiency of traffic move-
ments.
No one wished to speak for or against this request. Therefore, Chairman Dub~
closed the public hearing.
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Vice Chairman Golden felt the variance was warranted because this is a public
facility and there are some benefits to be derived from the multiple driveways
for safety and traffic flow considerations.
Motion
With regard to Item 8.A.3, Boynton Beach Tri-Rail Station, located on the east
side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of Gateway Boulevard, Mr. Rosenstock
moved to recommend approval of the request for relief from Article X, Parking
Lots, Section 5-142(h)(7) Driveway, to construct four driveways onto a right-of-
way. Mr. Wische seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
B, Site Plans
New Site Plan
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Boynton Beach Trl-Rail Station
Joe Handley, Craven Thompson & Associates
Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
East side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Request for site plan approval to constru:t a 629
space parking facility and expanded platform for the
Tri-County Commuter Rail station
Mr. Haag displayed and reviewed an overlay of the location map of this site.
The zoning district is Ptan~ed Industrial Development and is located in Quantum
Park. The site is approximately one acre.
Mr. Haag displayed and reviewed an overlay of the survey, the existing facility,
and the surrounding land uses and zoning districts. He explained that both
properties are under single ownership; however, the properties will not be
unified. Therefore, some variances will be needed.
Mr. Haag stated that Quantum Park is vested for concurrency, specifically traf-
fic and drainage levels of service. The parking facility has 640 spaces,
including employee parking. Landscaping is in excess of the Code. No buildings
are proposed for this development. However, part of the building and site regu-
lations for property in the PID is that there be a peripheral greenbelt around
the perimeter of the entire PID property. A variance to omit this greenbelt
will be heard by the Board of Adjustment on April 17, 1995. One freestanding
sign is being proposed. The applicant needs to modify the current Quantum Park
sign program. All other requirements have been met on the site.
Staff recommended approval of this project subject to staff comments.
Mr. Rosenstock inquired about the date of completion, as well as the number of
cars presently parking on this site. Mr. Handley estimated that 70 to 80 cars
park there. The applicant plans on going out to bid for this project in
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approximately four months. The project should be completed in seven or eight
months.
Mr. Handley referred to comment lO of Planning and Zoning Department Memorandum
No. 95-127 (the need for a cul-de-sac to be developed at the end of the road).
He did not think there was a need for a cul-de-sac. He believed that the way
the site is designed that it functions as a large cu]-de-sac and that there is
no dead-end situation. Mr. Haag explained that staff is looking for an easement
to have access to the property. Staff believes that these radiuses will work,
which will be equivalent to a cul-de-sac. Mr. Handley had no objection to that.
Mr. Handley explained that as much vegetation as possible was preserved on the
site, taking into consideration safety and visibility. This was designed to try
to m~nimize the conflicts between vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic. Two
large, pedestrian walkway systems were put in to avoid conflict with the cars
coming in and going out.
Mr. Rosenstock expressed concern about security and asked what Tri-Rail proposed
to do to adequately light the site. Mr. Handley advised that Tri-Rail is also
concerned with secumity. He stated that the lighting consultant assured him
that the foot candles are in excess of the City Code. Tri~Rail. has proposed 55'
high poles within the parking lot to heavily light the area. However, they will
be dropped to 45' at the request of City staff. The rest of the areas along the
pedestrian walkways, around the bus area, and at the entrance are all heavily
lit with more asethically pleasing light (old railroad lights).
Vice Chairman Golden moved to move Item 8.C.1 up on the agenda for discussion
after th~s item. Mr. Wische seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
In response to Chairman DubS, Mr. Handley advised that Quantum is going to take
care of moving the gopher tortoises off the site.
In response to Chairman DubS, Mr. Handley had no objections to staff's comments,
including the use of Melaleuca mulch.
Mr. Haag clarified the issue between the peripheral greenbelt that is required
along the perimeter of the PID and the vehicle use area screens. He stated that
the vehicle use area screening is being appealled by the applicant. (Article
II, Landscape Code, Section 7.5-35(e).) That portion of the Code requires that
wherever there is a vehicle use area, a hedge and a landscape strip are
required. If the properties abut, the landscape strip needs to be 2½' wide and
totally with hedges 2' on center, 18" high at planting. If the properties are
adjacent and under single ownership, they are unified by title. Staff recom-
mended approval of the landscape appeal, subject to the landscaping being
installed as shown on the plan.
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Motion
Mr. Reitz moved to approve the new site plan for the Boynton Beach Tri-Rail
Station, Item 8.B.1, subject to staff comments. Vice Chairman Golden seconded
the motion which carried 7-0.
Landscape Appeal
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Boynton Beach Trl-Ra11 Station
Joe Handley, Craven Thompson & Associates
Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
East side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Request for relief from Article II - Landscape Code,
Section 7.5-35{e} to omit landscaping along an
interior lot line used for vehicular use
(See discussion under Item 8,B.1.)
Motion
Vice Chairman Golden moved to recommend approval of the landscape appeal for the
Boynton Beach Tri-Rail Station request for relief from Article II, Landscape
Code, Section 7.5-35(e) to omit landscaping along an interior lot line used for
vehicular use, subject to staff comments. Mr. Beasley seconded the motion which
· carried 7-0.
Major Site Plan Modification
1. Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Palm Beach Leisurevllle Recreation I
Michael P. Corbett
Palm Beach Leisureville, Inc.
1007 Ocean Drive
Request to amend the previously approved site plan to
construct a 1,685 square foot office addition to the
recreation building
Using an overhead projector, Mr. Haag displayed and reviewed a location map of
the site. He also displayed an overlay of the survey that was submitted. The
zoning district is recreation. The type of use is an addition to an existing
recreation building. The site is approximately 2 acres. The building addition
is 1,685 square feet. Mr. Haag reviewed the surrounding zoning districts and
land uses. The new addition is attached to and located between two existing
buildings. No units are being added; therefore, traffic will not be impacted.
The drainage for the project wilt meet the Engineering Department's requirements
when the permit is submitted. Mr. Haag also displayed an overlay of the area
that is being renovated.
He stated that in 1990 a variance was approved by the Board of Adjustment
establishing 58 parking spaces for the entire facility. The proposed addition
of 1,685 square feet will require 17 additional parking spaces. The plan only
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indicates 9 additional parking spaces. This project was accelerated through the
review process and only received one review. Therefore, the applicant did not
have the opportunity to modify the plan. However, approval would be subject to
a total of 75 parking spaces being provided on the site.
The landscaping will be placed around the vehicle use area. There will be a
hedge along the entire perimeter as well as trees along Ocean Drive. Color ele-
vations were displayed. The addition will match the existing building. There
are no signage requirements because no signage is being proposed for this site
plan modification.
Mr. Haag stated that in 1990, when one of the buildings was expanded, a portion
of the parking lot ordinance was revised to exempt residential developments from
upgrading their entire parking facility when they added parking spaces or square
footage to buildings. However, if they added units to the residential develop-
merit, they would have to upgrade the parking facility. In this case, no resi-
dential units are being added. Parking spaces are being added because of the
addition. Mr. Haag referred to Engineering Division Memorandum No. 95-095 and
stated that Mr. Hukill believes that the Code could be i~terpreted otherwise.
Howeve~r, Mr. Hukill was not employed by the Ci, ty at that time an.d did not
understand the intent of that revision.
Mr. Haag advised that the Building Department had some objections to the way the
interior of the building was laid out. However, the applicant is going to
address those concerns.
The Planning and Zoning Department's concerns were basically for the additional
parking that has not been provided. The other comments are minimal and relate
to landscaping.
Staff recommends approval of this project, subject to staff comments.
Chairman Dub~ pointed out that there is a beauty parlor in that building, but
the plan indicates it is an office building. Mr. Rosenstock advised that the
beauty parlor is for the people who live in Leisureville.
Michael Corbett, architect and agent for Leisureville, complimented the members
of this Board and, particularly, the Planning and Zoning Department for the
assistance they have given him om this project.
Mr. Corbett stated that the majority of the project is used for recreational
purposes. There are some office uses, but they are used by organizations ano
groups that provide recreational services to Leisureville. The little beauty
shop is a service to the residents of Leisureville.
Mr. Corbett stated that the addition will expand the existing facility. Since
it is an office, there will be a conference room and a place for organizations
to meet. Nothing more will be taking place than what is taking place already.
This addition will merely allow a little more space to work in. No new
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employees will be added to the staff. The majority of people who use the
recreational site are walk-ins or are dropped off. Mr. Corbett said he has
never seen the parking lot close to capacity. He advised that he might ask for
some reli, ef from the parking ordinance in the future because the additional
parking is only being provided because of the additional square footage. He
said no additional people or cars are being added and walk-in traffic will not
impact the site. He feels the project is needed and will fall within all of the
guidelines of the City's intent and Codes.
As far as Mr. Hukill's interpretatio,n of the parking lot ordinance,
Mr. Rosenstock remembered the intent of the revision of that ordinance. He
stated that the revision was unanimously supported by the Commission and the
Planning and Zoning Department, who felt that there was no need to make com-
munit)es upgrade their entire parking facility when they wanted to make a minor
change to a building because the numbers of people in those areas remain static.
Hotio~
Vice Chairman Golden moved to recommend approval of the major site plan modifi-
cation for Palm Beach Leisureville Recreation Area I to amend the previously
approved site plan to construct a 1,685 square foot office addition to the
recreation building, subject to staff comments. Mr. Reitz seconded the motion,
Mr. Wische advised that he lives in Leisureville, but since he is not going to
profit monetarily from this, he will vote on this matter.
The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Haag stated that even though it is exempt from the parking lot ordinance,
that particular parking area does meet the horizontal control dimensions of the
parking lot ordinance.
C, Appeals
Landscape Appeal
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Boynton Beach Trl-Ratl Station
Joe Handtey, Craven Thompson & Associates
TN-County Commuter Rail Authority
East side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Request for relief from Article II - Landscape Code,
Section 7,5-35(e) to omi~ landscaping along an
interior lot line used for vehicular use
This item was dispensed with earlier in the meeting.
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C~n'munlt,y De$tgn Plan Appeal
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Denny's Restaurant
Louis Fenkell, Capital Signs
Denny's
2201 South Federal Highway
Request for relief from Section 10.F.6 of the
Community Design Plan regarding exterior lighting
Mr. Haag stated that the reason for this request is that Denny's Restaurant is
going through a major upgrading of the interior and exterior of the building, as
well as upgrading the landscaping and some of the exterior features of the site.
With that in mind, they are proposing to add neon around the perimeter of the
building. He circulated a photograph of a Denny's Restaurant with exposed neon
and a sample of the Plexiglas cover fort the neon which were submitted by the
applicant.
The neon lighting is proposed around the perimeter of the roof on all four
elevations, The applicant is also requesting the use of fluorescent lighting
mounted to the underside of the soffit of the building. The fluorescent
lighting will shine down on the face of the building and the landscaping around
the perimeter of the building.
Section lO.F.6 of the Community Design Plan that is being appealled states that
lighting attached to the form of the exterior of the building or part of the
building exterior or visible from the exterior of the building shall not be per-
mitted if it is contrary to the architectural style of the building. Staff
feels that the covered neon lighting around the perimeter of the roof of the
building, which is appropriate to an art deco style, is contrary to the archi-
tectural style of the Denny's building. However, the fluorescent lighting
around the fascia and soffit, which is not going to be exposed, is acceptable to
staff.
Staff's recommends denial of the roof edge neon and approval of the fluorescent
lighting with the condition that the fluorescent lights be white and enclosed
with a white translucent cover to subdue its intensity.
Vice Chairman Golden stated that when the Land Development Regulations (LDRs)
were reviewed by this Board for consistency, he felt they were open to too much
interpretation. Since the members of the Board have not yet received a copy of
the LDRs that were adopted, he felt it is hard to evaluate this request.
Ms. Heyden stated that one of the problems with the new Community Design Plan
ordinance is that decisions have to be made on a case-by-case basis. She
advised that that neon is being used more and more to outline buildings as
si]gnage to draw attention to the building.
Mr. Reitz did not feel comfortable making a decision about this request without
seeing the Community Design Plan in its entirety.
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Vice Chairman Golden stated that when the Community Design Plan was reviewed by
this Board for consistency, he felt it was open to too much interpretation.
Since the members of the Board have not yet received a copy of the regulations
that were adopted, he felt it is hard to evaluate this request."
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Chairman Dub~ did not see any purpose for putting the lighting on top of the
Denny's building. He asked if the purpose of putting the lighting %here is to
attract more customers.
Louis Fenkell stated that the lighting is designed to be a sign to increase
customer traffic. It is part of the overall design of the building. Sixteen
hundred:Denny's buildings are currently being remodeled. Alt of them call for a
strip of green lighting around the roof line. Forty-six Denny's in Palm Beach,
Dade and BrowardCounties have been complet6d. The Denny's in Boynton Beach
will be the first one having a green plastic lens because exposed neon was not
allowed in Boynton Beach. Mr. Fenkell pointed out that putting fluorescent
lighting behind the green plastic lens would be no different than putting neon
behind it. The only difference is that with fluorescent lighting, the lighting
would not be continuous and there would be breaks in the lighting.
Mr. Fenkell stated that the intent is not to have bright ]ighting to draw atten-
tion. The intent is to have something aesthetically and tastefully fit in with
the design of the building. The colors of the building are g~reen and beige.
Mr. Fenkell stated that over the last six months, the Denny's buildings have
been converted and he has not received any complaints from the residential areas
near those buildings.
In response to Mr. Wische, Mr. Fenkell advised that no great lighting will be
cast off because Plexiglas is being used. The Plexiglas will illuminate green,
Many retailers in the City currently have illuminated channel letters
(individual letters over the storefront that light up). The neon covered by the
Plexiglas is identical to those illuminated channel letters. The letters are
illuminated from within by a band of neon.
Mr. Rosenstock felt there should be a design plan and it should be abided by.
He feared that Federal Highway will eventually become one big strip mall. He
was against constantly making exceptions.
Vice Chairman GDIden stated that this is an older commercial strip and we are
not trying to create any type of a design district here. He felt that what is
being proposed by Denny's and Miami Subs (Item S.C.3) is reasonable. For these
reasons, and because he feels the new ordinance needs to be made more specific,
he will vote in favor of this request and the request of Miami Subs.
Mr. Beasley had no objections to the use of neon with the Plexiglas shield.
Mr. Reitz had no objections to this request or that of Miami Subs. However, he
believes in consistency. He would like to have a copy of the Land Development
Regulations before making decisions in the future.
Mr. Rosenstock warned the members of the Board against setting a precedent.
In response to Chairman DubS, Ms. Heyden advised that this item will not appear
under the public hearing portion of the City Commission agenda. It will appear
under the Non-Consent portion of the agenda.
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APRIL 11, 1995
Motion
Mr. Rosenstock moved to reject Item 8.C.2., Denny's Restaurant, located at 2201
South Federal Highway, request for relief from Section 10.F.6 of the Community
Design Plan regarding exterior lighting. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion
Vice Chairman Golden moved to recommend approval of the request of Denny's
Restaurant for relief from Section 10.F.6 of the Community Design Plan regarding
exterior lighting as proposed by the applicant. Mr. Beasley seconded the
motion.
Mr. Wische stated that he could not vote against the applicant because he does
not have the Community Design Plan in front of him.
Vice Chairman Golden reiterated the comments he made earlier regarding why he
recommends approval.
Mn. Rosenstock felt the Land Development Regulations should be in front of the
Board as a guide before approving or denying a request.
Vice Chairman Golden stated that there may be times when this Board has to pro-
vide the Commission with direction when they think staff's interpretation is
inappropriate.
The motion carried 4-3. Mr. Reitz, Mr. Elsner and Mr. Rosenstock cast the
dissenting votes.
(See further discussion under Item 8.C.3.)
e
Project:
Agent:
Location:
Description:
Miami Subs
Joe Marouf
1920 South Federal Highway
RequeSt for]relief from Section 10.F.6 of the
Community Design Plan regarding exterior lighting
With the use of the overhead projector, Mr. Haag displayed an overlay of the
location map regarding this site. This request is in connection with the appli-
cant submitting a permit request for neon lighting around the perimeter of the
building.
In !989, the City Commission approved a site plan modification which allowed
renovation to the building for its present appearance. This modification was
for a Mr. Submarine restaurant which changed to a Miami Subs in 1991.
The neon lighting proposed for the parapet Wall is exposed and colored to match
the existing pink and aqua painted trim. This color scheme is customary to
Miami Subs.
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APRIL 11, 1995
Staff feels that the proposed neon lighting is contrary to the architectural
style of the building, Staff has made a determination to try to maintain some
consistency and recommends that the neon be allowed in the three locations where
the raised arches are located.
Mr. Reitz asked why staff is recommending approval of exposed neon for Miami
Subs when they just recommended that neon not be allowed on the Denny's building
at all. Mr. Hang explained that staff recommended allowing the exposed neon on
the Miami Subs because the Commission previously approved exposed neon on the
Miami Subs at the northeast corner of Plaza Lane and Congress Avenue. Mr. Reitz
asked if exposed neon is allowed on Miami Subs only. Ms. Heyden explained that
because of the design of the building and the arch, attention can only be drawn
to that Dortion of the roof. Miami Subs has a certain feature that can be high-
lighted, The City Commission and Miami Subs negotiated and the Commission
allowed the neon on the arches only, not along the entire roof line of the
building. Contrastly, you cannot physically outline only part of the roof on a
Denny~s-buildi~g. Staff is allowing OenrLv's to use lighting on the soffits, but
no~ on the roof tine.
Mr. Wische expressed a desire to reconsider the vote on the Denny's Restaurant.
Denny's Restaurant
Notion
Vice Chairman Golden moved to reconsider the motion made on the previous request
for Denny's Restaurant. Mr. Beasley seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
Notion
Vice Chairman Golden moved to recommend approval of the request of Denny's
Restaurant for relief from Section 10.F.6 of the Community Design Plan regarding
exterior lighting as proposed by the applicant. Mr. Beasley seconded the
motion.
Mr. Reitz reiterated that he is extremely disappointed with staff that the
members of the Board were not provided with a copy of the LDRs. He would like
this Board to be in a position to make an intelligent recommendation. He state~
that without the proper backup paperwork, the Board is put in an ambiguous
position.
Ms. Heyden apologized. She felt that since there was only one or two sentences
in the Community Design Plan that dealt with this issue, that the excerpt she
provided in the backup woulU be sufficient.
Vice Chairman Golden felt that in order to fully evaluate a request, you really
have to take it on the context of the overall ordinance and the flavor of the
ordinance. He stated that the entire ordinance contains n~ny design features
that are integrated with each other.
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APRIL 11, 1995
The motion failed 2-5. Chairman DubS, and Messrs. Elsner, Reitz, Rosenstock and
Wische cast the dissenting votes.
Ms. Heyden suggested making a motion to deny since the motion to approve failed.
At this point in the meeting, Mr. Rosenstock left the chambers.
Not,on
Mr. Reitz moved to deny the request with regard to Item 8.C.2, Denny's
Restaurant, for relief from Section lO.F.6 of the Community Design Plan.
Mr. Wische seconded the motion which carried 4-2. Vice Chairman Golden and
Mr. Beasley cast the dissenting votes, and Mr. Rosenstock was not present.
M~aml Subs
Mr. Marouf, who took over this location on March l, 1995, explained that neon is
a trademark of ~iami Subs. He owns several Miami Subs and has not had any
problems with the neon, except for this particular location. He pointed out
that Miami Subs is open late at night and the neon adds more lighting.
Notion
Vice Chairman Golden moved to recommend approval of Miami Subs' request for
relief from Section 10.F.6 of the Community Design Plan regarding exterior
lighting. This approval is for the design submitted by the applicant.
Mr. Beasley seconded the motion.
Chairman Dub~ pointed out that the applicant's request is not the same as
staff's recommendation, and that the applicant was agreeable to staff's recom-
mendation.
Amended Motion
Vice Chairman Golden amended his motion to agree with staff's recommendation.
Mr. Beasley agreed to the amended motion.
Mr. Reitz pointed out that the Board just denied the use of neon in the previous
case. He felt it is incumbent upon this Board to begin to set some precedence
of consistency.
Vice Chairman Golden agreed with Mr. Reitz. However, he pointed out that the
City has different areas and different characteristics. He did not feel that
the same standard should be applied to all areas of the City. He felt that what
has been proposed in this part of the City is not too excessive and does not
create a problem for that particular area.
The motion failed 3-4. Mr. Elsner, Mr. Rosenstock, Mr. Reitz and Mr. Wische
cast the dissenting votes.
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Mr. Rosenstock moved to recommend denial of Miami Subs' request for relief from
Section IO.F.G of the Community Design Plan regarding exterior lighting.
Mr. Wische seconded the motion which carried 4-2. Chairman DubS, Vice Chairman
Golden and Mr. Beasley cast the dissenting votes.
O. Use Approval
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Boynton Coanerce Cen~er PIO
Peter Reed, MIG Management Services of Florida, Inc.
Boynton Commerce Center, Ltd.
Southside of Woolbright Road, 100 feet west of 1-95
Request to amend the list of permitted uses for the
Boynton Commerce Center to allow wholesale distribu-
tion, retail, repair and assembly of lawn maintenance
equipment
Ms. Heyden stated that unlike other zoning districts, there is no specific set
of PID permitted uses set forth ~n the zoning code. Instead, the zoning codes
state that uses m~y be permitted orovided that such uses are approved by the
Planning and Development Board. However, the City Commission bas final disposi-
tion in the matter. In approving uses, findings shall be made that the use pro-
posed will not be in conflict with the performance standards listed in Section
4.N of the zoning code and that the use is consistent with the intent and pur-
pose of the Planned Industrial Development District.
A specific list of permitted uses ts not established because PIDs are intended
to fill a niche in the current demand for light industrial zoned land, which
reflects a change in technology and allows for economics of scale in industrial
development. This can often include allowing combining of uses not permitted to
be combined in other zoning districts in exchange for more stringent regula-
tions governing unified control, landscaping, open space, harmony of design and
common use of improvements.
This particular request is for approval of wholesale distribution (and limited
retail) assembly and repair of commercial turf maintenance equipment, such as
lawn tools, lawn supplies (excluding fertilizers and pesticides), mowers, trac-
tors and parts for this particular type of equipment.
Staff believes that noise and liquid waste will be generated by the assembly and
repair aspects of the use. Based on the description of the repair work that the
applicant provided, this would require use and storage of solvents, other hazar-
dous liquid wastes, and oil. Ms. Heyden pointed out that there are six
wellfields on this piece of property.
Ms. Heyden stated that the City is governed by the Palm Beach County Wellfield
Protection Ordinance which requires certain uses located within wellfield pro-
tection zones to obtain a building permit for interior completion from the
Departmen~ of Environmental Resources Management (DERM). Depending on the use,
DERM has typically required mitigation measures such as special containment
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APRIL 11, 1995
structures and/or monitoring wells to be employed. The applicant and a repre-
sentative of the property owner met with DERM and have agreed to the mitigation
measures that DERM has set forth for them. However, it is still the position of
our Utilities Department that the risk is too great to allow this type of use in
this area because it is a source of the City's drinking water, as well as the
recharge areas. Their position is further supported by the existence of other
properties within the City that can accommodate this type of use.
Another issue is the appropriateness of this use in this particular PID. The
current tenants of the Boynton Commerce. Center are varied. It is a mixture of
office and industrial. None of these uses include engine repair or servicing
which can be noisy and dirty. Since this use includes operation centers and
offices, repair a~d assembl~ might be incompatible with the existing tenants.
Staff does not have any concern with the retail or wholesale aspects. Retail is
currently allowed in the Boynton Commerce Center. Therefore, staff recommends
that the wholesale and retail aspects be allowed, but repair and assembly not be
allowed.
In response to Chairman DubA, Ms. Heyden stated that ACME recently went through
an environmental review and is primarily wholesale distribution. They d.o very
little assembly work.
Peter Reed, a representative of the Boynton Commerce Center, stated that this
operation is a clean operation. The company is an established company in
Boynton Beach. They have expanded their business. The machines cost between
$3~,000 and $60,000 and cu~ the greens a~ golf courses, municipalities and
institutions. This business is not a designated repair shop and only the machi-
nes they sell will be repaired. If major warranty work is involved, such as
replacement of a motor, the equipment would be sent back to the manufacturer.
Mr. Reed stated that the equipment comes in crates and must be assembled.
Therefore, assembly is required on the site. He stated that the company has to
vacate space in 90 days in Broward County and wou~d like to combine their loca-
tion in Boynton Beach. They would eventually like to build a 40,000 square foot
building.
Mr. Reed stated that a potable well will be installed to monitor the well
system. Any other requirements by DER~ for this use wilt be met. He felt this
operation would benefit the community and increase the tax base. He advised
that this will be a temporary situation, lasting about 18 months.
Mr. Reed reiterated that repair work is an insignificant part of this business.
It is not a repair shop ope: to the pub$~c." Only the machines sold by this
business will be repaired under warrant~. If any major repair work is needed,
the machine will be sent to the manufacturer.
In response to Mr. Wische, Mr. Reed sta~ed that the mach'nes will be hosed off
and DERM's requirements will be met with~ regard to any overflow water.
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APRIL 11, 1995
Mr. Rosenstock was opposed to repairing and cleaning of the equipment at this
location. He did not want to take the chance of contaminating the drinking
water. Mr. Reed pointed out that there are environmental concerns all over the
county, That is why there are agencies like DERM that set requirements.
Vice Chairman Golden felt this use is more appropriate for M-1 Zoning rather
than this particular PID. He also expressed concerns about the water supply
wellfield issues.
Chai.rman Dub~ wished the tenant was present to hear the environmental concerns.
Notlon
Mr. Reitz moved to approve the Boynton Commerce Center PID use approval subject
to staff recommendations. Mr. Beasley seconded the motion which carried 4-3.
Mr. Wische, Mr. Elsner and Mr. Rosenstock cast the dissenting votes.
9. CONNENTS BY MEMBERS
Chairman DubA expressed his gratitude for being elected Chairman of the Board
for the coming year.
10, ADJOURNNENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Recording Secretary
(Three Tapes)
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