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Minutes 04-14-92 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDMEETINGHELD IN COMMISSION ~ERs, CITY F~%LL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAX, APRIL 14, 1992 AT 7:00 PRESENT Maurice Rosenstock, Chairman Gary Lehnertz, Vice Chairman Nathan Collins Cynthia Greenhouse Marilyn Huckle Shirley Stevens David Katz, Alternate Chris Cutro, Planning Director Mike Haag, Zoning ~ Site Devel. Plan Admin. James Cherof, City Attorney ABSENT Murray Howard william Cwynar, Alternate PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCH Vice Chairman Lehnertz called the meeting led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. arrived at 7:04 p.m. to order at 7:02 p.m. Chairman Rosenstock and INTRODUCTION OF MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD MEMBERS Chairman Rosenstock acknowledged the presence in the audience of Mayor Arline Weiner, Vice Mayor Lynne Matson and Commissioner Jose Aguila. He announced the appointment of David Katz as a new Alternate member of the Board. AGENDA APPROVAL Since this might be the last meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board, Shirley Stevens questioned the purpose of electing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Chairman Rosenstock questioned Mayor Weiner about the status of a combination Planning and Zoning Board and Community Appearance Board. Mayor Weiner stated that the Ordinance for that combination board will be read for the second time at the April 21st City Commission meeting. Attorney Cherof explained that the purpose of electing the new officers is in the even~ the Ordinance does not pass on second reading. Motion Chairman Rosenstock passed the gavel and moved that the reap- pointments of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson be tabled until the Planning and Zoning Board meets again. Marilyn Huckte seconded the motion which carried 7-0. With no additions, deletions or corrections, the agenda was accepted as presented. - 1 - MINUTES - PLANNIN~ AND ZONIN~ BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEA~/~, FLORIDA APRIL 14, 1992 APPROVAL OF ~IN~TES Vice Chairman Lehnertz moved the acceptance of the minutes of the March 10, 1992 meeting. David Katz seconded the motion which carried 7-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A, R~PORT OF THE PLANNING AND ZfH~ING DEPARTMENT 1. ~iscu~sion of Reorqaniza~lon of Plannin~ and Zoninq Board and Co.unity Appearance Bo--~ Mr. Cutro reported that on March 17th, Mr. Desiderio.s appeal went before the City Commission. The City Commission approved his request for atwo-way drlveway.~ On April 7th, the City Commission continued the hearing on Cedar Grove PUD until the second City Commission meeting in May. They approved the minor change to the Master Plan for Lawrence Groves. Further, they approved the final plat for Annoreno Estates. Regarding the budget cuts in February, the unfilled position for an Assistant Planner in the Planning and Zoning Department has been frozen until October. There h~d been pla~s to layoff two clerks in the Building Department which would have affected the Planning Department, but the City Commission has delayed that layoff until at teas~ August. With regard to the Reorganization of the Planning and Zoning Board and Community Appearance Board, Mr. Cutro supplied each member with a Talent Bank Form and a copy of the Ordinance. He asked that each person fill out the form and return it to the City Clerk's Off~ce. He advised the members to reserve any com- ment on the Ordinance for the City Commission meeting on April 21st. In response to Marilyn Huckle's question regarding the paymenL for a subscription to the Planning Commissioners magazine, Mr. Cutro stated he has been holding the checks because all of them had not been received. He will re=urn checks at the member's reques~ and delay ordering the subscriptions until the new board is appointed. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON See discussion of this item under Agenda Approval. - 2 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 14, 1992 OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS A, PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE 1. Project Name: Exxon Service Station Agent: Jonas S. Nordal R. J. Properties ~ Development, Inc. Owner: West Lake Hardware, Inc. f.n.a. Lone Star Hardware, Inc. Location: Southeast corner of Woolbright Road and Congress Avenue Description: Request for conditional use ap- proval to allow for the es~ab- lishmen= of a one-acre parcel to construct a gasoline service station/convenience store and car wash. Chris Cutro made the presentation. This property is zoned C-3 and has a 200' x 221' frontage. The 200' frontage is on Congress Avenue with the'221' frontage on Woolbright Road. The surround- ing land uses are Commercial or Office. The proposed facility will sell gasoline and some retail goods similar to a convenience store. The application was reviewed for site compliance with no problems encountered. There are two proposed accesses onto the site. The access on Congress Avenue is 135' back from the corner while the access on Woolbright Road is 140'. There will be a remainder of 729 trips on the site after construction. With regard to off- street parking, there are eleven (11) parking spaces shown on the site plan which meets the minimum requirement of the Zoning Regulations. The lighting seems adequate and will be directed away from abutting properties. The dumpster is proposed to be located in the southeast corner of the site. No adverse affects are anticipated. The Public Works Director agrees it is in a suitable location and it will be serviceable by a City truck. Water and sewer lines are adequate to serve the site. The pro- MINUTES- PLAN~ING AND ZONIN~ BOARD ~EETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 14, 1992 posed landscaping either meets or exceeds the Landscaping and Zoning regulations. The proposed signs and site lighting meet the requirements of the Sign and Parking Lot regulations. Staff comments will be addressed at a later date. The new building meets all setback requirements under new Section L. Regarding general compatibility, all of the surrounding uses are commercial in nature. This building will occupy a corner of the si~e and it is expected that at a later date, the remainder of the site will contain a commercial building at the location of the present Westlake Hardware building. The proposed building is a one-story structure which does not exceed the height regulations. NO adverse economic effects a~e anticipated. This project conforms to the standards and requirements which apply tO Chapter 4, Part III, Code of Ordinances, Land Development Regulations Sections t through 13. The ERB reviewed this site over a year ago for compliance. The City is planning to extend the ERB approval rather than have the applicant go through the review again. The applicant has sub- mitred a letter requesting this approval be extended. There were no objections from four (4) of the departments involved in the review. Public Works' comments deal with the size of the dumpster in the detailed plan and the size of the dumpster on the site plan. There is a 100 square foot pad shown on the site plan. On the detailed drawing, the dumpster pad is somewhat smaller. That detail will be adjusted after the site plan goes before the City Commission. A comment from the Engineering Department regarding land dedica- tion for the future expansion of Congress Avenue and Woolbright Road will be dealt with at the time of building permit. The comment from the Administrative Coordinator of Engineering regarding photometrics is no longer applicable. This requirement was eliminated from the Site Plan Review Ordinance. It is necessary for the applicant to mark off the storage area for the car wash on the site. This is a minor adjustment and staff agrees this project can go forward. Prior to building permit, the applicant must execute deeds for the land dedication and all other comments will be addressed at the time of building permit. Staff recommends this application be forwarded to the City Commission for approval. David Katz wondered about the appearance of the land when the Westlake Hardware Store is demolished. Mr. Cutro reported that the Code requires that the land be seeded or sodded and mowed. - 4 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 14, 1992 Cynthia Greenhouse questioned what is happening with the Landscape Plan. The Planning Department reviews the landscape plan and it will be reviswed by the Community Appearance Board. Marilyn Huckle asked about the structure defined in the City Enqineer's memorandum. They refer ~o it as being off-site. The pa~cet is being carved cut of the parking area and goes back 221'. When the parcel is carved out, it becomes necessary to remove it to get ,proper access to the site. They will remove it as part of the permit. Martin Perry, who represented the applicant, stated that the intentof the applicant is to demolish the existing building i,mmedi~te!y after si~e plan approval for the gas s~ation. The empty spot will be kept clean and if the City requires seeding, the applicant will comply. The entire site is owned by the applicant. The applicant agrees to att conditions and looks forward to approval. ~HERE WAS NO ONE tN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISHED TO SPEAK AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion Ms. Huckle moved the approval of the request for conditional use approval to allow the establishment of a one acre parcel to construct a gasoline service station/convenience store and car wash, Exxon Service Station, at the southeast corner of Woolbright Road and Congress Avenue subject to staff comments. Nathan Collins seconded the motion which carried 7-0. SUBDIVISIONS MASTER PLAN MODIFICATION Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Lawrence Grove (Phase 1) Anna Cottrell Urban Design Studio K. Hovnanian, Inc. Lawrence Road South of Lake Worth Drainage District L-19 Canal Description: Request for approval of an amended master plan to allow restructuring of a portion of the present zero lot line Z-lots to a conventional rectangular freestanding lot with conven- tional setbacks - 5 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH. FLORIDA APRIL 14, 1992 Chris Cutro made the presentation. This has been reviewed by the City Commission and found to be a minor change. Mr. Cutro referred to Page 7 of the back-up material which is a drawing depicting the configuration of the lots. The lots are Existing Zero-Side House Type and Existing Z-Lot House Type. The appli- cant proposes to switch some of the lot configurations to two 50' standard lots with 5' setbacks. There would remain some zero-lot lines and some z-lots in the Master Plan, but this change will allow flexibility in the layout of a lot pattern they feel will be more marketable. There is no increase in impact or density. It is a minor change and staff recommends approval by the Board. Cynthia Greenhouse questioned the subject of sidewalks. Mr. Cutro stated this must be reP~atted a~d that subject will be addressed at that time. If {he s~reets are private, the City cannot require sidewalks. Marilyn Huckle mentioned that Bob Eichorst, Public Works Director, states the proposed cul-de-sacs do sot permit proper turnaround for Sanitation vehicles and wondered if there was enough space to make this change]with the proposed configuration. Mike Haag'stated that Mr. Eichorst responded %o the full Master Plan for the projec=. The only comments requgsted were for the Phase I portion of the project. His comment is relative to Phase II. This project still n~eds a final plat. Mr. Eichorst's con- cern will be addressed at that time. Anna ~ottrell, a Planner for Urban Design Studio of 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, represented the appli- cant. Ms. Cottrell stated this ~lat was designed with private streets. There is no City requirement for sidewalks. The minor change will not affect the primary design elements of the plat. The infrastructure is already in place and a number of residences are currently occupied. The change requested affects the side lot lines only. It is an opportunity for the developer to respond to s change in the market. The absorption of the project has been slower than pro3ected ~nd this will allow one additional housing type. Motion Vice Chairman Lehnertz moved to approve the request from Lawrence Grove (Phase I), located at Lawrence Road, south of Lake Worth Drainage District L-19 Canal, for approval of an amended Master Plan to allow restructuring of a portion of the present zero lot line z-lots to a conventional rectangular freestanding lot with conventional setbacks subject to all staff comments. David Katz seconded the motion which carried unanimously. - 6 MINUTES - PLANNING ARD ZONING BOARD MEETIN~ BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ~%PRIL 14, 1992 COMMENTS BY MEMBERS Since Chairman Rosenstock felt this would probably be the last meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board, he thanked all of the members of the Board for their work. He said they should be proud of their work, as well as their individual attitudes and unbiased nature in the performance of their duties. No one can accuse the Planning and Zoning Board of being pro or anti any- body. The Board has advised the City Commission to the best of its ability with regard to adherence to Codes in an attempt to meet the needs of the City and its citizens. Chairman Rosenstock looks forward to an opportunity to serve again in the future. Mr. Cutro explained that he will be in Washington at the time of the May meeting. Mike Haag and Tambri Heyden Will make the pre- sentations at that time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 7:30 p.m. anklet M. ~rainito Recording Secretary (One Tape)