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Minutes 04-25-20 Minutes of the Planning and Development Board Meeting held on Tuesday online via the Zoom Platform on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Present: Staff: James DeVoursney, Chair Ed Breese, Planning &Zoning Administrator Trevor Rosecrans, Vice Chair James Cherof, City Attorney Susan Oyer Butch Buoni Chris Simon Tim Litsch Lyman Phillips, Alternate Jay Sobel, Alternate (non-voting) Absent: Darren Allen Chair DeVoursney called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Susan Oyer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Roll Call Roll call was taken. A quorum was present. 3. Agenda Approval Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Buoni seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 4. Approval of Minutes February 25, 2020 Motion Mr. Simon moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Buoni seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff None. 6. Old Business 7. New Business Chair DeVoursney announced the applicant will present items 7A and B together with separate motions. Attorney Cherof explained there are three items to be approved: a Land Use Amendment, a rezoning and a Site Plan Modification. The Land Use Amendment is a legislative matter, not quasi-judicial, but since the items are combined, he asked the applicant if they minded presenting the items together and requested anyone planning to testify be put under oath. Bradley Miller, the applicant, had no objections. Attorney Cherof administered an oath to all those intending to testify. 7.A. REQUEST: Approve Madison on the Avenue Future Land Use Map Amendment from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Special High Density Residential (SHDR). REQUEST: Approve Madison on the Avenue Rezoning from C-2 Neighborhood Commercial to IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development. 7.13. Approve Madison on the Avenue Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a multifamily residential development consisting of ten (10) townhomes within two (2), two-story structures and the associated residential amenities, parking, landscaping, and lighting on a 0.67-acre property. Applicant: Jarod Doros, JW D Builders. Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, representing the applicant, explained the subject site is on the south side of SE 23rd Avenue, slightly west of Federal Highway. It is surrounded by multi-family residential developments including Coastal Bay and Kensington Place. The property has an existing medical office and older medical structures, which the applicant intends to redevelop. The surrounding properties to the north have multi-family residential uses. The Taco Bell is to the northeast and medical offices are to the northwest before the railroad tracks. The applicant sought changes to the land use, zoning and master site plan as requested above. The zoning showed the C-2 district allows the existing medical office use and the request proposed IPUD. Mr. Miller noted IPUD was added to the Code to 2 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 provide flexibility of development regulations because the site is a small parcel. There are also regulations to offset flexibility to ensure there are enough recreational areas within the development for the intended residents. The plan reflected two buildings. Access to the property was through the northwest corner with a single driveway. Building one, the northern building, was closer to the street, consistent with the CRA Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Miller spoke with City staff about the CRA Redevelopment Plan, and it was determined, as opposed to using their recommendation of mixed used with the same 20 dus per acre density that allows for only residential uses, it would be better to use the SHDR zoning, given the surrounding zoning to the east and west. The development will have an interior court and each unit will have two-car garages. Access to the garage is on the south side of the building and pedestrian access is on the north side. Landscaping will be along the perimeter of the site. There is an existing fence on the west property line abutting Kensington Place. Mr. Miller reviewed the landscape plan, the sustainability development standards and the building elevations and requested the change to the land use and zoning for the townhouse development and master site plan. He reviewed the staff reports, which supported the application, and announced they agree with all conditions of approval. The roof and two floors will be concrete slabs. Mr. Buoni asked about emergency vehicle entry and the turnaround radius. Mr. Miller explained they had a meeting with the Fire Chief and his client agreed to add fire sprinklers to the buildings. Fire reviewed the plan and signed off. A smaller fire truck can maneuver within the complex, but a larger truck may have difficulty. Mr. Miller also explained his office sent a mailing to Coastal Bay and Kensington about the proposed development, offering to speak with them, but there was no response. Ms. Oyer asked about handicapped parking spaces and learned they are not required with this residential style. She inquired about the four electric vehicle charging stations. Mr. Miller pointed out all the garages will be wired to allow for conversion to electric vehicle charging stations. Ms. Oyer queried if there would be any plantings in the recreational areas to a attract butterflies. She also inquired about security, noting there were no coverings on the lower ground floor windows facing 23rd Avenue, Mr. Miller explained interior security was not discussed with his client, but new construction nearly always includes interior security alarm systems and RING. As to windows facing the road, the occupants can use interior shades and the owner can handle screening from the interior of the house. Car break-ins, can be avoided if owners use their garages. Further discussion followed about traffic on SW 23rd Avenue and retiming the traffic light on Federal Highway along with other traffic improvements, as had been mentioned with the previously approved Taco Bell application. Mr. Miller responded he would check with the County Traffic Department on the timing of the light. They had also reviewed secondary access for this site, but grade changes between the properties prohibited the transition. Their traffic study transitioning from a commercial to residential use showed a net increase of daily traffic, but it is spread out along the full day so there was zero net 3 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 difference during peak hours. The development would not add to stacking and a turning land would not be needed. Ms. Oyer was concerned how occupants would enter and leave their homes when the Taco Bell opened. Mr. Miller explained it was reviewed by the City and the County and it was acceptable. Mr. Miller was aware there were traffic concerns, and noted the comments and will review them. The project consisted of for-sale townhomes, but it was possible some units would be rented due to the market. Mr. Simon asked about the garages and learned they would be prewired for the correct voltage to allow for EVC stations, if not completely rewired, but the conversion was at the owner's expense and addressed in the design plans. Mr. Simon asked if there was a significant grade difference between the east and south property lines and was informed the east side was greater than the south. He noted there was a prior project with similar circumstances where the only way into the property was through another development. The residents of the development had something to say about it, but since it was the only way into the development, it was not completely ruled out. If there was a future potential to do so, it would be a positive. Mr. Simon asked if the windows and doors were impact graded. Mr. Miller again explained it would be addressed with the design plans, but new construction must comply with hurricane standards and the windows would be impact windows. Mr. Simon inquired why the CRA steered Mr. Miller away from the mixed-use zoning designation in favor of the SHDR. Mr. Miller explained it was recommended by City staff. The mixed use applied to the property allowed for straight residential, so they opted to stick with the SHDR and IPUD zoning instead. The palms were specified at 16 feet and the building height was 26 feet. The palms on the north side of the building would be closer to the top rail of the balconies on installation. Mr. Simon thought the proximity to the balconies would be problematic and encroach onto the balcony space or hit the high railing in high winds. He suggested moving palms a few feet further away. He inquired if there was a push back to change some palms. Alternating and shifting to reduced canopies would create a more compact canopy and height to soften the building. The buffer on the west and south sides was adequate and the east was fine. Chair DeVoursney asked about garbage and recycling and learned it will be via roll out containers to SE 23rd Avenue and then rolled back the same day. Garbage for building two would be located on the north side of building one. In regard to comment 11, pertaining to aesthetics and the blank wall on building one, Mr. Miller explained they wrapped the balcony around which in addition to the landscaping materials helped break up the fagade. Ms. Oyer noted, in reference to level two electric vehicle chargers in all the garages, the chargers are $500 on Amazon and the City has an Energy Edge Program which offers rebates. 4 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 Additional brief discussion followed roll out containers are used all along 23rd Avenue. Mr. Simon supported if possible, if Kensington Bay could accommodate on-site trash pickup, this development follow suit. He also thought a green wall on the west fagade on buildings one and two would help soften the west elevation. Mr. Litsch noted the buildings have garages and the driveway aprons can accommodate two additional vehicles, allowing for guest parking. Chair DeVoursney opened Public Comment. There was one applicant requesting to speak, but they were not in the meeting. Public Comment was closed. Ms. Oyer did not object to the project, but had concerns about traffic which she thought should be taken into consideration. Mr. Simon wanted to potentially add a Condition of Approval when they vote, to revisit the landscape features on the west facade of buildings one and two, and modify and allow more screening via landscape on the north fagade for the owners of the units and the public views. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve Madison on the Avenue Future Land Use Map Amendment from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Special High Density Residential (SHDR). Mr. Buoni seconded the motion. Roll was called. The motion unanimously passed. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the Madison on the Avenue Rezoning from Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) to Infill Planned Unit Development (IPUD). Trevor Rosecrans seconded the motion. Roll was called. The motion passed unanimously. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the Madison on the Avenue Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a multi-family residential development consisting of ten (10) townhomes with two (2) two-story structures and the associated residential amenities parking, landscaping and lighting on a 0.67-acre property with the conditions added by Mr. Simon. Mr. Buoni seconded the motion. Roll was called. The motion unanimously passed 6-0. 7.C. REQUEST: Approve Miraflor Apartments Future Land Use Map Amendment from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR). REQUEST: Approve Miraflor Apartments Rezoning from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development District. 5 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 7.D. Approve Miraflor Apartments Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a multifamily residential development consisting of 58 rental apartments within five (5), two/three-story structures with associated residential improvements on 3.87 acres requested to be rezoned to IPUD. Randall K. Rush of Seacrest Properties, LLC. There was agreement to present items C and D together. Attorney Cherof advised anyone intending to testify would be sworn in individually before testifying. Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning, representing the applicant presented the request to develop the above single-family community similar to the previous application. He identified the site on a map and gave its location. The north boundary of the site is the northern boundary of Boynton Beach and is situated between Seacrest Boulevard and I- 95. To the north is Palm Beach Memorial Park. The south is Pine Point Village Condos and there is a single-family community to the east in the County. Pine Point Village is in the City and the cemetery is in the County. In 2006 and 2007, Mr. Miller was involved with the property and the owner worked with the cemetery as there was a surplus parcel sold to him. It was annexed it into the City and approved for 40 townhome units; however, the recession occurred and the property was not developed. The current application is to change the Future Land Use to High Density Residential (HDR) and to rezone the property to Infill Planned Unit Development (IPUD) with a needed master site plan approval. The IPUD zoning will allow for flexibility and a better plan and project configuration. Mr. Miller reviewed the driveway entering the property was an "S" shaped, generated by Palm Beach County to align to Mentone Road. Both to the north and southeast of the drive is a dry detention with a grassed area with a landscape perimeter around it. The community has five different buildings totaling 58 units with parking between them and two recreational areas encompassing 12,320 square feet: one was a tot lot and the other was a passive recreational area. There are two types of buildings, but all five of them have a three-story and a two-story component. The traffic circulation allowed for Fire and EMS vehicles to circulate and turn around in the complex. There are 142 parking spaces, with five handicapped spaces, which exceeded the total required parking. There is one handicapped space for each building, which complies with ADA requirements. There are continuous sidewalks which connect from the western side by building one all the way through to Seacrest Boulevard. There is an existing bus stop just south of the entryway and the developer agreed to provide a shelter for the bus stop to match the development. There is buffering around entire perimeter and interior of the project. The west side has another dry detention area and a sound wall halfway. The developer has spoken with FDOT and they will conduct a study in the next few years to see if the sound wall should move forward. They will have three areas for EVC stations accommodating six vehicles. The ground floor of the eastern most building on the south end will have a community office and mail kiosk. There are four covered bike racks. On the north boundary, they 6 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton each, Florida April 28, 2020 proposed to have an aluminum rail fence and landscaping to provide separation from the cemetery. There are grave sites on the eastern side and the cemetery is aware of their locations. The cemetery will dig deeper and closer to existing gravesites than the development will need. The eastern building is set back 10-feet from the property line and building four is nine-feet away. The west recreation area is a tot lot with benches and play areas and is more active. Thee stern recreational area has pavilions and is passive with barbecues grills and benches creating a picnic area. There was enhanced landscaping on the south properties by Pine of Villas and a strong hedge with trees. The chain link fence on Pine of Villas property out remain. The south property line has an overhead power line so trees must be specific, which is included in the landscape architect's design. The trees will help provide screening. The western most building which is closest to the south property line is 53 feet away. The IPUD requirements require the same or greater setbacks than the adjacent structures have, and Pine of Villa units are 25 feet away from the property line so they are more than double. The density is under 15 dus per acre; they incorporated sustainable development standards and the development has a Floribbean architectural style. Mr. Miller announced they are requesting approval of the Future Land Use designation to High Density Residential (HDR), a rezoning to IPUD and accompanying Master Site Plan and they agree with all the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Litsch asked if the chain link fence on the south end of the adjacent property stopped at Seacrest or turned the corner and continued down Seacrest Boulevard when heading south Mr. Miller did not know, but was are the sidewalk goes to the bus stop. Mr. Litsch thought people from the development to the south may skirt the fence and trespass on Miraflor property. Mr. Miller explained the sidewalk from Miraflor leads out to a public sidewalk on Seacrest so anyone can access to the bus shelter. The bus shelter is between the sidewalk and driveway. Mr. Miller thought the landscaping out prevent this. Mr. Rosecrans asked about vibration damage and learned there is a memo in the file about methods to control any potential damage. Mr. Buoni noted 58 two and three-bedroom rental apartments with two and three bedrooms will have out 100 people and asked if there will be enough of a waiting area for students at the bus stop Mr. Miller explained the bus stop is a Palm Tran stop. The project received its approval letter from the school district indicating they can accommodate the students, but they did not indicate whether they out drive a school bus into the site or not. He presumed they out not, but the shelter could serve a double use. Mr. Buoni also inquired if there was enough distance to reduce the sight lines from Pine of Village, so people out not feel they are being looked down on from the three-story units. Mr. Miller thought there was and pointed out the end units 7 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 were two stories. There are three different layers of landscaping to buffer the cemetery notch. Ms. Oyer opined most of the condo occupants in Pine Point are snowbirds. She asked if the tiny tot park would have some type of activity for older children such as a basketball court. She inquired if police of EMS could use the cemetery access road, but the road is more blocked off. Mr. Miller explained the very western drive aisle was designed, so in the future, if or fire needed to connect through the property it could be modified to do that. There would likely be a breakaway fence or a lock box for accommodate fire rescue and also to prevent the residents from creating a short cut. Ms. Oyer asked about landscaping materials used and thought Florida Slash Pine could be used instead. She also thought the City was overwhelmed with apartments and questioned the location of the apartments in the middle of an area with single-family homes or condos. She thought condos, villas or townhomes would be better. She did not think it was the right place and there were issues with crime across the street. She did not think it was compatible with the neighborhood. Mr. Miller explained the real use here was multi-family and the market becomes involved with it being rentals or condos. If the market trend is apartments, then that is what is built. If it changes to market, the project could change to market. Ms. Oyer supported having something for youth to do to keep them occupied and away from drugs and problems. Mr. Simon commented the site layout and building orientation works well and does limit the views. He agreed with Ms. Oyer's comments about the number of apartments, but thought the orientation created an environment more conducive to congregating than would occur in single-family home across the street. He asked if shifting the tot lot could provide the room for half a basketball court and thought additional recreational areas and lighting should be looked into. He inquired if the depth of the dry retention areas was based on the volume of runoff of the paved areas. Mr. Miller explained the parking lot has culverts and drainage that connect to dry detention areas, which are no more than four-feet deep and the outfall would be discharged onto Seacrest Boulevard. There may be additional run off, but there is a berm around the entire area. Mr. Simon inquired because it could be an additional area for youth to play in when it is dry. Mr. Simon inquired if there have been traffic studies that indicated a light may be appropriate. Mr. Bradley responded the volume did not warrant a light and studies were submitted to the City and County. The traffic studies show they do not even need turn lanes. Mr. Simon asked about the sidewalk along Seacrest and if a gate would discourage people from wandering onto the premises and about dumpster locations. Mr. Miller explained fencing was not proposed for the entrance, only a landscaped area. Mr. Miller did not know how often trash pickup would occur. Mr. Simon asked if having 58 units was based on the project being a rental property and recouping cost. Mr. Miller explained part of the reason the 40 units did not come to fruition, whether for sale or 8 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 rent, was escalating building costs and the fewer the units, the higher the price. This development did not apply for the City's workforce bonus program, and are market rate units, but Mr. Miller explained the prices would fall within the workforce housing ranges. Chair DeVoursney asked if the Fire Department would require access through a stabilized emergency access on the north side of the property and learned they would. Mr. Miller explained they have no idea what the cemetery plan was, but it was part of the report and discussion that they be able to go in and compact the area. He noted there is an area that looks like a buffer that was approved with grass and the gate is there with a Knox Box so there is no continuous flow to enter. No one knows it is there, but Fire and EMS know in the event they need to get through it. Mr. Miller explained the project is in the City and the cemetery is in the County. If it came about, the County would ask for it to be done. Chair DeVoursney drove the property and commented he could not access it directly off Seacrest so he went into the cemetery, drove up to the turnaround staying right under the overhang, and then drove onto the property making sure he did disturb any grave sites. He inquired what would occur if Fire had to access the entrance and there was an ongoing funeral. Mr. Miller explained the site circulation is designed for large fire trucks to make turns in and out of the driveway off Seacrest, and they are not relying on the Fire Department to use the connection. Fire and EMS could use the same driveway. Chair DeVoursney asked if they could have security arms so cars cannot drive in and out of the property, after the first turn when the driveway turns to the south. Mr. Miller responded the problem with arms and gates is the turn-away situation. If they do not have access, how do you get back out. The area is tight due to the configuration. A Rooms to Go truck could go up to the gate, but not have access to enter and would have to back out onto Seacrest. It would take away open space and drainage, and he did not know if they could even get the radius. If they had circulation through the site and complied with regulations for large fire trucks to circulate, a Rooms to go truck could get through. Chair DeVoursney spoke about Pine Point Villas and was aware most entryways into the condos face east and west. Chair DeVoursney asked about the buffering of the units two and four and the entryway facing south. It looked like open concrete, and he likened it to the Preserve and not having enough green. He asked if the bus stop would have a separate lane and learned it would not. Palm Tran feels it is safer to stop out in traffic then to pull off and merge into traffic. Chair DeVoursney opened public comments. Attorney Cherof administered an oath to Nellie Tauro. Ms. Tauro asked if, before construction, they would let cemetery owners know what will be happening noting there are several spaces where loved ones are buried and how long will construction be. As for access through the cemetery, it is a peaceful place where families go to mourn loved one, and traffic would be an interruption. She also asked if they could change the fence to have more of a sound/visual area and if it would be placed before construction. 9 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 Mr. Steve Lucas, President of Pine Point Villas was sworn in. He noted the City has a welcome sign at the apex of Pine Point Villas and the cemetery. For the last 25 years, Pine Point Villas thought the property line was from the existing bush and fencing all the way to the back, which was not the case. He asked if property markers would be installed as it pertained to the project and wanted to know if the developer has looked at the cemetery and the distance from the crematorium from the units being proposed. He requested the front yardage of the project. Attorney Cherof administered the oath to Betty Maciolek, 221 Pine Point Drive, Pine Point Villas, Boynton Beach. Ms. Maciolek asked about the square footage of the apartments and thought garbage pickup would occur twice weekly, like theirs. Pine Point Villas has two dumpsters, and they come on Mondays and Thursdays drive through to the back of the complex by the 1-95 wall and pick them up from there. She commented it was a monstrous thing to see the truck to turn around and she did not think the project could accommodate the first dumpster. She disagreed the property should be changed to high density residential, pointing out the area has single-family homes and there are nightly problems with motorcycles racing on Seacrest. She thought a traffic light would be needed. She did not support the project and further commented Pine Point Villas has a fence and hedge. Their fence turns the corner and heads south to another bus shelter by their complex so they would not use the bus stop. Attorney Cherof administered an oath to Carole Wheeler, but it appeared she did not have audio. No other public comments were received. Mr. Litsch agreed about basketball courts and thought the lower southwest corner could accommodate a half court, which would also be up against 1-95. Mr. Rosecrans noted the project has 17 excess parking spaces, but was concerned a basketball court would attract non-residents. Ms. Oyer thought basketball or a few half courts was constructive as opposed to other activities, noting there are gangs north of the project. She suggested keeping any court near the tot lot so parents could see all their children at the same time. She also did not like the proposed pines trees. Mr. Simon suggested more native plantings and spoke about the south buffer. If the watering is unchecked, the plants will have a lot of issues. He suggested as a potential condition of approval, using more drought tolerant native plants. As to the limited landscape in the interior, He thought the scale of the three-story buildings and the planting by the base of the stairwell was under-scaled. He suggested increasing the landscape to soften the fagade of the building. 10 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 Chair DeVoursney was concerned about the sound wall along 1-95 and noted the study is still in the works. Mr. Miller advised Ms. Tauro they can provide her with advance notice of construction to be aware of the schedule and anticipated construction would be six to 12 months. He noted her suggestion of considering a wall instead of a fence on the north property line and would discuss it prior to the City Commission meeting, but pointed out walls require footers, which would result in digging closer to the grave sites. He advised sometimes a fence and hedge is better. In regard to the emergency circulation, access was discussed with staff, and there is no condition of approval for it, but if it occurred, there would be coordination involved with the cemetery to address it. It would be a controlled situation for emergency access. There would not be a host of traffic going through the cemetery. Mr. Miller read slide 24 into the record as follows: "They have agreed to have three-foot erosion control screening along the property line, a six-foot construction fence along that property line and wind- screening along that property line. The landscaping and final aluminum rail fence is more likely to go in closer to the end of construction so it does not get damaged through the construction process and it finishes off the property edge." As for the comments made by Mr. Lucas, he announced they could mark the property corners with the surveyors and he appreciated the comments about the crematorium and are aware of it being there. The cemetery who will work with the Health Department. The project frontage is 161 feet. The square footage of the single-family apartments are 1,000 to 1,100 square feet and are a mix of two- and three-bedrooms. There are 25 two-bedrooms and 33 three-bedroom units. Dumpster access was previously addressed. The circulation was reviewed and Public Works had no concerns about access to the dumpsters and he agreed pick-up would likely be twice a week. There is a long list of requirements to trigger a traffic signal, but the project does not need one and the County would not allow for a signal if the project did not warrant one. He agreed with Mr. Rosecrans' comments about the basketball courts and further agreed they need a good management company to keep the project running right. They will review the recreational areas to see if they could be adjusted. The pines Mr. Simon alluded to would be eliminated and mitigated on site. Mr. Buoni, after listing to Mr. Lucas, Ms. Maciolek and Ms. Oyer's comments, had some concerns. He understood the project was a rental community and commented in reference to the crematorium, the prevailing winds are from the east. He complimented Mr. Miller on the design. Ms. Oyer proposed, if the crematorium is an issue, switching building two to the south side and moving the park to the north to have more of a buffer from the crematorium. 11 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 Mr. Miller did not see it as a potential problem and repeated they would work with the cemetery in the future and was comfortable with building one's location. Mr.. Simon inquired about signage and learned there will be a small monument sign to the south side of the driveway and there is a condition of approval they submit a full design plan at time of permit. He gave his recommendations for plants to Mr. Miller. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve Miraflor Apartments Future Land Use Map Amendment from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density Residential (HDR). Mr. Buoni seconded the motion. Roll was called. The motion passed 5-1 (Mr. Rosecrans dissenting.) Ms. Oyer moved to approve the Miraflor Apartments Rezoning from R-3 Multi-Family Residential District to IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development District. Mr. Buoni seconded the motion. Roll was called. The motion passed 6-0. Motion Ms. Oyer moved to approve the Miraflor Apartments Major Site Plan Modification for the construction of a multifamily residential development consisting of 58 rental apartments within five (5), two/three-story structures with associated residential improvements on 3.87 acres requested to be rezoned to IPUD. Randall K. Rush of Seacrest Properties, LLC. with a condition of approval to include an age appropriate recreational activity or basketball court. Mr. Simon seconded the motion also to include to revisit the foundation landscape plan for more screening for the building facade. Ms. Oyer agreed to the amendment. Roll call was taken. The motion passed 6-0. 7.E. REQUEST: Approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element to include an update to the 10-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. Mike Low, Deputy Director Utilities, reviewed the City is required to provide an update, every five years according to their 10-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and the Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan and then incorporate the update into the Comprehensive Plan within 18 months. The City has already submitted a draft to the SFWMD and will submit the update to the City Commission next month. The Utility service area extends beyond City limits and the plan is to ensure there is enough water to service the population. The plan contained population estimates to the year 2040. There are four other developments, one of which was already included in the plan, apart from a takeover by the Utility Department of Hypoluxo's system. Over all, they anticipate supplying water to over 137K people by 2040. The City averages 131 gallons per capita a day, with a maximum of 154 gallon per day for all purposes. The anticipate in 2040 they will need 18 million gallons per day to meet demand, matched against their 12 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 consumptive use permit. The City must identify where they will obtain their water. Mr. Low reviewed throughout the planning period, they have a surplus of demand throughout the planning period. The Consumptive Use Permit issued in 2009 has a 20- year return and the City is responding to a 10-year review. Before 2029, the City will start the process of renewing that permit. This will be taken to the City Commission, sent to Tallahassee and adopted into the Comprehensive Plan by June/July. Mr. Rosecrans inquired about sea level and salt water intrusion into the wellfield. He noted there was no surficial aquifer at the east well field. Mr. Low explained it was already considered and they already reduced allocation in the eastern wellfield and two wells further to the east have a minimum allocation. Some of the wells are by the canals and in areas where they are more readily replenished by surface penetration through the soil. Ms. Oyer understood they do not put fluoride in the water. Mr. Low explained it was not part of the 10-year water supply. There was naturally occurring fluoride in the water, and they are working towards supplementing it. Mr. Groff explained the fluoride system were removed during construction and one of them failed, but the City just obtained a grant and are moving back towards adding fluoride as directed by the City Commission. She asked about maps and noted normally Board member receive the information handed to them. She requested a paper copy of the four map pages. She will email the pages she wanted. Mr. Simon noted higher density projects will come forward plus in-migration, but he did not oppose projects to help conserve resources. Mr. Low explained Boynton Beach has one of the lowest per capita consumption rates in the region and is under half that is used in Boca Raton. They have reduced losses in distribution and have one of the lowest in the country. The City stretches its resources, which is also why they do studies and reuse projects. Chair DeVoursney inquired about potable and reclaimed water. Mr. Groff explained dirty water is cleaned and sent back as reclaimed water for irrigation. Mr. Buoni noted his community cut its water use in half by using reclaimed water and the City is in the middle of a major reuse expansion plan. Mr. Rosecrans asked about the reuse program and what percent of wastewater is reused. Mr. Groff responded the wastewater plant is considered a 100% reuse plant, but they do not have enough customers, so some water is returned into deep well injection. The City is adding 4 million gpd, which will result in 70% of the plant's water being reused. They cannot be at 100% until they develop other alternative sources. Mr. Groff noted it is 70% on average, but on peak days they will use 100% after the reuse expansion. He also advised they share the plant with Delray Beach. Mr. Simon asked if new projects are required to have reclaimed water for irrigation and learned the answer was sometimes. It is a cost saving to the developer if it is available. 13 Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Boynton Beach, Florida April 28, 2020 The City does not offer it to single family homes at the moment as it is too expensive. It is better when constructing larger projects and it is offered where it is available. Chair DeVoursney noted customers can call Utilities to find out if they have a leak and to find out about other water saving services. Mr. Groff agreed. They are working on tools to enable customers to go online and see how much water they are using. Mr. Buoni noted the Utility Department is also proactive, as Utilities contacts entities with high use. There were no comments from the public. Motion Mr. Rosecrans moved to approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element to include an update to the 10-year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, Item 7E. Mr. Buoni seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. The motion carried 6-0. 8. Other 9. Comments by members Ms. Oyer reminded all last week was Earth Week and the Sustainability Team put together a Climate Action Plan. She encouraged the members to review it and to tell their friends about it. 10. Adjournment Motion Mr. Buoni moved to adjourn. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 14