Minutes 08-25-20 DRAFT
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
WEBEX ONLINE MEETING
100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020, 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Dr. James DeVoursney, Chair Ed Breese, Principal & Zoning Administrator
Trevor Rosecrans, Vice Chair Mike Rumpf, Director of Development
Butch Buoni James Cherof, Assistant City Attorney
Tim Litsch Hanna Matras, Planner
Susan Oyer Amanda Radigan, Planner II
Chris Simon Luis Bencosme, Planner II
Lyman Phillips, Alternate Adam Temple, Community Standards Director
Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
ABSENT:
Darren Allen
Jay Sobel, Alternate
GUESTS:
Andy & Joel Sobel
Joel Lopez
Elizabeth Lopez
Bradley Miller
Bruce Catanzaro
Chair DeVoursney called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Roll was called and it was determined a quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion made by Mr. Litsch, seconded by Mr. Buoni, to approve the agenda. In a voice vote, the
agenda was unanimously approved (6-0).
4. Approval of Minutes —May 26, 2020
Motion made by Mr. Rosecrans, seconded by Mr. Buoni, to approve the May 26, 2020, minutes.
In a voice vote, the minutes were unanimously approved (6-0).
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5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mr. Breese gave an update on the items from the May Commission meeting: The series of
code reviews on the May agenda were all approved by the City Commission.
6. Old Business —None
7. New Business
7.A. Approval of the Conditional Use application (CODS 20-002) for Exotic
Motorworks, to allow an automobile diagnostics facility exclusively for luxury
and/or high-performance vehicles at 816 SE I" Street.
Joel and Elizabeth Lopez gave a PowerPoint presentation on the project (see attached).
Highlights included an aerial of the property (see site location map), usage, parking, plat
drawing, most services provided offsite, residential area effects, safety, and sanitation.
Mr. Buoni confirmed that there will only be computer diagnostics of the cars; it should not
be a problem if mainly inside, that there will be no inoperative vehicles, and there are only
two parking spaces in back for use of Mr. Lopez and a customer awaiting diagnostics. Also
confirmed is that the business has been discussed with the rest of the building tenants.
Letters have been sent out to all of the nearby residents.
Ms. Oyer commented that this is a great project and will be the envy of every little boy to
see such cars in the neighborhood.
Mr. Simon asked about the logistics of how the cars will arrive; Mr. Lopez said they will
mostly be towed in one at a time by appointment,no cars will be accepted until the previous
appointment is over; most of the diagnostic work is done offsite at dealerships. Mr. Simon
noted the business operations appear to be non-intrusive.
Mr. Litsch asked above the models of cars to be serviced; Mr. Lopez said Bentley, Ferrari,
Maserati, Lamborghini, Porsche, Rolls Royce, and that most appointments are at the
factory dealerships. A brief discussion ensued about the unique business.
Chair DeVoursney opened the floor to public comment.
• Elizabeth Lopez, 816 SE l't Street, spoke for the people in the adjacent bays of
the building, noting that the owners of the buildings are Mr. Lopez's parents and
they have no questions or concerns.
Chair DeVoursney closed the floor to public comment.
Motion made by Ms. Oyer, seconded by Mr. Litsch, for approval of the Conditional Use
application (CODS 20-002) for Exotic Motorworks, to allow an automobile diagnostics facility
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exclusively for luxury and/or high-performance vehicles at 816 SE I" Street. In a roll call vote,
the motion passed unanimously (6-0).
7.13. REQUEST: Approve Catanzaro Residential Future Land Use Map Amendment
from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Medium Density Residential (MEDR).
Bradley Miller, Urban Design Studio, representing the applicant Bruce Catanzaro, gave a
PowerPoint presentation(see attached). The highlights for converting the property back to
residential use included an aerial site location, history of the property, current zoning
districts, adjacent properties. The new zoning should allow the use as a single-family house
or duplex.
Chair DeVoursney estimated the maximum number of dwelling units for this property
would be 2.25 dwelling units, accommodating a duplex at the most.
Ms. Oyer wondered if anything is scheduled for the property? Mr. Miller said this is a
preemptive move to make the property more sellable.
Mr. Simon wondered what the maximum building height is for that area once this property
is rezoned. Mr. Breese said 30 feet,the current residential setbacks would be 25 feet in the
rear, 10-20 feet on the sides, and the front plat may have a requirement of 25 feet, which is
similar to other recent residential structures. Some discussion ensued regarding setback
requirements current vs. projected.
Mr. Litsch asked if these requests could be done one without the other. Mr. Cherof
explained that these be two separate motions,the LUA should come first,then the rezoning.
Motion made by Mr. Litsch, seconded by Ms. Oyer,to approve Catanzaro Residential Future Land
Use Map Amendment from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Medium Density Residential
(MEDR). In a roll call vote,the motion passed unanimously (6-0).
REQUEST: Approve Catanzaro Residential Rezoning from C-2 Neighborhood
Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential.
Motion made by Mr. Buoni, seconded by Mr. Rosecrans, to approve Catanzaro Residential
Rezoning from C-2 Neighborhood Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential. In a roll call vote,
the motion passed unanimously (6-0).
8. Other—None
9. Comments by Members
Mr. Buoni asked if in the future it could be possible to see the audience and presenters.
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Ms. Oyer noted that Sister Cities upcoming Monday Mingle will be via Zoom and, in honor
of Boynton Beach's 100 'Birthday,there will be a trivia contest on Boynton History. There
will be prizes. Go to boyntonsistercities.org or email Ms. Oyer directly for the Zoom link.
Chair DeVoursney announced that both he and his wife were ill with Covid-19 last month
and that both have recovered with no residual effects. He implored that everyone abide by
the CDC recommendations and the Florida Board of Health to continue social distancing,
wear masks, and stay safe.
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was duly made and seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation for Exotic Motorworks Diagnostics Facility
PowerPoint Presentation for Catanzaro Residential Land Use/Rezoning
[Minutes prepared by M. Moore,Prototype,Inc.]