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Minutes 03-08-83MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1983 AT 7:30 P. M. PRESENT Simon Ryder, Chairman Garry Winter, Vice Chairman Litlian Bond Ezell Hester Ronald Linkous Caesar Mauti Robert Wandelt Stormet Norem, Alternate Carmen Annunziato, City Planner Tim Cannon, Assistant City Planner ABSENT Douglas Sussman, Alternate (Excused) Chairman Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. He introduced the Members of the Board, the City Planner, the Assistant City Planner, and the Recording Secretary. Chairman Ryder also acknowledged the presence in the audience of Vice Mayor James R. Warnke, Councilman Joe deLong, Vice Mayor Elect Carl Zimmerman, and Councilman Elect Nick Cassandra. He further acknowledged the presence of Owen A. Anderson, Executive Vice President, Chamber of Commerce. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 1983 Chairman Ryder informed the Members that the Recording Secretary called his attention to the' second paragraph on page 11, where it says, "The westerly limit is N. E. 12th Street." He advised that 12th Street should be 4th Street. On page 40, the third paragraph, third line down, where it says "water treatment facilities", it should read "waste water treat- ment facilities, regional plant," Chairman Ryder advised. In the first paragraph on page 21, Vice Chairman Winter called attention to the word, "recoupled", which should be spelled "recouped". He %hen referred to the next paragraph and said the last sentence should read, "~he"only reason hawas turned down was because the buildings were less than750squarefootunits.' Mrs. Bond made a motion that the minutes be accepted as corrected, seconded by Mr. Hester. Motion carried 7-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Annunziato, City Planner, announced that a Consultant Review Committee composed of him; Peter Cheney, City Manager; Hank Thompson, Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency; MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 8, 1983 Chairman Simon Ryder; and Samuel Scheiner, Architect, Community Redevelopment Agency, recommended to the Community Redevelopment Agency a consulting team led by Hank Skokowski, owner of Urban Design Studio, West Palm Beach. Mr. Annunziato informed the Members that the group of individuals who will compose the team are very strong Palm Beach County residents. They are Michael B. Schorah and Assoczates (civil and land development engineering), West Palm Beach; Dean Turney, Regional Research Associates, West Palm Beach; Mid-South Engineer- ing Company, Port Lauderdale (traffic); Howard L. Searcy, P.E., Consulting Engineer, Inc., West Palm Beach (environmental); and Kenneth Hirsch Associates Architect, Inc., Boca Raton. Mr. Annunziato said they have submitted a scope of services, and that information has gone to the Community Redevelopment Agency for action. Chamrman Ryder announced that the Community Redevelopment Agency will be meeting on Thursday, March 10. He said there were about 11 or 12 submittals that the panel screened. Ghairman Ryder added 'that the fee was $35,000. They screened the submittals down to four, and four of the submittals were heard and considered. One of the factors that was important was not only the ability on the part of the Consultants to perform satisfactorily but also the fact that they are fairly local. Considering that the fee is not too great, Chairman Ryder pointed out that they did have people from Miami and elsewhere, and to have a good deal of that in expenses for transportation and hotel costs did not seem to make sense. COMMUNICATIONS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. Site Plans 1. Project Name: Agent: OWner: Location: Description: La Notte Restaurant Site Plan Modification Jack Clark PL&G Enterprises, Inc. 2280 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach, Florida Addition of canvas canopy at deck area - 2 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 8, 1983 Chairman Ryder recalled that this came to the Board's attention awhile back. He was a little puzzled as to the specific require- ment for the Board considering this as it is a canvas canopy over a deck area. By definition, Mr. Annunziato advised it is a structure because of the frame work, and it is permanently attached to the deck. The reason it comes before the Board is because the total project exceeds $100,000. Obviously, the value of his canvas awning is considerably less than that, Mr. Annunziato told the Members. Mr. Cannon, Assistant City Planner, said the modified site plan came to the Board with a positive recommendation from the Technical Review Board, subject to staff comments. The only modification would be the addition of a canvas canopy on the north side of the swimming pool. Mr. Cannon pointed out the swimming pool and the Intracoastal and the dock extending out into the Intracoastal. The purpose of the canopy would provide a shelter for people using the pool and the outdoor seating area. The only comment 'f~om the.~staff was: City Planner: "Subject to providing elevations 'of canopy. Mr. Cannon stated that the applicant has provided elevations. Mrs. Bond asked if it could be removed in case of a storm. Mr. Annunziato imagined that the canvas awning could be removed but that the pipe work is probably set in permanently. He believed the frame work was designed by a Structural Engineer and assured Mrs. Bond that it has to meet the Wind Codes. Chairman Ryder said the only thing a storm would take would be the canvas if it was not removed, ,but~the frame would stay put. Mr. Wandelt moved to approve the modified site plan, subject to the staff comment, seconded by Mr. Mauti. Motion carried 7-0. Chairman Ryder recognized the presence of Councilman Wright, who entered the meeting. Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Church of God Universal Reverend Nathaniel Sandy Church of God Universal NW 8th Avenue, 100+ feet west of Seacrest Boulevard 4854 sq. ft. church plus parking lot Mr. Mauti asked to be excused from the Board because of his relationship with Reverend Sandy. Mr. Stormet Norem, Alternate Member, took Mr. Mauti's place on the Board. - 3 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 8, 1983 Mr. Cannon, Assistant City Planner, told Members of the Board that the site plan came with a positive recomme~.ndation from the Technical Review Board, subject to staff comments. He showed on the overlay that the church is located on N. W. 8th Avenue and pointed out North Seacrest Boulevard, which is approximately 100 feet to the east. Mr. Cannon said the church is located on a .878 acre parcel, and the applicant has received a variance for building a church on a parcel of that size, since there ms a minimum of one acre~-for a church in a residential area. Along the north side of the property is an unimproved right-of- way for N. W. 9th Avenue. Right now, there is a gully. There is no paving there and, most likely, N. W. 9th Avenue never will be paved. There is water and sewer in N. W. 8th Avenue. The site plan basically calls for a 401854 square foot one story church. The height of the roof range would be 26 feet high, and the height of the steeple would be 32 feet ~iqh. Since the roof reaCh and the steeple would di~trict'~height limitation of 25 feet, Mr. Cannon said a height exception will be required by the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Board may wish to make a recommendation with respect to the height exception, Mr. Cannon added. The parking provided would be 49 spaces, which is consistent with the Code. Mr. Cannon pointed out the main entrance. He said there are two main entrances coming off of N. W. 8th Avenue. Mr. Cannon also indicated a handicapped ramp and said the applicant will be building a sidewalk along N. W. 8th Avenue, fronting the property. Mr. Cannon read the staff comments as follows: "Building Dept. "1. Structural plans will require engineer's seal. 2. Owner obtained a variance for one (1) acre requirement. 3. Council must approve height of roof and cross. 4. Parking aisle width requires twenty-seven foot (27') 5. Drainage plan denotes one (1) area to have twenty- five foot (25') aisle and eighteen foot (18') stall length." As to ~4 above, Mr. Cannon told the Board that in their review of the site plan, the Technical Review Board found that they did comply with the Code. #5 was also cleared up when the Technical Review Board reviewed the site plan. Mr. Cannon stated that there is no problem with either #4 or #5. City Planner: See Memo attached as page 5. - 4 - MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING MARCH 8, 1983 Planning and Zoning Board Carmen S. Annunziato, City Planner March 1, 1983 ,u,J~cTPlanning Department Comments Church of God Universal Site Plan e e Relocate two parking spaces, both designated "1", from the center of the parking lot to the west side of the building and designate as handicap parking - - place as close to ramp as possible. Can remove handicap designation for the two spaces in southwest corner of parking lot. Relocate parking space ~1, which is next to dumpster, to west side of building. Reorient dumpster. Extend sidewalk on N.W. 8th Avenue to Seacrest Blvd. Requirement for sidewalk along unimproved N.W. 9th Ave., waived by Technical Review Board, consistent with Section 22-25(b) of Code. Landscaping islands and landscaping along sides of parking stalls to be curbed. Submit tree survey and tree preservation plan, con- sistent with Tree Preservation Ordinance. Place stop signs at exits. /bks Carmen S. Annunziato City Planner MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 8, 1983 With reference to comment #1 in the City Planner's Memo, Mr. Cannon pointed out the two parking spaces and informed the Members that the Technical Review Board found that this was too narrow a driveway to maneuver some cars through there; so they were asking that the two parking spaces be relocated to the west side of the building...They could be made handicapped park- ing places, substituting the handicapped parking spaces Mr. Cannon pointed to on the map. In connection with comment ~6 of the City Planner's Memo, Mr. Cannon advised that the applicant has provided the Planning Department with a tree survey. Mr. Cannon continued the staff comments as follows: Engineering Dept.: "Subject to curb details." Mr. Cannon said this refers to the curbing .which would be required for certain areas of the parking lot landscaping. Public Works Dept. "Subject to dumpster relocation." Right now, the dumpster is inaccessible to the frontend loader. Mr. Cannon said there was a comment from the Planning Department which addressed the reorientation of the dumpster in a little more detail. He continued reading the staff comments: Forester/ Horticulturist (Kevin Hallahan) "This memorandum is in reference to my inspection of the site for the above mentioned property. The developer has not submitted a tree survey designating which existing Sabal Palm trees will be saved, re- located or removed. Those of' which are removed will have to be replaced and desi_c~ated on the site plan. I have inspected the property and feel that those large Sabal Palms located in any buildable area could be transplanted. The site plan will also be reviewed by the Conmunity Appearance Board for co~ents pertinent to the landscape plan. The developer will then integrate replacement of trees with his proposed plan.' Mr. Cannon repeated that the applicant has provided a tree survey and a tree preservation plan to the Planning Department. Chairman Ryder asked Mr~ Cannon if he had slides of the eleva- tions. Mr. Cannon. did not. Mrs. Bond noted they said there was no necessity to have a side- walk on N. W. 9th Avenue. Chairman Ryder explained that the street i~s~unimpr0Ved. Mrs.~Bon~ referred to Curt Joa. Mr. Annunziato advised that the difference was that there, a street does exist. Here, there is no street. In fact, the right~of-way has been gouged out for a drainage retention basis so it is quite likely in the long foreseeable future that N. W. 9th Avenue will not exist, Mr. Annunziato continued. - 6 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 8, 1983 The only ~problem Mr..~ Hest~r h~ gully there, an.d if it rains h That was the only thing that c there. He said it was beginni Mr. Linkous was concerned as t walks in when actually they di felt if you did it for one, yo Chairman Ryder advised that yo the structure, but this is the no street there. Mr. Linkous which is not necessary. He di Mrs'. Bond explained that she j in the two of them (Curt Joa a Had N. W, 9th Aven'ue been imp~ Technical Review Board would n Because the use of N. W. 9th A because it is unimproved and Chairman Ryder said it is prok basin. Mrs. Bond questioned ~ it should have a fence around~ 9th Avenue extends westerly a~ this point or beyond the lfmi~ Mr. Norem asked what would hat improved in the future and ho% paid for the sidewalk. At th~ whoever developed the street ~ Another problem they had was elevation equal to the center of the street, Mr. Annunziato a defined center line elevati¢ Mr. Linkous raised a question Annunziato advised it is a 50 was thinking it would establi~ for the sidewalks was deleted. was talking about for unimpro~ Eight years ago, Chairman Ryd( put in sidewalks. The intent particular dwelling. Chairma~ address here is 8th Avenue, nc not see where a sidewalk here Mr. Annunziato brought out th~ the sidewalk. He said if the] the north as well as a sidewa[ draw for pedestrians. To mak( extend to Seacrest under any ( found the recommendation to ei Seacrest. People do walk to with it was that there is a 5rd, it will be filled with water. Dncerned him. People walk through ng to collect a lot of junk. D why they made Curt Joa put side- ~ not go anywhere. Mrs. Bond u should do it for the other. u require a sidewalk in front of rear of a structure, and there is Was in favor of eliminating that d not think a sidewalk was necessary. ust wanted to know the difference nd this one). oved, Mr. Annunziato felt the ot have waived the sidewalk~ venue is a retention basin and t is likely it cannot be improved, ably more beneficial as a retention hether, even as a retention basin, it. Chairman Ryder pointed out d asked, "Where do you go beyond s of this ~property?" pen if 9th Avenue was ever · it would be handled as far as who ~t. point, Mr. Annunziato answered ~ould probably pay for the sidewalk. idewalks are generally put at an line. Without knowing the profile ~aid they could not even arrive at ~n and arrive at a sidewalk. about the right-of-way. Mr. foot right of way. Mr. Linkous ih a precedent if that variance Mr. Wandelt said Mr. Linkous ~ed streets. ~r suggested the City do this - of sidewalks was in front of the ~ Ryder pointed out that the ~t 9th Avenue. To him, he could would help anybody. it there was one more issue about ~e was going to be a sidewalk along .k along the south, it would be a it serviceable, it would have to ircumstances. Therefore~ the Board ~tend the sidewalk all the way to ~hurch. Mr. Annunziato said they - 7 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 8, 1983 were talking about 250 feet of sidewalk. Chairman Ryder said that was an additional 100 feet. Mr. Annunziato agreed that it was more or less 100 feet. Mr. Annunziato showed the Members the plan of the church. Chair- man Ryder found the elevations interesting and commented that apparently, the size of the parcel dictates the "L" shaped structure, w~hich he thoUght was gOod. Mr. Linkous remarked that it was beautiful and asked if the steeple was conforming. .Mr. Annunziato replied that the district height regulation is 25 feet. That would require an exception. Mr. Annunziato said it is just an architectural feature, not a structural space. Reverend Nathaniel Sandy, 2141 N. E. 1st Way, Boynton Beach, came forward. He told Chairman Ryder he was familiar with the recommendations by the City Planning Department and had no problem with the acceptance of.the recommendations. Mr. Wandelt thought the Board should make some recommendations about the steeple. Chairman'Ryder said it was not only an appendage, it was a symbol and would be subject to the height limitation approval, which Mr. Hester pointed out would come from the City Council. Mr. Wandelt moved to accept the site plan, subject to staff comments, and with a positive recommendation for approval with respect to the height exception for the church steeple. Mr. Hester seconded the motion, and the mo~ion carried 7-0. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Wandelt moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Linkous. Motion carried 7-0, and the meeting was properly adjourned at 8:00 P. M. Respectfully s_u~tted, Patricia Ramseyer Recording Secretary (One Tape) - 8 -