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Minutes 04-28-81MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1981 PRESENT' Simon Ryder, Chairman Garry Winter, Vice Chairman Lillian Bond Ezell Hester Ronald Linkous Simon Zive Carmen Annunziato, City Planner Chairman Ryder welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. He introduced the members of the Board, the City Planner and said that Mr. Robert Wandelt would not be present due to illness, and therefor, e was excused. He recognized the presence in the audience of Councilman Joe deLong, and past Councilwoman Lynn Huckle. Chairman Ryder advised that inasmuch as Sue is no longer with us, that both the members of the Board and the applicants and people in the audience, or whoever else wishes to speak to please identify themselves and to speak slowly and clearly so that the City Planner will be able to resolve the matter of the minutes. MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 1981 Mrs. Bond made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 14 meeting, seconded by Mr. Zive. Motion carried ~-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ Chairman Ryder announced that he had two--fetters - one from Sue Kruse addressed to the Planning & Zoning Board dated April 17, 1981. He then proceeded to read the letter into the record as follows: "Thank you so much for your contributions to my "monetary minute book" and cute accessary gifts for my new home. Also thanks to those of you who were able to attend my farewell luncheon as I appreciated having you there. I have enjoyed taking the minutes and working with all of you. My new address and phone number is: 4562 Melody Lane, Rock Hill, S.C.29730 (803-366-8417), so if any of you are in ~e area please stop. Thanks again, Sue". ' The second letter was from Douglas Sussman, Chairman of the Community Relations Board. He says the following: "We would especially like to invite the members of your board to our "Know' Yo. ur City Government Day~ presentation to be held in the City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, May 14, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. We are going to have a coffee hour after our program and are encouraging Boynton Beach residents to meet informally with our Mayor, City Manager, Council )~mbers, Board Members and Departmental representatives. Please stop by and receive your name tag before the program." · MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 So, you are all invited to this meeting on Thursday, May 14,1981 right here in the CoUncil Chambers at 7:30 P.M. OLD BUSINESS Site Plan Approval: Applicant: Century Bank, Inc. J. Daniel Stephens, V.P. Agent Location: S.E. 18th Avenue at US 1, SW Corner Project Description: Relocation of Parking Lot to accommo- date the Burger King Development Mr. Ryder announced that this matter has appeared on the Agenda before. It was on the Agenda for the last meeting and it was finally' agreed that the matter be tabled because of the action that the Board took on the related matter of Burger King. The Board at that meeting denied the application presented by Burger King on the basis of the impact that their proposal would have on the traffic situation particularly at the intersection of US 1 and S'.E.18th Avenue. Also discussed was the matter of a traffic light and so because this Board had denied the matter, it appeared that the realistic thing to do with regard to the Century Bank Application was to keep it on the table. Since the Council at their last meeting did approve the Burger King Application; however, requiring responsibility on the part of the bank to.provide the traffic light at that intersection. It would be appropriate to remove this application from the table. Motion made by Mr. Hester and seconded by Mrs. Bond to take the matter off the table. The motion was approved 7-0. Mr. Annunziato presented the plans and noted.access to the site, proposed driveways and the anticipated traffic pattern. Mr. Annunziato then read the staff comments into the record as follows: Police Department: Subject to parking lot lighting and traffic control signs and directional arrows painted or posted in lot. Public Works Dept.: Contact Public Works when slab for dumpster is ready. Planning Dept.: Extend sidewalk thru limits of developed property. - 2 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Energy Coordinator: Recommend energy-efficient (Sodium vapor') lighting. Mr. Annunziato noted two items have come to light upon review of the site and the site plans. Given the fact now that Burger King has been approved by the City Council subject to installing traffic signal at SE 18th Avenue and US 1 and subject to some additional provisos, the question of access to the Century Bank can now be addressed. Mr. Annunz~ato clarified that in the past, the Board has not been able to review the bank proposal because it has remained on the table. Mr. Annunziato continued that after visiting-the site, it be- came apparent that there are two things that can occur which would enhance the access and traffic situation. One would be to reverse the traffic pattern allowing traffic to enter from the south and exit from the north. Secondly, upon review of the site it is apparent that the north driveway can be elimina- ted entirely as the 24 hour money machine and bank doors can be accessed from the parking lot to the west. Mr. Annunziato then concluded, indicating that the first of these two sugges- tions would enhance the proposed traffic flow, and the second would result in a safer traffic pattern. Mr. Hester then inquired as to the proximity of the proposed southerly entrance to driveways to the south. Mr. Annunziato then described the area to the south. Mr. Ryder commented that with the last meeting a great deal ofemphaysis was placed on the fact the two curb cuts proposed for Burger King would handle both income and egressing traffic, The Board opposed.the layout because of the close proximity to the entrance to the new proposed. Century Bank driveway. We felt that there would be cross movement there and that would pose problems. With the removal of that entrance and moving it to the south, that would eliminate that particular problem because we know now that the Burger King will have both the entrance and exit on Federal Highway. Chairman Ryder continued that in his opinion eliminating the drive on the north side and reversing the movement on the south side so that it would be for entering traffic would be highly desirable. Additionally traffic could then exit into SE 18th Ave. utilizing the pro- posed traffic signal. Further. discussion ensued concerning the proposed curb cuts. - 3 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Mr- Ryder then recognized the applicant. Mr. Burl George of 2626 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Attorney for Century Bank addressed the Board. He announced that he had with him Mr. Robert Walters, project architect and Mr. J. Daniel Stephens, Vice President for Century Bank. Mr. George suggested that the issues and concerns related to the Century. Bank had been addressed by the City Council and approved. He announced that Mr. Stephens advises that the bank would like to have the proposed plan approve and that they can not go along with the City Planner's proposals. Mr. George.then announced that Mr. Walters would present and de- scribe the plans. Mr. Robert Walters of Lawson, Wedding Architects, 1110 NW 1st. Ft.Lauderdale, Fla.33311 addressed the Board and advised that the Bank needed to keep the north entrance to the bank because this currently forms the entrance to the facility and provides an unobstructed view of the 24 hour money machine. Additionally access from the north is necessary to provide access to the drive-in tellers. Further discussion ensued concerning the on-site traffic flow and~what impact that would have on US ~1. Chairman Ryder pointed out that with the advent of a proposed traffic signal at SE 18th Avenue and US1, a much safer access to the bank will be provided. He continued that it would be desirable to recommend approval of the bank site plans with the north driveway removed. Further discussion ensued concerning access to the bank property. Chairman Ryder then called for a motion. Mr. Zive then made a motion to approve the Century Bank site plans subject to staff comments and in addition it is recommended that the north driveway be deleted. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bond and approved 6-0. Mr. George noted for the record that the bank does not agree with the Board's recommendation to delete the driveway to the north of the existing bank building. - 4 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 NEW BUSINESS SUBDIVISIONS P re-Appl ic ation: Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Fisherman's Landing Michael B. Schorah Melric Corporation East end of Las Palmas Blvd. and Lakeside Harbour Drive 10 Single Family Lots - R1AA Zoning Classification Mr. Ryder introduced this application and recalled that previous proposals were made for this particular location, and that in some instances they constituted changes in zoning or PUD's which were denied by Council. This now comes to the Board as a Pre- Application under the Subdivision Regulation to conform with the R1AA Zoning Classification. He further explained that the greatest change is for single family homes. Chairman Ryder then called on the City Planner for comments. Mr. Annunziato addressed the Board and advised as to the history of applications related to this site. He continued noting the proposed location, existing easements, land use and traffic pattern indicating that Las Palmas would terminate into a public cul-de-sac. Mr. Annunziato then continued and read into the record staff comments as follows: Building Dept.: Subject to Memo Parks & Recreation Fee in lieu of land Dept. Mr. Linkous asked relative to the cul-de-sac requirements. What are the requirements. Mr. Annunziato stated that the requirements are that you have 75% of the required frontage at the set-ba~k line. Mrl Ryder then'recognized the-applicant. - 5 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Mr. Schorah, of Michael B. Schorah and Associates, 1850 Forest Hill Blvd., W. Palm Beach appeared before the Board and explained that he had nothing~additional to add because the City Planner had explained their proposal. Noting no additional discussion, Mr. Ryder called for a motion. A motion to approve 'the Pre-application for Fisherman's Landing subject to staff comments was made by Mr. Zive, seconded by Mr. Linkous. The motion was approved 6-0. SUBDIVISION Pre-Application: Project Name: Mode, Inc. Subdivision Agent: Robert E. Owen & Associates (Ron Dixon,Agt.) Owner: Mode, Inc. Location: Congress Ave. at Congress Middle School Description: 228 Duplex Lots on~ 89.5 acres Mr. Ryder introduced this application and commented that this is on Congress Avenue and it runs west of the Middle School and on up north to NW 2nd Avenue. He then asked for comments from the staff. Mr. Annunziato stated that the application is a Pre- Application. He noted that some of the Board members would recall that this proposal came to the Board as a rezoaing approximately 2 years ago, at which time the property that was within the city was zoned C3 and R3. The property to the north was zoned in the County. Three applications were made to the City at that time as follows: one for rezoning from C-3 to R-2; another for re- zoning from R-3 to R-2; and, an application for annexation and zoning. The property has frontage on Congress Ave.south of the Middle School, NW 2nd Avenue and on Knuth Rd. Access to the site would propose to be from Congress to the east and from Knuth Rd. from the west. Mr. Annunziato continued to describe the proposal and then read staff comments as follows: Public Works Dept.: No underground cans Parks & Recreation Dept.: Per memo 1-26-79. - 6 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Mr. Annunziato continued to explain the implications of Mr. Frederick's memorandum and how-the applicant has accommodated the park dedication. Discussion ensued concerning the need' for a room for the homeowner's to meet in. Mr. Ryder then recognized the applicanf. Mr. Ronald Dixon of Robert E. Owens & Associates appeared before the Board. He advised that no discussion had been made with his client in regard to the recreational area. We know that we will be selling d~p~exes on these lots, and that each unit will be simple, they will not be condominiums. Mr. Ryder commented the reason why this matter was raised is that where you have common elements, and where you have home- owners' associations, there's a need to get together to dis- cuss common problems and of course a great problem arises when a provision is not made for meeting place, and that's the reason for bringing this up. Of course a good deal depends on just what the nature of the development will be. Under discussion, Mr. Linkous questioned the staff as to whether or not the Fire Department would require access to the site from NW 2nd. Ave., Mr. Annunziato advised that emer- gency access to the site would be via Congress Avenue. Further discussion ensued concerning ownership of streets and street widths. Noting no additional discussion, Chairman Ryder called for a motion. A motion to approve the Pre-Application for Mode, Inc.subject to staff comments was made by Mrs. Bond, seconded by Mr. Hester. The motion was approved 6-0. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: DESCRIPTION: Cumberland Farms (Site Plan Modification) William Selig V.S.H.Realty NW 2nd Avenue, North of Fairlanes Bowling Alley 3400 sq.ft. Commercial Building - 7 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Chairman Ryder announced that this matter previously came before the Board and Council subsequently approved the application. He continued to describe the nature of the approved.plan. Mr. Ryder noted that the plan before them moves the Cumberland Farms store to the easterly end of the building. Chairman Ryder then asked for comments from the City Planner. Mr. Annunziato presented the plans noting the location, com- pliance with past staff comments, proposed use of the site and use of an easement for truck storage and access. Mr. Annunziato then asked for questions from the Board. Chairman Ryder, noting no questions from the Board continued advising the Board that he initially took opposition to the application because he felt it would be harmful to the residents to the east. This application in his opinion would be even more detrimental in that the Cumberland Farms store is being asked to be relocated from the westerly to the easterly side of the proposed commercial building, Mr. Hester asked if the applicant had in fact conformed to some of the staff comments. Mr. Annunziato advised that the applicant had. The City Planner continued with his comments and read into the record staff comments as follows: Building Dept.: Engineering Dept.: Police Dept.: Public Works Dept.: Subject to Memo Subject to Memo Subject to security lighting on building & traffic control signs. Increase size of dumpster pad to 8' Planning Dept.: Perpetual easement over adjacent property required Mr. Annunziato noted that the overall staff recommendation is that the application be approved subject to staff comments. Mr-. Ryder then recognized the applicant. - 8 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Mro Bill Setig, Construction Superintendent for Cumberland Farms from Longwood, Florida appeared before the Board. He noted that the plans have been extensively reviewed and that the plan proposed best addresses the use and site. He advised that he does not think that this would create a problem with the residences to the east. Further discussion ensued concerning the placement of the Cumberland Farms store, the traffic flow, the parking arrange- ment,the landscaping and the proposed easement from the bowling area. Mr. Ryder noted that there is a gentleman in the audience who is a nearby resident and that he may want to address the board. Mr. George Thomas of 1117 Lake Terrace, Boynton Beach, Fla. addressed the BOard. He noted that he lives to the east of the proposed development and that he is speaking for building D and building E in his development. Mr. Thomas continued that it seemed to him that there will be even more problems than previously expected due to the location, of the building. The driveway to the bowling alley runs in from 2nd Avenue past the two apartment buildings. There is an australian pine hedge which was planted to separate his building from the Winn Dixie super market and later when the bowling alley was erected, it was required that a fence be put up there. He noted that he is still wondering how they were able to erect a cypress, 6 ft. fence on a floating base which has had to be repaired on several occasions. As I see this building now, instead of the Cumberland Farms store being further away from us as I understood it was going to be when it went before the Council before, now there is going to be a loading dock facing toward the rear of our building. Trucks will be turning in and out and there will be a great annoyance due to these truckS. It would seem to me that this request just makes things even worse. Mr. Ryder noted that this request is to take the Cumberland Farms store from where the Board thought it properly belonged adjacent to the commercial area and putting it closer to the residential area. From the east of the property, there is a wooden fence. Further discussion ensued concerning the proposed buffers and the history of zoning in the area. Chairman Ryder noted that even though the land is zoned C3 and it is in a commercial area, there is still something that can be done. The Board can try to lessen the impact of what would happen here by m~ving - 9- MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 the Cumberland Farms store. It is the Chairman's feeling that if the City has to have a Cumberland Farms, he thinks it belongs ~where it was approved adjacent to the commercial area and not moved closer to the residential area. His concern is that what's happening here is that in this particular location with the advent of the bowling alley and now with this proposal it is not necessary to aggravate the situation by moving the Cumberland Farms store closer to the residential area when it was already approved closer to the commercial area. Further discussion ensued about the potential impact of this proposal on the residents to the east. Following this dis- cussion, Chairman Ryder advised the Board that they had been made aware of the facts and called for a motion. A motion to recommend approval of the site plans subject to compliance with staff comments was offered by Mr. Linkous and seconded by Mr. Hester. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was approved 5-1 with Chairman Ryder dissenting. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Project Name: Village Royale on the Green Management Offices & Craft Rooms Agent: George Barnett Owner: Location: Village Royale Green Owners League,Inc. 2501 NE First Court, Boynton Beach Florida, 33435 Description: Modification of Existing Models Chairman Ryder introduced this application for site plan approval and requested comments from the City Planner. Mr. Annunziato advised the.Board as to the location of the proposal and noted that the applicants are requesting approval to make three improvements as follows: (1) (2) (3) to remove the temporary 'building attached on the street side of the model building; to redevelQp the parking lot and landscaping and bring both up to code in terms of dimen- sions; and, to modify the interior of ~he four models turning them into offices and craft rooms. - 10 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Mr. Annunziato then read staff comments into the record as follows: Building Dept.: Subject to Memo Engineering Dept.: See Memo Police Dept.: Subject to security lighting on modified building Energy Coordinator: Recommend energy efficient sodium- vapor lighting. Chairman Ryder then recognized the applicant Mr. Barnett, President of Village Royale Green Owners League, Inc. Mr. Barnett of V.R.O.G. appeared~bef~he-Board and commented they are taking an existing structure which was originally intended for a sales office, wh£~h they hope toldemolish and in its place, reconstruct the existing parking area to increase it as per the code. The model apartments are actually a permanent structure which was originally intended as the ground floor of the entire building, which however, was never built. All that exists now is the ground floor structure of the perma- ment building. What Village Royale Green Owners League hope to do with that is to address a need of the condominium, that is, to provide additional recreational rooms for arts, crafts and things of that nature. In addition, this will provide the league with some space for management office and the Owners League office. The Owners League intends to conform with the code and specifications as indicated from the various city departments. Actually, what the League is doing is improving the entire property by making a permanent structure out of a present temporary structure. The parking situation is a little bit better now than it was in the past, since the League has completed the new recreational area. Mr. Zive commented that he is a resident of VROG and everything requested by the applicant will be for the betterment of the community. Chairman Ryder requested additional discussion on the matter and noting none asked for a motion. A motion to recommend that the site plans submitted by Mr. Barnett for Village R6yale Green Owners League, Inc. be approved was offered b~ Mrs. B~n~'a~d s~c~n~ed by Mr. Zive. The motion was approved 6-0. - 11 - MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 28, 1981 Adjournment Noting no further business to come before the Board at this time, Chairman Ryder asked for .a motiOn to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Zive and seconded by Mr. Linkous. The motion was approved 6-0. ~u~pectfully submitted, Mu%~iel P. Calder Secretary (2 tapes) - 12 -