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Minutes 02-10-81MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1981 AT 7:30 P. M. PRESENT Simon Ryder, Chairman Garry Winter, Vice Chairman Lillian Bond Ronald Linkous Robert Wandelt Simon Zive Carmen Annunziato, City Planner ABSENT Sidney Bernstein (Excused) Chairman Ryder welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. He introduced the members of the Board, City Planner and Recording Secretary. He acknowledged the presence of Councilman deLong and Mr. deLong then introduced his No. 2 son, George. MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 1981 Mrs. Bond moved that the minutes of January 27 be approved, seconded by Mr. Zive. Motion carried 6-0, ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Annunziato announced that the Local Planning Agency is invited to a meeting of the Community Action Council and to the best of his knowledge, it will be conducted at the Boynton Day Care Center. If not, he will call the members and let them know. It will be held on Thursday at 7:30 P. M. at the Day Care Center located at N. E. 3rd Street and N. E. 9th Avenue. At that meeting, the consultants will be making a presentation of Report #2 to attempt to solicit comments from the Neighborhood Strategy Area residents. At the last meeting, the Board-tentatively adopted the priority list presented in Report #2 pending the outcome of this meeting on Thursday. If no significant input is received leading the Board to be- lieve the priority list ~ Unchanged, the consultants will pro- ceed with Report ~3. At our meeting of February 24, he would hope we would schedule a confirmation vote by the Local Plan- ning Agency to confirm the priority llst previously established. Mr. Annunziato referred to now having under construction two regional force mains and pumping stations at Lawrence Road and Canal 20 and Golf Road east of Military Trail and ex- plained the rou~es. Also, the contractor will construct a major water loop and explained the route. When these are active, he thinks there will be residential activity in that area. MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 10, 1981 Mr. Annunziato continued that in connection with this, the Forester has put together a program to~ preserve trees and shrubs which would have otherwise been destroyed in the easements which have to be cleared. He told about this pro- gram. Mr. Annunziato added the~eare five property owners who bought a portion of the force mains and wa~er lines: F & R Builders, Boynton Lakes, C & H, Motorola and Dos Lagos and Sand n Sea. Mrs. Bond asked what happened to Motorola and Chairman Ryder replied that apparently it is in the works. OLD BUSINESS Site Plan Approval Chairman Ryder stated several items were previously tabled and apparently there has been no change in the status. Applicant: Location: Project Description: Burger King Corp. (Ramon Cue, Agent) S. E. 18th Ave. at U. S. 1, southwest corner Restaurant and Drive-thru Facilities Chairman Ryder explained when this was initially proposed, it became apparent there was a problem with additional curb cuts on Federal Highway to the point that some study would have to be made. The applicant agreed to conduct such a study and no further development has taken place. Mr. Zive made a motion to leave this on the table, seconded by Mr. Linkous. Motion carried 6-0. Applicant: Location: Project Description: Century Bank, Inc. (J. Daniel Stephens, Vice Pres., Agent) S. E. 18th Ave. at U. S. 1, southwest corner Relocation of parking lots to accommodate Burger King Development Chairman Ryder announced this is concurrent with Burger King and there has been no further development. Mr. Zive made a motion to leave this on the table, seconded by Mr. Winter. Motion carried 6-0. -2- MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 10, 1981 Applicant: Location: Project Description: Howison Group for Lake Vista Townhouses East (Terry Howison, Agent) Rider Road at N. E. 7th Street Three Townhouses and Docks Chairman Ryder stated this project posed problems with the matter~ of setbacks and the applicant requested the matter to be tabled so he could study a change. There has been no fur- ther development on this. ~' Mr. Zive moved for this to remain on the table, seconded by Mr. Winter. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Ryder referred to the Public Hearing being advertised for 8:00 P. M. and stated since it is only 7:45 P. M. he de- clares an intermission until 8:00 P. M. The meeting was then reconvened at 8:00 P. M. Rezoning/Land Use Amendment Project Name: Agent: Owner: Location: Description: Congress Professional Arts Complex Nabil Hansen, Ph.D. Robert B. Reed, Trustee Congress Avenue, just north of LWDD Canal L-26 Request to rezone from C-3 to C-1 and to amend the Future Land Use element of the Comprehensive Plan Chairman Ryder stated this matter came before this Board in December with regard to constructing a condominium office building in this area which is now C-3. However, in conform- ance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan policy, C-3 areas preferably should be lOcated at major highway intersections to minimize traffic movements. In this particular instance, this tract under the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, had the con- tingency in order to develop this area, the applicant would have to have access to Woolbright Road. There is a distance of several hundred feet between the southerly limit of this tract and Woolbright Road. The applicant does not own the land in between and he was unable to purchase it. When he appeared previously, he asked to have the Land Use Plan amended to eliminate this contingency access. During the previous hearing, it became apparent there would be diffi- culty based on the additional traffic caus~by C-3 area even though their objective was a condominium office building. -3- MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 10, 1981 Chairman Ryder continued that on the east side of Congress Avenue, there is Leisureville and to the north of this devel- opment will be High Point. There was concern on the part of the members of the Board about going ahead with this and the representative for the applicant stated he was prepared to withdraw the application and he would pursue the matter of getting a zoning change from C-3 to C-1 since the nature of the development comes under the C-1 category. He then ex- plained the decrease in traffic for a C-1 use. He then re- quested Mr. Annunziato to report any further development on this. Mr. Annunziato stated basically the Board should be very clear that the applicant is asking for: 1) The future land use element of the Comprehensive Plan be modified to reflect Office Commercial opposed to Retail Commercial at this loca- tion; 2) The special requirement for vehicular access to Woolbright Road be removed; and 3) Subsequent to the Land Use amendment and removal of the restriction, that it be re- zoned from C-3 to C-l, He then requested the applicant to give his presentation. Mr. Chuck McCurahan, Architect, showed renderings of the pro- posed two story office condominiums comprised of four basic pods, each two of which will be connected with elevator and stair towers. They have tried to utilize heavy landscaping and an atrium effect in the center of each building. Also, along the rear of the property, there will be a wall and land- scaping separating it from the development in the rear. In developing the plan, they also decided to set the project back from Congress Avenue away from the traffic and noise. Basic- ally it sets in the middle of the site, so there is a nice buffer between Congress'Avenue and the building. They also tried to give the buildings a residential character to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood. Even though some pro- fessional offices have a commercial aspect, they tried to design this so it has a residential appearance. Chairman Ryder referred to access from Congress Avenue and Mr. McCurahan explained the plan for center access in the project separated with landscaped island. There would only be one center access from Congress Avenue with traffic not coming off at several points. Chairman Ryder clarified this would be about 600 feet from Woolbright Road and Mr. McCurahan agreed it was approximately 580 feet. Chairman Ryder added that it was also about the same distance to the extension of Congress Boulevard extended and Mr. McCurahan agreed. Mrs. Bond referred to there being another access and Mr. McCurahan agreed and explained a second access was required for emergency vehicles. Mrs. Bond clarified this second access would be from the street going into High Point and Mr. McCurahan agreed. -4- MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 10, 1981 Mr. Annunziato commen~ed that it is not likely a median cut will be permitted on Congress Avenue for the Center location, but a curb cut is likely. Exit and entrance for southbound traffic would be permissable. Chairman Ryder referred to the traffic report submitted by Mr. Hansen and questioned what was meant by secondary access onto Congress Avenue and Mr. Hansen clarified that the one in the center is the secondary access with the primary access being from High Point. He added that concerning the questions raised by Mr. Annunziato, they Will work with the County. Mr. Linkous asked how far north was this property located from Wootbright Road and Mr. McCurahan replied about 200 feet. Mr. Wandelt questioned the size of the parcel and Mr. McCurahan informed him it is eight acres with 768 feet fronting on Congress Avenue. Chairman Ryder clarified there will be de-acceleration lanes for right turn and left turn lanes provided and Mr. Hansen agreed this was correct. Mrs. Bond stated that going into High Point, they will be able to go north or south and Mr. Hansen agreed. Chairman Ryder referred to the roadway being widened and Mr. Hansen agreed it would be. Mr. Linkous commented that it seems C-3 is quite liberal as opposed to C~i. In a complex like this, it would be an asset as opposed to the uses permitted in C-3. There are only two parcels west of 1-95 zoned C-1 right now and they are quite small. Chairman Ryder stated we were not too happy previously having these additional traffic movements in the immediate vicinity of two large housing projects and in close proximity to Wool- bright Road. He feels this constitutes a significant change from what we had previously and what is possible under the present C-3 community commercial zoning, Mr. Linkous added that he believes this would be advantageous in that there are no facilities for this zoning in that area. Mr. Zive asked how many professional offices would be in this complex and Mr. McCurahan replied there would be 64 altogether. Mr. Zive commented that 64 offices would not create too much traffic. Chairman Ryder stated his feeling is ,this is an improvement over what can happen under C-3 and Mr. Linkous agreed. Chairman Ryder continued that when adopting C-1 zoning, we are adopting specific limitations, Mr. Linkous added that there are advantages with C-1 as opposed to C-3. -5- MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 10, 1981 Chairman Ryder referred to the extension of S. W. Congress Boulevard being a public street and Mr. Annunziato agreed this was right and added the development of this property is predicated on the filing of a plat for High Point. Mr. Hansen advised they are dedicating 84 feet of right-of-way to the City with High Point. Mrs. Bond referred to Congress Avenue requiring widening in this area and Mr. Annunziato advised that he will a~ress that in his presentation. Mr. Annunziato stated his analysis is very similar to what the Board haS talked about with amending the future land use element from community commercial and eliminating the require- ments for vehicular access to Woolbright Road. The land use policy discouraged strip commercial and encouraged community commercial at intersections. The effect of this change is an approximate 86% reduction in trips per day and he read the calculations on which this was based and the comparison between zoning. The recommendations ~e that the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan be amended to reflect a change in land use from Local Retail to Office Commercial with respect to this application; that the special requirement placed on this tract of land as noted on Page 41 of the Tech- nical Report, Area 5, be removed owing to the reduction in traffic impact which would result from a change in land use designation from Local Retail to Office Commercial; that the official zoning map be amended to incorporate a change from Community Commercial C-3 to Office/Professional Commercial C-l; and that the developer dedicate 10 feet of right-of-way for Congress Avenue and participate in the cost of a traffic signal at S. W. Congress Blvd. and Congress Avenue in propor- tion to his traffic impact, said proportionate dollar value to be bonded. Mr. Hansen stated that he accepts all four of these recom- mendations. Mr. McCurahan asked if they were allowed to go to two stories in C-1 and Mr. Annunziato replied affirmatively, that 25 feet is allowed. Mrs. Bond questioned if 10 feet was all that was necessary to widen Congress Avenue and Mr. Annunziato replied affirmatively and explained that the eastern section was brought to a full section by the Leisureville plats and this 10 ft, dedication would result in the full width on the west side. If this re- zoning and land use amendment is granted, he recommends that the right-of-way be turned over to the County within thirty days. -6- MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 10, 1981 Mr. McCurahan asked who they would be sharing the cost of the traffic light With and Mr. Annunziato informed him it would be shared with High Point. Chairman Ryder r replied that as the regional for right-of-way for High Point has d, ment of 15 feet ~ exist. Chairman planned in thi: Mr. Annunziato located in the be outside the between the 1~ the right-of-wa, ~ferred to the utilities and Mr. Annunziato he recalls when we took a 20' easement for ~e main, it was located outside the future Congress Avenue. Mr. Hansen clarified that ~dicated to the City of Boynton Beach an ease- ~est of the 60 ft. right-of-way and this does Ryder clarified there was no construction and Mr. Hansen agreed this was correct. tded that the water line will probably be ~sement also and Mr. Hansen clarified it will ~sement because of the distance to be maintained An easement was given in addition to to the City. Mrs. Bond asked how many parking spaces there will be and Mr. McCurahan replied 533. Chairman Ryder commented that hopefully with approving this, we will set a pattern for the rest of Congress Avenue and it will not turn ln~o another Federal Highway. This is a step in the rightrdirection. The immediate community will find this desirable. He feels this will be good for the City. Chairman Ryder asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak in favor of this proposed rezoning and received no response. He asked if anybgdy wanted to speak in opposition to this pro- posed rezoning and received no response. Mr. Linkous made a motion that the Congress Professional Arts Complex be approved subject to the four conditions read by Mr. Annunziato: That the future land use element of the Comprehensive Plan be ~mended to reflect a change in land use from Local Retail to Office Commercial with respect to this application. 2. That the special' requirement placed on this tract of land as noted on Page 41 of the Technical Report, Area 5, ~e removed owing to the reduction in traffic impact which would result from a change in land use designation from Local Retail to Office Commercial. 3. That the official zoning map be amended to incorpor- ate a change from Community Commercial C-3 to Office/ ProfessiOnal Commercial C-1. -7- MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 10, 1981 That the developer dedicate 10 feet of right-of-way for Congress Avenue and participate in the cost of a traffic signal at S. W. Congress Boulevard and Con- gress Avenue in proportion to his traffic impact. Said proportionate dollar value to be bonded. Mr. Wandelt seconded the motion. No discussion. ried 6-0. Motion car- Mr. Linkous questioned the cost of a signal light and Mr. Winter informed kim it is around $25,000. Mr. Annunziato added that the greatest impact will be from High Point. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Winter made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Zive. Motion carried 6-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Suzanne M. Kruse Recording Secretary (One Tape) -8- PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Regular Meeting D~TE; ~February 10, 1981 TIME: 7:30' P.M. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall Acknowledgement of Members and Visitors 2. Reading and Approval of Minutes 3. Announcements 4. Communications 5. Citizen's Awareness Presentation: None 6. Old Business: B. Site Plan Approval: 1. Applicant: ~Location: Legal Description: Project Description: Burger King Corp. (Tabled) (Ramon Cue, Agent) SoE. 18th.Ave. at US 1, S.W. Corner See Sur~ey Restaurant and Drive-thru Facilities 2.Applicant: Location: Legal Description: -Project- Description: ~Centnry Bank, Inc., (Tabled) (J.Daniel Stephens, Vice Pres.,Agent) S.E.18th.Ave. at US i, SW Corner See Survey Relocation of Parking Lots to accommodate Burger King Deve!opmen't 3. Applicant: LocatiOn: Leg, a 1 Des c r ip t ion Pro ject Description Howison Group for Lake Vista Townhouses East (Tabled) (Terry Howison, Agent) Riaer Rd. at NE 7th. St., See Sur~ey Three ToQnhouses and Docks 7. New Business A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (8:00 P.M.) (t) Re~oning/Land Use ~nendment Project Name: Congress Professional Arts Complex Agent: Nabil Hansen, Ph.D. Owner: Robert B. Reed, Trustee Location: Description: Congres~ Avenue; Just North of LWDD ~anal {L-26) Request to.rezone from C=3 to C-l'an~ to amend the Future Lana Use element of the comprehensive plan. A G E N D A PLANNING .AND ZONING BOARD Regular Mee.ting (Page 2 ) New Business B. SUBDIVISIONS - None C. SITE .PLANS - None