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Minutes 07-12-77MINUTES OF THE REGUI~R MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1977 AT 7:30 P- M. PRESENT Simon Ryder, Chairman Col. Walter M. Trauger, Vice Chairman Ronald Arena Mrs. Marilyn Huckle Mrs. Mary Schorr Richard Lambert Garry Winter Carmen Annunziato, City Planner Chairms. n Ryder called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. a~d introduced the members of the Board, City Planner and Record- ing Secretary. Minutes of June 28, 1977 Col. Trauger made a motion, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board of June 28, 1977, be approved as presented, seconded by Mr. Lambert. Motion car- ried 7-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Annunziato announced they had litigation with Mr. Norman Michaels on Tuesday, but no decision was reached by the court and he expects to hear within 10 to 15 days. He explained the background of this case in reference to a rezoning request at the south~east corner of 23rd & Congress Avenues. NE~{ BUS IBNESS Public Hearing To consider amendments to Section 5A-1, Section 5F-1, and Section 6A-1 of Appendix A, Zoning Regulations of the Codified Ordinances of said City to allow schools as a conditional use in the R-1AAJ~ and C-1 Zones. Chairman:Ryder read the above a~d referred to the members hav- ing working copies to consider sometime ago, which they even- tually approved. He then requested comments from the City Planner. ~. Annunziato referred to reaching a consensus on this item and recommending schools to be placed in the C-1 and R-1AAA zones with pyramiding allowed through the zones. Basically it will be spelled out in the Zoning Code that schools will be permitted with the procedure outlined to be followed and he explained. He read the definitions to be included in the three sections for clarification and advised that the ordi- nance prepared adopted the worksheet as far as verbiage is concerned. MI}~U TES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE TWO JULY 12, 1977 Chairman Ryder asked if anyone in the audience wished to make a statement regarding this ordinance either for or against and received no response. He then ascertained there was no further discussion from the Board members. Me. Arena made a motion that the Planning & Zoning Board recommend to the City Council approv~of the consideration of amendments to Section 5A-1, Section 5F-1 and Section 6A-1 of Appendix A, Zoning Regulations of the Codified Ordi- nances of said City to allow schools as a conditional use in the R-1AI~ and C-1 zones. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion carried 7-0. Site Development Plan Approval Parking Lot and Carport 31'4 West Industrial Avenue Lloyds of Boynton, Inc., Applicant The members reviewed the plans and ~Ir. Lloyd Linell appeared before the Board. Chairman Ryder asked if there was an easement involved on the east side of Industrial Avenue and M~. Annunziato replied there was not in this case. Chairman Ryder referred to noticing a curve at this location close to the building and Mr. Annunziato informed hHm that all the dedicated rights-of-way are ad~acent to the property. ~. Lambert asked if there was an alley in the rear and ~ir. Annunziato replied: no, it goes from property line to property line. Mrs. Huckle referred to the existing building and Mr. Linell informed her it was a complete concrete building originally designed for a motor cycle shop with w~ndows in the front for display. Chairman Ryder clarified that it was not occu- pied at the present time and Mr. Linell replied: no, there was a water conditioning plant there previously. Mrs. Huckle ques- tioned his purpose for the building and Mr. Linell referred to his present business and advised that it would be the same to repair batteries, generators, etc. Chairman Ryder referred to the configuration of the front being changed and Mr. Linell explained the plans. Mr. Annunziato referred to the staff comments 8md first stated that it was a great improvement to the area. He then explained the City Engineer's recommendation to meet the parking lot ~a~- ing requirements. He suggests that %he landscaping be extended across the rear of the property and also the center driveway he eliminated since it becomes superfluous serving no purpose. He pointed out the location of the drives on the pla~. He ex- plained how they were used previously, but since the center one is no longer necessary, he is requesting that it be removed with the landscaping to be extended. MINUTES PLanNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE THREE JULY 12, 1977 Chairman Ryder asked if the City was adopting 6" rock and 1" asphalt as standard paving requirements and ~ Annunziato replied that they were for parking lots. Mr. Lambert referred to the driv~eway existing in theffront and questioned the purpose for requiring it to be removed and Mr. Annunziato explained that it would remove one additional driveway from entering onto West Industrial ~venue, will add to the~beautification and will be for safety purposes. Mr. Lambert asked if the applicant agreed that it does not serve a useful function and M~. Linell replied that he was in agree- ment and does not want people coming in there. Chairma~ Ryder added that there would also be better traffic circula- tion. ~M~. Lambert referred to the request to extend the landscaping across the back and Mr. Linell replied that this was just a matter of extending it another 5 ft. out and he explained how he had possibly planned future parking for that area. Mr. Annunziato informed him there would still be adequate space left for parallel parking. Mr. Lambert stated that the exist- ing asphalt would have to be taken out. Mr. Linell also told about there being a 2 to 3 ft. dropoff in this area which should be considered. Mr. Lambert asked if the Community ~ppearance Board had reviewed these plans yet and Mr. Annunziato replied: no. Col. Trauger remarked that this would be an improvement for that area and other members expressed opinions in agreement. Mr. Lambert commented that he did not personally see why it was necessary for the Planning & Zoning Board to get into the landscaping part of it. If it meets the code, ~e does not think it is necessary to put the applicant through the hardship of having to tear up 50 ft. of asphalt. They dis- cussed further the effect of the landscaping. Mr. Lambert made a motion that the Planning & Zoning Board recommend approval of the addition to Lloyds of Boynton, Inc. subject to the Engineering Department's recommendatio~ that the asphalt parking lot consist of 6" of rock and 1~' of as- phalt and the one City Planner's recommendation that the center driveway be eliminated. Mr. Winter seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion carried 7-0. Office Building 680 ~est Industrial Avenue Joseph j. Muro, Applicant Mr. Annunziato referred to the site plan and advised that the applicant had been granted a variance for relie~ from the side yard setback. Mr. Annunziato then read the departmental recom- mendations from the City Engineer regarding drainage and paving MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE FOUR JULY 12, 1977 drawing requirements and the Utilities Director regarding systems for removal of sewage. He stated that his recom- mendation was for the 50 ft. easement adjacent to this pro- perty to be dedicated in the.~form of a right-of-way. He then referred to the recommendation from the Utilities De- partment and explained that when a developer cannot flow by gravitity into a sewer system, there is another acceptable means~to install a grinder pump and wet well.and he explained the operation. They discussed this system and then Chairman Ryder asked' if this installation had been used before in the City and Mr. Ann~muziato informed him that the grinder pump system has not, but they have discussed it and the Utilities Director has given the option to use it. ~s..Huckle questioned the purpose of the office building and Mr. Annunziato replied that he understood it was to be rented in conjunction with the warehouses, but Mr. Muro is present and he could possibl~~ give more informmtion. Mrs. Huckle referred totthere being eight office suites and ques- tioned how the parking was computed and Mr. Annunziato in- formed her that it was fewer than one for every 400 sq. ft. Mrs. Huckle clarified that there were more than required. Mr~ Joseph J. Muro, 1198 S. W. 5th Avenue, Boca Raton, appeared before the Board. Chairman Ryder asked how the pumping facilities in the present warehouse drained and Mr. Muro explained that he designed a sewer system himself which goes into the existing City sewer. Mr. Lambert asked if he was familiar with the system recommended and Mr. Muro replied that he was somewhat and appreciates the option being given as he does not know the cost. They discussed further the operation of this system. Mr. Lambert referred to the easement and Mr. Annunziato ex- plained that when these lots were platted, 50 ft. easements were dedicated and it is now recommended that these ease- ments be rededicated as rights-of-way. Col. Trauger ques- tioned the procedure and Mr. Annunziato informed him it would be by deed. He explained how that right now, it is private property and Mr. Muro pays taxes on it with the City ha~ing an easement. According to this request, it would revert to public property. He added that this was the last break in the link on West Industrial ~venue. Mr. La~bert asked ~. Muro if he had anything further to say about the drainage requirement and ~. Muro replied that he has looked at the project with ~. Annunziato and he is con- cerned with drainage and will work out the requirements. Mr. Annunziato clarified that Mr. Clark's recommendation was to present paving and drainage plans with elevations shown to a how how the parking will be drained. MINUTES PLANNI~G & ZONING BQARD PAGE FiVE JULY 12, 1977 Col. Trauger made a motion that the Planning & Zoning Board recommend to the City Council approval of the-site develop- ment plan for an office building at 680 West Industrial Ave. with H~. Joseph J. Muro being the applicant subject to the Technical Review Board's comments on the plan, and the Engi- neering comments be amended to say paving and drainage plans with elevations shown with 6" rock and 1~' asphalt, and the Utility Department's and City Planner's recommendations stand as is. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. Under discussion, Chairman Ryder asked if the motion adequately referred to the Utility Department's comment and ¥~. Annunziato replied that i~ did ~nd in his memo to Mr. Kohl, he will list them separately. Motion carried 7-0. Parking Lot and Covered Storage ~rea 403 N. E. 7th ~venue Tom Gustafson industries, ~pplicant The members reviewed the plans and Mr. Annunziato informed them it was for a paved parking lot and covered storage area. He added that it was a great improvement to this area and the applicant should be commended. He told about the present condition of this north half of this property and how it would be improved. Concerning the staff comments, a 6 ft. wall will be required by ordinance on the north property line and a sidewalk will be required on 7th Avenue. Col. Trauger asked if there were any other sidewalks on 7th ~venue and ~. Annunziato replied that he didn't know. Chair- man Ryder added that there were no other developments on 7th Avenue going east and they must start somewhere. ~ Lambert asked if it was zoned residential to the north and M~. Annunziato informed him it was a residential use. Mrs. Huckle asked if there was an existing building and Mr. ~nnunziato replied that it was and they are requesting ~ parking lot and covered storage area.~ Col. Trauger referred to the lot being open for storage of materials. Mr. Jeff Faulkinger, ~rchitect, 1620 ~. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, appeared before the Board representing Tom Gustafson Industries. He informed the Board that this com- pany is a roofing and painting contractor with a great num- ber of trucks. The yard area is mainly for security. He explained how the covered storage area would be for materials to keep the rain off. In regards to the 6 ft. masonry wall, there is a possibility of building another covered storage area for their trucks and this may be done along the north property line. They would like to construct the wall about 5 ft. back and put landscaping on the other side for the benefit of the residents instead of landscaping for the parking of the trucks. They discussed the future plans further. MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE SIX JULY 12, ~1977 Chairman Ryder remarked that he thought it would be a com- mendable idea for the landscaping to serve a more useful purpose. Mr. Lambert questioned the ordinance requirement and Mr. Annunziato read the ordinance section for clarifi- cation. They discussed further the necessity for requiring this wall and Mr. Annunziato informed them that it was reJ quired by ordinance as recommended by this Board. Mrs. Schorr questioned the setbacks and Mr. Annunziato ad- vised that any new development would have to conform to all setbacks and read the code for clarification~ They discussed the proposed storage add±tion planned for the future and how it would be affected by the setback requirements according to the actual street the building faced on. Mr. Lambert then referred again to the wall requirement and they discussed further the location for the wall based on the landscaping and the future addition. Mr, Annunziato suggested that the wall be constructed on the property line regardless of the landscaping as the Community Appearance Board must consider the landscaping and the wall must be properly placed according to the ordinance. There was fur- ther discussion about the location of the wall and the proposed addition. Col. Trauger made a motion that the Planning & Zoning Board recommend to the City Council the approval of the site devel- opment plan for the parking lot and covered storage area located at 403 N. E. 7th Avenue subject to the comments of the Technical Review Hoard as indicated on the site plan. ~s. Huckle seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1 with ~. Lambert dissenting. Mr. Lambert clarified his 'vote stat- ing that he believes the project will be an asset to the com- munity, but he does not believe the interpretation of that particular ordinance should require this man to build a 6 ft. wall along the north property line because the property ad- joining is in the same C-4 zone. Cristian Villas 38 Eingle Family attached dwelling units Located between proposed ~. W. 19th Avenue and existing Fire Substation on Congress Avenue Christian Development, Applicant Chairn~n Ryder announced that he understood this had been scratched from the agenda and Mr. Annunziato agreed and ex- plagued about the applicant deciding to change the orienta- tion of the site. MINUTES PL~NNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE SEVEN JULY 12, 1977 OTHER BUSINESS Mrs. Huckle suggested that the application have a place for stating the use intended and ~. Annunziato replied that he would try to revise them when he has the time~ Chairman Ryder also suggested that the address of the site be listed. Mr. Lambert referred to the applications being signed s~ud ~. Annunziato informed him that Nos. 3 ~ud 4 on the agenda were not signed through an oversight on his part. Chairman Ryder announced that the Board would be meeting tomorrow in workshop session at 3:00 P. M~ Col. Trauger and ~o Winter explained that they possibly may not be able to attend and Chairman Ryder replied that if they could not make it, he would consider them excused. Mr. Bud Post representing the firm of Post, Buckley, Shoe & Gernangin, Consulting Engineers and Planners, appeared before the Board. He told about having a client contemplating devel- opment of a fairly sizable tract in this City. Chairman Ryder questioned the nature of the development and ~. Post replied that it was for a major tract in the northwest part of the City to include different types of zoning, but primarily housing. They discussed the plans a little further and Mr. Post clarified that he felt it was premature and just wanted to explain his presence at the meeting. He will meet with the City Engineer and City Planner tomorrew and follow the~ procedure in applying to the Boards. He then told about the company's experience. ADJOURN~NT Mrs. Huckle moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Arena. Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at 8:50 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Suzanne M. Kruse Recording Secretary (Two Tapes)