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Minutes 01-14-75MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD ~LD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1975 AT 7~30 P. M. PRESENT Joseph T. Kelly Mrs. Marilyn. Huckle Oris Walker Walter M. Trauger John Rogers Mrs. Vicky Castello Enrico Rossi Jack Barrett, Bldg. Official Warren Bushnell, Deputy Bldg. Official Acting as Chairman, Mr. Kelly welcomed the ladies amd gentle- men present and called the first meeting in 1975 of the Plan- ning & Zoning Board to order at 7:30 P. M. He announced t~.hat this meeting would also be an organizational meeting. He welcomed the two new members, Mrs. Castello and Mr. Rossi. He also welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Jackson present in the audience. Mr. Kelly announced that the agenda consisted of one item for this meeting. Mr. Barrett advised him that he had an additional item which came from the City Manager's office today and is Section 10, Leisureville for final approval. Mx. Kelly announced they would defer ~he reading of the minutes until after election. He stated he appreciated serving on the Planning & Zoning Board during the past l½ years. He stated that since he was Vice Chairman last year, he didn't feel he should move into the Chairman's position; but if the members desired this, he would be happy to do so. Election of Officers Mrs. Huckle nominated Mr. Joseph Kelly for Chairman for the coming year, seconded by Mr. Trauger. Motion carried unami- mously. Chairman Kelly thanked them for their confidence and stated he would do his best. Mr. Trauger nominated Mrs. Marilyn Huckle for Vice Chairman in recognition of her long service on the Planning & Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Walker. Mrs. Huckle thanked them, but respectfully declined. She stated she would like to have someone else considered for this position. Mr. Rogers nominated Mr. Walter Trauger for Vice Chairman, seconded by Mrs. Huckle. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Trauger thanked them for the opportunity and their expressed confidence. MI~JTES ~ANTJING & ZONING BOARD PAGE T~O JANUARY 14, 1975 MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on Dec- ember 10, 1974, were read. ~s. Huckle moved that the minutes of December 10, 1974, Be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Walker. Motion carried 4-0, with Mr. Trauger abstaining since he was not present at this meeting and Mrs. Castello and Mr. Rossi also abstained since they are new members and were not present. The minutes of the special meeting of the Board held on Dec- ember 16, 1974, were read. Mr. Walker moved mto adopt the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Trauger. Motion car~ ried 4-0, withMr. Rogers abstaining since he was not present at this meeting and Mrs. Castello and Mr. Rossi also abstained since they are new members and were not present. OLD BUSINESS ~one BUSINESS Mr. Barrett informed the members that a new book has been prepared and they are numbered in sequence from 1 to 100. The reason for the numbering is that these will be available to everyone, but they must sign for them by number. They will be available to the general public for a deposit of $10.00. He requested each member to come to the Building Department to pick up a ~opy of the reduced zoning ma~ and a copy of the book and sign for it. Ehairman Kelly apologized for overlooking the introduction of the members of the Board and did so at this time. He also introduced the Acting Planner and City Buil~g Offi- cial, Jack Barrett, and his Deputy, Warren Bushnell. Plan Review Refield Construction Co. Office Building 2620 No E. 1st Court Mr. Barrett showed the members the plans and advised that a six unit office building was planned on N. E. 22nd Avenue. He pointed out the office building, parking areas and septic tank. MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE THREE JANUarY 14, 1975 Mr. Trauger questioned the size of the building and Mr. Barrett informed him it was 36 by 100. Mrs. Castello ques- tioned if any structures were on either side and ~. Barrett replied that he believed there was a beauty shop to the east and a 200 ft. strip to the west between Cumberland Farms. Mr. er asked what type of offices a~d Mr. units were a~v type of office. Ee added that this was only a simp lan approval. Mr. Rossi asked if this had been approved by the other Boards and ~o yes and showed their approval stamps. ~rso Huckle q the current zoning and Mr. Barrett in- formed her it wa~ C-1. M~. Bob Field, President of Refield Construction Company, appeared before the Board and informed them that he has the contract with the owner to build this build~ug. He advised the Board that the area to the west is being developed by jointly trying to work out land- They are aware of the fact there is another site in there and they are working with the C.A.B. on ~he landscaping. He has talked to Col. Reid about a simi- to the west by plan. Col. Reid said if and when a permit was brought in for a building to go on the west, he would like to review both sites to work it jointly. Mr. Walker asked if the septic tank would be located in the front and Mr. Field replied: yes and it will be contained within the front planting area. ~t won't be paved over, so they can service it. Mrs. Huckl~ questioned the amou~t of parking spaces and Mr. Field informed her there would be six in the front and six in the back. Mr. Rossi questioned drainage and Mr. Field advised him of the percolation test and that the 2 feet would handle most normal ~ainfall. ?~. Rossi stated he was just wondering whether it would be drain- ing on someone else's property and Mr. Field informed him that additional elevations have been made in the front, so it will be contained within the property. Mr. Rossi remarked that needless to say, with a heavy rainfall it would fill ~p ~he whole area. He then asked if the alley would take any of this water and ~. Barrett replied: yes. Mr. Rossi asked if it was a paved alley and Mr. Barrett replied that it would ~e paved. ~. Rossi questioned the comments noted on the plan and Mr. Barrett informed him that the red were made by the Technical Review BOard and the green by the Community Appear- ance Board and they inspect after it is completed to make sure the requirements hawe been met. Mr. Field added that before he could get a C/O on this building, he must meet all the requirements of all the Boards. MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE FOUR JANUARY 14, 1975 Mr. Trauger moved to accept the site plan of the Refield Construction Co. as presented located at 554 N. E. 22nd Ave., Boynton Beach. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Motion car- ried 5-0, with Mrs. Castello and Mr. Rossi abstaining since they did not see the site. Leisureville, Section 10 Final Approval Mr. Rossi, Engineer for the Boynton West Development, ex- plained the plan for Parcel F, Parcel G, Lot 9, Block 84. He also withdrew from voting, since he is working with the developer. He advised that this was formerly zoned for aps~tments, but the developer elected to sub-divide this into single family lots. This shows 59 lots aromnd the lake. The development plans have been revised and sub- mitted to Mr. Clark for his review and approval. Mr. Rossi continued that he feels it is an improvement chang- ing from apartments to single family homes, plus single family homes are moving faster. Mrs. Huckle remarked that she believed they discuss~ed this at the last meeting and felt it was good in that it reduces density. Mr. Rossi continued that the dr~ show a sloDe going from the back of the property to lake. All the fill has been compacted and tested. Kelly questioned if there had been any problems the other lakes and Mr. Rossi replied: no, none with the other three lakes. They solid sod everything there and that prevents erosion. N~. Walker made a motion to recommend approval of Leisure- ville, Section 10. Mr. Trauger seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0, with Mr. Rossi and Mrs. Castello abstaining. OTHER BUS INESE Mrs. Huckle requested a clarification of the public hearings to be held for the zoning~map. Mr. Barrett advised that public hearings would be held by the Planning & Zoning Board on January 28 for the north section of the City and on Jan- uary 29 for the south section of the City. Mrs. Castello asked if the procedure was to pick up the notices at the box and Mr. Barrett informed her that they were normally delivered to the members and they also would receive a phone call. Mrs. Huckle asked when the maps would be mailed and Mr. Barrett informed her they would be mailed sometime this week. Mr. Trauger questioned who received a map and how the listing was prepared~ Mr. Barrett advised they would MINUTES PLANNtN~ & ZONING BOARD PAGE FIVE JANUARY 14, 1975 be mailed to every~:water meter address. Mrs. Huckle ques- tioned how condominium residents would receive one and ~. Barrett informed her that extras would be supplied. ~M. Rogers referred to undeveloped property without water meters and the notification to these owners. Mr. Barrett informed ~m that this wo~d ~e advertised and possibly the list may have bee~ taken from the tax roll. He added that he would check with Mr. Kohl in the morning. Mr. Rossi referred to the matter of the new ordinances and the new zoning map and asked if someone could give an idea of the sequences which would take place smd the adoption of same. Chairman Kelly read the notice stating that the Plan- ning & Zoning Board would hold two public hearings to hear objections, if any, to the proposed map. Subject material is available for review at the office of the City Clerk and the Building Department. ,osed zoning map of the north end of the City, all the discussed by the on Tuesday, January 28, chambers. The City, all the area south, of by the Planning nesday, January 29, of Ocean Avenue, will Be i Board at a public hear~g 30 P. M. in the council the south end of the , will be discussed at a public hearing on Wed- 7:30 P. M. in the council cham- Bors. This is the notice published in the Boynton Beach News Journal. Mr. Rossi questioned what took place after the Planning & Zoning Board public hearings? Mr. Barrett informed him that the City Council then holds public hearings. After that, the zoning ordinance is read for first and second readings. He thinks also that ten days must elapse before it Becomes a legal document. Mr. Trauger questioned if it would Be read word by word and Mr. Barrett replied that he thought so on the first reading and on the second reading, it would be read by caption only. ~Ms. Huc~e referred to the map and questioned if people would have the copies of the book in advance and Mr. Barrett replied that the books are available now and it is stated in the notice. Mr. Trauger questioned if the chart was i~cluded and ~M. Barrett informed him that it was part of the map. ~Ms. Huckle qUestioned if the legal notice was the onIy thing infori.~ing the people that a book is available and Mr. Barrett advised her that a notice would go with the map. He added that he would talk to Mr. Kohl in the morning about this. Chairman Kelly agreed, stating he should discuss this with ~. Kohl to make sure the people are advised. ~s. Huckle added that in order to have an effective meeting, they should have a reference point to save a lot of confusion. Mr. MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE SIX JANUARY 14, 1975 Barrett stated he would make sure they get a clarification. 100 are available and we have stencils to make more. Most of the people who will pick them up are real estate people. Previously, only about 65 people picked them up. Ers. Castello asked who would give the presentation at the public hearings and i~. Barrett replied that he would pro- bably. ~s. Huckle asked how it would be displayed and ~. Barrett informed her it would be mounted on a 5 ~ 8 sheet. It will be available can look at it and work with it. He added that tkey are not going to have a per- fect document. Even with as much time as we have spent on it, there will be errors and the will be amended~ from time to time. He stated he would to clarify just how these notices were going to be mail~ md he would ad- vise the members when they picked up their maps and Books. Chairman Kelly announced that the of %he month is sehed~ed for January 28. Er. added that this for the zoning, map, But they could ADJOURNP~NT Mrs. Huckle moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Traugero Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at 8:30 P. M. AGENDA Regualr meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. Date: Tuesday january 14, 1975. Time: 7:30 P.M. Place: Council Chambers, City Hall. New Business': Refield Construction. Coo, Office Building 2620 N.E. 1st Court.