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Requisitions 81610 and 81612 describe these vehicles in detail.
O. Approve purchase of eight 1997 vehicles from Don Reid Ford, Inc. in the
amount of $121,784 for Fire Administration (3 replacements), Utilities
Administration (3 replacements) and City Hall Pool Cars (2 new)
This request is to purchase eight 1997 Ford Taurus automobiles at $15,098.00 each. In
addition to the standard options, electronic speed controls (no charge) and full sized spare
tires ($125.00 each) were added. The City Hall pool cars are scheduled as new vehicles.
The Fire Administration cars replace vehicles #811, 829, and 828. The Utilities
Administration cars replace vehicles #117, 105, and 152. These vehicles are funded in the
FY 96/97 budget and are being purchased off State Contract #070-001-96-1 .
Motion
Commissioner Titcomb moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items
B.1, C.1.d, L, and M. Commissioner Bradley seconded the motion, which carried 5-0.
Item III.C.1.d
Mayor Taylor stated that the President of the Quail Run community advised him that his
community is very concerned and upset because in order to run the reuse line, their
sidewalk is going to be torn up and their community is going to be inconvenienced. "
Mayor Taylor advised that Bob Hagel of the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment
& Disposal Board met with the President of Quail Run. The reason they are going to tear
up the sidewalk to run the reuse line is because they do not want to damage the trees in
the right-of-way since it would be hard to replace them.
Mayor Taylor said it would take approximately two months to do this work. One alternative
to tearing up the sidewalk would be to run the reuse line all the way down Golf Road to
Military Trail, but that would cost about an additional half million dollars. Another
alternative is to continue the reuse line down Congress Avenue to Woolbright Road and
run it under the intersection, but that would obstruct traffic at that intersection
tremendously.
Mayor Taylor said he assured the President of Quail Run that whatever the City tore up it
would replace equally or better; however, they are still not happy. In addition, they felt they
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had not been given proper notice that this was going to take place. Commissioner Bradley
pointed out that it is in the right-of-way, not on their property. Therefore, that is prob;biy /
why they were not notified. /
" Item III.L
Mayor Taylor advised that a citizen advised him that N.E. 16th Avenue is in bad shape and
floods and asked why it was not resurfaced. Mayor Taylor said he explained to him that
the City only has a limited amount of funding available for resurfacing. The City grades all
the streets and there are a lot of streets worse than N.E. 16th Avenue. In addition,
resurfacing would not solve the flooding problem. That problem Would have to be
addressed through the drainage project that we are doing with the swales.
Item III.M
Vice Mayor Jaskiewicz wondered if we should delay the purchase of the vehicle for Meter
Reading because of the possibility of privatizing that division. Mr. Hawkins advised her that
this department is in dire need of another vehicle. They are currently utilizing anothe~.
department's vehicle. He recommended approval of this purchase and pointed out that if
there is no need for this entire fleet in the future, the vehicles can be absorbed in other
areas of the City where they are needed.
Motion
Vice Mayor Jaskiewicz moved to approve Items C.1.d, L, and M. Commissioner Tillman
seconded the motion, which carried 5-0.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Announcements
1. Annual Board Dinner - Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club -
November 7, 1996
Mayor Taylor made this announcement and advised that this is the City's way of showing
its appreciation to the members of the community who serve on our boards and contribute
their time and effort to the City. He hopes everyone will be able to attend.
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C. Resolutions
1. Proposed Resolution No. R95-92 Re: Grant Submittal - Phase II Palm
Beach County Roadway Beautification Grant Congress Avenue Medians
(4)
2. Proposed Resolution No. R95-93 Re: Authorize execution of contract
with Gee & Jenson in the amount of $7,860 for contract administration
services Phase III - CDBG road improvements
3. Proposed Resolution No. R95-94 Re: Surety Release for Motorola at
Quantum Park, Lots 12, 13 & 14 (Catalfumo)
4. Proposed Resolution No. R95-95 Re: Surety Reduction for Quail Run
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Villas
5. Proposed Resolution No. R95-96 Re: Florida Motor Vehicle Theft
Prevention Authority Grant 1995-96 Funding Cycle
C. Approval of Bills
A copy of the bills is attached to these minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.
E. Payment of Bills - May, 1995
A copy of the bills is attached to these minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.
F. Budget transfer from the Golf Course Contingency Fund to cover cost of
termite treatment to the clubhouse, range building, and one relief station and
additional Brink's pick-ups
Memorandum #95-025 dated May 29, 1995, from Joe Sciortino through the City Manager, is
requests the transfer $2,695 from the Golf Course Contingency Fund into Other Contractual
Services, Account #411-725-5-499.00 to cover the costs outlined above.
G. Authorize purchase of Theft Deterrent System for Library from Knogo North
America, Inc., in the amount of $15,000
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HERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT WHO WISHED TO SPEAK IN OPPOSITION OF THIS AP LICATION.
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Vice Mayor Matson seconded the motion, which
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VII.
Fawn Bradley. 1051 Cora Drive corrected an error which w made in the motio",
appointing her to the Chi en and Youth Advisory Board. She tated that her
request was to serve on the mmunity Relations Board, not the ldren and
Youth Advisory Board. Mayor H ening asked that the record refle the fact
tha her appointment should be on he Community Relations Board.
10 d Powell. a t for AlDine Seven Company, 1 North Federal Highway. asked
or support in opp 1ng the reconstruction of Nort ederal Highway from George
Bush Boulevard to th Canal.
Mayor Hanmening advised t he expressed many reservatio
at the public hearing yeste aYe
Although this is an agenda item, i1fred Hawkins felt it necessa to advise the
Commission immediately that in res nse to Ms. Greenhouse's suggest n, "no
hank you, he is not interested-.
this proposal
Eve n Olavarria. of 131 Menton. Road. ex essed concern about the crime n her
ne1gh~ hood. She~a~earned that there i only one Police Officer patrolling
her area. She is concerned about the safety the community and the fact that
the Police f1cers have also voiced their cone . City Manager Miller asked
Chief Dettman speak with Mrs. Olavarria. Mayor anmening explained that
although she is ee to call the Boynton Beach Pol1c epartment, the Palm Beach I
County Sheriff's 0 ce has rimary Jurisdiction in tha area.
VII. DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
A. CONSENT AGENDA - UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY PLANNING a DEVELOPMENT BOARD
1. Project Name: Qulil Run V111ls
(aka Quail Lake West Phases II & III)
Agent: Michael Covelli
Location: South of the intersection of SW 26th Street
and Woolbright Road
Description: NEW SITE PLAN: Request for approval to construct
forty-two (42) clusters of townhouses for a total
of 176 dwelling units on platted lots.
Motion
Vice Mayor Matson moved to approve Quail Run Villas Phases II & III, south of
the intersection of SW 26th Street, a new site plan to request approval to
construct forty-two (42) clusters of townhouses for a total of 176 dwelling
units on platted lots, subject to staff comments. Mayor Pro Tem Bradley
seconded the motion, which carried 4-0.
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B. NON-CONSENT AGENDA - NOT UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY PLANNING & DEVElOP-
MENT
1. Project Name: Adult Care Resid
(fka Praxis ACLF)
Carl Lindner
1613 SW 3rd Street
COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN: Requ t for relief f om
Article V - Community Design P ,Appendix I (b)
modifications to existing project
Ms. Heyden ma~e the presentation d explained that mcdifications to xisting
ts are treated differently fro new projects in order to be more racti-
ca. I this case, the Community Desi Plan requires compliance with t roof
element a three (3) of the architectura features. The applicant has com ie
with the wa treatment. The Planning and elopment Board unanimously recom-
mended approva of the design as submitted by e applicant. Staff had recom-
mended that the anning and Development Board gr t relief for the roof
material and deny e request for relief from the a itectural features.
Mayor Hanmening feels would be superfluous to require hese changes since th
building blends very well ith the buildings to the south.
Vice yor Matson moved from Article V -
~ Communi Design Plan, Appendix II(b) odifications to existing projects for
Adult Care esidence of Boynton Beach, c., fonmerly known as Praxis, 1613 SW
3rd Street. mmissioner Katz seconded t carried 4-0.
2. Project Name: Quail Run Villas
(aka Quail Lake West Phases II & III)
Agent: Michael Covelli
Location: South of the intersection of SW 26th Street &
Woolbright Road
Description: LANDSCAPE CODE: Request for approval to plant
required common area landscaping on single-family
platted lots.
Ms. Heyden explained that this request is in connection with the Site Plan
request and it is for relief from a requirement of the Landscape Code which
requires that comman area trees be planted on common areas. The applicant is
proposing to supply all of the required trees plus a surplus of trees; however,
because of the size of the common area, there is too little plantable area to
accommodate all of the trees in the common areas.
Another concern expressed by staff regards insurances that the landscaping is
retained and maintained properly in the future. The Planning and Development
Board recommended approval subject to either deed restrictions or landscape
easements. The opinion on which method to use was left to the City Attorney who
was to review the deed restrictions and make a recommendation. Further, the
Board recommended swapping out some of the landscape species for native species.
Attorney Cherof recommended that the City rely on an easement rather than the
restrictive covenants.
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Vice Mayor Matson moved to approve Quail Run Villas. request for approval to
plant required common area landscaping on single-family platted lots south of
the intersection of SW 26th Street and Woolbright Road, and that they rely on
easements rather than deed restrictions, and subject to staff comments. Commis-
sioner Katz seconded the motion, which carried 4-0.
. Project Name:
Agent:
Location:
Descrip on:
Boston CM eken
Anna Cottrell
1755 N. Congress Pv ue - Catalina Cencre
MAJOR SITE PLAN IFlCATION: Request f r
approval of an nded site plan to co ert an
existing bank ild1ng into a restauc nt,
including ch ges to site layout a design.
Matson moved to place t s Item on the table. i
sioner Katz pointed out t t there were people ~ esent in the audience w~o
ed to speak on the Charte Amendment/Civil Serv1 . He requested that ite
moved up on the agenda. detennination was ma that the request was not
acceptable.
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Commissioner Katz
Ms. Heyden xplained that this it was submitted as a result a site plan
applicat n for apartments wh1c were 500 square feet and d not meet the mini-
mum re ired apartment size. ecause of the zoning distr and the type of
usag proposed, it was staf s interpretation that this as a motel/apartment.
Se use of the limitation f the number of units whic may contain kitchen
f cilities, this projec could not go forward w1tho a Code change or anum r
of variances.
Ms. Heyden stated at in reviewing parts of e Zoning Code, it appear
at some pOint 1 time, the apartment/effic ncy definition was remove. This
has not been bstantiated through the C y Clerk's Office, but ther. is a sug-
gestion thi took place. Ms. Heyden f ls it was removed to disc rage this
type of d' elopment. Mayor Hanmenin agreed and felt th15 type f development
does no lend itself well to most n ghborhoods.
Ms.
cha e the Code which would fa ce the applicant to go tough the varianc pro-
cure or change his product 0 a larger unit, or d1r t staff to change the
C de to include the use in he C-3 zoning district r create a hybrid f the
R-J/C-3 zoning district.
Mayor Hanmen1ng stated he would not be in f r of changing the Code and would
also not be in favor of granting a variance.
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situations. Ms. Heyden said she researched previous requests and found a master
plan modification for a reduction in setback which included those lots, among
others.
Mr. Ewing advised that the utility companies were contacted and indicated that
the north three feet was no problem for them on these specific lots.
Chairman Lehnertz expressed concern about people appearing before the Board with
requests like this after the master plan is approved and the development built.
Mr. Ewing explained that the screen enclosures sit on top of the utility ease-
ment and he is trying to alleviate that problem for the homeowners. He said the
utility companies do not have a problem doing away with their portion of it
because they are not within that three foot area, and the City does not have
uti 1 it i es there.
Chairman Lehnertz asked about the size of the screen enclosures. He also asked
where the houses are in relation to the rear property line. Mr. Ewing advised
that the houses are basically around fifteen to fifteen and a half feet from the
rear property line. The screen enclosures are anywhere from seven to eight
feet.
NO ONE WISHING TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THIS PROPOSAL, CHAIRMAN LEHNERTZ DECLARED
THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Mot1on
Ms. Huckle moved to approve the request for abandonment of a portion of a ten
foot wide utility easement on Lots 23-30, inclusive, of the Meadows 300, Block
a, Plat 1. Mr. Golden seconded the motion, which carried 7-0.
B. Subd1vhons
Master Plan Mod1f1cat1on
1. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Qua1l Lake West PUD (n/k/a Quail Run)
Michael J. Covelli, Caulfield & Wheeler
Engle Homes
S. W. 26th Street between Woolbright Road and Golf
Road (S. W. 23rd Avenue)
Request to modify the approved master plan to change
unit type, street layout, private recreation, storm-
water management, and reduce total number of units
and setbacks.
Description:
Ms. Heyden advised that this modification includes the following changes:
(1)
(2)
(3)
one-story townhouses on a minimum 30 foot by 100 foot lot as opposed
to the two-story condominium lots;
a decrease in the total number of units from 198 to 176;
a change in the street layout;
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(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
substitution of the remaining private recreational facilities to be
constructed;
deletion of a stonmwater management tract to increase buildable
a rea;
a slight reduction in the setback from S. W. 26th Street from 25
feet to 24.28 feet (applicable to one unit; all others are 25 feet);
a reduction in the setback from Woolbright Road from 40 feet to 25
feet; and
a reduction in the front setback for each unit from 18 feet to 15
feet.
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The setbacks proposed for the townhouse lots are 15 feet rear yard for units
that back up to one another, 25 feet rear yard for units that back up to the
lake or PUD perimeter, a front yard of 15 feet and a side yard of 0 feet for
interior units and 10 feet for units at the end of a cluster of attached units.
These side yards maintain the 20 feet minimum building separation originally
approved.
One of the reasons for this modification is that the intended market has
changed. The developer is trying .to market for the elderly clientele by
building a one-story unit rather than a two-story unit. This distribution of
units appears more dense because the proposed units are larger in living area
than the previously approved units and the change in number of stories concen-
trates the living area on one level. This necessitated the increase in-the
units, the deletion of the stonmwater retention area, and the change of the
street layout.
The City Commission made a finding of no substantial change. The TRC is recom-
mending that this Board approve the request, subject to staff comments. At the
City Commission meeting, the applicant presented a sketch which revised the T-
turn around addressed in the ~ngineering Department's and Public Works'
memoranda. Also, the sketch complied, with the exception of one unit, with the
Planning and Zoning Department's memorandum regarding the setb~ck on Woolbright
Road.
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The PUD regulations require no minimum yard requirements; however, the Boynton
Lakes Plat 5, which is also a townhouse project like this one, has a minimum
front yard of 20 feet. The only other project that has a setback of less than
20 feet is Citrus Glen, which has a front yard of 18 feet. This is not a
townhouse project. It is a single-family, detached, zero lot line unit. It was
recommended the project be approved subject to staff comments and conditioned
upon the applicant submitting to the Planning and Zoning Department two copies
of the rectified master plan incorporating the sketch presented to the City
Commission prior to submittal of the preliminary plat.
In response to Chainman Lehnertz regarding the comment about the applicant sub-
mitting a master stonmwater drainage plan, Ms. Heyden advised that that comment
has been complied with. Chainman Lehnertz wondered if they are going to be able
to handle stonmwater management by taking that out. Ms. Heyden stated that the
City Engineer was comfortable with this. She advised that"it is more than ade-
quate to serve all the drainage needs.
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In response to Mr. Miller regarding comment number 4, Ms. Heyden stated that the
applicant has decided to appeal to their market different kinds of recreation,
such as shuffleboard courts and a picnic pavilion. The kinds of recreation
approved were directed more toward a younger group of people.
Mr. Davis asked if there is a need to do primary treatment of the swales.
Ms. Heyden advised that the next process is the preliminary plat and the appli-
cant will have to meet the pretreatment requirements.
In response to Mr. Davis, Mike Covelli stated that the applicant is not deleting
one of the water management lakes; he is redistributing it. The water surface
area will be 3/10ths of an acre smaller. He explained that more water was
created than actually was calculated on the theoretical when they did the ini-
tial drainage calculations. Therefore, if you take the little lake out that was
in the other section and calculated what the actual water area is, less the land
area where it was overdug, the difference is very minimal. Therefore, the sur-
face water area really has not been changed.
In response to Mr. Davis, Mr. Covelli believes there are existing penmits and
the applicant would have to go for a modification of all those penmits. He
believes there are certain species existing in the banks of the lakes, and that
will have to be looked at.
Mr. Davis asked if the City had any plans to utilize the sliver of land to the
north for recreational amenities. Ms. Heyden explained that this property had
no recreational value attached to it. Mr. Covelli submitted a letter from Jim
Simpson, President of the Quail Run Condominium One Association, Inc., dated
January 11, 1994, addressed to the City of Boynton Beach, stating that 96 of the
117 developed homeowners endorse this project. (This letter is attached to the
original minutes on file in th~ City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Davis suggested placing the pavilion in the area where the townhouses were
shifted to an east/west alignment. Mr. Covelli advised that he talked to the
residents about this, but they did not want to attract people to the lake. They
wanted the pavilion as far away from the clubhouse as possible so that there is
a distinct separation between the clubhouse activities and the pavilion activi-
ties.
In response to Mr. Davis regarding the 18 foot setback, Ms. Heyden advised that
because PUDs do not have a minimum setback requirement, she provided information
as a guide to see what has been done in the past. The Comprehensive Plan pro-
vides for a full range of housing choices. As it stands, the City does not have
many townhouse projects in the City.
Mr. Davis felt the setback might present difficulties for the elderly.
Mr. Covelli advised that the garage doors are 21 feet from the edge of the
street; the front of the house is 15 feet. He explained that the setbacks were
calculated taking into consideration that screen enclosures and air conditioning
pads may be installed. He circulated photographs of a facility built by Engle
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Mr. Covelli stated that the section dealing with setbacks says that within the
boundaries of a PUD, there are no minimum lot sizes or yards, except for on
dedicated public roads. Southwest Twenty-sixth Street is a dedicated road. The
25 foot required setback has been maintained, with the exception of one unit
which is 8 inches closer. All peripheral zoning required has been complied
with, except for one lot on Woolbright Road. The applicant will build a wall
down the entire length of Woolbright Road, landscape it, put in sidewalks, take
care of the street lights, and landscape the median. Mr. Covelli did not think
the code makes any provision for the front yard setback. City Attorney Cherof
agreed with Mr. Cove11i1s interpretation.
In response to Mr. Davis, Mr. Covelli advised that there is plenty of room for
the elderly to manuever their cars, wheelchairs, and walkers.
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In response to Ms. Huckle regarding the reduction in the setback from Woolbright
Road from 40 feet to 25 feet, Mr. Covelli advised that this will be complied
with with the exception of the one unit that angles. In addition, along S. W.
26th Street, the setbacks were increased to 25 feet, except for the one unit
that encroaches 8 inches.
Mr. Miller asked where visitors will park. Mr. Covelli advised that there is
space enough for two cars per unit and that some pods have guest parking.
In response to Chairman lehnertz, Mr. Covelli advised that there will be no
sidewalks.
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In response to Ms. Huckle, Ms. Heyden stated that location of the easements may
impact the setbacks, necessitating shifting of the lot and unit arrangement
depicted on the proposed master plan. Ms. Huckle asked why the easements are
not shown on the master plan, as required. Mr. Covelli explained that rather
than put a lot of infonmation on a drawing that will have to be done over and
over again, he wanted to wait until engineering was completed.
Chairman lehnertz expressed concern about people returning to the Board for
reduction of setbacks, etc. Mr. Covelli advised that the screen enclosures are
a part of the building package.
Kathleen Brennan, 2308 Aspen Way, asked that consideration be given to moving
the pavilion to the lake or placing benches there so the residents can enjoy
the lake. In addition, most of the guest parking spaces are always taken up by
people who have second or third cars, and people from the existing condominium
are parking in the streets. She asked if dredge and fill permits would be
required for the lake and 1f there would be any mitigation involved. If so, she
would like to see if her association could work with the developer on that.
Ms. Brennan is also a member of Palm Beach County's Environmental Resources
Management Department. She reported that the Nature Conservancy has a signed
option contract for Seacrest Scrub.
Chairman lehnertz advised that this Board does not have the wherewithal to try
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Legal
Description:
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See Addendum "B" attached to the
original copy of these minutes in
the Office of the City Clerk
Request for a variance to Section
5-142(f) "Drainage" of the Parking
Lot Regulations.
See page 14 for discussion on this request.
Description:
Motion
Mr. Richter moved to approve the request for a variance to
Section 5-l42C"f) "Drainage" of the Parking Lot Regulations
for Causeway Square Shopping Center at South Federal Highway
at Woolbright Road, southeast corner subject to staff com-
ments which are attached as Addendum "0" to the original
copy of these minutes in the Office of the City Clerk.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Aguila and carried 7-0.
2. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Legal
Description:
Description:
Quail Run
None
Coscan Florida, Inc.
West of South Congress Avenue,
between Woolbright Road extended
and Golf Road
All of Tracts 2,3,4, and 5, "Quail
Lake West and Tracts One and Two",
according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 50, Pages 3,
4, and 5 of the Records of Palm
Beach County, Florida less all
that portion of said Tract 2 lying
in Tract B, "Quai1 Run", according
to the plat thereof, as recorded
in Plat Book 57, Pages 100 through
102 inclusive of the Public
Records of Palm Beach County,
Florida. Said land situate in the
City of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach
County, Florida. Containing
12.2751 acres, more or less.
Request for a variance to Section
5-l42(i)(1) "Aisle Width
Requirements" of the standards
contained within the Parking Lot
Regulations.
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Mr. Golden stated that the regulations require that parking
lots be designed to meet or exceed the dimensional require-
ments for stalls, driveways, and access aisles as provided
for in City standards adopted in resolution form by the City
Oommission. There is a requirement to construct a 27 foot
wide access aisle for 90 degree angle parking spaces. The
applicant has requested that the aisle width be reduced from
27 feet to 22 feet.
Vice Chairman Blanchette asked if the roads were private
roads, and Mr. Golden answered affirmatively. Mr. Golden
noted that the TRB vote was not unanimous in favor of
granting the request. There was some discussion that space
was available to widen the area of the road where the
parking is located, but it was decided that they would be
giving up green space in order to pave the area. Vice
Chairman Blanchette felt that 22 feet was plenty of room for
backing out. Mrs. Huckle felt that the request made sense
as there was nothing to back into in those areas.. Mr.
Golden stated that the traffic volume was very low in this
area.
Thomas J. Lira, Director of Planning for Coscan Florida,
Inc., was present to answer any questions. Mr. Lira stated
that no rule can cover each and every situation. Tom Clark,
City Engineer, had talked with Mr. Lira and agreed with this
statement. Mr. Lira felt that the standard was fine for a
shopping center parking lot where two cars might be backing
out at the same time, but this is a development with little
traffic and no parking is located across from the site in
question. He also stated that the Condominium Documents
require that each resident keep his garage clear so that his
personal automobile can be parked in it. The other parking
is kept for visitors. Mr. Lira presented a drawing which
show the radius for an automobile 1719" and how much space
would be required to completely back out. The 22' of space
was adequate to complete the maneuver.
As no one wished to speak in favor of or against the
request, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Mr. Aguila moved to approve the request for a variance to
Section 5-142(i)(I) "Aisle Width Requirements" of the stan-
dards contained within the Parking Lot Regulations for Quail
Run. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lehnertz and carried 7-0.
CONDITIONAL USE
3. Project Name:
Agent:
Rustic Retreat Retirement Home
George C. Davis
Project Architect
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