REVIEW COMMENTS
7.B.1
QUANTUM PARK PID
USE APPROVAL
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM NO PZ 99-208
FROM
Chairman and Members
Planning and Development Board
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Michael Rumpf
Director of Planning and Zoning
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DATE
August 19, 1999
SUBJECT
Quantum Park PID
Use Approval (Meeting Facilities for the Boynton Masonic Fraternal Lodge)
Boynton Masonic Lodge - File No USAP 99-005
NATURE OF REQUEST
Mr George G Gentile of George G Gentile & Associates, Inc. is requesting use approval for an office/
meeting facility for the Boynton Masonic Lodge within the Quantum Park Planned Industrial Development
(see attached location map - Exhibit "A") Chapter 2 - Zoning, Section 7(E) of the Boynton Beach Land
Development Regulations requires that any new use proposed within a Planned Industrial Development
(PID) district be approved by the Planning and Development Board (and City Commission) To date,
various uses have been approved for this PID, including office, warehouse, and wholesale of various
products The specific type of use proposed consists of a business office with meeting facilities The
office area will meet the needs of day to day business of the fraternal order and the meeting facility will
accommodate members of the Masonic Lodge during their periodic meetings
The proposed use is not specifically listed in the current list of approved uses under the "Office" use
option. However, the proposed use is similar to the FOP clubhouse which is an approved use under the
use category of "Governmentalllnstitutional" The parcels of land that were designated
"Governmental/Institutional" have been developed, but vacant lots currently exist that are designated for
"Office" uses The performance or impacts of the proposed use are similar to or less than the
performance or impacts of the typical office uses allowed within the use category "Office"
BACKGROUND
Unlike other conventional zoning districts, the zoning code does not set forth-specific uses permitted in a
PID Pursuant to Chapter 2 - Zoning, Section 7 E., in a PID, a building and its customary, ancillary
structures and land uses may be erected, altered and occupied for any office, professional, business
(wholesale and retail), educational institution, adult entertainment (consistent with Section 11 M of the
zoning code) or industrial uses provided that such use or uses is/are approved by the Planning and
Development Board To approve such a use, the Planning and Development Board must make findings
that the proposed use will not be in conflict with the performance standards listed in Section 4 N of the
zoning regulations, and that the use proposed is consistent with the intent and purposes of the Planned
Industrial Development District.
The land development regulations, specifically the Planned Industrial Development (PID) district
guidelines, were designed to provide a zoning classification for light industrial development that would
better satisfy current demands for light industrial zoned lands by encouraging development that reflects
changes in technology, relates the development of land to a specific site and conserves natural amenities.
In addition, it is intended "to accomplish a more desirable environment for industrial development in
relation to existing and/or future city development, permit economies in providing public services, allow for
economies of scale in industrial development, and to promote the public health, safety, convenience,
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welfare and good government of the City of Boynton Beach "
The land use designation of this PIO is industrial The Comprehensive Plan allows for the development of
all permitted uses allowed within PIO and M-1 zoning districts
ANALYSIS
The purpose of the City's performance standards is to ensure that uses will not be a nuisance or hazard to
persons, animals, vegetation or property located on adjacent or nearby properties or right-of-way; or to
interfere with the reasonable use or enjoyment of adjacent or nearby property by reason of noise,
vibration, smoke, dust, or other particulate matter; toxic or noxious matter; odor, glare, heat or humidity;
radiation, electromagnetic interference, fire or explosive hazard, liquid waste discharge, or solid waste
accumulation
The applicant has been asked to provide a description of their request relative to the performance
standards within Chapter 2, Section 4 N of the Land Oevelopment Regulations to evaluate the impact and
appropriateness of this use within the PIO district. These responses are listed as follows
1) Noise No sound will be created which in violation of Section 15-8
2) Vibrations No ground vibrations will be generated by the proposed use
3) Smoke, dust, dirt, or other particular matter' No emission of smoke, dust, dirt or other
particular matter will be created The proposed use will not allow the emission of any
substances in violation of any federal, state, county or city laws or permits governing the
emission of such substances
4) Odors and fumes No objectionable or offensive odors will be readily perceptible at any
point beyond the industrial district.
5) Toxic or noxious matter' The proposed use will not allow any toxic or noxious matter to be
discharged in such concentrations as to cause damage to property or vegetation,
discomfort or harm to persons or animals, or prevent the reasonable use and enjoyment of
property or rights-of-way at or beyond the property line or to contaminate any public waters
or any groundwater
6) Fire and Explosion. The proposed use will not create a fire or explosion hazard
7) Heat, Humidity or Glare The proposed use will not produce heat, humidity or glare, which
is readily perceptible past the property boundary The lighting will conform to the City of
Boynton Beach's standards
8) Liquid Waste Any disposition of liquid waste will be in conformance with the provisions of
Chapter 26 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances or any applicable federal,
state or county laws or permits
9) Solid Waste Any accumulation or disposal of solid waste will be in conformance with
Chapter 10 of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances and will not be transferred to
adjacent or nearby property or rights-of-way
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10) Electromagnetic Interference No electromagnetic radiation or interference is to be created
by this use
11) Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste No hazardous materials or hazardous waste
will be created, stored or handled with the proposed use
This type of use is consistent with the intent and purpose of the PID zoning district, as this use reflects
changes in land development trends, and furthers the attempt to provide a desirable environment for
industrial developments This use will compliment other commercial and industrial uses existing within the
Quantum Park PID
RECOMMENDA liON
Based on the above analysis of the proposed use, staff recommends that the list of permitted uses within
the Quantum Park PID, for the "Office" use category be amended to include Meeting Facilities for the
Boynton Masonic Lodge Although staff had considered recommending that the use be defined more
generally to allow similar uses in the future without requiring the use approval process, staff concluded
that the more specific category was preferable By requiring the review of similar uses in the future, we
would possibly limit the number of similar uses within the PID, avoid possibly incompatible, unanticipated
uses which may fit a more general description of "meeting facilities for fraternal organizations", and
minimize similar uses which may also be tax exempt. Staff does not recommend any conditions of
approval, however, if conditions are added by the Planning and Development Board or City Commission,
said conditions will be placed in Exhibit "B" - Condition of Approval
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Attachments
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EXHIBIT "B"
CondItIOns of Approval
PrOject name Quantum Park PID
FIle number USAP 99-005 (Use Approval)
Reference' Letter of request from George G Gentile, dated August 4, 1999
I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE REJECT
I PUBLIC WORKS I
Comments None
I UTILITIES None I
Comments
I FIRE None I
Comments
I POLICE I
Comments. None
I ENGINEERING DIVISION I
Comments. None
I BUILDING DIVISION I
Comments None
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments. None
FORESTERJENVIRONMENT ALIST
Comments. None
I PLANNING AND ZONING I I I
Comments. None
ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS
I To be deterrmned.
ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
2. To be determmed.
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DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PROJECT NAME. Quantum Park PID
APPLICANT'S AGENT George G Gentil, George G Gentil & Associates
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 1401 Forum Way, #101
DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION September 7 1999
TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT Use approval
LOCATION OF PROPERTY Quantum Park PID
DRAWING(S) SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO
X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida
appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above The City Commission hereby adopts the
findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows
OR
THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above The City Commission having considered the
relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative
staff and the public finds as follows
1 Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with
the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations,
2. The Applicant
lHAS
HAS NOT
established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested
3 The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or
suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set
forth on Exhibit "C" with notation "Included"
4 The Applicant's application for relief is hereby
l GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof
DENIED
5 This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk,
6 All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this order
7 Other
DATED
City Clerk
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