LEGAL APPROVAL
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM NO. 95-172
TO:
FROM :
Al Newbold
Deputy Building OffiJial
Michael E Ha~r ~/tr
Zoning and Site DOPment
May 23, 1995
Administrator
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Transmittal of Development Orders
Accompanying this memorandum you will find documents regarding
development plans that received final determination.
1 Project Name: Boynton Beach Tri-Rail Station
Type of Application Parking Lot Variance
Planning and Zoning
Department File No.: PKLV 95-001
Staff Report and Comments 9 pages
Control Plans N/A
Color Elevation Drawings N/A
Board of Adjustment Approval N/A
Planning and Development
Board Approval 4/11/95 meeting minutes
City Commission Approval 4/18/95 meeting minutes
Resolution No N/A
Ordinance No N/A
2. Project Name Boynton Beach Tri-Rail Station
Type of Application Site Plan
Planning and Zoning
Department File No. NWSP 95-001
Staff Report and Comments: 17 pages
Control Plans 11 sheets
Color Elevation Drawings N/A
Board of Adjustment Approval N/A
Planning and Development
Board Approval: 4/11/95 meeting minutes
City Commission Approval 4/18/95 meeting minutes
Resolution No N/A
Ordinance No. N/A
3 Project Name Boynton Beach Tri-Rail Station
Type of Application Landscape Appeal
Planning and Zoning
Department File No.. LAAP 95-002
Staff Report and Comments: 9 pages
Control Plans N/A
Color Elevation Drawings N/A
Board of Adjustment Approval: N/A
Planning and Development
Board Approval 4/11/95 meeting minutes
City Commission Approval 4/18/95 meeting minutes
Resolution No N/A
Ordinance No N/A
4.
Project Name Miami Subs
Type of Application:
Community Design
Plan Appeal
Planning and Zoning
Department File No.
Staff Report and Comments
Control Plans:
Color Elevation Drawings
Board of Adjustment Approval
Planning and Development
Board Denied
City Commission Approved:
Resolution No
Ordinance No
CDPA 95-003
7 pages
N/A
N/A
N/A
4/11/95 meeting minutes
4/18/95 meeting minutes
N/A
N/A
MEH"pab
Attachments
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MINUTES - CITY COMMISSION MEETING
BOYNTON lEACH, flORIDA
APRIL 18, 1995
Vice Mayor Bradley referred to the height limitation on the lighting. He said
there was some discusson about putting the lights 55 feet high. He asked if the
height would make a difference in tenms of illumination. Mr. Handley said he
had originally proposed that the light poles be 55 feet high. However~ he was
told they had to be lowered to 45 feet. He did not think the intensity of the
lighting would be affected by the height of the poles. He stated that the
lighting levels are well above the City's requirement because it is a more
severe requirement from Tri-Rail to have these areas very well lighted.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Matson, Mr. Handley advised that two entry signs
are proposed. One is a directional sign at the corner of High Ridge Road and
the access drive. The other is at the entrance to the parking lot.
Ms. Heyden stated that the Planning and Development Board and staff recommended
approval of the parking lot variance as well as the slte plan, subject to the
staff comments indicated in her memorandum, dated Aprll 12, 1995, to the City
Manager.
In response to Vice Mayor Bradley, Mr. Handley indicated that the ingress/egress
is adequate and that the traffic issue has already been resolved.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Matson, Mr. Handley advised that the variance for
the omission of the greenbelt was unanimously approved.
No one wished to speak in favor of or against thls application. Therefore,
Mayor Taylor delcared the public hearing closed.
Motion
Mayor Pro Tem Matson moved to approve the request for site plan approval to
construct a 629 space parking facility and expanded platfonm for the Tri-County
Commuter Rall Station subject to staff comments. Commissioner Rosen seconded
the motion which carried 5-0.
Motion
Vice Mayor Bradley moved to approve the parking lot variance for the Tri-Rail
Station subject to staff comments. Mayor Pro Tem Matson seconded the motion
which carried 5-0.
2. Project:
Agent:
Owner
Location:
Description
Boynton Beach Tri-Rai1 Station
Joe Handley~ Craven Thompson & Associates
Tri-County Commuter Rail Authorlty
East side of Hlgh Ridge Road and 460 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Site Plan. Request for site plan approval to
construct a 629 space parking facility and expanded
platfonm for the Trl-County Commuter Rall station
See discussion and motion under Item VIII.A.I.)
(ThiS item was approved.
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MINUTES - CITY COMMISSIOh IEETING
BOYNTON 8EACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 18, 1995
8oynton Beach Tr1-Ra11 Station
Joe Handley, Craven Thompson & Associates
Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
East side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Parking Lot Variance: Request for relief from
Article X - Parking Lots, Section 5-142(h)(7)
Driveway, to construct four driveways onto a right-
of-way
John Handley represented Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority. He stated that
there are three items on the agenda this evening that deal with the approval of
the Tri-Rail Station. The first item is for a parking lot variance. He dis-
played and reviewed the proposed site plan for the expansion of the Tri-Rail
Station. Mr. Handley said it is a much needed expansion because the existing
parking lot is extremely limited. He tried to separate as much of the vehicular
use traffic as possible from the pedestrian traffic. There will be a bus drop
off on the outer lane of the main access road and a Kiss-N-Ride on the inner
lane. They both come together and come back out onto the access road. There
will be one main access drive into the parking lot. Mr. Handley felt is was
extremely important to separate the bus traffic fram the Kiss-N-Ride traffic.
The site plan was designed to provide two large pedestrian corridors so that
people can park their cars and get on the sidewalk and not have to cross any
other vehicular lanes of traffic.
1. Project:
Agent:
OWner:
Location:
Description:
In response to Commissioner Jaskiewicz, Mr. Handley stated that not only is the
parking lot lighted, but all the pedestrian areas, entrances, and the station
are lighted.
Commissioner Rosen referred to the height and density of the trees on the north
part of the site. He was concerned with safety. Mr. Handley advised that pur-
suant to a contract with Quantum, the applicant needs to provide .6 acres of
micrositing which will be fenced off and left alone. The City Forester would
like any natural vegetation to remain. Two hundred and eighty pines and oaks
on the site are going to be transplanted in the areas that are sparse. The
parking lot and the pedestrian areas will be very well lighted. The buffer
areas are not going to be lighted.
City Manager Parker explained that City Code requires illumination to the one
foot candle minimum average light level for the parking lots and the walkway
area and the applicant has to submit plans showing that he meets those levels.
However, there are no Code requirements with regard to lighting the perimeter
that Commissioner Rosen is concerned with.
Mr. Handley stated that there is a lot of light spillage that will light this
area fairly well, but it was never intended to make this a lighted usage area.
Vice Mayor Bradley inquired about the fencing off of the micrositing areas.
Mr. Handley explained that orange mesh fencing will be used during construction
The fencing will not be penmanent.
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MINUTES - PLANNING AND n~~LOPMENT BOARD MEETING
BOYNTON BEACH. FLORIDA
APRIL 11. 1995
Vice Chainman Golden felt the variance was warranted because this is a public
facility and there are some benefits to be derived from the multiple driveways
for safety and traffic flow considerations.
Motion
With regard to Item 8.A.J, Boynton Beach Tri-Rail Station, located on the east
side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of Gateway Boulevard, Mr. Rosenstock
moved to recommend approval of the request for relief from Article X, Parking
Lots, Section 5-142(h)(7) Driveway, to construct four driveways onto a right-of-
way Mr. Wische seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
B. Stte Plans
New Stte Plan
Boynton Beach Trt-Ratl Statton
Joe Handley, Craven Thompson & Associates
Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
East side of High Ridge Road and 460 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Request for site plan approval to construct a 629
space parking facility and expanded platfonn for the
Tri-County Commuter Rail station
Mr. Haag displayed and reviewed an overlay of the location map of this site.
The zoning district is Planned Industrial Development and is located in Quantum
Park. The site is approximately one acre.
1. Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Mr. Haag displayed and reviewed an overlay of the survey, the existing facility,
and the surrounding land uses and zoning districts. He explained that both
properties are under single ownership; however, the properties will not be
unified. Therefore, some variances will be needed.
Mr. Haag stated that Quantum Park is vested for concurrency, specifically traf-
fic and drainage levels of service. The parking facility has 640 spaces,
including employee parking. Landscaping is in excess of the Code. No buildings
are proposed for this development. However, part of the building and site regu-
lations for property in the PID is that there be a peripheral greenbelt around
the perimeter Of the entire PID property. A variance to omit this greenbelt
will be heard by the Board of Adjustment on April 17, 1995. One freestanding
sign is being proposed. The applicant needs to modify the current Quantum Park
sign program. All other requirements have been met on the site.
Staff recommended approval of this project subject to staff comments.
Mr. Rosenstock inquired about the date of completion, as well as the number of
cars presently parking on this site. Mr. Handley estimated that 70 to 80 cars
park there. The applicant plans on going out to bid for this project in
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MINUTES - PLANNING AND r-'ElOPMENT BOARD MEETING
BOYNTON BEACH. FLORIDA
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approximately four months. The project should be completed in seven or eight
months.
Mr. Handley referred to comment 10 of Planning and Zoning Department Memorandum
No. 95-127 (the need for a cul-de-sac to be developed at the end of the road).
He did not think there was a need for a cul-de-sac. H~ ~elieved that the way
the site is designed that it functions as a large cul-de-sac and that there is
no dead-end situation. Mr. Haag explained that staff is looking for an easement
to have access to the property. Staff believes that these radiuses will work,
which will be equivalent to a cul-de-sac. Mr. Handley had no objection to that.
Mr. Handley explained that as much vegetation as possible was preserved on the
site, taking into consideration safety and visibility. This was designed to try
to minimize the conflicts between vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic. Two
large pedestrian walkway systems were put in to avoid conflict with the cars
coming in and going out.
Mr. Rosenstock expressed concern about security and asked what Tri-Rail proposed
to do to adequately light the site. Mr. Handley advised that Tr1-Rail is also
concerned with security. He stated that the lighting consultant assured him
that the foot candles are in excess of the City Code. Tr1-Rail has proposed 55'
high poles within the parking lot to heavily light the area. However, they will
be dropped to 45' at the request of City staff. The rest of the areas along the
pedestrian walkways, around the bus area, and at the entrance are all heavily
lit with more asethically pleasing light (old railroad lights).
Motion
Vice Chainman Golden moved to move Item 8.C.l up on the agenda for discussion
after thJS item. Mr. Wische seconded the motion which carried 7-0.
In response to Chainman Dube, Mr. Handley advised that Quantum is going to take
care of moving the gopher tortoises off the site.
In response to Chainman Dube, Mr. Handley had no objections to staff's comments,
including the use of Melaleuca mulch.
Mr. Haag clarified the issue between the peripheral greenbelt that is required
along the per1..ter of the PID and the vehicle use area screens. He stated that
the vehicle usa area screening is being appeal led by the applicant. (Article
II, Landscape Code, Section 7.5-J5(e).) That portion of the Code requires that
wherever there is a vehicle use area, a hedge and a landscape strip are
required. If the properties abut, the landscape strip needs to be 2ijl wide and
totally with hedges 21 on center, 18" high at planting. If the properties are
adjacent and under single ownership, they are unified by title. Staff recom-
mended approval of the landscape appeal, subject to the landscaping being
installed as shown on the plan.
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MINUTES - PLANNING AND DE\ JPMENT BOARD MEETING
BOYNTON BEACH. FLORIDA
Motion
APRIL 11. 1995
Mr. Reitz moved to approve the new site plan for the Boynton Beach Tri-Rail
Station, Item 8.B.1, subject to staff comments. Vice Chainman Golden seconded
the motion which carried 7-0.
Landscape AppHl
1. Project:
Agent
()t..m e r
Location.
Description:
Boynton Beach Tri-Rai1 Station
Joe Handley, Craven Thompson & Associates
Tr1-County Commuter Rail Authority
East side of High Ridge Road and 4~0 feet north of
Gateway Boulevard
Request for relief from Article II - Landscape Code,
Section 7.5-35(e) to omit landscaping along an
interior lot line used for vehicular use
(See discussion under Item 8.B.1.)
Motion
Vice Chainman Golden moved to recommend approval of the landscape appeal for the
Boynton Beach Tri-Rail Station request for relief from Article II, Landscape
Code, Section 7.5-35(e) to omit landscaping along an interior lot line used for
vehicular use, subject to staff comments. Mr. Beasley seconded the motion which
carried 7-0.
Mljor Stte Plan Modtfication
Pal. Beach Letsurevtlle Recreation I
Michael P. Corbett
Palm Beach Leisurevi11e, Inc.
1007 Ocean Drive
Request to amend the previously approved site plan to
construct a 1,685 square foot office addition to the
recreation building
Using an overhead projector, Mr. Haag displayed and reviewed a location map of
the site. He also displayed an overlay of the survey that was submitted. The
zoning district is recreation. The type of use is an addition to an existing
recreation building. The site is approximately 2 acres. The building addition
is 1,685 square feet. Mr. Haag reviewed the surrounding zoning districts and
land uses. The new addition is attached to and located between two existing
buildings. No units are being added; therefore, traffic will not be impacted.
The drainage for the project will meet the Engineering Department's requirements
when the penmit is submitted. Mr. Haag also displayed an overlay of the area
that is being renovated.
1. Project:
Agent:
Owner.
Location
Description:
He stated that in 1990 a variance was approved by the Board of Adjustment
establishing 58 parking spaces for the entire facility. The proposed addition
of 1,685 square feet will require 17 additional parking spaces. The plan only
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