Meeting No. 2008-02
Time: 7:00 pm
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City of Coconut Creek Planning & Zoning Board Minutes Meeting No. 2008-02 |
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Date: February 13, 2008 Time: 7:00 pm |
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| Kind: Regular | |
| 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063 |
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1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Lisa Aronson at 7:10 p.m.
2. Present upon roll call:
Chair Lisa Aronson
Vice Chair Doug Young
Debra Voorhees
Morris Chase
Michael Jessup
Absent: Edward Hammel
Also present: Deputy Director of Development Services Scott Stoudenmire, Assistant City Attorney Nancy Cousins, Development Review Supervisor Liz Aguiar and Assistant City Clerk Jacquelyn Cook.
Chair Aronson expressed condolences to Mr. Chase regarding the passing of his daughter and thanked him for being at the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes: Meeting No. 2008-01 – January 9, 2008
MOTION: Young/Voorhees – To approve the Minutes 2008-01.
Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 5-0 vote.
4. T-Mobile: a Site Plan Application to construct a monopine cell tower at Winston Park Nature Center located at 5201 NW 49 Avenue. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Chair Aronson requested all speaking on this item be sworn by the court reporter.
Deputy Director of Development Services Scott Stoudenmire explained that this was a Site Plan for a 105-foot telecommunication tower and ancillary facilities for T-Mobile at the Winston Park Nature Center, which is Tract K and Tract P of the Winston Park Section 1-A Plat. He noted that the property is approximately 4.2 acres and is currently zoned PUD and that staff had requested that this particular design of the tower blend into the surrounding area at the Nature Center. The application meets all standards and requirements in the City’s Land Development Code. Mr. Stoudenmire added that staff was recommending approval subject to two conditions: (1) that the Site Plan is approved subject to all terms and conditions of the final lease agreement between T-Mobile and the City; and (2) that the modified structure would accommodate no less than three wireless systems. He noted that Brian Plewinski of T-Mobile was present to answer questions.
Chair Aronson requested explanation of the requirement for no less than three wireless systems on the structure, and Mr. Stoudenmire explained that it would be three different providers and three different antennas; however, the City would own the tower.
Brian Plewinski, 4101 Ravenswood Road #201, Fort Lauderdale, elaborated that the monopine structure resembles a Pine tree and is located next to a preserve with tall trees, which is the best choice to blend into the area. The ground equipment is not a building, but rather cabinets, which are small in relation to the fence in the area. There is a landscape buffer surrounding the fence of Cocoplum plants, and there is no impact to the preserve in the area. Mr. Chase asked the type of material to be used for the tree tower and if would it withstand hurricane wind. Mr. Plewinski stated that the tree is made primarily from steel and is designed for Exposure C Hurricane Zone, which are winds up to 140 mph. Mr. Stoudenmire added that it would be reviewed by the City’s Building Department and Structural Inspectors. Mr. Jessup asked how tall the trees in the area were, and Mr. Plewinski estimated they were approximately 70 to 80 feet tall. There was continued discussion of the placement and size of the tower.
Ms. Voorhees asked if the tower located on Sample Road and Riverside Drive was made of the same material, which was confirmed by Mr. Plewinski, and Ms. Voorhees commented that tower was not noticeable unless one knew it was there. Mr. Young asked the distance of the tower from residences, and Mr. Stoudenmire explained that there is a 200-foot separation from residential property. Development Review Supervisor Liz Aguiar added that the location of the tower is approximately 250 feet from any residential property to the west, to the east 400 feet, to the north 300 feet, and to the south is the preserve.
Chair Aronson opened the public hearing. There were no questions or comments, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Chase/Young – To approve the Site Plan application for T-Mobile for Agenda Item No. 4, a cell tower at Winston Park Nature Center.
Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 5-0 vote.
Due to technical difficulties with equipment, Agenda Item No. 7 was brought forward on the agenda.
7. *Maroone, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge: an Underground Utility Waiver Application for an existing car dealership located at the southeast corner of Turtle Creek Drive and State Road 7. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Chair Aronson requested that all speaking on this item be sworn by the court reporter.
Mr. Stoudenmire explained that in November the Board had approved a Site Plan modification for this dealership and, as this property is in the MainStreet project area, the Site Plan would move forward to the City Commission. Also, there would be a payment in lieu in the amount of $169,400 for the waiver and staff recommendied approval.
Thomas Mullin, Ruden McCloskey, 200 East Broward Blvd, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, representing the applicant Maroone explained that the subject utility lines are on the western side of the property along U.S. 441 with the utility poles containing more than just the distribution lines; large poles for the major transmission lines would remain. Mr. Chase, for the record, stated that there had been an article stating that Florida Power and Light would fix the poles damaged by the hurricanes; however, the cities and the residents would have to help pay for the repair, and he questioned that, if the waivers were being given, would the residents have to help pay for repair if the lines go down during a storm. Mr. Mullin explained that only the distribution lines could be buried and not the higher voltage transmission lines. Mr. Stoudenmire added that long the State Road 7 corridor most of the lines would remain overhead due to the new FPL substation. Assistant City Attorney Nancy Cousins added that if the overhead lines go down in a storm, Florida Power and Light would pay to put them back up, but it would not pay to bury the lines, which is why the City has established the Underground Utility Trust Fund.
Chair Aronson asked if in the future new technology eliminates the need for overhead lines, would the City have the responsibility of upgrading this issue. Ms. Cousins responded that, to date, the PSC (Public Service Commission), which regulates Florida Power and Light, has stated that the customers of FPL would not bear the expense of burying lines within particular municipalities, and FPL is not allowed to do so as it is cost prohibitive to bury the large transmission lines. Mr. Stoudenmire added that the intent of the ordinance is that where it is feasible and not cost prohibitive, developers are being required to bury the distribution lines. Ms. Cousins added that the new construction burying of the lines is the responsibility of the developer, which is required.
Chair Aronson opened the public hearing. There were no questions or comments, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Young/Voorhees – To approve an Underground Utility Waiver application for Agenda Item. No. 7 for the Maroone, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge dealership.
Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 5-0 vote.
8. *Comprehensive Plan: proposed amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, resulting from the State-mandated requirements for Public School Concurrency. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Mr. Stoudenmire explained that a state bill was passed in 2005 to implement school concurrency State-wide and that City staff has been working with the School Board and a group called The Staff Working Group, which is made up of all the cities and Broward County representatives to prepare for this requirement. The current Interlocal Agreement with the School Board has to be amended to include all the provisions for school concurrency and the cities and counties are now required to adopt a public facilities school element, to adopt goals, trips and policies for that element, and to amend the intergovernmental coordination element. All of the information was provided in the agenda backup for this Item along with the new element that was created, which mirrors Broward County language. Mr. Stoudenmire pointed out that the school concurrency adds a new level for development projects that ask for additional residential density.
Chair Aronson referred to the intergovernmental coordination element in Policy 8-1.2, which referenced the Broward PTC, and she questioned what the initials meant. Mr. Stoudenmire explained that it meant the Broward Planning Technical Committee. The Chair also requested for a scenario regarding a new residential development in the MainStreet area, would the School Board now have a role in reviewing all the proposals. Mr. Stoudenmire noted that the Regional Activity Center for MainStreet was approved with 2,700 dwelling units; and in order to meet that approval, there is a Tri-Party Agreement between the School Board, Broward County and the City. Noting that the Land Development Code has been amended, he advised that a developer would have to pay per student station for the impacts, but the Tri-Party Agreement does not cover anything above 2,700 dwelling units. Particularly in MainStreet, the City would want a school site and land dedication, which would satisfy the concurrency issue. Chair Aronson asked school concurrency would cover redevelopment, and Mr. Stoudenmire advised that the Land Use Map would govern; and as soon as any developing exceeded the Land Use Map, school concurrency would apply. Mr. Chase pointed out that on Page 1 x 72 it was noted that from Lyons Road South there would be a median irrigation system, and he inquired if Lyons Road would be widened. Stoudenmire stated there were no plans for widening Lyons Road.
Chair Aronson opened the public hearing. There were no questions or comments, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Young/Chase – To approve the proposed amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Agenda Item No. 8 for Public School Concurrency.
Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 5-0 vote.
Mr. Stoudenmire offered staff’s apology for the equipment not working for Agenda Item Nos. 5 and 6. Ms. Aguiar added that colored renderings were available for the Board’s review, if they wished to see them.
5. *Regions Bank: a Special Land Use Application to allow three drive-thru lanes in conjunction with a bank facility for the project located at the southwest corner of Coconut Creek Parkway and Lyons Road. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (PUBLIC HEARING)
Chair Aronson requested that all speaking on this item be sworn by the court reporter and then requested a five-minute break in order to bring the renderings over from City Hall.
The meeting was recessed at 7:50 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
Ms. Aguiar stated that Agenda Item Nos. 5 and 6 would be discussed together and that Agenda Item No. 5 was the Regions Bank Drive-Thru Special Land Use. The applicant Andrea Cardo was present for the meeting. Ms. Aguiar indicated that the property size was approximately 7.96 acres, zoned PCD and currently vacant with a Commercial Future Land Use designation. Ms. Aguiar also indicated Agenda Item No. 6, the Strada Regions Bank Site Plan, the applicant, Alan Goldberg from Hamsa Hand Holdings, was present as well. She noted that this property was Tract B of the Hale Plat and approximately two years ago a Master Site Plan had been presented for Strada Development. The current application is a modification to one of the building footprints and it not part of the original Site Plan design, which is for a bank drive-thru on Coconut Creek Parkway.
Alan Goldberg, Principal of Hamsa Hand Holdings, spoke briefly on the project and displayed the Site Plan modification. He noted that the modifications do not change any of the peripheral improvements and the land area is the same. He explained the current construction, which includes driveways, lighting, and landscaping, as well as a three-story medical building. He also displayed graphics showing the architecture and design of the site. Mr. Chase inquired about the hotel, which was part of the project. Mr. Stoudenmire responded that the hotel was part of the original plan and not subject to these changes. Chair Aronson noted that the 5th 3rd Bank had been approved already and had they been informed that another bank would be on the same site. Mr. Goldberg confirmed that they had been informed and both banks had approved of the arrangement. It was noted that the Lyons Road and Coconut Creek Parkway intersection is one of the heaviest deposit financial areas in Broward County. Mr. Chase asked if Regions Bank had taken over another bank, as he was not familiar with the name. Andrea Cardo on behalf of Regions Bank advised that Regions had acquired AmSouth Banks in the State. Chair Aronson asked if there were any unique differences between Regions and 5th 3rd Banks, and Mr. Goldberg said that they were both national charter banks with retail trade and both are large banks.
Chair Aronson opened the public hearing. There were no questions or comments, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Voorhees/Chase – To approve the Special Land Use application for Agenda Item No. 5 for the bank facility.
Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 5-0 vote.
6. *Strada: a Site Plan Application to modify the previously approved project located at the southwest corner of Coconut Creek Parkway and Lyons Road, by changing Building A from a restaurant use to a bank with three drive-thru lanes. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (PUBLIC HEARING)
MOTION: Chase/Jessup – To approve the Site Plan application for Agenda Item No. 6 for a bank with three drive-thru lanes.
Upon roll call, the motion was passed on a 5-0 vote.
9. Correspondence and Reports
Chair Aronson, for the record, announced that she would be running for the City Commission District E seat in an upcoming Special Election, which would require her to resign from the Planning and Zoning Board. She thanked the Board for their support in her position as Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board and said she had enjoyed working with them.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Jacquelyn Cook
Assistant City Clerk