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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2008 VC WS-MPresent: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 William Manuel, Mayor David B. Norris, Vice Mayor Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D. Councilman T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman Jimmy Knight, Village Manager Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present. SIGNAGE AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS Mr. Knight requested that Council review two issues regarding signage: allowable temporary signs and monument signs for retail business locations with multiple tenants. Mr. Knight noted the number of "For Sale" or "For Lease" signs in the U.S. Highway 1 commercial corridor and suggested that North Palm Beach revise its sign code to allow leasing information on monument signs instead of permitting these signs as temporary signs. Mr. Knight advised that some signs are being left in place even when there is no vacancy in the building, essentially serving as advertisements for vacancies at other properties managed by the leasing agent. Mr. Knight recommended allowing temporary signage for a specific time on parcels with a new building. Mr. Knight requested that Council consider allowing other businesses to be advertised on monument signs, in addition to the anchor store, at retail plazas. With regard to retail plazas on Northlake Boulevard, it was noted that businesses on Northlake Boulevard are subject to the provisions of the Northlake Boulevard Overlay District. During discussion of temporary signs, the following suggestions were made: 90-day limit; research sign regulations in other cities; consider requiring approval for sign color; consider standards for maintenance; and limit temporary signs to one per parcel. It was noted that the Code of Ordinances restricts the square footage and number of days allowed for display of certain temporary signs; therefore, the Code Compliance Division should address violations of these regulations. Regarding additional businesses being listed on monument signs, it was suggested that this be limited to retail plazas only. A concern was expressed that monument signs with multiple businesses listed could affect traffic, with drivers slowing down to read the sign. Another suggestion was to establish an ad hoc sign committee. Mr. Knight requested that Council allow staff to research other cities' regulations, bring this issue back to another Workshop meeting for further discussion, and then present it to the Planning Commission for review. By consensus, Council agreed to this plan and will discuss the issue further at an upcoming Workshop Session. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held September 11, 2008 Page 2 of 2 • • • U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT Mayor Manuel advised that the City of Palm Beach Gardens requested North Palm Beach support this matter by adopting a resolution approving the endorsement of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Mayor Manuel noted that Section C of the Agreement lists recommended actions that may be taken to reduce global warming; however, it is not mandatory. During discussion, concern was raised that agreeing to "strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets" might involve actions and costs that are not feasible due to budgetary restrictions resulting from voter approval of Amendment 1. The Council expressed caution about signing the agreement if the Village is not able to commit to the suggested actions. Mayor Manuel suggested tabling this issue, pending more information from Palm Beach Gardens regarding how the City plans to address implementation of the actions recommended in the Climate Protection Agreement. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. /d.,-,?,1,6/ et e, 27/7/- Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk