09-08-2016 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Doug Bush, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 9:30 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
NORTH PALM BEACH COMMONS MEMORY CARE
Discussion was held regarding applications for rezoning, Commercial Planned Unit Development
(CPUD) with waivers, and site plan for North Palm Beach Commons Memory Care on a 2.72 acre
parcel of property located at 639 U.S. Highway One.
Community Development Director Denise Malone gave a presentation summarizing the project
and detailing the requested waivers. Mrs. Malone stated the applicant's request includes rezoning
from CA Commercial Zoning District to C -1 A Limited Commercial Zoning District, approval of a
CPUD with waivers, and site plan approval. Mrs. Malone reported the requested waivers involve
changes in tree spacing, a reduction in parking spaces, and increasing the fence height. Mrs. Malone
detailed the public meetings and staff meetings that were held regarding the proposed project and
stated the Planning Commission recommended denial of the applications as submitted. Mrs. Malone
reviewed staff recommendations for modification of the project, as discussed at the August 2016
meeting between the applicant, Village staff, and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
( TCRPC), which included: moving the memory care facility to the west part of the site; adding
two outparcel buildings to activate the street and create a more mixed -use site; and a possible
courtyard or open area that could be used by memory care residents and patrons of the two
outparcel buildings.
Landowner Marty Perry addressed the Council. Mr. Perry and his partner own the larger of the two
parcels that would comprise the land for the proposed project. Mr. Perry displayed three site plans:
the original site plan with the prototype building that has been constructed throughout the country;
an alternative site plan that includes one outparcel building; and the TCRPC site plan, which
proposes two outparcel buildings totaling approximately 18,000 square feet, as well as 12 on- street
parking spaces with two outparcel buildings. Mr. Perry noted the challenge to accommodate
additional parking for mixed -use retail spaces.
Civil engineer Rob Rennebaum discussed constraints related to providing water, sewer, fire
protection, and drainage to multiple buildings with separate owners. Mr. Rennebaum supported
E one outparcel building on the site, with underground water storage beneath the parking area.
Mr. Perry stated a memory care facility is needed in the north county area and would be a good
use for the site. Mr. Perry requested direction and input from Council and staff concerning the
alternative site plan.
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NORTH PALM BEACH COMMONS MEMORY CARE
Discussion ensued concerning the proposed location of the memory care facility. Mr. Perry stated
there are presently only four properties in the Village with C -lA zoning, none of which work for
this project.
Discussion tools place regarding flexibility in building design. The Council expressed interest in
seeing a project that includes elements suggested in TCRPC's draft Master Plan. Mr. Perry noted
the additional investment required in order to try to accommodate TCRPC's proposed site plan,
due to engineering and other costs. Mr. Perry stated his willingness to set aside an area for retail
use and market the space; however, he did not want to be required to construct the retail space
without having identified potential tenants.
Mark Ambach, President, Silver Capital Development Company, addressed the Council on
behalf of the applicant, Silver Companies. Mr. Ambach described the building and amenities and
explained why the facility will be limited to one story. Regarding the building's design, Mr. Ambach
advised the only modifications possible would involve a slight reduction to the dining room area.
Mr. Ambach expressed willingness to incorporate some elements of the TCRPC plan, and suggested
the two parking areas depicted in the alternative plan could be made less visible if separated from
U.S. Highway One with low walls, pilasters, lights, and benches on the street side. Mr. Ambach
stated two parking areas would make the retail component more marketable, while providing the
necessary water treatment area in compliance with water management codes.
Members of the public addressed the Council regarding the project.
The Council was generally in favor of the TCRPC site plan; however, if that plan proves to be
impossible, councilmembers would be willing to consider the applicant's alternative site plan.
Because the Planning Commission had not yet received the draft Master Plan when it reviewed
the original site plan for the memory care facility, it was suggested that any alternative site plans be
presented to the Planning Commission for review prior to further consideration by the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric