05-11-2017 VC WS-MMINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
( MAY 11, 2017
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
Mark Mullinix, President Pro Tem
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Andrew Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Absent: David B. Norris, Councilmember
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 8:11 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Councilmember Norris, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
CRYSTAL COVE COMMONS
Discussion was held concerning the application for approval of a Commercial Planned Unit
Development (CPDD) with waivers, and Site Plan and associated plans for the Crystal Cove
Commons commercial plaza, located on approximately 7.86 acres at 1201 US Highway 1
(currently known as Crystal Tree Plaza).
Village Planner Erin Sita gave a presentation on the proposed Crystal Cove Commons project.
Mrs. Sita stated the applicant has requested approval of a CPDD with nine waivers, and Site Plan
approval including the Landscape Plan and Master Sign Plan. Mrs. Sita reported the proposed
request includes exterior improvements to the building fagade as well as increasing the number
of outdoor seating areas and the quantity of landscaping. Mrs. Sita stated the CPUD request and
Site Plan approval is primarily to allow for additional signage and sign types through the waiver
process. Mrs. Sita reviewed the requested parking and landscaping waivers and explained the
parking use condition request. Mrs. Sita discussed the proposed Master Sign Program, including
the location map and design guidelines for each sign type. Mrs. Sita expressed concern that the
amount of signage proposed is excessive and represents a substantial increase over what is typically
permitted by Village Code, and is inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the sign code and
the character of commercial signage in the Village. Mrs. Sita reviewed staff recommendations
regarding the Master Sign Program and the requested sign waivers. Mrs. Sita detailed the conditions
of approval recommended on page 15 of the Staff Report.
Landscape Architect Nick Mihelich, Urban Design Kilday Studios, gave a presentation on the project,
including the proposed landscape plans; architectural enhancements; architectural renderings;
lighting; site plan; pedestrian access; entry modifications; Master Sign Plan; requested waivers
for signage, parking, and landscaping; requested parking condition; and valet plan.
Rob Rennebaum, P.E., Simmons & White, discussed the results of the shared parking study.
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Discussion ensued regarding the landscaping, signage, and parking. A suggestion was made to
consider reducing parking by two spaces in order to increase the interior median landscaping.
1 It was noted that the Master Plan identified this site for a potential mixed-use component. It was
requested that the applicant consider other uses in some of the buildings. The need for a
walkthrough to the back of the project was mentioned. Concerns were expressed regarding signage,
including the number of signs (particularly project identification signs), the size of the entry
monument sign, and the raised wall signs. A suggestion was made to consider reducing the size of
the directional sign at the entrance by decreasing the number of tenant names on it and/or placing
it on one side of the island, rather than in the center.
Further discussion took place concerning the number of parking spaces. Mrs. Sita reported the
applicant had submitted a revised traffic study which was being reviewed by Engenuity Group.
Consensus of Council was to forward this item to a Regular Session agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Cleric