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Town Council - Development Review

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 · Government meeting record

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The Palm Beach Town Council approved tax exemptions for historic properties, extended zoning restrictions on private clubs and restaurants, and addressed several property development appeals and variances. The council also clarified construction noise hours for the upcoming holiday season.

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Residents and property owners are affected by new deadlines for zoning restrictions, changes to historic landmark tax exemptions, and updated rules for construction noise near the Thanksgiving holiday.

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TOWN OF PALM BEACH Summary of the Actions Taken at the Development Review Town Council Meeting Held on November 13, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. COMMENTS OF MAYOR DANIELLE H. MOORE IV. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS - 3-MINUTE LIMIT, PLEASE VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: APPROVED AS AMENDED (5-0) A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE TO CLARIFY THE MOTION FROM THE MEETING ON NOVEMBER 12, 2024, REGARDING THE TRIAL HOURS FOR THE LANDSCAPERS TO BEGIN AT 7:30 A.M. AND END BY 3:30 P.M., WITH QUIET HOURS FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 3:30 P.M. ON THE DAY PRIOR AND THE DAY FOLLOWING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. (4-1, JA) VII. CONSENT AGENDA ACTION: APPROVED AS AMENDED, WITH BOTH RESOLUTIONS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. (5-0) A. RESOLUTION NO. 132-2024 236 Phipps Plaza A Resolution Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Authorizing Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions For The Property Herein After Described And Stating That The Subject Property Meets The Criteria Set Forth In Chapter 54, Article V Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Relating To Landmarks Preservation And Titled “Tax Exemptions.” ACTION: APPROVED (3-2, JA, TC) B. RESOLUTION NO. 141-2024 238 Phipps Plaza A Resolution Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County,TC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20241 of 9

Florida, Authorizing Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions For The Property Herein After Described And Stating That The Subject Property Meets The Criteria Set Forth In Chapter 54, Article V Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Relating To Landmarks Preservation And Titled “Tax Exemptions.” ACTION: APPROVED (5-0) VIII. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Verbal Update Regarding 100 Casa Bendita ACTION: NONE B. 2024 Comprehensive Plan & EAR Ordinance No. 015-2024 Approval & Transmittal to State ACTION: NONE C. Update on the Zoning In Progress (ZIP) and Consider an Extension of the ZIP ACTION: NONE IX. RESOLUTIONS A. A Resolution To Extend the Zoning In Progress Related to Restaurants, Bars, Night Clubs, and Lounges RESOLUTION NO. 150-2024 A Resolution Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Florida, Amending Resolution 069-2024 Which Declared Zoning In Progress In Regard To The Regulation Of The Location And Limitation Of The Number Of Restaurants, Bars, Night Clubs, Lounges And For-Profit Private Clubs In All Commercial Zoning Districts Of The Town In Which Said Uses Are Special Exception Uses To Extend The Zoning In Progress To April 8, 2025 And To Expand The Zoning In Progress To Encompass All Zoning Districts Of The Town And To Include All Private Clubs, Whether For-Profit Or Not-For-Profit; And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: APPROVED, WITH A REVISION TO INDICATE THE ZONING IN PROGRESS IS EXTENDED TO MAY 8, 2025. (4-1, TC) B. RESOLUTION NO. 038-2023: A Resolution of the Town Council Of The Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Ratifying and Confirming the Determination of the Landmarks Preservation Commission that the Property Known as 163 Seminole Ave. Meets the Criteria Set Forth in Ordinance No. 2-84, Also Known as Chapter 54, Article IV of The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach; and Designating said Property as a Town of Palm Beach Landmark Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2- 84, Also Known as Chapter 54, Article IV of The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Palm Beach. (PALM BEACH COUNTY LISTS THE PROPERTY AS 165 SEMINOLE AVENUE) Owner: Dale Coudert, 2012 Steven H. Rose Trust [The Town’s consultants believe that the owner supports the designation.] [The owner of this property has requested a deferral to the January 15, 2025, Town Council meeting.]TC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20242 of 9

ACTION: DEFERRED TO JANUARY 15, 2025 (5-0) C. RESOLUTION NO. 148-2023: A Resolution Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Ratifying And Confirming The Determination Of The Landmarks Preservation Commission That The Property Known As 262 Sunset Ave. Meets The Criteria Set Forth In Ordinance No. 2-84, Also Known As Chapter 54, Article IV Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The Town Of Palm Beach; And Designating Said Property As A Town Of Palm Beach Landmark Pursuant To Ordinance No. 2-84, Also Known As Chapter 54, Article IV Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The Town Of Palm Beach. [The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the property for designation as a landmark.] [The current property owner is opposed to this designation.] [The owner of this property has requested a deferral to the December 11, 2024, Town Council meeting.] ACTION: DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 11, 2024 (5-0) X. DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS A. Declaration of Use Agreements 1. ZON-22-132 (ARC-22-200) 165 BRADLEY PL - ALEF SCHOOL - Declaration of Use Agreement Progress Update TIME CERTAIN: 3:00 PM ACTION: THE DECLARATION OF USE AGREEMENT FOR THE ALEF SCHOOL, DATED AUGUST 7, 2023, WAS AMENDED TO STATE THAT THE OWNER WILL RETURN IN ONE YEAR, ON NOVEMBER 12, 2025, TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE TO THE TOWN COUNCIL, WITH THE OPTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO EXTEND THE UPDATE EACH YEAR UNTIL THE SCHOOL REACHES FULL CAPACITY. (5-0) B. Appeals 1. Appeal of the Architectural Review Commission's Decision to Partial Deny Application ARC-24-0068, 2291 Ibis Isle, at their September 25, 2024, Meeting. ACTION: THE PROJECT SHALL BE REMANDED BACK TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL APPROVED A GATE, BUT THE COMMISSION WILL WEIGH IN ON THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE GATE. (5-0) 2. Appeal of the Architectural Review Commission's Decision to Deny ARC-24-0032 (ZON-24-0028), 272 Via Marila, at their September 25, 2024, Meeting. ACTION: THE PROJECT SHALL BE REMANDED BACK TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION WITH THE TOWN COUNCIL’S REQUEST TO CONSIDER A DEED RESTRICTION FOR A GATE, WHICH WOULD BE REMOVED WHEN THE OWNER SELLS THE HOME. (3-2, JA, BM)TC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20243 of 9

C. Variances, Special Exceptions, and Site Plan Reviews 1. Old Business a. ZON-24-0028 (ARC-24-0032) 272 VIA MARILA (COMBO) - VARIANCE The applicant, Melissa Wight, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of (1) variance to reduce the minimum driveway area in front of the proposed vehicular gate for insufficient vehicular stacking. The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform design review of the application. [Architectural Review Commission denied this project. Carried 4-3.] [This project is part of the Appeal that will be heard earlier in the agenda.] ACTION: THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION WAS NOT HEARD AS THE TOWN COUNCIL REMANDED THE PROJECT BACK TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION UNDER THE HEARING OF THE APPEAL OF THE SAME PROJECT. (NO VOTE) b. ZON-24-0035 (HSB-24-0005) 854 SOUTH COUNTY RD (COMBO) - VARIANCE The applicant, Dustin Mizell with Environmental Design Group on behalf of owner Andrew Unanue, has filed an application requesting review and approval for one (1) variance to permit a second guest house with bedrooms and bathrooms on site. The Landmarks Preservation Commission will perform the design review for the proposed structure on site modifications. [This project shall be deferred to the December 11, 2024, Town Council meeting pending Landmark PreservationReview.] ACTION: DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 11, 2024 (5-0) c. ZON-24-0010 (ARC-24-0023) 515 NORTH LAKE WAY (COMBO) - SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND VARIANCE The applicant, JORDAN GRETCHEN S TRUST (Maura Ziska, Authorized Representative), has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for a special exception review to develop the existing nonconforming lot, and one variance 1) to exceed the permitted angle of vision for the construction of a new one-story single-family residence with final hardscape and landscape. The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform design review of the application. [This project shall be deferred to the December 11, 2024, Town Council meeting pending ArchitecturalReview.] ACTION: DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 11, 2024 (5-0) d. ZON-24-0034 (ARC-24-0027) 203 S LAKE TRL (COMBO) - SPECIAL EXCEPTION(S) The applicants, Darlene & Gerald Jordan, have filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for (2) Special exceptions as they pertain to the construction of a new residence including (1) special exception for the construction of a padel court and (1) special exception to provide reduced vehicle queueing space at the vehicular driveway gate on a cul-de-sac. The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shallTC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20244 of 9

perform design review of the application. [Withdrawn. The applicant is no longer seeking Town Council review of the Special Exceptionrequests.] ACTION: WITHDRAWN (5-0) 2. New Business a. ZON-24-0043 (COA-24-0018) 100, 101, 102, AND 103 FOUR ARTS PLZ—THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS (COMBO) - SPECIAL EXCEPTION WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE The applicant, Society of the Four Arts Inc, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for a Special Exception with Site Plan Review for a Special Exception with Site Plan Review, and one (1) variance for the reduction of on-site parking requirement for the substantial improvements to the Four Arts campus site including 1) demolition exceeding 50%, and the construction of a new one-and two-story additions and renovations to the existing two-story theater building (O’Keefe), 2) demolition exceeding 50%, and the construction of a new three- story addition, and renovations to the existing three-story administrative building (Rovensky), 3) demolition of the existing shade structure and construction of a new pavilion, 4) a Master Signage Plan, and 5) landscape and hardscape modifications. The application proposes the abandonment and realignment of a portion of the existing Lake Trail. The Landmarks Preservation Commission will perform the design review. TIME CERTAIN: 1:30 PM ACTION: DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 11, 2024, TO ALLOW THE PROJECT TO BE REVIEWED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION AT THEIR NOVEMBER MEETING. (5-0) b. ZON-24-0045 (ARC-24-0082) 740 HI MOUNT ROAD (COMBO) - VARIANCE The applicant, H.C. Jones Living Trust (Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design), has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for one (1) variance for a rear setback along the Lake Trail to substantially renovate an entry structure. The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform design review of the application. [Architectural Commission Recommendation: Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impacts on the subject property. Carried 7-0.] [TheArchitectural Commission approved the project. Carried 7-0.] ACTION: APPROVED (4-1, JA) c. ZON-24-0050 (ARC-24-0036) 333 SUNSET AVE (COMBO) - VARIANCE The applicant, Royal Poinciana South, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of a Special Exception with Site Plan Review and one (1) variance to exceed the allowable height in the R-D(2) district but not exceed the existing building height to allow the installation of eleven (11) new aluminum shade structures on the 7th-floor apartment balconies. The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform designTC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20245 of 9

review of the application. ACTION: APPROVED, CONDITIONED ON THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION’S APPROVAL, AND THAT NO ILLUMINATION IS ADDED TO THE AWNING. (5-0) d. ZON-24-0051 (ARC-24-0083) 239 TANGIER AVE (COMBO) - VARIANCE The applicant, Patricia Dean, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of one Variance to (1) exceed maximum lot coverage permitted for a two story structure; as it pertains to the improvement and enclosing of attic space to achieve a second story habitable area to existing single story residence. The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform design review of the application. [Architectural Commission Recommendation: Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impacts on the subject property. Carried 7-0.] [The Architectural Commission approved the project with conditions. Carried 7- 0.] ACTION: APPROVED (5-0) e. ZON-24-0052 346 SEASPRAY AVE - VARIANCE The applicant, Rafael Portuondo, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of one (1) Variance to reduce the rear yard setback for relocated air-conditioning compressor units for the Historically Significant Building (HSB). ACTION: APPROVED (5-0) f. ZON-24-0055 (COA-24-0022) 120-132 N COUNTY RD— PALM BEACH SYNAGOGUE (COMBO)—SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCES The applicant, Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue INC (Rabbi Moshe Scheiner), has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for three (3) Special Exceptions for 1) Churches, synagogues, or other houses of worship, 2) two stories in the C-TS zoning district and 3) square footage greater than 3,000 SF in the C-TS district with Site Plan Review requiring nine (9) variances due to demolition exceeding 50%, renovations, and building additions, for 1) reduction in the minimum required front yard setback and pedestrian walkway, 2) reduction in the minimum required overall landscape open space, 3) reduction in the minimum front yard landscape open space, 4) increase in the maximum permitted building length, 5) reduction to the on-site parking requirement, 6) elimination of the minimum required number of berths (off-street loading spaces), 7) increase of the maximum permitted gross building area, 8) reduction in the minimum required side yard setback, and 9) reduction in the minimum required rear yard setback for the landmarked property, for the construction of new one- and two-story additions to the two-story landmarked structure. The Landmarks Preservation Commission will perform the design review. TIME CERTAIN: 3:30 PM ACTION: DEFERRED TO THE NOVEMBER 20, 2024, LANDMARKSTC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20246 of 9

PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING WITH THE DIRECTIVE TO REDUCE THE SCALE AND VARIANCES, AND TO DEFER THE PROJECT TO THE DECEMBER 11, 2024, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. (5-0) g. ZON-24-0058 174 VIA DEL LAGO—VARIANCE The applicant, 174 VDL Investment LLC (Maura Ziska, Registered Agent), has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for a variance to exceed the maximum width permitted of a marine dock projection. ACTION: APPROVED (5-0) h. ZON-24-0059 755 N COUNTY RD—SPECIAL EXCEPTION WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE The applicant, BEACH CLUB INC, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for a Special Exception with Site Plan Review for the installation of new tennis court light poles and a Variance to exceed the maximum allowable height for tennis pole lighting to match existing tennis court lighting. ACTION: APPROVED - VARIANCE (4-1, JA), AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW (5-0) D. Time Extensions andWaivers 1. Request at 70 Middle Rd. - Waiver of Town Code Section 18-237, For Building Permit Extension and Review of a Construction Management Agreement (CMA). [Request was heard at the October Town Council meeting and returning with a CMA.] ACTION: BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION GRANTED UNTIL MAY 5, 2027, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, AS SIGNED IN THE BACKUP WITH THE ATTACHED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, WAS ALSO APPROVED. (5-0) 2. Request at 224 S. Ocean Blvd. - Waiver of Town Code Section 18- 237, for Building Permit Extension [Received a one-month extension at the October Town Council meeting. Returning to provide further information and approval of request.] ACTION: BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION GRANTED FOR TWO MONTHS UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2025. (5-0) 3. Request at 234 List Rd. - Waiver of Town Code Section 18-237, for Building Permit Extension ACTION: BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION GRANTED AS REQUESTED. (5- 0) 4. Request at 422 Australian Ave. - Wavier of Town Code Section 18- 237, for Building Permit Extension ACTION: BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION GRANTED UNTIL DECEMBER 28, 2024, AND ALL CODE RESTRICTIONS REGARDING HOLIDAY HOURS SHALL BE FOLLOWED. (5-0)TC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20247 of 9

5. Request at 334 Chilean Ave. - Waiver of Town Code Section 18-237, for Building Permit Extension ACTION: BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION GRANTED UNTIL MAY 1, 2025. (5-0) 6. Request at 1025 N. Lake Way – Waiver of Town Code Section 18- 237, for Building Permit Extension ACTION: BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION GRANTED UNTIL MARCH 14, 2025. (5-0) XI. ORDINANCES A. Second Reading 1. Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the Town Code of Ordinances, Changes Relating to Floodplain Management ORDINANCE NO.030-2024 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Of Palm Beach Code Of Ordinances To Update The Date Of The Flood Insurance Study And Flood Insurance Rate Maps; To Add A Definition Of Historic Structure; To Reformat A Previously Adopted Amendment To The Florida Building Code; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification; And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: ADOPTED (5-0) A. First Reading 1. Proposed ordinance to amend the Town's Comprehensive Plan ORDINANCE NO. 015-2024 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Of Palm Beach’s Comprehensive Plan By Amending The Data & Analysis, As Well As The Goals, Objectives, And Policies Within The Plan Based On The Town’s Recent Evaluation And Appraisal Of The Comprehensive Plan; Providing For Incorporation Of Recitals; Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict Herewithin; Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: APPROVED ON FIRST READING (5-0) 2. Proposed ordinance amending code sections related to medical marijuana and related treatment centers and dispensaries. ORDINANCE NO. 034-2024 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter 134, Zoning, At Article I, In General By Amending Section 134-2, Definitions And Rules Of Construction, To Add A Definition Of “Marijuana”; At Article VI,TC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20248 of 9

District Regulations, By Repealing Subsection 134-1109(A)(20) To Remove The Reference To Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers And Dispensaries As Special Exception Uses In The C-TS Town Serving Commercial District If Not Prohibited; At Article VIII, Supplementary District Regulations, At Division 17. Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers And Medical Marijuana Dispensaries To Amend The Title Of Division 17 To Reference Marijuana Generally And Outdoor Events; To Amend Section 134-2113, Prohibition To Detail The Uses Prohibited; And To Repeal Section 134-2114, Development Standards; Providing For Severability; Providing For The Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification; And Providing An Effective Date. ACTION: APPROVED ON FIRST READING (5-0) 3. Discussion on Commercial Motion Picture Making Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 036-2024 An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Town Code Of Ordinances At Chapter 22 - Businesses, By Repealing Article IV – Commercial Motion Picture Making And Simultaneously Adopting A New Article IV – Filming Operations To Regulate The Issuance Of Permits For Filming Or Photography On Or Affecting Town Property And Filming Or Photography That Impacts Or Requires Town Services; Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date. Joanne O'Connor, Town Attorney ACTION: APPROVED ON FIRST READING (5-0) XII. ANY OTHER MATTERS XIII. ADJOURNMENTTC Development Review Action Minutes 11-13-20249 of 9

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