Director's Verbal Update from the Planning & Zoning Commission Mtg. on 09/03/24

Update and Review of Draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan Including the Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendations 

ZON-24-0006 (ARC-24-0011) 1741 S OCEAN BLVD (COMBO) - VARIANCES The applicant, Maura Ziska (attorney) in conjunction with SKA Architect + Planner, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for four (4) variances to (1) increase the maximum allowable lot coverage, (2) to allow existing non-conforming front yard setback to remain, (3) to allow existing side yard setback to remain, and (4) to allow landscape open space to increase from existing but still not meet minimum requirement as it relates to the existing structure and site improvements being modified. 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.]

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 November 13, 2024, Town Council meeting pending Architectural Review.]

ZON-24-0014 (ARC-24-0022) 1246 N LAKE WAY (COMBO) – VARIANCES The applicant, Myron and Michelle Miller, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of a variance for exceeding allowable cubic content ratio (CCR). The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform the design review of the application. [Architectural Commission Recommendation: Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impacts on the subject property. Carried 5-2.] [The Architectural Commission approved the project with conditions. Carried 6-1.]

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. [This project shall be deferred  to the October 9, 2024, Town Council meeting pending Architectural Review.]

ZON-24-0031 (COA-24-0002) 195 VIA DEL MAR (COMBO) - VARIANCES The applicant, Guy Rabideau (Trustee of the 195 Via Del Mar Trust), has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of (1) variance to increase the maximum building height associated with a second-story addition. The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall perform design review of the application. [Landmarks Preservation Commission Recommendation: Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impacts on the subject property. Carried 7-0.] [The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the project with conditions. Carried 7-0.]

ZON-24-0039 195 VIA DEL MAR - VARIANCE The applicant, Guy Rabideau (Trustee of the 195 Via Del Mar Trust), has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of (1) variance to exceed the maximum permitted height of gate posts and gates within the Via Del Mar front yard setback.

ZON-24-0008 (ARC-24-0015) 253 SEMINOLE AVE (COMBO)—VARIANCES The applicant, Thomas Dagostino, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for two (2) variances; (1) to expand existing nonconforming lot coverage beyond maximum permitted, and (2) to decrease existing nonconforming landscape open space below minimum permitted; as part of hardscape and awning shade structure improvements. The Architectural Commission 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.]

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) shall perform design review of the application. [This project shall be deferred  to the November 13, 2024, Town Council meeting pending Architectural Review.]

ZON-24-0015 (ARC-24-0030) 410 SEABREEZE AVE (COMBO)—VARIANCES  The applicant, Deborah Glass, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of two (2) variances for (1) a second story side-yard setback encroachment and (2) a variance to further expand the existing nonconforming Cubic Content Ratio (CCR). The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform design review of the application. [The Architectural Commission denied this project. Carried 7-0.] [Due to the denial at the Architectural Commission meeting, this project will not move forward to Town Council meeting.]

ZON-24-0016 (COA-24-0012) 238 PHIPPS PLAZA (COMBO)—VARIANCES Joshua Levy with Phipps Plaza Properties, LLC, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of two (2) variances to 1) reduce the minimum side yard setback and 2) reduce the minimum rear yard setback associated with a new awning. The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall perform design review of the application. [Landmarks Preservation Commission Recommendation: Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impacts on the subject property. Carried 7-0.] [The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the project with conditions. Carried 7-0.]

ZON-24-0021 (ARC-24-0033) 1356 N OCEAN BLVD (COMBO)—VARIANCES The applicants, Gary & Kelly Pohrer, have filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for two (2) variances; (1)  to exceed the maximum height permitted for a pergola structure, and (2) to decrease landscape open space below minimum permitted. The Architectural Commission 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.]

ZON-24-0023 (ARC-24-0029) 242 PARK AVE (COMBO)—VARIANCES The applicant, Rhonda Nasser, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of four (4) variances for (1) a reduced swimming pool side-yard setback, (2) a reduced pool pump and filter side yard setback, (3) a reduced pool heater side yard setback, and (4) to forgo the requirement of a pool heater to be screened with a masonry wall. The Architectural Commission (ARCOM) shall perform design review of the application.  [This project shall be deferred to the October 9, 2024, Town Council meeting pending Architectural Review.]

ZON-24-0032 (COA-24-0010) 228 SEASPRAY AVE (COMBO)—VARIANCES. The applicant, Jeffery Smith on behalf of Smith Architectural Group, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval of two (2) variances to 1) reduce the side yard setback and 2) increase the allowable cubic content ratio (CCR). The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall perform design review of the application. [Landmarks Preservation Commission Recommendation: Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impacts on the subject property. Carried 7-0.] [The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the project with conditions. Carried 7-0.]

ZON-24-0033 (ARC-24-0052) 130 SEASPRAY AVE (COMBO)—SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND VARIANCE  The applicant, Kirchhoff and Associates on behalf of Victor and Julia Tolkan, has filed an application requesting Town Council review and approval for a Special Exception with Site Plan Review to develop an existing nonconforming parcel with a new, single-family residence and (1) variance to reduce the number of required enclosed garage parking spaces. The Architectural Commission 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 6-1.] [The Architectural Commission approved the project with conditions. Carried 6-1.]

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 October 9, 2024, Town Council meeting pending Landmark Preservation Review.]

ZON-24-0036 0 ROYAL POINCIANA WAY MEDIANS—SITE PLAN REVIEW  The applicant, Town of Palm Beach, in conjunction with the Garden Club of Palm Beach has filed a site plan review application requesting Town Council review and approval for landscape and gravel path improvements to the medians for this historic vista. 

TIME CERTAIN - 10 A.M.

Waiver of Town Code Section 42-199, For Working Hours at 415 Hibiscus Ave.

Waiver of Town Code Section 42-199 for Working Hours (Commercial Worth Avenue CWA Zone) at 222 Worth Ave.

ORDINANCE NO. 020-2024:  An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida; Amending The Adopted 2017 Town Of Palm Beach’s Comprehensive Plan Pursuant To Chapter 163, Florida Statutes; Amending The Future Land Use Map Of The Comprehensive Plan By Changing The Future Land Use Designation For Parcels Of Land More Particularly Described In Exhibit C, From “Public”, “Recreation” And “Single Family”, Respectively  To “Private Group Use”; Providing For Inclusion Into The Comprehensive Plan; Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date. 

ORDINANCE NO. 021-2024:  An Ordinance Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, Amending The Amended Official Zoning Map Of The Town Of Palm Beach Updated July 26, 2022; Rezoning Parcels Of Land More Particularly Described In Exhibit B, From “R-B Low Density Residential” District, To “CI Cultural Institution" District; Providing For Inclusion On The Zoning Map; Providing For Severability; Providing For Repeal Of Ordinances In Conflict; Providing For Codification; Providing An Effective Date. 

Ordinance 030-2024, 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.