Minutes for August 24, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Leah Schad at 6:35 p.m.
| Members in attendance: Leah Schad, Chair Cathy Probst, Support Staff Keith Shivers Jesus Armas Winston Crosbie Cindy Ponga Robert Trepp Lucius Wilcox Mike Sexton Josh Gentry |
Absent: |
Also in attendance: James Dubois and Jan Polson.
Chair Schad asked for audience and guest speakers to introduce themselves.
The minutes from the June 29, 2006 meeting were approved as written.
Guest speakers were Kerry Kilday of Kilday & Associates along with Andrew Georgiadis and Christopher Podstawski of Dover, Kohl & Partners
Mr. Kilday began by explaining the status of the change to the zoning and land use process. The various processes are coming together for a final hearing towards the end of this year on the DRI. The Department of Community Affairs returned the ORC (Objections, Recommendations and Comments) report asking for specific action to be taken with regards to the DRI. Mr. Kilday explained that DCA is confused about the information sent from Callery Judge Grove vs. the Palm Beach County staff since there are conflicts on traffic studies and other areas. DCA asked for the two parties to come together with a unified plan. CJG has begun meeting with county staff.
Andrew Georgiadis directed the group to the new master plan map and presented the changes incorporated. All members received a packet entitled “DRAFT” Callery Judge Grove Design Standards. The group discussed and asked numerous questions regarding the new master plan map as well as the design standards distributed. The new map indicates varying lot sizes, workforce housing and a mix of the types of residences throughout the property to allow various income groups be mixed and not segregated. Architecture and design are very important to the overall look of the property to provide a neighborly, comfortable and efficient community. The new master plan indicates changes to increase the efficiency of water flow, shows approximately 600 acres of water, 60% open space and 40% residential which is a slight reduction in residential from the previous plan. The map is color coded differentiating between civic and public sites, retail and residential. Some members of the group noticed a golf course in the plan and are unsure this is necessary or viable for the area. Andrew indicated this could be converted to another use for “green space”.
One member asked if some of the “open space” would allow for a natural wetlands look similar to Grassy Waters Preserve which provides boardwalks through natural areas. Andrew mentioned this would be possible.
An area designated for an employment center also includes areas for light manufacturing and larger retail. Some members were concerned about the layout and location of this space. Mr. Kilday indicated that this particular parcel needs further review and will work with his staff to provide more details as to the exact look and locations as well as buffers around this industrial footprint.
The town center would include offices, small retail stores, service oriented businesses and professional offices. Some of the renderings reviewed and draft of design standards indicate 3-5 story buildings in limited areas. Members were concerned about this height and how surrounding neighbors may be unhappy with this many stories. Andrew indicated that the bottom story could be retail, 2nd story office space and 3-5 stories would be residential.
Equestrian lots are currently shown for a minimum of 5 acres on the majority of the property borders. The probability is the lot size will be between 5 to 13 acres with the orientation of these lots to match surrounding neighbors. However, everyone was reminded that a large buffer has been included in the property so that surrounding neighborhoods to the Callery property will not have new homes in their backyard. In some cases, the buffer will be approximately 300 feet wide.
The east side border was discussed at length since it currently indicates higher density homes on the edge of the property. Members were concerned about having multiple residential units across from the adjacent 1-acre parcels. It was decided that Andrew and Kerry will talk with Mr. Roberts regarding this concern and return to the group with more information.
The next meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2006. Mr. Kilday indicated that they are working on a “phase plan” which will give some idea as to what will be built in the three different phases of the project. The committee was interested in this information. James Dubois presented a brief review of renderings and the project involving the fire station and library. The fire station is getting close to the beginning of construction which will be on a 4 acre site across the street from the Winn Dixie plaza. More conversation on this project will be discussed at the September meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
