04-25-1996 VC PH3-MMINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
• OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1996
Present: V. A. Marks, M. D., Mayor
Tom Valente, Vice Mayor
Larry Kelley, President Pro Tem
Gail Vastola, Councilman
Charles O'Meilia, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Marks called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. All members of Council were
present. All members of staff were present.
PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear comments from the Public concerning Bill
819, a proposed ordinance of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, creating a
Planned Unit Development called Sanctuary Cove Phase II, upon certain lands
comprising 29.8 acres, more or less, within the Village.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Warren Avis, Jr., 1201 U. S. Highway One, Suite 435, representing Regents Investment
Development Corporation, developers of the property immediately to the north side of
Monet Road (Millings Cay), objected not only to the P.U.D., but also to the zoning
request. Mr. Avis told the Council that his company has made a substantial investment
in their property that is being developed there, and that their investment was based on
relatively lower zoning that what is being considered. He further stated that they have
sold properties to people based on a certain zoning and made investments based on a
certain density, all of which is seemingly up for grabs now.
Susan Adams, 729 Pelican Way, reiterated her comments of fhe April 11th meeting,
wherein she told the Council that she objected to the granting of a proposed P.U.D. for
Sanctuary Cove Phase II. Ms. Adams told the Council that what makes the Village
unique is its small-town atmosphere, and that there is already an adequate number of
rental apartments within the Village's boundaries. To allow the P.U.D. of Phase II, she
• said, would be creating an apartment district. She feels that Village residents want to
keep the majority of the Village single-family dwellings.
Minutes of Public Hearing
• Held Thursday, April 25, 1996
Mr. Johannes Rummeny, 2225 Monet Road, representing Regents Investment
Development Corporation, objected to the P.U.D., as he feels it is not desirable for this
area. Mr. Rummeny asks that a higher density not be allowed.
Martin Stelljes, 729 Osprey Way, stated his opposition to the proposed P.U.D., and feels
that there is plenty of multi-family dwellings east of U. S. One. He said that the
Prosperity Farms Road area has always been single-family, and he feels the building of
Sanctuary Cove Phase I is adequate and that we don't need any more density in the
area.
Manny Grinn, 536 Greenway Drive, referred to Page 6, Section 10 of the proposed
P.U.D. ordinance, wherein it is stated that if this particular development does not go
through, it will revert back to the R-2. Mr. Grinn told the Council that this is spot zoning,
and spot zoning is illegal.
Scott Studer, 2596 Palm Lane, agreed with all previous speakers who disagreed with
adding more rentals in that area.
Tom Eton, 517 Marlin Road, told the Council that he is against the building of Phase II
and more density in the area.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further comments from the public to be heard, the meeting adjourned at 7:45
p.m.
thleen F. Kelly, C ,Village erk
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