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Agenda 06-01-23
BOYNTO BEACH ACRA q4 @€ 'u. 'r' '� "m j1 9" s� C�«,.�%�� M ani I� t RED V a v f�a..s"P NM E }' �.(C]"O E N C CRA Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 6:30 PM City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue 561-737-3256 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda 5. Public Comment 6. Consent A. CRA Advisory Board MeetingMinutes - October 6, 2022 B. Approval of 2023 CRA Advisory oarMeeting Dates 7. Assignments A. New Assignments 1 Discussion and Consideration of Draft Scope to Amend the 2016 Community Redevelopment Plan 8. Adjournment NOTICE THE CRA SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SERVICE, PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CRA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CRA, (561) 737-3256, AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CRA TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. 1 ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CRA'S WEBSITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CRA'S WEBSITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CRA OFFICE. 2 wamBECH - u. CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: June 1, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A SUBJECT: CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - October 6, 2022 SUMMARY: See attached minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description • Attachment I - October 6, 2022 CRA Advisoryoar eeiMinutes 3 MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARD 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022, 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Sharon Grcevic Thuy Shutt, CRA Director Yvonne Skovron Timothy Tack, CRA Asst. Director Golene Gordon Vicki Curfman, Admin. Assistant Joe Josemond, Vice Chair Leslie Harmon, Prototype, Inc. Naomi Cobb, Chair ABSENT: Pernell Davis Warren Swee 1. Call to Order Chair Cobb welcomed all to the meeting and called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call Roll was called. A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Motion made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Vice Chair Josemond, to approve the agenda. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (5-0) B. Adoption of Agenda Motion made by Vice Chair Josemond, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to adopt the agenda. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (5-0) 5. Information Only—None. 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 2 October 6,2022 6. Public Comment—None. 7. Consent A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes—August 4, 2022 Motion made by Ms. Gordon, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to approve the August 4, 2022 minutes. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (5-0) B. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes— September 1, 2022 Motion made by Ms. Gordon, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to approve the September 1, 2022 minutes. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (5-0) 8. Assignments A. Pending Assignments 1. Update on Registration and Travel Expenses to Attend the Florida Redevelopment Association 2022 Annual Conference on October 12-14, 2022, in Daytona, Florida. Thuy Shutt, CRA Director, reported that the members who previously requested to attend the Conference were approved by the CRA Board, and Ms. Shutt noted that Chair Cobb will also be attending the Conference. Chair Cobb mentioned that Ms. Curfman was helpful with the registration process for the Conference. 2. Review and Discuss the CRA Funded Current and New Business Promotions and Marketing Events including Strategies to Promote the Marina. Thuy Shutt, CRA Director, indicated this was an assignment the CRA Board gave this Board, and this is their last opportunity to summarize prior to Vice Chair Josemond presenting to the CRA Board at their November 9, 2022 meeting. Ms. Shutt referenced the article provided to everyone at the last meeting regarding them being under scrutiny about what and how they spend their dollars and whether it is under the Statutory eligibility. Events have always been at the top of the list because CRA's are not charged with doing events and marketing unless they are small business promotional events. Most CRA's do not do large events and because of the article, many Cities have asked them how the events are done. Ms. Shutt mentioned the Pirate Fest has grown so much that it exceeds their Statutory requirements. Any events the CRA does must leverage and benefit the CRA businesses and citizens in the CRA and anything outside of that related to holiday events, is not within the CRA's charge and must be turned over to the City. Ms. Shutt indicated that Marina events have different criteria; there is some flexibility because it is a self- generating program and they do not depend on TIP funds. Because they sell fuel and lease docks, they can 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 3 October 6,2022 have the Rock the Marina event where they highlight all the businesses and tenants who lease the dock spaces. They cannot have a fishing tournament because their tenants are not just fishing charters. There is a fine line between a two to three-hour event to promote businesses and restaurants in the Marina and having 50,000 people attend an event they cannot track, so it appears to be a party the taxpayers are paying for. Pirate Fest started to become more tourism related and that is when the CRA asked the City to start paying for the majority of the event. The CRA will still pay for the business promotion component, but the businesses and restaurants cannot feed 50,000 people. As part of this assignment, the CRA Board asked this Board to find ways to better promote eligible business promotion events, to come up with any other events that could be eligible that the CRA can fund, and how to better promote the Marina, and some of those items were identified at the September meeting. One good idea was to promote things through sports events to encourage parents to attend. Ms. Shutt would like this Board to come up with a final list that Vice Chair Josemond can present to the CRA Board at the November 9, 2022 meeting. Vice Chair Josemond questioned if an event that is too big needs to go to the City. Ms. Shutt replied not necessarily. She mentioned the Attorney General's opinion regarding events, and it does not distinctively say everything. Other attorneys, based on the article, have taken the other side and said this has been superseded by the 2109 Statutory changes and it does not list that as one of the eligible expenses; most was physical activity such as Affordable Housing, streetscape, infrastructure, clean-up, and eliminating slum and blight. There can be many issues with big events; it is about public trust; the public trusts them to do the right thing with their taxpayers' money. Ms. Gordon asked if the CRA or City is still considered Boynton Beach. Ms. Shutt stated the question is if the CRA is using the funds they are allowed to use per the Statute, it is not a question if the City can host the events. The CRA is a Special Dependent District, they are not a General Government entity like the City; they have their own Procurement requirements, their own budget, and Legal section of the law they must comply with. Regarding Vice Chair Josemond's question about fishing tournaments, if they had a big enough Marina and all the slips are fishing charters, they could have a tournament promoting fishing charters. When talking about fishing charters, it is a lot more complicated; there is prize money, who is doing the sponsorship, which fish they are going to fish for, how they are going to weigh the fish, etc. The City of Boynton Beach had a fishing tournament, and it was sponsored and administered by the Firefighter's Foundation. The CRA cannot fund non-profits and they cannot hire someone to promote an event. There are economic development factors and that is what they try to do with all their grants, which include physical business improvement grants as well as the rent assistance grant. Those grants were questioned in 2019, and they were able to make the connection that slum and blight is defined in vacancy rates. Another question posed in the article is if money can be spent on promotional items and their attorney said there is nowhere in the Statute that says money can be spent for marketing. The CRA attorney usually tells them most things they do must relate to physical construction or physical projects such as Affordable Housing, infrastructure, and Parks and Recreation as long as it is physical infrastructure and not programming or summer things. Vice Chair Josemond questioned if they could promote Oyer Park since upgrades are being done in that park. 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 4 October 6,2022 Ms. Shutt reiterated the question is promoting and if there is anything in the Statute that says they can spend money on promotion and marketing for a non-physical activity. The City can do that and the CRA can help share flyers and marketing,they just cannot spend the money or staff time to call for sponsorships because that equates to dollars. Ms. Shutt mentioned the Rock the Marina event on November 5, 2022, and instead of doing the live fish dive and derby, they are doing a fishing extravaganza to promote the fishing boats. They are going to book the boats and people can purchase tickets, go to the boats, and fish. The CRA can do that because they are promoting the fishing charters. They are also bringing in a band to attract people and the Marina Cafe will provide lunch to all the fishing patrons for a small rate. There is a connection to where the businesses benefit from the event. The CRA will do Boynton Bucks, so patrons will get$5 off lunch and the CRA will reimburse the restaurants the $5 and whoever comes back with the coupon afterwards shows they got the coupon from that event. Ms. Skovron commented that they are promoting the Cafe and eliminating the other businesses. Ms. Shutts stated they promote all the businesses and the CRA does Media Kits for them with all the graphics; they just fill in their name. They also try to have a game to entice the public to go into those storefronts and ask more about their services. Chair Cobb asked if CRA's are ever involved in community gardens in an area that has been redeveloped. Ms. Shutt replied they have; it was done in the schools. The problem was that parents could not commit to maintaining the gardens and vandalism happens. One successful place they did was in Westgate. An acre was donated, and she thinks an electric motor car goes around the neighborhood and sells vegetables; if someone has a SNAP card, they can double the cost. Community gardens are not well maintained if there is no commitment. The CRA hires a garden manager and part of that was that was a food desert. Ms. Shutt mentioned there is difficulty with public buy in. Ms. Skovron asked if there is a flyer for the Rock the Marina event and if it mentions all the businesses in the area. Ms. Shutt replied yes. They have one flyer for all the Downtown businesses.For the Marina,they advertise in the Marina publication and the U.S. Travel, and they have campaigns for Mother's Day and Father's Day. Their budget has a small item for marketing at the Marina, and examples can be provided. They have a list of CRA businesses willing to participate, not just the Marina, and they are all listed. The CRA has to go through an application process because there is such a desire to do this,but as part of the application, businesses have to make sure they do their end as far as reporting. A couple years ago, the City had a Downtown branding effort, which needs to happen because they do not have a Downtown Development Authority, so a recommendation to the CRA Board could be to ask the City to continue with that effort. Ms. Shutt stated that is only done for the Marina event, but for all the other CRA events, they try to focus on the 500 Block; there is not any Center, so they do Rock the Block. This year, one of the events will be a Holiday Market in conjunction with the City's Holiday Parade. The CRA tries to cross promote and promote with the City, so they are not competing with their events. When the CRA does events, it will highlight the block for that Center. 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 5 October 6,2022 Ms. Skovron asked how events are scheduled during the same month and she mentioned flags on the light poles. Ms. Shutt advised that events are scheduled way in advance. They have to coordinate with shopping center owners, and they need to consolidate the flags and banners because there are three different banners with three different light posts. It is expensive to change out, but they can narrow it down to two banners. The CRA is working on a light project with the City and as soon as the light posts and extension are approved, they will start looking at the banners and incorporating them. She mentioned events approved by the CRA for next year; the events are budgeted, and they are already working on marketing for the Rock the Marina event. Those events are set a year in advance and all those dates are coordinated with the shopping center owners or businesses that are participating. They have been planning for the Rock the Marina since last month for it to happen on November 5, 2022. They are looking for events for the beginning of next fiscal year and that is when they found out that the fishing charter, Sea Mist, is not available. Currently, three boats can participate. Ms. Skovron mentioned a banner for the Pirate Fest at the Hampton and Gateway and asked if more businesses will agree to something like that. Ms. Shutt stated there are sponsorship packages. With the City running the event, all the Boynton businesses can come. If a business wants more promotional opportunity, they can be a sponsor or make in-kind donations. In January, the CRA is going to start training City staff for next years' event and the date will be set at that time. The RFP's and RFQ's will have to be done to procure services starting in May. There is a contract for all characters and vendors, and anyone who deals with children must sign to make sure their records are good. Chair Cobb asked how the Marian became part of the CRA in terms of representing or eliminating slum and blight in the Marina area. Ms. Shutt advised the Marina is not funded by TIF exclusively. The Marina has to do with the historical fishing history in Boynton Beach. Boynton Beach has one of the few commercial Marinas, most Marinas are residential. The CRA purchased the Marina and spent all the money to allow bigger boats to go into that area, which is part of what they do, and their effort is to make sure they preserve the public realm of the Marina. They were trying to reactivate the commercial component, leveraging commercial dollars, and to preserve the Marina Village and public open space available so anyone could go in there. It is a bigger goal and more inclusive; that is the anchor to their town. Chair Cobb commented that based on what she is reading from the State, a local government can determine if an area is slum or blighted and designate such area as appropriate for community redevelopment. There is so much focus on the Marina and she questioned how they are trying to connect some of the businesses in another part of the corridor of the CRA that could use help to stay or attract new businesses within the corridor. Ms. Shutt indicated that the CRA's priorities have always been MILK Boulevard and as part of that, she mentioned the Heart of Boynton Village. The CRA has invested $4 million towards Affordable Housing 8 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 6 October 6,2022 units with the tax credit. As part of that, the City and the CRA Board approved $2 million to create the ground floor retail space where seven local businesses can come in. They also put in there that as part of the Rock the Plaza event, there will be a Ribbon Cutting for the Heart of Boynton Village on Saturday, April 29, 2023. They are diligently working with tenants coming in and hoping to do another event once the project is finished. They are trying to pay attention to all, not just the Marina. The Marina is a success, and it is self-sufficient, so it is not dependent on TIF funds anymore, it is earning money. Ms. Gordon asked if the CRA helps all the businesses or the participants. Ms. Shutt advised there are separate grant programs available to all businesses, with a $500,000 average per year given to all businesses, but they must apply and meet program requirements. The CRA gave $1.2 million during COVID; they gave $10,000 to 101 businesses, which kept them going for six months, and those were forgivable loans as long as everything required was provided within one year. During the Pandemic, the CRA Board realized there were not as many businesses in the area of the Heart of Boynton Village, so this year, the CRA Board gave another $58,000 to seven businesses, which are going to open on MILK Boulevard. Chair Cobb commented that she is happy new businesses are opening and questioned branding for the City. Perhaps having signs at MLK Boulevard and U.S. 1 and from Seacrest and U.S. 1 to introduce people to the community would be helpful. Ms. Shutt stated the CRA will be helping the City redo the streetscape. Timothy Tack, CRA Assistant Director,is helping the City look at the scope of work for underground utilities, and to try to punch through between MLK Boulevard and 9th, because currently it is one-way before turning around, and to have an active business corridor for deliveries, etc., there needs to be connectivity. Ms. Shutt mentioned rental apartments and they want more live and work with townhouses and things people can buy into. The CRA needs to acquire lots for a reasonable price, assemble the lots, and maybe do some other projects to build wealth in the community. On the other side of Federal Highway, the CRA gave a lot on the east side of Federal Highway to two entities in return for them developing the lot. The radio station is giving the CRA $100,000 in free advertisement to be used within five years and the Engineering firm is giving a certain amount of dollars for services. If those services are not used, the entities must pay the CRA. Ms. Skovron thinks something is needed on the corner to make it attractive. Ms. Shutt advised the entities are currently in for permitting and there will be an art piece, but in continuation, there is a property on the northwest corner, which the City is pursuing to take; they will demolish the area and build an entrance feature to the Heart of Boynton Village. The CRA will help the City provide funding for the planning or the artwork. Ms. Shutt mentioned West Boynton Beach Boulevard and noted that the CRA received a TPA Grant in 2018, to improve Boynton Beach Boulevard. FDOT has an Interchange project that will overlap with the Complete Street project. Construction will probably begin in late 2024. As far as branding, perhaps they need to recommend that the CRA Board ask the City to promote Downtown and the CRA businesses. 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 7 October 6,2022 Ms. Grcevic commented that she read what other CRA's have done and asked if the Smart Water with individual DNA is still being done in Boynton Beach. She participated when it was done in the past and it allows you to mark anything in your home. If something is stolen and returned,it goes through a scanner and tells the Police the owner of the property. Crime is a concern and anything that could be a deterrent would be helpful. Perhaps the CRA could have an event for people to come in and get Smart Water. Ms. Shutt stated she will check with City staff and Police services. The City could do it, but she did not know how the attorneys would view it. Even if it is crime prevention, the only thing the CRA can pay for is innovative policing. Ms. Grcevic asked about Affordable Housing and First-Time Buyer programs for people buying in the CRA District. Ms. Shutt advised that is part of their agreement with developers. They recently had a conversation with the County regarding any Affordable Housing programs they do, and someone has to qualify them for income. If they partner with Habitat, Habitat does it with classes for homeownership. The County has homeownership classes on a regular basis, but when someone gets qualified it only lasts for 120 days and it is based on a particular project. The CRA does that as part of their partnership with the County or developer if it is an Affordable Housing developer. Vice Chair Josemond questioned if there is a timeline for the MLK streetscape project. Mr. Tack indicated they are currently working on the service authorization with the Design Consultant. Usually, this is about a one-year design and a one-year construction, but because they are including possible undergrounding, which is going to be heavily intensive with FP&L, the timeline may expand because they may have to do activities prior to starting construction. Currently, they are looking at two to three years. Ms. Shutt advised they are looking at their scope and the price of the scope. Ms. Grcevic asked if any of the utility companies ever donate anything, so they can install their infrastructure at the same time. Mr. Tack replied that is typically done with FP&L because they are tied to the pole. Ms. Grcevic thought with communities and businesses coming in that it would be in their best interest. Ms. Shutt indicated the City and the CRA will not be negotiating directly with those companies, it will probably be FP&L. Vice Chair Josemond mentioned the possibility of having a fishing tournament. Ms. Shutt stated that the CRA Board could be asked to direct staff to work with the City in investigating a fishing tournament. She reminded Vice Chair Josemond that there must be sponsorship and prize money. 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 8 October 6,2022 Chair Cobb suggested the Board review the following lists to be presented at the CRA Board meeting in November 2022. Business Promotional Events: • Incorporate an Art component to the Night Market and increase the number of Night Markets. • Promote the Marina by using the Boynton Beach Boulevard Extension to advertise with banners at the intersection and reactivating the Banner Program for the Marina. Any events with the Marina will require additional parking for the attendees and one example is to try to do some improvements in the parking lot behind Veteran's Park. • Engaging band and performers to activate Pete's Pond. • National Good Neighbor Day or an event that will promote multicultural attendees and participants. Marketing: • Advertising on fire trucks, police cars, churches, buses, specifically Palm Tram, bus shelters, and benches, and the Tri Rail. • Announcements at high school events, sports programs, etc. as outreach to parents. • Run promotions on the screen at meeting and City Commission meetings as well. • Reactivate banners. • Include children in art projects. • Surveys and Boynton Bucks. • Channe120. • Look at more TV media sources such as local news, but that would be subject to who the Editor is or what news they pick up. • Outreach to HOA and COBRA groups. • Downtown Branding requires more public input for something people will recognize. • CRA Awareness to resources and programming. • Look at which forms of media can connect to neighborhoods in the CRA. • More outreach for residents, which may be through a CRA Awareness Campaign, more posting about CRA projects and programs, and at churches within the CRA District. Anything outside of the CRA District will have to be partnered with the City to see how to get the message out to the churches. Motion made by Ms. Gordon, and seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to approve all bullet points as amended and Vice Chair Josemond will be the spokesperson for this Board. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. (5-0) B. Reports on Pending Assignments—None. 11 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 9 October 6,2022 C. New Assignments Thuy Shutt, CRA Director, advised there is a new assignment, which is to have the CRA Advisory Board review the presentation for the Parks Master Plan. Kacy Young, Recreation and Parks Director, will provide a presentation. George Gentile,Holloway, O'Mahoney&Associates(2GHO),is also present.Mr. Gentile is the consultant who is working on the Parks Master Plan with City staff. Kacy Young, Recreation and Parks Director, advised that the Recreation and Parks Department is going through a Parks System Master Plan. Part of that plan is reaching out to different Advisory Boards, community stakeholders, and elected officials, to conduct a Focus Group. A list of questions will be given to Advisory Boards to provide information regarding the Parks System Master Plan and what the community would like to see from the Parks System for the next ten years. They have met with two community input groups and different Advisory Boards, and they are here to present that information to this Board. An online survey was conducted with the community and a Needs Assessment went out to randomly selected community members to provide input as well. George Gentile, Senior Partner with 2GH0, Inc., Landscape, Architects, Planners, and Environmental Consultants, and they are the consultants with their co-consultant, Carlos Perez with the Perez Planning Group. Two other entities are working with them on the surveys and some of the management criteria. He provided a brief presentation and highlighted the following: • The purpose is to assess the existing conditions of the parks, recreation systems, programs, and all the services the Recreation and Parks Department and the City are providing, as well as staffing and funding. This will be one of the components of the entire analysis. • Parks and Recreation trends, needs, and priorities will be identified. • Strategic and resilient recommendations will be provided for the future for the improvement and provision of facilities, programs, and services for all the parks including acquisitions and further development. • They are doing this to have Boynton Beach meet the requirements of the Commission of Accreditation in Parks and Recreation Agencies, which is called CAPRA. It is managed by the National Parks and Recreation Association and their purpose is to get them to that point, which allows a lot of opportunities in the future for potential funding and other items. • Their approach is a five-step process as follows: • Context Analysis. A Context Summary document will be prepared as part of the report. • Needs and Priorities Assessment. A Priority Summary will be provided. • Long-range Vision. • A Summary of Implementation Strategies will be provided including funding alternatives and priorities. • A Final Master Plan will put all the elements together for the Commission to adopt, and then they will have a program for ten years. • Three elements that are critical to developing the Plan. • The schedule was mentioned. They finished the Context Analysis and are getting to the Needs, Priorities, and Assessment aspect. They are in the public participation and are a little behind 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 10 October 6,2022 because of the number of groups they have been meeting with. That should be ending around the second week of October, and then they will be having a Steering Committee meeting and a Commission presentation. Next, will be development of Long-range Vision, which will be presented to the Steering Committee probably around the first week of December. The implementation is ongoing, and they hope to have the Commission adopt this Plan the first week of February. • A website,www.rejma inerecreationboynton.core has been setup,which has all their information and some activities. There is an online survey to help with input for Parks and Recreation activities. Mr. Gentile asked the following questions: Lengthy discussion ensued regarding each of the questions and the following responses were provided: 1. What do you believe are the top priorities Parks and Recreation needs in the City of Boynton Beach? a. Soccer fields. b. Lighting. c. More interactive exercise equipment for adults. d. Fishing activities. e. Yoga. f ADA compliance. g. Music. h. Dog Parks. 2. What are the needs of the community? a. Economic. b. Social. c. Environmental. d. Community involvement through events and engagement with the usage of the park. 3. What are the three top priorities the City needs? a. Safety. b. Accessibility. c. Educational. 4. What would you agree is appropriate funding for the Park/Recreation System? a. Taxes. b. Partnership/Sponsorship. c. User Fees. Mr. Gentile mentioned funding and stated that most people they have talked to would be willing to pay increased taxes. There could be User Fees at events, and partnering with sponsors for events to get funding, 13 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Page 11 October 6,2022 naming specific items within parks such as going to a corporate name for a field for a scoreboard or for some playground equipment. All those items can be done without changing the historical nature of the parks as far as names go. Mr. Josemond thanked Mr. Young and Mr. Gentile for the work they did on this project. 9. CRA Board Items for CRA Advisory Board Review and Recommendations A. Old Business—None. B. New Business 1. Assignment to Community Redevelopment Advisory Board regarding Presentation of Parks Master Plan. This item was discussed under Item 8C, New Assignments. 10. Future Agenda Items—None. 11. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Chair Cobb adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. [Minutes transcribed by C. Guifarro, Prototype, Inc.] 14 wamBECH - u. CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: June 1, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM B SUBJECT: Approval of 2023 CRA Advisory Board Meeting Dates SUMMARY: CRA Advisory Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Commission Chambers at City Hall located at 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. The following is a list of the CRA Advisory Board meeting dates for the period January - December 2023: • January 5 • February 2 (Groundhog Day) • March 2 (9th Day of Lent) • April 6 (1 st Day of Passover) • May 4 • June 1 • July 6 • August 3 • September 7 • October 5 (7th Day of Sukkot (Jewish Observance)) • November 2 • December 7 (1st Day of Hanukkah) There are several known conflicts with National Holidays or Religious Holidays. FISCAL IMPACT: 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan 15 wamBECH - u. CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF: June 1, 2023 ASSIGNMENTS AGENDA ITEM 1 SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of Draft Scope to Amend the 2016 Community Redevelopment Plan SUMMARY: Background: The CRA was established in 1981 and expanded in 1987 to 1,650 acres. This area met the "finding of necessity" with the existence of slum and blighted conditions, which include physical or economic conditions that threatens quality of life, such as but not limited to, aging and obsolete structures; lack of affordable housing; higher incidence of crime; and/or inadequate/substandard infrastructure which are too costly to redevelop and a disincentive to private investment (see Attachment 1). The current CRA Community Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the City Commission on October 4, 2016, and consolidated four existing plans: The Heart of Boynton Plan, Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan, Ocean District Community Redevelopment Plan, and Downtown Vision and Master Plan. The Plan organized the CRA area into six districts, providing specific recommendations for each, including future land use, urban design and streetscapes. Some of the site-specific future land use recommendations have already been implemented; the others will be implemented incrementally through private development and occasional preemptive, City-initiated actions (see Attachment 11). As part of the 2016 CRA Plan adoption, there were five public workshops and four public hearings starting in November 2015 and ending on October 2016. CRA Plans typically are updated every five years due to changed circumstances that align with statutory requirements, local needs, development and economic conditions, and/or other factors. In the Boynton Beach CRA's case, the changes in the statutes in 2019, COVID-19 pandemic, and current economic conditions have played an important part in the implementation of the Plan and warrants an amendment to the 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan. Since 2016, and in spite of the events described above, the BBCRA has successfully implemented seven major redevelopment projects within the CRA area. These include the successful completion of the Boynton Harbor Marina, the civic components of Town Square, the Ocean Breeze East Affordable Housing project, the on-going construction of the Heart of Boynton Village Apartments and Shops, and the fully executed agreements for the Cottage District Affordable Workforce Infill Housing Project and The Pierce Mixed-Use Project. Additionally, the Boynton Beach Boulevard Complete Street is currently being funded by $2.9 Million in state (FDOT) and federal (FLAP) funds and is scheduled for construction in FY 16 2024-2025. On February 13, 2023, the CRA Board directed staff to bring back a draft Scope of Work (SOW) that would encompass necessary visioning process for Downtown Boynton Beach and for the continued redevelopment of the properties within the CRA area. At the April 11, 2023 CRA Board meeting, the Board assigned the CRAB the task of reviewing the draft SOW at their May 4, 2023 meeting, and provide comments and report in person back to the CRA Board at their May 9, 2023 meeting. The May 4th CRAB meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum and the item was tabled at the May 9th CRA Board meeting so that the CRAB can review the draft SOW at its June 1, 2023 meeting, and present its comments in person at the June 13, 2023 CRA Board meeting. Proposed Amendment: CRA staff has prepared a preliminary SOW (see Attachment III) for the Board's consideration. Staff has the ability to do the work, but not in the most expeditious way given the current workload with upcoming projects. Additionally, there are also workload issues at the various City departments if this project is to be done in-house. The tasks described in the SOW will provide a format to procure the necessary consultant services to amend the CRA Plan. The goals and objectives of this project are as follows: • Update the Plan to reflect statutory requirements; • Provide a framework that would continue to leverage CRA resources with private investments; • Provide strategies to incorporate innovative growth management and development practices to foster a resilient economy while protecting natural resources; • Document completed, current and ongoing efforts, while identifying and prioritizing future projects that may be accomplished in the next 15 years; and, • Provide a plan that can accommodate a smooth transition of the management of the City's redevelopment activities when the CRA sunsets in 2044. Upon receiving direction from the Board in April, CRA staff forwarded the draft SOW to City staff and the CRA legal counsel for review on April 14th. Once comments are received from the CRAB and City staff, CRA staff will incorporate the SOW into a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Board consideration at the earliest available agenda. CRA staff anticipates that the CRA Plan Amendment process will take approximately 12-15 months, including the RFP and consultant selection process. FISCAL IMPACT: Staff anticipates that the project will cost approximately a maximum of $250,000 and may be included in the FY 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget. CRA PLAN/PROJECT/PROGRAM: 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan CRAAB RECOMMENDATION: To be determined based on CRAB discussion. ATTACHMENTS: Description 17 • Attachment I - Florida Statutes Section 163.340, Definitions • Attachment 11 - 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan • Attachment III - 2023 Preliminary CRA Plan Amendment Scope of Work 18 4/4/23,3:25 PM Statutes&Constitution:View Statutes: Online Sunshine Select Year: 2022 v Go The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B) Title XI Chapter 163 View Entire COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL Chapter INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS PROGRAMS 163.340 Definitions.—The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this part, have the following meanings: (1) "Agency" or "community redevelopment agency" means a public agency created by, or designated pursuant to, s. 163.356 or s. 163.357. (2) "Public body" means the state or any county, municipality, authority, special district as defined in s. 165.031(7), or other public body of the state, except a school district. (3) "Governing body" means the council, commission, or other legislative body charged with governing the county or municipality. (4) "Mayor" means the mayor of a municipality or, for a county, the chair of the board of county commissioners or such other officer as may be constituted by law to act as the executive head of such municipality or county. (5) "Clerk" means the clerk or other official of the county or municipality who is the custodian of the official records of such county or municipality. (6) "Federal Government" includes the United States or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States. (7) "Slum area" means an area having physical or economic conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence, and exhibiting one or more of the following factors: (a) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; (b) High density of population, compared to the population density of adjacent areas within the county or municipality; and overcrowding, as indicated by government-maintained statistics or other studies and the requirements of the Florida Building Code; or (c) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes. (8) "Blighted area" means an area in which there are a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; in which conditions, as indicated by government-maintained statistics or other studies, endanger life or property or are leading to economic distress; and in which two or more of the following factors are present: (a) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or public transportation facilities. (b) Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the finding of such conditions. (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness. (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions. (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements. (f) Inadequate and outdated building density patterns. (g) Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or industrial space compared to the remainder of the county or municipality. www.leg.stateftus/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Sea rch_String=&URL=0100-0199/0163/Sections/0163.340.htm1 1/19 4/4/23,3:25 PM Statutes&Constitution:View Statutes: Online Sunshine (h) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land. (i) Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the area than in the remainder of the county or municipality. (j) Incidence of crime in the area higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality. (k) Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area proportionately higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality. (l) A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code in the area than the number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county or municipality. (m) Diversity of ownership or defective or unusual conditions of title which prevent the free alienability of land within the deteriorated or hazardous area. (n) Governmentally owned property with adverse environmental conditions caused by a public or private entity. (o) A substantial number or percentage of properties damaged by sinkhole activity which have not been adequately repaired or stabilized. However, the term "blighted area" also means any area in which at least one of the factors identified in paragraphs (a) through (o) is present and all taxing authorities subject to s. 163.387(2)(a) agree, either by interlocal agreement with the agency or by resolution, that the area is blighted. Such agreement or resolution must be limited to a determination that the area is blighted. For purposes of qualifying for the tax credits authorized in chapter 220, "blighted area" means an area as defined in this subsection. (9) "Community redevelopment" or "redevelopment" means undertakings, activities, or projects of a county, municipality, or community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight, or for the reduction or prevention of crime, or for the provision of affordable housing, whether for rent or for sale, to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, and may include slum clearance and redevelopment in a community redevelopment area or rehabilitation and revitalization of coastal resort and tourist areas that are deteriorating and economically distressed, or rehabilitation or conservation in a community redevelopment area, or any combination or part thereof, in accordance with a community redevelopment plan and may include the preparation of such a plan. (10) "Community redevelopment area" means a slum area, a blighted area, or an area in which there is a shortage of housing that is affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, or a coastal and tourist area that is deteriorating and economically distressed due to outdated building density patterns, inadequate transportation and parking facilities, faulty lot layout or inadequate street layout, or a combination thereof which the governing body designates as appropriate for community redevelopment. For community redevelopment agencies created after July 1, 2006, a community redevelopment area may not consist of more than 80 percent of a municipality. (11) "Community redevelopment plan" means a plan, as it exists from time to time, for a community redevelopment area. (12) "Related activities" means: (a) Planning work for the preparation of a general neighborhood redevelopment plan or for the preparation or completion of a communitywide plan or program pursuant to s. 163.365. (b) The functions related to the acquisition and disposal of real property pursuant to s. 163.370(4). (c) The development of affordable housing for residents of the area. (d) The development of community policing innovations. (13) "Real property" means all lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon, and property of any nature appurtenant thereto or used in connection therewith and every estate, interest, right, and use, legal or equitable, therein, including but not limited to terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, or otherwise. (14) "Bonds" means any bonds (including refunding bonds), notes, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, or other obligations. (15) "Obligee" means and includes any bondholder, agents or trustees for any bondholders, or lessor demising to the county or municipality property used in connection with community redevelopment, or any assignee or www.leg.stateftus/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0100-0199/0163/Sections/0163.340.html 2/20 4/4/23,3:25 PM Statutes&Constitution:View Statutes: Online Sunshine assignees of such lessor's interest or any part thereof, and the Federal Government when it is a party to any contract with the county or municipality. (16) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other person acting in a similar representative capacity. (17) "Area of operation" means, for a county, the area within the boundaries of the county, and for a municipality, the area within the corporate limits of the municipality. (18) "Housing authority" means a housing authority created by and established pursuant to chapter 421. (19) "Board" or "commission" means a board, commission, department, division, office, body or other unit of the county or municipality. (20) "Public officer" means any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the county or municipality relating to health, fire, building regulations, or other activities concerning dwellings in the county or municipality. (21) "Debt service millage" means any millage levied pursuant to s. 12, Art. VII of the State Constitution. (22) "Increment revenue" means the amount calculated pursuant to s. 163.387(1). (23) "Community policing innovation" means a policing technique or strategy designed to reduce crime by reducing opportunities for, and increasing the perceived risks of engaging in, criminal activity through visible presence of police in the community, including, but not limited to, community mobilization, neighborhood block watch, citizen patrol, citizen contact patrol, foot patrol, neighborhood storefront police stations, field interrogation, or intensified motorized patrol. (24) "Taxing authority" means a public body that levies or is authorized to levy an ad valorem tax on real property located in a community redevelopment area. History.—s. 3, ch. 69-305; s. 1, ch. 77-391; s. 1, ch. 81-44; s. 3, ch. 83-231; ss. 2, 22, ch. 84-356; s. 83, ch. 85-180; s. 72, ch. 87-243; s. 33, ch. 91-45; s. 1, ch. 93-286; s. 1, ch. 94-236; s. 1447, ch. 95-147; s. 2, ch. 98-201; s. 1, ch. 98-314; s. 2, ch. 2002-294; s. 7, ch. 2006-11; s. 1, ch. 2006-307; s. 20, ch. 2013-15; s. 7, ch. 2015-30. Copyright©1995-2023 The Florida Legislature • Privacy Statement • Contact Us www.leg.stateftus/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Sea rch_String=&URL=0100-0199/0163/Sections/0163.340.htm1 3/21 Ae - = F NTON EACH community Redevelopment Plan +5 S Z '5 le, I,. waif , IIU� :J- �' a t " 7 d I I S 5^, k'�tj`E��fjfili l�- _-. _� ,�€c, .a 'NSA-:-: krS+r,,;_ r}:r, ��. +,.,s� t,., S _. riS �+S.a r'+ I � fS',j4ti hS}5,. S f t ,`•v� ,I, }..-. k�r � ` � - � �tr ,. t{, � ��! "ti>+ ��_� ��� ��t., t;ti.l, t,�r t �2!� � •—�2 ��`� it t :alts�a I !""�� ,i, �r; �{ i+ ,ati z � � c S � + )iiz�St p1 5 isi��tk+1r5 �l na a 22 23 ti r Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan tititi � titi�ti BEACH, CITE'COMMISSION CRA BOARD Steven B. Grant, Mayor Steven B. Grant, Chair Mack Mcray, Vice Mayor Mack Mcray, Vice Chair Justin Katz, Commissioner Justin Katz, Board Member Jae Casella, Commissioner Jae Casella, Board Member Christina Ramelus, Commissioner Christina Ramelus, Board Member CRA ADVISOR'BOARD CITE'STAFF Linda Cross, Chair Lori LaVerriere, City Manager Robert Pollock, Vice Chair Vivian Brooks, Executive Director Paula Melley, Board Member Michael Simon, Assistant Director Rick Maharajh, Board Member Andrew Mack, Development Director James DeVoursney, Board Member Michael Rmf, Planning and Zoning Director Thomas Murphy, Jr., Board Member Amanda Bassiely, Senior Planner/Urban Designer Allan Hendricks, Board Member Hanna Matras, Senior Planner Adoption Date.- October 4. 2016 24 Executive Summary The City of Boynton Beach created the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Area and Agency in 1982 as a tool for the redevelopment of the downtown area. Through several expansions, the area has grown to its current size of 1,650 acres. Until now, the redevelopment activities were guided by four different plans that overlapped and did not provide a focused vision for the entire CRA area. In August 2014, the City Commission and CRA Board held a Strategic Planning Initiative work session, out of which came a high priority recommendation to consolidate the existing plans with a comprehensive update that would reflect the changes in economic environment, the objectives, as well as the achievements of the previous efforts. There has been a consensus that, in spite of these significant achievements, the vision of a vibrant downtown with revitalized corridors has yet to be realized. The first phase of the consolidation—the analysis of the current conditions—confirmed this assessment and provided a base for the Plan's recommendations. The overarching goal of creating this comprehensive CRA Plan is to provide a clear and consistent vision for the CRA District and therefore predictability for new development and investment in the area. It effectively and clearly communicates the direction of the Community Redevelopment Agency and key redevelopment opportunities. It also covers areas of the CRA District that have not, in the past, had formally adopted plans. KEY FINDINGS OF THE EXISTING CONDITION ANALYSIS The Existing Condition Report and the related research yielded the following findings: Population: • A significant population growth is projected for the area by 2035: the current population of 12,000 is projected to grow by 52%, to about 18,200; • There is a significant racial and ethnic diversity: the area's profile shows approximately 52% Whites, 42% Blacks/African Americans and 12% Hispanics; • There is a high share of the elderly: nearly one-fifth of all residents are 65 or older; • The level of education is generally low: in most areas, less than 20% of population has a Bachelors' degree; • Median household income is low: below $33,000 in much of the area, as compared to about 4 25 $44,000 for the City as a whole and $52,000 for the Palm Beach County. Housing: • Housing stock is old: some 60% of homes were built prior to 1971. • Median values of homes in all categories are low: 78%of single-family homes and condominiums and 48% of townhomes have a taxable value below$100 K. • Housing ownership is low: at 56.1%, compared to 64% for the City as a whole and 70% for the Plam Beach County. • Some 17% of homes are used only for seasonal, recreational or occasional purposes. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS The CRA Plan is organized into six districts, identified according to their character, history, location and land use make-up: the Industrial Craft District, the Heart of Boynton District, the Cultural District, the Boynton Beach Boulevard District, the Downtown District and the Federal Highway District. Each district plan reflects a unique vision based on its role in the CRA.Achieving the vision and ultimate role of each district is facilitated by both general and specific recommendations involving topics ranging from the structure of the City's Future Land Use Classifications to the undergrounding of public utilities. Below are the three key recommendations that will have the greatest benefit to the redevelopment of the CRA. Change in the Future Land Use Structure of the Comprehensive Plan The Plan proposes changes to the existing future land use (FLU) and zoning structures. For example, the Mixed Use Core future land use classification currently allows a maximum density of 80 dus/acre,and the Mixed Use classification allows a maximum density of 40 dus/acre. The Plan proposes to establish a third mixed-use classification to fill this intensity gap. This action will facilitate a more appropriate transition in land use densities and intensities characteristic of the newly recognized Districts, and allow the establishment of secondary activity centers called nodes, to support redevelopment of Town Square, property at the future rail station and at Woolbright Road and Federal Highway. Application of the Complete Streets design principles The Plan proposes the redesign of most major streets within the CRA according to the Complete #'= Streets design principles in order to implement the connectivity and walkability objectives of the Plan. Achieving this objective is critical to the Plan's success which depends on the interconnection of planning districts in a CRA that occupies over 1,600 acres consisting of all types of land uses and varying land use densities and intensities. By building complete streets throughout the CRA, the ideal circulation system will be established to accommodate residents, workers, commuters and visitors traveling within the downtown. These principles will be applied to both public improvements as well as private development to ensure that adequate space is secured to accommodate all components of a complete street including vehicle travel lanes at appropriate widths for the downtown, parking, bike lanes, the "pedestrian zone" and beautification. } 26 Urban Design Guidelines The Plan recommends adoption of a comprehensive urban design framework to ensure that the built environment achieves the intended physical vision for the CRA— high quality buildings and vibrant, rich public realm, creating the places in which people will want to live, work and relax. The design guidelines will foster sustainable and predictable development in all districts while helping to realize the Plan's vision for each. For example, to achieve the desired image and function of Ocean Avenue within the Cultural District, which will built upon its unique scale and ability to accommodate special events, the regulatory standards will address building heights, massing, setbacks and uses. MOVING FORWARD The 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan will guide the community through the redevelopment of the CRA District for another twenty years. The Plan will be relied upon by staff and elected officials to guide policy recommendations and decisions regarding private development, public improvements and in formulating the annual CRA budget. 27 28 29 Contents Updating the Vision 12 Public Participation Process 17 Planning Considerations and Strategies 19 Organization of the Plan 25 Mission Statement 3 The Vision 31 Goals and Principles 32 Connectivity Plan 37 Land Use & Zoning 49 , DISTRICT Boynton Beach Boulevard District 55 Cultural District 71 Downtown District 81 Federal Highway District 93 Heart of Boynton District 105 Industrial Craft District 119 E. IMPLEMENTATION Introduction 128 Planning & Policy 129 -- Development Projects 130 Initiatives & Programs 131 APPENDIX Appendix 1: Existing Future Land Use Map 134 Appendix 2: Recommended Future Land Use Map 136 Appendix 3: Recommended Connectivity Map 138 Appendix : Workshop Polling Results 140 Appendix 5: Exisiting Conditions Analysis 144 30 g_ t ' r "`ss i, 31 I� ' Y _ a �� 32 The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Area and Community Redevelopment Agency (both commonly referred to as the "CRA")were established in 1982, and the area was incrementally expanded over a 16-year period to ultimately envelop approximately 1,650 acres(see location map on opposite page). With the incremental establishment of the CRA came the incremental preparation of redevelopment plans required to guide private development and support the funding and construction of public infrastructure improvements. Chapter 163 Part III of the Florida Statute enables local governments to designate parts of their jurisdictions as Community Redevelopment Areas after a determination that "slum and blight" criteria have been met. Examples of conditions that can support the designation include, but are not limited to, the presence of substandard or inadequate structures, a shortage of affordable housing, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient roadways, and inadequate parking. To document that the required conditions exist, the local government must survey the proposed redevelopment area and prepare a Finding of Necessity. If the Finding of Necessity confirms the existence of such conditions, the local government may create a Community Redevelopment Area where the tools would be applied intended to foster and support redevelopment. Pursuant to state law, the City of Boynton Beach approved Resolution 81-SS and therefore established the Community Redevelopment Agency to administer its programs and activities, and subsequently, through Resolution 82-KK, declared the downtown area to be "blighted" and created the Community Redevelopment Area. The boundaries of the originally-designated area, generally encompassing the Central Business District zoning district within the original downtown, were expanded in October of 1982, by Resolution 82-BBB. As per state requirement, the first redevelopment plan for "Downtown Boynton Beach" was adopted in 1984 by Ordinance 84-32. Three more expansions were made to the CRA between 1984 and 1998, beginning with a small extension of the boundary in April of 1984 by approval of Resolution 84-II. More sizeable expansions of the CRA followed in 1987 and 1998. By Resolution No. 87-QQQ, the 1987 expansion included a 518-acre area bounded by the Boynton (C-16) Canal to the north, the Florida East Coast Railroad to the east, Ocean Avenue to the south and Interstate 95 to the west. The Plan for this area was adopted in December of 1989 by Ordinance 89-49. This area subsequently became referred to as the "Heart of Boynton". The 1998, and last significant expansion was approved by Ordinance 98-33 and extended the CRA area along Federal Highway (east of the FEC Railroad corridor) to both the north and south city limits. This 12 33 expansion also included the industrial area located on the northwest corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Interstate 95. These expansions were recommended by the "Boynton Beach 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan."This plan was completed in 1998 as a product of an American Assembly forum held to "chart a positive course for the City". The scope of the plan included the entire area east of 1-95; however, it emphasized the CRA, recognized the existing CRA plans, and recommended the expansion of the CRA to include the industrial area west of 1-95, the Federal Highway corridor, and that portion of the municipal campus located south of Ocean Avenue. Subsequent to 1998, the land area of the CRA has only been increased as a result of the City annexing unincorporated parcels and enclaves located at the south end of Federal Highway. 3 34 Previous Redevelopment Plans There were four adopted plans guiding redevelopment within the CRA and a draft plan for the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor. The adopted plans included the Heart of Boynton Community Redevelopment Plan, the Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan, the Ocean District Community Redevelopment Plan and the Downtown Vision and Master Plan. The original downtown area that was evaluated in the 1984 Plan was first revisited in 1998 as part of the Visions 20/20 Master Plan and again by the Downtown Master Plan in 2009. Below is a brief overview of each plan. • 111".,e i'i< ,urt,off, �I�5„�� �t o �zjaiwas adopted in 2001, and represented the first update of the original 1989 Plan. The 2001 Plan was prepared by a consultant team and involved extensive public participation, including five charrettes. In June of 2014 a City-CRA staff team completed an update of this Plan which was adopted by Ordinance 14-008. The staff team held a meeting with community stakeholders to obtain input on proposed redevelopment options. The plan included eleven recommendations, and emphasized the preservation of residential neighborhoods west of Seacrest Boulevard, and an increase in the intensity of development in selected areas east of Seacrest Boulevard. Recommendations relative to building form and design were minimal with attention limited to traditional design for commercial structures, and the architectural style adopted by the stakeholders, "Floribbean", to recognize the historic style present in the area as well as the increase in Caribbean residents. • The ! deral.u.��Pu�l� �Corridor ��uia��������� � �r � � �n r��.u.�lan Plan was the first version of a Plan completed for a portion of the1998 expansion to the CRA. This Plan was also originally prepared by a consultant, and was updated in June 2006 with a Plan completed by City staff. The plan divided the corridor into five planning areas and provides land use recommendations and strategies for each. The update made few changes to the original recommendations. Additionally, the original plan included market analyses supporting a convention hotel and additional retail and office space in the downtown area; however, the update did not readdress these topics to confirm feasibility. Although the updated plan did not include an urban design and architecture section, the general recommendations called for the creation of development standards and design guidelines for bulk and building massing as well as for architectural themes. It should be noted that the plan generated the recommendations for mixed use zoning for redevelopment purposes, which culminated in the codification of the four mixed use zoning districts that are in effect today. • The Ocean District Communitv Redevelopment Plan was created in-house by an urban designer-led planning team and adopted in February 2004.The plan features two alternative redevelopment scenarios -- for the District with corresponding detailed design recommendations. The plan's main focus is the City- owned land which represents 40% of the Ocean District's total area. This area is referred to as "Town Square". The plan also includes design concepts for the areas along Boynton Beach Boulevard, Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, as well as the area adjacent to the FEC Railroad tracks and the single- #'= and multi-family neighborhoods situated north and south of Ocean Avenue. The planning process included two in-house workshops and two public workshops for community stakeholders. Aside from the alternative designs, the plan includes four broad recommendations suggesting changes in land development regulations emphasizing signage, building design, and street furniture. • adopted in January 2009, included in its scope the original CRA as studied under the 1984 Plan. The planning process, led by a team of consultants, City and CRA staff, involved stakeholders and City residents and a series of public meetings and visioning charrettes. The Master Plan provides a strategic framework for implementation of goals through five priority action items named "Big Moves". These include the Transit Oriented Development district, cultural and civic campuses anchored by government offices and services, neighborhood centers along Martin Luther 14 35 King, Jr. Boulevard and the Federal Highway Figure 1: Previous CRA Plans Areas gateway and linear park.The Plan emphasizeda � n urban design, but also considered regulatory assessment and economic and market factors. The Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor Redevelopment Plan was drafted by a consultant team in 2004. Until 2004,the corridor only received attention as a subordinate part of the plan for the large 1987 CRA expansion, which understandably placed most emphasis on the extensive residential neighborhoods of this area, and the historic commercial corridor of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. However, the draft plan closely examined existing r land use patterns development constraints 0 of the corridor, recommended zoning, and urban design recommendations for optimal „ streetscape and residential compatibility. Redevelopment efforts have also been guided by three additional documents: the Urban , Design Guidelines manual, adopted by the CRA Board in 2006, the 2005 Boynton Beach - Community Redevelopment Agency Economic Development Plan and the 2006 CRA Housing Needs Assessment. The CRA planning efforts have achieved notable improvements over the past 30 years. However, the outdated status of the - T redevelopment plans, and the incremental , methodology that was used in the individual updates reinforces the need for the Plans' consolidation and comprehensive revision. The previous approach, applied to consecutive expansions of the CRA, is being replaced with a methodology that facilitates the evaluation of the CRA as a whole. The new, E ; comprehensive approach will use consistent n framework, emphasizing interconnectivity and the relationship to focal points and nodes throughout the CRA. It will be based on common land use characteristics and unique attributes, tailoring land use intensities and = densities accordingly. This effort is intended to represent the vision i for the entire area through a user-friendly plan, effectively and clearly communicating the direction of the Community Redevelopment Agency and key redevelopment opportunities. } 36 1 111 F 1 t t$TR fi f�S i 1 t F 1� 11S 4, 4 S - ' 'I11 7; cS II II 4, �5 ,r +�fP 16 37 In October of 2015, the effort to consolidate and update the existing Community Redevelopment Agency Plans commenced with a single draft land use plan ready to be presented to the public for input, questions and comments. Since November of 2015, CRA and City staff held four(4) public workshops, of which the first three targeted the general public; the forth one, while open to the public at large, was specifically tailored for the audience of stakeholders, including developers, real estate professionals and business leaders. While Workshop#1, held on November 7th, 2015, covered only two CRA districts (Cultural and Industrial) out of the six identified within the consolidated plan, the remaining three, held in 2016 on March 3rd, June 11th, and June 21st, presented an overview of all districts. The proposed consolidated plan was also presented to the CRAAdvisory Board on July 7th, and to the CRA Board on July 12th and July 21st. During the workshops, "clicker" polling was used to provide instant feedback on a variety of questions. The participants were asked to respond to the proposed land use and zoning structure changes, connectivity and streetscape improvements, and scale and type of redevelopment. For further detailed polling results, see Appendix 4. The following is a record of attendees and their affiliations with the City. • WORKSHOP#1: Attendance: 6 (polling of audience was not part of workshop itinerary) • WORKSHOP#2:Attendance: 45, of which Live in City: 58%; Work in City: 8%; Work and Live in City: 21% • WORKSHOP #3: Attendance: 115, of which Live in City: 56%; Work in City: 23%; Work and Live in City: 17% • WORKSHOP #4: Attendance: 40, of which 38% Live or Work in City; 31% identify themselves as developers; 10% as planners or architects; 10% represent financial institutions; the remaining 21% are on the "other" category. The proposed consolidated plan was also presented to the CRA Advisory Board on July 7th, July 21st, August 4th, and to CRA Board on July 12th and August 9th. fi f a x i 4�Vr Sa y , 7 38 yt tf It 4 i f tt t t d, t � y �t i r � r t,,n n, 6 r ' ' dx i t i I`Y r �x F i 5!\ t = E ik S � I Figure 2: CRA Geographic Organizationf 18 39 The process used for the preparation of this Plan considered The Analysis of Existing Conditions (see Appendix No. 5), public input, existing redevelopment plans for the CRA, and growth characteristics. It also considered physical, market, and policy-related factors that have affected (or will affect) land use patterns and development characteristics, and land availability and real estate costs. A brief description of those factors, as well as corresponding strategies, is described below. The principal physical factors affecting historical during periods of recession and suburban flight. development patterns or limitations have been Without a substantial and notable built environment, identified and include the linear configuration of the the downtown lacked influential elements to anchor CRA; the emphasis on the automobile as indicated by and guide future expansions. the existence and capacity of two intersecting state Just beyond the immediate downtown area, as roadways; confining and bifurcating boundaries to documented by The Federal Highway Corridor downtown growth including the F.E.C. Railroad right- Community Redevelopment Plan, the impact of of-way, the Intracoastal Waterway; and large tracts of traffic characteristics of Federal Highway and land occupied by mangroves. shallow lot configuration has supported marginal ,= Boynton Beach originally had only a small downtown commercial development including small "mom represented by low-intensity, minimal commercial and pop" hotels. Particularly in the north end of the land uses, constricted by abutting single-family corridor, there has been a predominance of service neighborhoods, railroad right-of-way and heavy businesses including automobile sales and repair, a commercial uses. Additionally, the early demographics car wash, and truck and trailer rental. Until recently, and historical role of the City in the region was a factor the Amerigas' propane gas distribution facility was of it being predominantly a bedroom community for located in the downtown. the working class, particularly those workers who built the early estates and hotels on the barrier island. A community of this nature did not support or warrant the development of a prominent commercial center and, particularly, the establishment of a notable main street necessary to support the natural evolution and growth or redevelopment of a downtown challenged to survive 19 40 '# 41 Two policy related factors considered while evaluating "any project utilizing the TCEA and significantly development opportunities and challenges in the impacting the Florida Interstate Highway System downtown are the planned return of commuter (FIHS) shall be required to address these impacts rail service to the F.E.C. Railroad right-of-way and as required by Palm Beach County." the approval by the County of the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) for a portion of Pursuant to Comprehensive Plan policies, the City the CRA. will monitor the number of approved dwelling units and comply with all the TCEA caps. Consequently, The future Tri-Rail"Coastal Link"train system is planned the CRA Plan must consider the proper allocation of to begin operating on the F.E.C. Railroad with passenger land uses and densities to maintain the development rail service between Miami and West Palm Beach. This allowance under the TCEA. program has the potential for significant benefits for Boynton Beach as it provides convenient access to the tri-county area through the coastal communities. Boynton Beach can offer the region another option for waterfront living - with marina facilities and oceanfront recreation amenities - in a small-scale environment without the congestion that is characteristic of Dade County, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. A significant portion of the CRA is under the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) designation.While the establishment ofaTCEAexempts projects within the delineated area from the requirement of meeting the County traffic concurrency requirements, it also sets limits on the amount of development that will be allowed. In addition, there are requirements for periodic monitoring and specific actions to correct any negative effects the TCEA designation may have on mobility, such as establishing a local circulator system to augment the County's public transit service. The designation overlays the Coastal Residential Exception area, which exempts all residential development east of I-95 from traffic concurrency. ' The TCEA policies, as incorporated into the City's and Palm Beach County's Comprehensive Plans, set up 2025 development caps for a number of residential units as well as non-residential square footage. The maximum number of residential units was set at 8,050 units.As of the end of February 2016,the number of units within TCEA was 4,912. The 2004 TCEA Justification Report provided the analysis of the development impacts on roadway links and intersections. Moreover, the Transportation Element's Policy 2.1.6 states that 21 42 Various factors related to consumer behavior must be considered and strategized to maximize the successful implementation of this Plan, including the establishment of appropriate and effective Land Development Regulations. The commercial core located along the Congress Avenue corridor consists of a significant number of retail and restaurant uses, anchored by a long- standing urban shopping mall and multi-screen movie complex. This area of Boynton Beach is the resource for most consumer shopping needs of locals as well as unincorporated residents and residents in nearby communities. The strongest business market is food service with extensive selection of restaurants, but also includes clothing, groceries, electronics, appliances, and sporting goods. With another one currently under construction, there will soon be 4 hotels either along or in close proximity to Congress Avenue. The vision and strategy for the Redevelopment Plan must acknowledge the value of, but not attempt to compete with the commercial resource along Congress Avenue. The chief market factor is an ongoing shift of purchase from brick-and-mortar stores to the internet, which means a change in demand for retail space. Many of the retail players, including the brands traditionally established on Main Street, are facing increasing online competition and are being forced to downsize their footprints. At the same time, many are strengthening ' their internet capability, changing location and making adjustments to their inventory. These changing consumer demand patters must be considered when creating a vision for accommodating retail businesses in the downtown. Forcing excessive commercial space and/or forcing commercial space in the wrong locations can have a negative effect on the successful redevelopment of downtown. 22 43 The target strategies must address the limited supply of both residents and visitors. developable land, relatively high land costs, pedestrian- unfriendly corridors, potentially incompatible land uses, Reduce dependence on the automobile the lack of available quality space for retail and office by accommodating basic goods and uses necessary to support the establishment of a services, providing walkable streets and vibrant downtown and insufficient densities to support neighborhoods, and achieving efficient mass transit. Therefore, specific strategies to guide the interconnectivity between the waterfront, development of this Plan include the following: activity nodes, and other places of interest. • Establish districts with common characteristics to promote identity and the creation of a sense of place; • Identify potential activity centers (or "nodes"), and support appropriate densities and intensities of development including the necessary height provisions and incentives applicable to areas both inside and outside the TCEA in order to offset the lack of easily available land and high land costs in the immediate downtown area. • Establish a retail land use base through the appropriate and limited concentration of such uses through the strategic allocation of mixed- use zoning districts and applicable regulations. • Implement a complete street program to shift from an automobile-oriented environment to a multimodal network. • Continue conversion of the downtown to a more livable place through greenways and ecotrails, and optimal buffering of residential areas from commercial redevelopment. ' • Implement Zoning and Land Development Regulations that capitalize on the planned operation of passenger rail service along the F.E.C. Railroad right-of-way including expansion of development incentives within the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District. • Accentuate the valuable and unique resources along the eastern fringe of the City to create a complimentary environment that is inviting to 23 44 24 45 The Plan's roadmap for implementing these strategies and meeting the challenges described above is set up in four sections: Vision and Goals, Frameworks, District Plans, and Implementation Guide. The Framework section of the Plan is further divided into two parts, Connectivity and Structure of Future Land Use and Zoning. Connectivity. This section presents a comprehensive system of"complete streets" and other pathways that will unify the CRA area, improve multi-modal transportation, and support intensification of development. A"complete street", one of the main concepts driving the connectivity system, is a street designed to safely and efficiently accommodate access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. In addition to complete streets, the Plan's recommended connectivity system covers greenways, ecotrails and parks, and bicycle facilities. For each, there is a general description, a list of benefits they offer, and an indication of where they are being proposed. The transit considerations emphasize the future commuter service on the FEC tracks and redevelopment within the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District. Structure of future land use and zonina. This section describes recommended adjustments to both Future Land Use (FLU) classifications and the corresponding zoning districts for residential and mixed uses. These amendments are specifically tailored to address the land use recommendations and target zoning districts for each of the six proposed CRA districts. Six individual districts were identified based, in part, on their character, history, location, and land use make- up. These include: • Boynton Beach Boulevard District, located along Boynton Beach Boulevard from 1-95 to the FEC railroad tracks, bordered by West Ocean Avenue and NE 1st Avenue on its south side and NW/NE 3rd Avenue on its north; • Cultural District, located along the Ocean Avenue Promenade from the FEC tracks west to S. Seacrest Boulevard, bordered by NE 1 st Avenue to the north and SE 2nd Avenue to the south; 2 5 46 • Downtown District, located between NE 7th Avenue on the north, SE 12th Avenue The Implementation Guide is divided into three on the south, the FEC tracks on the west; the slightly jagged eastern boundary sections: Planning & Policy, Development & Capital includes the Intracoastal Waterway and Projects, and Initiatives & Programs. The first section, S. Federal Highway connected roughly Planning& Policy, is focused on regulatory matters(e.g. in the center by Ocean Avenue, SE 6th incentives, fees and permitting), the audit of the Land Street, and SE 2nd Avenue; Development Regulations (LDR) and corresponding amendments to the LDR. Next, the Development & • Federal Highway Corridor District (North Capital Projects section emphasizes site-specific land and South), located along the corridor, assembly and streetscape improvements. Lastly, the with the Downtown District as a divider, Initiatives & Programs section involves marketing, the District extends to the northernmost branding and signage as well as programmed events and southernmost sections of the CRA and promotions. area. The south district contains two county-owned enclaves; • Heart of Boynton District, located north of the Boynton Beach Boulevard District, between the FEC tracks and Interstate 95, with the C. Stanley Weaver (C-16) Canal as its northern border; and • Industrial Crafts District, located west of 1-95, extending from West Boynton Beach Boulevard north to the C. Stanley Weaver Canal. The six self-contained plans created for the districts have uniform format. After the introductory section,which includes the progress update (i.e. recent redevelopment projects and infrastructure upgrades), the plan proceeds to present the recommended streetscape improvements and land use changes (no land #; use or zoning changes are envisioned for the Industrial Crafts District), as well as infill and development/redevelopment opportunities. Each plan closes with a description of applicable, recommended design guidelines. 26 47 Figure 3: CRA Districtst'f n , 14r- t it /� i 5 � i �,n I 4k IV NO' 1=}i r a- 11 J: 5 „ i N? Ita� I � iiii} mvr, — 1 Boynton Beach Boulevard District } IusN QCultural District QDowntown District } @Federal Highway District @Heart of Boynton District ©Industrial Craft District ; 27 48 \\\: \»�\ ��- (» 3 49 , s 29 50 MW t Mission Statement, The mission of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is to guide and stimulate redevelopment activities, support affordable housing, foster a stronger economy through small business funding programs and provide free special events that contribute to enhanced quality of life for all residents. 0 51 The Vision The Vision of the Boynton Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan is to create a thriving city with a vibrant downtown and distinct districts. The vision includes unifying, connecting, and investing in sustainable, diverse neighborhoods that support strong local economy and enhance the quality of life for residents. 3 1 52 MW t Goals and Principles, The CRA has identified a set of Goals which serve as the Planning Principles: • Create a unique identity for the Districts drawing on elements such as its historic commercial marine industries, recreational amenities and cultural and public arts through special events, programs, projects and marketing. • Create a balance of sustainable and functional land uses for each District as a base for District plans. • Protect and enhance existing single-family neighborhoods. • Encourage the expansion of existing businesses and seek to attract new ones through the use of incentives and technical assistance. • Develop a coordinated signage program, including welcome signage, way-finding signage and street banners, that will identify and and promote each District. • Program and promote special events through available financial, staffing, marketing or other mechanisms. • Create a comfortable, walkable and safe pedestrian-scale environment connecting residents and visitors to the commercial, social/cultural and recreational areas within each District. • Create zoning and land use development regulations that support a diversity of mixed uses in the downtown area and adjacent planning areas including but not limited to residential, destination commercial, retail, restaurants, hotels, office, civic and recreational uses. • Develop policies and strategies for providing adequate public parking areas within each District to support commercial and residential redevelopment such as but not limited to financial incentives, land acquisition and construction. 2 53 • Create/encourage/support land development regulations that provide alternatives to parking requirements. • Encourage and assist existing development and redevelopment projects that provide employment and economic opportunities. • Create programs, projects and funding which supports existing and new commercial development and act as a catalyst to leverage additional investment by private sector enterprise such as, but not limited to, economic incentives for rehabilitation or construction activities, development costs or infrastructure improvements. • Provide programs that market and promote the businesses, activities, special events, development and redevelopment opportunities and projects within each District. • Pursue development and redevelopment projects, actively engage in land acquisition and disposal, environmental and economic viability studies, building demolition and construction, site and infrastructure improvements, and project design and construction. • Create, improve and promote the public waterfront areas and public open spaces, parks, greenways, blueways and bikeways. • Encourage and incentivize the improvement, development and implementation of streetscape enhancements within the Districts, including landscaping, street furniture and hardscape features, signage, pedestrian safety and walkability/connectivity, crosswalk treatments and lighting elements. • Encourage the preservation of existing affordable housing and the development of new affordable housing by providing technical assistance, incentives and land. • Encourage the preservation of the commercial and recreational marine industries operating within the CRA, such as, but not limited to, the Boynton Harbor Marina District, by financial investment, physical improvements, special events, marketing and promotional activities. • Encourage the preservation of the existing public waterfront access areas and—wherever feasible— provide for the addition of new public waterfront access through acquisition, easements or other means available to the Agency. • Encourage and initiate various innovative community policing techniques and programs, code enforcement, "clean and safe" programs and policies, and other means deemed feasible and appropriate in order to stabilize and enhance neighborhoods and commercial areas. 33 54 55 � �� 56 6 57 The CRA is directly accessed by Interstate 95 via Boynton Beach Boulevard and a US-1 (a.k.a. Federal Highway). Being dissected by these two State roads, and situated generally between a major freeway and popular marina and oceanfront recreation amenities, the downtown has considerable exposure from local and regional traffic. However, the historic emphasis on accommodating the automobile still prevails today, as does the environment commonly associated with road rights-of-way devoted to wide travel lanes, extensive center turn lanes, minimal sidewalk widths, landscaping, and a deficient and segmented bikeway system. Using the Complete Streets design concept as a guide, this Plan will support existing efforts to promote alternative modes of travel within the downtown area, as well as fill voids in the system which, in part, may be the result of the previous incremental redevelopment efforts. What have been individual plans and unrelated planning areas throughout the CRA, will become one document unified with a mobility plan comprised of Complete Streets and a planned-out bicycle and pedestrian network. This plan will ensure optimal linkages for residents, employees and visitors, to existing and future activity nodes consisting of the train station and transit area, business and shopping centers, event venues, and recreation amenities interspersed throughout the area. The "Complete Streets" program originated from The The Complete Streets initiative for the downtown National Complete Streets Coalition,a program of Smart area is a critical component of the plan that connects Growth America, during a collaborative effort in 2003 a large and linear CRA, involves greater emphasis to expand a transportation planning initiative beyond on densities, intensities, and land uses that support bicycle integration. The non-profit alliance of public mass transit and, in particular, the commuter rail #; interest organizations and transportation professionals service on the F.E.0 Railroad.To encourage people started this official nationwide movement to integrate to get out of their vehicles and use alternative people and place in the planning, design, construction, modes of travel such as walking, biking, and transit, operation, and maintenance of transportation networks. there must be safe and esthetic routes. The program promotes policies for various agencies that are responsible for the transportation planning to The following streets represent the principal ensure that streets are routinely designed and operated elements of the roadway network within the CRA to enable safe access for all users, regardless of age, and are therefore recommended to ultimately be ability, or mode of transportation.This means that every designed as Complete Streets: transportation project will contribute toward making a city a better place to live. 37 58 ® Boynton Beach Boulevard consists of Federal Highway is the main north-south entry into maximized vehicle travel lane widths, the CRA, providing access to the downtown and minimal bike lane width, narrow sidewalks, future passenger rail station.Although it is unlikely minimal separation between the travel that the entire length would be traversed on foot lanes and the pedestrian way, and frequent on a regular basis, it is a rather short distance to intersections and driveway openings bike. Federal Highway currently has three different without design and markings for pedestrian retail hubs, and waterfront parks that should be safety. This road is the main entrance into easily accessible by the pedestrian and bicyclist the downtown area connecting the CRA originating from either the east or west sides of to the greater region and the western Federal Highway.Federal Highway is also one of the communities. As indicated above, it is the main bus routes in the County, with numerous bus link for local and regional patrons to ocean stops scattered throughout the CRA. "Walkability" amenities whether for active recreation should be the priority in both public and private and sport such as fishing, diving and improvements to maximize access to these bus snorkeling, or for passive use of the miles stops, as well as local resources such as the of beachfront parks. Walmart grocery store at Gulfstream Boulevard, the shopping node located at the Woolbright Furthermore, the vision for the corridor Road intersection, and the downtown area at the `'; includes greater retail intensity combined intersection with Boynton Beach Boulevard. The with residential land uses in low-rise valuable waterfront parks are conveniently located mixed-use developments. Traffic speeds at the northern middle and southern sections of should be calmed, and pedestrians better the corridor, thereby minimizing travel distances accommodated. Wide sidewalks and for local residents and facilitating the opportunity c� greater separation from the vehicle travel to bike or walk to these amenities or corresponding lanes should be a priority. Separation can special events. Similar to the recommendation be accomplished by landscaping, on-street for Boynton Beach Boulevard, wide sidewalks parking and wider bike lanes along this and greater separation from the vehicle travel roadway. Plant selection and landscaping lanes should be a priority. Separation should be design should emphasize canopy trees accomplished by landscaping, on-street parking where feasible to maximize shading for and bike lanes along this roadway. Plant selection the pedestrian. Also, the ultimate redesign and landscaping design should emphasize canopy of this road should include one of more trees where feasible to maximize shading for the cross-walks to facilitate safe north-south pedestrian. Again, to achieve the ideal complete movement west and east of Seacrest street, dedication of private property may be Boulevard. To achieve the ideal complete necessary, which would be timed with private street, dedication of private property may redevelopment projects. be necessary, which would be timed with private redevelopment projects. 38 59 s , n V. tx i � � 9� - 'z;.- �_ {'• pu �- � ^fit - � '� u(tW' "� „ Figure 4: Complete Street Example ® Ocean Avenue is unique to the downtown Waterway. This area is anticipated to grow roadway network as it has segments designated in popularity by the natural attraction to the with different classifications and under different waterfront, the waterfront restaurants and jurisdictions. One segment (located west of the businesses and the park amenities. F.E.C. Railroad tracks) is primarily used by local residents and patrons of the civic uses such as OceanAvenue has an important role in the CRA the Children's Museum, Civic Center, Library plan given its quaint charm and connection and the Arts Center. This segment has a 25 mph between the Cultural District and Town Square speed limit, frequent 4-way intersections, on-street (civic campus), and the Downtown District. parking, and relatively low-scale development. Given its characteristics and relationship to the The segment east of Federal Highway changes civic uses, it will continue to serve as a venue in purpose, becoming an access route to, and for existing and future special events which emergency evacuation route from, the barrier use the entire right-of-way in street-festival island. This segment of Ocean Avenue is under fashion to accommodate the patrons. State jurisdiction and provides access to a downtown node consisting of the CRA's marina and waterfront park, the Marina Village development, and waterfront restaurants. Also adjacent to this commercial center is the City's Boynton Beach ' Promenade and Mangrove Park with its boardwalk path through the mangroves to the Intracoastal 39 60 ® Seacrest Boulevard is a north-south oolbright Road is a county collector street county collector street that dissects serving as a second major linkage between 1-95 the Heart of Boynton District and MLK and Seacrest Boulevard, the activity node at the Jr. Boulevard, represents the western intersection with Federal Highway, and waterfront border of Town Square, and separates land uses and amenities. Although mostly located the large single-family neighborhoods outside of the CRA, it is a principal connector road from the civic campus, recreation areas, within the network, a second entrance into the CRA and the downtown. This road is flanked and the downtown. Similar to segments of Boynton by, and connects, various public, private Beach Boulevard, Woolbright Road consists of and institutional uses such as churches, wide vehicle lanes, an uninterrupted center turn Poinciana Elementary School, Sara lane, minimal landscaping and no shading for Sims Park and nearby Wilson Park/ the pedestrian. Despite the fact that the road Denson Pool, one of the City's largest separates a large single-family neighborhood to employers (Bethesda Hospital) and City the north from a recreation area to the south, it has Hall. Historically, the role of this road in no direct pedestrian crossings or bike paths, and the area's roadway network has been there is much room for improving the aesthetics of a collector street extending south into this second access into the CRA. the City of Delray Beach and north into the Town of Lantana. The design places Gateway Boulevard is the last of the streets a greater priority on the motor vehicle recommended to ultimately become a "Complete and the terminating destinations, than Street", and is included given its proximity to the on the pedestrian, bicyclist, and abutting CRA and role in the circulation system in the City. -.� residential neighborhoods. Although Although only a short segment of it is within the streetscape improvements to a portion CRA, it serves as a main access route from 1-95 to of the northern segment of Seacreast the north end of the CRA, and connects residential Boulevard were completed in 2015, the neighborhoods in this northern area to a potential improvements excluded an increase in future hub of convenience stores to serve local the sidewalk widths and the expansion needs. The F.E.C. Railroad crossing represents a of bike lanes, mostly due to the limits of challenge to providing optimal pedestrian access the existing right-of-way and the County's along this short segment of Gateway Boulevard. design standards. Given the location within the redevelopment area the abutting land uses including substantial single- family neighborhoods, traffic calming and pedestrian circulation should be a priority in future public infrastructure improvements and in the design of private development. 40 61 t 1 I t Gateway Blvd. , mow Cut 1 � t f f [ t I: t L t I N P U N Bo nton Beach Blvd !! OceanAve. f I i Woo right Rd i Ij a' _. Figure 5: Recommended Complete Streets 41 62 Greenways and ecotrails represent enhanced public walkways intended to serve as a buffer(or transition) between land use categories, or provide a connection for the pedestrian between parks and conservation areas within the CRA. Depending on the purpose, such walkways could be defined by decorative buffer walls, natural landscaping and dense tree canopies, meandering paths, accentuated cross-walks, way- finding signage, and other public amenities such as covered areas and benches. Many of the City's natural areas and parks are "off the beaten path" and therefore may not be realized by residents and visitors. Such a walkway or trail system raises awareness of, and increases accessibility to these attractions within the CRA.As described above, they are also used to simultaneously provide a buffer or transition from commercial areas or areas of higher density residential land uses to abutting low density residential neighborhoods. Consistent with the City's Greenways, Blueways, and Trails Plan completed in 2015, this Plan highlights and recommends segments from this city-wide trails plan to increase access to and through the Mangrove Park, the Boynton Beach Marina and waterfront area, Pence Park, Sara Simms Park, Wilson Park, Palmetto Greens Park, and Barton Greenway. A pedestrian greenway is recommended for the north side of Northwest 1st Avenue, to promote redevelopment of the full block along the south side of Boynton Beach Boulevard while buffering the single-family neighborhood to the south. q t , i q 1 8 , 6� N11i17r1v'tY,l�lt i£,S,£ 11+1y £{£, �"`it�lulh,;,t �'tu q11, �aa3„ r;., 4S 41uPiy£1£££ hh��(�a )�)}r �r '� ������i£, �� i„��&�'3 � ��.� t t£`”' `(U: "{.. �, , •1'�' � _ 1� t 2'ji C rYll S Y` I� 42 63 .f ------------ IM ®_—____ --- IM r f. f _— _® r t I ! 1% 1 ch e f "} z z NW 1 stAve. 6 .r, k.., Ocean Ave LC . t t � P N J t � t t d1 i Legend ! g i, Figure 7: Recommended Greenways & EcoTrails 43 64 With the convenience and low cost of using a bicycle, the increasing availability of bike accommodations throughout the area, the bike accident data and reputation of our streets for being unsafe to bicyclists, bike paths and lanes are basic components of most transportation planning systems and an important part of the connectivity element of this Plan. Most all of the County's Palm Tran system accommodates bikes, and the local commuter train Tri-Rail has dedicated bike storage systems both on the trains and at the stations (most areas are covered or even include enclosed lockers). Bike accommodations can take the form of on-street bike lanes or shared paths within rights-of-way, or dedicated or shared paths located apart from the public roadway network. As referenced above under Greenways, Ecotrails & Parks, components from the City's Greenways, Blueways and Trails Plan have been emphasized in this Plan to further the connectivity objective, while supporting a more sustainable mode of travel and promoting recreation and healthier living. In addition to providing direct access to or within the points of interest shown on the corresponding exhibit, bike lanes or paths should be added to and/or maintained or improved on Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Boulevard, Seacrest Boulevard, Woolbright Road, Ocean Avenue, NW 2nd Street, SE 4th Street, and NW 4th Avenue. i�i,it,,,' ��� ill „},iGt�; llsrt,t�\, ;s-: � i1lYr,4 •t rtd t j J i' la (n`,,l {!tt\r�{f tit\f\1,{tlrll�?;)it)i ,.; 6. "„ ...). r_. „� u. � }fid � 2 � �l f1}t�4+• s r E t' , : � r „ , t 4 1� f a � � e 44 65 IV r 9 o9 . ��J4� err g d A � t � I' t t a I' I � f 1 Legend r � PA. Figure 9: Recommended Bike Lanes 4S 66 The CRA is currently served directly by the F.E.C. Railroad is a historic rail line originally built and Palm Tran System, providing bus transit operated for passenger service until discontinued in services with both a fixed route program and 1968. It traverses the coastal communities along the a door-to-door paratransit program for the coast of Florida, closely paralleling Federal Highway disadvantaged resident and guest. Palm Tran within the region. This new service is currently planned Route #70 follows Seacrest Boulevard with to be phased in, starting with service in Miami, numerous bus stops in the Heart of Boynton; followed by phasing in the additional northern stops it is an important link between the downtown as justified by demand. Based on demand being a and the Tri Rail Station located just west of I-95 factor of population density and employment, the City near Gateway Boulevard. Palm Tran Route#73 began planning for a downtown station with the Transit primarily traverses Boynton Beach Boulevard Oriented Development (TOD) Study; establishment of from downtown west to Bethesda Hospital the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District; West at SR 441 and includes a direct stop at the and adoption of the initial TOD zoning provisions Boynton Beach Mall. Lastly, Route #1 extends with density bonus incentives and a minimum density along Federal Highway and terminates at the standard. These provisions apply within the Downtown Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, and TOD District (a.k.a. "Station Area"), which is defined as south of Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. the area within a one-half mile radius around the future All three (3) bus routes travel through the City's station stop planned for the intersection of Boynton Downtown Transit Oriented Development Beach Boulevard and NE 4th Street. (TOD) District and would provide direct access to, or are located within a short walking distance It is important to prioritize the need to improve land to the planned passenger rail station near development patterns in advance of station development Boynton Beach Boulevard and NE 4th Street. for several reasons: (1) transit-oriented development (TOD) improves ridership for transit service, thereby As indicated above, Route #70 provides the increasing efficiency; (2) transit service increases link for the downtown to regional commuter rail access to station areas, thereby increasing potential for transit provided by Tri-Rail, which operates on higher intensity and density land development; (3)TOD a shared railroad that parallels I-95 through equally accommodates all modes of transportation the tri-county area; provides stops within Palm (car as well as pedestrian, bicycle, and transit), further Beach, Broward and Dade Counties; and increasing access to station areas and potential connects with Amtrak and Metro Rail in Miami. for increased development capacity; and (4) TOD #; Tri-Rail provides access to major employment encourages a park-once environment, which reduces centers and educational institutions within the vehicular demand on the roadway network and carbon tri-county area as well as all three major airports emissions. Furthermore, federal funding for transit within the region. projects such as the Tri-Rail Coastal Link are highly contingent upon existing and projected TOD patterns There are future changes on the horizon in around station areas such as the City's planned rail transit options for downtown Boynton Beach, station. Cities that adopt TOD plans and codes ahead of which the City has been planning for since it the planned service help improve the competitiveness became certain that Tri-Rail services would of the City for a train stop. be expanded to the F.E.C. Railroad. The 46 67 The most significant features of a TOD are (1) increased density and intensity of development, with minimum levels of development recommended by FDOT, (2)walkability and interconnectivity throughout the area; and (3) mix of uses appropriate to the service and area. In July of 2013, the City adopted provisions for TOD and the corresponding standards within the mixed use zoning regulations, including the minimum density standards for mixed use districts within the Transit Core, defined as a '/4 mile radius around the future station. • Prepare a Complete Streets program for the targeted streets within the CRA to guide the ultimate redesign and / or incremental improvements to implement the connectivity and walkability objectives of the plan. • Require the completion of all missing sidewalk segments within the CRA and adjoining areas in conjunction with private development or redevelopment, and public improvements. • Require that development design establish a pedestrian zone along the rights-of-way, tailored per roadway type and anticipated land use. • Require that streetscape landscape design and species selection emphasize the pedestrian way with optimal location and maximized shading. • Ensure the completion of greenways through necessary dedications and physical improvements required in conjunction with private and public development. • Consider the opportunity to promote downtown events in appropriate areas through the use of Festive Street design. • Consider LDRs that will ensure the installment of the greenway as a condition of rezoning for full block commercial/mixed-use redevelopment of the Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor. • To ensure optimal bus stop locations and design, coordinate with Palm Tran as part of the development review process, and consider additional LDRs that require related improvements concurrent with development and redevelopment throughout the CRA. 47 68 48 69 The land use recommendations constitute the bedrock of a community redevelopment plan. The Plan proposes to initiate changes to the existing future land use (FLU) and zoning patterns as currently depicted on the City's official Future Land Use and Zoning Maps. Site specific changes will be facilitated and supported by significant adjustment to the future land use and zoning structure, through modifications of both FLU classifications and the corresponding zoning districts for residential and mixed uses.As shown in Table 1 and 2 below, the Plan recommends elimination of several categories and creation of new ones for both future land use and zoning, as well as modifications of the density caps: EXISTING FLU DENSITY RECO MENDEDFLU Der�siTy CHANGE DUTACRE, DUTACRE RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATIONS Low Density (LDR) 57. Merged into one Moderate Density L° " Density (LDR) category MCDR . Medium Density (MEDR) 10 Medium Density (MEDR) 11 Merged into one - High Density (HDR) 11 category High Density (HDR) 15 Create a new Special High Density 2D HDR; SHDR (SHDR) Special High Density 20 remains (SHDR) #' URBAN ITEC USE CLASSIFICATIONS n1a Mixed Use Low 20 NEWFLU Mixed Use (MX) 40 Mixed Use Medium 50 Increased Density Renamed. Mixed Use Core (M -C) 80 Mixed Use High 00 Corresponds with previous Mixed Use Core Table 1: Proposed Changes to the Future Land Use(FLU)Classifications 49 70 The recommended changes to the existing future land use classifications include a corresponding set of proposed changes to the zoning structure, shown in Table 2. RECOMMENDED DENsrrY ZONING DENSITY MAX CHANGE TO ZONING LAND USE. [iWACRE DISTRICTS CAFES HEIGHT DISTRICTS F�� t[�EI�TNAL R1 AAA, R1- Merged zoning districts Low Density (LDR) 7.5 `AB. R1-AA, 5 TO 7.5 33 (2 corresponding to existing LDR and R 1A, R-1, stories) MCDR FLU categories PUD R2 13 35 (2 Corresponding to the existing Medium Density 11 stories) MEDR (MEDR) R3, PUD, 45 (4 [PUD 11' stories Previously under the HDR FLU High Density (HDR) 15 R-4, I,PUD, 15 45 (4 NEW district R-4 PUD stories), Special High 2g IPUD, PUD 20 45 (4 No change Density ( HDR) stories) LJ Density and height same as the 45' (4 MUL-1: zoning district under the Mixed'Use Lo- 2g MU-1''' 2g' stories) existing MSC FLU. 5' (6 Increased density: existing MUL- MU-2 40 stories) 2 under MX FLU at 30 dujacre Mixed!Use Medium MU-3 50 75' (7 NEWd'istrict stories) - MU-4 65 150' 05 NEW district stories) Mixed)Use High 80 MU Core 80 150` (1,5, Renamed district. Corresponds, stories) withr previous MU-H:. Table 2: Land Use Structure and Corresponding Zoning The recommendations emphasize mixed use for development and redevelopment, which are intended to play a major role in the ongoing revitalization of the CRA area, encouraging high quality design by providing both greater flexibility and more control. • Transition from two to three Future Land Use classifications, and from four to five urban mixed use zoning districts. A steep increase in density and height caps between the Mixed Use and the Mixed Use Core classifications within the existing structure—from 40 DU/Acre to 80 DU/Acre and from 75 feet to 150 feet—makes for a gap that hinders future creation of a desired urban form and urban identity for the Downtown and adjacent districts of the CRA. There is no zoning district within the Mixed Use Core classification that would bridge the 40 DU/Acre density gap, and the existing 50 71 supplemental regulations created to address the vast difference in scale for potential proximity of developments under the Mixed Use and Mixed Use Core classifications are inadequate. • Replacing of the Mixed Use Future Land Use classification with Mixed Use Medium land use classification and introducing new zoning district, MU-4 (under the Mixed Use High category) with intermediate density thresholds. The density caps for the new FLU classification and the new zoning district-50 DU/Acre and 60 DU/Acre, respectively—have been established specifically to support the appropriate continuum of scale, addressing the described above density gap. • Merging of the two lowest density residential classifications into a single classification named Low Density Residential Future Land Use Classification (LDR), with the maximum allowable density of 7.5 dwelling units per acre. The existing zoning designations remain and will act to limit densities in neighborhoods developed with densities below 7.5 DU/Acre. This change contributes to "house cleaning," eliminating a City-wide inconsistency whereby a significant number of residential areas classified as Low Density Residential—for example, areas west of Seacrest Boulevard in the Heart of Boynton district—carry zoning designations corresponding to the Moderate Density future land use category. • Merging of the Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential Future Land Use classifications into a single classification named Medium Density Residential Classification with a maximum allowable density of 11 dwelling units per acre. The corresponding zoning designations are also merged and now include R-2, R-3, IPUD and PUD will remain unchanged. It is currently under the High Density Residential category. Simply stated, this change merges two land use classifications with closely matching density caps (10 units per acre and 11 units per acre). • Creation of a new High Density Residential Future Land Use classification with a maximum density of 15 dwelling units per acre. A new multifamily zoning district, R-4, is proposed for this category. The Special High Density (SHDR) classification remains as is. This classification, limited to the CRA area, does not allow commercial uses except for marine-oriented and water-dependent uses in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Manatee Protection Plan. Its maximum density of 20 DU/Acre is the same as the maximum residential density of the new Mixed Use Low future land use classification. Even though the #'= latter does not necessarily require inclusion of commercial uses, maintaining a SHDR as a residential-only classification (except as stated above) is important as it may be more appropriate than Mixed Use Low for certain locations. Further, significant amount of land within the CRA has already been developed under SHDR classification with the IPUD zoning. Aside from the CRA area, for which they are intended, the changes will eventually have a City-wide benefit for future redevelopment. } 72 "w A 5 r 73 G b u 1 �{ L w E F 53 74 t , z y� t r s , 54 75 Beac n Boynton Boulevard i i' ntroduction Planning C ` all ,. ng a. Planning Considerations The e VIIIsIIIon Recommendations }} 76 Currently there is no adopted plan for the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor. There were public workshops held in 2005 to discuss the vision for the corridor, and many of the recommendations from those workshops are incorporated into this plan. There has been little redevelopment progress along the corridor at the scale envisioned by this Plan due to lack of developable parcels, no clear development vision and little to no public investment. The CRA invested in a public parking lot in 2015 to serve the future downtown growth. The Agency is currently in the planning phase for improvements to Boynton Beach Boulevard. The Boynton Beach Boulevard District consists of the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor between 1-95 and the FEC Railway. The District extends north to N.E. 3rd Avenue and south to W. Ocean Avenue (west of Seacreast Boulevard) and N.E. 1 st Avenue (East of Seacrest Boulevard). This area is the main entry into the downtown from the 1-95 exit and will therefore establish the first impression that visitors and many residents have of the City. The district also provides easy access to the City's public beach, the Boynton Harbor Marina, City Hall, the Children's Schoolhouse Museum and the Library. The areas directly north and south of the District are predominately large single-family neighborhoods. There is no buffer between the commercial uses fronting the corridor and residential uses which has held back property values in these neighborhoods. st z a r y ' Figure 10: Boynton Beach District Location Map ¢� I1iiaa e1zllll assembly and redevelopment for viable commercial uses. As a i rt,��,���tip As the City's population grew, Boynton Beach consequence, business activity Boulevard was widened to five lanes thereby along the corridor has primarily accommodating higher traffic speeds and higher consisted of minimal conversion of »{ ' traffic volume, while lowering the aesthetic single-family houses to commercial ,." quality of the corridor. Additionally, commercial uses rather than redevelopment at ~ zoning only extends one-half block deep from the scale envisioned for this Plan. Boynton Beach Boulevard which represents :k Nearly all of the parking for the insufficient land necessary to support the land businesses along the Boulevard is }+ 77 in front of the buildings meaning that in many cases, cars have to back out into traffic. There are numerous curb cuts for each commercial use along the corridor leaving little room for landscape improvements and the pedestrian zone. Due to the widening of the Boynton Beach Boulevard over the years,vehicular use has been emphasized over , pedestrian or bike use. Under the current configuration of the roadway, there is insufficient right-of-way for - landscaping, wider sidewalks, bike lanes, bus shelters and street furniture. Recently large utility poles were installed on the south side of the Boulevard adding to the visual blight of the corridor. There are only three signalized intersections that have formal pedestrian crossing zones. Pedestrians must walk several blocks F. in order to cross the Boulevard. There are no destinations along the corridor to attract - - the interest of visitors or residents other than City Hall and the Post Office. The majority of the businesses belong to the small service industry with few employees The buildings are outdated, being constructed from the 1930's to the 1970's. The majority of the buildings are for single-tenant or single-use with no cross-access Figure 11: Examples of Districts Planning Challenges for pedestrian or vehicular circulation purposes or for sharing of parking resources. Additionally, there are no large parcels ready for redevelopment thereby requiring land assemblage and willing sellers. City Hall is located along Boynton Beach Boulevard but is envisioned to be relocated into the Cultural District as part of the Town Square project. City Hall and the other civic uses occupy 3.71 acres and offer an opportunity for a public-private partnership to facilitate a catalyst for redevelopment within the District. ' 57 78 } 79 Eia'ain6it Con's_k1enaflon!"i NW 1st Avenue Historic District: Several factors were considered in determining the The potential NW 1st Avenue historic district land use designations for the Boynton Beach Boulevard contains thirteen properties, seven of which District. Just east along the District is the location of the would be considered "contributing properties". future site of the Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter service The designation process was applied but failed to on the FEC Rail line, which will serve the South Florida produce a positive result (although the outcome of metropolitan region. To improve land development the vote was very close). It is recommended that the patterns in advance of station development, the City designation of a historic district be again explored adopted a Downtown Transit Oriented Development in the future if there isn't any assemblage of the District (DTOD), covering a '/2 mile radius around the properties on the north side of NW 1 st Avenue for planned station. The DTOD district regulations support commercial development. In the meantime, the increased intensity of development through a 25% owners of the "contributing" sites will be contacted density bonus. The Boynton Beach Boulevard District to determine their interest in applying for individual and DTOD district overlap; only the area from I-95 to designation of their properties. (approximately) N.W. 2nd Street is not included within the DTOD District. w, A second consideration is that the Boynton Beach :WT, Boulevard District is entirely enclosed within the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) which, in addition to the residential exception area applicable east of I-95, exempts all development from the Palm Beach County traffic concurrency thus allowing denser development. I The Plan recommends that the higher density and Y , height occur within this District where both the TCEA and the TOD overlap. .51 Figure 12: Historic Property on First Avenue 59 80 VIIs on The Boynton Beach Boulevard District is envisioned to serve as a welcoming and beautiful entry into the Downtown District. Pedestrians will be encouraged to walk along the broad sidewalks in the shade of mature trees to visit the various stores and restaurants along the corridor. Bicyclists will safely travel along the corridor and will be able to park their bikes at one of the local shops where they'll meet a friend for a cup of coffee. Visitors will be able to find their way to the marina, the Children's Schoolhouse Museum and the Public Library using the various way finding signs along the corridor. Investors will see the value of developing in downtown Boynton Beach based on the public improvements and will begin to assemble land for development of mixed-use projects. Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Boynton Beach Boulevard District. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements and should include: • Implement a Complete Streets program Minimum 8' wide active use area abutting the for Boynton Beach Boulevard including the building addition of: Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and • On-street parking pedestrian scales • Bike lanes Enhanced street furniture, bus shelters, bike • Enhanced median with mature tree canopy racks and receptacles (at time of planting) and landscape lighting Active uses along the first floor of development • Marking of major intersections with Create a greenway along the north side of NW 1 st materials such as pavers, paint, etc. Avenue per the Connectivity Plan • Narrowing of travel lanes to create space Create way finding signage to mark the entry into for landscaping and wider sidewalks and the City and brand the district to make the street safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. Install public art in key locations • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right- Provide additional pedestrian crossings where of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: needed • Addition of canopy street trees Underground overhead utilities • Minimum 8' wide clear sidewalk 61, l 1 v } 6 v a,�4 t }} i t I r > > n Figure 13: Boynton Beach Blvd. District Streetscape Recommendations Area 60 81 Entrance enhancements Intersection enhancements Intersection enhancements • Signage/ Gateway • Directional signage • Entry to Downtown • Pavement / material • Directional signage • Landscaping • Pavement / material • Public art location • Landscaping • Safe pedestrian crossing • Public art location • Safe pedestrian crossing r � ii -.�, mow+ � i , ,p e d� •,/ t 011" Figure 14: Intersection enhancements on Boynton Beach Blvd. ,o- s 5 �- } - a ; n - F a Figure 15: Example of streetscape enhancements on Boynton Beach Blvd. I 82 Boynton Beach Boulevard Design: West of Seacrest Boulevard r 771 w• � s ns WIM , Aq , E , a ......,,............................ ...........e 1!�I 9.A ----- .wwww .f:�-. www. 51W 71 TL Ve 0 ry r; e�r ®IE'b.S�" �,, 1,5.f�` ,�a= x� !ti's 4.a� '-... Isl,t.i' r, Figure `(5: Boynton Beach B'ivd. Plan from f-95 to Seacrest'Blvd. e,A�IK.. V rR„x -- % TL TL r , ik , A Figure 17: Boynton Beach Blvd. Section from 1-95 to Seacrest Blvd. 83 Boynton Beach Boulevard Design: East of Seacrest Boulevard '"s A ,', y u 05 s 5i 'Al F r u _ r. a_ 0 CJ b1 �e�_hn "ea '� 5� Ids ..... .kE .............. l,�s I^`tC� — �FaR ,..........., K3, Figure 18: Boynton Beach Blvd. Plan from Seacrest Blvd. to Federal Hwy. a' r .: e A. a r „ _ s zr n 1", 9.57. r4 +' gas 4`... Figure 19: Boynton Beach Blvd. Section from Seacrest Blvd.to Federal Hwy. 63 84 The predominant existing future land use designation along the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor is Local Retail Commercial. Other future land use designations are Public and Private and Governmental/ Institutional (where City Hall iolocated) and Office Commercial. The Local Retail Commercial designation only extends one-half block tothe north and south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. The lack ofdepth has prevented successful projects from being developed along the corridor. In order to encourage avibrant corridor with the desired private development and public spaoas, it is recommended that the following future land use changes b8made: ^ From 1-95 east to N.W. 1st Street. change Local Retail Commercial and Low Density Residential to Mixed-Use Low. The Mixed-Use Low land use designation should extend the depth of the block north and south OfBoynton Beach Boulevard. ^ From N.W. 1 s Street east to N.E. 3rd Street. change Local Retail Commeroia|, Public and Private Govern ments|/|nodtudona|. Medium Density Reoidenda|, General Commercial to Mixed-Use Medium Future Land Use. The Mixed-Use Medium land use designation should extend the depth ofthe block north and south ofBoynton Beach Boulevard. ^ From N. E. 3rd Street east to the FEC Railroad, change General Commercial, Industrial, Local Retail Commercial to Mixed-Use High future land use designation. The Mixed-Use High future land use designation should extend the depth of the block north and south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. Below is a table showing the proposed land use and zoning designations that will apply along the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor: Table 3: Recommended Futuro Land Use(FLU)Classifications within the Boynton Beach Blvd District [DENSITY TAX LAND USE DENSITY CORRESPONDING ZONING 'y CAP HEIGHT Low Density Residential Mixed-Use 50 MU-2 40 65' Medium 60 100, Mixed-Use High 80 MU Core so 1,517 *Properties located within the]�ODmay reu|evea2omdensity bonus NN 64 85 � MU Low MU- Med MU- High • 20 du/ac • 40 du/ac • 80 du/ac • Max height 45' • Max height: 75' • Max height 150' • TOD Bonuses • TOD Density Bonus ,x7„X YI6,u 9 yin �W t a r-m°�� , J�' 11t"�tAN ,t,,,;� ,tie.. am..� � .aa� ���., t �k ��.`� „N.�,�” ��, 1�' �L � �....,�i��^r�'�r��.,,;���i� .xit� sE t • ih;� J � 7 ,�„�m ,� ��,,,�tai �' � (( t o „ SC s4 t'��I .......,.,; ,,,,,,,illIMF N•. 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T", L Figure 20: Recommended Future Land Use for the Boynton Beach Blvd. District MU Low € Town squarewwww MU- Med MU- High • 20 dulac (incentivized units) € • 40-50 du/ac • 40-50 dulac • 60—80 du/ac • Max height 45' s • Max height: • Max height: 65'-75' Max height 150' • Redevelopment/ infill s 65'-75' • TOD Bonuses • TOD Density • Commercial uses required € • TOD Bonuses (height /density) Bonus • Parking at rear € (height /density) • Commercial uses • Commercial uses • Public greenway to buffer SFR s • Commercial uses required required -- • Two story max at street s required • Max 4 stories on • Max 4 stories on • Buildings set back to allow for € street street pedestrian zone I(I€ Figure 21:Boynton Beach Blvd. Example Projects } 86 87 Create @Ooverlay district for BoyntonBeach Boulevard b} control height Edstreet frontage, building setback, design, uses, and ovana| character. ^ The building shall basetback toaccommodate the pedestrian zone. ^ Active commercial uses shall berequired onthe street frontage ofBoynton Beach Boulevard.Automobile oriented uses, such as, gas stations and car washes, are prohibited. Drive-thrus are only permitted when not visible from right-of-ways and COnOp|8h3|y behind 2 structure. ^ Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard shall have maximized glazing on first floors. ^ Approximately 75% of the lot frontage must be occupied by structure and adjacent to the pedestrian zone. ^ Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard shall have a minimum height of 30' ^ Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard shall be a maximum of 45' in height, any additional height permitted by the zoning districts must be stepped back proportionately to the overall height, a minimum Of1O' d88p. ^ Parking shall belocated tothe rear orside ofthe property. MU-LLand Uses are permitted tohave one (SiO0|S loaded) [Ow Of parking in front of the structure. ^ Only when access is not possible from the rear orside shall curb outs be permitted on Boynton Beach Blvd. ^ All buildings along Boynton Beach Blvd shall have pedestrian access from the right-of-way/sidewalks. ^ The main pedestrian entry, or front door, must be fronting Boynton Beach Blvd. ^ Mixed use projects adiaoentb» oing|a-fanni|yaneaooha|| ino|udegneenvvayoforpnoperbuffehng Staff will review architectural styles and make recommendations regarding Architectural Guidelines that may enhance the character of the District. This process will include public input. 14041 Figure 22: Example Greenway Recommended on First Avenue NN 67 88 4i `�- 4k i 1� ��Ill stjlrs'��is����1 sy4taaiir,IgssSU fps �`, a �S 1 ' �x•��x mii{4y . Y-.- � n 5 G m i �e i I l ��®R� 1A \\l\\\ll�'cr)„'i h..,. � 11. R,r ,.AffliiiIIII,l�� Figure 23: Example of Mixed Use Low Project on Boynton Beach Blvd. Figure 25: Boynton Beach Blvd. District Master Plan e, � , kki\E S 4 r. t, �S � a 1 CxE s ' r 4 s„ s r 5 i s � E ss to MA vest r� s 6s tl � a ��{� ��, }� s� s � ek +EN rte, ��1"•t� i�El �� i a}'�;��Y i f 4 p �,r'. t`ez s a u s 89 t Y+ 151 ) n,s,lsiVN{St;1.'ilt rtitki�t�`rY`•:•�lstt7}))�t111Jililtt4+}r}`1�}�t1S,11+bu ,i s�s1tA411`•k+rYtry�r`�'i �2�� I � ��' t i r j Y far � tr si sylJsln�+'tti itttt ts3�; b}�r ,yh l,�,,rtu 1r. i„ � '� t I r.... - ,4 ?}��� ,} 4 +��?��'i� s.,�1�,-}r 1t t Ss,`ti >}t l` rrSs,`v=, tii a": S rJ tt ,rrt, i�s"i,'� „v,+ �"'t�mi ,_S�1=3 � } �z•�}�''�,1}d- � ,� sr St1'.ivw - `:%.-.: - s tfl,4�f •ti-g zk', <t r,'L4,S;� - t,i�s , r x- 4 r r ly yitt `t m Figure 24: Example of Mixed Use Medium Project on Boynton Beach Blvd. 110 c t a r r , ,1 k 1?jlh4 k1� i u , i ti 1 } 1� 1 t OW46 1!s s '' V11SSY ,r� u i2J � � t fr t I, , „ r S �1k u a ' ,:t �te�4 !jt{�ti a u•ura „. t G s �tv ULi'm ,.y m W' S`% } '_`<S std s f1(,+ e• j ,�} 1 rt Jim ,}ssaiS t lf i '��i' �' tjt 14aVAA��f��J� E k, sil i�Hr' {Y J i 4 t u 69 90 - �1?� t - �� ) a L I U�� t'w FI: 14 I� t , k �l�l st , � � 4 I _ a, itf 7 £S��'�sL�}any)i k�i st z, 70 91 Cultural Dishic . "', i' t o d u��' IIIon Planning C ` all . ng Planning Considerations T h Vision Recommendations 71 92 The most recent planning effort that targeted this area was the Downtown Vision and Master Plan adopted in 2009. Prior to that, the Ocean District Plan was adopted in 2004 to guide redevelopment of Ocean Avenue between Seacrest Boulevard and the F.E.C. Railroad tracks, and the properties surrounding this corridor including "Town Square". The common vision of both plans was to create a cultural district anchored by the Children's Schoolhouse Museum, library and civic uses, and to maintain and reuse the historic structures. The City invested in a streetscape project along Ocean Avenue in the late 1990's. The CRA purchased a historic structure at 211 Ocean Avenue that is in the planning process to be converted to a bar/restaurant, and moved another historic structure onto Ocean Avenue from N.E. 1 st Avenue to create a cafe. In 2011, the CRA developed the amphitheater where most of the CRA events are held. The goal of these projects has been to activate Ocean Avenue as a quaint gathering place and link to downtown and marina. The Cultural District, at 28 acres, is the smallest of the six planning districts. Its boundaries are Seacrest Boulevard to the west, N.E. 1 st Avenue to the north, the FEC Railway to the east and S.E. 2nd Avenue to the south; it is adjacent to the Boynton Beach Boulevard District and the Downtown District. The western section of the District (west of SE 1 st Street) is almost completely occupied by civic uses. The remaining part of the district has a significant number of single-family homes, and several small, older multifamily condo and apartment buildings. North of Ocean Avenue, several vacant parcels are part of a land assemblage targeted for redevelopment. � p Figure 26 Cultural District Location Ma ! ,t � t 1 {) fi fan 72 93 Ili ain"6ait i,Ch llIe"nol'a"i Beach County traffic concurrency thus allowing denser development. The Cultural District has some unique redevelopment challenges. First, the ownership pattern (seven The existence of these transportation-oriented condominium buildings) makes assemblage of designations is afactor in considering where increased developable parcels difficult. The cost and difficulty height and density will occur within the CRA district. of assembling these condominium sites make the The Cultural District,while not an area appropriate for redevelopment of sections of the District a long term the height recommended in the Downtown District, prospect. is located within both the DTODD and the TCEA, supporting the move to higher densities. A disconnect between the current future land use classifications within the Districtand recommendations A third consideration is the public-private partnership of the redevelopment plans has been a source of opportunity for the 16 plus acre civic campus, a confusion for both residents and investors. major potential catalyst for redevelopment at the western end of the downtown core. The relocation of A lack of active uses such as cultural venues, City Hall within this area would make land available restaurants or galleries, discourages visitors from at a prominent intersection along Boynton Beach venturing into this area of downtown. Narrow Boulevard. A charrette was held and study prepared sidewalks or no sidewalks on some streets exacerbate yielding various design options supporting higher the problem. While the civic campus, including City densities and a mixed of civic, residential and retail Hall, the library, the Civic Center and the Art Center uses. attract people during the day, they have no reason to stay in the District. Several factors were considered in determining the land use designations for the Cultural District. First, .r, located directly east of the District is the future site of the station for the planned Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter service on the FEC Rail line,which will serve the South Florida metropolitan region. To improve - - ' land development patterns in advance of station development, the City adopted a Downtown Transit Oriented Development District (DTOD), covering a 1/2v"` {f„ �}�`��«'��` mile radius around the station's location. The DTOD district regulations support increased intensity of development through a 25% density bonus. A second consideration is that the Cultural District is entirely enclosed within the Transportation t �s�4i'1 Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) which, in addition to the residential exception area applicable }� east of 1-95, exempts all development from the Palm ��' Figure 27: Example of District Planning Challenges 73 94 VIIs on The Cultural District is envisioned to be the principal hub for the City's civic uses, public spaces and events. The concentration of public art and other cultural amenities will foster a sense of community. Public events such as the Kinetic Art Expo and the Haunted Pirate Fest are already anchored within the District and attract residents and visitors to experience Boynton Beach's unique character. Ocean Avenue will maintain its character through the creation of an overlay district. Streetscape enhancements are recommended for both Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements and should include: Ocean Avenue • Implement a Complete Streets program for Ocean Avenue to accommodate bike lanes and bike racks, safe pedestrian crossing at the FEC Railway and on-street parking where possible. • Create a curbless festival area between Seacrest Boulevard and S.E. 1st Street • Enhance the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard with a vertical entry feature, with changes in surface materials such pavers and paints. • Add signage at the FEC Railway announcing entry into the Downtown area. • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Addition of canopy street trees • Minimum 8' wide clear sidewalk Minimum 8' wide active use area abutting the building Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales Streetscape Ervhancetents Streetscape Enhancerrients. • On-street parking On-street parking Designate bike lanes faciCit�es Designated bike lanes • Landscaping/street tree improvements • Reduce lane width Enhsr� c��ssa��lks. Sidewalk expansions am repairs Public art along Avenue ur leWfesti al'street section Material and pattern enhancements Figure 28: Ocean Ave. Streetscape Recommendations Figure 29: Seacrest Blvd. Streetscape Recommendations 74 95 • Enhanced street furniture, bus shelters, bike racks and receptacles • Active uses along the first floor of development Seacrest Boulevard • Implement a Complete Streets program for Seacrest Boulevard to accommodate bike lanes and bike racks, safe pedestrian crossings, required on-street parking, and consideration for rotary intersection design at Ocean Avenue • Install public art in key locations • Provide additional pedestrian crossings where needed • Underground overhead utilities Entrance enhancents: Entrance nh nc m ts:: Gateway marking enfry Safe crossing at tracks to ocean Ave • Signage marking entry, to Downtown (( IJ r Ii Figure 30: Example Entry Features to the Cultural District Figure 31: Location of Entry Features to the Cultural District P w,. a SA { u� 1, `rY I I a P i w t Figure 32: Ocean Ave. Festival Street Section 75 96 Reconda��,,ions�: Land Use Town square f Mixed Use Project: Mixtd Use Project: 411-50&VaC 40-50 dWac The predominant existing future land use 13 tAax iwigi,w 7� Ktax hLught I-Y TOO Ekvurus(henglht i dbn'00 designation within the Cultural District R @q Ll N I C- is Public & Private Governmental/ 1 Histom preteroaroon cormy1wrial ...........................P..k.b.I ic ................. Institutional. This designation covers Public parking cryic UW' 'S 16.5 acres and includes the blocks of Green%Jxo City Hall, the library, etc. Other future land use designations are High-Density Residential, Local Retail Commercial and Low Density Residential. In order to encourage redevelopment of this district into an active, economically f r !T r viable area, the proposed land use designation and zoning changes are proposed: V, • Change entire district to Figure 33: Cultural District Example Projects Mixed-Use Medium land use designation Table 4: Recommended Future Land Use (FLU) "Classifications within the Cultural District• ......... E MAX LAND USE OENSITY ' CORRE$PONDING ZONING CN$ Create an overlay district I I AIV HEIGHT ........................................................................................................................................................................ for Ocean Avenue to control MU Core 810 1 150' height at street frontage, rAxed-Use Hpgh 80 ................................................................................................................................. ..................................... ................................... MU-4 60 100 building setback, uses, etc. MM 75' diu id-uU-3 50 se J 50 65� Mem MU-2 40 Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus W FI lure 34: Recommended Land Use for the Cultural District 7 "P Rik 76 97 Create/ modify an overlay district for Ocean Avenue, which encompasses the entire Cultural District, to control height at street frontage, building setback, design, uses and overall character. ^ Ocean Ave will be designed to have a streetwall (building faces) abutting the pedestrian zone. ^ Active commercial uses shall berequired onthe street frontage ofOcean Ave. Automobile oriented uses, such aogas stations, car washes, and drive-thruo. are prohibited. ^ Structures along Ocean Avenue shall be designed to the pedestrian scale and have a maximum height Of35'' consistent for 2 depth of nOiOinOunO of 30'. , Maximize glazing OO first floors , Require street canopy trees ^ Public spaces such asplazas orgreens shall bacreated aspart ofeach project. Staff will review architectural styles and make recommendations regarding Architectural Guidelines that may enhance the character of the District. This process will include public input. Streetwall Design • 35' max fronting Ocean Ave • Additional height must be stepped back • Commercial uses required along Ocean • Public spaces such as plazas or green areas required along Ocean • Maximize glazing on first floor 0 Pedestrian shade igure 35: Ocean e r all Design � � —u°r a;p \ Figure 30: Ocean Ave. Design Diagram 77 98 ss P fY f£� Sl�jfyw�� �7X' �nl S S k v thi �� 1�"�w; a - t Figure 37: Example of Mixed Use Medium Project on Ocean Ave. Figure 38: Cultural District Master Plan a� , `!�}g�,'S� 1J :° `);1�` •'� �1 f t tial . .I�zr,�����,_�5 t ,i! S � 4�(•j„ i Iry�� � `�� - ' S��). - �- ��t#,n�3M5,�siik� �f�k- � Y�l�a,?j,ht��t)1��',-�r�`�' e u. I I !F t `h. , s f n. .Y i �' pJ• I E 78 99 k - \ �5 �Ml{bi � i t s \1 s v t s s t � 1541{il ,, $ �S�{ iSt\��t}�S Hyl t t� r Figure 39: Example ofentryand streetscape in the Cultural District 79 100 'r'S 5 �r»t s is{; ,,,1,tis,�t t` t � _.}i rr,t,ir art ,.i 111:,, t`•,S +����l;tot� t��tt�i ,y1 Sr r,,•.. � ttil �Y�til{',`t#+ S� r r R; a { '�l � Ffti,tli t} !tS t�l� 1 �VAA �'t t { " ' ��INi1{t�ti1t{i�11Mjit >{�II1t tt �� t{s } � � �3 tt � � ���� � am, > iI _ J � tlk t � x 4(9.vRon oll[ Apra- 4 �• � �s pi t,t ; tt„ > i t � pp Shy 9 �p$ 1 C t6s t { Ir t 80 101 D o. to D i t",,r,,� r r tn t o d u��' IIIon Planning C ` all . ng Planning Considerations T h Vision Recommendations i 102 The Downtown District has been included in several planning efforts including the Federal Highway Corridor Plan, the Downtown Vision � r and Master Plan, and the original CRA plan adopted in 1984. It has long been the desire a' 'r of the City to reinvigorate the historic center I� of Boynton Beach. Some progress has been _ x made toward this goal with the development of the Casa Costa, Marina Village condominiums, ' and the soon to be completed 500 Ocean ' } mixed-use development. The CRA has invested in the redevelopment of the Boynton Harbor Marina to create a tourism � destination, preserve a working waterfront and support the boating community. The Agency � planned and constructed the Boynton Beach Promenade that extends from Federal Highway to the Intracoastal Waterway; the Promenade also connects to the City's Mangrove Walk Park �, {,}' �,, and the Marina. K � Eel.. The Downtown District is bound to the north by N.E. 7th Avenue, to the south by S.E. 12th Avenue, to the east by Federal Highway and the Intracoastal Waterway, and to the west by the FEC Railway. The District connects via Federal } i l Highway and S.E. 4th Street to the secondary �.' �! fst,` � development node at Woolbright and Federal Highway. Ym Y Figure 40: Downtown District Location Map Downtown Boynton Beach is easily accessed via I-95 and Boynton Beach Boulevard: the distance from I-95 to Federal Highway is less '`► than one mile. The City's beach at Oceanfront Park is only 1.7 miles from I-95 or, for residents of one of the new downtown developments, a quick walk over the Ocean Avenue Bridge. The Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter rail station is planned for the downtown at N.E. 4th Street between Ocean Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard. This led the City to adopt the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District, allowing for a 25% density bonus within '/2 mile of the future station. 82 103 Ili ain"'Lula i,Ch llIe"nol'a"i A second consideration is that the Downtown District is entirely enclosed within the Transportation Unlike Delray Beach or West Palm Beach, Boynton Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) which, in Beach historically has only had a very small downtown addition to the residential exception area applicable area. It extended from just east of Federal Highway east of 1-95, exempts all development from the Palm to west of Federal Highway at Ocean Avenue. There Beach County traffic concurrency thus allowing have been very few commercial buildings that could denser development. be repurposed into restaurants and stores as Delray Beach has done. Consequently, the first CRA Plan The existence of both of these transportation- adopted in 1984 concentrated on the downtown oriented designations is a factor in considering where area (smaller than proposed in this plan) as a increased height and density will occur within the redevelopment priority. CRA district. The Downtown District's location in the Some of the planning challenges are: center of both the DTODD and the TCEA supports the highest density and height within this district. • Lack of developable parcels — assemblage is required • Property owners have unrealistic expectations of the value of their property � • Not pedestrian friendly No shade trees u- • No public parking areas and little on-street parking �``��<<,_` � • Lack of wayfinding signage • No design theme to create an identity Yp • Limited space on Ocean Avenue to locate retail and restaurant uses ris'11 e is fl 0 ri - Several factors were considered in determining the land use designations for the Downtown District. First, the downtown will be the future site of the station for the planned Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter service on the FEC Rail line, which will serve the South Florida metropolitan region. To improve land development patterns in advance of station development, the City adopted a Downtown Transit Oriented Development District (DTOD), covering a '/2 mile radius around the station's location. The DTOD district regulations support increased intensity of development through a 25% density bonus. Pill Figure 41: Example of District Planning Challenges 83 104 84 105 VIIs on Downtown Boynton Beach will be where people live, work and play in an environment that provides bikeable and walkable access to the beach, restaurants, transit, parks and cultural experiences. There will be areas to gather and socialize. Entrepreneurs will open new restaurants and businesses creating financial benefits to the local economy. Attractive new buildings will provide housing for people of all ages and incomes, and accommodate new shops and restaurants. Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Federal Highway corridor. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements. The enhancements should include: • Create a Complete Street design for Federal Highway including the addition of: • On-street parking • Bike lanes • Enhance median with mature tree canopy (at time of planting) and landscape lighting • Marking of major intersections with materials such as pavers, paint, etc. • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Addition of canopy street trees • Minimum 8'wide clear sidewalk • Minimum 8'wide active use area abutting the building • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales • Enhanced street furniture, bus shelters, bike racks and receptacles • Active uses along the first floor of development • Canopy trees that provide immediate shading at time of construction • Bus shelters with unique design for the downtown district • Underground overhead utilities • Public art in key locations • Additional pedestrian crossings where needed • A greenway along SE 4th Street and Ocean Avenue connecting Pence Park and the Marina, per the Connectivity Plan • An eco-trail connecting the pedestrian zone to Mangrove Park, per the Connectivity Plan. 85 106 To attract new [8Sid8OtS and buSiO8SS8S' the area must p[8S8[t 2 unified vision for the future. Th8[8fO[8' it is recommended that the changes to the Future Land Use map be made using the new future land use/ zoning structure 2Sshown: Table 5: Recommended Futuro Land Use (FLU)Classifications within the Downtown District LAND USE DENSITY CORRESPONDING ZONING DENSITY MAX CAP* HEIGHT High Density 15 R-4 I PUD, PUD 15 45' Residential Mixed-Use 50 MU-2 40 65' Medium MU-3 50 75' Mixed-Use High 80 60 100, MU Core 80 150' General nia C-4 Commercial n,/a 45' Industrial n1a M-1 n/a 45' Recreation nJa Recreation Wa 45' Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus MU- High . 80 dulao; (Zoning MU-Core) Commercial uses required to front Federa�Hwy MU- Med . TOD Bonuses (height density) CommerciJal uses required to front Federal H"ry Suitding frontage required on SE 4101 StrL-et Max 4 stories on SE 411, street Figure 42: Cultural District Example Projects NN 86 107 � t X� �r " r � i. t� P Jf a, t r mi M,�y TV t W14 fi tir t s e 9' o t � 1 EWIN 1t - Tr, g ttit(1}r POr1�isor� fir f k (r yg�� )&I All £�t! Sir��iri���6ki1ri7 t�"lf�J s �r 1 d ,i l�U rglh�rxexfEz�flff tlty rri -s\ � l i t 121f � }�l I—0--my 86 % a ¢d Y A! Y ieY p) r r i � -k :�3 4 1�1�{t� �� IN}�I 7 I is._ k}� cam' � '( r� [t•f, t�.�.,a ITMA s.xs Fo-tfc �D4i '04 ,', . Figure 43: Recommended Land Use for the Downtown District 87 108 In O[dS[ to pnDnOOtS an @CdvS and vv@|k@b|S built SOvnDOnOS[d in the OOvvOtOvvO District, the fDUOvvO0 recommendations apply: ^ Active commercial uses shall berequired onthe street frontage ofOcean Ave.Automobile oriented uses, such aogas stations, car washes, and drive-thruo. are prohibited. ^ The build-to line shall accommodate a ten foot oidevva|k, mature shade trees /at inots||\. street lights and street furniture ^ Buildings fronting Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Boulevard and G.E. 4th Street shall have 0O-9O96window tOwall ratio OOthe first floor. ^ Approximately 75% of the lot frontage must be occupied by structure and adjacent to the pedestrian zOOS ^ Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard or Federal Highway shall have minimum height of 30' ^ Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard and/or Federal Highway shall be a maximum of 45' in height, any additional height permitted by the zoning districts must be stepped back proportionately to the Ov8[2|| height, 2 nOiOinOunO of 10' deep. ^ Parking shall be located tothe rear orside ofthe proparty. ^ Only when access is not possible from the rear orside shall curb outs be permitted on Boynton beach Blvd O[ Federal Highway. ^ All buildings along Federal Highway must have pedestrian access from the right-of-way/sidewalks. ^ The main pedestrian entry, or front door, must be fronting Federal Highway. ^ Where mixed use development is proposed adjacent residential areas, the residential areas shall be protected through the residential compatibility standards and the use of landscape buffers and/ or walls as appropriate. Staff will review architectural sb/|as and make recommendations regarding Architectural Guidelines that may enhance the character of the District. This process will include public input. At Figure 44: 8E4th St. Example Mixed Use Medium Project NN 88 109 � `ix) ien¢gal," Cfi Ib 7 �, �u1� ,lili�Irl IF S ,l f, y,)11a� rk��511 _-w LC'''d'".L k1 1a r nisi"� �i er�ie�ra,. axyclapravi n l ParaItbl Pairkin f " viir4 GSLycie Pas Md"Ir 1P1€vd l'f�§i4{'i ' Parallc[Parking On slte Parking Pedesl,riapi Zone Parallel Pat#ing iC4l PYkI 4 ' Figure 45: SE 4th St. Design Diagram 89 110 g � _ r t� N l t t �vi ,3 f 6�!£(`£ itlj fir s}, ,t, l i����+������}�y���������lirf ti 4t�r I��t�'tr+s�t��s , sh ros i rt. r rt!7 ££ ,,,a JR ) t!£; t r,,}l s ,d, {s f :. �• t � �'� t, � �_ ,x v}}{ir f �t`1 tri { ` 1 r ao S dl v MW , m s v x _ , (� Y r. . r s Figure 46: Example of Mixed Use High Project in the Downtown District 90 111 4� � k,`� { I ! { 'E I... u s rl Be V i{ I g k m y .n}: � inti vy, { #•- � � - �3t. ) ' ry FIs 'I' � � W' Yr ` Adutl ' a I � l A�T ��'� `i�� _ LL�'� Ff`�"}�1+�' est ey •y=lk N 4-4 Figure 47: Downtown District Master Plan 91 112 t,. i ys ) s r Itl f%I r t t. i r z i r � E t r" t S: — ����� F )}ti ik}3s)�l t r;t t tt �r}S�1�ttt�tt 4l tl�ts"'Ni�' t�t�tf�Sff t1 �t tti�lli1 -t��t�rl���i�7t�,F� i�itj)�tfl�'4`t1t 1) t r it, +tt tttl 1t ( IU tt t- st 4t� 7rh�tyt tit ttt 4 t(jt f{ (t1 tJt I�#�1�1������� 92 113 F76 de,rC,,,;il ./ too, -a ,- IS - K *Vol ,I 16 D ' tn �- i' ntroduction Planning Challenges Planning Considerations The e VIIIsIIIon Recommendations 93 114 The Federal Highway Corridor is approximately 2.5 miles long and runs from the north to the south City boundaries. Corridor redevelopment has been difficult, given the glut of outdated commercial buildings as well as land use and zoning generally out-of-step with the changing economic environment and current vision. In 2001, to address the blight along the Federal Highway corridor, the CRA and City adopted the Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan. The Plan was updated in June of 2006. The Federal Highway Corridor District benefited from redevelopment activity more than any other district. The land use changes recommended by the 2001 Plan and its update resulted in the development of 2,358 new residential units in the five new projects at the north end of Federal Highway and eight projects along the south end of the District. The CRA recently completed a capital improvement project in the area of the FEC right-of-way, on the west side of Federal Highway between the Stanley Weaver (C-16) Canal and N.E. 15th Avenue. As part of this project, new landscaping, irrigation, lighting and a new entry sign for the City were installed. This District consists of two sections, North and South. Each section extends north and south from the Downtown District, ending at the City's boundary. On the west, they are mostly bounded by the F.E.C. Railroad right-of-way; on the east, both border on the Intracoastal Waterway. The South and North sections of the District represent the main entries into the City from US Highway 1. There are two major arterial roadways in the district: Gateway Boulevard, an east-west arterial between I-95 and Federal Highway, and Federal Highway, which runs north/south through the entire CRA district. The district is home to two City parks: the Harvey Oyer, Jr. Park with 8.79 acres and the Intracoastal Park with 8.97 acres. Both parks provide residents with access to the Intracoastal Waterway. 94 115 - � a Gateway 5 lgp,,r e � i 10, ManateelBay of_ ���r '�tf 6 tt,�' � �� �r t, °� � i� '+tea•,� �. t � , w`# LL � tr R ,��� ra9ttr �r ptL b�� t , cV E NAve 4 Ilz iia a11,a 11 Ic"rf, One of the most challenging aspects of the north section of the District is theeo ra hic layout 9 9 p Y imposed b the location of the FEC Rail line p Y and the Intracoastal Waterway' nsuThe insufficient depth of land on the west side of Federal Highway makes certain areas undevelopable or at least difficult to develop. On the east side of Federal Highway, the depth of commercial lots is also inadequate to build anything that is m + responsive to the market. Land assemblage is required to create a developable site; moreover, there are only a few vacant parcels. Among numerous outdated commercial buildings, some are vacant and many under maintained. Additionally, many of the uses are not compatible with the vision of the Plan or with - - the adjacent residential neighborhoods. � Another predominant feature that is creating visual blight is the abundance of overhead 9 utilities. Old utility poles often remain after new poles are installed, taking up precious sidewalk space. The sidewalks are too narrow to allow two people to walk side-by-side or to accommodate the installation of mature shade trees and decorative streetlights. There are insufficient bus shelters along Federal Figure 50: Example of District Planning Challenges Highway, even though Route 1 is one of the most used of all the Palm Tran routes. Due to the scale of Federal Highway, the buildings and uses have been oriented to the automobile. There is little in the design of the road, sidewalks or buildings that would encourage biking or walking as an alternative to driving. The drive lanes of Federal Highway are 12'wide, encouraging speeding adjacent to the sidewalk. A major challenge to redevelopment in the area of Federal Highway is the lack of developable parcels. 96 117 EisaMLitt's Con'sII There are several additional factors to consider for The return of passenger service to the F.E.C. redevelopment recommendations along the corridor. Railroad as part of the Coastal Link project will also serve as an attraction to downtown living and The first one is a close proximity to the waterfront, working as the City redevelops. A portion of both including direct access to the barrier island and segments of the corridor is within the Downtown oceanfront recreation areas as well as direct access to Transit Oriented Development District. The entire the Intracoastal Waterway through three public parks corridor, future train station and the existing Tri-Rail located at each end of the corridor. However, it also Station is accessible via a short bus ride on one of makes the District vulnerable to flooding from high-tide the County's most ridden Route #1. events, storm surge, stormwater runoff and, eventually, the related impacts of sea level rise. Areas along the east side of the corridor are especially susceptible to flood damage, with large sections both north and south under FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and storm surge zones extending west past Federal Highway. Portions of these areas are also within evacuation zones for category 3 and 4 hurricanes. Both the north and south parts of the District overlap with the Comprehensive Plan's Coastal Management area, and therefore are subject of all its policies. The main focus of these policies is flood prevention and mitigation, including policies regarding certain uses, development intensity increases and public infrastructure improvements in areas most prone to flooding. All have to be taken into consideration in redevelopment decisions, striking a balance between people's desire to live on the water and the need to reduce threat to life and property from natural hazards. At the same time, the policies strongly encourage that public waterfront access be a part of all waterfront development. 97 118 98 119 VIIs on The Federal Highway Corridor shall serve as a major point of entry into the City and the downtown from both the north and south direction. There shall be a mix of uses that front the road, improve and activate the area. The streetscape will encourage biking and walking by providing shade, attractive lighting and a sense of safety. The single-family neighborhoods will experience an increase in value and become more attractive to buyers. Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Federal Highway corridor. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements and should include: • Create a Complete Street design for Federal Highway including the addition of: • On-street parking • Bike lanes • Enhance median with mature tree canopy (at time of planting) and landscape lighting • Marking of major intersections with materials such as pavers, paint, etc. • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Addition of canopy street trees • Minimum 8' wide clear sidewalk • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales • Require installation of canopy trees that provide immediate shading at time of construction • Underground overhead utilities • Provide additional pedestrian crossings where needed • Create a greenway along SE 4th Street per the Connectivity Plan 99 120 Toencourage land assemblage for redevelopment Ofthe corridor, the Plan recommends the application of the newly created future land use classification (Mixed-Use Low with a density of 20 units per acre) and zoning district (Mixed-Use 1 zoning with a 45' height |innibadon\Thio new land use designation will allow flexibility to develop retail and residential or retail and office uoeo, allowing the market to determine the best min. The Mixed-Use Low would apply to the Federal Highway frontage and to Gateway Boulevard at the Federal Highway Intersection. Currently there is commercial land use at this location; howavar, it is in need of upgrading. Compatibility ordinances will be utilized to minimize impacts of commercial uses OOadjacent residential neighborhoods. To allow for growth within the CRA and the Cih/, it is recommended that the new mixed-use zoning category—Mixed-Use 4 with a density of 60 units per acre and 100' height limitation—be applied at the four corners OfVVOO|b[i0htand FSdS[@| Highway. Ba|ovv is a table of the proposed land use and zoning designations that will apply along the Federal Highway corridor: Table 6: Recommended Future Land Use(FLU)Classifications within the Fedeal District LAND USE DENSITY CORRESPONDING ZONING DENSITY MAX CAP* HEIGHT Mixed-Use High 80 MU-4, MU Core 60-80 100'-150' Medium Mixed-Use Low 20 MU-1 20 45' Special High Density 20 IPUD 20 45' Residential High Density 15 R4. fnfill-Planned Unit 15 45' Residential Development Medium Density 11 R3, Infill Planned Unit 10-11 45' Residential Development Residential R-1A;R-1, PUD Recreation n/a Recreation n/a 45' Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus High Densi�j Residential lb dWar. ght 45' Mixed Use—High 20 d0ac IMU- Low Max heigii-15 Figure 51: Federal Highway(North) District Example Figure 52: Federal Highway(South) District Example Projects Projects NN |UU 121 � LEGEND �> ` ,t �i �I.. .. y� r 5Ju sav l"k P bXi tS -. 1 i ✓�lx k t t r ri ! z 5dw,ti ; — i £?P'1k. 11.1 i 7 _ r it xit: i IY' NO sw�, �ptdl ':�( 1 jllr�u ti'ii45r idi��r rtV jyf�tJi,k Iri,�t t1 rVi1��i 44�}h I SV1r UiiAi t4:� " i r"'tt , ROOM�} a r ii 2 r t �f�iri t(qi r}�{tr -�(ir SV0.��1)r\n I ir1}i ri Ut I �' i i�. lir' � � it«vllir{ilii `''VlllAli�h)(1fr\t�rVr t �)}�` 1 i�jj1 rir V u. r, o r �rN t r `�\\�tt '{ fR 1 ii �rl�S rVgVrf r i i; fl4 I f•4" V �Vs rt n;, 4 I �.,s;<r yit 1 r 1 � �: �l\¢ii � I°{ 14 1 t���Sd�y�'1�1A1� �.,' x-,.:�•� �t .� � �a��V ,.rr , t(t�VV�;gI�L�}�r li. `ah I g �'"t �u � r�,Y� � �Vi}fii�i�{1V } — __ i •; a�a ,r;r�� (r r!i i� V r��4'`��� r r�� i �h I �� VV LAVA t t i..• r r&4f�, I(1;1f I i7���1S1U����\A�1rr1 9rt �l�— - �' - �. I. til $1v - 1,.{.t ✓! t�' i � r�> tl =)4 {rU� 1 tr+u;� r - V - Nt,r I - {6, � u I r r' rlar r�trr it � .:.a, lit Figure 53: Recommended Land Use for the Federal Figure 54: Recommended Land Use for the Federal Highway(North)District Highway(South)District liil 122 The following urban design guidelines are recommended for the Federal Highway north district: • The buildings shall be set back to accommodate on-street parking and the Pedestrian Zone. • All overhead utilities shall be installed underground. • For buildings incorporating commercial uses, these uses must front Federal Highway and shall maximize glazing facades visible from rights-of-ways. • Approximately 75% of the lot frontage must be occupied by structure and be adjacent to the pedestrian zone. • Buildings fronting Federal Highway shall have a minimum height of 30' • Buildings fronting Federal Highway shall be a maximum of 45' in height, any additional height permitted by the zoning districts must be stepped back proportionately to the overall height, a minimum of 10' deep. • Parking shall be located to the rear or side of the property. MU-L Land Uses are permitted to have one (single loaded) row of parking in front of the structure. • Curb cuts shall be permitted on Federal Highway only when access is not possible from the rear or side. • Adjacent single-family areas shall be protected through the use of landscape buffers and/or walls as appropriate. • Building roofs shall have vertical breaks to prevent long unbroken spans. • Building facades shall be articulated with plane changes at least one foot deep with changes in color texture and material. • All buildings along Federal Highway must have pedestrian access from the right-of-way/sidewalks. • The main pedestrian entry, or front door, must be fronting Federal Highway. 102 123 h Q, " c f x Ilk i � r r OIt,. Figure 55: Example High Density Residential Project s 11v r� P � r o, F r Figure 56: Example Mixed Use Low Project 103 124 tlsl,h Mi,=,r, tr ✓i.+'i; ik l�kiltl l��)i{ t��� � - __- Uh, r 1t ,rt1,St,a A t 7 ! ' y ,t't+�11y}������t1 J1 r, 1 s +, i1(C• A S r 1 y�`ir +s, ! �s , f II ? �#t = - �tS ,,�I, i��rAvi(�,){v)I lr��l�is�1{f,�i{il,11+,` �: t} ;r" It S' c ((l, a s rl�l Ij�IS����l}�11➢5{},S�A Si'ij, � �����t������- �� - 1ap1' ! ✓/'r ;t i)��\�l�,t't;! is�ti�tl S,(�(��t 1+1 �S s„+ t, -a 1 +�a,ti s h�11 r���a�� ���� ', f; �, - ��- ji) - ,tl,,�:}� iln�.,th! �� ��� � _ °`'•l�/ 1, tl..i i f »S} i}�... t ��� ��1+��,�.. ��!� -� � — __ - - r�� - +rr-+\� - 11�1,� a.�#j�� �� II '��?{'-,tVk ��ir1� t S �� s4����h,�����P�,.��'�1i1�,tt"'ifio •Na>„s r���£,t,_ � l000le^cjalrt of Boynton fcl& t is f t o d u ct IIIon Planning C ` all ,. ng a. Planning Considerations The e VIIIsIIIon Recommendations i 126 Intro action C. Stanley Weaver (C-Canal) canal to the north, 1-95 to the west, N.E. 3rd Avenue to the south and the The Heart of Boynton District is a 380-acre FEC rail line to the east. The area is within walking neighborhood developed predominantly with distance of the Cultural and Downtown Districts. single-family homes. The neighborhood has several parks, two public schools and numerous A major arterial road—Seacrest Boulevard—runs churches. Unfortunately, it has been the victim through the neighborhood north/south. Martin Luther of disinvestment over the last 50 years. The two King, Jr. Boulevard, once lined with locally-owned Census blocks of Tract 61 which encompasses businesses, runs east/west. this District have the median household income of$20,848, the lowest in the City. There are two public elementary schools in the neighborhood, Poinciana and Galaxy. Both schools To counter the decline of the neighborhood,in 2001 are STEM schools(Science,Technology, Engineering the CRA and City adopted the Heart of Boynton and Math). Community Redevelopment Plan. The Plan was updated in 2014 to reflect the achievements of the There are a number of parks and special use areas original plan and add new projects to reflect the within the neighborhood, such as, Carolyn Sims Community Center, Galaxy Park and Scrub and Sara current market conditions. Sims Park. A number of recommendations of the original CRA Plan have been implemented, including: • The demolition of the Cherry Hill public housing project • The redevelopment of the Boynton Terrace site–Ocean Breeze West– into 21 single- family homes • Redevelopment of Wilson Park and into Carolyn Sims Community Center • Expansion of the Palmetto Greens Park • Redevelopment of Sara Sims Park – Master Plan created, property acquired • Streetscape Improvements on Seacrest Boulevard • Redevelopment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard – Property acquired and Family Dollar developed • Development of new housing – 60 new single family homes developed In partnership with nonprofits, the City and CRA. The Heart of Boynton District is bounded by the 106 127 � � 9 s , , F Al Figure 57: Heart of Boynton District Location Map ' r 107 128 P!i?n,nJL[t&tea 11 IIe"rf, The Heart of Boynton area suffers from an aging the neighborhood; clearly, the road is not presently and poorly maintained housing stock. The CRA designed at a neighborhood scale. and City, in partnership with local non-profits, continue to develop single-family homes, but Both Seacrest Boulevard and Martin Luther King, Jr. there is a need for quality affordable multi-family Boulevard have older, ill-maintained power poles with rental housing. The problem is that—given low overhead utilities, causing a "visual blight." median household incomes—it cost more to build even modest apartments than many of the families can afford. This gap will has to be filled through some form of a subsidy. is t, lll t�� � iz 1 t nl t s S��Ili,t . Another major deterrent to private investment is the visible blight and crime. There are stillx1gyp a number of small convenience stores thatti� 'ti'1 ��� tt ' '' allow loitering and illegal activities for all to see, r discouraging people to buy homes or invest in t businesses within the area. M The District is comprised of small parcels platted in the 1920's – 1930's, during Florida's land Figure 58: Example of District Planning Challenges boom. The parcels are owned by many different people making assembly of a developable site very difficult and expensive. Moreover, many owners have an unrealistic sense of the value of their property. Over the years, the neighborhood has lost most of their retailers and service providers. There is no full service grocery store and only one take- out restaurant. The majority of commercial use '`► is represented by convenience stores. A new Family Dollar store at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Seacrest Boulevard has been a welcome addition, but there is a need for more retail services. The neighborhood is bifurcated by a four- lane Seacrest Boulevard, which has only one signalized pedestrian crossing even though there are two elementary schools in the neighborhood. The width of the road and drive aisles encourage speeding through 108 129 EisaMLitt's Con'sII Several factors were considered in determining the Historic District. There are a significant number of land use designations for the Heart of Boynton District. historic cottages located along both sides of NE A future commuter rail station for the planned Tri- 3rd Avenue and the south side of NE 4th Avenue Rail Coastal Link service, which will serve the South between N. Seacrest Boulevard and NE 1st Street. Florida metropolitan region, is planned for downtown at In order to protect these cottages while allowing N.E. 4th between Ocean Avenue and Boynton Beach commercial redevelopment of the south side of NE Boulevard. To improve land development patterns 3rd Avenue, the Plan recommends that: in advance of station development, the City adopted a Downtown Transit Oriented Development District The historic cottages from the south side of (DTOD), covering a %2 mile radius around the station's NE 3rd Avenue be relocated to the vacant location, including a portion of the Heart of Boynton.The lots on the north side of NE 3rd Avenue. DTOD district regulations support increased intensity of development through a 25% density bonus. On completion of the relocations, a historic district, tentatively called Shepard Funk A second consideration is the Transportation Addition Historic Cottage District, be created Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA)which, in addition within the block enclosed by N. Seacrest to the residential exception area applicable east of I-95, Boulevard, NE 1st Street, NE 3rd Avenue, exempts all development from the Palm Beach County and NE 4th Avenue. traffic concurrency requirements thus allowing denser development. The Plan recommends increasing density within the area where the TCEA and TOD designations overlap. However, because this District is a low- scale neighborhood, no increase in height over 45' is recommended. y: r +.ti+, rti titt(f}��1f��ft titlltri fii�,\1 tt!\ l�i?ti'?�il��`t; '7 --- 1} � } r v r y I Figure 59: Historically significant cottages in the HOB 109 130 VIIs on The Heart of Boynton area will become a model neighborhood, with its unique character and history preserved. The vision includes enriching the original vernacular architecture of the neighborhood, investing in housing and commercial uses, and connecting both through the pedestrian and vehicular networks. Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Seacrest Blvd and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements. The enhancements should include: • Implement a Complete Streets program for Seacrest Boulevard and ML K Jr. Boulevard to accommodate bike lanes and bike racks, widening of sidewalks, decorative street lights, street furniture, and on-street parking. • Marking of major intersections with materials such as pavers, paint, etc. • Enhanced median landscaping • Bus shelters (will be required as part of new construction) • Additional signalized pedestrian crossings (including mid-block) along Seacrest BoulevardAddition of canopy street trees • Creation of a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Minimum 8' wide clear sidewalk • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales • Require installation of canopy trees that provide immediate shading at time of construction • Undergrounding of overhead utilities • Creation of a greenway to connect the greenway proposed along NW 1 stAvenue, Sara Sims Park, and Wilson Park per the Connectivity Plan • Creation of an eco-trail to connect the existing scrub and linear parks per the Connectivity Plan li3 131 l' t i e y " �.r h � � r, , X1..1 � 'a '"" l� � •.� � !�{ ., � ry le � IN �,R � � '.� ��� � ,_ m »�. � .� �+�± b"fl��,t �a�.:�N�. �-=r'--.o•� , ._ l� ,�1 'l W ,< � 'l �� 4�11���E Figure 60. Seacrest Blvd Streetscape Area Figure 61: M JR. Blvd. Streetscape rea 45'Masi. p3. 2#" ',N AD l , fi a ry 6 �s s z Figure 62: MLK JR. Blvd. Street Section III 132 The existing land use designations within the Heart of Boynton District are: • Low Density Residential —5 units per acre (all of this land use designation is concentrated on the west side of Seacrest Boulevard. • Medium Density Residential — 10 units per acre (this land use designation is concentrated on the east side of Seacrest Boulevard) • High Density Residential — 11 units per acre (currently over the Ocean Breeze West development and along W. Seacrest from N.W. 8th to N.W. 9th) • Mixed-Use — 40 units per acre (this land use designation is placed on the CRA-owned Ocean Breeze East block and on CRA-owned property along MLK, Jr. Boulevard) • Local Retail Commercial, General Commercial, Industrial, Recreational, and Public & Private Governmental/Institutional Below is a table of the proposed land use and zoning designations that will apply within the Federal Highway Corridor District: Table 7: Recommended Future Land Use (FLU)Classifications within the Heart of Boynton District AX LAND USE DENSITY CORRESPONDING ZONING DENSITY CAP HEIGHT Mixed-Use 50 MU-2. MU-3 50 75' Medium Mixed-Use Law 20 MU-1 20 45' High Density 15 R4,IPUD 15 45` Residential Medium Density Residential 11 R , II�UD 11 45' Law Density 7.5 R 1-AAA,R 1-AAIB R 1-AA R 1-A,R-1; Residential PUD 7.5 45' Local Retail nla C-2, C- , PCD Commercial n1a 45' General nJa C-4 Commercial n/a 45' Industrial n/a M-1 n/a 45' y PPGIn/a Public Usage n/a. 45' Recreation n!a Recreation Wa 45' Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus 1112 133 Figure 63: Recommended Land Use for the Heart of Boynton District Ful,Ta s � a r 1 4 Z rw � a- "�� £+�� £�ttr d£�f U+it���is.r�„ m, all��i s ',' §§jilt I`t "" 11 it#£§£§ y1�?i{iZldt s t4��f�r I +.�,•. u • �__ `�j {� I f E{ w—... s —�� " �� �tt�t r " 1� �71 '� x � tet. r �� t z I�n4��ISitat t�t a4 t ,. ..sem,. •n r .......... ............ ............. 5; s T "T 15C } rl�wA x t w r£ �t - # ,ts • � K� £ � z �� � is '�£� £ �� � �" Ju£y a t" ),� ' ,l r � � � " £ a :, ,IV :.i 1(z~i U . .. iu �r r �rx� ��IC� t, ,,, i t- � � i` a d•, " !' .^� wz� � ... LEGEND s°xx l'}aumst' i x e§.r s�A Kik Ai Rta�rlF" tlGy�4"werxiPr l6m x3rtla�Pd 9klf.,�.:LUc` =Phi¢e wS+!rsr(.=~nw t..t§Idccl�i�MwuSnri„xrt�`v,,xaPa�� ��6 ?4� H nE,E:F'x�nt us°6'S�xirl 1 4n tV.,P.Ii..M e:3^y.,.:-- ,nw,S 4Fua l66r �¢+LmA stsas i'. 113 134 , There are Ul[88 2[Chb8Ctu[2| abd8S Of historic structures in the Heart Of : MiSSiOO' F[2nO8 Vernacular, and Mediterranean Revival. When building inthis District, new development shall attempt toutilize one ofthese architectural styles. ^ AHistoric Cottage District should be considered adjacent to the proposed Cottage District; vvhara feasible, historically contributing cottages in the area shall be relocated in the Historic Cottage District. ^ Commercial buildings fronting MLKJc. Boulevard and/orSeaoreot Boulevard shall maximize the amount Ofglazing. ^ Residential buildings fronting MLKJc. Boulevard and/orSeaoreot Boulevard shall be designed to have pedestrian access from the main road and have front door facing the main road. ^ All buildings along MLKJc. Boulevard and/orSeaoreot Boulevard shall be set back to allow for a pedestrian zone. ^ Approximately 7596ofthe lot frontage must beoccupied bvstructure and beadjacent h»the pedestrian zone. ^ Buildings fronting MLKJc. Boulevard shall be a maximum of two story and stepped back to continue to the maximum allowed height inthe designated Zoning District. ^ Parking shall balocated tothe rear orside ofthe buildings ^ Curb outs shall be permitted on Boynton Beach Blvd only when access is not possible from the rear or side. ^ When adjacent to commercial uoeo, single-family areas shall be protected through the use of landscape buffers and/or walls asappropriate. Figure 64: Heart ofBoynton Projects Model Block Sara Sims Park� Ocean Breeze, East Cottage District— MY Proposed Historm Cottage District Our NN ||4 135 � Sara Sims Park Expansion Working with residents of the community,the CRAand , its consultant created a master plan for the expansion ,t,% and improvement of Sara Sims Park. The CRA has ""i.. ' ` also purchased seven properties and deeded them to it 1 the City in preparation for the eventual expansion of the park. Staff will review the feasibility of converting a portion of Sara Sims Park Master Plan, along the western boundary, from Recreational Land Use to Single Family. This process shall include a public f/A , meeting, the Parks and Recreation Board review and ,,, recommendation, and Clty Commision approval. Figure 65: Sara Sims Expansion Ocean Breeze East i Stc t tett', y: The CRA owns 4.5 acres of vacant land east of Seacrest Boulevard between N.E. 6th and 7th Avenues. The CRA is seeking aprivate partner to build a multi-family project on the site. Cottage District The CRA owns approximately 5 acres on the block Figure 66: Ocean Breeze East between N.E. 4th and 5th Avenue. The CRA's goal for this site is to attract a private development partner to build single-family for-sale homes in the style of the surrounding historic cottages. e , MLK Commercial u Leveraging CRA-owned land and economic �Ys,rt`ru development rants, the CRA was able to bring p 9 9 a Family Dollar store to the Martin Luther King, "�� Jr. Boulevard corridor in 2015. The CRA ownsrn additional land on the corridor and continues to Figure 67: Cottage District work with developers to attract new and needed neighborhood retail. MLK Multi Family Utilizing CRA-owned land, the CRA is seeking to attract a private development partner to build a multi- family development along the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard corridor. The development may include commercial uses. I I 136 � ( -�rvi t!tr� � - t y 7 rrrin4 t k;{sf tt y � i (,•. e ,r `, t+ Aw NO 'I'M G�WW", i r r I .a �r v� r w• 3 7„� �i riti`tdtt Jt s t nit<,.. -� 'ii - "�•=- +' §"i;1 Y rr,t,Vit#-�n: ,,r,n�;+h,�.{;k'"s a 1tf,i \)ri{f�r���'{}-Z(��aYSi\iY)nr },}r3, „1 l��}»}, ,}�e\s i1 ) \rtr t,'", }f t t'4 i`�,;�<\)\ �s y ��l,ur iitt ' a t tip iJ t`cnsl'`ti t t Figure 68: Example of a Commercial Project on MLK Jr. Blvd. 116 137 ti'.�- 'f i t�ls l) stS sSSs r s£t£I£ i � }ri-irs�s�titVt}}�hSs(1{{V it�t7i r s i - ss 41'li�1545�{)i V£tti�a71 s s �l iJ i sii}{ ;ssi�s IVCs rr 4 tls Ili t l��1�V t){(11 J rt tISS i t g )lis {(£ yl�lilliti�}�s irtt Vih_ is Is l�5ayi s)i rtss I) iIn i s tV s- r P z Y r. ;s rd's' t <,' r s f a✓` v}���d t��r � �,��� ,�yt�1 � ,y �f ' .., �S'iu-' n Y A I s u i t• �t ' a3�,;„ lr£ i - t 1 Figure 69: Example of Multi Family Project on MLK Jr. Blvd. 117 138 y y z I 6 ax 5 2 w a 118 139 Indus tirl"141. Craft Dios i ntroduction Planning C ` all . ng Planning Considerations The e VIIIsIIIon Recommendations 119 140 Prior to this Plan, the Industrial Craft District has ` never been included as part of a Community t, s�4 s Redevelopment Plan. The 49 acre area is entirely comprised of industrial uses; however, there is a burgeoning arts scene utilizing some of the existing warehouses for art studios. It is the goal of the CRA and City to make necessary investments to the Industrial District to ensure its economic sustainability. The Industrial Craft District is located in the ' r westernmost area of the CRA district, bordered to the east by 1-95, to the south by Boynton ,� a, Beach Boulevard, to the west by West IndustrialI Avenue, and to the north by the C. Stanley N Weaver canal. N The area directly to the west of the District is a single-family neighborhood, with minimal buffering against the industrial uses of the r� 4 District. ' � e 14 <( I II ' � fi f y Figure 70: Industrial Craft District Location Map 120 141 Ili ain"6ait i,Ch Ie"n While there are some newer buildings interspersed the types of businesses that would represent a throughout the District, it is an area of older warehouses successful symbiotic relationship between the build in the 1960' — 1970's. Many of the buildings have industrial and art worlds. not been upgraded and are not well maintained. The location of this District is an important The area has easy access from both 1-95 and Boynton consideration given its partial visibility from 1-95 and Beach Boulevard, yet there is little visibility from either ideal access from all directions. (High traffic counts roadway; there is no signage identifying the District. on Boynton Beach Boulevard and 1-95 interchange have warranted the State DOT to plan for a major Some of the business use the public right-of way along expansion.)There is the opportunity for very visible the roads to store broken equipment, causing the area wayfinding signage and branding. to appear uncared for. As the businesses lack parking, the right-of-ways are also used for staff and customer As indicated above, an arts district has emerged parking, and vehicles storage. Also, most of the area in this industrial area; this happened in many other has no sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to walk in the cities where local artists sought affordable rent in street. Moreover, there is insufficient street lighting, older warehouse neighborhoods. Negative aspects making the area feel unsafe in the evening. notwithstanding, an arts district can contribute toward the City's image and local cultural tourism, as The emerging art district, while being an opportunity, is well as motivate investment in public infrastructure also a challenge. Current Zoning Regulations allow for that the area needs. artists studios in industrial areas, but do not permit arty . galleries, which would enable the District to evolve into a unique industrial crafts hub.Additionally, as described i above, the area lacks infrastructure necessary to safely ` accommodate the public events. Lastly, although the art production (i.e. involving industrial materials and processes) may qualify as industrial use by current Zoning Regulations, the art district represents competition for space that the City may intend to 4 reserve for the more traditional industrial businesses ,. that would support the tax base, employment and other economic objectives of the City's Economic Development Program. The City's plan for preserving � and expanding lands available for such uses may s warrant the establishment of a boundary intended to limit the expansion of the arts district. 'i I2 fl tl t�tl gtlglgtl t�Y .e`s.:'q tl s I dey,;3.1i is�.i"s.:'q tl e'".$ "w 1 _�mbVt l\ u. Principal considerations in evaluating the redevelopment potential and vision for this District Figure 71: Examples of District Planning Challenges include its location, the relatively new art district, and 121 142 VIIs on The goal of this Plan is to ensure the development of the Industrial Craft District as a viable, modern industrial crafts district that will accommodate a range of uses and businesses while providing economic benefits for the City. The existing Future Land Use Classification within the District is Industrial; no changes to the Land Use are recommended. The existing permitted uses shall be �� T" expanded to include new uses that would complement 7 " t , I and promote the unique character of the district. W i, ' 1ku ,it t ` Introducing flexibility into the City code relative to � , f permitted uses will help to attract young entrepreneurs. i2))� 01 {j} lig f i9 • ti {� ' � ff Figure 72: Industrial Craft District Future Land Use 122 143 Str88tsC2p88Oh2OC8nO8Ots: ^ Create branding elements including entry and vvavfindingsignage ^ Review LDRo for revisions h» the sign code to allow for signage h» bevisible from 1-95 ^ Installation ofpublic art atBoynton Beach Boulevard , Landscaping enhancements , |OSt@||EdiOO and [Sp@i[ of sidewalks , Addition Ofon-street parking ^ Installation and enhancement ofvehicular and pedestrian lighting ^ Construction of buffer wall between the single-family neighborhood and industrial area t Ow 5'Si ewal 5'-1O'S%vafle 1o'Parallel Parkin 12'One-Way Figure 74: Example West Industrial Ave. Section 124 145 \r} s i,?}ii`,rjt{I if i!(1 s Iii)�i�'ili tai ti j +i1 ttl},t I�I�ry I,yjii ii i)st;'Sr. ts{jy} s,{t t, i� �}r#1a11; s �� } w4 INT it ,h I' )' r� 4 � Figure 75: Example of buffer wall and pedestrian improvements on West Industrial Ave. i 125 146 26 147 A E. Implementation Introduction Planning & Policy Y - _ Development & Capital Projects Initiatives & Programs Introduction The Implementation Guide, covering actions critical to the implementation of this plan, includes three sections: Planning & Policy, Development and Capital Projects, and Initiatives & Programs: • The "Planning and Policy" section covers the amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations,which constitute the regulatory framework for the implementation of the Plan. In addition, this section includes (i) actions aimed at enhancing readiness of selective sites for private investment by changing their land use and zoning to reflect the Plan's recommendations; (ii) Complete Street program; and (iii) the parking study. • The "Development and Capital Projects" section focuses on the specific on-the-ground actions, including the preparation work for the Town Square Project, property acquisition for parking structures and streetscape improvements, signage and entry features as well as establishment of CRA incentives for bringing in desirable development. • The"Initiatives and Programs" list other actions to be undertaken by the CRA as a City's economic development organization, such as marketing, business development and special events. Taken as a whole, the tasks identified within this Guide provide actions and mechanisms intended to directly and indirectly spur new investment and development within CRA. 128 149 Planning & Policy Table 8: Planninq and PolicV m lementation Steps Proposed Responsib Funding Highest ID Project blame Project Description le Party Source Priority Amend Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Comprehensive Element to implement the Future Land Use P-t PIlan Update classification structure recommended by the CRA City City Plan Land Review Land Development Regulations and generate P-Z Development recommendatons to ensure consistency with the CRA Staff/CRA' CRA Regulations Audit Plan Amendments to P-3 Land Implement recommendations produced by the LDR's. StaffiCRA' CRA Development audit Regulations Review of Height Exce ton Adoption of R-4 Zonng District Priority Land Adoption of MU-4Zoning District Development Ado ton t revision of Ocean Ave Overly P-4 Regulations; Adoption of the Boynton Beach Blvd OverlayStaff Staff/CRA Amendments Adopton,+revisions of Sustainable Development regulations Review of Residential Compatibility standards. P-5 Transition Work Establish distract-by-district work plan, prioritize StaffiCRA City Plan redevelopment saes City-initiated FLU' Execute FLU amendments andreZg for sites P-6andZoning for City City Key Sites deemed to be a pnonty for redevelopment Create and adopt a Complete Streets program that P-t Complete Streets will provide roadway and pedestrian area design Staff/CRA GRA requirements for major roadways within the GRA Conduct a study of current and future parking needs GRA District within identified areas of the GRA District and make P-8 Parking Studer recommendatons of how and where to create public GRA CRA or shared parking- Staff will review architectural styles and make P Architectural[Style recommen•dat:ons regarding Architectural Guidelines StaffrCRA CRA Review that may enhance the character of the applicable Districts..This process will include public input- *Consultant maybe hired by CRA to complete this task 129 150 Development & Capital Projects Proposed Responsible Funding Highest ID Project Marne Project Description Party Source Priority A public/private partnership to redevelop the City- D-1 Town Square owned 16.5 acres at the western end of the Cultural CityrCRAlTBD CitylCRNTBD District area The project will inclu=de new civic and private uses. Development Create and adopt financial incentrve programs to D-2 Incentives attract higher paying fobs, hotels, public parking and CRA CRA fulfil service grocery stores to the CRA District D-3 Land ,acquisition Continue to acquire land in strategic locations to CRA CRA implement the goals of the.CRA Plan Parks, Plan for and implement parks, greenways and eco D-4 Greenways and trails within the CRA to enhance quality of life for CRA CRA Eco trails residents D-8 Public Parking Acquire property, analyze financing options and issue CRA CRA Structures. Request for Proposals for development Streets-cape Acquire easements and ROW where needed for D-Fs Easement and streetscap.e improvements CRA CRA RC's Acquisition Affordable Create programs and policies to support the D- Housing development of affordable housing CRA CRA CRA ,+Vayfindi!ng Design and construct a uniquely branded wayfinding D-8 Signage Design program for the CRA and each District CRA CRA D-9 Critical Street Target, design, and build critical street crossings CRA CRA Crossings, throughout the CRA Boynton Beach D-19 Entry Feature at Design and build a unique entry future at 1-95 CRA CRA Table 9: Development and Capitol Projects Implementation Steps 130 151 Initiatives & Programs Proposed Responsible Funding Highest ID Project Marne Project Description Party Source Priority 1-1 Workforce Reviewamend the Crty`s Workforce Housing City City Housing Ordinance 1-2 Land Assembly Create programs that remove barriers to land GRA CRA Assistance assembly Clean and Safe Implement projects that include Neighborhood Policing, 1'-3 Program Code Enforcement and Litter Reduction to improve the CRA CRA appearance of the CRA Distnct. Business Support CRA Economic Development Programs to 1-4 Development provide incentives to expand existing businesses and CRA CRA Program to recruit new businesses to the CRA Distnctn Marketing and promotional initiatives utilizing various Marketing media outlets to market the CRA District and ets 1'-5 assets, to showcase redevelopment efforts, programs CRA CRA hnitiatrves and incentives, special events and available redevelopment oortunities. Small Business Marketing and promotion of existing and new or emerging businesses within the CRA District utilizing 1-6 Marketing emerging CRA Program various: media outlets to encourage long range success. Create and implement unique special events and 1-7 Special:Events, community activities that showcase redevelopment CRA, CRA Programs; efforts and opportunities as well asexisting businesses within the CRA District. Boynton Harbor Continue to provide financial investment to improve, 1_g, Manna maintain and promote this unique asset to ensure its CRA CRA ongoing success.. Table 10: Initiatives and Programs Implementation Steps 131 152 { 23 y^y� �\\ 13 153 r `n- 133 154 134 155 rrP Iro: Federal Hwy > €� m V/ �� 17Y"LTSSILT... i f�:L[L11C[S.LTSZC.. S.T.C?-IS:CLS7:IL1T."J.� ............ MLK Blvd HER Boynton Beach Blvd ® AM ' Ocean Ave. I f ::ASF 11:Tt7' _- f, Woolbright Rd Legend ac t f�itf r, Low w Den;„€CpF:r cuv, M&Jeu€n Def u1m,q t0 du,,au H€S�h Ds;nsllye`R1 sS€. ar" r-Nice Relail (34mural Commercial OEM ixe 4 �Core o�uac r .-mb lr trS�f C e North 135 156 136 157 Federal Hwy COCn 11,E (D C/) �.1Z7171❑7 I L L17.(_� Ll.7IL177ITS7711� ",ffg LTi , MILK Blvd y} .,� Boynton Beach Blvd r ,�sL,—L7 _ Ocean Ave. EWE ft r JU-MIL�7 - �) rxrz':�7 JJJrr7ssr` ru rcc LEGENDWoolbright Rd 'Craugo ioiial( lai�1•u�Grr�[�lY �, � s„i � hlagfa Don lty Residential(HD,R)1 5 dufa I i�k,hlJ��li! Spoci,al I I lgh Duansiqy Residential f SHDR y 20du,,ac Rolan Comillorcal(LRC) �s�rir�rrsi�'�arr�rna���cul�C�Cf'�, U90 Low(MIJIL)20,611fac MPaAIXOd UAl MOCIIIIilii MUM)-s[)111,140 lr�S�sQtis, 2V TOD North 137 158 138 159 � 1 1 C 1 m � �tsf�llti: l t P b � i 4A g t „ Compretc Streets Streets f Ecus`gaits Bike Lanes(exislia'rrg), - f Ile Bake Lanes JD Greenway Park% r Porm(.,if int r st N 139 160 140 161 General Questions Pretaining to CRA thought they were, while 41% thought that they were not. 1. Do you think the CRA should fund Workshop#4: The majority (74%) thought they connectivity improvements? were beneficial. The participants were presented with a list of proposed connectivity improvements, including: (i) complete Boynton Beach Boulevard District street design for selected facilities; (ii) greenways connecting parks and acting as buffers between land 5. Do you think Boynton Beach Boulevard use categories; (iii) ecotrails connecting conservation should be a Complete Street? and pedestrian areas; and (iv) bike lanes. The participants were shown a rendering of the eastern section of Boynton Boulevard (between Workshop# 3: The majority(90%) said "yes" Seacrest Boulevard and US-1), improved with Workshop#4: The majority (85%) said "yes" a landscaped median, bike lanes and a wide landscaped sidewalk with benches. 2. Which do you feel needs the most improvements: pedestrian (sidewalks); bike/ Workshop# 3: The majority (90%) said "yes." park facilities; vehicular(streets); none; all of the Workshop#4:All of the respondents said "yes." above? Workshop # 3: The majority(56%) felt that "all of the 6. Is this type of transition between above" need improvements; 26% felt that pedestrian commercial and residential uses appropriate infrastructure need them most and 10% thought for this portion of Boynton Beach Boulevard? street do. The participantswere asked to respond to a rendering showing a wall and a landscape buffer separating Workshop # 4: The majority (56%) felt that "all the proposed commercial redevelopment fronting of the above" need improvements; 26% felt that on Boynton Beach Boulevard from the single family pedestrian infrastructure need them most and neighborhood to the north. 10% thought street do. Workshop#2: The majority (78%) said "yes." 3. Do you agree with the new land use structure? 7. Would you like to see improved Participants were shown a table with the proposed commercial spaces on Boynton Beach changes to the current future land use classification Boulevard, west of Seacrest Boulevard, and structure is the example shown appropriate design for Boynton Beach Boulevard, west of Seacrest Workshop # 3: Some 49% of the participants Boulevard, and is this scale and type of agreed; the remaining responses were equally redevelopment appropriate for this portion of divided between those who did not and those Boynton Beach Boulevard? unsure. Before responding to questions #7,#8 #9, the Workshop#4: The majority (83%) agreed. participants were shown: #; • slides assigning density, height, uses and 4. Do you think that the new zoning districts selected design features for different sections are beneficial? of the area; Participants were shown a table with the modified a rendering of the subject section of Boynton future land use classifications and the corresponding Beach Boulevard lined with one-to-two story changes to zoning districts. retail/ commercial buildings, with a setback allowing for a sidewalk, landscape buffer Workshop # 3: Some 49% of the participants and public space fronting the buildings to accommodate outdoor seating for restaurants. Workshop # 3: The majority (84%) would like to see improved commercial spaces and 79% thought the design was appropriate. 141 162 Workshop # 4: The majority (89%) would like Workshop # 2: The majority (61%) said "yes,"while to see improved commercial spaces and 57% the remaining responses were equally divided thought the design was appropriate, while 27% between "no" and "not sure" (both at 19%). disagreed. ...as worded above was only asked at 12. Do you think this building scale is appropriate Workshop#2; the majority (70%) of agreed that for a Downtown? both the scale and type of redevelopment were The participants were shown a rendering depicting appropriate. one- and two story retail uses lining a street corner, with outdoor restaurant seating, and two tall (over 10 story) Cultural District residential buildings placed at a significant setback from the commercial component facing the street. 8. Would you like to see more restaurants and retail on Ocean Avenue? Workshop # 3: The majority (51%) disapproved of the proposed scale while 45% thought it was Workshop# 3: The majority (81%) said "yes." appropriate. Workshop#4:All of the respondents said "yes." Workshop # 4: The overwhelming majority (96%) found the scale appropriate. 9. What do you think is an appropriate building height fronting Ocean Ave— 35 feet, 45 feet, 65 feet, or 100 feet or over? Federal Highway District Workshop # 3: The majority (62%) thought that 13. Do you think efforts should be made to 35 feet was an appropriate height, while 24% improve the walkability of Federal Hwy? supported a height of 45 feet; 8% and 6%, The participants were presented with a list of potential respectively, favored the last two choices. streetscape improvements, including widened Workshop # 4: Some 30% of respondents sidewalks, enhanced lighting, an addition of street thought 35 feet to be appropriate, an equal trees and of safe street crossings. percentage of respondents (32%) chose a height of 45 feet and 65 feet, and 5% favored a Workshop# 3: The majority (88%) said "yes." height of 100 feet or over. Workshop#4: The majority (93%) said "yes." Downtown District 14. Would you like to see more community commercial on South Federal Hwy? 10. Do you support improving the The participants were shown a rendering picturing one- connectivity between Boynton Beach Boulevard and two story commercial buildings along the South and Woolbright Boulevard, along Federal Hwy Federal Highway, placed at a significant set back from and SE 4th Street? the street, with on-street parallel parking and enhanced The participants were presented with a list landscaping. #; of improvements benefiting connectivity and enhancing the streetscape along both streets. Workshop # 3: The majority (53%) supported additional commercial uses, while 46% opposed Workshop# 3: The majority (88%) said "yes." the idea. Workshop#4: The majority (83%) said "yes." Workshop # 4: The overwhelming majority (93%) would like tosee more commercial uses. 11. Is ensuring a superior environment on 4th Street and Pence Park Important? The rendering showed to the participants depicted three-story townhomes fronting SE 4th Street, responding to a concern that the residential components of mixed-use development fronting US-1 would back onto 4th Street. 142 163 15. Do you want commercial uses fronting the Industrial Craft District entire length of North Federal Hwy? (In addition to "yes," "no," and "I am not sure," the fourth option was 19. Is this type of transition between "only at the Gateway Boulevard intersection.") industrial and residential uses appropriate for this portion of the Industrial/Craft district? Workshop#3: Some 42%of participants responded The participants were asked to respond to a positively, 21% rejected the idea and 28% selected rendering picturing a multicolor wall separating the the Gateway Boulevard option. district from a residential neighborhood to the west. 16. Do you think commercial uses should be Workshop#2: The majority (78%) said "yes." optional as a part of a Mixed Use Low project? 20. Do you support the CRA funding the Workshop#3: The majority(69%) thought so, while proposed streetscape improvements? 27% opposed the idea. The participants were presented with images of the proposed improvements, including on-street Heart of Boynton District parking, utilities placed underground, and sidewalk repair/additions. 17. Is this Scale and Type of Infill Appropriate for Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the Heart of Workshop#2: The majority (85%) said "yes." Boynton District? Workshop# 3: The majority (86%) said "yes." The rendering showed two-to-three story townhomes facing the street, with a sidewalk, on-street parking and 21. Do you support the addition of new landscaped islands. The majority (72%) said yes. industrial craft uses? Workshop#2: The majority (72%) said "yes." Workshop# 3: The majority (89%) said "yes." 18. Would you like to see more community retail 22. Do you support encouraging arts uses in in the HOB? the Industrial Craft District? The participants were shown a rendering of the Seacrest Boulevard/ Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Workshop#2: The majority (74%) said "yes." intersection featuring a grocery store/ retail uses with outdoor restaurant seating on the north east corner, across the street from the existing Family Dollar. Workshop# 3: The majority (88%) said "yes." 143 164 144 165 i r4F YNTON EACH CRA Redevelopment Plan ........ 710 N, Federa� Nghway Boynton Beach FL 33435 r r h" 166 Contents � M����4������~�4�� � ~ .~ INTRODUCTION. .~�~~~°~~ . ~~�,=-__________________________________--�. About the Boynton Beach Existing redevelopment The �D�_________________________________________-7 � �����M��~��������N�M�� �������M�M���� � ��~ ~�~�~~°~� ^�~~~�"=~�"°"°~~ ~~~�"=��° POPULATION AND HOUSING Population Estimates and Population Cha[aCte[iStiCS_____________________________________________________________________11 Race and EthDiCitv 11 ---------------------------------------------------------------------' Age and HDuSehD|d (�DRlpOSitiDD_____________________________________________________1� Education and |DCDRle ______________________________________________________________j7 HDRle {)VVD�[Shi�_______________________________________________________________________________�4 Age Dfstock Residential Property values Single-Family HDRleS----------------------------------------------------------------�� TbVVD ~26 Condominiums and CDQpe[ativeS___________________________________________________________��� Rental Apartment SELECTED ECONOMIC INDICATORS Employment by Household Effective Buying |DCDRl�L_________________________________________________________3� Worker Commuting ~~~ FUTURE.° U°~E. °.-A"=D USE. AND =~O"=°"=G CONDITIONS..............................................................37 Future Land Use aDd ��DDiD�___________________________________________________________________3� TCEAaDd Coastal Residential D~ BUM0 T CON 3 Current Use City- and CRA owned Inventories Historic PUb|iCArt_______________________________________________________________________________�� � M������������������ ��4����M�M4���� INFRASTRUCTURE. � � ' �� � ` � � ' ������������������������������ Water, Wastewater and sewer iRlprove men tS '86 Identified substaDdaKj �n���L_______________________________________________________________��7 F(eC|aiRled \A�d�r___________________________________________________________________________�7 F(DadS 92 Pavement Street St[eetLighting _92 Median Landscaping 92 167 a Figures � M����4������~�4�� � ~ .~ ~,~ . . .~�~~~°~~ . ~~�,~_____________________________________^�_ B~ SOCMO4 ECONOMIC CONDMTMONS9_ Figure 1: 2010 Census Block Groups Figure 2: Transportation Analysis Zones____________________________13 Figure 3: Pe[CeDtB|�CkS_____________________________________14 Figure 4: Pe[CeDtHiSp�DiCS__________________________________1� Figure 5: Median Age _18 Figure 6: Population Over Figure 7: {)De+Pe[SDD Figure 8: Population with Bachelor's Degree or Figure 9: Median Household Income.. Figure 10: Home Ownership Figure 11: Commute of 30Minutes or More________ _33 C~ FUTU NRIE 1K.-AND USIE AND ZONING CONDITIONS _ _ �� Figure 12: Future Land Use ________________________________-�.4k0 Figure 13: �DDiD�L_______________________________________41 D~ BUMH T CONDITIONS �� __ Figure 14: Land Uses Downtown Figure 14B: Commercial Uses Downtown ���CtDrL________________________4� Figure 15: Land Uses Northern Section 48 Figure 15a: Commercial Uses Northern ��CtDD__________________________4� Figure 16: Land Uses Southern Section__________________________ 5O Figure 16B: Commercial Uses Southern �CtDD________________________'�1 Figure 17: Vacant ChvQ. Figure 18: Historic Properties Figure 19: PB[kS |Dm�Dt�rv____________________________________�3 Figure 20: Public Art ........ 7 Diagram 1: Structures Inventory- Federal /ND�h\________________________j�� Diagram 2: Structures Inventory- Federal /��Duth\ Diagram 3: Structures Inventory- Diagram 4: St[uCtuneS |Dm�DtD��(�u|tu�d___________________________-�� Diagram 5: Structures Inventory- |DduSthad____________________________77 Diagram 6: St[uCtuneS |DmeDtDry- BOyDtDD Beach B|vd~______________________�� Diagram 6: Structures Inventory- Heart DfBOyDtDD_______________________�1 �~ MNFRASTRUCTURIE CONDITIONS 8 5 Figure 21: Utilities Improvements Northern Section.. Figure 22: Utilities Improvements DDvvDtDvvD ���CtDD______________________�k� Figure 23: Utilities Improvements Southern ���CtDn_________________________�1 Figure 24: ROadQ���UD��tO��__________________________________84 Figure 25:4J|�yS__________________________________________�� Figure 26: Sidevvalk |Dv�DtD[y_________________________________�� Figure 27: Bus RDute_____________________________________�7 169 a, 170 •The 1998 expansion was approved y Ordinance 98-33. It includes areas along the Federal Highway south and north of the downtown, and a small industrial area west of the pAbOLIt the Boynton BeaCh CRA Interstate 95. Concurrently, the City adopted a re- Under Florida Statute Chapter 163 Part III, local development plan for the expanded area, named governments are able to designate parts of their "Boynton Beach 20/20 Redevelopment Master jurisdictions as Community Redevelopment Areas Plan." This plan was superseded by several plans after a determination that "slum and blight" criteria developed after the year 2000. have been met. Examples of conditions that can support the designation include, but are not limited Today, the CRA encompasses 1,650 acres. During to, the presence of substandard or inadequate the years following the last expansion, more land structures, a shortage of affordable housing, inad- has been added as the City approved redevelop- equate infrastructure, insufficient roadways, and ment-related annexations of unincorporated County inadequate parking. To document that the required parcels on the south end of Federal Highway. conditions exist, the local government must survey the proposed redevelopment area and prepare a Finding of Necessity. If the Finding of Necessity lE isfi ng Rf dev f io � �f nFNia ns determines that the required conditions exist, the Currently, there are four adopted plans guiding re- local government may create a Community Re- development within the CRA area and a never-ad- development Area to provide the tools needed to opted draft plan for the Boynton Beach Boulevard foster and support redevelopment of the targeted Corridor. The adopted plans include the Heart area. of Boynton Plan, the Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan, the Ocean Consistent with state law, in May of 1982 the City District Community Redevelopment Plan and the of Boynton Beach declared the downtown area, Downtown Vision and Master Plan. generally encompassing the Central Business zoning district, to be "blighted," and subsequent- There is some geographic overlap among the ly created the Community Redevelopment Area plans, and they differ slightly in terms of the scope (CRA), and the Community Redevelopment and focus. Below is the short overview of each Agency to administer its programs and activities plan: (Resolution 82-KK). The boundaries of the orig- inally designated area were expanded shortly •The Heart of BoyntonPlan was updated thereafter, in October of 1982, by Resolution in June of 2014 (Ordinance 14-008). The planning 82-BBB.As per state requirement, the redevelop- area consists of the area updated by the 1989 ment plan for the "Downtown Boynton Beach" was plan. The original plan for this area was adopted adopted in 1984 (Ordinance 84-32). in December of 2001, under the community selected name Heart of Boynton. The planning Following the same "slum and blight" determina- process involved extensive public participation, tion process, the City implemented another small including five charrettes. Strategic Planning expansion of the CRA in April of 1984 (Resolution Group, Inc. (SPG) led the effort, in partnership -II). Two other significant expansions of the with the RMPK Group and JG Associates. CRA followed in 1987 and in 1998. The 2014 update was completed in-house by the • The 1987 expansion included a 519-acre City-CRA planning team. The team held a meeting area bounded by the C-16 canal to the north, the with community stakeholders to obtain input Florida East Coast Railroad to the east, Ocean on proposed redevelopment options. The plan Avenue to the south and Interstate 95 to the west generated eleven recommendations, including (Resolution No. 87-QQQ). The updated CRA land use and land development recommendation redevelopment plan with the expanded area was changes allowing for an increase in intensity of adopted in December of 1989 (Ordinance 89-49). development in selected areas east of Seacrest This area is referred to as the Heart of Boynton. Boulevard. There is a minimal design and archi- tecture section included within the plan. 171 These include the Transit Oriented Development - The Federal Highway Corridor Community district around the future transit station, cultural and Redevelopment Plan is a June 2006 update to the civic campuses anchored by government services, original 2001 plan, which was developed to include neighborhood centers along Martin Luther King, Jr. the Federal Highway Corridor's CRA expansion Boulevard and the Federal Highway linear park and areas referred to as the North Subarea and the gateway. South Subarea. The plan divides the corridor into five planning areas, and delivers analyses and The plan analyses focus on urban design, but subsequent redevelopment strategies for each area. comprise also regulatory assessment and economic The plan update does not revisit two original market and market considerations for the overall area as well analyses, the first one supporting a potential for a as for each of the "Big Moves." convention hotel, and the second additional retail and office space in the downtown area. It also makes few Aside from the plans reviewed above, the CRA has changes to the original recommendations. a never-adopted draft Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor Plan, and two additional documents to Although the plan does not include an urban design support redevelopment efforts; the Urban Design and architecture section, the recommendations call Guidelines manual, adopted by the CRA Board in for the creation of development standards and design 2006, the 2005 Boynton Beach Community Redevel- guidelines for bulk and building massing as well as for opment Agency Economic Development Plan and the architectural themes. 2006 CRA Housing Needs Assessment. - The Ocean District Community Redevelop- ment Plan was created in-house by an urban design- er-led planning team and was adopted in February The Goai 2004. The plan features two alternative redevelop- The goal of this effort is to amend, restate and con- ment scenarios for the District with detailed design solidate all CRA plans into a single document. While recommendations for each. The plan's main focus is separate "districts" have been identified and may the City-owned land which represents 40% of Ocean warrant individual attention because of their specific District's total area. This area is referred to as the character and unique issues, staff aims to create a Town Square-Public Campus. The plan also includes consistent, comprehensive urban design framework design concepts the areas along Boynton Beach for redevelopment strategies in the CRA area. The Boulevard, Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, consolidated plan will therefore present clear overall as well as for the area adjacent to the FEC and the vision for the entire area, easy to understand by the single-and multi-family areas. reader and the end user seeking to determine oppor- tunities for successful projects. The planning process included two in-house workshops and two public workshops for community stakeholders.Aside from the alternative subsection designs, the plan includes four broad recommenda- tions suggesting changes of land development regu- lations as well as creation of signage and of design recommendations for structures and street furniture. - The Downtown Vision and Master Plan, adopted in January 2009, is an update of the original 1984 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan. The planning process was headed by EDAW, Inc. consulting group in partnership with AECOM, Inc. and ERA, Inc. It involved stakeholders and City residents though a series of public meetings and visioning charrettes. The Master Plan provides a strategic framework for implementation of goals through five priority action items named "Big Moves". 7 172 I 173 B. Socio- Economic In Conditions POPULATION Population Estimates and Projections Population Characteristics Race and Ethnicity Age and HouseholdComposition Education and Income HOUSING Home Ownership Age of stock Residential Property values Single-Family Homes own o es Condominiums and Cooperatives Rental Apartment Properties SELECTED ECONOMIC INDICATORS Employment by Industry Sales Household Effective Buying Income Worker Commuting tterns 174 l f) I'%,s Iii jU f"... ",aTION Methodology. Current population numbers and projections for the study area covered by the CRA Con- solidated Redevelopment Plan are based on two sources: the U.S. Census and the 2013 Palm Beach County's Population Allocation Model. Whereas for the U.S. Census, the geographical units are Block WW Groups, the Population Allocation Model employs Transportation Analysis Zones (TAs). Some of the geographical units are only partially enclosed within the CRA boundary (see Figures 1 and 2 on the following pages). Unless otherwise specified, the ter "extended" CRA or a study area is used through- out the report to indicate that the information includes data for those parts of Census tracts, Census blocks or TAs which are located outside of the CRA. Population characteristics data draws on the Census'American Community Survey 5-year (2009-2013) estimates, or, in cases of large margins of error for small samples in that dataset, on the Census 2010 figures if available. o Ess ' J:",'roje,-fi - ions Since Traffic Analysis Zones No. 402, 403, 509, and 520 (bolded and italicized in Table 1) are only partly located within the CRA area, the total current and projected population figures include a signif- icant number of people residing outside of the CRA boundaries. For example, using 2013 estimates of CRA-only population for the aforementioned zones (based on the Census block group population TABLE 1. Population projections by Traffic Analysis Zones: extended CRA area TAZ 2012 2013 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 401 1,095 1,113 1,237 1,294 1,377 1,458 1,539 402 e4 6 3,535 3:545 3:567 3:,632 3,733 3,797 403 3,651 3,715 3,775 3,900 4,001 4,094 4,150 501 257 205 273 297 323 350 371 502 1,593 1,540 1,504 1,004 1,990 2,190 2,350 503 579 590 730 020 1,007" 1,185 1,351 504 472 409 532 510 000 1,003 1,194 505 040 070 09`3 991 1,393 1,037" 2,271 505 277 205 255 250 515 549 570 507 75 70 95 115 150 170 100 509 977 957 1,013 1,050 1,091 1,134 1.153 0-10 020 055 079 1,025 1,510 2,044 2,051 0-11 1,359 1,394 1,495 1,754 2.,113 2,42.0 2,570 512 52.1 531 532 535 551 521 535 513 707 717 720 729 745 771 797 0-19 955 953 1,149 1,450 1,525 1,6271 1,595 5201 943 1 9531 9931 1,0501 1,060 1,074 1,091 TOTAL 18,734 19,125 19,833 21,315 23,916 26,387 28,520 Source: 2013 Population Allocation Model. Note:TAZ No. 484 has no population and thus is not included. l 175 figures as well as number of dwelling units and average City's household size) would reduce the total 2013 CRA population estimate for that year from 19,123 to appoximately 12,000. As expected, the high densities proposed for the downtown and the adjacent neighborhoods (as explained in the Future Land Use and Zoning chapter of this report) generate a much higher projected 2012-2035 popula- tion growth rate for the area within the listed TAZs than for the City as a whole (52% as compared to 27%). IF"'OpUlation CharaCteristKls RaCe and EthnICIty The extended study area has a significantly lower percentage of White residents (51.9%) and a higher per- centage of Black/African American residents (41.6%) than the City as a whole, but a similar share of Hispanic population. As Table 2 shows, Block groups 61.002 and 61.003 (the Heart of Boynton community) are predominantly Black/African American, with 91% and 89.4% of Black population, respectively (see also Figures 3 and 4). Areas located east of Federal Highway are predominantly white. TABLE 2.The largest race and ethnic groups as percent of total population by Census block groups, Census 2010 BLOCK Percent Percent Percent GROUP POPULATIONS White BlackJAfrican Hispanic/ American Latino 57..014 557 34..5% 57.3% 18-7% 57.022 2,544 32.4% 59.7% 12.5% 57..024 1 ,043 89..0% 5-7% 10-9% 61..001 978 88..8% 6_7% 8..6% 61..002 1 ,607 5-1% 91..0% 4.7% 61..003 1 ,141 6_4% 89..4% 6..4% 62.011 2,384 38.8% 52.4% 17.2% 62.012 1,069 50.7% 41.9% 18.0% 62.021 1 ,236 80.8% 12.0% 17.4% 62..022 874 96.1 % 1-6% 3.2% 62..031 1 ,002 57..9% 30..2% 16-5% 63.001 861 79..8% 14..5% 14-9% 63.004 949 94.0% 2.8% 3.8% Total Area 16,245 51.9% 41.6% 11.9% Citywide Census 68,217 62,4% 30.3% IZ0% 2010 Citywide AC 69,257 62.2% 31.5% IZ0% 12008-2013 .1 L ,I Note: One race only. Block groups bolded and italicized in Table 2 are only partly located within the CRA area. Block groups 57.023 and 60.121 are not included, as they CRA-enclosed sections do not have residential uses.v ll 176 CENSUS 2010 BLOCK GROUPS wholly or partially enclosed within the CRA boundary 7 h, RIO .. it m .. .......—�.. �. .. :: i at Blvd `'"........... c a Cir • atali .-. .. . r'' ... --- _ s Park Ridoe.BlvrE ... L o eIt— 11th . r� o i m i n m ZI 4 m r � 1ili Y s nena ven r SO outh Blvd : IH t u Cyt I � tl is 5 ` t I — y ... -z 4t —s ...... r'f.Dr.......r th e.. ........ ..........�.. 63 004 0 4375 875 1750 2625 3500 W 35 h Ave ..... .. �.........� Feet . .a._._.._._... Figure 1 l 177 TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS ZONES wholly or partially enclosed within the CRA boundary n' lO"du tr al a i 4 arbour ter ick 7 t AY Lr ',�, �,•' �� r a; 20th L6 y Cate akB O j ...�. - � rsy �� z I 1 ii jJt r Lali Q `. r Z 14 x r f94 ii n r d B.y.tofi V 01 Ell N E „ l. r r pPsehaven Dr Sou tkerJr Coss es " Wm r Rd t ill 0 437.5 875 1750 2625 3500 Feet ' W35 hAve= , { ��•� � Figure 2 ;k 178 POPULATION OF ONE RACE - BLACKS/AFRICAN AMERICANS as percentage of population, by Census Block Groups, Census 2010 eH�r�Sou u„ St '>> E xCatah r f - - ` r c l� Z!� V ar ,� - r f j th A— L9 v d � g Le end IT ba � r 6.8%-21.0% 21.1%-30.2% `i. �r ✓ i �� 419/o. 30.3% 0 to 42.0%-59.7 59.8%-91.0 RA Boundary MEZOMMC nP0 :_ d art — outh Bwa t 1, {� 5�'1, Note:Citywide percentage of Blacks/,4frican Americans is 30.3%. tl 1 it, �z NI W n N - _ r.- �a 0 437.5 875 1,750 2,625 3,500 Feet g a Figure 3 179 HISPANIC/LATINO POPULATION IN NUMBERS AND AS PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL POPULATION by Census Block Groups, Census 2010 moo. i � ter m r nl a a Iv ,s a4 a � �t 4 'f � atali r a `0 v e -- - - 11th - -- N vd . a e ....... ... . r .....�.... L ..:: Legend f�� t 0.032000-0.047000 I _ J ........ 0.047001-0.086000 ....... ......0 .... r 0.086001-0.149000 r N t .149001 0.187000 CRA Boundary Note Citywide percentage of His anic/LL a tino population was d outh Blvd 12.8%. W rs - �rr,ta 0 4375 875 1750 2625 3500 Z t } h , arcrrr� ....�...... �lh Feet............ W 35 h Ave _------ Figure 4 nma i 15, 180 Age and HOLIsehold Composition TABLE 3. Median age and selected age categories as percent of total population by Census block groups, Census 2010 BLOCKPercent Percent 65 GROUP POPULA-nON under 18 years and over Median age yea rs of age 57-014 557 29-4% 3_4% 31-8 57.022 2,544 22.8% 16.9% 41.5 57-024 1 ,043 14-9% 20-6% 47-6 61-001 978 10-9% 16-8% 47-8 61-002 1 ,607 24-7% 15-7% 37 61-003 1 ,141 29-2% 8-70% 32-7 62.011 2,384 26.5% 6.2% 32.5 62.012 1,069 21.4% 7.1% 35.6 62-021 1 ,236 13-7% 12-2% 38-1 62-022 874 2..9% 69-5% 72-2 62-031 1 ,002 15-6% 36-7% 50-4 63-001 861 14-5% 12-3% 35-9 63.004 949 3.5% 53.1% 66.3 Total Area 16,245 19.1% 19.3% X C itywide Census 68,217 1 2010 21.4% 419 2dC itywide A C S 8-2013 69,257 18.7% 22.2% 4.x,3 A review of Table 3 and Figures 5 and 6, depicting population age characteristics, shows that area-wide numbers are likely skewed by numbers for four block groups only partly located in the CRA. The recal- culation of percentages for the CRA area without these block groups lowers the percentage of youth under 18 from 19.1% to 17.5%, and increases the percentage of population 65 years and older from 19.3% to 21.3%. Generally, residents with the highest median age and the highest share of people 65 years of age and older occupy areas east of Federal Highway. Block groups in these areas also have a lower share of youth under 18, between 3% and 16%.Areas with the highest percentage of population under 18 include the eastern part of the Heart of Boynton district (29.2%) and the northernmost block group of 57.014. Block group 62.022 has the highest share of older population, nearly 70%. (Most of the area of this block group is occupied by the age-restricted Sterling Village condominiums.) Figure 7 shows the percentage of 1-person households in the total number of households for block groups in the (extended) area under study. By and large, the highest share of 1-person households coincides with areas with a highest percentage of population age 65 and over. For example, in the block group 62.022, persons living alone constitute 55% of all households, and 42% of these persons are aged 65 or older. I 181 E.&M-ation and InCome This section draws on data from the 5-year pooling (2009-2013) of the American Community Survey's sam- ples. Because of the small sample size and significant margins of error, individual numbers should be interpret- ed with caution. TABLE 4. Educational achievement and median household income Percent poputation BLOCK GROUP POPULAMON 25 and older with a Median househo[d bachelor's or higher income degree 57.014 557 26.0% 522.262 51.022 2,544 6.1% S30,821 57-024 1.043 47 _1% S3&897 61-001 978 N_7% 563.229 61-002 1-607 12-9,% 522-0,09 61-003 1-141 10-1% 520-714 62.011 2,384 18.8% S44,955 62.012 1,069 11.3% S32,958 62-021 1.236 14-9,% S46-318 62-022 874 21-2% 532-875 62-031 1-002 183% S29-517 63-001 861 62-4% $49.861 63.004 949 28.7% S46,381 Total Area 16,245 23.2% X CityMdle 69,257 25.2% 44, Note: Bolded and italicized block groups are only partly located within the CRA area Even though the educational attainment of Boynton Beach residents has improved since 2000, the City lags behind in the "Bachelor's Degree or Higher" category with respect to the County's level overall as well as with respect to some of its neighbors. The data suggests that education level as measured by this category may be even lower within the (extended) CRA area: in 7 out of 13 area block groups, less than 20% of the population has a bachelor's or a higher degree. As Table 4 indicates, block groups 61.002 and 61.003, encompassing the Heart of Boynton District, are two of the three block groups with the lowest median household income. As expected, their residents have low level of educational achievement, with 13% and 10%, respectively, of population 25 years of age and over holding a bachelor's degree or higher. (See also Figures 8 and 9.) The relationship between education and income implied by the data is more complex for block groups with high median age and high percentage of one-per- son households. For example, one of the block groups in the second highest median household income (block group 63.001 with an income of$49,861) has the highest share of population with a college or an advanced degree; however, that is not true for a block group of 61.00, which has the highest income, but where only about one-fourth of residents hold a bachelor's or higher degree. 17 182 MEDIAN AGE by Census Block Groups, Census 2010 ,� .... ter ,.--. m antu.. atalir r Park Ridge BIN } ®: Nt B ntom vd Legend © 31.8-33.4 .: t,•- 33.5-37.1 .-u....... § € 37.2-45.4 rn 45.5-63.9 64.0-72.2 b CRA Boundary Ixi ht-.Ptc1 ~ .._. Note:Citywide median age " v was 41 years. P :: } ......... -rnmumi.,. outh Blvd S x U _ ff t I tI. mya' r ....... a i 0 437.5 875 1,750 2,625 3,500 111 C / ,:,• Feet W 35 hAve / Figure 5 l 183 CRA AREA POPULATION 65 YEARS AND OVER by Census Block Groups, Census 2010 cC E27tnAv Inter gos m c -NE 26th Ave y N 2 th A v L o S m n ve .o D N m > w :❑ tA � 2 w G teway H z o Gate Lak t uanWn,Blvd 4, Z �1 Gat way Blvd - acs � a it S 16tH Ct GI' Catalin Dr 1 the t Park Ridge Blv e 2 ^ ❑ N 14th E14 ve4 �` z y C rtmaBly NW 13th Ave ®® o ® v zZ u n � 2� o� � � ve Ell Ave �r O ZZ 3 in the King m z — NE 9th ve+ a 3 N V ^ Q V � B � O � z a NE h Ave m e Old B ynton '— m � Oy Z Vtaire r. to o Gondola C ra ni N 3 q nt B a' Boynt Beach Blvd ., NW st N1s 1st ve NE Ave vd Legend Nf 'I ceanA s.. W Oee nA a ,;E O. Yl}. -o v SE 1 Av Si v ao S 1st ve SN 2nd Ave } f, 3.4% N O can Dr S Std ve r v., �stptt � 3.4%-9.3 m SW 4t Ave E4 Ave 9.3%1-12.3 SW5t Ave t 6the E6Ih v. i} }Is�rrl ca �[ 12.3%-20.6% o SW 6th e Sy. SW 7th ¢' 76 a p :�E Z 8th e 20.6%-36.7% e « 1{� Is }' y N SW 9thA �s)5£rSe�l � 36.7%-69.5 Je `I w ZChA e CRA Boundary thAv - SW 3thA a -W Ii> r s'v,S v W Wooln mri t Ra E gol�r lam,ht�i�} Note:Citywide percentage F d 3 of population 65 years or > Wo bright Rd .. N nn vd older was 21.4%. m 1 Main Blvd m outh Blvd N ❑ C SW 19t A m H U oo_ S 21 a a U N 2 d v rn 23rd Ave e � a E2 2 rd v SW 24th v 25th e •..�SE 25 Ave r{ri �,5�iln''� o ®0 m -SW 25th Ave N� O o B S 25th PI n€mxaa of p 6t ve rn a SE27th Ct rtt} �tyttt7.D r 6 3 v 7t k m —97th ye w m e u SW 21tnPl 7th t N W 28thAv SW thAve 2 th Sun et Rd 2 y co � m E31 Ae i rtrDrNSW.3thAe _ n Mi 0 437.sa�s t,�so z,625 3,500 Feet �rf"0 S 3 h ve ££,fi�rltjt� r SW 35thAve }�I Figure 6 I � 0111 s 3ern ct Neptune.r 19 184 ONE-PERSON HOUSEHOLDS percentage of all households, by Census Block Groups, Census 2010 J r t, -._ S}teaaq 1` EES. i ztt I m i ' } _.. �. - - Park Ridge gly ,�-;•1c' '� � i... c � WK.._.. _ - - l_ V- Legend 77.5%-79.6% } 19.7%-22.4% , 22.5%-37.4% rr 4P t 31.5%-39.2% o 39.3%-48.7% a A 48.2%-55.4% N T � ! ` Woore R VF 4L .........M CRA Boundary x.-. N vd �s[--.-- Note:Citywide percentage of __ II Dur gwd 1-person households was 34.3%. y �V Id ' t.. T .7/7 I N i 7i ,.._.�._ ._.. 0 4375875 1,750 2,625 3,500 Feet Figure 7 ,r 0 185 POPULATION WITH BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER as percentage of population 25 years or older by Census Block Groups, 2009-2013 ACS 5-Year Estimates i r ���..... 0 � .ter o Y i r an Lv v • n �� I s .... ..... ...... �— Cir I atali r o park Ridge Blv t u e OI.... nto ;t1` s �n , ....�u t SE s E2n Legend 4 � C ... 6.2%-11.3% S a�Z * � `.;,t,1r"' 11.4%-14.9% t Illj;, 15.0%-21.2% 21.3%-28.7 8.8/0 62.4/0 .... ❑n❑ o CRA Boundary a -- Note:Citywide percentage of d ,x oum Blvd population with Bachelor's degree or higher is 25.2 -2 Gi,, h J L � t ... t N rnxsrzl �— �p �1 r r..Dr.�IS.••3 th e.. x. . 0 435 870 1,740 2,610 3,480 �I ( Feet W 35 h Ave I i _ I -' ......... Figure 8 l 186 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME by Census Block Groups, 2009-2013 ACS 5-Year Estimates I ham. '•' ' , ter U 4SIr antu atahr ,,,.C . — ... ...... ..t C l e... 11th_ I Q ...� B t c > OI nto... " .... v - vd Q astz n € Legend I $20,714-$22,262 _ F � $22263-$30821 - .. . $30,822-$32,958 I $32,959-$38,897 M $38,898-$49,861 1 k ' CRA B Oun dary Note:Citywide median household N vd income is$44,390. outh Blvd 7 O o ' y – x fl aun N ...... j. a �; .-4 0 437.5875 1,750 2,625 3,500 Feet - �... Figure 9 22 187 'The estimated 201,31 POPUlation within the CRA bOUndaries was approximately 12,000, 'The rIUmbers generated by the Palm Beach COUrIty POPUlation Allocation Model show a 52% projected p0pUlation growth in the extended CRA area for the 3 2012-201C05 period, 'The CRA p0pUlation is approximately 52% White, 4,20% Black/African American and 12% Hispanic, Nearly one-fifth of all residents are 65 or older: the areas with the highest median age are located east of the Federal Highway, The level of ed do as meaSU :re d by a percent of people with a bachelor"s or higher degree is block grOUPS, less than generally low, in '7 OUt Of 13 20% Of POPUlation achieved it, Median hOUsehold income is low in MUch of the area, in 2 3 188 iOUSIN Homeownership The 2010 Census figures show that the study area had—at that time—a significantly lower rate of home- ownership than the City as a whole. The current percentage for a few block groups may be lower still, as more rental developments were built in recent years. City-wide, the home ownership rate was 72.8% in the year 2000; it increased during the housing boom, and then proceeded to drop following the reces- sion and the ensuing lending restrictions. The block group 62.021 had, at 31.07%, the lowest share of owner-occupied housing in the area. The chief and relatively recent contributor to this tenancy profile of the area is the Las Ventanas community with 494 rental units. Homes within the CRA were also more often designated for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. The share of such homes was high in the area east of Federal Highway: for example, in the block group 62.022, the percentage of such homes was nearly 61%. Since this means that they are only occupied part of the year, it lowers the potential pedestrian traffic, ani portant factor in creating a vibrant down- town—one of the main strategic goals for the City. TOTAL Percent Percent units BLOCK NUMBER OF OCCUPIED for seasonal, GROUP HOUSING UNITS owner- recreational or UNITS occupied occasional use 57.014 288 220 60A% 0.90,,E 57.022 1,190 921 47.3 13.4% 57.024 681 509 58.7% 9.0% 61.001 751 L29 56,3% 21.6% 61.00'2 587 521 64.5% 0.0% 61.003 454 39L 38.2% 0-11% 62.011 810 710 62.8% 0.7 62.012 524 441 66.7% 4.3 62.021 1,049 630 31.7% 15.1% 62.022 1.03,8 076 82.,6% 62.031 747 034 37.5% 27.9% 63.001 669 480 v2.L% 123% 63.004 1,024 924 72.9% 36.4% Total Area 9,807 7,100 56.1% 16.8. Citywide 2010 36,289 29,104 66.4% 9.2"Census . Citywide ACS 2009_ 36,993 28,846 66.1% 11.7% 2013 'i 189 Age of Stock The 5-year (2009-2013)ACS survey indicates that about 60% of all area units were built prior to 1971. The highest share of older housing stock was in the block group 62.022; it was also very high in the Heart of Boyn- ton district, at 86% and 78%, respectively, in the areas west and east of Seacrest Boulevard. Residential J:")roperty VE Wes This section draws on data provided by the Palm each County Property Appraiser's Office (see the Current Land Use Profile section elsewhere in this report for information on parcel-based use distribution). Single-family Homes There are 1,287 single-family homes within the CRA, with the median market value of$76,400 and an average (mean) market value of$157,636 (the significant difference is due to the fact that the values of the 97 high- est-value homes are much higher than most of the values in the set, with 16 homes assessed at more than $1 million.) Some 794 SIF homes, or about 62%, are homesteaded. This results in the taxable value distribution presented in Table 7. The median taxable value of a single-family home in the area is $42,901, while an average value is $99,766.About 500 owners of single—family homes (39% of all) pay $200 or less in City taxes. TABLE 6. Single-family market value distribution,2014 Number Percentage of pencentage at�ve MARKET VALUE of SF total number of homes SF homes Less than $50 K 208 16.1% 16.1 $50 K or more, but I,ess than $100 f 646 50.29/6 66.4% $100 or more. but less than $200 190 14.84,E 81 .2% $200 K or more, but less than $300 70 5.4% 86.6% $300 K or more, but less than $500 76 5.9% 92.5%o I More than $500 K 1 97 1 7.5% 1 100.m Source: PBC Appraiser's Office TABLE 7. Single-family taxable value distribution, 2014 Numb�ff o f Pe-rcenta2!�, of total Cumulative. TAXABLE �,,ALUE SF homes number of SF percentage homes Less than $50 K -172o 55.Q% 55.9' $50 K or more., but less than $100 K 2S6 22.2%' 78-1 $100 or more., but less than $200 K 116 9-OPID 87-1 $200 K or more, but less than $300 K 44 3AR,0 90-6 $300 K or more., but less; than $500 K 81 6e3%' 96-8 IMore, than $500 K 1 40 1 3.1 100.0 Source: PBC Appraiser's Office 25' 190 Roughly 50% of 670 townhomes in the CRA area are homesteaded. Overall, a median taxable val- ue of a townhome is $101,383, and the average $130,621. These values—especially median—are significantly higher than those of single-family homes, a result of both lower rate of SOH (homestead) program participation and a significant percent (about 38%) of stock built since the year 2000. These developments include Waterside, Estancia, The Harbors, Coastal Bay Colony and Murano Bay. As Table 8 shows, only about one-fourth of all townhomes have a taxable value below $50,000, while 56% of single-family homes do. TABLE 8.Townhome taxable value distribution, 2014 P erc entage of total Number of Cumulative TAXABLE VALUE number of townhomes percentage townhomes Less than $50 K 166 24.8% 2 4.8 0,,E $50 K or more., but less than $100 K 15' 25.4 48-2%', $100 or more., but less than $2 00 20 0.Q $200 K or more, but less than $300 K go 14_8 93_9%' $5001 or more, but less than $500 K 32 4-8% 98_.7?"' More than $500 K 1_3%' 1 00-ORID, Source: PBC Appraiser's Office CondominiUms and Cooperatives There are 4,485 condominium units and 245 cooperative units in the CRA multifamily buildings. The lat- ter are all part of Hampshire Gardens, an age—restricted community built in the 1960's (median taxable value $27,500). The median taxable value for all the condominiums is $58,300. Most of the condo stock consists of older buildings developed in the 1970's and early 1980's, with a median taxable value of$38,500. Newer condos, built since the year 2000, include Bayfront, Marina Village, Tuscany on the Intracoastal and Casa Costa. The median taxable value for these developments is $143,000. TABLE 9. Condominium taxable value distribution,2014 N Percentage of total Tumber of Cumulative TAXABLE VALUE condominiums number of percentage condominiums Less, than $50 K 2._12 22Q 47_12�,`D 4-7-12% $50 K or more., but less than $100 K 1.45; 50_-172 -7 $ 100 or more, but less than X200 K -7-35 I- 15_33�,`e 93-17% $200 K or more, but less than $500 K 241 5-10 RID, 9 8-2 7�,D' $500 K or more, but less than $500 K so 1_69%' 49.96 More than $500 K 2 0_04%' 100.001 Source: PBC Appraiser's Office 2 6 191 lrw"Zentai apartment properties There are 197 parcels developed with small rental buildings containing less than 10 units; the majority of these properties consist of older duplexes, built in 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Among the rental properties with 10 or more units (26 parcels, 12 owners), one-half were developed between 1957 and 1974 and include between 10 and 24 units. The only larger apartment development in this group is Hatterras, with 6 buildings and a total of 72 units. Larger and newer apartment communities include Manatee Bay with 180 units, recently completed Manatee Seaview Apartments (80 units), Peninsula (70 units), and Seabourn Cove (2 properties with a total of 456 units). Within the Preserve at Boynton Beach, 114 units in 9 buildings are included in an income-restricted apartment community, while units in the remaining 6 buildings sell as condominium townhomes. Of the first three developments, Peninsula is the most expensive, with 3-bedroom waterfront units renting for as high as $3,275 as of February 2015, compared to the $2,800 rent for a 3-bedroom unit in Seabourn Cove. 27 192 HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE by Census Block Groups, 2009-2013 ACS 5-Year Estimates ter .tix .. - r any v 14 1 �yy atah � .._.. _. Park Ridgo BI � � 6 a t j _ ....... �- N .... - .... ......... U m N Q O N B ' e OI nto... Z[[3 V ... ...r..t::: t...l – vd J Legend 377% -38.2%. o w S t 38.3%-52.5 y r t. i t � �01 try 52.6%-62.8 N ` \ 0 0 62.9% -72.9% til J o ri Rd 73.0%-82.6 ❑��00' Id—'-- N wd E Lf� CRA Boundary Y 9ht._. .... : outh Blvd � Note:Citywide homeownership rate is 66.1 t _ C a r 0 4375 875 1750 2625 3500 s - y N 1 .. 3 h e N _.. Feet .:� t Figure 10 N r 28 193 1 AIMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS: Some 60% of homes were bUilt prior to 1971, At 56,1%, the area had a significantly lower share of owrier-oCCU pied homes than the Citv as a whole 'CerISUS 010 The 2015 homeownership rate may be lower still, with 900 rental apartments bUilt since 2010, Some 1 % of es were e e r seasonal, recreational or occasional pUrposes: of a concern is a high share of SUch homes in the downtown area east of Federal High way, lowering the potential of achieving desirable pedes trian traffic, Median valUes of homes in all categories are low, '78% "I of single-family homes and condominiUms and 48% of wnhomes have a taxable valUe be $100 K, 29 194 ;(`,9=I 9= I.E.CONOMIC INDICATORS The geographic unit for data in this section is a Census Tract. However, only two tracts-61.00 and 62.02-are completely enclosed within the study area. All of the remaining tracks transect the CRA boundary, extending west to Interstate 95; track 60.12 extends even further west, past the City bound- ary' The part of 60.12 enclosed within the CRA is a self-contained industrial area with a small but grow- ing arts "district."At the southernmost section of the CRA/City boundary, a 5-acre section of Tract 65.01 is developed with three commercial properties; its remaining portion lies outside of the City. Except for the analysis of the commuting patterns, which uses ACS block group-based data, this sec- tion draws on the 3rd quarter 2014 Nielsen's Business Facts summary data (2-digit NAICS). 1-mployment by IndUstr, y As Table 10 shows, the (extended) study area is dominated by small businesses, employing 20 or few- er people; on average, businesses employed about 7 workers. Tract 62.03, with two commercial nodes on the southeast and southwest corners of Woolbright Road and Federal Highway, has, at 16.4%, the TABLE 10. Establishment-based employment in the extended study area CENSUS TRACT 57.01 57.02, 160.12 61.00, 62.01 62.02 62.03 63.00 65.01 TOTAL Number of Firrns* 35 119 x 296 436 178 129 367 X 1,560 Employment 259 502 X 1,961 3,390 917 1,030 3,203 X 11,252 Employment Density Uobsfacrej 0.77 0.75. X 3.11 7.12. 4.34 2.95 3.87 X 3.21 % F i mi s vi2,0 or M, are E rn ploy ees 5.7% 5.9% X 7.6% 5.5% 5.1% 16.4% 4.1% X 7.80% %-Ernp-loynientin X X Retail Trade 2.7% 11.8% x 19.5,% 5.1% 5.1% 10A% 11.7% X 22.4% ------------- He alth carel'So cial 1.9% 18.1% 4.6% 4.7% 241.1% 22.7% 72.6% 20.5% Ass ista nce x x -Ac-corn m-o da-tion'Foo % 263% % % %0.0 . 163 1.9 7.7 25.8 0.6% 11.9 _d Services x X ---Construction 4.2% 4.6% x 11.8% 14.3`'3 2.9% 1.3% 2.2% x 7.7% 'P_r jfe_s_s 6o-n a I_!S'o_ie n-t-if 3.1% 14.3% 9.1% 3.5'�'3 22.7% 9.6% 2.3% 5.4% ic� Technical X X Real E S:Fa feTP_j_n fa F' --------Le-as in 18.1% 7.8% X 16% 1.8% 6.5,% 1.4% 1.4%1 X 3.1% Finance InsLirance 0.0% 1.6% X 3.0% 1.7% 7.6% 4.5% 0.6% X 3.0% - ----------- Educational Services 57.9% 0.0% X 8.7% 5.2`t'3 0.7% 0.4% 0.8% X 3.1% -------- ---- A d rn i n.I'S u p p o rLON,as to M a n a g rn.1 Re m e d i ati 5.40e� 6.2% 2.0% 2.4% 5,.9% 0.1% 0.8% 2.3% on X X Admim'strate'on 0.0% 0.0% X 2.1%,' 47.4% 0.0%, 15.5% 0.0% X 8.4% % EMPLOYED IN OTHER, INDUSTRIES 6.6% 9.4% x 193% -12.1% 16.7% 8.6% 7.1% X -12.1% *Except Public Administration. Note: No data for tracts 60.12 and 65.01 were included. The out-of-CRA part of tract 60.12 covers large commercial job centers around Congress Avenue and Old Boynton Road.With the total employment of 8,811, it would have skewed the summary statistics. 0 195 highest percentage of establishments employing more than 20 workers. Generally, employment densities as measured by number of jobs per acre are low. This is especially signifi- cant since most of the area within Census tracts 61.0, 62.01 and 62.02 is part of the Downtown Transit-Ori- ented Development District. The employment densities in these tracts are 3.11, 7.12 and 4.34 jobs per acre while the Community Center station, a model for the Boynton Beach Downtown TOD District, stipulates densities between 45 and 65 jobs per acre (see the 2012 Florida Department of Transportation's Florida TOD Guidebook). The industry with by far the highest share of total employment in 2014 was retail trade at 22.4%, closely followed by health care/social assistance at 20.5%. The share of the next two industries, accommodation/ food services and construction, was much lower at 11.9% and 7.7%, respectively. Of the two Census tracts fully enclosed within the CRA area, tract 62.02 has a relatively high concentration of the healthcare and social assistance jobs, and the highest share of professional/scientific and technical assistance jobs. (Tract 63.00 clearly dominates in healthcare employment due to the location of the Bethesda Hospital within its borders, but the facility is outside of the CRA.) Retail trade dominates in tract 61.00. For parcel-based information on selected group of uses, see also the analysis utilizing the Florida Depart- ment of Revenue's land use codes (The CRA Current Land Use Profile section of this report). Saies Since tract 60.12 has both the highest job number and sales per acre (see Table 6), and its major commer- cial section is outside of the CRA area, it was again omitted from the table as was tract 65.01, located mostly outside of the City. Among the remaining tracts, tract 62.02 ranks first in sales, but has fewer than one-half the number of jobs per acre than tract 62.01. However, its employment-by-industry profile shows a significant share of healthcare and professional jobs, generating higher per-job sales than establishments present in 62.01 (where the City Hall is located and 47% of workers are employed in public administration). TABLE 11. Employment and sales'density TRACT 57.01 57.02 61 62.01 62.02 62.03 63 AREA Area in Acres 338 671 628 476 211 350 828 3,502 Jobs per Acre 0.77 G.75 3.11 7.12 4.34 2.95 3;87 3.21 Sales per JAcre iri 57,9231 120,2951 5944271 839,1281 984,1411 372,186 7,90,985 536A611 196 HOUsehold Effective BUYirIg Income Effective Buying Income (EBI), also referred to as disposable income, is defined as income after taxes; as such, it represents an area's purchasing power. (The Buying Power Index (BPI), not calculated here, is based on a formula which includes effective buying income as well as population and retail sales.) Table 12 shows EBI density-aggregated household effective buying income per acre-for Census tracts in the extended study area. Within the downtown area and vicinity (1-mile buffer around the intersection of Boynton Beach Boule- :M vard and Federal Highway), tract 62.02 has the highest EBI density. Even though it does not have a high median household income, it has by far the highest number of households per acre. Population density and average effective buying income determine the magnitude of an area's buying power. TABLE 12. Household Effective Buying Income TRACT 57,01 57.02 61"00 62.01 62.02 62.03 63.00 Area in Acres 338 671 628 476 211 350 828 N u mber of H au s ehold s 1,664 2,230 1,735 1,532 1,624 1,300 2,669 Number of Households per a cre(Gc,c,upied 4.92 3,.32 2,76 3.22 7.21 3.72 3.22 dwelling units per acre] Aggregate Annu al $57.5 $90.6 $77.5 $67.1 $77.3 $52.5 $155.9 Household E BI, in m ilion s Average Household EB1 $34,666 $40,626 $44,644 $43,804 $50,722 $40,371 $58,404 IEBI per acre j $169,928j$135,044j$1 23,340 1 $140,1366 $365,,E,651 $150,14,01$188,2821 Worker COMMUtirIg Patterns There are no workers in the "Workers over 16 Commuting 30 minutes or over" category for block group 62.022. This can be explained by the age distribution: 62.022 has the highest percentage of people 65 and over (69.5%) and a highest median resident age of 72.2; thus, it also has a very low labor force participation. TABLE 13. Selected commuting indicators BILOCKGROUP 57.014 57.022 57.024 61.001 61.002 61.003 62.011 workers over 16,drovealone 91.8% 67.2% 93.8% 81.5% 77.0% 81.8% 80.0% %workers over 16,commuting .30 minutes of over 24.5% 24.0% 37.4% 22.7% 7.0% 13.4% 24.5% BILOCKGROUP 62.012 62.021 62.022 62.031 63.001 63.004 Citywide workers over 16,drove alone 73.9% 69.5% 92.1% 85.8% 94.7% 96.4% 82. 0% workers over 16,carr muting .30 minutes of over 16.7% 25.6% 0.0% 14.8% 55.3% 32.9% , 343 0% 197 CRA AREA WORKERS WITH A COMMUTE OF 30 MINUTES OR MOR by Census Block Groups, 2012 5-Year Estimates m ,N v E Gately Blvd d N Z Gat ilway Blvd 1' r,p Mar in Luther Win d Q c e OId.Boynton Z E o nton Bea` W Boynt InBeach BlvdCD E O' ao N N N (bright Rd- E' > Wool bright Rd m 0 437.5 875 1,750 2,625 3,500 C Feet v i W 2 4 E 23rd a rNU � Golf Rd SW 23rd Ave'. Legend 0.0%-7.8% r�� roe r1 7.8001%-16.7% EM 16.7001%-22.7 22.7001%-25.6 :. 25.6001%-38.1 38.1001%-55.3 F BB CRA Boundary 2 Figure 11 ;k;k 198 r4 199 NFutU M OMA-r YOF KI�Y FINDINGS: As of the 30rd qUarter of 2014, 1,560 private firms in the area employed 11,252 people, anaverage of '7 worker's per' ' fi rm, Retail 'Trade dominated employment at 22,4% of the total, followed by Healthcare/Social Assistance at 20,5%, Employment density (jobs per acre), was a low 3,21, Density in areas located in the Downtown 'Transit- 3 Oriented Development District varied from 3,11 toT112, MUch below 45-65 recommended in the COMMUrlity 200 201 C. Future Land UseIn Zoning Conditions Future Land Use & Zoning TCEA & Coastal Residential Exception 57 202 by the City to 64 acres of land located in the downtown area. TCrEA & Coasta Residential IL-AND USE. & ZONING ,ExCeption The City has 18 Future Land Use classifications Future development in the downtown and sur- (including a Conservation Overlay); 14 of these rounding neighborhoods will continue to be facili- are present in the CRA, as shown by Table 14. tated by provisions contained in the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA, see Figure The maximum densities of the Special High Resi- 12) designation, established in 2005. The TCEA dential, Mixed Use and Mixed Use-Core categories designation constitutes a flexible transportation can be increased by 25% for properties located concurrency option approach, aimed at reducing within the Downtown Transit-Oriented Develop- the adverse impact transportation concurrency ment (DTOD) District (see Figure 12), establishedmay have on urban infill development and redevel- in anticipation of the planned station for the Tri-Rail opment. Within the pre-established TCEA devel- 11Coastal Link," a new commuter service. The opment thresholds, individual projects are exempt service would add a series of new passenger rail from the requirements of the Palm Beach County Pman Stations on the FEC in Palm Beach, Broward, and Traffic erforce Standards. The exceptions Miami-Dade Counties, including a new Boynton apply to all land uses and development within the TCEA area. In addition to the TCEA provisions, Beach station just south of Boynton Beach the CRA area is also subject to the Coastal Resi- Boulevard. The increased allowable density aims dentia) Exception. to eventually bridge the gap between the current DTOD number of 7 dwelling units per acre and the 11 -to-16 units per acre range recommended for the Community Center station, a model used for .......... the Boynton Beach district. Note that the Special High Density Residential, Mixed Use and Mixed-Use Core Future Land Use Classifications and their corresponding zoning districts are limited to the CRA area, and have been further location-restricted per applicable redevelopment plan. As per the City's Comprehensive Plan, the Con- servation Overlay on 27 acres at the center of downtown restricts development of affected prop- erties, requiring preservation of 25% of the native habitat (federal, state and county laws may addi- tionally apply if mangroves occur.) The downtown Conservation Overlay spans over one-half of wa- terfront properties located east of Federal Highway between NE 6th Court and NE 2nd Avenue. Among the zoning districts applicable to the CRA (see Figure 13), Mixed Use Low (MU-L) has been replaced by three districts with varying densities— Mixed Use Low 1, 2, and 3. The Central Business District will eventually be replaced by the Mixed Use High (MU-H) District, corresponding to the Mixed Use-Core Future Land Use classification which has already been preemptively applied 38 203 TABLE 14. CRA Future Land Use by acreage, 2015 DESIGNATION Maximum ESTIMATED Densitylin tensity ACREAGE RESIDENTIAL, in whiich�� Low Density 5 du!'acre 110 Moderate Density 7.5 dul'acre 1 Medium Density 10 dulacre 107 Hil,qhi Density 11 dulacre 263 Speciall High, Density 20 duacre* 103 COMMERCIAL, in which;: Office 0.4 FAR 5 Locall Retail 0.5 FAR 209 Generall 0.5 FAR 24 INDUSTRIAL 0.5 FAR 63 MIXED USE 40 du!'acre*/ 3.0 75 FAR MIXED USE-CORE 80 duel acre*/ 4.0 64 FAR RECREATIONAL 0.5 FAR 87 PUBLIC & PRIVATE 1 .0 FAR 90 GOVERNMENTflNSTITUTIONAL TOTAL X 1,201 CONSERVATION OVERLAY X 69 See explanation below '59 204 CRA FUTURE LAND USE MAP _, Iy t , our n yt i ��- •-� l�inn a� � ,I / _ T r r �i i irlrJtl�1;7SZtffl� 7.7 i T ��. �---_ _ -- )y 11 �tl�SIC 4 ItI17 I:ITSl7i itC-JSs.� �a — =t' N L 13 ritilt;'t1� �Fz�[ Legend a� 1rTi 6t Land Use Categories LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(LDR)Max.5D.U./Acre MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(MODR)Max.7.5 D.U./Acre MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(MEDR)Max.10 D.U./Acre �. ,T{{{' iE 1�7t�) 1� _SU'`" HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(HDR)Max.11 D.U./Acre 9ir�Y'((ii ii ���{} SPECIAL HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(SHDR)Max.20 D.U./Acre Y `� t i q OFFICE COMMERCIAL(OC) LOCAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL(LRC) 1 jli� a �1111� GENERAL COMMERCIAL(GC) Soukh B vd INDUSTRIAL(1) RECREATIONAL(R) r' PUBLIC&PRIVATE GOVERNMENTAL/INSTITUTIONAL(PPGI) -� T r {rx') r p MIXED USE(MX) MIXED USE CORE(MXC) CONSERVATION OVERLAY(C/O) iii ® ®® CRA boundary DTOD boundary zY TCEA boundary ------------- ss sszxrz�� r. 0 5001,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Feet Figure 12 ((t 10 205 CRA ZONING MAP �lsE G -�S G our ._ rr T ,1 4b � � ---- r C / trc � �'rcri 'v-ur.�strni.n p 14. 13 11TH LEGEND N _ ,u Zoning Districts: aiE,0 lflTTFUM"LLLd 4 � Nt R1AAA Single Family arm R1AAB Single Family R1AA Single Family R1A Single Family R1 Single Family `, r17 6th yglli RN R2 Duplex ter} tt { �G{ R3 Multi Family -� ��41 PUD Planned Unit Development ,r1 l�Si i IPUD Infill Planned Unit Development � � �C1 Office Professional C2 Neighborhood Commercial G..". 11C i N C3 community Commercial C4 General Commercial CBD Central Business District M1 Light Industrial MU-L Mixed Use Low 1 �iN MU-L Mixed Use Low 2 ... 3rd �.. _ . Z27 7 r r ®aggi® MU-L Mixed Use Low 3 R a t[rl 1I- ® MU-L Mixed Use Low MU-H Mixed Use High - �� ------ REC Recreation 111 t�It.L�` �i`s'� PU Public Usage CRA boundary Jr1 F t�G 1�1} h t 0 5001,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Feet ss 9 Ff ure 13 =`i l 206 `! 207 208 209 I'ME. CRA CURRIE.NT IL-AND ME. F"ROF111-Al... This section describes current land uses on the 3,210 parcels located within the CRA. These are land uses "on the ground," reported by the Palm each County Property Appraiser's Office and based on the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) land use codes. They usually—but not always—correspond to the general categories of the City's Future Land Use classifications or zoning districts, as reviewed in the Future Land Use and Zoning section above. TABLE 15. Land uses of parcels in the CRA area, 2014' LAND USE No. of LAND USE No. of parcels parcels 1.VACANT* 328 3. IMPROVED industrial 76 Residential 2" 1 Light manufacturing 5 Commercial 80 Warehouse sidistri b utionistorag e 70 Industrial 4 4. IN STITUTI0NAL/OTHER 206 2. IMPROVED residential 2,222' Religious 50 Sinqle-family detached 1,289 Park/rec iprivate rec 55 Townhomes 623 Lake/water 22 Rental. more than 10 units 26 Private schools 6 -in which income-restricted 9 Public schools (PBC SB) 3 Rental. less than 10 units 197 Social services 5 Condominiums" 87 Nursing homes 3 3. IMPROVED commercial 240 Fratemal Clubsiorganizations 3 Stores 67 Funeral homes 2 Dept. stores! supermarket/shopping 6 Utility 3 centers Storesofficetresidential 33 Buffer/R-04V 'Iother 54 Office: one 53 storYlmultistorylprofessional TOTAL NO. OF PARCELS 3,210 Restaurants is Auto repair/service/machinery 34 SELECTED OWNERS salesiservice Financial/insurance 5 Cji(vICRA Motel 9 FEG railroad (centrat(y assessed;� Service station 6 PBC Housl;t7_ Authori(y 45 Workinq waterfront DOT 14 Other 7 �JSFA�MD 15 Vacant category includes unbuilt parcels with valid development orders. Vacant City-and CRA owned parcels may be coded "Vacant" (in a specific category), but also"Municipal"or"District." **There are 87 parcels developed with residential condominiums or cooperatives in the CRA, with 4,485 condo- minium units and 245 cooperative units. The table above shows land use-based CRA parcel distribution (see Figures 14 and 14A, 15 and 15A, and 16 and 16A for geographic distribution of land uses in the CRAs central (downtown), northern, and southern sections). The majority (71 %) of the parcels within the CRA are developed with residential uses. About 10% of the parcels within the CRA are vacant, a majority of them residential. Most are small, less than an acre in size; only nine are larger, ranging in size from 1 to 3.2 acres. 15 210 LAND USES IN THE DOWNTOWN SECTION s a O NE 15th Ct V v N 14th Ct v Ocean Inlet Dr NW 14th Ave N 14 Ave W = r She Or 1 NW 13th Ave ' ' NE3th Avl NW 711 Ave. 7 — Sau h Rd � 1�1 1111111 111 E 1 1 l 1 MW I All a 1111111111 e A ; I Elligo I 111 3 I ��� 1 � 1 4i 1`1- 11'Ta"iii" 1 ■f 11tH` e 1 z W E 11n a nar Or 1 11111 Name I1 1',111 1 1 _ der Rd ���`� s :III �7arti&ther King I IP 111„ 1_l1th � in 94 N.r 1 170■ 1.140 t Nil 9th a 9a` t IIIIII I�,. I NE 9 jam1 6 NE 9th Ave _ W Sth Ave I■ M 1 NE Sth Ave W N III / 7 1 1.1 ■,'fie --O i. NE rn N t a NE 7th Ave ttttttt� £' R z � ,z � ��� � �� a in��• Si l t1 � - `� '�� y NE 6th Av y�>l 7l�ifiiV ,4 � j;4 s 7, tSi s} 1 N W 8th Ave ,� ""I",Mal _ w• `J ; I �h Ave „Ave1 NW 5th Av ° � t� • mad u �$ � c 3 Ave u 4 N Z Std AY l I W 3rd Av NE AdMIN � V ` r Boy IV 1 „ NW tfAve s. ' pin 1110 11111= 101m,OMNI FA&I 11 l,5 .Ods d_o "R ■•■ p,,, 'Q NW 1st Av N moo ;. W Ocean Ave ; v Z W O i Ave ({ /C�/.L III % Blip P Od ; N M N i��� 1•r lug In I !MMIv C v Legend �t ��S 1 S•1 Land Uses (DOT codes) "`'�`� `��4'''��`"W� sw 2nd Ave at� q SE 31d Ave vacant �� r of ti �GAj���, SE 4th v single-family homes m SE 51h Ave R townhomeS A s�i s v E f multifamily sEsthAve w ,� 1 N � offet.He Ashur 11�11111� RENEE SE 7th Ave `lllllllll commercial W #un.e N N industrial ► SE Sth Av S 8th enbri.Ar 4 parks/rec U+ SE 9th Av E -- �y B ookdal Dr k �e utilities 10th Ave SE 10th AveD ! ._ 1 IAM Rd Morton W Castilla Ln N SE 11th Ave n r/w-buffer ■ � ����, +s 1V 12th Avi `1 f14�- s�! water bodies I �� Rmera D� SE 13th Ave \ '1• rec/ arkin ra ----- p g - oa,�,, 350 ,zs ,00 � .._ � G Fee, z'isU, ® ri`s SE 141h Ave i institutional41 SOONER Wt Rd E iNdolbrtgh#Rd I CRA Boundary Fi ure 14 Note: Vacant City-and CRA properties are included in both"Institutional"and"Vacant." "Vacant"may 7 include parcels with valid development orders. th Blvd Wil - !6 211 THE DOWNTOWN SECTION COMMERCIAL USES -.1-71.f T ��TTT71=�L(T CII 11_. 1� _7-17111.HE 111_l -------------- A! � r � � 7 __ �N�l I.... #��MM����M�M�1��� i1� �y���KMy7MN ' T t , _ ._ � � TTTTT T ��LI�� 1 � T- ��: TT, w 7772 TTTIC117771 �11T � Z Y IZIT�ZuML1Ti�. 1I M 1� (_;�; 1 ..LI7TI ' Z t�,I�► C"__ f _ ate1 t 1 : 7_11I- T _ 71�h Av 1ILT ,4 TI �yy E_. : Cita ejr J - T a Z =._.- z�T " T 1:�r1� � s--------------- �h�--►y� �th Ave , a, yyI l�_.1 �` s t � �j�( 1 �� r , w'*,, 1X0 t �1T.ET� �� �� -- .,. "�......,� -- NE nd .. H� _. _ �. N E 1.t , _..2. 7� r _ c SE ,Z i.�z�z _ 7 oriz-y ns� = Legend �_�1_� r Ave[ _ - I_ l� it T� 1 •,' sA � 1_ Vacant Commercial 7 S ll � Stores/ Mixed use =� _I � �� _ i el _ � nRestaurants ?T77C Office ��7��_� C1�T���t1�_ n-1up ._p� " Auto Repair 1 Service Stations j� f N 1 7-i T} M.Qxt.. G T 1 111 L is else - Kq - �s E t �_. Warehouse/Distr. v_Z 11JI � �� _ rI1IT1 tTi , C vile ; t Light Manufacturing ��T lTl -STI: CRA Boundary i i1HT1 1I 7 ®Fee Note: "Vacant Commercial"includes some T1 T1 �.� ' CRA-owned properties. It may also include �i _ _____ -- parcels with valid development orders. #� +� figure 14 A rth B d No thBlvld. 17 212 LAND USES IN THE NORTHERN SECTION ...... __ ....... sS�s�a si��i (1�y1}V�1S V�t}s }(4�tt sStl�r - 0 625125 250 375 5W -- ��i��i1}{� ¢�t�{si11 ®Feet �t�s1 ) t ! s slf sCt{tis{s\� s-Sl (f( 1}i t � p'[ Wk' �1 t eit 4 4} sl9„1F L Id s �. t 1 HE 20th Ln Legend c Uses Land DOT codes -_� I _ ooh Ave vacant single-family homes� - �►^ townhomes multifamily commercial industrial 1,,� r l.. ski{s PSiIS( \1 r} ME institutional 1� --------------------- MCRA-owned ii�}�p�t1(�t�S11i,r\r�11 uit�t t1A>it parks/re c r s is s (�'I j i t� �1 t s���l♦t 1 utilities ._ _� --- r/W-buffer lakes ....... n rec/parking �„ �� ■u CRA Boundary ry '� - Note: "Vacant"may include parcels ... ..... .. W __ with valid development orders Figure 15 ........................... ------------------------- 213 THE NORTHERN SECTION COMMERCIAL USES - - - , -- - F- - - I .__ (I 0 60120 240 0 480 _ _._. . ®reel . � 36 -- -_- 1 - - - - L -- i e_ arbour _ III - 1-J� � ' ._...... _. _...._ _3 . - - _ _ _ ._._._.._._._._. _ Legend HE 20th Ln _ _ Vacant Commercial ; Stores/ Mixed Use 1 . 7 0th Ave Office Restaurants --Mak _ Vacant Commercial __ T_ Warehouse/Distr. -, - ? y St Light Manufacturing �} Auto Repair 1i' 7 - --- Ma atee Bay Service Stations .L._1F■■■■% -- -_ -__ ...............-.-.-.-. ■■■■�CRA Boundary 111 111 City Boundary -- --- --Seavie�v£ir --� _ .� Note: "Vacant Commercial'may include parcels with valid _ development orders. Figure 15A -T _ ILi ------------------- ------------------------- r■.■�r � <<. 19 214 LAND USES IN THE SOUTHERN SECTION Noth��l�� _._._ __NJlain Blvd _.. south Blvd 0875175 350 525 700 .................. 7 r•Z 17 Oit�V�1VV)l('� � 'Ci tL'L71 PI}il'{��=`i�ltll �7s�u I i�r rt� High Point Blvd ._. TA 11u]Fi S ISS iq !1u] 1�lSIiIIItZI �r 11I�LT,�.11 '� ISlI1I�7 Ii 17 = P1r� �11���1si�t111ri�t\`I I ] ��rl1s� ( C �( j���jj 1.1...1._. 0 tih " 1 4w IN011011 111jam ---------------- Legend L. L .7t �-P j �E ._u t a,... I�nl(u f�1151 i('"' p'�Stidr� ti Iii. Land Uses DOT codes) _ II I 1 �P liltt' _ IIIIII vacant 1��t1 �11y�S�11lt�tu f=l tti£i rSh �?Ils �( l��, [ irk T_ �,+ty1 t,,1,(���i, �,��,�}, �, i„Ips £elGj{yt����11,11,tir�,ti��i;A1y�'lt��Stl ti� 'slti{S�11ti11; £ single-family homes ., townhomes lS1s,11,, est, I �rd��7. t multifamily r r, commercial �] (( (( (( . t ._.1_I_ _ industrial L �_I.=.L11 2 .__ FIs,'s(��£�=s' 11 institutional I Y}if Y�1�11 �1ttl 1l(1t lJ .__. CRA-owned tail t,(iii yt�5} 1111 t , parks/rec �l�t}(s'i1,111�t II��A;1��4 utilities g ,1l �\r 5 lis 'l lI v=ill 11i I r/w-buffer u�Y 1 1h lakes T rec/parking 7 ..NE.. Frp7.1 CRA Boundary Note: "Vacant"may include parcels with valid development orders. -'-- Fi4ure 16 215 THE SOUTHERN SECTION COMMERCIAL USES �_ --.- No thlEilvd P Main Blvd Y --------------- South Blvd _ ._._ ._._.._ _._._.._ ---------_._._._f - - - 0 81.5115 350 525 100 LI ®Feet S 2th —. 3 1T7?Tit�:T7 c:rrzr Ithl It rt High Point Blvd FiC3 1Zalsl. m T"_ � �L 3 _ zI M1.1.1 ' id ep {I�_ CT I� T � I PJ.I F1 IDMDI 1I:1�71:I77 �h _ _. mid ----------- C hO �► t�iC�J , -- tl _rJ _ z _ ilirc. �� L 7th_ - * �._..__.. 412117 � CC tT3` ....... �_� yA � yN,<�> dl r l FT CAT]1J� �7 T. 1= 1 CZ. I ' t ? T_ t _ _ ,,, Legendend Vir �a Garden r Vacant Commercial a Stores/ Mixed Use r _ t t7 d - �Z_IZr�T�=Q LCT LL 1Office ............ _---.............. n Restaurants ME ................ Warehouse/Distr. >. Light Manufacturing y Auto Repair T I Service Stations ■ ■ CRA Boundary �l�ai� �Lr• 111 1111 City Boundary wt l 216 toRA 84, C;itv Owned V cant Parcels As Figure 17 shows, the 46 undeveloped CRA-owned parcels are concentrated in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, mostly in the Heart of Boynton area east of N. Seacreast Boulevard. The three largest clusters include two groups of small lots, one located between NE 4th and NE 5th Ave- nues, and the other between NE 9th and 11th Avenues, as well as two parcels south of NE 7th Avenue, consolidated into a property with an area exceeding 4 acres. Most of the lots in the first group face Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard on the north and south sides. The second group is clustered around a centrally located green space, and tentatively designated for the future Cottage District project. The large 2-lot, 4-acre property is a future site of the Ocean Breeze East project (Ocean Breeze West on the west side of N. Seacrest Boulevard has recently been developed with 21 single-family homes). While the Cottage District project is currently envisaged to be a low density development, the Ocean Breeze East and any potential projects on the Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard can avail themselves of higher density options of 30 to 40 units per acre approved as part of the 2014 update of the Heart of Boynton Community Redevelopment Plan. In addition to vacant parcels owned by the CRA, the area contains some City-owned vacant land. On the west side of N. Seacrest Boulevard and directly south of the Poinciana Elementary STEM Magnet School, City-owned vacant lots will be utilized for building for-sale single-family homes as part of the ......... "Model Block" development. 52 217 CITY- AND CRA-OWNED VACANT PARCELS (b NE 20th Ln 20th Ave [a Boynton Bay Circe' _fPIN ".--y i 1 1, 1 •_ Y T7hrAi�re _._�7 ;ii L Ike St1 ------------AH IM -Ave ._- 1 t � 1 i ,`- �C (T - Majnatee Bay fly t, UPil �e � L�san w ❑-- r� r� r1t 111 a e�T�' 1 11�11T l TT zZTI� . I II11T_�1 C1 l�Z_ � 1T�JTZL T_lI ° 1tz S� � IJ7 7 � T iT ®®®®®€®®®®® ®®®®®®®® ®®®®® ®®®®® ®®®®® ®®®®®��®ROM E2®® ., �� -- � I-T-J(TIT_Cr[lT11I� 1ii �T�����I1r_[[T1111� 11 -j1 1 1 1J +zt a .I. T�IMI( I� i.. �1_.I:.17 i s tai .C.1.1}.�. 1J - 7 12 h._. I Ii[ I T7 T X111 I T(T j NW.11th.Av U-1 1L�1 i 1t -11 iLS�II 11111.-I ! - �.7 X11 i=I11T11111Z1:T1IICS171Ii rr :rr. ° a MO =CiLn � ------------- i 7III.1111�1 C=T 1 C ��:L.1. i _�t BE J iu _ .____ i _�.1TCT ] L-T��TTTITiZ.1�JTT�Z IZ ,Z a � J �T TI7I Z 1 ���.L�J�J�� �T�.._��� � _:a'�E����_ --_•. �J �TI.TT�IJ�ZIZJ T TTT.l r R+} INE 8th Ave C t1z C.fT1J_ ia� (� C_. -- ,_ ,i 1 1 I11_: � r 1�( 7 1 1t j ter T� 1 � j-`'yAJ L.= �f =1�1 �tfiR�YVvLL.�._ "l . �. _.�._. = . ._._. � ET 1 T_TJ rn_ ... _ �- T 1 --r { EM a I r1 ._._ A 1- ICS C_ _ .L.1 7 •m, ,-� _._._._. -I_-TAT 1 C1r _ z�2 r9 rtt 7? s Ih Ave __ I-.RS�_£�M at oyn[on. f ------------------1. T �Z1 f � 1 TJ _JT_� {4�. ��T l I {T1.1 r .at� C -{ J TLdmw IZ� IT-17T r TT TTTI c_ 1 , r -_- .. . � L _._.�._._._E :.e_ 1►� 1.----y- k 463 SE 1s. SE Ave C9 T(T S 2- .2nd- ._ _._. ---------- E. LEGEND L1�L.i.� 4 �:Yi_.: J L.!._i :__ IL 11jl� �Jg�TTL� City-Owned Vacant in CRA Z r- CRA-Owned Vacant SJkMi�Bi.�1,Qe� A (7 N of •C� __ 4�3 CRA boundary 01 �t � �, = ;Tt_ I�f_ff� W 6th A _ LL _ 5 � 1v�s�I _ _ ._.. . 1 N N1liLLce r T� JIT l r �( � T _ 1 H nzon S �7 h A_v -- IM ( T .T.i. �11 Arb.-i T yC.j._t� 1 G ._ _ )j"{ �1 ® 0 187 5375 Iso 1,125 1,500 o�nPJ�e t .: Feet !��f{ l� Jll rIFT-5 � 5 l 1LL1ZL: E�+��m 1' Cr L �y T r Figure 17 T TITIN r Ii f�.Tl n1J = I �1.CI) �T+l+_�a���� :� :�4 { � :� � � � wx;k 218 INVIENTORHES: HISTORIC F"R .ALF"IE RTHES In 2011, the City of Boynton Beach adopted a new comprehensive Historic Preservation Program for the identification and protection of its historic, archaeological, and cultural resources. The program in- cludes a number of elements such as the Certified Local Government Program, the Ad Valorem Tax In- centive Program, funding and educational opportunities, and various historic and cultural site registers. Significant historic sites are included in the Boynton each Register of Historic Places (local register); a few are also included in the National Register of Historic Places. The determination of a site's historic Table 16: FMSF Inventory Sites within the CRA Sites Within the CRA Boundary Listed in the 1996 FMSF Survey No. Name Address PCN Built style significance I United American Properties, Inc. 122G S.Federal Hwy. 09-43-45-27-05-DOG-01311 c.1935 Bungalow Architecture,recreation(tourism) 2 Mary Law House 625 IS.Federal Hvq. 03-43-45-29-G7-003-0091 c.1924 Frame Vernacular Architecture 3 Joseph C.Reis House 42.15E 5th Ave. 08-43-45-29-'U-002-3213 c.1930 Frame Vernacular Architecture 4 Jean Carnahan House 425 SE 5th Ave. 08-43-45-29-'U-002-3212 c.1920 Frame Vernacular Architecture 5 10ra L.Svjeat House 421 SE 4th St. c.1935 Frame Vernacular Architecture 6 Denis D.&Cheryl J.Meadows House 419 SE 4th St. 09-43-45-29-109-000-15010 c.19130 Frame Vernacular Architecture 7 l5dichael 1A.Bowden House 407 SE 4th St. 09-43-45-29-07-0132-0050 c.1920 Frame Vernacular Architecture 8 lvlicheMne l5dany House 217 SE 3rd St. 09-43-45-29-03-010-0150 c.1923 Frame Vernacular Architecture a K.&Helen Lyman House 216 SE 3rd St. 08-43-45-29-03-011-0071 c.1926 Frame Vernacular Architecture I ndrews House -43-45-2S -012-0040 1907 Frame Vernacular Architecture,exploration/settlemei ......... 1G EdAh A 306 SE 1st Ave.1,ve. G-, 12 Harvey E.Oyer Budding 521 E.Ccean Ave. 03-43-45-29-03-006-0233 c.1949 Co m rq e rb a I Architecture,commerce 12 R.&Anne E.Geller Building 104 S.F e d e ra G Hedy. 08-43-45-27-D4-030-0321 c.1920 Commerbal Architecture,commerce 13 Fust United Methodist Church 101 N.Seacrest Blvd. c.1445 Gothic R eviva Architecture,re,gion 14 Gen.Dainel C'Connel House 203 NO,'3rd St. 08-43-45-29-13-001-0071 c.1925 Mission Architecture 15 Susan J.Mize House 330 N"A'1st Ave. 09-43-45-29-13-006-0030 c.1924 Mission Architecture 16 Teresa L.',Nillls House 324 NO,'1st Arne. 08-43-45-29-23-006-0350 c.1925 MedAerranean Revive c Architecture 17 Khadey House 316 N'A'1st Ave. 08-43-45-29-13-006-0130 c.1925 Mediterranean Re vivo Architecture 18 Susan Murray House 314 N'A'1st Ave. 08-43-45-29-13-006-013G c.1926 Mission Architecture ................ 19 Herm i n 1 o:Cara 13 a o House 20,1 N`W 2nd St. 09-43-45-29-I2-003-15012 c.19126 Misslon Architecture 20 Sulus Computer Corp.House 221 Wvl)3rd St. 3E 3 45 28 113 0131 13010 c.1925 Misslon Architecture 21 Gordon Crawley House 313 NE 1st St. OS 3 45 21 3v 0131 13010 1545 Frame Vernacular Architecture 22 Lucy'A'.Cavanaugh House 4137 NE 1st St. 0943-45-22-30-002-0231 c.1930 Frame Vernacular Architecture 23 Sunshine Events,Inc.House 130 NE 3rd Ave. 0943-45-22-30-002-OD5G c.1935 Frame Vernacular Architecture 24 Teresa Leqa House 126 NE 3rd Ave. 03-43-45-22-30-002-0061 c.1947 Frame Vernacular Architecture 25 Carl H.Arnold House 126 NE 3rd Ave. 08-43-45-22-30-002-0390 c.1935 Frame Vernacular Architecture 26 JJacqueline M.Jacobson House 110 NE 3rd Ave. 08-43-45-21-30-001-0130 1935 Frame Vernacular Architecture 27 victor H.Trevino House 121 NE 3rd Ave. 09-43-45-21-30-002-0170 c.1944 Frame Vernacular Architecture 23 David Eunice House 111 NE 3rd Ave. 09-43-45-21-3v-0132-3150 c.1943 Frame Vernacular Architecture 29 Al 12 e rto F.&G*e n d o lyin Busey House 130 NE 4th Ave. 09-43-45-22-313-0132-0050 c.1943 S143 Frame Vernacular Architecture 30 Joseph A.G.Jean House 124 NE 4th Ave. 08-43-45-22-313-0132-0061 c.1940 Frame Vernacular Architecture 32 Henry Roberson House 124 NE 4th Ave. 09-43-45-22-30-002-01)90 c.1935 Frame Vernacular Architecture 32 Foster and Deal House 112 NE 4th Ave. 09-43-45-22-30-002-023G 1935 Frame Vernacular Architecture 33 Henry Roberson House 106 NE 4th Ave 03-43-45-22-30-002-0210 c.1925 Frame Vernacular Architecture 34 Richard B.Holmes House 120 N'A'4th Ave. 08-43-45-22-2-002-1503 c.1925 Mssion Architecture 35 Orabei!a McIver Nelson House 124 NW 4th Ave. 0943-45-22-07-002-15I3 c.1935 Wssson Architecture 36 Tilman Barachel House 505 N.Seacrest Blvd.03-43-45-22-G7-002-1461D c.1925 Mssmn Architecture 37 Lillian F.Dyer House 522 N.Seacrest Blvd.48-43-45-21-23-4303_4}54 c.1925 Frame Vernacular Architecture 39 Lillian F.Dyer House 526 N.Seacrest Blvd.08-43-45-22-2 9-003-0354 c.1935 Frame Vernacular Architecture 39 Carlos A.and Lenor Perez House 115 NE 4th Ave. 08-43-45-21-29-003-4052 c.1930 Frame Vernacular Architecture 40 B.Bailey and Cecilia Cerle House 1122 N`,q 5th Ave. 09-43-45-22-07-0132-1430 c.19120 Misslon Architecture 41 Cornmer House 104 N"5,V 5th Ave. 09-43-45-22-07-0132-1450 c.1928 Misslon Architecture 42 H.L.and lona L.Smith House 517 NE 1st St. 08-43-45-22-29-003-0011 c.19135 Frame Vernacular Architecture 43 B.T.and Geneva'Ahlkms House 133 NW Eth Ave. 09-43-45-22-07-003-106G c.1946 Masonry Vernacular Architecture 44 Mascolo House 8G2 N.Federal Hwy. 09-43-45-22 03-1301-0241-0241 1946 Masonry Vernacular Architecture 45 Harold E.and Marjorie Odistein Hou 636 NE Sth Ave. 03-43-45-22-32-005-0271 1942 Frame Vernacular Architecture 46 E.O.Properties Inc.House 1012 NE 7th St. 08-43-45-22-32-007-0321 c.1945 E,45 Frame Vernacular Architecture 47 Md Dutch Klil 1 1022 N.Federal Hwy.08-43-45-21-32-003-4230 c.1445 Frame Vernacular Architecture,commerce 49 Benvenuto Restaurant 1731D N.Federa I Hv". c.19125 Mediterranean RevvE Architecture 49 James P.Rombakis House 626 LakesIde Harbor 3E 3 45 15 03 000 13036 c.19 20 Frame Vernacular Architecture 50 Duncan and Flora Coutts House 626 Potter Rd. c.1928 Frame Vernacular Architecture 51 Peter and Michael Flood House 64L Potter Rd. OS 3 45 15 02 000 1120 c.1925 Frame Vernacular Architecture 52 Fl.Islander Inverstment Co.Inc.Hou l 628 Mmtck Rd. 109-43-45-15-02-DOG-048G I c.1940 1 Frame Vernacular I Architecture 219 significance (and the possible eligibility for the registers) starts with its inclusion in the Florida Master Site File (FMSF); the only requirement for a site to be entered into the FMSF is that it be over 50 years old. The FMSF is an inventory only and does not offer any form of protection for the sites included. See Figure 18 for location of historic sites. 'The FMSF lnvento�y Within theCRA BOUndary The sites listed in Table 16 are located within the CRA boundary; these were included in the original survey un- dertaken in 1996. The majority of these sites will likely be eligible for inclusion in the Boynton Beach Register of Historic Places (Local Register). Some may also be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places; however, a thorough inspection is required before a decision on eligibility can be made. The FMSF is currently being updated through an ongoing survey which will include all sites in the city built before 1965.As Boynton Beach expanded greatly in the post-war years, an estimated 1,500 sites need to be surveyed. This survey will update the current entries in the FMSF and will add a large number of new sites. Many of the newly surveyed sites will be eligible for inclusion in the Local Register and some may meet Nation- al Register requirements. Table 17: Known significant sites within the CRA not on the FMSF SurveV Known Significant Sites Within the CRA Boundary not Listed in the 1996 FMSF Survey No. Name Address Built Style Significance 1 31,04 N.Sunset Rd. 3904 N.Sunset Rd. c.1942 Frame Vernacular Architecture 2 31,05 Periwinkle Ln. 3909 Periwinkle Ln. c.1942 Masonry Vernacular Architecture,possibli AEriculture 3 1000 S.Federal Hwy. IODO S.Federal Hwy. 1974 Nautical Moderne Architecture,art 4 9155.Federal Hwy. 9155.Federal Hwy. c.1924 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 5 915 SE 3rd St. 915 SE 3rd St. c.1926 Mission Architecture 6 425 SE 5th Ave. 425 SE 5th Ave. C.1930 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 7 1155E 4th St. 1155E 4th St. Pre-1935 Frame'Vernacular Architecture,Social History 9 Ruth Jones House 490 E.0-n A,- c.1924 Frame Vernacular Arch ito au re 9 Harvey Cyer Build Eng 529 E.Oce a n 4,'e. c.1919 Commercial Architecture 10 Arcade Building 515 E.Ocean 4,'e. 1961 Cornmerisal Architecture 11 The Bi-s-Shuppe 402 E.Oct.,,A,- L.1951 Commercial Architecture 12 303 NW 1st Ave. 303 NV)1st Ave. C.19513 Masonry Vernacular Architecture 13 First Baptist Church 301 N.Seacrest Blvd. 1947 Neoclassical Re,.wal Architecture,Religion 14 411 E.Boynton Beach Blvd. 411 E.Boynton Beach Blvd. C.1959 Commercial Architecture 15 519 NE 4th St.A 519 NE 4th St.A c.1925 Mission Architecture 16 617 NE 3rd St. 617 NE 3rd St. c.1970 Commercial Architecture 17 240 NE 6th Ave. 240 NE 6th Ave. c.1972 Commercial Architecture 12 Sara Sims M.,ial Gardens 201 N,V 9th Ct. 1959 Cemetery Arch a o o I ogy.Ari:.Ethnic Heritage,Social History IS, 1001 N.Railroad Ave. IODI N.Railroad Ave. c.1930 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 20 1017 N.Railroad Ave. 1017 N.Railroad Ave. C.1950 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 21 True Dth-ranct By Faith Church 429 E.IVIdnin Luther Ktin,Jr.Biv c.1942. Commercial Architecture,Social History 22 St.Paul AME Church of Boynton Bea 315 E.Marin Luther King Jr.BW c.1954 Gothic Revival Architecture,Religion 23 114 NE 11th Ave. 114 NE 11th Ave. c.1941, Frame'Vernacular Architecture 24 120 NE 11th Ave. 120 NE 11th Ave. c.1946 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 25 227 NE 11th Ave_ 227 NE 11th Ate_ 1941 Frame Vernacular Architecture 26 329 NE 12th Ave. 329 NE 12th Ave. c.1941, Wood Siding Architecture 27 330 NE 12th Ave. 330 NE 12th Ave. c.1945 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 29 335 NE 12th Ave. 335 NE 12th Ave. c.1940 Masonr,Vernacular Arch ite au re 2 Ci Daise Temple Church of God in Chr 340 NE 12th Ave. c.1950 Vernacular Architecture,Religion 30 413 NE 12th Ave. 413 NE 12th Ave. c.1946 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 31 416 NE 12th Ave. 416 NE 12th Ave. c.1939 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 32 419 NE 13th Ave. 419 NE 13th Ave. c.1939 Frame'Vernacular Social history 33 416 NE 13th Ave. 416 NE 13th Ave. c.1946 Masonry Vernacular Architecture 34 240 NE 13th Ave. 240 NE 13th Ave. c.1943 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 35 123%V 13th Ave. 123 NW 13th Ave. c.1945 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 36 119 NW 13th Ave. 119 NV)13th Ave. c.1945 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 37 125 NW 13th Ave. 125 NV)13th Ave. c.1945 Frame'Vernacular Architecture 39 .2611 N.Lake Dr. 2.611 N.Lake Dr. 1941 Frame V1dCUidF ,Architecture Table 17 on the following page lists known sites within the CRA area that will most likely be eligible for inclu- sion in the Local Register.As this survey is ongoing, further properties will be found that will also meet the requirements for local and national designation. It should be noted that Table 2 includes three sites which are not yet fifty years old. They have been included due to their special architectural and historical significance and their uniqueness within the city. The Land Development Regulations state "Individual buildings shall normally be at least 50 years old thus allowing younger buildings to be designated if appropriate. 220 HISTORIC PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CRA HE 26TH AVE4 HARS.0 9 2 �. 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Federai Hwy National & Local Registers Significance: architecture and social history Built in 1926, the Boynton Woman's Club building is a fine example of a Mediterranean Revival structure from the Florida Land Boom era. It was designed by the renowned architect Addison Mizner and its construction was partly funded by the estate of Major Nathan S. Boynton after whom the city is named. The Boynton Woman's Club, incorporated in 1911, was established to support the welfare and civic growth of Boynton. The building housed the city's first library until 1961, provided refuge for victims of the 1928 hurricane, served as a U.S.O. center during World war 11, and has been provided free of charge to host events held by numerous civic organizations. The Woman's Club has sponsored many groups and offers annual scholarships to students who reside in the city and plan to attend a Florida college or university. Boynton Schooi, 141 E. Ocean Ave. National Register Significance: architecture and education The Boynton School (Elementary School) was built in 1913 and is an excellent example of Masonry Vernacular architecture. It is one of the last works of William W. Maughlin, a prominent local architect who was known in Palm Beach County for his designs of several public and private buildings, including the 1908 West Palm Beach High School. The building operated as a school until 1990, after which it was used for special programs. In 1994 the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places and ownership was trans- ferred to the City of Boynton Beach. The Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center was opened in 2001. The school is built from rusticated concrete blocks, which was a huge step for- ward for the city as all previous school buildings were built from wood. The site has been associated with education since 1900, when classes were held there in a one-room wood frame school. The school is the oldest school building in the city. AudreyD. GergerHouse, 331 NW 1st v . Local Register Significance: architecture The Audrey D. Gerger House was built c.126 and is a fine example of the Mission style from the Florida Land Boom era. It is the only example in the city of a Mission style two-story duplex. The building retains many of its original architectural features, including shaped parapets, scuppers, moldings, and exposed rafter tails on the exteri- 57 222 or, and wood flooring, decorative fire surrounds, stairs, and doors in the interior. Previous owners of the property include Minnie Paulle, who paid off the mortgage on the Boynton Woman's Club building; Leslie B. Crane, principal of the Boynton High School; << and Clyde and Margaret Harris. Clyde Harris was the principal the Boynton High School and the Elementary School, principal of Palm Beach High School, director of the 8th District of the Florida Education Association, and a founder of the Orchid Society of the Palm Beaches. Margaret Harris was one of the first people to be born in Hypoluxo and her father was one of the barefoot mailmen. Oscar Magnuson House, 11 E. Ocean Ave. Local Register Significance: architecture The Oscar Magnuson House is a two-story Frame Vernacular , � � structure that was built c.1919. It is one of the oldest structures in k the city. The building retains many of its original external features including the double-hung wood frame windows and wood siding. Internally, the original wood floor remains and almost every wall surface is finished with wood beading which runs vertical)nhori- zontallY, and diagonally. Oscar Sten Magnuson was born Swe- den in 1875. It is not known when he moved to Boynton or when he bought this property although we know he lived in a shed on 'f` the site prior to building the house.An early Boynton pioneer, he earned a living as a farmer by growing ferns at his fernery on High Ridge Road. The ferns were packed in ice and shipped by rail to northern markets. Oscar also grew and grafted mango and avocado trees. Boynton High Schooi, 125 E. Ocean Ave. Local Register Significance: architecture and education Built in 1927, the Boynton High School was the first high school in the city. It is an excellent example of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. Moreover, the two front corner towers incor- porate elements of the up and coming Art Deco style which was introduced in the 1920s.As a hybrid of the two styles, the building ,st' ..,:.....� is also significant in the history of Art Deco, especially as so few examples of this style can be found in the city. The school was designed by the architect William Manley King who was a design- , er of many Palm Beach County Schools and other notable build- ings. One year after construction, the structure was badly dam- - - aged by the 1928 hurricane when the second floor walls of the auditorium collapsed. Many people who were seeking refuge from the storm were injured. The school board retained King to over- see the repairs. The school retains many of its original internal and external features. The building, which operated as a school until 1990, has Iain vacant for a number of years and is in need of repair. It is currently included on the Florida Trust's list of 11 Most Endangered Historic Sites for 2015". w==8 223 Boynton Hiiis Lights, NIN 1st Str. Local Register Significance: architecture and streetscape design The four Boynton Hills lights are located in the circular landscaped traffic islands in a north/south direction along NW 1st Street between Boynton Beach Boulevard and NW 10th Avenue. The lights and landscaped areas are an integral decorative element of the ornate street layout pattern of the Boynton Hills Subdivision which was platted in 1925. The lights, man- ufactured by Westinghouse Electric, were once common throughout the city; however, only five are known to remain. The fifth light is located at the Boynton High School. A 1925 Westinghouse catalogue identifies the lights ,? poles as the "Sheridan" model. The "hollowspun" concrete poles were manufactured by pouring concrete into a mold containing steel reinforce- 5 ment. The mold was rotated at high speed and the centrifugal force pro- duced a dense compact wall with a hollow opening along the length of the pole into which the wiring could be inserted. Batton Memoriai Park Cemetery Local Register Significance: archaeology, art, ethnic heritage, and social history The Barton Memorial Park Cemetery (historically known as Cherry Hill Cemetery) was started as an unofficial burial place for the city's Afri- can-American fri-can-A eric community. As it was not a "official" cemetery, there are very few burial records. The earliest legible grave marker dates to 1926; however, it is likely the cemetery dates to c.1900. During the initial planning stages for the construction of Interstate 95, the proposed route of the high- way was planned to pass directly through the site necessitating the reloca- tion of burials. However, research indicates that the route of the highway was altered to bypass much of the site. By the late 1970s, the cemetery = < had fallen into disrepair. Mary Barton, after whom the cemetery is named, successfully petitioned the city to have the site cleaned u .Although only twenty grave markers remain, in 2012 a Ground Penetrating Radar Sur- vey—part of a successful archeology program undertaken by the City i conjunction with students from local colleges and universities—identified many underground anomalies which are most likely unmarked burials. The Historic Preservation Education Program was initiated in 2013 by a non-matching CLG grant of $18,250 from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. This funding allowed for the creation of a Downtown Heritage Trail and Cemetery Heritage Trail with informational boards, an online interactive website, and trail brochures. The following year, an application for a second CLG grant for $27,200 was ranked first in the state. This funding is being used to create a city-wide mobile application including information on 170 sites of interest. As well as providing educational benefits, both projects encourage heritage tourism and contribute to economic development and city revitalization. The Historic Preserva- tion Education Programwas awarded first place in the Florida League of Cities 2013 Florida Municipal Achievement Awards in the "Teaching Your City's History and Heritage" category. w= 224 INVIENTORHES: F"ARKS AND RrECRrEATION Park, open space and recreation facilities are classified according to a number of characteristics, including size, service area, population served, facility development, and general function. (See Table 18 and Figure 19 for location, acreage and a general description of equipment in each facility.) Community Parks Community parks are the largest active parks in the City and serve the largest population base. Com- munity parks are the most comprehensive in terms of recreation activities provided. These parks are the most expensive to build and maintain. The optimum service area of the community park is three miles.Although the optimal size of a community park in Boynton Beach is 15 acres, its actual size should be based on the land area needed to accommodate the desired uses and ease of access from throughout the service area. Wilson Park is the only community park within the CRA boundary. Completed in February 2008, the park has two basketball courts, two play areas, picnic shelters, and a multipurpose field. It also includes the Carolyn Sims Center, a two-story, 14,000 square foot recreation center that houses a game room, class rooms, multipurpose event room, and offices and catering kitchens. The refurbished John H. Denson Pool features a new triple water slide, water features, lanes for swimming and dressing rooms. ......... Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of the Boynton Beach park system and serve as the recreation- al and social focus of each neighborhood. These parks should accommodate a wide variety of user groups, including children, adults, seniors, family groups, and special populations and be centrally lo- cated within each service area, encompassing a '/2 mile distance (if possible, uninterrupted by non-res- idential streets or other physical barriers). The CRA area includes two neighborhood parks—Pence Park and Galaxy Park. The Civic Center has, aside from a recreation facility, play equipment and a maze made of shrubs. Galaxy Park has recently been relocated in conjunction with construction of a new Galaxy Elementary school; re-opened in 2013, it is now located north of the school. Pence Park is the oldest park in the City system. Urban/Open Civic Spaces Urban parks provide civic open space in the City for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors. Some will serve as elegant public spaces that are designed to complement the urban patterns of downtown Boynton Beach and will become urban oases amongst the bustle of downtown activity. The CRA includes four parks in this category: Veterans Memorial Park (previously Bicentennial Park), renamed after a memorial to the Veterans was installed there in 2008; Heritage Park, a popular gathering place in the Heart of Boynton with a monument dedicated to Boynton Beach African Americans; Kiwanis/Si- erra Club Park, a small grassy area located on Northeast 22nd Avenue; and Veterans Park, a passive park located in the downtown core of the City. GreenwayslBikeways Greenways serve several functions: • They tie park components together to for a cohesive park, recreation and open space system. • They emphasize harmony with the natural environment. • They allow for uninterrupted and safe pedestrian movement throughout the community. 0 225 • They provide residents with a resource-based outdoor recreation opportunity and experience. Since greenways are the preferred way to get people from their homes and into parks, adjacency to develop- ment areas and parks is important. Bikeways are urban trails that are paved segments of roadways that serve to safely separate cyclists and pe- destrians from traffic. Bikeways are those trails through the City that connect significant pedestrian destinations such as schools, parks, neighborhoods, libraries, shopping, etc. Palmetto Green Linear Park is located within the CRA on the south side of the SFWM D C-16 Canal. The path- way turns into several overlooks that can serve as fishing piers; however, a great amount of trash and refuse has been tossed off the platforms making fishing difficult. Barton Greenway connects the west terminus of the Palmetto Green Linear Park Extension south through Bar- ton Memorial Park to the north side of Galaxy Elementary School. Speciai Use Parks Citywide, parks that have a unique use include Little League Park, Kids Kingdom and the cemeteries. CRA has three special use parks: Barton Memorial Park, Sara Sims Park and the Kids Kingdom Playground. Barton Memorial Park contains gravesites of early African American residents dating back to the early 1900's. It is currently closed for burials. Boynton Beach Memorial Park is the primary public cemetery in Boynton Beach; there are several hundred gravesites remaining (the property was replatted to identify over 300 more sites). Sara Sims Park and Cemetery is an older park, with a plan for a redesign and expansion. The adopted Master Plan calls for preservation and enhancement of the historic graveyard and for creation of areas for community and family events. The CRA purchased properties to implement the plan, and additional ones are targeted for acquisition. Kids Kingdom Playground is a Leathers-designed wooden and concrete play structure, an extremely popular destination for residents, schools, camps and visitors. The structure was built in 1996, involving a volunteer effort by residents. WWater/Beach Access Parks The CRA parks with access to the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway include Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park (formerly Boat Club Park), Intracoastal Park, Jaycee Park and Mangrove Park. Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park provides boat access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. The fishing pier was replaced in 2004. The restrooms inside the community center were renovated, the playground equip- ment replaced, and the canal dredged in 2008. Intracoastal Park is the newest, and an extremely popular park in the system.A two story, 7,200 square foot building is available for rent for meetings, weddings, recreation programs and activities, etc. Jaycee Park's construction was completed in 2008. In addition to the facilities listed in Table 1, it has a walking path, open playfield, three pavilions, and two (2) bocce ball courts. Mangrove Park contains a 1/4 mile aluminum walkway through 10 acres of mangroves on the Intracoastal Waterway and includes educational kiosks and an observation deck. Trash accumulation in the mangroves has been a problem. 226 Recreation Facilities Aside from parks that are spread throughout the City, all of the community/recreation centers are locat- ed within the CRA. These include: • Art Center, built in 1992. Operates at capacity, offering classes in arts and crafts, teen and adult fine art, pottery, painting, afternoon recreation, summer camp, specialty camps, pre-school programs and classes. • Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park's Clubhouse, a 2,500 square foot building that offers painting and bridge programs. It is used by community groups and neighborhood associations for meetings and is also used as a rental facility. • Carolyn Sims Center, a 14,000 square foot two-story building completed in 2008. Programming includes pre-school, afterschool, teen recreation, sports clinic, social groups, summer camps, specialty camps and the Youth Violence Prevention Programs. • Civic Center, opened since 1962. Programming opportunities include youth and adult dance, summer camps, pre-school programs, Jazzercise, language classes, piano and keyboard classes, bridge, music concerts and Outlook Club for the sight impaired. • John H. Denson Pool, refurbished and improved in 2008. It includes a triple water slide, "tumble buckets" water play features, teaching area, deck chairs, large umbrellas and ......... dressing rooms. Programs include junior lifeguard training, water fitness, adult swim classes and youth swimming lessons. • Senior Center, purchased in 1998 and renovated thrice. Programming includes computer classes, card games, dances, live music, association and group meetings, health screenings, music lessons, lunch program, driving classes, group outings, safety courses and various special events. Local groups that provide a variety of services that include AARP, R.S.V.P, Delray Medical Center,Aker Kasten Community Outreach Program, Shopper Hopper transportation service, Mental Health Association of PBC and Mae Volen. 2 227 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES z ( r s 1 �.-, • Kiwannis Sierra Park {'ll f r __ 1 l� _. �-' ,�` •�.;;- _,i Intracoastal Park and Clubhouse Sara Sims Park .Z Wilson Park {_ , Carolyn Sims Center 1 / and Denson Pool Harvey Oyer's Park and Clubhouse j 1 i E}, .�*fir• - G-_] 1 Barton Greenway and k 3".. -}-{. - --_ DR Barton Memorial Park is❑ i ( i N Palmetto Green 'r r Linear Park East I , Kids Kingdom Playground z i ; � �. r r ' � � Heritage Park € THAV Park Galaxy Park � � Mangrove i Library/Civic Center E i..... I LLfP� L tt I4 _ _ '41i€1 Veterans Memorial Park Art Center/Madsen Center (Stage Left Theater) i Pence Park r-' r -- 001 N SVD -t AU S=C.nt.r m RDINA.pLpDRFW= 7 -Y� AVIEW AVE a 7 Legend M 111 CRA Boundary + ( N Jaycee Park iz Y� LO SCHOOL RD rc ' y 0 315 630 1,260 1,890 2,520 Feet G VIEW DR , ORCHID LN GULFSTREAMD j 25TH ST INDIGa yl DE CARIE ST fr;k 2/] 28 TABLE 18. Park and recreational facilities inCRA Parks District Type Size Rarton Memonmll Heart of Special Use 6.26 The picnic eq uipment at the park is in good Park Boynton acres condition. This is a,passive park. Veterans Urban Open 0.59 The equipmentat the park is in very good (Bicenten n[ai) Downtown Space acres condition. This is apassiveparkprimaril�yl Oyer Par* I Ro,at Federal Hwy Vv'ater; Beach 8.79 Th e p ark h as a,p i cn i c area,an d a p I a�y g ro un d. Club, Park Access acres The equipment is in good conddon. Boynton playgroun d.The equipment is in good GaVaxy Park Beach Blvd) Neighborhood 3.95 co n d iti on,but us e of th e p ark h as d ecreas ed the ball field and tennis courts were not Heritalge, Park Heart of Urban Open 0.29 The equipment at the park is in good Boynton Space acres condition. This is a,passive park. Intmoozstall 'Alater�' Beach 9.43 Park Federal Hmiy Access acres I aun ch i n g._4�1 113-rn i I e co n crete p athvii n d s The equipment is in good condition and is heavily used. Jaycee Park Federal Hmiy Access acres plaiyground.lt[j�very popula.rand heavily used.The equipment is in good condition. Kids Kiingblorn Cultural Special Use 0.44 Th e p I wy g ro u n d i s h eav i ly us ed.It i s currently Ptayg,mund acres in poor condition. The equipment at the park is in good "A'ater; Beach 10.72 condition.It is a.passive park, but the Mangro-ve Park Downtown Access acres bo ardwal k th ro u g h th e m an g rov es an d th e very popular. Parmefto Greens Lilnear Boynton Greenway acres The equipment is in poor condition. Park 2.84 court, a,multipurposefield and Lq,playground. Pence Park Downtown Neighborhood acres The equipment is in good conddon.butthe 229 The park i s a,dj acent to Sara. Signs rvlern o ri a.1 Cemetery. It has 2 picnic area s a,n d a, Sa,ra Sims Park Heart of Special use 6.95 ba,sk etba,l I court. The eq uiprn ent is in poor Boynton acres co n d iti on fro rn g en era.1 wea,r and tear. The p Lark is used freq uently tq the neighboring communities. E�ewey Park Downtown Urban Open 2.8,8- This is a, passiveparkwith a, picnic area-The (Veteran's Park) Space acres equipment is in good condition. The park, has t%-vo basketball courts. a, in u Iti p urp o s e fi el d a,n d a, p I Lqy g ro u;n d. Itis WRs,o,n Pzrk Heart of Community, 5.44 heavily u�s ed, and the scud s uffers a. lot of wear Boynton acres a,n d tear. Th e o utd o o r fu;rn iture n eed s to be p L9.i nted or rep I Laced. PI ay ground equ;ipinent in good condition. Kwann is Sierra Federa] Hvq' Urban Open 0.19 The equipment at the park is in good Spa'Ge acres condition. This is a,passive park. BuJ I d i n g has been I ea s ed to the Stag e Left Recreation Theater Co in p any and converted into a. Madsen Center Cultva.1 Facility 2.966 sf communitytheater. The companyallows local s h uffle boarders to u°s e-the o uts i d e courts as a. courtesy. Rioynto,n Beach Recreati o n Au:d ito ri urn with stage, cl a7s s ro o in. dance Civiic Center Cultu,ra.1 Facility, 9,771 sf studio, kitchen, lobby, four offices,storage closet. co p i er ro o in ActivityYlLunch roorn,Lobbyj'Coffee room, Co in p uter room, Ntinti-p u,rp o s e ro o in, Stage Senl,o,ir Center Downtown Recreati o n 978,91 sf room. Fitness roorn,Classroom 107, Facility Co nferen ce ro o in 106. Arts & Crafts room. G arn e room, itchen, Office A. Office B. 1 - Office C Recreation Three classroorns, pottery room, kiln room, Art Center Cultu,ra.1 Facility, -6,642 sf too sink rooms, six offices, closets. lobby, restroorns Rust C I u b, Federa] H%vow Recrealti o n sf Multi-purpose room, kitchen, sto ra,g e. Ru ifd iing Facility, restro o in s, co a.st g u ard Densa,n P3o-c4 Heart of Recreation 2.909 sf ;office; locker ro o rns;restro o ins. main pool 'Y' Boynton F aci I ity- 75'x3,&', kiddiepool, 31,xK Carofyn Slirns Heart of Recreation 13,816 Multipurpose room ('toio-s i d ed), g arn e ro o in. Center, Boynton Facility, sf two classrooms:three offices Intraz—ozataill Federa] Heq Recreati o n 77303 sf Two offices. event ro o in,teio cl as s ro o in s,tvo Park CEubhouse Facility kitchens,restro o in s,storage 5, 230 I NVE.N TO R1 rES: F"U B ART The Arts Commission, appointed in April 2004, researched, created and developed the Art in Public Places program. The Public Art Ordinance was adopted by the City Commission in October 2005. The Arts Commission continues to serve the City by updating the Art in Public Places Strategic Master Plan, recommending guidelines and funding for implementation and championing the current program. Art in Pubfic Places Program Art in Public Places' mission is to integrate the arts into the greater community. The program's purpose is to stimulate cultural interaction, education and economic development by selecting, siting, install- ing and maintaining public art. Its vision is to connect the cultural environment in Boynton Beach with the global community. The program is funded through the City's Public Art ordinance that collects one percent of construction value of development and redevelopment projects.As development occurs, public art is integrated into the architecture, infrastructure, landscape and greenways throughout EBoyn- W[on Beach. To date, 49 public art projects have been sited in Boynton Beach. (See Figure 20 for all the I locations of public art throughout the CRA.) ......... Avenue of the its The Avenue of the Arts is a year-long outdoor artwork exhibit designed to stimulate cultural interac- tion, education and economic development. The program, initiated by the City of Boynton Beach Arts Commission, is implemented by the Public Art Manager. Visitors and tour groups travel through seven blocks in east Boynton Beach to experience twelve inspiring artworks.Along the way, they learn about the City's amenities shops, restaurants, fishing and diving establishments. The Art Commission may recommend the purchase of one or more of the artworks for permanent ........................... placement in the City. To date, nine artworks were purchased, with many participating artists awarded additional commissions. International Kinetic Art Exhibit& Symposium Kinetic art is art that moves physically or optically. Held in 2013 and again in 2015, the biennial Inter- national Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium was created by the Boynton Beach Arts Commission and produced by the City of Boynton Beach through its Art in Public Places program. Its vision is to connect the global community to one-of-a kind kinetic art experiences. The free-to-the-public event features both indoor and outdoor kinetic art, educational presentations, (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art and Math (ST.E.A.M)-based learning displays and the opportunity to meet world-renowned kinetic artists. The event positively impacts Boynton Beach's economic development, branding it as a cultural destination. Boynton each Art District(BBAD) The alternative contemporary art scene known as Boynton Beach Arts District has grown along Indus- trial Avenue in the industrial enclave west of Interstate 1-95, off Boynton Beach Boulevard. Created by artists attracted to the area due to the City's Art in Public Places program, BBAD hosts visitors, artists and tour groups from inside and outside the Boynton Beach Community. The industrial warehouse area, once an unsafe dump site, was transformed into a thriving arts community to promote cultural ex- change. Monthly Art walks, voted #1 in Palm Beach County, ever changing murals and interaction with artists create an environment where art comes alive. 6 231 PUBLIC ART LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CRA � a RON h r o gym®®® BEE MM®®®®MM®® ®EM®®®®EM ® Industrial Art District ®®® ®® E ®E= o ® �o ��a ® Avenue of the Arts Legend Art in Public Places ® ® Art on Ave. of Art �mM Art Eco Walk m Avenue of Art Area Industrial Art District CRA Boundary Parcel 2014 selection N Figure 20 232 INVENTORHES: STRUCTUREES The following is a comprehensive look at the built form throughout the Boynton Beach CRA. A survey was conducted of a general sample of a variety of buildings and land uses within the CRA. The section begins with a graphic analysis that links the footprints of the selected structures with a street view pho- tograph. Information about each structure including the year built, type of construction, architecture, and square footage follows the images and is referenced by the corresponding map reference number assigned to that structure. This study will act as the basis for design, architectural, and site planning recommendations made in the subsequent redevelopment plan. Federa/Highway District 1. Truck Rental This commercial lot was built in 1955. The building has a red brick fagade and areas of stucco that are painted orange. There is a pitched green roof and red brick columns. It is set back from the street but still visible from the right-of-way. There is on street parking and public lighting. 2. Mixed Use This commercial building was built in 1948. It is a concrete block painted yellow with wooden trims that are painted white. The structure has white awnings on the original windows and a barrel tile roof. There ......... is a patio located at the front of the structure containing white wooden fencing and simple wooden col- umns. The building has a shallow setback on a corner lot with driveway and parking access in the front and sides of the structure. 3. Office This office was built in 2011. It is a one (1) story structure made of concrete block and painted off-white ....................... with white trims. On the front fagade there are white and blue striped awnings with lighting installed above. The windows are rectangular and darkly tinted. There is a crown molding along the flat roof. The building has a shallow set back from the street allowing for landscaping along the public sidewalks. Two driveways provide access to parking on the sides and rear of the structure. 4. Storage This parcel was developed in 1957, including two above ground storage tanks for storage and distri- bution of petroleum gas. This use is currently nonconforming in this location. There are currently two (2) concrete structures on the property. The property has chain link fencing along the perimeter with barbed wire. There is minimal landscaping and/or buffering from the right-of-way. 5. Retail This commercial lot was developed in 1960. This two-story building is concrete block construction with stucco painted yellow. The existing mansard roof is black with a slight overhang. The original windows are long vertical with cast iron rods. The building is slightly set back from the street with landscaping along the right-of-way. 6. Retail This commercial lot was built in 1938. It is made of concrete block with stucco painted a light green and a pitched roof. A portion of the fagade still has wooden siding. The second story has a decorative light house feature. Some of the windows have wooden shutters while others have awnings above the win- dow line. The structure has mechanical equipment on the roof and at the rear which is all visible and minimally screened from the rights-of-ways. 13 233 o t ` i u O�OfJL�CC❑�i�/� • '' • O��eo� , R 311 UK now am DDD= t r r L illR�_.✓, *� � Wit+' OG�d� �n f 4 aurl TUN �LLlJ a afia* � a000�ol�■ Q�CGC3r'1:3C3:M-l:lrl Mm GOGo�OG����F� � IIIIIIIIII��CGCCOGCGGCOGCdf� - ■nnnnnnm������.. • • ����❑moo a©❑as❑� '' g h �1Ma 100101� 7. Auto Sales This commercial lot was developed in 1957. It is a one story, concrete block structure with stucco painted orange with white trims. The roof is flat and has a roof sign that protrudes above the roof line. The lot's primary use is for the storage and sale of vehicles.A chain link fence runs along the perimeter of the storage area and the vehicles are stored along the street frontage with no buffering of screening along rights-of-ways. 8. Retail- Fishing Tackle This commercial building was built in 1984. The elevation facing Federal Highway has a brick fagade, pedestrian doors and an overhead door. The structure has a mansard roof which overhangs the struc- ture and screens the roof top mechanical equipment. The structure has original windows. It is set back from the street. The pedestrian portions of the building are shaded by a green awning that stretches from the flat roof. There is public lighting coming from the building. There is a bike lane and street park- ing. This use is currently nonconforming in this location. 9. Multi-Family Residential This Mixed-use (commercial and residential) parcel was built in 2009. It has a concrete block structure that is painted red, orange and brown. The roof is tilted with red tile. There are balconies with columns and arches. The pedestrian path is shaded. 10. Big box retail This commercial structure was built in 2011. It has a concrete block frame painted brown and orange. ......... There are dark brown awnings over the openings and white grates on the windows. 70 235 Built Conditions Inventory: Federal Highway (South) .1% r. Y Y m% 9. Multifamil Dwellin , 2009 Y d. rrr 2 * rr m a a P r { i j11y �q ob ,it(YIi �l H ' R ■ ■ W 10. Bi Box Retail 2011 N. _ N Ai www 4tlr 1 YY� ywyw Y n.>> r I .. NTS 71 236 Downtown 11. Restaurant This professional services parcel was built in 1955. It is used as a commercial unit. It has a wooden structure with a gazebo and food truck parked on the site. There is a large wooden gate. The gate's frame is metal and painted black. There is no sidewalk at this location and there is on-site parking. 12. Mixed Use This apartment complex was built in 2010. It has a brick frame structure that is painted beige and light brown. The glass doors and windows have grates that are painted white. The driveway is made of cob- blestone and has vegetation. 13. Single Family Residence This single family home was built in 1979. It has a cement block frame with stucco painted white and beige. The roof is pitched and has brown tiles. There are window shutters that are painted beige. 14. Single Family Residence This single family home was built in 1952. It has a cement block frame with stucco painted orange. There are brick columns painted white. The original windows are still present and have white grates. ......... The roof is pitched with gray tile. The walls are partially covered by rust and dirt. Some openings are blocked off by wooden boards. 15. Mixed Use This multi -family housing structure was built in 2006. It has a brick frame with stucco painted pastel or- ange. The structure faces a boat dock on the north side. The roof is tilted and painted light green. The ...................... window grates and handrails are painted white. The sidewalks on the property are paved with red brick. 16. Restaurant This restaurant was built in 1948 on a boat dock overlooking the intracoastal. It has a cement block frame with painted stucco. 17. Motel This motel was built in 1954. It is a brick structure painted sky blue. The roof is slightly pitched and painted white. The windows have white grates. There are large ornaments attached to the fagade of the building. Outdoor seating is provided within the property's perimeter. 18. Senior Center This community center was built in 1947. It has a cement block structure with stucco painted pink. The roof is pitched with red tiles and white finishing at the base. The windows are shaded by blue-green awnings. 72 237 Built Conditions Inventory: 15. Multifamily, 2006 Downtown 11. Restaurant 1955 U 16. Restaurant, 1948 Y 12 Multifamily, 2010 ' ■ L { � oynt Be ch Blv o F ❑ can Ave 17 Motel, 1954 Op a, 13. Single Family, 1979 . 18. Senior Center, 1947 al ■ � 'e1 y LV 14 Single Family, 1952 ` • �i3�(;`S44t N NTS t,k 238 Cultural District 19. Historic High School The school was built in 1928. The frame is composed of concrete and clay tile blocks. It has a histor- ic designation and is vacant. The exterior has stucco painted beige with dark pink outlines. There are arched windows with detailed columns painted red. 20. Children's Schoolhouse The school was built in 1920. The structure's frame is cement block and brick painted white. The roof is pitched with light gray tiles. There is a large arch on the entrance to the building over the main staircase. There is a brick gazebo painted white.A short bell tower painted white and pink with pointed roof painted blue faces the eastern portion of the building. The driveway is paved with brick. There is a water fountain next to the driveway. 21. Municipal Library The municipal structure was orginaly built in 1962 and underwent a major renovation and expantion in 2009. The entrance features a curved series of walls arranged. The frame is made of cement block and 60 is painted yellow. The windows have a wide frame made of cement and painted red. There is a short gazebo on top of the building adding connectivity to the school house nearby. The gazebo has dark win- dows with a low pointed roof and grey tile. 22. Single Family Residence This single family home was built in 1959. It has concrete block frame with stucco painted light beige- brown. Some of the openings have a dark brown trim. The porch roof is supported by two poles painted dark brown. The structure has a flat roof with a frame painted dark brown. There is a white brick struc ture extending out from the center portion of the west fagade wall. There a dark brown awning above the mechanical equipment on the fagade. 23. Civic Center The municipal structure was built in 1962 on the same parcel as the library. It has a brick frame structure with stucco painted white. Structural red brick is exposed around the main entry point. The roof is flat. The entryway includes a roof that is supported by a detailed cement wall that is painted white. There is black signage on the upper portion of the entryway and public art by the sidewalk. 24. Multi-Family Residential - These Multi Family condos were built in 1972. It is a two (2) story "Ll" shaped building with a ce- ment block frame. The frame has stucco over it which is painted white and beige. The roof is flat. There are screened patios extending out from the sides and rear of the building. The residential circulation corridors are on the outside. The staircases and two floors have detailed cement railings painted white. Columns made of naturally cut rock protrude from the exterior walls facing Ocean Ave. - This multi-family housing building was built in 1973. It has a cement block frame with stucco painted light beige. It is two story building with a flat roof. There is an exterior corridor for resident circu- lation on the building's east side, facing Ocean Ave. The corridor is covered by an extension of the roof. There are detailed cement railings painted white. 25. Retail store and restaurant This parcel was developed in 1953. The frame is made of cement block and painted stucco. The roof is flat and extends slightly out to provide minimal coverage below. It is immediately west of the Florida East Coast Railway Corridor. There is seating on a red brick sidewalk facing Ocean Ave. The east side of the building has storage units with large doors painted white with white framing. 7,11 239 Built Conditions Inventory: Cultural 19. Historic High School, 1928 23. Civic Center, 1962 + _ z I 20.Childrens School House, 1920 24. Multi Family Housing, 1973 �u Ocean-Ave. 21. Municipal Library, 1962 I I I 25 Retial & Restaurant, 1953""g,", ;C Le 22. Single Family Residence, 1959 M€ NTS 5 240 Industriai Craft District 26. Auto Service This warehouse was built in 1972. Its frame is made of metal wall panels painted light grey, and the building appears to be prefabricated. The building is used for auto services. 27. Storage This warehouse was built in 1980. It has as CMU frame painted light grey. The building appear to con- sist of storage units. 28. Warehouse and Tractor Storage This warehouse was built in 1972. It has a CMU frame painted beige. It is partially used for auto servic- ing. There are many tractors stored in the parking lot and on the opposite side next to the right of way. 29. Auto Service Center This building was constructed in 1974. It has a CMU frame painted light green. The garage doors are located on the southern fagade. White awnings extend out from the garage doors. 30. Truck Parking / Storage ......... This light industrial lot has no buildings and has vehicles stored on the property. 31. Industrial Art Warehouse This warehouse was built in 1977. It has a frame made of concrete masonry units. The walls are cov- ered with art that advertises the work of local artists. 7 241 Built Conditions Inventory: Industrial Craft 29. Green Auto Service Center, 1974 26. Atuo Service, 1972 30. Truck Parking/Storage, 1974 111 n yg 27. Stora e Buildng, 1980 31. Industrial/Art Warehouse, 1977 ,. I WIF I 28 Warehouse and tractor Stora e z t N NTS 242 Boynton each Bivd District 32. Strip Mail This commercial retail structure was built in 1962. It has a brick frame that is partially exposed, partially painted. The roof is flat and extends over a walkway facing the store entrances. The vertical portion of the roof extension is painted pastel pink. 33. Place of Worship This unit was originally built in 1947. It has a brick frame painted white. The pitched roof is green and there is a pediment supported by 4 Doric columns at the entrance. 34. Convenience store This commercial unit was built in 1971. It has an exposed red brick frame. The roof is flat with a green awning providing some shade at the building's entrance. 35. Single Family Residence This two-story residential unit was built in 1932 and fronts on Ocean Avenue. The structure is wooden frame construction with stucco and a flat roof. The property is lined with a four foot fence that has con- crete columns and cast iron rods. This corner lot has its driveway on NW 3rd Street. 36. Single Family Residence This single family unit was built in 1953. It has a concrete block structure with stucco painted light green. The structure has a pitched roof with light brown shingles. The windows and door have white trims and the decorative shutters are grey. This property does not have a driveway of a garage facing Ocean Avenue; instead, the corner lot has a driveway coming from the corss street of NW 3rd Street. 37. Post Office The post office was originally built as a commercial unit in 1963 and is located at a prominent intersec- tion of the boulevard. It has an exposed brick frame on one section, with glass windows wrapping the rest of the north and east facades. The roof is flat with exposed mechanical equipment. The roof and window grates are painted beige and pastel yellow. 38. Municipal- City Hall This structure was originally built in 1958 and had a major renovation and expansion completed in 1989. It has a concrete block frame with stucco painted pastel green and beige. There are arches ex- tending from the fagade walls. 7 8 243 Built Conditions Inventory: Boynton Beach Blvd. 32 St i Mall, 1962 33 Place of Worshi 1947 34. Convenience Store,1971 �\����ti}S�}�£�P���{{��� t u l wo'i AgyntBeac v v 1"11rV+1" flEJ Frr• •iUr rl� © ?ice i ix 35. Single Family Residence, 1932 36 Single Family Residence, 1957 37. Post Office, 1963 h 38.City Hall 1989, IIktLUii'7�ACt�st NTS „a 244 Heart of Boynton District 39. Single Family Residence This residential unit was built in 1956. It has concrete block frame with stucco painted beige. The win- dows have brown grates. The roof is pitched with brown tiles. There are detailed columns supporting a patio by the front door. 40. Single Family Residence This single family unit was built in 1975. It has a concrete block frame and stucco painted dark yellow. The pitched roof has red tiles. The grates in the windows and on the roof are painted white. The proper- ty is set back from the street and adjacent properties. 41. Convenience Store This commercial unit was built in 1964. It has a brick frame which has been painted red. It is a 1 story structure with a flat roof outlined in white paint. 42. Multi-Family Residential EW@ The year that this unit was built is presently unknown. It is two stories with a concrete block frame. There is stucco on the exterior that is painted white. The doors are a salmon color and the rails to the second floor are metal and painted black. ......... 43. Single Family Residence This single family home was originally built in 1931. This mission style home has had two additions to the original house footprint. 44. Single Family Residence This single family home was built in 1946 and is a typical example of the existing frame vernacular ar- chitecture that is in the area. This house is wood frame with wood siding on all sides of the structures. The front fagade has a prominent stone chimney that extends past the pitched roof. 80 245 �III�C7�1 � A � �•���"�'�� �11119�171AISl119�0!�III�IIlGI III■� + '•' 0k1�■DI■CHIM N 1■L6L'17 ]IG7� (tt� + 1. r�'%�'rt s'�Zt�}�`�s?j(t 'tjl 1�`1�(}1}�4}j 4� � j f 1■7113OF ■IIIIEU 7 � X71■:■SCG�f.ILC❑C:W ■•aa©;❑ Ila. ���� �.� � _. ■eEMm���a� ���o�o r arca �m Q IIS16661�a o11S11166L�11".SI6i1]6 i ■■in ° 4w=, L'e4e'e�■elml7 m".111"� ease eve o �❑o�l�^���:�»I ��oov���� oos Boa 1®illlil��! IiQ�ii�11 f�dils:��IiIDi110�1 ■ t, _ !, r�o9�uo��,������ v���R� ao:o neo o■�h�ms� 11�11I��■11191�G:I�"DIS■I0111■ !d �� � „; � � , �:�o�oWa��aao �������� o� ���■� CgOQ7� a■�i���IG!�Dllll�l�ll�li��� � �� "� a, ,+, ate e7�eeeeeeeee7 oaoeeo �, `� �/ Ilm _ own MA ILM VNEXAMHOM Moo 1M LA r�© 00� w QIOOo O�OC► G■rM��ol �[�0� orMe��� o �� 0000 0o v��i�A�dr+� ■�000 a 61.�. 1� +� `' , GG�111� o 7F13Kill Y•7 �� Op �aQ�� VrQ• D D � i a ts� � � � }V! 1r 247 After reviewing the built forms of the seven geograph- surface parking lots. is areas, some general conclusions can be derived: Industriai District Federa/Highway District This district is the only area that is completely in- Federal Highway is four to five lanes with overhead dustrial. The area is concentrated with automobile wires and vehicular lighting on both sides of the services, storage warehouses and art studios. The street. Large medians are landscaped with predom- parcels are generally smaller than the typical industri- inantly palm trees through the center which provides al parcels. That is one of the factors that is dictating little shade. The sidewalks lack shade trees and the types of industrial uses which are present. Access pedestrian lighting. Most of the highway is lined with to district is serviced by one secondary road which commercial properties and has multifamily properties connects to Boynton Beach Boulevard. Most lots behind. Condominiums, apartments, and townhomes contain onsite parking; however, vehicles are parked are all present throughout the corridor. The commer- and stored within the right-of-way. Along with storage cial properties are largely strip mail design or big box of vehicles much of the right-of-way is cluttered with retail, both of which favor large surface parking areas debris. Most of the existing structures were con- between the road and the business. The multifamily structed within the 1970s. Generally, the structures in developments, with the exception of the two newest the district were built in the center of the parcels with redevelopments, Seaborne Cove and Las Ventanas, pavement and other site amenities around the build- either turn their back to the highway or are walled off ings. This area does not contain connected sidewalk from Federal Highway. and has minimal pedestrian and/or vehicular lighting. Downtown District Boynton each Bouievard District oynton each The Downtown District is comprised primarily of con- BBBoulevarfour to five d is currently a dominiums and commercial property. This district has lane arterial road. The vast majority of the structures built along the boulevard were built in the center of been a recent focus of redevelopment efforts. Two ethe parcels which allows surface parking areas to be examples of these efforts are the Marina Village and placed in front of the structures. This configuration is Casa Costa development; both condominiums have the first floor retail areas, several of which are vacant. acting as a barrier between the street and the existing The structures within the district vary from one to four- uses. Landscaping, pedestrian lighting, active uses, and consistent architectural styles are currently not teen stories in height. Many of the existing structures are setback from the street and are accessed direct- ly from Federal Highway. Parking is either in front or on the sides of the buildings.A select few of the Heart of Boynton District buildings were built directly against the sidewalk. In The Heart of Boynton District consists prominently of order to create an urban setting the sidewalks should single family residences. Many of these homes are increase to a minimum of ten feet wide to be able to historically significant. There are both Wood Frame accommodate outdoor activities, such as seating and Vernacular and Mission styles are present throughout. display areas. Federal highway has consistent vehic- The district is bisected by a Seacrest Boulevard, a ular light, but lacks pedestrian lighting. Street trees four lane road, which has limited crosswalks, mini- are not present to create shade along the sidewalks. mum pedestrian lighting and a speed limit of forty-five Medians are landscaped, but do not seem to be well (45) miles per hour. The single family homes are set maintained. up in a traditional manner. The homes are set back approximately twenty feet from the right-of-way and Cultural District have driveways and yards in front of the structure. The Cultural District is largely made up of institutional Most of the interior streets do not have sidewalks, uses on the western side of the district and residential lighting, or street trees. There are several churches uses on the east. Ocean Avenue runs east to west and day care facilities located within the residential through the district; it has sidewalks and lighting on neighborhoods. Also, at the eastern boundary of the both side of the road. Many of the parcels are vacant, district, along the railroad track there is a small indus- abandoned or underutilized. This area lacks conti- trial area that has predominantly automotive service nuity; the buildings are placed in different locations uses and small warehouses. on each lot and much of the land is being used for 8 248 249 Water,E. Infrastructure Conditions Wastewater &Sewer Improvements Identified Substandard Areas Reclaimed Water Roads Pavement Condition Alleys Street Lighting Median Landscaping Sidewalks Transit S 250 and Casa del Mar (see Figure 22). The 500 Ocean site is located on Ocean Avenue between Federal Highway and SE 4th Street. The project U T I I T I E.S includes new water mains to serve the project and future redevelopment to the north. The Casa While the City provides municipal services to del Mar site, located east of Federal Highway its citizens within the City limits, Boynton Beach Utilities also provides water, wastewater, and and north of Dimick Road, includes new water reclaimed water services outside the City limits. mains on site and the replacement of an existing Stormwater services are only provided within the substandard 4-inch water main on Dimick Road City. with a new water main that will loop to an existing water main on Federal Highway. This will result The utility system includes two (2) wellfields, in improved water pressure, water quality, and fire protection ithe area. Iterms of wastewa- two (2) water treatment plants, two (2) aquifer n n storage and recovery (ASR) wells, a wastewater ter improvements, work in connection with 500 collection and transmission system with approxi- Ocean includes new gravity sanitary sewer mains to serve the project and connect to adjacent mately 160 lift stations, and the associated water distribution system, wastewater gravity and force piping. The Casa del Mar includes new gravity sewer mains on site and connection to an existing main piping, reclaimed water distribution system, gravity sewer that runs south on North Lake Drive. and stormwater swales, exfiltration trenches, piping, catch basins, ponds, and outfalls. The Finally, both 500 Ocean and Casa del Mar are South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment incorporating stormwater improvements. The 500 Plant is co-owned by Boynton Beach and Delray Ocean's will include re-routing of a large stormwa- Beach, and the plant is governed by a board that ter line that currently bisects the project site and is comprised of the Mayors and Commissioners connection to an existing pipe on the west side from each city. of Federal Highway that leads to the downtown Boynton each Utilities has identified several stormwater pond. The Casa del Mar project current or future capital improvement projects includes new stormwater piping on site and along Q within the six (6) CRA districts. Dimick Road with outfalls to the Intracoastal Waterway. Vil" ter, Vil" stewater and Stormwater Improvements Wastewater improvements are currently being Water main and stormwater improvements are constructed as part of the Pence Park Lift Station currently being constructed as part of the Central project located west of SE 4th Street and north Seacrest Corridor Neighborhood Improvements of SE 6th Avenue (see Figure 22). This new project located south of Boynton Beach Boulevard sub-master lift station will receive a large portion and west of Seacrest Boulevard (see Figure 22). of the wastewater flow from south of the station This project is replacing existing substandard and east of 195 and pump into the new regional water mains within roadways and rear easements force main in the eastern part of the City to the with new 6-inch and 8-inch water mains within the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment roadway rights-of-way. This will result in improved Plant. Upon completion, the Pence Park Lift water pressure, water quality, and fire protection Station will divert a significant amount of flow for the neighborhood. The stormwater project from Lift Station No. 356 located east of Federal involves removing unpermitted parking improve- Highway on the Boynton Beach Boulevard ments within the rights-of-way and installing extension. This will relieve capacity at LS 356 and swales, exfiltration trench, and catch basins. New make provision to handle future developments in curb and gutter is being installed along Ocean the downtown area such as 500 Ocean. Avenue to replace the existing curb and gutter, and all roadways within the project area will be Improvements may be required for the Heart resurfaced. This will result in improved drainage of Boynton's Ocean Breeze East site located within the neighborhood and reduced flooding. on Seacrest Boulevard, south of NE 7th Ave, Several incoming improvements are connected to depending on the type of development. Utilities two recently approved developments: 500 Ocean will coordinate with the CRA and the future 86 251 developer of the site regarding the existing water and sanitary sewer mains as well as stormwater infra- structure. Identified SUbstandard Areas Utilities staff has identified additional areas with substandard water mains, water mains 4-inches in size orsmaller, and/or inadequate fire protection. Three projects have been identified within the Federal Highway district: Potter Road & North Lake Drive, Lakeside Harbor, and North & South Roads (see Figures 21 and 22). Additional water main improve- ments are planned for NW 11th Avenue, and Central Seacrest Corridor Phase III (see Figure 22). Improve- ments may be necessary in the Heart of Boynton and Ocean Breeze East depending on the type of devel- opments undertaken. Utilities has also identified areas where there is substandard drainage and flooding associated with certain rain events. Two projects have been identified within the Federal Highway district: North & South Roads and Potter Road & North Lake Drive (see Figure 21 and 22). The Utilities will be commission- ing a study to review potential stormwater improve- ments for the Heart of Boynton area east of Seacrest Boulevard and Central Seacrest Corridor Phase III (see Figure 22). Reclaimed 'Vil ter Boynton Beach Utilities is planning an extension of the existing reclaimed water main infrastructure at SW 23rd Avenue (Golf Road) and Seacrest Boulevard. Reclaimed water main piping will be constructed along SW 23rd Avenue east to connect to large irri- gation users along Federal Highway (see Figure 23). The extension will continue south to Jaycee Park and will include a subaqueous crossing of the Intracoastal Waterway to serve the St.Andrews Club and Little Club golf courses for irrigation. 87 252 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN NORTHERN SECTION T r il4 y £?!h} Rt ist t�t( tli/l tt�Sli is7i t�'� t 1�; st rryr°sp .li��l�)SI �}t ri(tI tt irrrl 4 y'£ h£liij{7il�r�s(��= {s`tl stiff }� lh{Ut t��; - rV Sl y llsi[-(islyrs t ; 1 1 1� J � A I ht£ j1l`• —._,„'............. --------------------------------------- M1 Casa Del Mar&Dimick Rd. �,t �'}£z££�a�i�'I£s, ' £1it1�£t�t �£�r+£��s£� l�£�'r} ,, Utility Improvements t�5�ttf4 r1�4 U44, )£! �61 ti i{ Ait1 tr -ti st 7 s55i4I;1t )r ii t{ vttt st 1' si if stl (st i£ ��� it rrst �irAs�s sift-i��1 r}ts �t- Itl tt i f 3, i r ifrs} si4 1s t 'St { jityl, t£ys.) ,,,2 4 tsps jjf` - �S relit ttt{ t 4 irhr )til{rit 1st til i St (£ l�r s 4 ._._._._._._._._. ._._._._J (�syv I It s itis � t tris rtI i( 1h r lits-irt i� it )last ?� �sr lr i�r rt1 � !tti Zs �� it � t --�—�— — — £y S 1�tt �sit l I£�£r�1 rl it'1l ti�i £itt}£>�s sh r srt�r 4�t SI s} r3it t - r is its }1 lit£�t�t i Potter Rd.&'North LakD . _.__ J it�t UtilityImprovements 06 �tr l �} �� £ 4• yt;trrrlr It~rs _t) }t j �¢�� '�' � ��� rt`!s� i '�� \�S st - S{ � r� )1 11 � itr tl i�I lrti 7yt4 � fit-, — rr tr sits is 1 t 1� .. � ilr rtt ££ Iii s' rs11 s j! ri � Jt ) t� n�rit tarn t �� t;tt(fl li its Sti 1£ �;�£Hts)ll£��trrf rr ti�ir .tt ir£r� i i(sti i t�j t;i�s � i�tttsts I llb ............ 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Heart of Boynton Stormwater Study Area ti I-'- Tj ----------------- Ocean Breeze East std_ Neighborhood Improvements l 1 L_ s dNE 4th Ave _ _._ _�. .j� _� IF T, Central Seacrest Corridor Phase III x - �����-� ---� Neighborhood Improvements -� -- -- -- -- _._. 7; w�„� � ,�1 I �_ ;�J l�T ._ - __ _ _ t� eta .= .._ = 1 - -::- ---- 541ve 2J r . IFCentral Seacrest Corridor Legend hbNeigorhood Improvements y j� 711, Jf._I_ CRA Boundary Y N .:_ H 500 Ocean Utility Improvemen Improvements -----t� N e Pence Park Lift Lift Station o loo zoo aoo goo eoo ,. _._._. �.... - — Ave]----------------- ---- -- 8 254 90 255 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN SOUTHERN SECTION i i J.11111 .1. . i ILI- __L _.__._._.a .............. ----------------- ----------- ------- ----------- ---—-------------—————---------- ------- -------------—--------------- .............................................. —————————————— th d 1 ------------- .......................... i ------------------------- --------------------------- ---- ...... --------- --------- --- Main Blvd .................... .............. --------------11-ITFIRDE. L ll, South Blvd - N High Point Blvd --—---------------------------- ......------ - j ---- -------------------------- ..................................................---------------- ---------- *.oto ct .......... High Point Blvd 7- ................ .......... k _ [ . _. .2 1 .......................... -------------------I I _ -10. ......... ...... d MT AVD. il_ 1 zzn� 1 ,410.......... ---------------- IT I T_ 4. A'� ------------ ID ----------- Reclaimed Water Main Extension F1 ------------- V -------------———---------- _.J L T77: ...... ...... ------ 7th ........ ...... ------ ............... OUR............ ----- --------- .......... ----------- - k - ---------- s, imiul"z .27. L 2 J i -1 ------------ ............................ J... ............. T . ............ J [IT-L.11 lLl ET I . . ... ............ -i Garden r T ........ TAs_ Legend ------------- CRA Boundary ...................... Fr 7171'� g t ----------------- ------------- ---—-----........- .......... ------- --------------------- -------------------------------------- Fees........................ 91 256 continues its "complete streets" efforts in portions of the study area. The City evaluates pavement markings annually and updates these items as nec- essary. Thermoplastic markings, highly reflective TR A N S F"0 R 111FAIN 0 N stripings with long-term performance, were recently placed on Gateway Boulevard, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Ocean Avenue. Roads Based on the Functional Classification of roads, Alleys the CRA area includes one Principal Arterial Urban There are a wide variety of alleys located through- (interstate 95), three roadways classified Urban out the CRA as noted on the Figure 25. They are Minor Arterial (Federal Highway, Boynton Beach concentrated in the downtown, in the area extend- Boulevard and Woolbright Road), and six Urban ing from SE 2 Avenue to the Boynton Canal.Alleys Minor Collectors—Seacrest Boulevard, Gate- may be improved thus providing vehicle access to way Boulevard, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, properties. However, the vast majority of alleys are Ocean Avenue, SE 23rd Avenue and Gulfstream unimproved and not utilized for access to property Boulevard (depending on the roadway, the classi- and instead may serve utility functions (i.e. Florida fication may or may not apply to its entire length Power and Light, City water, etc.). Lastly, a number within the CRA boundary: see Figure 24).All re- of alleys may simply be platted land that is neither maining streets are classified "Local Urban." used for access nor provision of utilities. Each al- ley is truly unique in purpose, function and physical The roadway is assigned a class through the Fed- dimension. eral Functional Classification process, according to the character of service it provides in the year Many alleys have been abandoned in the past and of analysis. The process takes into account the the City is generally supportive of such abandon- improvements and additions identified in the State ments, a practice based solely on the objective to Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The reduce maintenance cost. ricil purpose of roadway classification is to stalish he relative importance of a roadway in the overall hierarchy of roadways. Street 11'....1ghting Street illumination in the study area is good and :Pavement Condition meets traffic safety needs. Arterial highways have Pavements within the study area are in generally a uniform lighting pattern; lighting is also uniform f,good to very good condition. Arterial Highways are throughout the Central Business District. Light- well maintained by both the State of Florida and ing in residential areas is more sporadic, with no Palm Beach County with the use of asphalt over- uniformity. However, street lights are placed at City streets, typically 22 feet in width within nearly all street intersections and other locations 50 feet wide right of way, have been adequately where vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic warrants maintained as well over the last ten years and are mid-block lighting. The City receives street light ,"thus also in good condition. In addition, the City requests periodically in the study area and has has embarked on aggressive utility restoration placed new lighting where enhanced lighting is projects; these projects, supporting the "complete warranted. street" design in portions of the study area, result- ed in recent street resurfacing. Other pavements Median 16-andscaping have been maintained with Micro-Surfacing, an Median landscaping has recently been improved or effective preventive maintenance technique that is in the process of being upgrades.At this time en- hancement of the sidewalk areas are not included minor defects, filling non-working ruts and improv- in the improvements. There have been numerous ing skid resistance and appearance. The City accidents that have caused damage to trees and has an annual planned expenditure of$500,000 shrubs. These are being replaced.As of this year beginning October 1, 2015, to continue pavement all medians will be mulched. Medians with irrigation surface maintenance and the Utility Department 92 257 are being individually evaluated and repaired. All trees have been pruned in the past year to ISA(internation- al Arborist Association) standards. Sidewalks As shown in Figure 26, the existing sidewalk network has any significant gaps in connectivity throughout the CRA, including downtown and adjacent neigh- borhoods. Since the year 2000, the City made some progress reducing these gaps.As a result of the sidewalk construction program implemented in the past 15 years, focused on making walking safer for grade school students, the current sidewalk network in residential areas close to schools requires minimal walking upon paved street surfaces, substantial- ly reducing students' exposure to vehicular traffic. Sidewalk construction in locations that experience the highest pedestrian volume along arterial routes and/ or those near pedestrian generators such as parks and commercial areas is nearly 100% complete. The sidewalk condition is adequate as well; the City has capital funds available for annual sidewalk repairs as needed based upon priority. Furthermore, improve- ments planned as a part of the All Aboard Florida rail project will bring forth sidewalk/pedestrian enhance- ments at the FEC grade crossings located at Gateway Boulevard, NE 15th Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, SE 5th Avenue and SE 12th Avenue. Transit Three PalmTran bus routes transect the CRA area (see Exhibit 27): #1, #70 and #73. Route 70 provides direct connection to the TriRail commuter station. 9 258 THOROUGHFARE SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF ROADS v1 ick NW 2 Ve > �. 9 Rtter O m 2 W 4i, t r Ga Gate La ide Ha - ' t r7 Tg U) r r Z s �E- a � 1 O a N 19 Ave --w aA Oak St J AS Y _ � 151 t A e a f avian,rtir Park Ridge Blvd 'o w ,k -- 0./ E h ve ean 17 ryt0 NW 1 th ve it �z%ir,■•a 1 -N 11t Ave - 11' Martin.uthe King J grtvd w r y Nth > W it Q - vv m W h ve NE h Ave mE Jf"- `'.: W 4 h th Ave X07 — NW 3rd v N 3 tje I y B B ac Bhr E Bo)/nt B a Bl,Vd ,: ..... ., r.ry , say" B NW 1st ve NE 1s WOed eAv nI � 1v „;y SW st e- -V, E 1 to .2nd ve S co M SW no ve I S NSW rdA e r r - rn C 4 SW 4 Ave H �u =0 cc 1 M SE 5 A ro fj C -•y n ('U) i .E•c o M W - _n N GrRa in SW th A a 0 if lu W , » " 2. d - v �tl N 7s 3 SW I th e H 2t c m -SW 14th ve ibri t Rd oo.Dright Rd a� hi z7, � � yoa� �, ,�i „ Malin Btvd 6��a 16thAwef, Legend South Blvd j` �N�r - annaw11.Principal Arterial-Interstate URBAN w ur 16-Minor Arterial URBAN E 21 t � r f t 18-Minor Collector(Fed Aid)URBAN 2 d I -� 2 d u", 19-Local URBAN Ave SE S t v SE2 hAv O ® CRA Boundary 25t P fp E 25t Ave tL u:g BB® BE 26th Ave I; O w =t y ®=a ..n N E 27th PI o � hi SEBt v p Su set Rd E t 1 s --� Ch p 1. ill 81 d h SE 31s ve lis io HiI1R 2v. 0 435 870 1,740 2,610 3,480 Feet r a Dt� a c 2'4 v, N N W W W G am d 1 -t i 259 CONCENTRATION OF ALLEYS IN THE DOWNTOWN SECTION ............ ------------- VC - - -- -- -- ----- -- ------ ------------- ... . ... .... -- ---- ---- --- �i _T r Tf .............. ...... k-----------PZ I ------------------- ........................ j Tf T..-Elfl- --------- - ITi .12 ......... ..... ..... 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A E: - ff �'zDrrKAymmzm= PBG-BCR via US-7,#1 !! yD.w �I .7. 5E p0T11 k.J �' LO SCHOOL RD Y!• D;- W 1 RE91ffT A`VE BUSSTOPS o E �BBBB�CRA Boundary YC > m t v ?I D ( GOLEVIEW DR �f ''Ew .Yffi R ORCHI 9 I ✓ 262 t BOYNTO _ t R � R. x R 263 2023 Preliminary CRA Plan Amendment Scope of Services (4/4/2023 Draft) Project Description The City of Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA)is seeking responses from qualified and experienced firms to provide professional services related to the modification of the BBCRA Community Redevelopment Plan (BBCRA Plan)which includes an in-depth analysis of potential boundary expansions and/or modifications, review and evaluate past redevelopment efforts, current redevelopment projects, and provide recommendations to incentives and implement strategies for redevelopment efforts, and an economic development analysis. Since 1990's, the BBCRA has played an integral role in the removal of blight and adding value to the downtown area and surrounding community. Today, the CRA encompasses approximately 20% of the city's land area, has approximately 20% of the residential population, and contains over _% of all businesses in the City of Boynton Beach. The CRA fulfills its goals by investing tax increment financing (TIF) revenues into capital improvements, incentive programs, and offing numerous initiatives to meet the needs of the community that it serves. The Agency receives increment revenue from both the city and the county for the area is encompasses. While the Agency has experienced tremendous successes during its tenure, independent forces such as the late 2000's recession, the COVID-19 pandemic and recent inflation have significantly affected the CRA's ability to execute its projects within its prescribed timeline. The BBCRA also desires to address subsequent elements of blight within the City and CRA that may not have been addressed in its 2016 consolidated Plan update. For further information about the BBCRA, please visit httsn//www.bontonbeachcra.com/. Scope of Work Professional services to modify the BBCRA Community Redevelopment Plan (Exhibit A). In general, Task 1 and Task 2 reference the potential for boundary modification while Tasks 3, 4, 5, and 6 reference plan modifications. In detail, they are as follows: Task 1: Prepare a review of adjacent areas to the existing CRA boundary for potential inclusion into the CRA plan update and modification request. Task 2: Draft a finding of necessity study for any boundary modification based upon said review in Task 1. The City and the CRA acknowledge pursuit of boundary modifications and a plan update are two requests that run parallel, but each have their own process and due diligence. Any proposal's work plan should include an accommodation in the event boundary modifications are not agreeable based on an evaluation or discussions amongst CRA partners and therefore Task 2, no longer becomes a pertinent element of the scope. Task 3: Develop a gap analysis or comparable resource to narrate the following: • Completion of the BBCRA plan, goals, and objectives to date o Review of staff information including data, infographics, annual reports, delegation of authority, completed projects, ongoing projects, and spending to date. 264 • Articulate successful impacts of the CRA to date. • Overlaying elements of the Palm Beach County and City of Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan with specific references to housing, transportation, and economic development) • Demonstrate external factors (such as inflation, COVID-19, recession, etc.) that may have limited the CRA's ability to successfully execute the CRA Plan within its existing timeline. Task 4: Propose a CRA Plan Update for a fifteen-year period within which public and private resources may be used to accomplish redevelopment activities. The analysis and effort under which the Plan update will consider must include, but not be limited to: • Review tax base and ownership data, property lines and right-of-way boundaries. • Evaluate current land uses, future land use/zoning designations and recommend changes, as necessary, to facilitate redevelopment of properties within the BBCRA area. • Evaluate what makes the BBCRA unique and propose steps that the Agency can take to preserve, nurture and promote these features. • Review and analyze real estate market trends and property values including a provision for projections for TIF revenues within the CRA area. • Evaluate vacant and underutilized properties within the CRA and determine a strategy for encouraging and facilitating (re)development or revitalization. • Development of a vision and goals, objectives and policies to support the elimination of the blighting conditions outlined in the Finding of Necessities Report(s). • Evaluate existing infrastructure, and assess opportunities and constraints to complete CRA capital projects. • Identify strategies to work with Palm Beach County and other partnership agencies to complete requisite CRA capital projects. Said projects could include; but may not be limited to new infrastructure, housing, neighborhood revitalization, sustainability, energizing of business districts, business retention/expansion/attraction, economic growth/diversification/resilience, and others. • Identify various grant opportunities to support other CRA capital projects within the six districts. • Review of other Florida cities' CRA grant programs, as well as those of Palm Beach County, the State of Florida, and federal appropriations and programs, and recommendations for inclusion/adoption, which might include business incentives, housing, infrastructure or financial assistance in response to economic impact from storm events, pandemic, quality of life, or other hazards. • Development of a fifteen-year work program and capital improvement timeline. • Development of a transition plan from the Agency to the City from 2039 until the CRA sunset in 2044. • Development of implementation strategies that outline immediate, short-term, and long-term priorities. 265 Task 5: Outline and coordinate regulatory process required to complete update and/or modification of the CRA and CRA Community Redevelopment Plan: • Citizen Participation Process including; but not limited to, o CRA Districts community and public o Development and Industry Stakeholders o City Advisory Boards (to be determined by the CRA Board) o CRAB Board o City Commission o Palm Beach County o City of Boynton Beach Land Planning Agency (Planning and Development Board) • Notification Requirements to Taxing Authorities, Agencies and Counties, and Land Planning Agency as required by Chapter 163 Part III, Florida Statute. • An update of Delegation of Authority Resolution with Palm Beach County Government. • Other Public hearings as required including briefings to the City Commission, County Commission, and presentations as needed. Task 6: Coordinate with CRA staff, CRA legal counsel, and City attorney on relevant drafting of resolutions and ordinances consistent with F.S. 163. Location The BBCRA is predominately located within the boundaries as indicated in Exhibit B (to be inserted or referenced legal description or website boundaries) Fee Proposal The CRA looks to the Consultant to present a cost-effective fee with a not to exceed cost for each task proposal to complete the Scope of Work. If the Response intends to omit any tasks or requirement listed in the Scope of Work said omission must be described in this Statement of Proposed Services. Exhibit Exhibit C(map to be inserted)includes a review of potential zones to consider for CRA expansion or special Business Improvement Districts. While these zones have yet to be vetted for compliance with a finding of necessity, they represent areas of interest for review. These zones also do not reflect a comprehensive list of all areas of study, nor final representations of specific boundary modification areas. The selected consultant will review and recommend areas of further exploration. For example, additional discussions have included areas such as the Boynton Beach Mall, (insert other areas such as south of SE 2nd Avenue, west of FEC and Seacrest Boulevard along Woolbright Road, etc.). These exploratory areas are evidenced as part of the exhibit map. 266