Agenda 12-10-02Call to Order.
COMMUNI'r~ H'~-'u~-v~=LU'PMENT AGENCY
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
Commission Chambers
Boynton Beach
6:30 P.M.
Roll Call.
~Z. Agenda Approval: 586
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda.
B. Adoption of Agenda.
IV, Consent Agenda. 589
A. Approval of Minutes- November 12, 2002 CRA Board Meeting. 590
B. Cancellation of Employment Contract and adopt CRA Employee Status
¢. Financial Report 61 7
616
V. Public Audience.
620
VL Public Hearing 621
Planning and Zoning Hearing Items
New Business
A. Land Use Plan Amendment/Rezoninq (Revised) 622
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
tv roceedings is nmde, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be baSed.
The city shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual witl~ a disability an equal
opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. PleaSe contact Douglas
Hutchinson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
accommodate your request.
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1. PROJECT:
AGENT:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION'
Mixed Use-Core (LUAR 02-10) 622
City-initiated
East side of Federal Highway, between Ocean Avenue and NE
4th Street
Request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map from Mixed Use (MX) to Mixed Use-Core (MX-C).
PROJECT:
AGENT:
OWNER:
LOCATI ON:
DESCRIPTION:
Beachside at Boynton (LUAR 02-008) 629
Siemon & Larson, P.A.
Gulfstream Lumber Company
1415 South Federal Highway
Request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land use Map
from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Mixed Use (MX); and
Request to rezone from C-3 Community Commercial to Mixed
Use-Low Intensity (MU-L).
For Mixed Use development (residential, retail and office).
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (CPTA 02-002) 63 6
1. AGENT/OWNER: City-initiated
DESCRIPTION:
Request to amend Comprehensive Plan Objective 1.12 and
Policies 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 in the Future Land Use Element to
Update the review process for residential developments in the
Coastal High Hazard Area; and
Request to amend Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.16.1 to add lists
of uses allowed in residential land use categories; to recognize
recommendations of the "Federal Highway Corridor Community
Redevelopment Plan" as a basis for designating certain lands as
Special High Density Residential land use; and to establish the
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The city 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 City. Please contact Douglas
Hutchinson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
accommodate your request.
587
Mixed Use-Core and Conservation land use categories and
corresponding lists of allowed uses.
VI/, Director's Report: 648
A. Updates
1) Way Finding Contract
VIII. Old Business:
649
IX.
A. Heart of Boynton Plan Initiation Request. 65o
B. Consideration of adjusting criteria for the Fagade Grant Program 653
C. Consideration of Fagade Grant request from Marc Fender for High Ridge Properties LLC. 66
New Business: 664
A. Consideration of Fagade Grant for Grace Fellowship Church 665
B. Consideration of Piggy Back contract for the Design and Construction of the Boynton 683
Beach Blvd. Extension, Promenade and River Walk
X. Other Items:
XI, Adjournment.
588
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The city shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
oppommity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
Hutchin.qon at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
accommodate your request.
IV. Consent Agenda.
person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community Kedevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
;idered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
)roceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
cit~ -,~all furaish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
~rtunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
hinson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
mmodate your request.
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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR
MEETING H'~LD~IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002 AT 6:30 P.M.
Present
Larry Finkelstein, Chairman
Jose Aguila
Alexander DeMarco
Don Fenton
Jeanne Heavilin, Vice Chair
Michelle Hoyland
Henderson Tillman
Doug Hutchinson, CRA Director
Lindsey Payne, Board Attorney
Dale Sugerman, Assistant City
Manager
I. Call to Order
Chairman Finkelstein called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
II. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called 'the roll and declared that all members were
present.
II1. Agenda Approval:
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
The following changes were made to the Agenda:
At the request of Mr. Aguila, the addition of a discussion for a recognition
program for outstanding landscaping and aesthetics projects was added
under Item X., "Other Items."
Chairman Finkelstein requested that the fo lowing items be added to the
Consent Agenda:
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VII.2, "Financial Reports"
VII. 7, "Preferred selection process to complete Boynton
Beach Boulevard District CRA Plan Up"
VII. 8, "Design Guidelines Overlay"
VIII. F, "Consideration of Insurance for Property and
Liability, Windstorm, Workers Compensation and
Employee Bonding"
IX.A, "Approval of Revised Travel Policy"
IX, C, "Consideration of Employee Health Insurance Plan"
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IX.D, "Consideration or Resolution to Secure a CRA Credit
Card"
Item IX.B, "Consideration of Fa(;ade Grant Request from Marc Fender for
High Ridge Properties LLC" was moved up as Item VI.E.
Ms. Hoyland requested that the following items be added to the Consent Agenda:
VII. 3, "CRA/BODA Downtown Event"
VII. 4, "Events Coordination Effort"
Ms. Hoyland also requested that Item VIII. H "Resolution of the Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency, reconfirming and reauthorizing the
purchase of the Relax Inn", be moved to the Consent Agenda. Chairman
Finkelstein informed Ms. Hoyland that this item had to be addressed separately.
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion
Mr. Aguiia moved to approve the Agenda, as amended. Motion seconded by
Vice Chair Heavilin and unanimously carried.
Chairman Finkelstein inquired if any Board member wished to remove an item
from the Consent Agenda.
Vice Chair Heavilin and Mr. Aguila both requested to remove Item VII. 3
"CRNBODA Downtown Event" for discussion.
Ms. Hoyland requested to remove Item IX.C, "Consideration of Employee
Health Insurance Plan" for discussion.
Ms. Hoyland requested to remove Item IX.D "Consideration or resolution
to secure a CRA Credit Card" for discussion.
Mr. Aguila requested to remove Item VIII. F, "Consideration of Insurance
for Property and Liability, Windstorm, Workers Compensation and
Employee Bonding" for discussion.
IV. Consent Agenda
Motion
Mr. Aguila moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. Motion
seconded by Vice Chair Heavilin and unanimously carried.
A. Approval of Minutes - October 8, 2002 CRA Board Meeting
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Vice Chair Hea~lin pointed out that the Agenda packet included a duplication of
the minutes, which, were numbered pages 414 through 443. She requested that
the pages be renumbered accordingly.
Motion
Vice Chair Heavilin moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Mr.
Aguila and unanimously carried.
Item VII. 3 "CRA/BODA Downtown Event"
Vice Chair Heavilin had concerns that the event had been announced before it
came before the Board for approval. She requested that a budget and a
breakdown of the $7,500 be furnished.
Mr. Aguila inquired if the word "accusations" contained in the first paragraph of
the second line in the agenda 'backup memo (page 497) was correct and
requested a clarification. Chairman Finkelstein suggested the word be changed
to "occasions." Mr. Aguila also would like more detail on how the $7,500 would
be spent.
Mr. Hutchinson responded that the money was in the budget set aside for events.
The money will be used for entertainment, flyers and tee shirts. It is anticipated
that the selling of tee shirts will generate revenue. Because some of the work will
be done in house, the full amount may not be needed. Since the event came up
quickly, Mr. Hutchinson felt that they needed to move quickly to help the
downtown out: $5,000 will be used for the entertainment and $2,500 will be for
,cidental items. BODA will also be contributing prizes and other items.
Vice Chair Heavilin inquired if BODA would be paying for anything, and Mr.
Hutchinson said that they would be paying for various items.
Chairman Finkelstein inquired who would be responsible for the insurance for the
event and Mr. Hutchinson responded that the CRA insurance covers events.
The City is waiving whatever fees .may be necessary.
Vice Chair Heavilin inquired about the time of the event and was informed it
would begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. and run to 10:00 p.m. It was pointed out
that the Parade this year will take place on Congress Avenue. Mr. Aguila
requested that Mr. Hutchinson report to the Board what the actual expenses
were, which he agreed to do.
_Motion
Mr. Aguila moved to approve $7,500 for "Lets Go to the Hop" as suggested in the
November 8, 2002 memo. Motion seconded by Mr. Fenton.
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Mr. Aguila ame~nded his motion to state, "not to exceed $7,500", which Mr.
Fenton agreed to. The motion unanimously carried.
Item VIII.
F, "Consideration of Insurance for Property and Liability,
Windstorm, Workers Compensation and Employee
Bonding"
Mr. Aguila pointed out that there was a typographical error in the first line of the
memo in the agenda packet and that the word "statues" should be changed to
"status." Chairman Finkelstein also suggested that the word "and" be removed
in the second line so that the sentence would read, "As an independent agency, ....... { Del~,~.' and
it is in the best interest..."
Motion
Vice Chair Heavilin moved to approve. Motion seconded by Mr. Aguila and
unanimously carried.
Item IX.C, "Consideration of Employee Health Insurance Plan"
Ms. Hoyland inquired if the amount budgeted for this item in the memorandum
was the CRA contribution to cover the employee or was it the employee's
contribution. She was informed that it was the CRA's contribution, which was
$811.66 per month for the employee only. The employee would be responsible
for 100% of any coverage for a dependent, and the CRA would pay 100% of the
coverage for any employee. Staff is recommending approval of Aetna for health
insurance and CompDent for the dental and eye program.
Motion
Mr. Tillman moved for approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Aguiia and
unanimously carried.
Item IX.D "Consideration or Resolution to Secure a CRA Credit Card"
Chairman Finkelstein thought that the word "or" in the title should be "of". Ms.
Hoyland inquired if staff is asking the Board to consider creating a resolution. Mr.
Hutchinson responded that the Bank furnished their own Resolution and is
requesting that their Resolution be executed. The Resolution is on Page 582 of
the agenda packet. Chairman Finkelstein pointed out that the Resolution
authorizes the Director, Controller and Administrative Assistant to become
cardholders. The Board member names on the bottom of the Resolution are
authorized to approve the Resolution on behalf of the Board and are not
cardholders.
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Chairman Finkelsteir:i inquired if the authorization for a single purchase of $250
and $500 in anyone 30-day period would still apply and Mr. Hutchinson
responded that they would.
Vice Chair Heavilin inquired why staff was in need of a credit card and Mr.
Hutchinson responded that they could be used to reserve rooms for Board
members to attend conferences and for other travel related items. Mr. Aguila
inquired if staff members were required to notify Mr. Hutchinson prior to using the
credit card and he was informed that was the procedure. He was also informed
that the statements would be available to Board members for their inspection and
will be included on the financial statements.
Motion
Mr. Fenton moved for approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Tillman and
unanimously carried.
V. Public Audience
Chairman Finkelstein announced that speakers would be limited to three
minutes.
Hilary Lynch, 28 Country Road, Village of Golf, President of the Board of the
Boynton Cultural Centre, Inc., known as the Schoolhouse Children's Museum on
Ocean Avenue, explained that the Boynton Cultural Centre is a non-profit
corporation that has spearheaded the efforts to develop a hands-on Children's
Museum by partnering with the City. While Ms. Lynch spoke, Brian Edwards
;stributed informational material, along with Ms. Lynch's speech to the Board
members.
Ms. Lynch pointed out that the Boynton Cultural Centre had been aware over the
past months of the issue to tear down the Old High School, but chose to remain
neutral because of the close partnership their Board has with the City. Ms. Lynch
was present tonight, along with other members of their Executive Committee and
Long Range Planning Committee to ask for time for the Boynton Cultural Centre
to consider plans and practical uses for the Old High School.
Ms. Lynch pointed out that they have the capability, experience, energy and
knowledge on how to raise the money needed to save the Old High School.
Now that the CRA is in charge Of the project, they would like to work with the
CRA Director to formulate ways to use the Old High School and they would like
time to discuss the use of the Old High School with their entire Board.
William Orlove, 2459 SW Cranbrook Drive, Boynton Beach is a member of the
City's Recreation and Parks Board. Mr. Orlove would like the Old High School
preserved for Boynton's future. He noted the success of the Children's
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Schoolhouse M~seum and felt that the Old High School could enhance the
Museum and bring more people downtown. Mr. Orlove requested that the CRA
study the issue further and move forward in a positive way.
Bruce Black felt that the decision about the Old High School is one of the most
important decisions that could be made. He pointed out that several individuals
have expanded into downtown and that the opening of the Children's Museum
has been one of the greatest successes in the City. He noted that the voters
passed the County's bond issue to create more cultural centers and he feels that
this could happen in this area. Mr. Black was against teadng down the Old High
School. He noted that there has been talk about putting in a band shell and this
will draw people to the downtown, as well as the Marina Project on the other side
of Town.
Mr. Black felt that tearing down the Old High School would be contrary to the
Visions 20/20 Plan and challenged the City to put up some money and partner
with the CRA on the project. He noted that the City had money that could be
earmarked for the project. Mr. Black also stated that the Library expansion will
be taking place and the Old High School would be a great addition to the area.
Brian Edwards, 629 NE 9th Avenue, Boynton Beach spoke on behalf of the
Executive Committee of the Cultural Centre and said that they have not had an
opportunity for their full Board of Directors to meet with the CRA Director. There
are funding and timelines that need to be addressed and he would like additional
time for their Board to work with the CRA Director. He indicated .that they could
come back to the CRA Board within 9 to 12 months with a proposal. They have
an active Board, major donors, community support and a proven track record.
He urged the Board to give their p~oposal serious consideration.
Harvey Oyer, 512 N. Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach is a Trustee of the
Boynton Historical Society and has been trying to have the Old High School
preserved. Mr. Oyer felt that the City, when it was given the Old High School,
should have placed it on the National Historical Registry~ The Historical Society
created the Cultural Centre, Inc. so that the project could be a community-wide
project. He would like the Historical Society to be given an opportunity to come
up with a viable program for the use of the building and an opportunity to provide
input. He did not think that the .project should be turned over to the Cultural
Centre, Inc.
Chairman Finkelstein closed the public audience.
Mr. Aguila asked if the item could be addressed now or should the Board wait
until it appears on the Agenda under Old Business? Mr. Aguila requested that
the item be moved up. Chairman Finkelstein stated that the item could be moved
up after the last Public Hearing item as Item VI.F.
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Motion
Mr. Aguila moved that the discussion on the Old High School be moved up as
item VI.F.
Attorney Payne pointed out that the item would not be under Public Hearings, but
would be heard after the Public Hearing items.
Motion seconded by Ms. Hoyland and unanimously carried.
VI. Public Hearing
Planning and Zoning Hearing Items
Attorney Payne administered the oath to all persons who would be testifying.
New Business
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Land Use Plan AmendmentJRezonin.q (Revised)
Project
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Merano Bay 9LUAR 02-006)
Carlos Ballbe, Woodside Land
Development Corp.
AutoZone, Inc.
Southeast corner of Shore Drive and
North Federal Highway
Request to amend the Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map from Local
Retail Commercial (LRC) to Special
High Density Residential (SHDR)
20du/acre
Dick Hudson presented the item on behalf of staff and explained that the Board
approved the rezoning and the site plan for the project, and that the land use
amendment had to be re-advertised to include the two extra units. Therefore,
staff is bringing back this item for this purpose only.
No one wished to speak under the public headng.
.Motion
Mr. Aguila moved to approve. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Heavilin and
unanimously carried.
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B. C~'~prehensive Plan Text Amendment (CPTA 02-001)
1. Agent/Owner:
Description:
Staff Initiated
Request for modification to
Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.19.2 to
insert an additional exception to the
restriction on industrial land conversions
to support the City's supply of housing
for current and future populations.
(This amendment is in response to the
objections of the State to the South
Congress Residential [LUAR 02-002]
Application .)
Dick Hudson presented the item on behalf of staff to amend to the future land
use element of the Comprehensive Plan in order to alleviate a restriction in the
current language that prohibits the conversion of industrial land to any use that
does not produce jobs. Staff wants to add language that would allow the City to
convert land if it would assist the City in meeting its housing goals. That goal is:
"The provision of decent, safe, and sanitary housing in suitable neighborhood
environments at a range of costs and variety of types necessary to meet the
needs of present and future residents of the City."
This is being processed concurrently with the land use amendment for South
Congress Avenue for conversion from industrial to residential use. When the
amendment was sent to DCA, they objected to the policy in the Comprehensive
Plan. DCA suggested that the policy be amended.
Staff worked with the original applicant to come up with a suitable land use
amendment and the final language agreed to for the proposed text is as follows:
"The City shall provide continued effort to allow for industrial acreage; however,
that land designated 'industrial' on the currently adopted Future Land Use Map
may be converted to commercial or residential designations if the conversion (i)
would generate a range of employment choices for current and future residents,
provide goods and services of regional importance, or would provide
opportunities for the City to meet its long-range housing goals; and (ii) is based
upon adequate data including market analysis."
Mr. Hudson went on to explain that when the Comprehensive Plan was first
developed a study was done to project the needs for both commercial and
industrial lands. Almost 70% of industrial land in the City is developed for
warehouse use and employs approximately 8 persons per acre, whereas light
industry would employ 24 persons per acre. Therefore, the jobs that were
anticipated never came to fruition and currently there is a high vacancy rate in
industrial buildings in the City. The amendment will provide for some
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development that wobld benefit the City and result in some kind of employment.
Staff is requesting that the amendment be approved.
Vice Chair Heavilin inquired under the new language if the land could be used for
either industrial or residential, which Mr. Hudson confirmed was correct; provided
that a market analysis is done to support the request.
Ms. Hoyland noted that the Policy is referred to as Policy 1.19.2 under staff's
proposed text and under proposed text as recommended by the P&D Board the
Policy is referred to as Policy 1.19.1. Mr. Hudson stated that this is a
typographical error and the Policy numbers should be the same.
Ms. Hoyland inquired if all three criteria recommended by the P&D Board had to
be met or would only one criterion be sufficient. Mr. Hudson stated that only one
of three would be acceptable.
Mr. Fenton inquired why this item was being brought before the CRA since
Congress Avenue is not in the CRA District. Mr. Hudson explained that all text
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are citywide and could affect land in the
CRA.
Mr. Fenton inquired how much industrial acreage remained in the City? Mr.
Hudson responded that in 1987 there were 775 acres designated industrial and
247 of that original amount was developed industrial. In 1996 there were 438
acres undeveloped. As of October, there are 101 acres remaining that includes
the 38 acres that are the subject of the text amendment. This does not include
land remaining in Quantum. Also the property that remains industrial is in small
]rcels.
Mr. Fenton inquired why the City wanted to get rid of its largest piece of industrial
property. Mr. Hudson noted that staff went to the City Commission on October
1st and asked for direction on how to deal with the objections from DCA. The City
Commission would like the land use in the City to respond to the market. Ms.
Hoyland pointed out that the text amendment would not eliminate industrial it
merely allows for other uses.
Chairman Finkelstein opened up the public hearing.
Bob Ensler, 26 Woods Lane, Boynton Beach noted that the Comprehensive
Plan was formulated in 1989 and it was determined at that time how much
industrial land would be needed and how much acreage the City had. The 1989
plan was based upon a consultant's report issued in 1986. The 1986 report was
based upon data collected between 1980 and 1986. Therefore, the plan is based
upon 20-year old data.
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Mr. Ensler com~imented Mr. Hudson in formulating the proper wording for the
text amendment.. The City Commission did not put the word "prohibit" into the
Comprehensive Plan until June 2000. When this was done the Commission was
not aware that they were making this change based upon 20-year old data. Mr.
Ensler noted that the City needed to come up with a new Comprehensive Plan,
but in the meantime urged the Board to support the text amendment
Kieran Kilday, Land Planner of Kilday & Associates, 1551 Forum Place, West
Palm Beach pointed out that his firm worked on the conversion of the 38-acre
parcel which resulted in the request for the text amendment. Mr. Kilday Stated
that he was satisfied with the proposed language and that any change from
industrial would still require a land use change, as well as a public hearing.
Chairman Finkelstein closed the public hearing.
Motion
Mr. Tillman moved for approval. Motion seconded by Mr. DeMarco and
unanimously carried.
C. New Site Plan
Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
CKS Incorporated (NWSP 02-005)
Jeffrey Smith, JMS Design, Inc.
CKS Incorporated
Lot 44 Tradewinds Estates - East side
of Old Dixie Highway, North of Gulf
Stream Boulevard and South of Miller
Road
Request for site plan approval for an
8,043 square foot, one story
office/warehouse building on a 0.67 acre
parcel
Mr. Rumpf presented the item. The proposed site was annexed on Apdl 17,
2002 and the Future Land Use Maps were amended to show the property with a
commercial general land use classification in a C-4 Zoning District.
A 27' single access drive is proposed and the required parking is one parking
space for each 200 square feet of .office area and one space for 800 square feet
of warehouse and mezzanine area. A future mezzanine area of 2,000 feet has
been included for parking calculation purposes. The required 20 parking spaces
will be provided. There are two emergency and service vehicular maneuvering
areas that are provided at the eastern end of the site to be solely used as a
turnaround.
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Mr. Rumpf des~'ribed the landscaping that would be placed on the site. The
south landscape, buffer will be at least five feet in width with additional trees and
hedges. The building is one-story and will be 23' 6" in height at the highest point
of the parapet wall and will meet all setback requirements. The building will
contain five condominium units. Excluding the future mezzanine area, four units
will be 1,475 square feet and the fifth unit will be 2,238 square feet.
The existing chainlink fence will be removed and replaced with a 6' white
aluminum picket fence with a rolling secudty gate along the Old Dixie Highway
right-of-way. There will be a 6' concrete block wall along the east property line
adjacent to the trailer park and will be painted to match the building. The facade
will be enhanced with a parapet with horizontal lines, arches and circular score
lines. The overhead doors will face south.
There is a proposed monument sign of 6' x 14' (48 square feet in area).
Conditions of Approval will require that all details of the sign be provided and that
the colors are consistent with the proposed building. Staff is recommending
approval of the site plan based upon the conditions of approval contained in
Exhibit C.
Jeffrey Smith of JMS Design, 211 South Federal Highway assumed the podium.
Chairman Finkelstein pointed out that there were 29 staff comments and Mr.
Smith said he agreed with all staff comments except for comment #25. The
owner would prefer not to enter into an agreement with the adjacent property
owner that may not always be the same owner. They are proposing to provide a
drop scaffold system for maintaining the wall instead. Mr. Rumpf responded that
etaff would not have a problem with arrangements on how the applicant takes
are of their building.
No one wished to speak under Public Audience.
Mr. Aguila noted that since the site is in the CRA area and would allow a drive
aisle of 24', he would like the south line of the parking moved three feet to the
north so that the three feet could become landscape area. Mr. Aguila also had
concerns about how the backside of the property would look.
Mr. Rumpf requested that Mr. Aguila's request be made a condition upon staff's
approval to determine that the turnaround radius could accommodate oversized
vehicles. Mr. Aguila suggested removing some of the pavement and 2' of
overhang so that the pavement could be reduced. Mr. Rumpf thought that this
could be worked out.
Ms. Hoyland stated that the south and west elevations were nicely designed for
its use and that the designer did a good job. Ms. Hoyland was against having
blank walls on the north elevation and questioned the use of drop down
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scaffolding on the back of the building. She suggested adding some banding to
the north elevation.
Ms. Hoyland inquired where the air conditioning units would be located, and Mr.
Smith said if there were air conditioning units they would be roof mounted. Ms.
Hoyland wanted assurances that if there were air conditioning units that the
proper screening would be provided or that the parapets ara increased to hide
the roof equipment. Ms. Hoyland would also like the 3' reduction of the drive
aisle along the south side of the property and would like this applied to the north
elevation as well. She felt that by adding landscaping to the north elevation this
would soften the building. In any event, Ms. Hoyland would like to have the north
elevation softened either by adding banding or tower features or with
landscaping.
Mr. Smith agreed to soften the north elevation by adding banding or towers. With
regard to adding 3' of landscaping, he had concerns. In the event it was decided
to build on the north property line, there would be a 3' space where nothing
would grow. Mr. Smith also agreed to reduce the drive aisle on the south end.
Mr. Aguiia requested that it be a condition of approval that the roof equipment
must be screened and that the top of the screening would be no lower than the
top of the highest unit.
Motion
Ms. Hoyland moved to approve the site plan for CKS Incorporated, subject to the
conditions as listed in the staff report and subject to the following conditions:
1. That the applicant work with staff to include increased architectural
elements along the north elevations, such as, but not limited to,
banding, increasing parapet walls and towers.
2. That the applicant work with staff to reduce the drive aisle to 24' and
increase the landscaped area along the south property line by 3'
unless prohibited by turning radius requirements.
3. That all roof top mechanical equipment be propedy screened and that
the proposed screening must be as high as the top of the mechanical
equipment.
Mr. Aguila seconded the motion with the caveat that Item #25 be revised that an
acceptable maintenance access agreement between the properties be
established as approved by the City. Ms. Hoyland agreed to the amendment of
the motion. Vice Chair Heavilin suggested that with regard to item #25 the
language should state that the applicant come up with an alternate plan that
would be agreeable with staff without involving the other property owner.
Therefore comment #25 would be revised to state that only staff would approve
an alternate maintenance program for the north elevation.
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The motion carried 7-0.
D. Height Exception
1. Project:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Presidential Drive (HTEX 02-002)
Richard C. Williams, Williams
Construction Services, Inc.
A&A Corporation, Inc.
719 Presidential Drive
Request for a height exception pursuant
to the City of Boynton Beach Land
Development Regulations, Chapter 2,
Zoning, Section 4.F to allow an elevator
hoist way on a proposed single family
house to be constructed at 32 feet 6
inches (32'6") high, a distance of 2 feet
six inches (2'6") above the maximum
thirty (30) foot height allowed in the R-l-
AA single family zoning district.
Maxime DuCoste presented the case. The applicant is requesting to build an
elevator hoist way on a proposed single-family house to be constructed at 32'6",
which is 2'6" above the allowable maximum 30' height. The subject property is
located at the end of Las Palmas at the Intracoastal Waterway and the house will
have a roof sundeck, which currently is accessible only by an interior stairway.
-he applicant_is proposing to erect an elevator at the northwest comer of the
property.
The elevator hoist will be enclosed to protect the mechanical components. The
elevator is eligible for a height exception pursuant to Chapter 2 Zoning, Section
4.F.3, which Mr. DuCoste read. The overall building height will be 29'10", which
is below the maximum height and the elevator hoist will be located at the least
visible section of the subject property that abuts the Intracoastal Waterway.
There will be no windows on the east and west sidewalls of the elevator and
would limit view onto the adjacent properties. The elevator will provide a
s~condary point of ingress and egress to the roof and sundeck. The design of
tl~ elevator is consistent with the overall architecture of the house, and the
height exception will not negatively impact the adjacent properties. Staff is
recommending approval with no conditions of approval.
No one wished to speak during the public hearing.
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Motion
Mr. Aguila moved for approval.
unanimously carried.
Motion seconded by Mr. DeMarco and
Consideration of Fagade Grant request from Marc Fender for
High Ridge Properties LLC. (moved up from Item IX.B)
Mr, Hutchinson reported that this is the first applicant under the new Fa(~ade
Grant Application process. The applicant has just begun to move forward with
his project and the cost of the project well exceeds the match. The applicant has
also received his permits. Mr. Hutchinson pointed out that the applicant has
applied for other grants as well as beginning the project. Both of these criteria
are not permitted under the City's Fa(;ade Grant Program. He did point out that
although the applicant has begun the project, there is still a great deal to be
performed.
Chairman Finkelstein pointed out that Paragraph 5 of the Program Agreement
conflicts with the application and that the applicant cannot apply for other grants.
Attorney Payne said that in order for the applicant to be eligible for a grant, the
Program has to be amended to eliminate this provision. Mr. Hutchinson inquired
if this provision could be waived. Attomey Payne pointed out that since there was
no provision for a waiver in the Program, this would not be possible.
Mr. Aguila requested that the Program Agreement be changed and brought back
to the Board for approval. Mr. Aguila was in favor of the project, but felt that the
Program should be changed prior to approval.
Mr. Fenton suggested tabling the case until this change could be made. Mr.
Hutchinson also pointed out that since the applicant has already started the
project, this requirement should be amended.
Motion
Mr. Tillman moved to table the item.
There was a consensus among the Members that bOth these requirements be
removed from the Program Agreement. Ms. Hoyland did not agree that the
requirement that the project could not begin prior to the applicant starting the
project should be removed. Chairman Finkelstein pointed out that there was an
additional agenda item tonight to discuss revisions to the program where this
could be further addressed.
Mark Fender, 640 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach stated that he applied for a
County grant and will now require more money than the amount applied for. He
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flso pointed out'hat he has a great deal of work to do and that he had time limits
that needed to be met,
Mr. Aguila seconded the motion. Members requested that the item be tabled
until the next meeting. The motion unanimously carried.
F. Historic High School Adaptive Re-Use Plan Presentation
(moved up from Item VILLA.)
Mr. Hutchinson said that he had nothing new to add to his report in the Agenda
packet.
Members Comments:
Mr. Aguiia felt that what has been done with the Children's Museum in such a
short time has been phenomenal and shows a vision and effort that should be
commended. Mr. Aguila further pointed out that over the past ten years since he
has been involved with the City, the Historical Society has done nothing of
substance to the Old High School and there have been times when he supported
tearing the building down. He was very impressed with the previous presentation
and Mr. Hutchinson's report. He felt that it was time to look at it seriously to see if
something could be done with the building to make it viable.
Mr. Tillman also said that there were times when he felt that the Old High School
should be torn down based on the fact that no one brought forth any workable
plan. Because of the success of the Children's Museum, Mr. Tillman felt it is
-~ossible to do something with the Old High School and would like to move
orward with this.
Mr. Fenton pointed out that originally the cost was at $5 million to redo the Old
High School and now the costs are down to half of that cost. Tonight was the
first time that he has seen some vision and a proposal of substance submitted by
people who can do it. Mr. Fenton felt it would be reasonable to give the Boynton
Cultural Centre, Inc. another year to come up with a proposal.
Ms. Hoyland commended the Children's Museum for asking for more time to
bring a proposal back to the Board, but she did not feel comfortable leaving the
proposal entirely in the hands of the Children's Museum. Ms. Hoyland felt that
their intent was to work with the CRA and City staff to bring something forward.
She would like the investigation of restoration of the building to be a joint effort,
and she would be willing to support an extension of time to allow the parties to
come up with a plan. She recommended that the Children's Museum, CRA and
the Historical Society all work together.
Mr. Fenton suggested a Committee be set up under the jurisdiction of the CRA
that would include the Executive Director of the CRA, two CRA Board members,
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two members-~om the Children's Museum and two members from other
organizations and to provide them with an additional 9 to 12 months. He felt it
was important that there be some kind of structure.
Mr. DeMarco had concerns about the structure of the building and he would like
assurances that they are proceeding in the right direction and to ensure that the
structure is salvageable from an engineering standpoint. He would like to see a
theater included in the building and that the building would be available to other
civic organizations.
Mr. Hutchinson responded that when inspections were performed on the building,
there were some issues that had to be checked out. Mr. Hutchinson said that
they did not have the funds to do this, but noted that the City offered $50,000 at
the last meeting for a study. One of the first things that he would do would be to
follow through on Mr. DeMarco's recommendation. This could be done with the
City's $50,000.
Vice Chair Heavilin noted that there is conflicting information regarding the
structure and contamination of the building. She felt that the report was biased
and was not factual. Further, Vice Chair Heavilin did not think that the CRA
should become involved in the project since this is not done with other projects.
Chairman Finkelstein reported that City staff still favors demolition, and he did
attend the Ocean District Plan meeting where a majority of those present voted
to raze the building and build a park in its place. They would like to use the
money to demolish the current Civic Center and build a new Civic and Cultural
Center from scratch; however, there were only 14 people at the meeting. This
shows that there really has not been that much public input.
Chairman Finkelstein said that consideration needs to be given to determine if
the restoration would fit into the overell plan of Town Center and is it worth
saving. Another thing that the Board needs to consider is whether this should
become a CRA project and should the CRA put money into it. Chairman
Finkelstein was not against a committee being set up to explore possibilities for
the building and to come back at a future date with their plans, but felt that
anything that is brought forward would have to go to the Commission for
approval. The CRA has been asked to make a recommendation and there is a
lot of information needed to make a decision.
Mr. Tillman said that they had to start somewhere, and he was not opposed to
letting interested parties come up with a plan. He pointed out that the Old High
School did not have to be a CRA project and felt that a committee should study it.
He would like the new Director to have an opportunity to look into this further and
to use the $50,000 to determine if the structure is sound.
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Motion
Mr. Fenton moved (1) to request the $50,000 from the City; (2) ask for a one-year
extension; and (3) create a committee of seven members--three from the CRA,
including the Director, two from the Children's Museum, and one each from other
interested organizations in the City. Motion seconded by Ms. Hoyland.
Vice Chair Heavilin noted that since the Cultural Centre indicated that they would
be willing to take the project on, she would be against having a committee
formed. She felt that the Cultural Centre should be the entity to undertake the
project.
Chairman Finkelstein noted that the full Board of the Cultural Centre has not
approved the project and they needed more time to see if the Board was
agreeable to taking on the project, which Mr. Edwards confirmed. Mr. Edwards
also pointed out that the President of the Historical Society serves on the Cultural
Centre and therefore would be very much a pad of what the Cultural Centre
would be doing. Further, Mr. Edwards pointed out that the Cultural Centre is
well beyond just the Children's Museum.
Mr. Fenton amended his motion to change the two members of the Children's
Museum, to two members of the Boynton Cultural Centre, Inc. Ms. Hoyland
agreed to the amended motion.
Vice Chair Heavilin inquired how much time would be needed to get the entire
Board's approval. Mr. Edwards stated that their next Board meeting is November
21 st, at which time this will be discussed.
Mr. Aguila suggested that the only action the Board take tonight is to support the
momentum and not take any formal action or create any committees.
Mr. Tillman called for a point of order. Attorney Payne advised Chairman
Finkelstein to call the question and he requested that the Recording Secretary
call the roll.
Vot..__.Ae
The motion carried 4-3 (Chairman Finkelstein, Vice Chair Heavilin and Mr. Aguila
dissenting.)
RECESS WAS DECLARED AT 8:50 P.M.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:00 P.M.
Chairman Finkelstein requested that Item VIII.B, "Head of Boynton Update" and
Item VIII.C "Consideration of a Contract for Services for the CRA Way Finding
Program" be moved up and heard next.
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Motion
Mr. Aguila moved to move up Items VIII. B and C. The motion was seconded by
Vice Chair Heavilin and unanimously carried.
VIII. B.
Heart of Boynton Update
Quintus Greene, Director of Development, said that they would like to have a
discussion with the Board regarding the Heart of Boynton process. The Heart of
Boynton is the core area of the CRA since the mission of the CRA is to eliminate
conditions of slum and blight. Mr. Greene introduced Mr. Joe Gray of JEG
Associates, who has been working on the project for over 18 months and gave a
PowerPoint presentation on the Heart of Boynton project.
The salient points discussed during his presentation were as follows:
The boundary areas of the CRA were reviewed.
JEG Associates was assigned to prepare a conceptual master plan that
would set the vision for the revitalization of this area.
Organization of the neighborhoods and leadership development to
ensure that the community stakeholders maintained a role in the various
processes was initiated.
Detailed site planning for specific actions to realize the visions of the
community were prepared.
The master planning process took eight months and resulted in a plan
that was adopted by the Commission over a year ago.
350 community stakeholders got together at workshops and meetings.
They prepared a report card that was used by the community to evaluate
where the community stands on key areas that included crime and
safety, civic infrastructure, schools, and transportation systems. The
report card indicated that there is a great deal of work that needs to be
done.
Recommendations were made for zoning in this area to protect and
preserve the neighborhoods, especially the area around the Sate Sims
Park. It is being recommended that this area be entirely green space.
It was recommended that the Wilson Center and Palmetto Park be
squared off and made a park and community center by eliminating the
housing in between.
The City's Public Works site would be changed from Public Use to R-3 to
allow for multi-family residential and the commercial designation along
Seacrest would be extended to 8th Street.
The designation in the Shepard's Addition would be changed from
residential to mixed-use and other similar land uses.
Areas in need of major changes are Poinciana Heights (Cherry Hills
Area), MLK Corridor, the Public Works area and Shepard's Addition.
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Housing along MLK would be townhouse style with green spaces and
public spaces integrated within the Boulevard.
The Wilson Community Center would be moved closer to the southeast
corner.
Mr. Tillman interjected that the Board had previously seen the information being
presented and asked about the status of the Heart of Boynton as of today. Mr.
Gray stated that they wanted to revisit what had been previously shown and
noted that Mr. Tillman's inquiry wili be addressed further into the presentation.
The architectural guidelines for the area are FIoribbean and various
examples were shown.
The second phase of the project involved working with the residents to do
some community organizing by creating neighborhood associations in
each of the neighborhoods that are impacted by the plan. There are now
five of seven neighborhoods that have submitted papers for a
neighborhood association charter.
One of the goals of the plan is to provide a diversity of housing choices for
a mix of incomes and to create a place for the residents that live in the
community now, as well as previding housing choices so that people could
remain in the neighborhoods for life.
Provide neighborhood businesses to create jobs.
Provide a diversity of parks and green spaces throughout the community.
Provide focal points throughout the community.
The Sara Sims Park will be redeveloped to be a major public space for the
neighborhood, as well as the Wilson Center.
Make MLK Boulevard a major east/west corridor.
Establish gateways at Seacrest and Federal Highway's entryways at MLK.
Mr. Hutchinson felt that everyone was satisfied with the plan and asked what
neighborhoods have been formed and what the needs are for these
neighborhoods. He also asked what parts of the plan will be implemented first.
Chairman Finkelstein said that the Board would like to know what the next steps
would be to implement the plan and how the Board will be involved.
Mr. Gray stated that they were in phase 3 of the plan. The neighborhood
associations that have been formed are in the MLK neighborhood, Poinciana
Heights, Boynton Hills, Ridgewood Hills and Boynton Terrace.
Schematic site plans for Sara Sims Park, the entire Poinciana Heights
neighborhood, and a specific site plan for the Wilson Center to square off at the
school, are being prepared. Specific schematics are being done for the
gateways at both ends of MLK Boulevard. Mr. Gray stated that the CRA's role is
defined in the plan and relates to the acquisition of properties.
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Mr. Greene stated that the intersection of Seacrest and MLK is the heart of the
neighborhood, is of cdtical importance, needs to be done right, and needs to be
addressed first. It is expected that the CRA would actively participate in acquiring
some of the properties at that intersection. Chairman Finkelstein asked Mr.
Greene if any property owners indicated that they would be willing to sell? Mr.
Greene said that there have been' discussions with some of the property owners,
but none of the discussions have been positive. It may be necessary to go the
condemnation route in order to proceed. There is an overwhelming desire of the
community to have that corner addressed. Chairman Finkelstein said that he
noted a "for sale sign" on some boarded up property on the west side of the
corner and asked if anyone tried to contact the property owner. Mr. Greene said
that he was concerned about specific buildings that include the Easy Mart and
Robert's.
Chairman Finkelstein noted that the Board has already approved the purchase of
these properties, there is money in the budget for that purpose; therefore, what
would the next step be? Mr. Greene said that the Development Department is
looking at ways to kick start some of the residential acquisition, but will need help
on the commercial side. The three areas of importance are the blocks to the
northeast, southeast and southwest. Mr. Tillman said that this is the direction
that he would like to see the Board proceed and requested that the next step to
acquire the properties be placed on the next agenda, which Mr. Greene stated
could be done.
Chairman Finkelstein inquired if there was a specific plan for the corner and Mr.
Gray stated that a specific site plan should be ready by the end of December.
Mr. Gray felt it was critical to begin by the first of the year with an action strategy.
Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant City Manager, addressed the area that had the "for'
sale sign" on it and stated that this property was earmarked for public space and
is included in the park expansion plan. Mr. Hawkins reported that there have
been extensive discussions with the Housing Authority and they are in
agreement with the City that they want to see these properties removed. He also
stated that it was important to get rid of the commercial sites first in order to
proceed.
VII.
Consideration of a Contract for Services for the CRA Way Finding
Program (moved up on the agenda)
Mr. Hutchinson reported that he, along with the Chairman and Legal reviewed
the contract. He pointed out that the cost increased due to $8,000 needed for
engineering.
Mr. Aguila requested that a Florida registered engineer, which is not stated in the
contract, perform the engineering. '
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Vice Chair Hea~,ilin felt that some of the costs were premature.
pointed out that the contract is for the overall program.
Mr. Aguila
Ms. Hoyland inquired if any action was required by the Board tonight and
Chairman Finkelstein responded that the Board has to authorize the signing of
the contract.
Vice Chair Heavilin would like assurances that the Board would approve all
amendments to the agreement. Mr. Hoyland inquired about the termination
process of the contract. Mr. Aguila stated that the contract could be terminated
for cause by giving 30 days' notice or for convenience by providing the same
time notification. If the contract were terminated, the contractor would be paid for
all services performed prior to the date stated in the notice. A lengthy discussion
followed on whether the contractor should provide a Ion~ler notice date for
termination than the City provides.
Mr. Fenton noted that the Board authorized the contract at $25,000 and pointed
out that the contract calls for $32,750. Chairman Finkelstein said that if the
motion to accept the contract passes, the amount would automatically increase
to the $32,750 amount. Ms. Hoyland inquired why the contract was over the
$25,000 and Mr. Hutchinson responded that it was due to the engineering stamp.
Originally it was anticipated that ~he City would provide the engineering stamp.
However, the City said they were not comfortable with this arrangement.
Mr. Aguila questioned why it was necessary to have an engineering stamp and
Mr. Hutchinson responded that the Board could stop the process before getting
he engineering stamp. Mr. Aguila pointed out that acquiring an aesthetic and
.ystem design did not require any engineering.
Bob Trescott, Marketing Director for Guidance Pathway Systems, Inc.,
Tallahassee, Flodda stated that'the contract is a comprehensive contract to
provide the CRA with a way-signing program. Mr. Trescott pointed out that the
signs need to meet windload and crashworthiness requirements, thus requiring
engineering services. He pointed out that his firm is subcontracting this and does
not provide these services. He further stated that the contract is a
comprehensive contract that provides a map, plan, locations, plus the design and
look of the sign with Iogos and colors. It includes engineering so that the signs
could be implemented.
Mr. Trescott stated that the Board could end the contract prior to implementation
of the signs, and the CRA would not have to pay for the engineering. Mr. Trescott
stated that it has been his experience that a lot of companies sell good-looking
signs that can never be implemented.
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Mr. Aguila requested that the Board be informed before the engineering begins
at which time the Board can decide whether it wants to proceed in this direction.
Mr. Trescott agreed to this and stated that it is covered in the contract.
Vice Chair Heavilin pointed out that the contract in effect is a not-to-exceed
estimate and Mr. Hutchinson confirmed that the contract could come within the
$25,000. Chairman Finkelstein also noted that there was an additional cost of
$3,000 for attendance at four meetings and presentations.
Motion
Mr. Fenton moved to reject the signage program because the pricing is 31%
higher than the approved budgeted amount of $25,000.
The motion failed for lack of a second.'
Motion
Ms. Hoyland moved to approve the CRA signage program. Motion seconded by
Mr. Tillman and carried 6-1 (Mr. Fenton dissenting.)
VII. Director's Report
A. Updates
1. Marina Project:
(a) Gateway Signage for Area
(b) Boynton Beach Boulevard Extension Upgrade for
Temporary Access during Construction of the Marina
Project.
(c) Incentive Program Request
Not addressed
2. Financial Report
Moved to the Consent Agenda
3. CRA/BODA Downtown Event
Moved to the Consent Agenda and removed for discussion
4. Events Coordination Effort
Not addressed
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5. Alternative Meeting Structures to Accommodate CRA
Agenda Length
Ms. Hoyland suggested setting a time certain. Chairman Finkelstein pointed out
that a noticed meeting can be adjourned and moved to another scheduled
meeting. Mr. Hutchinson reported that the third Thursday of the month has been
selected as an alternate meeting date, if needed.
Mr. Tillman suggested cutting down the time spent at the meetings and that each
individual Board member should meet with the Director on a regular monthly
basis to go over the agenda. This would mean that the Board member would
come to the meeting prepared and this would cut back on the dialogue. Also, Mr.
Tillman felt that more items should be included on the consent agenda and these
items could be determined at a workshop. He noted that it took 15 minutes
tonight just to determine what should be on the consent agenda.
If a second meeting was necessary, all the public hearings should be held at the
Board's primary meeting and the Board business could be covered at the second
meeting. Ms. Hoyland pointed out that the Board is giving staff direction to add
more to the consent agenda. Also, Chairman Finkelstein stated that if the staff
memos were more defined, this would eliminate a lot of questions.
Ms. Hoyland suggested that if a time certain was selected that it should be 9:30
p.m. and not 9:00 p.m. as suggested in staff's memo.
'ice Chair Heavilin requested that members receive the agenda a week prior to
,ne meeting so that everyone has an opportunity to read it pdor to the meeting.
Mr. Hutchinson pointed out that if the agenda were sent out early, there would be
some items that would not make the agenda. Ms. Hoyland suggested sending
out a conceptual agenda.
There was a consensus among the Board members that time certain would be
9:30 p.m. at the regular Tuesday meeting held the second Tuesday of every
month. At that time members would decide whether they want to continue the
meeting or to move to the third Thursday of the month.
Motion
Ms. Hoyland moved that at the regular Tuesday meetings on the second
Tuesday of the month at the time certain of 9:30 p.m., the Board would decide to
continue the current agenda as presented past 9:30 p.m., or the Board would
have the option of continuing all agenda items to the third Thursday of the month.
Motion seconded by Mr. Aguila.
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For clarification-~purposes, at 9:30 p.m. a vote would be taken to make a decision
whether or not to continue the meeting. Ms. Hoyland amended her motion to
include this clarification, which Mr. Aguila seconded.
Mr. DeMarco left the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Vote
The motion carried 5-1 (Mr. Fenton dissenting.)
6. Workshop dates in December
Chairman Finkelstein suggested that the CRA staff poll the Board members to
determine which date would be preferable.
7. Preferred Selection Process to complete Boynton Beach
Boulevard District CRA Plan Update
Placed on the Consent Agenda
8. Design Guidelines Overlay
Placed on the Consent Agenda
VIII. Old Business:
A. Historic High School Adaptive Re-use Plan Presentation
Previously addressed
B. Heart of Boynton Update
Previously addressed
C. Consideration of a Contract for Services for the CRA Way Finding
P rog ram
Previously addressed
D. Consideration of Adjusting Criteria for the Faczade Grade Program
Previously discussed.
E. Consideration of Direct Incentive Programs
Postponed
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Consideration of Insurance for: Property and Liability, Windstorm,
Worker's Compensation, and Employee Bonding
Placed on the Consent Agenda for discussion
Reconsideration of Payoff of CRA Loan at Bank of America and
Direction to Seek Proposals to Establish a Line of Credit
Mr. Hutchinson reported that the .payoff penalty was one and one-half year's of
interest, i.e. $300,000. It was determined to look at alternatives on using the
money, rather than loosing $300,000.
Motion.
Mr. Aguila moved that the Director look into alternatives to use the money.
Motion seconded by Vice Chair Heavilin and unanimously carried.
Resolution of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency, Reconfirming and Reauthodzing the Purchase of the Relax
Inn
Attorney Payne read Resolution 02-01 by title only.
Motion
Ms. Hoyland moved for approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Tillman and
nanimously carried.
Vice Chair Heavilin inquired when the demolition would begin. Mr. Hutchinson
stated that it should be very soon.
IX. New Business
A. Approval of Revised Travel Policy
Placed on the Consent Agenda
Consideration of FaCade Grant Request from Mark Fender for High
Ridge Properties, LLC.
Previously addressed
C. Consideration of Employee Health Insurance Plan
Placed on the Consent Agenda and removed for discussion.
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D. Consideration or Resolution to secure a CRA Credit Card
Placed on the Consent Agenda and removed for discussion.
X. Other Items:
A., Discussion of a Recognition Program for Outstanding Landscaping
and Aesthetics Projects
Not addressed
XI. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara M. Madden
Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
(three tapes)
November 13, 2002
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MEMO ~
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Susan Vielhauer
SUBJECT: Financials
11/30/2002
Notes:
As of November 30, 2002 the CRA received $7,194.66 in interest for our money market
account.
As of November 30, 2002 the CRA placed deposits for the employee's health and
dental insurance to secure policies by January, 1 2003. The CRA also placed deposits
for the other insurances required of the CRA as an agency.
All other operating expenses were routine.
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To: OR~-Board Members
From:
Susan Vielhauer
SubJect:
Cancellation of Employment Contacts for Douglas Hutchinson and Susan
Vielhauer and conversion to CRA Employee Status.
Date:
November 29, 2002
Staff is seeking approval for the CRA Board to cancel the Employment Contracts for
Douglas Hutchinson entered into May 18, 2002 and Susan Vielhauer entered into on
August 26, 2002 which will terminate on January 1, 2003. Employee status will
commence on January 1, 2003 for Douglas Hutchinson and Susan Vielhauer as
employees of the CRA with the salary and all of the benefits already approved by the
CRA Board.
Annette Gray's contract with A & Associates will terminate on January 1, 2003.
Employee status will commence on January 1, 2003 with the salary and all of the
benefits already approved by the CRA Board.
This conversion has been anticipated and is a matter of routine to keep records straight.
Office Leasehold Improvements
Printing Programs
Festivals/Events/Seminars
Facade Grants .
Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECTS
Relax Inn Closing & Demo
Rlverwalk / Promanade Projects
MLK Commercial
Way-Finding Slgnage
Rlverwalk / Promanade Land
TOTALS EXPENSES
TOTAL
35,000.00 35,000.00 1,070.70 0.00
25,000.00 25,000.00 0,00 0.00
50,000:00 50,000.00 0.00 3,441.75
100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00
100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00
1,100,000.00 1,100,000.00 866,661.10 1,699.64
750,000.00 750,000.00 0.00 0.00
250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 0.00
25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00 0.00
200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 0.00
3~395~733.27 3~395~733.27 925~751.91 30~418.96
4,470,037.50 4,470,037.50 -916,567.51 -23,224.30
33,929.30 97%
25,000.00 100%
46,558.25 93%
100,000,00 100%
100,000.00 100%
231,639.26 21%
750,000.00 100%
250,000.00 100%
25,000.00 100%
200,000.00 100%
2~439~562.40 72%
4,471,416.56
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November 30, 2002
Community Redevelopment Agency of Boynton Beach
2002/2003 Year To Current
2002/2003 Amended Date Period
Budget 10/1/2002 Totals October
Revenues
Beginning Balance
TIF Taxes
City Transfer Funds
Grant Funding
Interest Income
Total Revenue
Expenditures
Personel Cost
Salaries
Payroll Taxes
Workers Comp
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Total Personel Coat
Professional Services
Legal
City Staff
Contracted Services
Legal
Maint. & Cleaning
I.T. Support
Total Professional Services
Office
Rent Expense
Phone Expense
Electric Expense
~fflce Total
Equipment Leases Expenses
Insurance
Property Insurance
Bond/Liability Insurance
Professional Insurance
Insurance Total
Travel Expense
Business Meetings
Seminars
Mileage & Delivery Services
Car Allowance- Director
Total Travel Expenses
Office Supplies
Licenses, Books, Publication
Licenses, Fees, Permits
Memberships, Subscriptions
Books & Publication
Total Licenses, Books, Publicaflo~
Advertising & Public Notices
Career Development
Printing Office Expense
Miscellaneous Expense
Debt Service
Principal Payment
Interest Expense
'al Debt Service
Operating Expense
5,790,390~77
1,675,380.00
385,000.00
0.00
15~000.00
7,865,770.77
155,000.00
11,625.00
8,130,00
21,000.00
540.00
196,295.00
21,600.00
6,000.00
100,000.00
7,500.00
2,700.00
12r000.00
149,800.'00
38,880.00
9,360.00
2r100.00
50,340.00
3,600.00
1,250.00
1,000,00
2,000.00
4,250.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
1,750.00
3~600.00
8,850.00
1,800.00
250.00
1,500.00
250.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
750.00
1,250.00
500.00
130,640.53
186r657.74
317,298.27
740,733.27
5,790,390.77 0.00 0.00
1,675,380.00 0.00 0.00
385,000.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00
15~000.00 9r184.40 7r194.66
7,865,770.77 9,184.40 7,194.66
02/03 % of
Budget Budget
Remaining Remaining
4,850,598.96
1,675,380.00 0%
385,000.00 0%
0.00 N/A
0.00 109%
6,910,978.96
155,000.00 0.00 0.00
11,625.00 0.00 0.00
8,130.00 0.00 0.00
21,000.00 692.31 1,572.72
540.00 0.00 0.00
196,295.00 692.31 1,572.72
21,600.00 2,782.50 2,730.00
6,000.00 0.00 0.00
100,000.00 29,756.24 12,464.76
7,500.00 0.00 0.00
2,700.00 138.86 150.00
12~000.00 0.00 0.00
149,800.00 32,677.60 15,344.76
38,880.00 1,240.00 1,120.00
9,360.00 862.58 631.00
2~ 100.00 215.42 172.39
50,340.00 2,318.00 1,923.39
3,600.00 0.00 89.18
1,250.00 0.00 360.00
1,000.00 1,521.15 326.03
2~000.00 3~904.00 0.00
4,250.00 5,425.15 686.03
1,500.00 18.63 0.00
2,000.00 1,045.00 1,723.34
1,750.00 104.75 25.32
3r600.00 415.38 276.92
8,850.00 1,583.76 2,025.58
1,800.00 202.84 590.35
250.00 175.00 0.00
1,000.00 1,409.87 342.50
750.00 35.00 95.76
155,000.00 100%
11,625.00 100%
8,130.00 100%
18,734.97 89%
640.00 100%
194,029.97 99%
16,087.50 74%
6,000.00 100%
57,779.00 58%
7,500.00 100%
2,411.14 89%
12~000.00 100%
101,777.64 68%
36,520.00 94%
7,866.42 84%
1~712.19 82%
46,098.61 92%
3,510.82 '98%
890.00 71%
-647.18 -85%
-1~904.00 -95%
-1,861.18 -44%
1,481.37 99%
-768.34 · -38%
1,619.93 93%
2~907.70 81%
5,240.66 59%
1,006.81 56%
75.00 30%
-252.37 -17%
119.24 48%
2,000.00 1,619.87 438.26
4,000.00 0.00 0.00
750.00 0.00 0.00
1,250.00 60.34 0.00
500.00 0.00 172.30
130,640.53 0.00 0.00
186~657.74 0.00 0.00
317,298.27 0.00 0.00
740,733.27 44,579.87 22,842.57
-58.13 -3%
4,000.00 100%
750.00 100%
1,189.66 95%
327.70 66%
130,640.53 100%
186,657.74 100%
317~298.27 100%
673,310,83 91%
PROGRAMS
Office Equipment/Furniture
20,000.00 20,000.00 13,440.24 2,435.00
4,124.76 21%
V. Public Audience.
ly person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community Kedevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
nsidered at this meting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
,~ proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
.e cl~y shall furnish appropriate auxihary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
portunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
~tchinson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
:omrnodate your request.
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VI. Public Hearing
Planning and Zoning Hearing
New Business
Items
person who decides to appeal any decision of the Corem'miry Redevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
sidered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
proc'~dings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
city shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
~rtunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
:hinson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
'mmodate your request.
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING & ZONING DMSION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 02-213
TO:
FROM:
THROUGH:
Chairman and Members
CommuniW~elopment Agency Board
Dick HudsOh,~enior Planner
Michael W. Rurnpf
Director of Planning and Zoning
DATE: July 18, 2002
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project/Applicant: Federal Highway
(LUAR 02-010)
Corridor
Future Land Use Map Amendment
Agent:
City of Boynton Beach
Location:
Federal Highway Corridor segment between NE 4th Street on the
north and East Ocean Avenue on the south, fi-om Federal Highway
east to the Intracoastal Waterway, excluding the Conservation
Overlay area (mangroves) and the city-owned property lying
between .NE 2nd Street and NE 4th Street (Mangrove Park at the
Marina).
File No:
Land Use Amendment (LUAR 02-010)
Property Description:
Various properties totaling +19.384 acres shown shaded on the
accompanying location map, classified Mixed Use (see Exhibit A).
Proposed change/use:
· To reclassify the subject properties described above fi-om Mixed
Use (MX) to Mixed Use-Core (MX-C). A companion
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment is being proposed
concurrently.
Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Right-of-way of NE 4th St, then developed properties designated Mixed Use (MX) and zoned
Central Business District (CBD).
Right-of-way of East Ocean Avenue, then developed properties designated Mixed Use (MX)
and Medium Density Residential and zoned Central Business District (CBD) and Multiple-
Family Dwelling District (R-3).
City-owned property (Mangrove Park at the Marina), farther east concentration of mangroves
designated the Conservation Overlay District (mangroves) and then the Intracoastal
Waterway.
Right-of-way o fN orth Federal Highway, t hen developed p roperties designated Mixed Use
(MX) and zoned Central Business District (CBD).
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Fecleral Highway Corridor Land Use Amendment
File Number: LUA_~R 02-010
BACKGROUND
In January 2 00 I, t he City adopted text amendments t o t he Comprehensive P lan to enable the
preparation of redevelopment plans as recommended by the Boynton Beach 20/20
Redevelopment Master P lan. T he City Commission adopted t he first of those redevelopment
plans, the Federal HiF, hwa¥ Corridor CommunitF Redevelopment Plan, on May 15, 2001.
The proposed land use amendment represents a second step in the implementation of a
recommendation from that plan. The first step was the addition of two Mixed Use zoning
districts, Mixed U se-High and Mixed U se-Low, t o P art I II o f t he City's Code of Ordinances,
approved by the City Commission on June 18, 2002. The Mixed Use-High and Mixed Use-Low
zoning districts are available per request to developers who want to take advantage of benefits
offered by the new regulations. The Mixed Use-Low (MX-L) zoning is available for properties
located in areas referred to in the redevelopment plan as Planning Areas 11 and IV. The Mixed
Use-High (MX-H) zoning is currently available for Planning Area 1II (the Central Business
District (CBD) area); the proposed land use amendment, if approved, will actually allow a more
intensive development in the core section of CBD.
Because of the size of the area under consideration, the proposed land use change qualifies as a
large-scale amendment pursuant to Chapter 163 F.S. Th_is proposed amendment is being
reviewed for transmittal to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
Following local board review and City Commission public hearing, a "large-scale" amendment
is transmitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review for compliance with
the state, regional and local Comprehensive plans prior to adoption. Following the review period
of approximately 60 days, DCA provides the City with a report of their findings in an
"Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report". The City then has 60 days to
either (1) adopt the amendment as transmitted, (2) adopt the amendment with changes in
response to the ORC report, or (3) determine not to adopt the amendment and inform DCA of
that decision. According to Florida Statutes Chapter 163, large-scale amendments may only be
adopted during two amendment cycles each calendar year. This amendment request is a part of
the first round of amendments for the 2003 calendar year.
PROJECT ANALYSIS
The criteria used to review Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezonings are listed in Article '
2, Section 9, Administration and Enforcement, Item C. Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
Rezonings. These criteria are required to be part of a staff analysis when the proposed change
includes an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map.
}Fhether the proposed rezoning would be consistent with applicable comprehensive
plan policies including but not Hmited to, a prohibition against any increase in
dwelling unit density exceeding 50 in the hurricane evacuation zone without
written approval of the Palm Beach County Emergency Planning Division and the
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Federal Highway Corridor Land Use Amendment
File Number: LUAR-02-010
City's risk manager. The planning department shah also recommend limitations or
requirements, which would have to be imposed on subsequent development of the
property, in order to comply with policies contained in the Comprehensive _Plan.
Policy 1.9.5 of the Future Land Use Element states:
"The City, by 2002, shall conduct studies and/or prepare redevelopment plans for
areas designated by the Primary Target Areas Overlay. The plans shall, in part,
implement or further the adopted Boynton Beach 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan
with use provisions, development standards and design criteria which may address
public improvements, infrastructure, building placement, architectural character,
streetscape, signage, landmark opportunities and unifying design concepts.
Implementation mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, adoption of overlays
in the land development regulations, amendments to land development regulations,
and/or through rezoning to new or existing districts.
The Primary Target Areas which shall be studied include but are not necessarily
limited to:
Martin Luther King Boulevard from Seacrest Boulevard to U. S. 1;
· U.$.lfrom north to south city limits,
Boynton Beach Boulevard from U.S. 1 to 1-95;
Ocean Avenue from the Marina to Seacrest Boulevard,. and;
· Golf Road between U.S. ! and Seacrest Boulevard.
Each Primary Target Area shall ultimately be delineated appropriately on the Future
Land Use Map. Until such time as the studies can be conducted and mechanisms
implemented for such an area, public investment - in terms of infrastructure - shah
be minimal. Ifa private development proposal is made within a redevelopment area,
one of the following options shall be pursued:
· Acceleration of the redevelopmentplan overlay district and deferral of the
land us.e request until the plan is completed;
· Consideration of the use request on its own merits with the existing zoning
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan guiding the disposition of the
request; and/or
· The use of a moratorium or variation of the "zoning in progress"
process."
The proposed land use amendment is consistent with policy 1.9.5 of the Future Land Use element
and is one of the actions recommended to implement the study for the U. S. 1 corridor (see
Exhibit B-Redevelopment Programs and Projects). The amendment will also encourage the
redevelopment of developed properties and promote infill development on vacant and
underutilized properties in this part of the Community Redevelopment Area. It will also increase
op~ 'tunities for utilization of transportation alternatives to the automobile. The Federal
His__,vay corridor is one of the major north-south routes for Palm Tran, the county's transit
sendce and increased density will theoretically le~/d to increased ridership.
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Federal Highway Corridor Land Use Amendment
File Number: LUA_.,~ 02-010
The amendment is consistent with objectives of the "Eastward Ho" initiative and furthers
numerous policies found in the "Treasure Coast Strategic Regional Policy Plan" in both the
"Future of the Region" and "Economic Development" sections. Those policies include:
Future of the Region
Policy2.1.2.2: Encourage densification of and investment in established cities,
towns and villages.
Policy 5.1.1.2: Redevelop obsolete retail/commercial centers
developed urban areas as an effort to discourage urban sprawl.
redevelopment may include the following site design features:
a. Design a fine network of streets that continues and
establishment of the adjacent neighborhoods.
b.
within well-
Proposals for
enhances the
Include a mix of uses that complements the existing activities of the city,
town or village.
Policy 5.1.1.3: Encourage development around transit stations. Proposals should:
a. Develop intense mixed-use projects within a quarter mile radius of the
station.
b. Include a fine-grained network of streets detailed to optimize the comfort
and safety of pedestrians and bicyclists.
c. Include high-density residential areas, to enhance the feasibility of transit.
Economic Development
Policy 3.4.1.1: Encourage the use of compact, mix-use development and
redevelopment projects that are less costly to serve, have less impact to the natural
environment, and. help strengthen the economics of existing urban areas.
The language pertaining to residential projects locating in the hurricane evacuation zone is being
changed since Palm Beach County Emergency Planning Division does not currently have an
appropriate review process adcommodating such projects.
BZhether the proposed rezoning would be contrary to the established land use
pattern, or would create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent and nearby
districts, or would constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual property
owner as contrasted with the protection of the public welfare.
The proposed amendment is consistent with the adjacent established land use patterns. It creates
a new district with the increased density/intensity limits consistent with the respective
redevelopment plan, and within the Central Business District, which akeady allows for high
intensity development.
c. Whether changed or changing conditions make the proposed rezoning desirable.
The increasing awareness of the importance of redevelopment and enhancement of the traditional
coastal business centers as opposed to continued westward sprawl coupled with a desire to
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Federal Highway Corridor Land Use Amendment
File Number: LUAR 02-010
While the properties being considered in this amendment are developable and redevelopable
under the existing land use designations, the proposed amendment would serve to enhance the
development and redevelopment opportunities in the downtown core area.
g. 19'hether the proposed rezoning is of a scale which is reasonably r elated t o t he
needs of the neighborhood and the city as a whole.
The scale of the proposed amendment is related to both the needs of the area and the city as a
whole. Downtown and the surrounding areas will benefit from the increased limits on
density/intensity which may potentially enhance private investors' interest in redevelopment,
which is usually more expensive and often requires substantial incentives. The city as a whole is
nearing buildout, and at some point in the near future redevelopment of the downtown will be the
only option to accommodate more residents. Aside from providing employment opportunities,
downtown retail, service and entertainment uses can offer a unique mix of products that should
eventually attract tourists as well as local residents. Creating downtown as a destination is vital
to the future of the city.
h. l~hether there are adequate sites elsewhere in t he c ity for t hep roposed u se, i n
districts where such use is already allowed.
The "Mixed Use-Core" is a new land use designation. There are no other "adequate" locations -
the only appropriate location for the new district is the central part of the downtown. The
amendment, together with the discretionary zoning options available per request to developers,
will allow for a transition from the most intensive development in the Mixed Use-High zoning.
district to the less intensive development in the areas at the north and south of the corridor which
are eligible for the Mixed-Use Low zoning. The Mixed Use - High zoning has the potential to
expand'throughout the remaining part of the current Central Business District.
CONCLUSIONS/RE COM3~NDATIONS
As indicated herein, this request is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan; will be
compatible with adjacent lar/d uses and will contribute to the overall economic development of
the City. It has also been determined that additional potential demand upon public facilities can
be accommodated. Therefore, staff recommends that the subject request be approved.
ATTACHMENTS
J:LS I'-[R.DATA~I~nning~ I-{AR.~D\WP%PKOJECTS'LMIX~D US 1~ COP~ LUAIt.~U$ I ~ r*por~ II.
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Federal Highway Corridor Land Use Amendment
File Number: LUAR 02-010
vrovide opportunities for economic revitalization have made this amendment both necessary and
desirable. The existing opportunities within the Central Business District have remained
effectively untapped throughout the period of economic prosperity. This amendment will
strengthen the incentives for redevelopment and infill development both within the new district
and the surrounding areas by creating a possibility for a higher "critical mass" in terms of use
synergies.
d. ~4~hether the proposed use would be compatible with utility systems, roadways, and
other public facilities.
The increased density/intensity of uses will generate additional demand for public services. Staff
has reviewed changes in capacity demand by comparing the most intensive development scenarios
under the current and proposed density/intensity parameters. In terms of water and sewer demand,
adequate capacity w ill b e available o ncc t he City obtains t he water use permit currently under
negotiations with the South Florida Water Management District. The additional trip generation
has been processed through the Metropolitan Planning Organization 2020 Long Range
Transportation Plan model and found to be compatible with the projected road capacities. With
respect to solid waste, the SWA has stated within a letter dated December 8, 2001, that adequate
capacity exists to accommodate the county's municipalities throughout the 10-year planning
period. I t needs to be emphasized that: (1) the most intensive development scenario is highly
u 'ely to happen, and (2) all projects will be reviewed on an individual basis, as a part of the site
plan review process, to determine facility capacity or needed improvements. Drainage will also be
reviewed in detail as part of the site plan review process and must satisfy all requirements of both
the city and local drainage permitting authorities.
[,Fhether the proposed rezoning would be compatible with the current and future
use of adjacent and nearby properties, or would affect the property values of
adjacent or nearby properties.
The proposed amendment will be compatible with cun'ent and future uses of adjacent properties.
In terms of furore uses, Mixed Use-High Intensity zoning recently replaced a portion of the
Central Business District, pursuant to a privately-initialed request. At the same time, areas north
and south fi.om the Central Business District (referred to as Planning Areas 1I and IV in the
"Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan") are eligible for the Mixed Use-
Low Intensity zoning with increased intensity for nonresidential zoning. With the proposed
amendment and these discretionary options in place, future development patterns will achieve a
high level of compatibility both visually and functionally. Moreover, safeguards are being built
into the land development regulations to protect values of adjacent and nearby properties. An
overall increase in property values over time is expected.
f. WTtether the property is physically and economically developable under the
existing zoning.
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Location Map
MIXED USE- CORE (MXC)
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNTNG & ZONING D:[VTS:EON
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 02-276
TO:
FROM'
THROUGH:
Chairman and Members
Communi.~g~pment.. Agency Board
Dick Hudsdd~Senior Planner
Director of Planning and Zoning
DATE:
December 2, 2002
Project/Applicant:
PRO.1ECT DESCRZPT~ON
Beachside at Boynton/Goco, Inc.
Agent:
Siemon and Larsen, P.A.
Owner:
Gulfstream Lumber Co.
' -.ation:
1415 South Federal Highway (Northwest corner of Federal
Highway and Woolbright Road)
File No:
Property Description:
Proposed change/use:
Land Use Amendment/Rezoning (LUAR 02-008)
Developed property consisting of ±14.64 acres, classified Local
Retail Commercial (LRC) and zoned C-3 Community Commercial.
To reclassify the subject property from Local Retail Commercial
(LRC) to Mixed Use (MU), and rezone from C-3 Community
. Commercial to MU-L Mixed Use-Low Intensity in order to
redevelop the property as a Mixed Use (residential, retail and
office) project. The classification permits residential densities up
to 40 du/ac.
Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning:
North:
To the northeast, developed commercial property (Dunkin' Donuts and a convenience
store) classified Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and zoned C-3 Community Commercial; to
the northwest, the right-of-way of SE :1.2~ Avenue, then developed residential property
classified Medium Density Residential (MeDR) at a maximum density of 9.58 du/ac, and
zoned R-2 Duplex Residential.
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File Number: LUAR 02-008
Beachside at Boy,on
South:
East:
West:
The right-of-way of Woolbright Road (SE 15th Avenue) then developed commercial
property (Sunshine Square) classified Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and zoned C-3
Community Commercial
The right-of-way of South Federal Highway, then to the southeast, developed commercial
property (Shell Service Station) classified Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and zoned C-3
Community Commercial; to the northeast, developed residential property (Gulfstream
Apartments i'25.4 du/ac] and Snug Harbor Condominiums r27.7 du/ac]) classified High
Density Residential (HDR) at a maximum density of 10.8 du/ac, and zoned R-3 Multi-
family residential.
The right-of-way of the Florida East Coast (FEC) railroad, then developed property
classified Industrial (I) and zoned M-1 Industrial.
PR03 E(;:T ANALYSTS
The parcels, which are the subject of this land use amendment, total +14.64 acres. Because of
the size of the property under consideration, the Florida Department of Community Affairs
classifies this amendment as a "large scale" amendment. Following local board review and City
Commission public hearing, a "large-scale" amendment is transmitted to the Florida Department
of Community Affairs for review for compliance with the state, regional and local comprehensive
plans prior to adoption. Following the review period of approximately 60 days, DCA provides
the City with a report of their findings in an '~Objections, Recommendations and Comments
(ORC) Report". The City then has 60 days to either (1) adopt the amendment as transmitted,
(2) adopt the amendment with changes in response to the ORC report, or (3) determine not to
adopt the amendment and inform DCA of that decision. According to Florida Statutes Chapter
163, large-scale amendments may only be adopted during two amendment cycles each
calendar year. This amendment request is a part of the first round of amendments for the 2003
cale6dar year.
The criteria used to review Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezonings are listed in the
Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 9, Administration and Enforcement, Item C.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Rezonings. These criteria are required to be part of a staff
analysis when the proposed change includes an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Hap.
Whether the proposed rezoning would be cons/stent with applicable comprehensive
plan policies including but not//m/ted to, a prohibit/on against any increase in
dwelling unit density exceeding 50/n the hum/cane evacuation zone without written
aPproval of the Palm Beach County Emergency Planning D/v/s/on and the City's risk
manager. The planning department shall a/so recommend limitations or
requirements, which would have to be imposed on subsequent development of the
property, in order to comply w/th po/ides contained/n the comprehensive p/an.
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File Number: LUAR 02-008
Beachside at BoYOton
..,e property is located on the west side of Federal Highway. According to the Palm Beach
County Division of Emergency Management, the hurricane evacuation zone is only on the east
side of Federal Highway, therefore the cited prohibition does not apply to this requested
amendment.
Policy 1.13.4 states:
"The City shall further discourage urban sprawl;
Prevent the presence or frequency of the primary indicators of urban sprawl
through continuous promotion of compact developments within the City's urban
service areas, while requiring the maximization of all public services for each
development in the most cost effective manner possible; and
Demonstrate, in all future development and redevelopment in the City, land use
patterns that are non-strip in nature and demonstrate the ability to attract and
encourage a functional mix of uses."
Without the proposed amendment, redevelopment of the site would most likely follow the strip-
type commercial development model that is found on the properties south of Woolbright Road
at this intersection. By changing the land use and zoning, the required development pattern is
non-strip in nature, consistent with the po/icy.
O' '~.ctive 1.15 of the Future Land Use Element reads:
"The City shall encourage planned development projects which are sensitive to
characteristics of the site and to surrounding land uses, and mixed-use projects in
locations which are appropriate, and utilize other innovative methods of regulating land
development."
Policy
1.15,2 states:
"The City shall continue to adopt and enforce regulations to allow mixed
commercial/residential projects in the Local Retail Commercial and Mixed Use land use
categories, where thi~ type of development would be appropriate, where such projects
would not create significant land use conflicts, and public facilities would be adequate to
serve the project...
For projects located in the Nixed Use land use category, the maximum density shall be
40 dwelling units per acre. Commercial uses shall be allowed up to the intensities
specified in Policy 1.16.2. These commercial and residential land use intensities may be
both applied to the same land area, and any mix of commercial and residential land uses
shall be allowed"; and,
The ..Federa/ Hiqhway Corridor Communi~_ Redevelopment P/an provides an overall introduction
.~o recommendations for Areas I! and IV:
"These two planning areas are the front doors to the downtown core area; the gateway
neighborhoods. As such, they will serve two broad functions. First, their appearance
must convey their important role as gateways to downtown. Currently, however, many
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of the existing uses, and the appearance and placement of development features do not
create the desired appearance of gateway neighborhoods. Additionally, many of the
existing types of commercial uses do not promote a sense of neighborhood. Rather,
they cater to drive-by traffic on Federal Highway. Second, these planning areas must
provide sufficient housing opportunities to build the critical mass of population necessary
for a successful downtown area. The general goal is to create identifiable communities
that provide the gateways to downtown."
The plan specifically recommends the following for the area containing the subject property
(Area IV):
"Establish a sense of community. Provide for mixed-use development that is
predominantly residential, with non-residential components that serve the immediate
community. Non-residential uses should be neighborhood serving in nature, as opposed
to those uses that are heavy commercial uses, those that are automobile oriented, or
those that are generally not considered to be neighborhood oriented."
The proposed redevelopment plan for this site is consistent with the requirements of the Nixed
Use land use classification, and the recently adopted Nixed Use-Low Intensity zoning category
as well as the cited recommendation from the corridor plan.
Whether the proposed rezoning would be contrary to the estab#shed /and use
pattern, or would create an isolated d/strict unrelated to adjacent and nearby
districts, or would constitute a grant of special prM/ege to an individual property
owner as contrasted with the protection of the pub/lc we/fare.
The proposed rezoning would not create an isolated district. The type of redevelopment
contemplated for the property is expressly favored by the corridor redevelopment plan, and
does not constitute a grant of special privilege. It provides benefits to the public welfare by
augmenting the City's tax base, providing additional residential units in close proximity to the
downtown redevelopment area, providing a gateway to the downtown, improving the aesthetic
quality of the Woolbright Road and Federal Highway corridors, and implementing the City's
adopted Redevelopment Plan.
c. Whether changed or changing conditions make the proposed rezoning desirable.
The C. ity's emphasis on redevelopment of the downtown and the entire Federal Highway
Corridor, beginning with the adoption of the Federal Hi_qhway Corridor Community
£edeve/opmentP/an and the accompanying Mixed Use-Low Intensity zoning district available
for this area are changes that support this proposed land use amendment and rezoning.
d. Whether the proposed use would be compatible with utility systems, roadways, and
other public facilities.
The traffiC consultants' report for the project indicates that as proposed, the project will
generate 1,709 fewer daily trips than the existing designation. For water and sewer service,
the capacity and necessary infrastructure are available to serve the site. The Palm Beach
County School District has reviewed the project for school concurrency and has issued a
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_termination valid for one year. Once a development order With respect to solid waste, in a
letter dated December :18, 200:1, the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority has stated that
adequate capacity exists to accommodate the county's municipalities throughout the :10-year
planning period. Lastly, drainage will also be reviewed in detail as part of the review of the
conditional use application, and must satisfy all requirements of the city and local drainage
permitting authorities.
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Whether the proposed rezoning would be compatible with the current and future
use of adjacent and nearby properties, or would affect the property values of
adjacent or.nearby properties.
The proposed use of the property will be more compatible with surrounding properties than the
current use as a lumberyard. ]:t will improve the overall character of the area and provide
neighborhood serving retail and office uses to area residents. The redevelopment of the
property as a mixed use development will most likely improve the value of adjacent and nearby
properties.
f. Whether the property/s physically and economically developable under the existing
zoning.
The property is currently developed, and the use can continue on the site. Redevelopment
under the present zoning and land use could produce a variety of commercial uses which, most
lik~'v, would follow the strip center form of development found on the southeast and southwest
c, _,rs of the intersection.
g. Whether the proposed rezoning is ora scale which is reasonably related to the
needs of the neighborhood and the city as a whole.
The land use amendment and rezoning are of a scale that is reasonably related to the needs of
the neighborhood and the city as a whole. The area of the proposed land use amendment
comprises almost :15 acres bounded on the north by NE :12~ Avenue, on the east by Federal
Highway, on the south by Woolbright Road and on the west by the railroad. As such, it is a
compact unit, that does not immediately abut any uses other than the donut shop and
convenience store at the corner of SE :12~ Avenue and Federal Highway.
h. Whether there are adequate sites elsewhere in the city for the proposed use, in
districts where such use is already a/lowed.
The MU-L zoning was only adopted in summer 2002, in order to implement redevelopment in
:he Federal 'Highway Corridor. This is the first application for a rezoning to the new district, so
:here are no other sites presently available where this type of development could occur without
~ rezoning. The subject property, located at the highly visible crossroads of Federal Highway
tnd Woolbdght Road, both arterial roads as required in the district regulations, is an ideal
~cation for a mixed-use "gateway" community.
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CONCLU$1'ONS/RECOMM ENDATJ:ONS
As indicated herein, this request is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan; will
not create additional impacts on infrastructure that have not been anticipated in the
Comprehensive Plan; will be compatible with adjacent land uses and will contribute to the
overall economic development of the City. Therefore, staff recommends that the subject
request be approved. :If the Planning and Development Board or the City Commission
recommends conditions, they will be included within Exhibit "B".
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING & ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 02-269
TO:
FRO M:
THROUGH:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Chairmen and Members
Planning and Development Board
Commun~~.lopment Agency Board
Dick Huds~'~nior Planner
Michael W. Rumpf
Director of Planning and Zoning
November 18, 2002
Future Land Use Element amendments (CPTA 02-002)
;[NTRODU~II:ON
Staff is proposing a series of amendments to Objectives and Policies in the Future Land Use
Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendments include: (1) changes to Objective ;[.12
a~ its subsequent policies, which deal with residential developments in the Coastal High
, ard Area, and (2) changes to Policy 1.;[6.1, which provides the definitions of all land use
designations found on the Future Land Use Map.
Comprehensive plan text amendments are determined by statute to be "large-scale"
amendments and therefore, are limited to the twice-yearly amendment cycles. In keeping with
the City Codes; both the Planning and Development Board and the Community Redevelopment
Agency BOard review the proposed amendments prior to consideration by the City
Commission/Local Planning Agency. These text amendments are a part of the first amendment
round for calendar year 2003, and will be transmitted to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs for their review and comment prior to final adoption by the Commission tentatively
scheduled for late May, 2003.
Objective 1.12
PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT (1)
(with proposed changes .shown in uJ~Le, dj~3_q~ and bold text)
Coastal area population densities shall not exeeed be increased above th~
]:LUJ~_]~ ~ can be accommodated by streets and roads in the
event that hurricane evacuation is necessary and shall be limited to those,
areas that are planned to accommodate such development throu~]l
the provision of adeauate public facilities and services. Such
develooment must meet minimum standards for Hiqh Vel0cit¥
Hurricane Zones as required by the Florida Buildinq Code
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Policy 1,12.1
The City shall adopt and enforce regulations to,-~"';~',,,,,, y ,,~-~,, ,,~"~",~,, ~,,~,,~';~;"' *~,, ,~
........ . ...................... [ ........................... tO the
;--~'" ~ .... : ............ "~ require that all residential
,,,,~,, ,, ....~,,~ ~.~.~,~, ,. ~W
develoDmen~ Qf more than ~0 units~ which are lo.ted in the
Hurricane Evocuation Zone, p~vide continuino information t~
residen~ concerninR hurricane evacuation and shelte~ through the
establishment ~f ~ homeowners' or resident' association.
Policy 1.12.2
The City shall adopt and enforce regulations to require that all n~w
imp=~ st=tc,,mcn~ for residential projects of 100 dwelling unit~ or more.
which are located in the Hurricane EvacuaUon Zone, '-~",,,~..~ '~ ....... ~,, ~.~,~..,~,"'~'~-. of
..... ~ .... ~ ............ ~ .... ; ,- ..... ~ .............. r ate an emerQe~
hurricane =rep~r~ness Dian and shall =rovide the Dian to all
resident;, this Dian is suble~ to the aD=royal of the Ci~'s
Emerpen~ Management O~cer.
ANALYSTS
The inclusion of objectives and policies directed at protection of populations and property in
Coastal High Hazard Areas of the city are a requirement of the minimum criteria for
comprehensive plans as set forth in Chapter 9.1-5, Florida Administrative Code. Since adoption
of the Plan in I989, the changes to the Florida Building Code have greatly increased the
requirements for buildings to withstand higher wind velocities. The Objective is rewritten to
acknowledge the new code. Objective i.i2 and Policy 1.12. i are amended to replace the
required review by the Palm Beach' County Division of Emergency Management. The County
Emergency Operations Center staff is not prepared to perform this type of review function. The
review is replaced with the provision of shelter and evacuation route information directly to the
resident population.
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. ,~licy 1,12.2 is amended to replace the required traffic impact analysis relating to evacuation
times. A survey of traffic engineers disclosed that there is no recommended or accepted
methodology for such an analysis. The analysis is being replaced with an emergency hurricane
preparedness plan specific to the subject development and approved by the City's Risk
Hanagement Officer.
PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT ('2)
(proposed changes shown in underlined and bold text)
Policy 1.16.1
The City shall continue to adopt and/or revise, regulations to continue to
enforce zoning regulations, which, unless provisions are made for otherwise
in the Problems and Opportunities section of this element, shall correspond
to the Future Land Use Plan in accordance with the following descriptions of
land use categories. The uses allowed under each land use category shall be
construed to be the maximum range of uses, but shall not indicate that a
particular use is necessarily allowed in a land use category or zoning district.
The zoning regulations or other provision of the City's Comprehensive Plan or
Code of Ordinances may prohibit or regulate certain specific uses if doing so
would be reasonable. Furthermore, other uses which have land use
characteristics ';;hich that are very similar to those ';;h~ch ~rc uses listed
under a particular land use category may also be allowed in that land use
category.
Uses allowed in all land use categories: Vacant or undeveloped land,
open space, preservation and conservation areas, bodies of water and water
management tracts, and rights-of-way; agricultural and horticultural uses as
an interim use; public and private parks and recreation areas, golf courses;
government, utilities, and communications facilities, but not storage or
maintenance facilities as a principal use, or utility plants, unless specifically
allowed.
General rules for all land use categories: All attached single-family,
condominibm, and cooperative dwellings which exist at the time of the
adoption of this comprehensive plan shall be construed to be in conformance
with the densities shown on the Future Land Use Plan, regardless of the
existing density, with respect to the continuance, repair, and reconstruction
of same, unless the entire site occupied such dwellings is cleared and
redeveloped, in which case, the maximum density shall be that which is
shown on the Future Land Use Plan. The aspect of this policy concerning
non-conforming densities is to be codified in the City's Zoning regulations.
Dwellings, which are built on nonconforming lots with a reasonable lot area
and on which construction is permitted in the zoning regulations, shall also
be construed to conform to the densities shown on the Future Land Use Plan.
Hobile home parks in which the residential density exceeds the maximum
density shown on the Future Land Use Plan shall be permitted to continue at
the existing density, at the non-conforming density, until the use of the entire
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· mobile home park is terminated. All new mobile home parks shall conform to
the density shown on the Future Land Use Plan.
Variances and exceptions to the development regulations which have been
adopted in accordance with the land use categories below, which are the
minimum variance or exception necessary to allow for the reasonable
development of property, shall be construed to be consistent with the use
and intensity guidelines set forth below.
Recommendations for specific areas which are contained in the Land Use
Problems and Opportunities section of this Element shall supersede the uses
or intensities set forth in the land uses categories below, if these
recommendations are more restrictive.
Low Dens/ty Resident/a/: This land use category shall generally consist of all
residential zoning districts in which the gross density permitted by the zoning
regulations does not exceed 4.84 dwelling units per acre. Public, educational,
and institutional uses located within these zoning districts may be placed in
the Public and Private Governmental/]:nstitutional land use category,
however, and parks and 'recreation facilities may be placed in the
Recreational land use category.
The use allowed in this land use category shall be limited, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
Residential uses with a gross density of not more than 4.84 dwelling units per
acre; places of Worship, elementary and high schools, and day-care services;
police and fire stations; social and civic clubs and organizations; community
centers; home occupations; commercial uses if clearly accessory and
subordinate to residential uses, and· occupying not more than five percent of
the area of a planned unit development; also, grouP homes, rooming and
boarding homes, and nursing homes or related health-care facilities, as
reouired by state law~ which are comparable to this density in character or
impact. Density bonuses up to 9.68 dwellings per acre times the average
number of persons per household in the City may be allowed for group
homes for the elderly in the Low and Moderate Density Residential land use
categories, on sites which are specifically designated as such on the Future
Land Use Plan.
Ploderate Density Resident/a/: This land use category shall generally consist
of all residential Zoning districts in which the gross density permitted by the
zoning regulations is greater than 4.84 dwelling units per acre, but does not
exceed 7.26 dwelling units per acre. Public, educational, and institutional
uses located within these zoning districts may be placed in the Public and
Private Governmental/Institutional land use category, however, and parks
and recreation facilities may be placed in the Recreational land use category.
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The use allowed in this land use category shall be limited, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
Residential uses with a aross density of not more than 7.2C
dwelling units per acre; olaces of worship, elementary and high
schools, and day-care serViceS: Do"ce and fire s~ations; social an,I
civic clubs and oraani_~ations; community centers; horn;;
occupations; commercial uses if clearly acces_~orv and subordina~_;.
to resident;ial uses, and occupying not more than five oercent of th,;
area of a olanned unit develooment; also, group homes, r¢0min,
and boarding homes, and nursing homes or related health-car~i
facilities, as reauired by state law, which are comparable to thi.~
density in character or impact.
Ned/urn Density Res/dent/a/:. This land use category shall generally consist of
all residential zoning districts in which the gross density permitted by the
zoning regulations is greater than 7.26 dwelling .units per acre, but does not
exceed 9.68 dwelling units per acre. Public, educaUonal, and institutional
uses located within these zoning districts may be placed in the Public and
Private Govemmental/];nstitutional land use category, however, and parks
and recreation facilities may be placed in the RecreaUonal land use category.
The use allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
.Residential uses with .a aross density of not more than 9,6::
dwellinq units per acre. places of worShio, elemen:arv and higl
schools~ and day-care serVices~ Police and fire si~tions; social an,
civic clubs and orqanizations: community centers; hom;i
occuoations; commercial uses if clearly accessorv and suborclinat~;
to residehtial uses; and occuovin= not more than five percent; of th~,i
area of a planned unit development; also, =rouo homa-~- roomin~
and boardinq homes, and nprsinci homes Or related ~-~alth-car,..
facilities, as reouired by state law, which are comoarable to thi:;
density in character or imoact
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High Density Res/dent/b/.. This land use category shall generally consist of all
residential zoning districts in which the gross density permitted by the zoning
regulations is greater than 9.68 dwelling units per acre, but does not exceed
10.8 dwelling units per acre. Public, educational, and institutional uses
located within these zoning districts may be placed in the Public and Private
Governmental/];nstitutional land use category, however, and parks and
recreation facilities may be placed in the Recreational land use category.
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The use allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
ReCdent;ial uses with a a_ross density of not more than 10.8
dwellinq units per acre; places of worshio, elementary and hiah
schools, and day-care services; police and fire stations: social and
civic *;Ipbs and omanizations: community centers: home
9ccupations: commercial uses if cleariv accessory and subordinate
to residential uses, and oc¢uDvina not more than five nercent of the
area of a nlanned unit development= also, arou= homes, roominq
and boardinq hgmes, arld nursin= homes or related health-care
facilities, as reauired by state law, which are comparable to this
density in character or imnact.
Spec~a~ H/gh Dens/b/ Resident/~/: This land use category shall consist of
redeveloomenl; ~lnd infill residential areas assigned to this land use
category in the r...~.~., ~ ........ ~ E~cmcnt ~-'~ .... ~ .... "~'~ ~-"' '~
~V[ ~,~ I~.~ I I- IWI IW~.~WI I I~.~1 I~ ~ WIIW II1~ ~ ~II~W VillI III
the designated Communi~ Redevelonment Area idenUfied as
Pl~nnino Area ] ~nd Plan.i.q A~a V in the 'Federal Highway
~orridor Communi~ Redevelpoment Plan", adopted on ~av 15,
2001.
The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
ResidenUal US~ wil;h a a_ross density of. not more than 20.0
dwellina units Der acre; places of worship, elementary and hiah
;chools, and day-care services: police and fire stations; social and
civic clubs and oraanizations: community centers: and home
occupations. Office and retail commercial uses may be considered if
~ccur~vina not more than ten ¢10~ nercent of the area of a planned
unit develonment and develo=ed at a maximum 1.0 floor area ratio
(FAR~.
O~¢e Oommer¢/a/: This land use category shall consist of all C-1 Office and
Professional Commercial zoning districts, and any other zoning districts which
may be established, including Planned Commercial Development zoning
districts, which are similar in character to the C-1 district, provided that all of
the abovementioned zoning districts are shown on the Future Land Use Map
within the Office Commercial land use category.
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· The uses allowed in this land use categOry shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
Business, professional, and administrative offices; and financial institutions;
funeral homes; places of worship;
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......... ~ .................. ~, sc oos an instru~ion, -care centers, an
educational institutions; museums; hospitals and other health care se~ices,
group homes, nursing homes and related health care facilities; social and
civic clubs and organizations; civic and communi~ centers; limited retail and
business se~ices which are related to the above uses.
Local Retail Commercial: This land use category shall consist of all C-2
Neighborhood Commercial and C-3 Community Commercial zoning districts,
and any other zoning districts which may be established, including Planned
Commercial Development zoning districts, which are similar in character to
the C-2 or C-3 districts, provided that all of the abovementioned zoning
districts are shown on the Future Land Use Map within the Local Retail
Commercial land use category.
The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
All uses allowed in the Office Commercial land use category, plus retail uses,
personal services, and repair of consumer goods; wholesale of non-
hazardous commodities; business services which are compatible with retail
uses; entertainment, recreation facilities, amusements, attractions, and
exposition halls; lodging faciliUes; marinas and boat storage; passenger
transportation facilities; temporary amusements, revival tents, and the like;
also, high-density residential (maximum 10.8 dwellings units per acre),
including mixed use developments.
Nixed Use: This land use category shall consist of all Central Business District
and Mixed Use-Lcw ~ntensity zoning districts and/or any zoning
district(s) which may be established subsequent to the adoption of the Plan
provided that all of the abovementioned zoning districts are shown on the
Future Land Use Map within the Mixed Use land use category.
The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include the following:
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government, and nrofessiCnal offices financial institutions, medical
and dental offi,ces and clinics, veterinary offices and clinics; nolic,,
and fire s~ations, host offices: limited re~ail sales and cpmmer¢ia
uses; houses of worshiD, museums, community centersr libraries,
Private (;lubs, Iodoes, fraternal organizations, indoor recreation,
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f~cilities= sit-down restaurants, bars; oarkin_o aara_~es; and business
services r~l~f;ed to the above uses. hc':;cvcr, ~;inqle family attached
and detached, multi-family residential and
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up to 40 dwelling units per acre are permitted.
All land development located in the Nixed Use category shall be required to
submit a plan that includes a single unified design for the project, and shall
conform to any adopted design plan(s) for the area covered by the category.
I~[xed (/se-Core: This land use cateaorv shall consist of all Mixed
Use Hiqh :[nf;ensitv zonin_o districts and/or any zoninp district(s}
which may be established subseouent to the adootion of the Plan
provided that all of the abovementioned zonin_o districts are shown
¢n thq FutUre Land Use Map within the Mixed Use-Core land use
cate, orv.
The uses allowed in this land use cateoorv shall be limited to, but
shall npf; necessarily include the followino:
Bpsiness and _~rofessional offices, financial institutions; medical and
dental offices' and clinics~ no.ce and fire stations, host offices~
limited retail sales and commercial uses= water-related sales and
services; museums, movie and r~erformance theaters, private clubs,
Icd_nes, fraternal or_oanizations, indoor recreation facilities~ narkin~
I~t~ and oaraaes: sit-down restaurants, bars, niahtclubs; and
businq~is semi;es related to the above uses. Multi-family residential
pnd hotels at densities un to 80 dwellin; units Der acre are
permitted.
All land develooment located in the Mixed Use-Core cateaorv shall
be reauired to submit a olan that includes a sinale unified desiqn for
the project, and shall conform to any adooted desian nlanCs} for the
prea covered bv the cateaorv.
Genera/Comrnercia/: This land use category shall consist of all C-4 General
Commercial zoning districts, and any other zoning districts which may be
established, including Planned Commercial Development districts, which are
similar in character to the C-4 district, provided that all of the
abovementioned zoning districts are shown on the Future Land Use Map
within the General Commercial land use category.
The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
All uses allowed in-the Local Retail Commercial land use category, plus
wholesale of non-hazardous commodities, business services, vehicle and boat
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.storage; household storage; shops for fabrication, rebuilding, and repair on a
custom basis.
Zndustr/a/: This land use category shall consist of all H-1 and Planned
]:ndustrial Development zoning districts, and any other industrial zoning
districts which may be established, provided that all of the abovementioned
zoning districts are shown on the Future Land Use Map within the -Tndustrial
land use category.
The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
]:ndustrial uses, research and development, wholesale and distribution,
business and repair services, warehousing and storage; transportation,
communicat!on, and utility facilities, retail sale of home improvement goods,
tools, machinery, and the like; Adult Entertainment Establishments; trade and
industrial schools; major recreation facilities such as racetracks, arenas,
amusement parks, exposition halls, and the like; offices and restaurants
which are accessory to the above uses; temporary amusements, revival
tents, and the like; uses allowed in the Office Commercial, Local Retail
Commercial, and Public and Private Governmental/Institutional land use
categories, if approved as such in a planned industrial development;
provided, however, that all of the abovementioned zoning districts are shown
on the Future Land Use Map within the Industrial land use category.
Agriculture: This land use category shall consist of all Agricultural zoning
districts, provided that all of the land within this zoning district is shown on
the Future Land Use Plan in the Agriculture land use category.
The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
Agricultura'l and horticultural uses as either an interim or long-term use;
processing and sale of produce grown on the premises; kennels; horse
breeding, stables, and training; churches, cemeteries, and schools; single-
family detached dwellings with a net density of not less than one dwelling per
five acres.
Recreational: This land use category shall include all Recreational zoning
districts, but shall not be limited to this zoning district. ]:t shall be the policy
of the City that all land acquired for public parks, excluding those which are
located in planned zoning districts or the Central Business District, shall be
placed in the Recreational land use and zoning category within five years of
acquisition. All of the abovementioned properties and zoning districts shall be
construed to be in the Recreational land use category, however, only if
shown as such on the Future Land Use Plan.
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.The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
Public parks and recreational facilities; golf courses; private parks and
recreation facilities; social and civic clubs and organizations; civic and
community centers; waters of Lake Worth and the Intracoastal Waterway,
excluding finger canals, and other bodies of water,
Pub/lc and Private Governmental/Institutional: This land use category shall
include all PU Public Usage zoning districts, and shall include all sites of three
acres or more which are occupied by city hall, public works complexes,
hospitals, libraries, utility plants, cemeteries, and civic or community centers,
places of worship, and private schools. Public schools that were in existence
prior to 1988 shall also be included in this land use category. The land use
category for public schools built after 1988 shall be a reasonable category that
is agreed upon by the City and the Palm Beach County School Board
administration. All of the abovementioned properties and zoning districts shall
be construed to be in the Public and Private Governmental/Institutional land
use category, however, only if shown as such on the Future Land Use Plan.
The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not
necessarily include, the following:
Government office buildings, libraries, police and fire stations; utility plants,
stations, and substations; government storage and maintenance facilities;
other government-owned or -operated uses; public schools, places of
worship, private schools, day-care services; institutions and quasi-public
uses; hospitals, nursing homes, and other health-care services or agencies;
social and civic clubs or organizaUons; cemeteries; civic and community
centers, and public parks and recreation facilities.
Conseryat/on: The City sh~ll aoplv a Conservation (CON} land use
cateoorv*to any natur;ll areas acouired within the City for the
puroose of conservino or =rotectin= natural resources or
environmental .ualitv. This category corresponds to the
Environmentally Se;~sitivq Lands (ESL} zonin, district. The areas so
desionated may be used for wildlife manaaement~ passive
r~creatiQn ;n~ envirQnmental restoration/protection. These natural
areas may in~;Iu~t~ site improvements to support uses that are
deemed appropriate and ~rl~istent with the function of the
designated preps, The city shall coordinate with Palm Beach County
to desianate environmentally sensitive lands that are publicly
ac. uired within 1;he incorporated area as Conservation.
Conservation Over/ay: The uses allowed in this land use category shall be the
same as for the underlying land use category, however, in accordance with
the policies contained in the Conservation Element, a minimum of 25% of
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.native habitat occurring on any development site shall be preserved;
furthermore, mangroves which occur on these sites shall be preserved
consistent with federal, state, and Palm Beach County regulations, and
policies contained in the Regional Comprehensive Policy Plan. The City may
allow reasonable intensification of the remainder of sites in this category
above the intensities which are generally permitted, and may allow the
transfer of development rights from these sites, for the purpose of preserving
more than 25% of the native habitat on site.
Boynton Beach 20/20 Primary Target Areas Overlays: The target areas
delineated in the Boynton Beach 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan as
"Primary Target Areas" shall be studied. -Studies and/or redevelopment
studies may address public improvements, infrastructure, building placement,
architectural character, streetscape, signage, landmark opportunities and
unifying design concepts. ]:mplementation mechanisms may include, but are
not limited to, adoption of overlays in the land development regulations,
amendments to land development regulations, and/or through rezoning to
new or existing districtsi
Overall Design Plans prepared for each area shall be reviewed by the
Community Redevelopment Agency and/or approved by the City
Commission.
The Primary Commercial Target Areas shall include but not be limited to:
· Martin Luther King Boulevard from Seacrest Boulevard to U. S. 1;
· U.S.1 from north to south city limits,
· Boynton Beach Boulevard from U.S.1 to 1~-95;
· Ocean Avenue from the Marina to Seacrest Boulevard; and,
· Golf Road between U.S. 1 and Seacrest Boulevard.
As stated above, Policy 1.16.1 contains all of the definitions of land use categories found on the
Future Land Use Map. All of the text of Policy 1.16.1 is included, even though the amendments
only affect a few portions of the policy and some of the changes are minor grammatical
corrections. The major changes and additions are as follows:
· A list of uses is provided for each residential land use classification, rather than
building on the uses permitted in prior classifications. This is to provide a clearer
understanding of the range of uses permitted in each classification.
· Language is added to ensure conformance with state law in locating group
homes and other congregate living facilities.
· Language is added to reference the Federal Hiqhway Corridor Community
Redeve/oprnentP/an in the definition of Special High Density Residential land use
category consistent with recommendations found in the plan.
· Self-service storage facilities (limited-access mini-warehouse only) use removed
as a permitted use in the Office Commercial (OC) land use classification in
anticipation of changes to be initiated during the pending planning study. This
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revision could be modified to match the corresponding zoning code changes
resulting from the study, prior to adoption of the amendment in mid 2003.
The MU-L Nixed Use-Low Intensity zoning district is recognized as being
consistent with the Nixed Use (MU) land use classification, consistent with
recommendations of the Federal H/_qhway Corridor Community £edeve/oprnent
P/an.
A Mixed Use-Core (MU-C) land use classification and definition is added and the
MU-H Mixed Use-High Intensity zoning category is recognized as being consistent
with the classification also, consistent with recommendations of the Federal
H~qhway Corridor Community. Redevelopment Plan.
A ConservaUon (CON) land use classification and definition is added and the ESL
Environmentally Sensitive Lands zoning category is recognized as being
consistent with the classification. This language is being added at the request of
the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Management and is
consistent with the interlocal agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and
Palm Beach County relating to the purchase and maintenance of the Seacrest
Scrub and Rosemary Scrub preservation areas.
RECOHHENDA'Ir'ZON
Staff recommends approval of the amendments as the minimum required to update the
Comprehensive Plan with regards to changing review policies by outside agencies and
recommendations of adopted City-initiated studies.
A'I-FACHMENTS
\\Ch\IV~[N~HRDATA\Planning\$HARED\WP\$PECPRO~CFTA\O2-OO2~TAFF REPORT CFrI'A 02-002.doc
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person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community Kedevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
idered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
roc~4ings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
city shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
rtunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
b~uson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
nmodate your request.
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' person who decides to appeal any decision of the Comrmluity Redevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
fidered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
pror --'lings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
city shall furaish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
)rtunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
:kinson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
'mmodate your request.
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- · MEMORANDUM
TO:
From:
Date:
.RE:
The CRA Board Members
Quintus Greene, Development Director~
December 5, 2002
Heart of Boynton - Phase One Property Acquisition
Pursuant to the discussion at the CRA Meeting of November 12, 2002, concerning the
next steps in the implementation of the Heart of Boynton (HOB) Community
Redevelopment Plan, the following represents the City staff recommendation and
justification for initiating selective property acquisition in the area.
By way of review, as you know, the principal "redevelopment" purpose for which the
CRA was created is defined in Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes and involves "...the
elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums a'nd blight, or the
reduction or prevention of crime, or for the provision of'affordable housing for sale or rent
to residents of Iow and moderate income..."
For the CRA to carry out this purpose in. the Heart of Boynton, State law requires a
determination by the City Commission that the area is affected by blight and a
declaration that rehabilitation, conservation and/or redevelopment is necessary and in
the interest of public health, safety, morals and welfare. Based in part on a blight study
by the City's Planning 'Department, the City Commission passed Resolution 87-QQQ in
October 1987, which made such a determination for the area that has since become
known as the Heart of Boynton.
Once the statutory requirements for redevelopment in the area were met, the next step
involved the adoption of an official CRA plan for the area that would identify the nature
and location of the rehabilitation, conservation and/or redevelopment activities to be
carried out. The adopted Heart of Boynton Community Redevelopment Plan, as the
second of a five-sector update of the CRA Plan, fulfilled this requirement. The time has
now come to initiate specific activities to begin the implementation of the plan.
As indicated during the discussion at the November 12 CRA Board Meeting, the
Intersection of Seacrest Blvd. and Martin Luther King (10~ Ave.) is of major importance
to the success of the project. Because of its strategic location near the heart of the
community, the nature and quality of development at this intersection has historically
established the image and set the tone for the surrounding area. The generally negative
image of the community, held by both residents and nbn-residents alike, is to a large
extent, a result of the physical condition and type of activity that occurs at this
intersection.
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Accordingly, City staff is recommending that the CRA undertake the acquisition and
clearance of non-residential properties fronting on both sides of Seacrest Blvd., for a
distance of approximately one block south of Martin Luther King. This property should
be held for future redevelopment consistent with the purpose and intent of the Heart of
Boynton Community Redevelopment plan. This will compliment the efforts of City staff
to acquire certain residential properties in the same general area.
To this end the City staff is requesting that the CRA Board take the following actions' at
this time:
Authorize its staff to arrange for appraisals to be conducted on privately held
non-residential properties on east side of Seacrest Blvd. between 9th and 10th
Avenues and on the west side between 8~h and 10th Avenues, more specifically
described as 909 N. Seacrest, 913 N. Seacrest, 1000 N. Seacrest, 1005 N.
Seacrest and 1010 N. Seacrest. (Attachment 'A').
Authorize its staff to arrange to have good faith purchase offer~ made on behalf
of the CRA to the owners of these properties, based on the aforementioned
apPraisals.
Request that the City Commission issue a formal resolution of necessity
authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire the above referenced
properties in the event that purchase negotiations prove unsuccessful.
· Authorize its' staff to arrange for the demolition and clearance of all structures on
the above referenced properties Once they are in CRA ownership.
It should be noted that these actions represent only the first steps in an overall
redevelopment effort that is expected to take several years and involve multiple phases
and various participants. It is expected that following this 'initial property acquisition, the
CRA will, during the next year, be asked to acquire additional non-residential properties
in the Martin Luther King Corridor in order to assemble parcels suitable for mixed use
redevelopment.
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ATTACHMENT 'A'
Aerial Photo
Date: December 04, 2002
MEMO
To: CRA Board Members
From: Doug Hutchinson - CPA Director
Date: 12-02-02
Subject: Fa(;;ade Grant
Staff is requesting direction for the Fa(;ade Grant Program. This program was inherited
by the CPA from the City of Boynton Beach and many of its elements for administration
have been modified. Proposed changes have been made to grant documents to further
aid in administration and the new revisions are included. Please review and comment
on the italic underline items which are the proposed changes.
The next issues deal with the philosophy of the program; i.e. type of projects, location,
who, etc. Staff is requesting guidance and the preferred evaluation basis for
applications.
Staff requests the following questions be considered by the CPA Board:
What kind of financial project support does the program seek? Should the
program be used for only "needy" projects that are "short" of funds, projects that
could not be done or done at the level proposed without this grant? It may sound
great to say that only "needy" projects would receive funds, but staff looks for
direction on what types of thresholds would make a project "needy". How should
we evaluate financial condition? This aspect might be best served as not having
an impact strictly because of the concern on how to define "needy".
What kind of project should be considered? Are all retail/commercial/mixed-use
projects equal? Are they preferred in all areas of the CPA? Staff would propose
that all projects are not equal and, therefore would not be encouraged across the
district. For example, in CBD the new ovedays of uses are designed for higher
densities and mixed uses. If a project is proposed on a property in this area,
which does not further the future use in downtown, should it receive grant funds?
Is this counter productive to redevelopment or is it being responsive to existing
owners/structures and their needs? The grant program therefore may need to be
adjusted as to the type of project in a particular area. This would be more in step
with the CPA visionary planning.
Who should be eligible for the grant? Should ownership type i.e. private, non-
private, etc. be considered? Should the project and ownership be for projects that
generate economic activity and expand tax base? What about tax exempt
properties? Staff recommends that grants for these types of projects (non
conforming to future use, non-economic generating or non-job creation) and
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owner~lip (non-profit or tax exempt) should be highly limited to extra ordinary
projects which address significant blight, target areas and project building types.
Staff is concerned that we not "out think" ourselves on this program. As the Fagade
Grant Program becomes more detailed and complicated, more time and energy is
expanded by both the applicant and staff. The budget is $100,000.00 per year in funds,
therefore staff's efforts to administer this small percentage of our budget needs to be
considered.
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'~: 2002/2003
~A(~ADE IMPROVEMENTS GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Maximum Grant Amount is $15,000.00
(Please Print Or Type Only - Use Additional Sheets If Necessary)
APPLICANT INFROMATION
Name of Property
Owner:
Address of Property
Owner:
City/State:
Zip Code:
Phone # Day:
Evening:
Legal owners and legal description of the property to be improved (please attach copy
of warranty deed and lease, ff applicable):
If Different from
Property Owner
Name of Business:
Address of Business:
City/State:
Phone # Day:
Type of Business:
Evening:
Zip Code:
Years of Operation:
Number of Employees:
Annual Payroll:
' 'mber of Employees residing in Boynton Beach:
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Fagade Grant Program Application
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PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The following guidelines are intended to inform a potential grant applicant of the extent
and scope of the program. The purpose of the program is to encourage commercial
property owners to upgrade their properties by improving the external appearance of
their business and to encourage businesses to invest in their operations. The result will
halt deterioration, stabilize property values, improve and upgrade appearance of the
area, and facilitate and encourage redevelopment activity in the target area.
The following guidelines are applicable to this program:
The program is available only for property located within the Community
Revitalization Areas of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA). Note: See attached Fa(;ade Grant Area Map.
The program is for commercial properties and businesses. The property
owner must be the applicant. However, if the property is currently leased
to a tenant, then the Application and Agreement must be jointly executed
by both the owner and the tenant.
3. Eligible exterior improvements for this program include:
· Painting.
· Shutters.
· Signage (located on the building or the property).
· Awnings/canopies.
· Doors/windows.
· Landscaping around the building.
· Irrigation.
· Parking lot re-paving, re-sealing, re-striping.
· Exterior Lighting.
· Patio or decks connected to the building.
· Exterior wall repairs (e.g. stucco, brick or wood repairs and replacement).
· ADA improvements.
,.
All work must be in compliance with applicable Boynton Beach Building
Codes and all contractors must be licensed in Boynton Beach/Palm
Beach County. If the Applicant(s), installs enhanced landscaping and or
signage it must be in accordance with City Ordinance No. 98-43.
Maximum Grant amounts: The CRA will provide, on a reimbursement
basis, a dollar for dollar matching grant for eligible fa(~ade improvements
up to a total of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) of CRA funds.
Applicants mai/ submit el~qible improvements for reimbursement which
have been used as reimbursement requests or approved in other grant
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Facade Grant Program
/~ro.c/rar~s~offered by the CPA, City, Palm Beach County or the State of
Florida, however the purpose and amount of the .qrant~s) shall b~
disclosed in the proiect application materials.
The Facade Grant program will honor expenditures completed up to 90
days prior to application, improvements underway and propose(;
improvements.
The Facade Grant program mat/ only be used one time for any on~
/aro~ertv: however, project phasing of up to two years can be requested.
Property owners may receive grants for multiple /~roDe/ty' locations.
Applicants shall be limited to one grant per CPA bud.(Tet t/ear (October Ist
.to September 30~). '
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Boynton Beach Community Rede~e"l~pment Agency
Fagade Grant Program
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. An applicant seeking a project grant may secure an application from the Boynton
Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) located at 639 E. Ocean Ave.,
Suite 107, Boynton Beach. 561-737-3256
An original application and e~qht (8) copies of all materials are to be returned to
the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for review and approval
by the CRA Board. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first served
basis. Applicants must take the necessary steps to insure that their submitted
application is properly time stamped to document receipt by the CRA.
Upon approval, appropriate grant program documents will be prepared in the
CRA Attorney's office and the applicant will be notified of approval by return mail.
The CRA will administer the commercial extedor facade program. In addition to
the appropriate City inspections, the CRA will inspect the work to determine
satisfactory completion of the work.
Applicants may not have any outstanding City of Boynton Beach liens against
their property. In the event that an Applicant has an outstanding City of Boynton
Beach lien against the property, the grant will not be awarded until the complete
satisfaction of the lien.
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Applicant shall obtain, read and understand all aspects of the Fac,,ade Grant
Program Agreement, including Program and Reimbursement Regulations.
Application to this Program is no guarantee of funding. Funding is at the sole
discretion of the CRA Board.
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Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Far_~de Grant Program
PROJECT INEORMATION
Describe improvements to be done to the property.
Attach the following items:
· Project work write-up(s) describing in detail the scope of the project,
· Plans or sketches if applicable,
· Site plan and plant list for landscape projects,
· Third-party cost estimates from three (3) licensed contractors,
· Estimated time line,
· Evidence of financial ability to pay for the project (approved loan, cash
account, line of credit, etc.),
· A minimum of four (4) 3" x 5" color "before" photos of the project which
must include "public views",
· Signage design with colors & materials proposed if applicable,
· Project color chips / material samples if applicable,
· And material specifications.
Applicable documents must be attached for the Application to be processed.
,~y signing this Application, I acknowledge that I have received and read a copy of the
Program Agreement, and I understand and agree to comply with its content.
Witness
(Date) Property Owner
(Property owner's signature must be notarized)
(Date)
Witness
(Date)
Tenant/Business Owner
(Date)
CRA Director
(Date)
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Fagade Grant Program
STATE OF FEORIDA, COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
BEFORE ME, an officer duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take acknowledgements,
personally appeared , who is personally known to me or
produced as identification, and acknowledged he/she
executed the foregoing Agreement for the use and purposes mentioned in it and that the
instrument is his/her act and deed.
IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, I have set my hand and official seal in the State and
County aforesaid on this day of ,2002.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Facade Grant Program
IMPROVEMENTS GRANT PROGRAM
PROGRAM AGREEMENT
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
PROGRAM REGULATIONS
The Applicant agrees not to alter, renovate, or demolish the new far,,,ade for
three years, commencing at the time final inspection by the CRA is completed.
If violated by the applicant, the CRA may choose to require grant fund
repayment, enforced by property lien.
The CRA will consider approval of grants for exterior improvements to a
building which does not face a recognized street. The exterior rear of a building
facing an alley way will also be considered.
A minimum of three (3) inspections by the CRA are required. Those minimum
CRA inspections are (1) before starting work, (2) during work and (3) final
inspection. More inspections may be required by the CRA. It is the sole
responsibility of the Applicant to schedule inspections with the CRA and City.
These inspections in no way are substitutes for required City inspections and
compliances.
The property owner, or tenant if applicable, must complete the fa;ade
improvement project within six (6) months of the grant award unless the pro/ect
is approved as a phased pro/ect in which case the project must be completed
within six (6) months of the commencement of the final phase. Failure to
complete the fac,,ade improvements in a timely manner will result in the property
owner, or tenant if applicable, losing the grant reimbursement opportunity. The
Board may consider time extensions.
REIMBURSEMENT REGULATIONS
This program is designed as a reimbursement grant. That is, all work must be
done and paid for by the Applicant, prior to the CRA's funds being released.
The CRA will provide reimbursement to the grantee upon submittal of a
complete Reimbursement Request and approval of completion by the CRA
Board.
Reimbursement Request shall be summarized in a report and accompanied by
proper documentation. Proper documentation will consist of (1) Project
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Boynton Beach Community Redevel6pment Agency
Facade Grant Program Agreement
accounting, including invoices, receipts or other acceptable evidence of
payment from suppliers and licensed contractor(s) that have been marked
"paid" with a "release of lien" signed by each. Proposals for %york to be
completed" or "bids" are not considered proper documentation. Each item will
be supported by a canceled check showing the face of the check, as well as the
back of the canceled check, (2) the Applicant shall warrant that all bills related
to the Project are paid in full including, but not limited to, all contractors,
subcontracts, labor, materials, related fees and permits, and (3) the Application
for re-imbursement shall provide a minimum of four 3"x5" color "during" photos
and a minimum of four 3"x5" color "after" photos of the Project. Photos should
be .from approximately the same position as the "before" photos submitted in
the Application and the "during" photos.
The Reimbursement Request from the Applicant shall be submitted no later
than the 15th of the month for consideration by the CRA Board at its next
month's meeting. Reimbursement shall be issued ten (10) days after approval.
Grant funds will be reimbursed exclusively for (REMOVE - approved) eligible
work and approved change orders (REMOVE - "and only for work that has
been performed afl. er the grantee has received notification that the Grant
Application has been) that has been approved by the CRA.
Grantees shall grant the CRA and/or the City of Boynton Beach the rights and
use of photos and project application materials.
Witness
(Date) Property Owner (Date)
Witness
(Date) Tenant/Business Owner (Date)
CRA Director (Date)
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Boynton Beach Community Red~l/t~lepment Agency
Fagade Grant Program Agreement
MEMO - -~ ~
To: CRA Board Members
From' Doug Hutchinson - CRA Director
Date: 12-02-02
Subject: Facade Grant Ocean Plaza
This grant application was tabled for the CRA Board to consider changes to the CRA
Fa(;ade Grant Program. The application should be reconsidered in light of the
discussion and direction of the grant program.
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person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community l~'~velopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
idered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
)rocecdings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
cit~ ~aall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
~rtuu/ty to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
hi, on at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior' to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
mmodate your request.
MEMO
To: CRA Board Members
From: Doug Hutchinson - CRA Director
Date: 12-02-02
Subject: Fa(;ade Grant Grace Fellowship Church
The Grace Fellowship Church requests a grant for updates on their building. The project
is sizable and has an abundance of matching expenditures. This project has been
several years in the making and they are about to get underway. The grant is of great
importance for this applicant.
They have complied with existing grant requirements.
Under the previous program administrator, the applicant was given assurances that they
qualified to receive funding (at the $5,000.00 level). They have depended on this
information for their future expansion and growth.
Therefore, Staff would ask that if this project is approved that it is established as a "one
and only" project approved for this type and ownership. Additionally, the Board should
nsider the amount of the grant ie: old level verses new levels.
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IMPROVEMENTS G~NT PROGR~ro~
APPLICATION FORM 8~C~ c.~,A'
Boynton Beach Communi~ Redevelopment Agency
Maximum Grant Amount is $15,000.00
(Please Print Or Type Only - Use Additional Sheets If Necessa~)
APPLICANT INFROMATION
Name of Property
Owner:
700 PLAZA (GRACE FELLOWSHIP INC OF PBC)
Address of Property
Owner: 715 South Federal Highway
City/State: Boynton Beach, FL Zip Code: 33435
Phone # Day:. 561.369.4387
Evening: 561. 369. 3266
Legal owners and legal description of the property to be improved (please attach copy
of warranty deed and lease, if applicable):
See attached Warranty Deed and Legal Description
if Different from
Property Owner
Name of Business:
Address of Business:
City/State:
Phone # Day:
Type of Business:
Years of Operation:
Number of Employees:
Zip Code:
666
Evening:
Church and five business locations
13 at this location
3.5
Annual Payroll:
Number of Employees residing in Boynton Beach: 3.5
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Facade Grant Program Application
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Approved 10/8/02
PROGRAM GUIDEDNES
The following guidelines are intended to inform a potential grant applicant of the extent
and scope of the program. The purpose of the program is to encourage commercial
property owners to upgrade their properties by improving the external appearance of
their business and to encourage businesses to invest in their operations. The result will
halt deterioration, stabilize property values, improve and upgrade appearance of the
area, and facilitate and encourage redevelopment activity in the target area.
The following guidelines are applicable to this program:
The program is available only for property located within the Community
Revitalization Areas of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA). Note: See attached Facade Grant Area Map.
The program is for commercial properties and businesses. The property
owner must be the applicant. However, if the property is currently leased
to a tenant, then the Application and Agreement must be jointly executed
by both the owner and the tenant.
Eligible exterior improvements for this program include:
· Painting.
· Shutters.
· Signage (located on the building or the property).
· Awnings/canopies.
· Doors/windows.
· Landscaping around the building.
· Irrigation.
· Parking lot re-paving, re-sealing, re-striping·
· Exterior Lighting.
· Patio or decks connected to the building.
· Exterior wall repairs (e.g. stucco, brick or wood repairs and replacement).
· ADA improvements.
All work must be in compliance with applicable Boynton Beach Building
Codes and all contractors must be licensed in Boynton Beach/Palm
Beach County. If the Applicant(s), installs enhanced landscaping and or
signage it must be in accordance with City Ordinance No. 98-43.
Maximum Grant amounts: The CRA will provide, on a reimbursement
,basis, a dollar for dollar matching grant for eligible facade improvements
up to a total of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) of CRA funds.
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Facade Grant Program
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Revised 8/6/02
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APPLICATION I~ROCESS
An applicant seeking a project grant may secure an application from the Boynton
Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) located at 639 E. Ocean Ave.,
Suite 107, Boynton Beach. 561-737-3256
The application is to be returned to the Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency for review and approval by the CRA Board. Applications
will be considered on a first-come, first served basis. Applicants must take the'
necessary steps to insure that their submitted application is properly time
stamped to document receipt by the CRA.
Upon approval, appropriate grant program documents will be prepared in the
CRA Attorney's office and the applicant will be notified of approval by retum mail.
The CRA will administer the commercial exterior facade program. In addition to
the appropriate City inspections, the CRA will inspect the work to determine
satisfactory completion of the work.
Applicants may not have any outstanding City of Boynton Beach liens against
their property. In the event that an Applicant has an outstanding City of Boynton
Beach lien against the property, the grant will not be awarded until the complete
satisfaction of the lien.
Applicant shall obtain, read and understand all aspects of the Facade Grant
Program Agreement, including Program and Reimbursement Regulations.
Application to this Program is no guarantee of funding. Funding is at the sole
discretion of the CRA Board.
Boynto. n Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Facade Grant Program
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Revised 8/6/02
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~ ROJECT INFORMATION
Describe improvements to be done to the property.
Project work write-up(s) describing in detail the scope of the project, -
· Plans or sketches if applicable, ,- F~-~'''d
· Site plan and plant list for landscape projects, '-
· Third-party cost estimates from three (3) licensed contractors,
Estimated time line, - ~
Evidence of financial ability to pay for the project (approved lOan, cash
account,, line of credit, etc.), ~t ~
, A minimum of four (4) 3" x 5" color "before" photos of the project which
must include "public views",
Signage design with colors & materials proposed if applicable,
Project color chips / matedal samples if applicable, ¢A--,-v}(-
· And material specifications. ~ --
Applicable documents must be attached for the Application to be processed.
By signing this Application, I acknowledge that I have received and read a copy of the
Program Agreement, and I understand and agree to comply with its content.
Witness ~-'~'~ (Date)
Property OWner,s' (Date)
(Property owner's signature must be notarized)
Witness
(Date) Tenant/Business Owner (Date)
CRA Director (Date)
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
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APPLICATION FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENTS GRANT
PROGRAM OF THE CITYOF BOYNTON BEACH
ITEMS
1. Enclosed is project work write up. -' ;
2. Plans, sketches, site plan, material specifications and plant list enclosedin set of architectural
drawings submitted with the application-pages Al00, Al50 and last page.
3. Enclosed is a copy of third party cost estimates as presented to the church board of Elders.
4. Estimated time line is enclosed in project work write up - 3-4 months ~om commencement.
5. Enclosed is a letter ~om our bank verifying our financial ability to pay for the project.
6. Enclosed are '*before"photos of buildings, parking lot and sign,
7. Enclosed is copy of proposed sign.
8. Colors and material specifications are set out in the architectural-drawings submitted with the
application- paint, page A300.
RECEIVED
NUV/. 2002
BOYN'FON BEACH C.R,A.
670
November 14, 2002
PROJECT WORK DESCRIPTION
The aim of the project, as set out in the schematic and the architectural drawings, is
to make our current buildings (which include a church and a small shopping center)
and a parking lot as attractive as possible in order to present a clean, inviting and
forward looking image that will attract parishioners to the church and shoppers to
the center. It will also be in line with the City Council's plans for the renovation
and updating of the property on Federal Highway. The plans indicate that we
propose to do this in the following ways:
To remove the eXisting from canopy roo~ over the
entrance of the church and the shops, and also to remove
the eXisting wood siding and shingles, and replacing them
with a new metal roof and stucco finish.
To resurface the asphalt parking lot both in the front and
the back of the property and to provide concrete curbs
that will control the ingress, the egress and the parking.
To provide, as set out in the landscaping plans, a new
green area, and new shrubbery and trees in the curbed
areas and designated planters, along with a new sprinkler
system.
To install new lighting in the parking area and on the
buildings. This lighting will be in keeping with the new
lights on Ocean Ave.
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To have a new sign in the parking area, as set out in the
plans, that will conform to the City codes. The sign will
be both for the church and the shops. From the sign to the
entrance of the church will be a walkway set out with
brick pavers. We also plan to have new signs put over the
shops.
The entire complex will be repainted and new gutters put
in place.
Over the back entrances to the shops new canopies-will be
erected, along with new canopies over the entrances to the
church and fellowship hall on the north end of the
buUding.
New Hun'icane shutters will be placed on all shop
windows and doors and also over all windows and doors
on-the church. This work will be done by Nelson
Aluminum Company and is included in the budget.
The architect is Perez Design Incorporated and the contractor will be Ahrens
Construction of West Palm. The overall work will take between 3-4 months. At
this present time the commencement of construction is scheduled for mid March
2003.
It is our belief that the proposed renovation will be attractive and eye appealing and
will greatly enhance our property and the overall outlook of Federal Highway, and
at the same time be in line with the plans and conceptions ofthe City of Boynton
Beach for this area.
We ask for your support for this project.
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FIDELITY
FEDEI L
BANK &.TRUST
November 13, 2002
Boynton Beach Redevelopment Agency
639 E, Ocenn Ave.
Boynton Beach, F1 33435
Grace Fellowship Church
715 S. Feder~I
Boynton Beach, F1
Dent RepreSentative:
Please be advi,~ed that Fidelity Federal Bank and Trust recently ~unded a credit facility
to Grace Fellowship Church that included approximately $450,000.00 for building and
site improvements.
If you should have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to call mc.
You~ truly,
Vice President
Cor~mercial Loan Departmet
Of:rice (561) 364-1018
Mobile (561) 373-5937
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· ~ FDIC
Corl3oram O~ce~ 205 ENtt~T~ S~T~t We~C Pa~l Bea~',, FL 33401-$67g · (561)803-~00
' -~ '~ 2002/2003
FA(~ADE IMPROVEMENTS GRANT PROGRAI~0y,~,,_ "
PROGRAM AGREEMENT
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
,ROGRAM REGULATIONS
1. The Applicant agrees not to alter, renovate, or demolish the new facade for
three years, commencing at the time final inspection by the CRA is completed.
If violated by the applicant, the CRA may choose to require grant fund
repayment, enforced by property lien.
2. The CRA will consider approval of grants for exterior improvements to a
building which does not face a recognized street. The exterior rear of a building
facing an alley way will also be considered.
A minimum of three (3) inspections by the CRA are required. Those minimum
CRA inspections are (1) before starting work, (2) during work 'and (3) final
inspection. More inspections may be required by the CRA. It is the sole
responsibility of the Applicant ~to schedule inspections with the CRA and City.
These inspections in no way are substitutes for required City inspections and
compliances.
The property owner, or tenant if applicable, must complete the facade
improvement project within six (6) months of the grant award. Failure to
complete the fa(;ade improvements in a timely manner will result in the property
owner, or tenant if applicable, losing the grant reimbursement opportunity. The
Board may consider time extensions.
REIMBURSEMENT REGULATIONS
This program is designed as a reimbursement grant. That is, all work must be
done and paid for by the Applicant, prior to the CRA's funds being released.
The CRA will provide reimbursement to the grantee upon submittal of a
complete 'Reimbursement Request and approval of completion, by the CRA
Board.
Reimbursement Request shall be summarized in a report and accompanied by
proper documentation. Proper documentation will consist of (1) Project
accounting including invoices, receipts or other acceptable evidence of
Jayment from suppliers and licensed contractor(s) that have been marked
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"paid" with .a-"release of lien" signed by each. Proposals for "work to be
completed" or "bids" are not considered proper documentation. Each item will
be supported by a canceled check showing the face of the check, as well as the
back of the canceled check, (2) the Applicant shall warrant that all bills related
to the Project are paid in full including, but not limited to, all contractors,
subcontracts, lab~ materials fee~ ~nd (3) the Application
Photos should
a ~hotos submitted in
the Application and the "during" photos.
The Reimbursement Request from the Applicant shall be submitted no later
than the 15~ of the month for consideration by the CRA Board at its next
month's meeting. Reimbursement shall be issued ten (10) days after approval.
,,
Grant funds will be reimbursed exclusively for approved work, approved change
orders and only for work that has been performed after the grantee has
received notification that the Grant Application has been approved by the CRA.
Grantees may not submit facade work improvements for reimbursement which
have been used as reimbursement requests in any other grant program offered
by the CRA, City, Palm Beach County or the State of Florida. The Facade
Grant program will only I-ionor new expenditures that have not been submitted
under other grant programs. The Facade Grant program may only be used one
time for any one property; however, property owners may receive grants for
multiple property locations. Applicants shall be limited to one grant per CRA
budget year (October 1"t to September 30th).
Grantees shall grant the CRA and/or the. City of Boynton Beach the rights and
use of photos and project, application materials.
Witness f "----"' (Date)
Pr(~perty Ow~.~- '(Date)
Witness
(Date) Tenant/Business Owner (Date)
CRA Director (Date)
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Fa~;ade Grant Program Agreement
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ATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
BEFORE ME, an officer(~/~ ~ z//~//'/--/~ _ ~ _/~[..--'/~ ~duly autho~y'~w to admir~ister oaths .and take acknowledgements,
personally appeared ~~,,~/~~~z--'~, ~o"is personally known to me or
produced
~ as identification, and acknowledged he/she
executed the foregoing Agreement for the use and purposes mentioned in it and that the
instrument is his/her act and deed.
IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, I have set my hand and official seal in the State and'
County aforesaid on this /z-//''/'/~ day of ~~ , 2002.
Nr
My Commission Expires:
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-R~umto: REED, GRIFFITH & MORAN
Name
Ada~ Poet Office Drawer 10
')~- Boynton Be&DI%t FL 33425
This' instrument was prepared by:
Name ROBERT B. REED, ESQ.
Addres&" ~ 630 East Ocean Avenue
BOynton Beach, FL 33435
Grantee S.S. No. 59-2469068
um ~RACgi ~g~.LOWSHIP, INC.
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Grantee S.S. No.
WARRANTY
This Indenture, m.ae t~
Property
Parcel Identification No.
0£C-21-I989 09:23a~ 89--36SS29
ORB &2~99 Pe 1~2
Con 900s000,00 00c 4s750,1]0
[Space above this lh~e for recording data.]
DEED - s cno
18 th day of December 198 9, Between
FRANK J. SEELEY, Trustee
oftheCo~of Palm Beach ,Stateof Florida ,~toW, and
GRACEI FELLOWSHIP, INC., OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, a Florida corporation
whosepost office address~ Post Office Box 1540, Delray Beach
of ~e Coun~ of Palm Beach , State of Florida 33447-1540 , ~rantee;
Witnesseth that said ~rantor, for and in consideration of the sum of
TEN AND NO/100 ($10.00)--- Do~rs,
· and other good and valuable considerations to said ~rantor in hand paid by said srantee, the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, has ~anted, ba.~ained and sold to the said ~rantee, and ~rantes's heirs and assigns forever, the followh~
described land, situate, lying and being in Palm Beach County, Flortd~ to-wi~.
SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
and said ~rantor does hereby [-ully warrant the title to said land, and will dead. nd the same against the lawfol clahns of all
persons whensoever.
........ *'Grantqr' and "grantee" ~re u~ed for singular or plur~l, ~ context requires.
~k~itness~ sr~tor ha~ hereunto set grantors hand and~d,~esl the day and year first above written.
FI g _ . ~ 7_ - - FRANK J. sEE~EY, Trustee
$?AT~ OF FLORIDA
COI.~ OF PAI./4 BRACH
I H'~BY C~T~ fl~at on th~s day he,re ~ti~ ~$,r, du/y ~ua~ed to take acknowledgments, persona~¥ apFeared
to be the person(s) dasc~_,~. ~h~b~"~ '~e foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that
to
knovm
~he~ executed the same.
WITNESS my hand and official seal i~the~.ount¥ and Stat~last~)~oresaid th~ 18 thday o~ December ,198 9.
My Commission Exl~re July V, ~
EXHIBIT "A"
A parcel of land in the Southeast quarter of Section 28, Township
45 South, Range 43 Bast, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
more particularly described as follows: Beginning 'at the Northeast
corner of said Southeast quarter; thence Southerly, along the
Easterly line of said Section 28, a distance of 162.9 feet to the
point of beginning and the Northeast corner of the herein described
parcel of land; thence Southerly along the same course, a distance
of 305.8 feet; thence Westerly, parallel to the North line of said
Southeast quarter, a distance of 410.2 feet, more or less, to the
East line of HATHAWAY PARK, according to the plat thereof, recorded
in Plat Book 13, Page 17, Public Records of Palm Beach County,
Florida; thence Northerly along the East line of said HATHAWAY PARK,
a distance of 305.8 feet; thence Easterly and parallel to the North
line of said Southeast quarter a distance of 410.2 feet, more or less,
to the point of beginning; LESS the right-of-way of State Road No. $
(U. S. Highway No. 1). as shown on the plat of right-of-way of State
Road No. 5 recorded in Road Plat Book 2, Pages 181 to .191, inclusive,
Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. (The West 20 feet of the
above described property being used'for street purposes by the City
of Boynton Beach, Florida.), TOGETHER WITH improvements and fixtures
located thereon and all of Seller's right,'tit.le and interest in and
to existing leases relative said property..
SUBJECT TO reservations, restrictions and easements of record, if any;
zoning regulations of applicable governmental authority; and real
property taxes for 1989 and subsmquent years.
6 ~'~ RECORD VERIFIED
PALM BF. ACH COUNTY, I=I.A,
J.OHN B, DUNKLE
CLERK CIRCUIT CGURT
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681
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Memo
To:
From:
Subject:
Date:
CRA Board
Douglas Hutchinson
"Piggy- Back" Contracting
December 4, 2002
The staff is recommending the use of a provision in the CRA's Purchasing Policy
Manual, which would allow the utilization by the CRA of existing contractors of other
governmental entities for the same services or goods when those contractors or
vendors are currently under contract with another public entity. This provision is
commonly known as "Piggy Backing".
Once a public entity has completed a bidding process, in many instances, other entities
may, at the mutual agreement of the service provider, use the same services or
purchase contract to secure goods or service. This "Piggy Backing" therefore provides
several potential advantages for entities seeking like-kind purchases. The "Piggy
~cking' eliminates the need for the entity to develop, publish and evaluate lengthy bid
uocuments, RFQs or RFPs. There is no publishing Public Notices for bids, proposals or
qualifications. The CRA saves the time required for bids or responses to be submitted
(usually 30 to 90 days). Piggy Backing eliminates substantial staff time and effort, bUt
yet assumes prudent care of public funds.
The Boynton Beach CRA has used the "Piggy Back" concept to secure items such as
copiers, computers, office supplies, etc at substantial savings through existing City and
State contracts.
Perhaps one of the biggest advantages is that we can see how the work was performed
or the product's quality, before we move forward. When compared to an in-house
procurement program these contracts pose less risk and the guess- work is eliminated.
It is because of these advantages; time, resources, pricing, known product, etc. that the
Staff is recommending use of "Piggy Backing" for the following projects: Boynton Beach
District update Study and Design Guideline Overlay for the Boynton Beach Corridor
Area. We cannot recommend this for the Boynton Beach Boulevard Extension,
Promenade and River Walk design/construction projects because "Piggy Backing" may
not be used for Projects that fall under the CCNA. The CCNA is a State law that
requires services that are within the scope of practice of architecture, professional
engineering, landscape architecture, or registered surveying and mapping to follow
State CCNA competitive negotiation requirements and procedures.
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The "Piggy BaCking'' process would be for Staff to seek known providers of the needed
services for each of these projects. Staff will interview prospective providers and have
them develop the appropriate "Piggy Back" documents tied to existing qualified
contracts. They will be asked to submit the appropriate scope of work for our needs.
This package would reviewed by the CRA Board prior to a formal presentation by the
firm to the Board.
The Board will have the choice of moving forward with a "Piggy Back" Contract or
instructing Staff to develop our own RFQ/RFP for each project. Each project will be
presented in detail for review upon compiling the project documents.
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X. Other Items:
Xl. Adjournment.
685.
person who decides to appeal any decision of the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board with respect to any matter
,.qidered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
pror'~edings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
city shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
,orttmity to participate in and enjoy the benefits ora service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Douglas
:chinson at 561-737-3256 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably
ommodate your request.
Conditions Related to Architectural Revisions
The Harbors
NWSP 02-012
46.
49.
56.
56.
Conditions
3rd floor plans showing side "bump outs".
Revise plans and elevations to correspond.
Incorporate second or third story porches
into the design of units facing either the
Intracoastal Waterwway or Intracoastal
Park.
Building gl: Enhance the building facades
facing U.S. 1. Add architectural elements:
a) Faux windows
b) Shutters
c) Raised bandings
d) Balconies
Building #2: Enhance the building facades
facing U.S. 1. Add architectural elements:
Proposed Revisions
New elevations and floor plans have
discrepancies relating to the "bump outs";
Bump outs not shown on 3ra floor plans.
4-Unit building- one wrap-around porch added
to 2nd floor "right exterior" on floor plan
and elevation drawing.
5-Unit building -1 wrap around porch added on
northeast comer of 2na story (to face
north) not shown on corresponding floor
plan.
Recommendation: Not all porches would face
park, recommend that they be placed on both
comers of 4-Unit buildings.
a) Faux windows
1 extra faux window with closed shutters
added.
1 medallion on 3ra story added.
No bandings added.
One balcony added on 2nd floor (see above).
Recl~ommendation: (6-Unit building) Add
porches or faux porches, roofs over windows
and porches, fan windows.
b) Shutters
c) Raised bandings
d) Balconies
60. The proposed first floor color (Sherwin
Williams # 1335-Thai Tan) of the buildings
shall be softened two (2) shades.
1 wrap-around balcony added on right
elevation.
1-extra window with closed shutters added.
No bandings added.
1 medallion added.
Recommendation: (4-Unit building) Add
porches or faux porches, roofs over windows
and porches, fan windows
No color swatch provided.
No color schedule on elevation sheet.
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EXHIBIT "C"
Conditions of Approval
Project name: The Harbors
File number: NWSP 024)12
Reference: 3rd review plans identified as a New Site Plan with a September 24, 2002 Planning and Zoning
Department date stamp marking.
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PUBLIC WORKS - General
Comments: None X
PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic
Comments:
1. In accordance with Chapter 6, Article 1II, Sections 11, 12 14, and 16, X
widen Las Palmas Park from Federal Highway (U.S. 1) approximately
240 feet east (to the intersection of the roadway centerline with the
extension of the subject parcel property line. Roadway configuration will
consist of 3 lanes, of width as determined by the Director of Public
Works (one eastbound lane, one dedicated left turn lane, and one
westbound through lane), Type "F" curb and gutter and two - four (4)
foot wide sidewalks (one on each side of the roadway).
2. Reconfigure signalization at the intersection of Las Palmas Park and X
Federal Highway to add a left turn arrow to the signal head(s) for
westbound Las Palmas Park traffic (Chapter 6, Article III, Section 16).
The developer has coordinated with Palm Beach County Traffic
Division. The rephasing of the signal shall be completed prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
3. Detail signing and striping as necessary (Chapter 6, Article III, Section X
.16).
4. At the time of permitting, coordinate with the FDOT and Palm Beach X
County Traffic for roadway and signalization improvements.
UTILITIES
Comments: None X
FIRE
Comments:
5. Design documents where underground water mains and hydrants are to X
be provided, must demonstrate that they will be installed, completed,
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and in service prior to construction work per the Florida Fire Prevention
Code, (2000) Section 29-2.3.2.
6. Pursuant to City Ordinance 9-3F, the Fire Marshal has developed an X
Administrative Order dated May 9, 2001 that provides the minimum
performance for all security gates and emergency access. (Copy
attached).
7. Emergency access shall be provided at the start of a project and be X
maintained throughout construction per the Florida Fire Prevention
Code, Section 3-5, and NFPA 241, (1996) Safeguarding Construction,
Alteration, and Demolition Operations, Section 5-4.3.
POLICE
Comments: None X
ENGINEERING DIVISION
8. A lighting plan including photometrics, pole wind loading, and pole X
details in conformance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 11,
Chapter 23, Article I, Section 5.B.7 and Chapter 23, Article II, Section
A will be required at the time of permitting. The lighting design shall
provide a minimum average light level of one foot-candle. On the
lighting plan, specify that the light poles shall withstand a 140 MPH
wind load (LDR, Chapter 23, Article 1I, Section A. 1 .a.) Add a note that
the fixtures shall be operated by photo-electrical control and to remain
on until 2:00 a.m. (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.l.a.)
Artificial lighting used to illuminate any property shall be directed away
from all residential districts.
9. A plat shall be submitted with construction drawings for fee simple X
housing. The plat must be recorded prior to the issuance of a building
'permit for the project.
10. A copy of the proposed POA documents shall be submitted for review X
and approval concurrent with the plat process.
11. Provide verification that the improvements within the submerged land X
lease shall be transferable to the new owner.
12. At the time of permitting, indicate by note to what standard the project is X
to be constructed; if the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road &
Bridge Construction and Standard Index are to be used - the 2000
Specifications are recommended since they contain both English and
Metric units.
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13. An excavation and fill permit will be required for this development. X
14. Provide written and ~raphic scales on all sheets. X
BUILDING DIVISION
Comments:
15. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of X
the proposed construction.
16. At time of permit review, submit a copy of the recorded resolution that X
verifies the abandonment of the all~, right-qf-way or easement.
17. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed X
perimeter wall. Identify the type of the wall material and the type of
material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between
supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that
includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the
height that the wall is above finish grade. The location and height of the
wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning
Code.
18. At time of permit review, submit for review an addressing plan for the X
project.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments:
19. Since it has been determined that there are 54 single-family attached X
units in this development, the Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee
is computed as follows: 54 single-family attached units multiplied by
$771 per unit equals $41,634 (Chapter 1, Article V).
20. The fee is due prior to the issuance of the first applicable building X
permit.
21. Submit detailed irrigation plans for right-of-way landscape and irrigation X
improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for
review and approval by Parks Department and Public Works Department
staff. Include on the plan location of any existing irrigation in the fight-
of-way.
FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST
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Comments:
22. The applicant must identify and quantify the existing trees on the site as X
shown on the survey sheet # 1.
23. The landscape sheets should indicate the existing trees that will be X
preserved, relocated or removed and replaced on each portion of the
entire site. These trees should be shown with an appropriate symbol on
each of the landscape sheets.
24. Any of the existing hedge plants noted on the sheets that are not of X
acceptable quality during the landscape inspections must be replaced
throughout the site.
25. All trees noted on the plant list must be a minimum of 12 feet in height X
and three (3) inches in diameter at time of planting.
26. The plan does not show the City "signature trees "required at the X
ingress/egress sites.
27. The plan does not show the seven (7) foot wide landscape buffer strip X
along the adjacent public right-of-way. Revise the list to include 50%
native shrub material.
28. Sheet LP4 of 6: The shrubs, and accents list meets the 50% native X
species requirement, the palms list does not meet this requirement.
Revise the plan accordingly.
29. Sheet LP5 of 6: The palms, shrubs, accents, and ground covers list does X
not meet the 50% native species requirement. Revise the plan
accordingly.
30. There is no irrigation system plan included or noted on the landscape X
sheet. Provide an irrigation plan at the time of building permit
submittal.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments:
31. Place a note on all the primary landscape plan indicating that mulch X
other than Cypress shall be used and maintained for landscape purposes
(Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.8.).
32. The site data on sheet "SP 1 of 2" indicates that 110 parking spaces are X
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required. Revise the data to indicate the correct number of required
parking spaces (107).
33. The existing six (6) foot high wall, located along the north property line X
shall be refurbished to match the color and style of the new wall.
34. On the landscape plan sheet labeled "LP 1 of 6" and "LP 2 of 6", X
identify the row of hedges proposed along the southern property line.
Also, staff recommends installing palm trees (single or double trunk
Alexander, Montgomery, or Solitaire) along the southern facades of the
four (4) unit buildings.
35. On the floor plan, the total area for "Model 1601" is incorrect. Any X
change to the floor area on the floor plan will need to correspond to the
, tabular data of the site plan sheet "SP 1 of 2".
36. The buffer wall may not exceed six (6) feet in height (Chapter 2, Section X
4.J. 1). Prior to the City Commission meeting, provide a detail of the
entr7 gates, including the dimensions, material, and color(s) used.
37. Provide an elevation of the "existing covered tiki bar" to be a "cabana". X
Ensure that the colors of the cabana will be compatible with the color
palette of the proposed townhouse buildings.
38. A fence is required around the pool area. Provide a detail of the fence. X
On the site plan, show the points of access to the deck area currently
outside the property line.
39. Provide a cross access agreement or written verification that access is X
allowed between the subject property and the property to the east (with
the wood deck and boat mooring area).
40. The plan shows that public "green" area will be provided in the form of X
'the 0.2 acre recreation area and the 32-foot wide front paseos. Staff
recommends creating additional public "green" space equipped with
amenities such as benches, a gazebo, and/or BBQ pit area.
41. The buffer wall along the north property line acts as a "terminating X
vista" from each paseo area. Staff recommends incorporating additional
decorative features such as fountains, statuary, or wall score lines to
break the mundane wall expanse.
42. Staff endorses the concept of having a "focal point" to be located at the X
northwest corner of the property. In addition to the landscaping, staff
recommends that the "focal point" as shown as an asterisk (*) should be
a fountain, statuary, gazebo or some other attractive public amenities.
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43. Provide an elevation of the "existing covered "tiki" bar to be a cabana". X
Ensure that the colors of the cabana will be compatible with the color
palette of the proposed townhouse buildings.
44. The entryway to the recreational area appears as though it is an amenity X
for just the five (5) easternmost townhouse units. Staff recommends
redesigning the entryway so that it is more welcoming to the entire
development. Create an entrance pavilion to the recreational area that is
on axis with the sidewalk.
45. Off-street parking for the development will be limited to two (2) car X
garages in each unit and guest parallel parking spaces. Because there is
no alternative parking provision, staff recommends that the garage area
in each unit be increased in size in order to maximize the storage space
for both vehicles and various items and to prevent / minimize the
haphazard parking of cars throughout the development.
46. The 3ra floor plan does not show the side "bump-outs" and therefore, the X
plan does not correspond to the revised elevations. The plans must be
corrected to correspond with each other.
47. The plant list of landscape plan "sheet LP 5 of 6" does not indicate 34 X
"VOA" plants. Correct the plan's tabular data.
48. Staff recommends configuring or angling the buildings in such a way X
that will allow for more units to have direct visual access to the future
Intracoastal Park.
49. Staff recommends incorporating a second or third story porch (or on X
both stories) into the de.sign of the townhouse units that face (front
and/or side faqades) either the Intracoastal Waterway or the Intracoastal
Park.
50.. The main east-west sidewalk is four (4) feet in width. Staff recommends X
increasing the width to at least five (5) feet.
51. Staff recommends further increasing the distance between buildings X
(pasco areas) to allow for additional amenities and landscape material.
52. Staff endorses the concept of a pedestrian connection from the subject X
property to the Intracoastal Park as shown on the southeast portion on
the property. However, staff recommends that the entranceway be
enhanced with additional landscaping, decorative lighting, and park-like
benches.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMENTS:
Comments:
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53. Since it has been determined that there are 51 single-family attached X
units in this development, the Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee
is computed as follows: 51 single-family attached units multiplied by
$771 per unit equals $39,321 (Chapter 1, Article V).
54. The opening of the garage doors shall be 18 feet in width. X
55. Additional 90 degree parking (extra) spaces shall be provided along the X
westem property line. Driveway widths shall not be reduced to
accommodate the additional parking.
56. Enhance the building facades of Building #1 and Building #2 by adding X
architectural elements such as faux windows, shutters, raised bandings,
and balconies to improve the appearance of the buildings that face US 1.
57. Provide landscaping nodes along the northern buffer opposite each drive X
aisle. The northern perimeter hedge shall be maintained at six (6) feet in
height.
58. Provide floor plans / details of the "cabana". The cabana shall be X
compatible of the proposed townhouses.
59. Provide more specific details of dumpster enclosure including gates. X
60. The proposed first floor color (Sherwin Williams # 1335 - Thai Tan) of X
the buildings shall be softened two (2) shades.
61. The proposed freestanding outdoor lighting fixtures shall be type "A" X
rather than type "B".
62. The buffer shall be C.B.S. rather than pre-cast. X
63. Architectural changes in response to these conditions shall be X
re-reviewed by the CRA prior to issuance of permits.
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ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Comments:
64. Omit #54 and #62. X
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