Minutes 12-16-86MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1986 AT 7:30 P. M.
PRESENT
Nick Cassandra, Mayor
Carl Zimmerman, Vice Mayor
Ralph Marchese, Councilman
Ezell Hester, Councilman
Dee Zibelli, Councilwoman
Peter L. Cheney, City Manager
Betty S. Boroni, City Clerk
James W. Vance, City Attorney
Mayor Cassandra called the meeting to order at 7:32 P. M.
The invocation was given by Reverend Joe Dye, Boynton Beach
Congregational United Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Councilman Ralph Marchese.
AGENDA APPROVAL
City Manager Cheney added "O. Replace air conditioning
system in the Police Department for $3,977.00" to "IV.
CONSENT AGENDA." Under "XI. ADMINISTRATIVE", he added "C.
City Attorney's Office and a Legal Secretary", "D. Profes-
Sional Surveying Firm for Landfill Closure Project", "E.
Memo from Palm Beach County Municipal League re Countywide
Planning Council", "F. Selection of Member of City Council
to Sit on Consultants' Selection Review Committee for the
Housing Part of the Comprehensive Plan Study," and "G.
Selection of Alternate to Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Councilman Hester moved, seconded by Councilman Zimmerman,
to accept the Agenda as corrected. Motion carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Cassandra told a woman in the audience that Bud Howell,
Building Official, was present, and he could probably solve
her problem involving permits if she wanted to talk to him
outside'. She could speak to Mr. Howell or the Council.
Mayor Cassandra announced that City Hall will be closed
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, December 24, 25 and 26 for
the Christmas Holiday and Thursday, January 1, 1987, New
Year's Day.
Presentation of commendation from United Way 1986
Campaign - Michael Robbins
Mr. Robbins was pleased to report that the United Way of
Palm Beach County's annual campaign achieved its goal of
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3.5 million dollars, plus, this year to support the work of
its 53 agencies in the County.
A major campaign effort was made in the Boynton Beach area
for the first time. Mr. Robbins said Stormet Norem of
Boynton Memorial Chapel was the first to step forward to
help in that effort. They expanded the campaign to addi-
tional employee groups and small businesses.
This year the employees of the City were spectacular. In
1985, the employees of the City contributed $11,593 through
payroll deductions. The employees contributed $17,714 in
1986, which was a 52.7% increase in giving over a year ago.
There was a major effort on the part of the City department
heads, and Mr. Robbins commended City Manager Cheney, who
not only has served on the Board of Directors of United Way
for a number of years, but he was directly involved in the
employee campaign.
Mr. Robbins presented a campaign plaque to Mayor Cassandra
and asked that it be displayed in a prominent place in City
Hall. Mayor Cassandra was glad to receive the plaque for
the employees and asked that City Manager Cheney write a
memo thanking the employees for a job well done. The memo
will be signed by the Mayor and Council, and copies will be
posted in the City departments.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Code Enforcement
City Manager Cheney said the City was pleased that they were
able to increase the number of Code enforcement employees
this year. In October, 1986, there were 68 violations that
the City was able to find and get into compliance. In the
month of November, there were 375. There were still 204
at the end of the month that were not in compliance. With
the added people and catching up on the complaints, City
Manager Cheney said they were able to get 375. It showed
that by adding these people, they have initially made a
dent.
Seacrest Widening
Thanks to Councilwoman Zibelli, the group in the north end,
and support from past City Councils, City Manager Cheney
reported Seacrest was under construction. He said
Councilwoman Zibelli, County Commissioner Dorothy Wilkin,
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and the City are talking about a ground breaking ceremony,
which may not be until after the holidays.
Congress Avenue from Boynton Beach Boulevard South to
the Bridge at Manor Care
This road project should have been completed a year ago, and
City Manager Cheney reported that it will have a review of
the preliminary design. Hopefully, it is being designed for
six lanes and' not four lanes and will be under construction
in June or July, 1987. It was in the first year of the
gasoline gas tax and has not gotten off the ground yet.
Change in Garbage Collections During Christmas Holidays
City Manager Cheney announced that the Thursday collections
will be on Wednesday. The City does not collect garbage on
Christmas Day but will collect on Friday.
Towing Contract
City Manager Cheney reported that a question has arisen
about the City's towing contract. The City had a meeting to
discuss that. The contractor understands he has a contract
he has to comply with. Another towing company called to
say he would do it at a lower price. City Manager Cheney
assured him that if the City made any changes, the contract
would go out for bid.
Attorney Rea and City Manager Cheney have been talking about
this and quite likely, on January 6, 1987, they will come
back with some suggestions in the City's Code relative to
towing. They will talk the changes over with the Council,
and if the Council likes some of those things, they will get
a revised Ordinance back to the Council in February.
City Manager Cheney said the City will still be towing acci-
dents, dangerous situations, and cars that are not junk
while they work out their problems.
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
At a recent meeting, City Manager cheney said the AWWA
did a sampling of water. Out of eleven samples, the taste
of Boynton Beach's water came in second. The one that
beat the City was a small 2,000,000 gallons a day reverse
osmosis project from over on the West Coast.
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Other Items
There were two or three other items that City Manager Cheney
said he would get to in the January meeting.
Take Home Car Policy of the City
Mayor Cassandra wanted a report on this at the next City
Council meeting. City Manager Cheney said this is something
he does regularly every couple of years. It is checked;
the City does an inventory and keeps controls on it. Mayor
Cassandra wanted the Council to know why the City does what
it does and the reasons.
As there were no questions, the City Manager's report was
accepted as presented.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Mayor Cassandra announced that anyone wishing to speak on an
item not on the agenda could do so now. He preferred that
they fill out one of the forms at the back of the room but
said they would be allowed to speak after the people that
filled out forms spoke. Anyone who wished to speak on an
item on the agenda should fill out a form and they would be
called when that item comes up. He emphasized that no one
could speak during first reading of an Ordinance and must
wait until it comes before the Council for second reading.
Suspension of Deputy Police Chief Carl Dixon
Bob Fauser, 125 S. E. 6th Avenue, P. O. Box 1042, Boynton
Beach, said that on November 29, 1986, Deputy Police Chief
Carl Dixon ran his City Police car into a Boynton Beach
Police cruiser on N. W. 22nd Avenue, and both cars were
damaged to what Mr. Fauser understood to be a total of
$2,200. The Boynton Police on the scene of the accident
said Deputy Police Chief Dixon smelled of alcohol. In
addition, the Boynton Police drove Deputy Police Chief
Dixon home, as they felt he should not drive himself.
Mr. Fauser said Chief Hillery reported in his memo dated
December 5, 1986 that the investigation pointed out that the
Investigators believed that had the Deputy Chief not been
drinking, he would have been able to avoid the accident; yet,
after all this, Mr. Fauser said the Officers did not feel
that Deputy Police Chief Dixon was impaired enough to give
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him a road sobriety or blood alcohol test, and they did not
charge him with anything.
Mr. Fauser continued that Police Chief Hillery said he would
have to respect the Officers' judgment. Mr. Fauser found
this incredible and asked how much more impaired Deputy
Police Chief Dixon could have been. He knew some people
would say Deputy Police Chief Dixon was suspended for 15
work days, and that was pretty harsh.
Mr. Fauser pointed out that the laws concerning driving
under the influence should be equally enforced on the City's
streets and highways. This is not the first time this has
happened because Mr. Fauser recalled that he raised this
point before. In February, 1985, Detective Paul Sheridan of
the Boynton Police Department was stopped by a Deputy Sheriff
just a bit north of Boynton Beach. The reports said
Detective Sheridan was intoxicated, driving a City vehicle,
doing 80 miles an hour on Federal Highway, and weaving all
over the road. He was not given a road sobriety test or
charged with anything either. Detective Sheridan got the
same 15 work days' suspension without pay.
Mr. Fauser asked if there was one set of laws for Deputy
Police Chief Carl Dixon and another set of laws for the rest
of us. He said that here we have the second in command of
the Boynton Beach Police Department damaging two City
vehicles on a public highway in an accident that could have
been avoided if he had not been drinking. He was not given
a road sobriety test and not charged with anything.
Mr. Fauser said Chief Hillery conceded that Road Officers
are put in difficult positions when faced with citing or
arresting a superior Officer, and they are put in a tough
spot. Mr. Fauser wondered why that should be. The law
should apply equally to everyone, and it is the duty of the
Police Chief to make certain his Police Officers understand
this so they will not be in a tough spot if they have to
cite a high ranking Officer.
Mr. Fauser said the vast majority in the Police Department
are hard working professionals, but there are certain
individuals in the department who feel they are above the
law and that the laws do not apply to them. Their reckless
and irresponsible behavior has embarrassed the City on more
than one occasion, and there have been news articles in all
three major newspapers. Mr. Fauser said they have shown
little concern for City property or human life. That may be
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an extreme statement, but he reminded everyone that Detective
Sheridan was doing 80 miles per hour in a City owned vehicle,
and that is a lethal weapon.
Mr. Fauser emphasized that it was time for this to stop, and
it will only stop when they realize they are not going to
get special treatment when they break the law.
Mayor Cassandra thought Mr. Fauser's statements deserved a
comment by City Manager Cheney. City Manager Cheney did not
really have a comment. It was an administrative matter, and
it had been taken care of. If Mr. Fauser was unhappy with
the way it was taken care of, he guessed Mr. Fauser should
make his comments about him (Cheney).
City Manager Cheney said many of Mr. Fauser's comments were
totally uncalled for, and he was not going to respond to
them unless the City Council asked him to, except to reaffirm
what Chief Hillery said. When a Police Officer is in the
road, responsible for an incident, he has to make his judg-
ment. The Officer made his judgment, and the City will live
with that judgment.
Mr. Fauser said he was talking about City property the
people pay for. He brought out that when Detective Sheridan
got his 15 days' suspension in February of 1985, one of the
Officers (then Captain Dixon) was the one that recommended
that Detective Sheridan get ten days' suspension without pay.
Apparently, Captain Dixon did not learn the lesson Detective
Sheridan was supposed to have learned.
As a taxpayer, Mr. Fauser felt he had a right to be con-
cerned when City owned property has been carelessly used on
more than one occasion. Mayor Cassandra said a sensitive
question had been raised, and he was positive that Chief
Hillery had given it due consideration and City Manager
Cheney had endorsed it.
Mayor Cassandra advised that it was an administrative proce-
dure, and the Council is locked by Charter not to interfere.
They did not want to interfere unless there was a definite
problem of malfeasance, and he doubted if the Police Chief
or City Manager had done that. If the Council had any ques-
tions, Mayor Cassandra said they would ask the City Manager
to explain.
City Manager Cheney added that the thing that made him most
pleased about the whole incident was that it was immediately
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and properly investigated. Ail of the facts are on the
table. Every Officer involved was asked his opinion and
judgment. In cases like that, opinions and judgments differ.
It was immediately investigated, even though at that almost
immediate incident, there was another problem that night
down by the hospital. Both situations were thoroughly
investigated. City Manager Cheney was totally confident that
every Officer asked about the incident gave his honest,
straightforward opinion. He hoped every other organization
could make the same statement, be they Police or any other
government organization.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman thought it would be good if the Council
received a report of the facts as they occurred. About all
he knew about it was what other prople were telling him, and
what he reads in the newspaper. There are other questions,
so if the Council could get the facts, he thought it would
help them a great deal.
City Manager Cheney said he would give the CoUncil the facts
about the incident, but rumors are going around the City
about happenings that took place later on that evening that
were totally separate. He would not comment on them because
they had nothing to do with the City.
Extension of City Water to Biltmore Terrace
Tom Coffey, 5458 Palm Way (in front of the City landfill)
was appointed by the Executive Committee of the Biltmore
Terrace Homeowners' Association to ask that the City extend
City water to their subdivision. They understood a study
was done to close the landfill and extend these lines.
Many residents are concerned about future contamination and
wOuld like to have City water.
Mayor Cassandra believed the City had already started that.
Mr. Coffey confirmed Mayor Cassandra's statement that
Biltmore Terrace is still on septic tanks. It seemed to
Mayor Cassandra the cost of sewers should be addressed to Mr.
Coffey's community, and the City in turn will see what it
will cost. With the study to close the landfill, City
Manager Cheney said the issue on utilities has not been
done. It is a separate issue.
City Manager Cheney further said that the City has a policy
that it only provides water when it can also provide sanitary
sewer system, and he explained. The City is doing some cost
analyses of what it will take to extend water into that
subdivision.
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Mr. Coffey added that they are not asking for it free.
Four streets are to be paved very shortly. City Manager
Cheney asked Mr. Coffey to check and see whether his
neighborhood would object if the City requests the County to
delay the paving because of designing sewer lines and water
lines and installing them, if the County can do that. Mr.
Coffey said he would, but he has been waiting for five years
to'get the roads paved. The County said they just need a
final hearing, and they will pave them. If it would not be
more than three or four months, he was sure most of the
residents would say it would be fine.
Mayor Cassandra suggested Mr. Coffey deal with City Manager
Cheney and John Guidry, Director of Utilities, on the water
and sewer. City Manager Cheney informed the Council that
the land the City had a license to go over all of the years
they were using the landfill was Mr. Coffey's land. The
City has had a good relationship with Mr. Coffey for many
years.
Ornamental Iron Fence at Boynton Beach Memorial Park
Ben Uleck, 1507 S. W. 17th Avenue, referred to money being
appropriated for recreation projects, and City Manager Cheney
outlined what the money had been approved for. Mr. Uleck
wanted money appropriated to the Boynton Beach Memorial
Park, as flowers he had placed on his mother's and son's
grave sites last Sunday were missing.
Mr. Uleck attended a Cemetery Board meeting about seven
months ago, and one about two months ago, and asked the Board
if they would consider putting up an ornamental iron fence
around the entire cemetery, plus gates at the Woolbright Road
exit and Seacrest Boulevard. The gates should be locked at
nighttime and opened in the morning.
It hurts Mr. Uleck to see flowers being taken from grave
sites, and he said beautiful flowers are missing from graves
adjacent to the graves of his loved ones. Mr. Uleck
emphasized that the City has to put a stop to it. He talked
to Police Chief Hillery, who said a Police squad car patrols
it, which is true.
Mr. Uleck did not think $3,000 or $4,000 would hurt the
City's budget and asked City Manager Cheney what he thought,
because the Cemetery Board does not want to take the money
out of their funds. He requested that the City Council talk
to City Manager Cheney and take $3,000 or $4,000 from the
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$2,500,000 appropriated for park and recreation projects to
be used for an ornamental iron fence around the cemetery.
Mayor Cassandra believed that at the last Cemetery Board
meeting Mr. Uleck went to, the Board was going to take his
request under consideration. They have not responded to the
request yet, so they may do this anyway. Mayor Cassandra
advised that the Council did not want to override the
Cemetery Board. He brought out the fact that there are
hedges all along there.
City Manager Cheney said the Cemetery Board is considering
just gates at the entrance ways. They figure that the hedge
is somewhat of a hindrance. Betty Boroni, City Clerk,
confirmed City Manager Cheney's statement that the Cemetery
Board had not made a final decision and that at the last
meeting, they were still getting prices from different people
and discussing the kind of gates they want to put in.
From a funding point of view, City Manager Cheney advised
that the money should come out of the Cemetery Fund, which
is controlled by the Board of Trustees of the Cemetery Board
and not the Cemetery Board itself, although the Board of
Trustees listens to recommendations. If they do not use
those funds, City Manager Cheney said they would have to use
general City funds. He thought Mr. Uleck should wait until
the Cemetery Board proceeds so he would not get into the
position of stepping in before the Cemetery Board completes
its analysis.
City Manager Cheney knew the Cemetery Board was just as upset
as Mr. Uleck was about it. He had a memo from Charles
Frederick, Director of Parks and Recreation, which he also
sent to Police Chief Hillery. City Manager Cheney expressed
that it is maddening. He was sure the people taking the
flowers were taking them to flea markets and roadside stands
and selling them, but it is not a dead issue.
Mayor Cassandra suggested Mr. Uleck go to the next Cemetery
Board meeting, which will be in January. Mr. Uleck expressed
that some of the Cemetery Board Members are for it, but quite
a few are against it. In the past 1~ years, 16 of his
bouquets have been taken. Mr. Uleck elaborated and said he
brought this up eight months ago or before that, and it is
still going on. Almost a year has passed, and nothing has
been done. He wished the Council would talk to the Cemetery
Board and take some action.
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Mayor Cassandra thought it might be advantageous for Mrs.
Boroni to make the Board aware of the Council's concern so
they would try to expedite this. He was not guaranteeing
that the Cemetery Board would agree with the fence concept,
but they should at least get the quotes.
City Manager Cheney clarified that the Board is moving with
quotes and he questioned whether the Council wanted the
Board to continue looking at them. Mayor Cassandra wanted
to get a decision. Mr. Uleck continued that he still finds
bicycle riders and joggers in there. Ten or twelve children
in a bunch come in from Woolbright Road and cross over to
Seacrest Boulevard. Mr. Uleck repeated prior statements.
Mr. Uleck asked why the fence by High Point was down. City
Manager Cheney replied that it is being replaced. It is a
joint thing between High Point and the Cemetery Board.
Mayor Cassandra told Mr. Uleck his concerns would be
addressed.
Work Program for Young People
Wilda Searcy, 402 N. E. 13th Avenue, talked to Mr. Michael
Robbins, United Way, about the work program for the young
people in her community. She said the United Way could help
Federal grants come into the City, and that can go through-
out the year. Mrs. Searcy urged the Council to get to work.
Mr. Robbins told her he will talk to City Manager Cheney to
try and get the work program for the kids, so it will be
year in and year out. Mrs. Searcy made further statements.
As no one else wished to speak, THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE WAS
CLOSED.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of
December 2, 1986
B. Bids - Recommend Approval
Cleaning, repairing & repainting of one 50,000
gallon elevated water storage tank and tower, all
metal complete, both interior and exterior South
Tank - Utilities
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to
Marine Tank Coating, Plantation, Florida, in the amount of
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$57,400, in addition to Option #2 for $5,000 to paint the
City logo on the tank on the east and west side.
City Manager Cheney inquired whether the Council wanted to
put the City logo on the tank for an additional $5,000.
Personally, he did not like logos up there. Mayor Cassandra
recalled "City of Boynton Beach" is painted there now, and
he thought that was good enough. The Council agreed.
Annual Bid for Various Custodial Supplies - Facilities
Management
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to
Unijax, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, in the amounts shown
on the bid for various supplies.
Mayor Cassandra asked whether there were bidders. Mr.
Sullivan advised that there were eight bidders. Inadver-
tently, the sheet was not included with the Mayor's agenda
package.
Remount one (1) 1979 Type III Aluminum Module Body on a
New 1986 Chassis - Fire Department
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to
Aero Products, Longwood, Florida, in the amount of $26,475.
One (1) modular, portable, monolithically-poured, light-
weight concrete or concrete composite radio/microwave
equipment building system - Management Services/
Communications Division
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to
Fiberbond Corporation, Minden, Louisiana, in the amount of
$23,961 plus delivery charge of $4,286. The delivery charge
is an estimated figure. The true figure will be determined
on the miles of transporting.
Sole Source Purchase of 1,000 Feet of Steel Armor Cable
- Utilities
By memo dated December 2, 1986, John A. Guidry, Director of
Utilities advised that Cues, Inc. is the sole source supplier
of this cable in the amount of $3,846.59.
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C. Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. 86-LLLL Re: Bond Reduction
- The Landings a/k/a Clipper Cove (North of Lakes of
Tara, West of Congress Avenue)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR THE LAND-
INGS IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 52, PAGES 48 THRU 52 OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY RECORDS"
Proposed Resolution No. 86-MMMM Re: Bond Reduction
- Chalet IV, a/k/a Sandalwood - Private Recreational
Facilities (West of Congress Avenue, South of L-20
Canal)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR PRIVATE
RECREATION FACILITIES, CHALET IV, PLAT NO. 3, IN SECTION 18,
TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
53, PAGES 176 THRU 179 OF PALM BEACH COUNTY RECORDS"
Proposed Resolution No. 86-NNNN Re: Bond Reduction
- Chalet IV a/k/a Sandalwood for Loop Road a/k/a
Sandalwood Drive (West of Congress Avenue, South of
L-20 Canal)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR THE LOOP
ROAD SERVING CHALET IV, PLATS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, IN SECTION 18,
TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST"
e
Proposed Resolution No. 86-0000 Re: Restoration
Bond Reduction Request for Evacation and Fill Permit
- Chalet IV a/k/a Sandalwood - (West of Congress
Avenue, South of L-20 Canal)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REDUCING THE RESTORATION BOND FOR CHALET IV,
IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST"
Proposed Resolution No. 86-PPPP Re: Bond Reduction
- Chalet IV, a/k/a Sandalwood - Plat 3 (West of
Congress Avenue, South of L-20 Canal
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR CHALET IV,
PLAT NO. 3, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 53, PAGES 176 THRU 179 OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY RECORDS"
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Proposed Resolution No. 86-QQQQ Re: Bond Reduction
- Chalet IV, a/k/a Sandalwood - Plat 4 (West of
Congress Avenue, South of L-20 Canal
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR CHALET IV,
PLAT NO. 4, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 53, PAGES 180 THRU 182 OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY RECORDS"
Tom Clark, City Engineer, by memo dated December 10, 1986,
recommended that the bond not be released but that it be
reduced from $61,800 to $30,000.
Proposed Resolution No. 86-RRRR Re: Release of Bond
- Chalet IV, a/k/a Sandalwood - Plat 1 (West of
Congress Avenue, South of L-20 Canal
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, RELEASING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR CHALET IV,
PLAT NO. 1, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 52, PAGES 42 THRU 44 OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY RECORDS"
Proposed Resolution No. 86-SSSS Re: Release of Bond
- Chalet IV, a/k/a Sandalwood - Plat 2 (West of
Congress Avenue, South of L-20 Canal
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BO~NTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, RELEASING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR CHALET IV,
PLAT NO. 2, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST,
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 52, PAGES 113 AND 114 OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY RECORDS"
Proposed Resolution No. 86-TTTT Re: Release of Bond
- Golfview Harbour 3rd Addition - Tracts 2 and 3
East of Congress Avenue, North of S. W. 27th Avenue
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, RELEASING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR TRACTS II
& III OF GOLFVIEW HARBOUR, 3RD ADDITION, IN SECTION 32,
TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
41, PAGES 111 THRU 116 OF PALM BEACH COUNTY RECORDS"
D. Development Plans
Consider request submitted by Land Design South,
Agent for Ryan Homes for approval to construct a
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private recreation area plus landscaping at Tract K
of the Meadows Planned Unit Development located on
the west side of Congress Avenue, south of Hypoluxo
Road. (Meadows 300 Tract K (Lakeshore) Private
Recreation Area)
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended
approval of this request, subject to staff comments.
Consider request submitted by Ken Zengage, Agent
for R. S. Pemper, for approval of an amended
site plan to allow for the addition of an egress
driveway onto N. E. 1st Street. This site is on
East Boynton Beach Boulevard at N. E. 1st Street,
the northeast corner, (Main Street Car Wash)
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended
approval of this request, subject to staff comments.
Mayor Cassandra questioned whether there was a difficult
corner as far as egress and ingress, and he wondered if the
applicant was in compliance. Mr. Annunziato answered
affirmatively.
E. List of Payments - Month of November, 1986
See list attached.
Approve request for zoning approval for Alcoholic
Beverage License
The Eating Place
309 North Seacrest Boulevard
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
In his memo of December 10, 1986, Bert Keehr, Deputy Build-
ing Official, wrote that zoning at the above premises per-
mits the sale of beer for consumption off premises.
Councilman Hester recalled there had been several cases like
this in the last year. Nothing could be done about it
because of the law, but he was concerned about take out
alcoholic beverages next to churches. Bud Howell, Building
Official, advised there is no distance requirement for
carry outs. There was discussion.
Mayor Cassandra asked if the establishment could lose its
license if the alcoholic beverages are consumed in front of
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the premises. Police Chief Hillery answered that they can-
not lose their license. As long as they are not selling it
in any manner of abuse, they are not in violation. The
people buying it in the store, walking out on the lot, and
drinking it are in violation of the City Ordinances, and the
Police can arrest the people. The store is not in violation.
Councilman Hester expressed that he knew nothing could be
done about it, but he was concerned. City Manager Cheney
pointed out that they could change the Ordinance. Mayor
Cassandra thought maybe that should be addressed. He
believed the Chief had submitted an Ordinance about this.
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Ratification of South Central Regional Wastewater Treat-
ment & Disposal Board Amendment to ESC Sludge Handling
Contract
H. Approve Change Order for Boat Club Park Expansion
By memo dated December 16, 1986, City Manager Cheney
recommended that the Council authorize an expenditure from
the Subdivision Ordinance Trust Fund of an additional
$2,742 for the completion of the recommended projects.
City Manager Cheney drew attention to his memo and told
the Council to be sure when they approve the Consent Agenda
that they approve the recommendation but that they do not
include the addition of that wall for $5,292. As of now,
City Manager Cheney said the park is completed.
Consider Approval for Excavation and Fill Permit, request
to haul material off site - The Grove
Tom Clark, City Engineer, recommended approval, subject to
the conditions outlined in his memorandum dated December 10,
1986.
Consider Request for Replacement of Concrete Saw for the
Street Department
In his memo of December 9, 1986, William H. Sullivan,
Purchasing Agent, recommended a replacement for the missing
saw be purchased from Blanchard Machinery, 4115 Georgia
Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405, for $2,200.
Mayor Cassandra noticed in the backup that mention was made
of a local company, but there were other locations. He
asked whether the other locations were less or more expen-
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sive. Mr. Sullivan advised this item had been a bid item
three or four years ago. No one in the Broward or Palm
Beach County area has this size saw unless you go further
north. It is not less expensive if you go further north.
City Manager Cheney added that was based on bids of three
years ago.
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Approve Agreement with American Micrographics Company
for Building Department, Planning Department and City
Clerk
As a follow up to the presentation to Council by American
Micrographics, City Manager Cheney wrote in his memo of
December 16th that the City will enter into the agreement.
L. Approve Purchase of Firearms Training System
William Sullivan, Purchasing Agent, by memo of December 10,
recommended approval of this request from the Chief of
Police. Firearms Training Systems, Inc., Norcross, Georgia
is the only company manufacturing this equipment. $40,700
was budgeted this year. The cost, including a 33 month
maintenance contract, is $41,000.
Design Agreement with Miller, Meier, Kenyon & Cooper -
Capital Improvements Program
As requested by Mayor Cassandra, City Manager Cheney
stated what was written in the first paragraph of his memo
of December 16th. The City would like to get it designed
and get the second story on the Building/Planning/Engineering
Building done and use it to possibly relocate facilities from
this building during the renovation to City Hall.
The City was also asking to begin the design to the current
Civic Center structure on the southwest back corner, to pro-
vide a relocation space for the Recreation facilities that
will have to move out of the current small Recreation build-
ing because of the Library expansion.
They have also committed to do a study on where the multi-
purpose cultural facility building should be (downtown or on
Congress Avenue). City Manager Cheney hoped that in January
they can begin to go through the Architect's Selection
Process for hiring Architects to do the projects. One task
will be to do a study on the location of that facility.
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Mayor Cassandra had raised the question that if they spend
some money on the design of that addition, how much will
they not be able to use if they decide to tear down the
whole Civic Center and put the new facility downtown. City
Manager Cheney said they were talking about an addition that
maybe would be a couple of thousand dollars, besides a design
fee of abOut 8% that is designed right through the construc-
tion business. If they just begin the design of that addi-
tion and do not do any construction work, they are probably
talking about $7,000 or $8,000 of design work they might not
use.
If the Council approves this, City Manager Cheney said the
City would postpone the design work as long as it could to
do another study of vocations. The need to tear down that
building for the library expansion is somewhat delayed by
the desire to get the second story on the building in this
block.
City Manager Cheney said the Council had two choices. One
was for the moment not to approve it at all and come back
with it in two or three months, which may make the Council
feel more comfortable, or design it, realizing they will
delay the expenditure of that money as long as possible.
They could come back in February or March and do it then.
Mayor Cassandra asked the Council how much delay time they
were willing to put up with if they do not do the Civic
Center addition. Then the $7,000 may not be lost because
the study might say that is not where the recreation center
should be. He thought it should be brought to the Council's
attention that they were gambling with $7,000.
Councilman Hester asked if City Manager Cheney was saying to
hold off until they have a study on where it would be
located. Mayor Cassandra emphasized that they do not want
to hold off the second floor because that would hold off the
library. City Manager Cheney explained that what they would
do would be to make a decision in several months as to when
they have delayed too long for it to be a problem for the
library expansion, but long enough to do a study as to where
the other facility should be. He did not mind if they wanted
to hold it off for a month or so and address it later on.
If they would hold it off until March, they would not waste
any money.
City Manager Cheney advised that the Council could approve
it, and the minutes could show that the Consent Agenda item
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was approved only for the design of the second floor of the
Building/Planning/Engineering project.
N. Approval of Bills
See list attached.
O. Replace Air Conditioning System in Police Department
This item, in the amount of $3,977, was added to the Consent
Agenda by City Manager Cheney.
Councilwoman Zibelli moved, seconded by Councilman Marchese,
to accept the Consent Agenda, items A; B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; C,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (that the Bond not be released but reduced
to $30,000), 7, 8; 9; D, 1, 2; E; F and the concerns
expressed by Councilman Hester; G; H (all of the items
recommended by staff) not including the wall; I; J; K; L; M
minus the Civic Center study; N; and O. Motion carried 5-0.
BIDS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Consider request submitted by Kevin McGinley, Agent for
Steven Rhodes, Trustee, for an amendment to a previously
approved future land use element amendment/rezoning
application to allow for the addition of a .74 acre
parcel adjacent to the Lake Worth Drainage District
(LWDD) L-24 Canal to be utilized in part for a landscaped
buffer. This parcel of property is located on the north
side of West Boynton Beach Boulevard, east of Congress
Avenue. (Cross Creek Centre)
Carmen Annunziato, Director of Planning, asked the Council
to recall two meetings ago, he presented to the Council a
request to amend the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to add
this .74 to the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive
Plan to show it as Commercial. The reason for this was that
tracts of land were being purchased by the applicant from the
LWDD as a portion of the L-4 Canal right-of-way just west of
the E-4.
Mr. Annunziato said the request for the plan amendment in
what the Council had before it would be rendered somewhat
moot if the Council adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal
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Report, but the E&A Report does support it. He did not
know that an Ordinance would be necessary to accomplish
that change if the E&A Report would be adopted. However,
Mr. Annunziato said the issue of zoning had to be addressed
as this amended an about to be approved Planned Commercial
Development (PCD) by adding landscaping to the site.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman asked about the additional seven foot
right-of-way on Boynton Beach Boulevard. At the Planning
and Zoning (P&Z) meeting, Mr. Annunziato said the applicant
submitted evidence which suggested that the County Traffic
Engineer did not think the additional seven feet of right-
of-way was necessary for Boynton Beach Boulevard in this
area. Mr. Annunziato contacted the County Traffic Engineer,
and he was unaware of the fact that a bike path had not been
constructed on Boynton Beach Boulevard. Based on his con-
versations with Mr. Walker, County Traffic Engineer, Mr.
Annunziato said Mr. Walker found no fault with the City
requiring the additional seven feet consisting of the
thoroughfare plan.
When this first came up, Mayor Cassandra recalled that the
applicant showed a conceptual drawing for this PCD. At
that time, they had enough land to comply with the City's
zoning as far as the landscaping requirements. He read
now that the applicant needs the .74 acres, of which approxi-
mately 25 feet must be used for this 30 feet landscaping.
He questioned why they had to use some of this to meet the
City's Code requirements. Mr. Annunziato replied that this
was additional landscaping. The applicant did in fact have
enough area on site and did meet the landscaping require-
ments of the PCD.
Mr. Annunziato informed the Council that the building
shifts a little bit, and they are using the canal right-of-
way to meet that 25 foot requirement. Mayor Cassandra asked
where the other 20 feet went to. Mr. Annunziato clarified
that the applicant is utilizing the land they received from
the LWDD for the landscape buffer, but they are not adding
any square footage to the building. The building shifts
around on the site, and they picked up some additional
landscaping. He said his wording probably was not clear.
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of
the request.
Kevin McGinley, President, Land Research Management, Inc.,
1280 North Congress Avenue, Suite ~106, West Palm Beach,
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Florida 33409, said they were getting more breathing room
in the site. They are not changing anything as far as square
footage or uses but are only asking for the 30 feet to be
used in part as a green belt area. The landscaping and
trees the Council saw on the original application will be on
their property.
Addressing the seven feet on Boynton Beach Boulevard, Mr.
McGinley said they asked the P&Z Board to give them relief
from that condition because they felt, since the Traffic
Engineer said they did not need it for their additional
right-of-way, which is the intent behind putting it in the
thoroughfare plan, and the City's Utility Department said
they did not need it for utilities, it did not need to be
dedicated.
Mr. McGinley called attention to the Villager Shopping
Center, and said the sidewalk is abutting the curb. They do
not have any room for the continuation of a bike path there.
The eastern portion of their property has the E-4 Canal. If
they were going to put a bike path across, on the northern
side of Boynton Beach Boulevard, Mr. McGinley suggested that
the bridge would also have to be widened. There are also
large concrete structures of utility lines about two or
three feet from the curb on the property. In all fairness,
Mr. McGinley did not think a bike path could be put on the
northern end of Boynton Beach Boulevard, and he asked for
relief of that.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman informed Mr. McGinley that there is a
sidewalk on the bridge that would not be as wide as the bike
path would be. It is just as wide on the north side as
on the south side, so Vice Mayor Zimmerman saw no problem
whatever with the bridge. He stressed that the bike path is
very necessary.
Mr. McGinley said they were adding a sidewalk on the plan
they were now showing. They had the dedication of the seven
feet, and the sidewalk will be a continuation of the side-
walk which is in front of the Villager Shopping Center.
Mr. Annunziato confirmed Mayor Cassandra's statement that
the Council was not considering a request for a variance.
They were only approving the addition of a .74 acre. Mr.
McGinley believed the City staff was recommending approval
of the addition as long as they met the conditions of the
previously approved PCD. At the time they brought this
before the Council in the summer, it was not resolved with
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the Department of Utilities or the County Traffic Engineer.
Mr. McGinley said they have submitted documentation stating
that neither of those agencies required the seven feet.
Mayor Cassandra explained that the Council did not have any
staff comments. Mr. Annunziato advised that the staff
comments were not transferred because they were the same as
were originally approved. However, the issue of seven feet
of right-of-way was a condition of approval on the original
application, which went through public hearings. Mr.
Annunziato said the City staff's position is that the seven
feet is necessary. There was what appear~ed to be a current
need, but there are also future needs that are not substanti-
ated at this point.
Mr. Annunziato clarified that the County thoroughfare plan
on Boynton Beach Boulevard is 120 feet. It has always been
the City's policy to always require the 120 feet when shown
on the County's thoroughfare plan. City Manager Cheney
warned that if the Council did not require that now, they
may have trouble getting it later on.
It appeared to City Manager Cheney that the vote may go to
require the seven feet, and Mr. McGinley was saying he would
not do it. Therefore, it was all over with. Mr. McGinley
clarified that he was asking for relief from the seven feet.
If he does not get relief from the seven feet, he would
obviously live with the wishes of the City Council. City
Manager Cheney said that was what the City Attorney had been
asking him to say. Mr. McGinley replied that he did not
know the wish of the City Council.
If the wish of the City Council is for the applicant to
give the seven feet, City Manager Cheney asked if they
would give the seven feet. Mr. McGinley answered, "Yes."
The way it was set up, City Attorney Vance said the Council
would be voting on the application. They will need a "No"
or a "Yes". Mr. McGinley would either lose or win on the
whole application. Should he lose, City Attorney Vance did
not know what Mr. McGinley's course of action would be.
iMr. McGinley asked if this could be in two parts or if it
had to be in one part. At this point, City Attorney Vance
thought the best Mr. McGinley could get would be an indica-
tion by the individual Council members as to their feelings
with respect to the seven feet. This would be prior to a
vote. Mr. McGinley remarked that would be great, if he could
request that.
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Mayor Cassandra had already made his comment known.
Councilman Hester pointed out that the City Staff recommended
that it stay there. Mr. McGinley withdrew his request for
relief from the seven feet to deal with the issue of the
.74 acres. On behalf of his client, City Attorney Vance
asked if Mr. McGinley was agreeing to comply with the staff
comments, including the dedication of the seven feet. Mr.
McGinley answered, "Yes."
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone else wished to speak in
favor of the request. There was no response. He asked if
anyone wished to speak against the request. There was no
response. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Hester moved to approve the request, subject to
staff comments. Councilwoman Zibelli seconded the request,
and the motion carried 4-1. Vice Mayor Zimmerman cast the
dissenting vote and explained that he has always voted
against it, particularly the rezoning.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Mr. Annunziato wished to talk about A and C at the same time
and explained that one was a preliminary plat and one was a
site plan. It made sense to discuss them at least in
consecutive order rather than to interrupt the discussion.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman moved to change the agenda so item C
would precede item B. Councilman Hester seconded the motion,
and the motion carried 5-0.
Consider request submitted by Christopher V. Hurst,
Agent for Walboyn, Inc. for approval of the construction
plans and preliminary plat for Plat No. 2, which provides
for the construction of infrastructure improvements to
serve a 146,325 square foot shopping center. Catalina
Centre is located on the west side of Congress Avenue,
south of N. W. 22nd Avenue
Mr. Annunziato explained the plan on the overlay and said it
defined easements for utilities. The first plat of Catalina
Centre, where the hotel is being built, lies directly south
of and adjacent to this plat. The utilities in Plat 1 were
designed to be extended northward to serve this property.
Mr. Annunziato indicated the private road that would serve
the north end of this project and the remainder of the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the west. The lake is
directly west of and adjacent to this property.
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Consider request submitted by Sheremeta and Associates,
Agent for Walboyn, Inc., for site plan approval to
construct a 146,325 square foot shopping center (includ-
ing two anchor stores and two leased out parcels) on
12.96 acres on the west side of Congress Avenue, south
of N. W. 22nd Avenue
Mr. Annunziato said the site plan has a request for shared
parking. To the south are the two buildings and hotel,
which is under construction. To the west is the lake. The
shopping center parallels the western boundary line. The
two large rectangulars that the Council saw were the two
majors which would anchor the shopping center at either end.
Two out parcels are not platted, and they are proposed to be
leased properties as well as the shopping center proper.
Mr. Annunziato said parking is to the front with access off
of Congress Avenue at the two entrance roads. He informed
Mayor Cassandra this is zoned C-3. In both instances the
P&Z Board made recommendations to approve, subject to staff
comments. However, the recommendations were not unanimous.
In both instances, the vote was 5-2. Mr. Annunziato thought
the negative votes referred back to the issue that occurred
at the time of zoning.
Mr. Annunziato continued that there were staff comments
which were incorporated in the P&Z Board's recommendations
in both instances. The plan received approval from the
Community Appearance Board.
Mayor Cassandra recalled there was a lot of hullabaloo about
this piece of property because of exits and entrances that
were involved. At that time, the developer showed him a
beautiful plan of boutiques and a hotel. This did not look
like boutiques, and it seemed to Mayor Cassandra that every-
thing was changed. Mr. Annunziato thought Mayor Cassandra
was correct because there was discussion about building the
parking underneath and beautiful water facing the east, but
the property is now zoned C-3. It was a PUD then.
Mayor Cassandra believed the applicant got the change in
zoning because of what they had promised the City, and he
was very unhappy with those people. Mr. Annunziato reminded
him that the Planning Department had recommended against the
rezoning.
Tom McMurrain, Vice President of Walboyn, Inc., 8132 West
Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, showed the Council
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a rendering. He said they looked at the marketplace, and
stressed that you cannot compete with the mall as far as
tenants. Mr. McMurrain called attention to the boutiques
in front of the mall and said they cannot compete with the
mall.
Mr. McMurrain informed Mayor Cassandra that their two
service stores are Service Merchandise and Marshall's.
Mayor Cassandra asked if Marshall's was not a discount house.
Mr. McMurrain answered that they sell name brands at discount
prices. ~He said they were concerned because they are sitting
there with a hotel that runs at $18,000,000 to $20,000,000,
and they ~are going to share the entranceway with a retail
shopping center. They had to come up with an idea of how
they could blend the tenants in with a hotel to make it have
aesthetics they cOuld be proud of and be next door to.
Mr. McMurrain called attention to the fact that the roof
line has different elevations. He elaborated and said they
are trying to put tenants in front of their service stores
so it will break up the big open space and will be continuous.
Mr. McMurrain said they have to create the main~entranceway
to the hotel, which ultimately intersects with Motorola.
They are going to put in a Mexican fountain to give it a
Spanish motif. Mr. McMurrain outlined what they will do and
showed where a courtyard and landscaping will be. Instead
of just having landscaping in the parking lot, they made
green areas next to the buildings, They also put shops in
front of Service Merchandise.
Mayor Cassandra asked whether the beautiful picture of the
hotel that was shown him had also changed. Mr. MCMurrain
replied that it had not changed at all, and he said the
hotel is almost identical to the hotel in Boca Raton on
1-95. It has the same courtyard area, etc.
Mayor Cassandra asked what the distance is from Congress
Avenue to their first parking stall. Mr. Annunziato advised
it was five feet. Mayor Cassandra did not want to see a big
parking lot but wanted to see better landscaping. He thought
there should be some consideration to hide that concrete
asphalt jungle. Mr. McMurrain responded that there are
trees and hedges down through there. He showed where they
tried to add additional trees.
Mr. Annunziato advised that the hedge will be full grown and
will be continuous. It will be planted two feet on center
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and will be 36 inches high at the time of planting. Mayor
Cassandra asked what kind of hedge height they were talking
about at full growth. Mr. McMurrain replied that they will
make it whatever the Council wants. There was discussion
about plants. Mayor Cassandra said it would be up to the
Community Appearance Board. His concern was screening the
asphalt jungle where the cars will park.
In dealing with major tenants, Mr. McMurrain said what they
dislike most is anything in front of them because they buy
frontage. They spent three or four months negotiating with
these major tenants to allow them to put stores in front of
them because they were concerned with the aesthetics too.
Mayor Cassandra was unhappy with the plan because of what
the applicant had told him before. Mr. Annunziato
suggested that a way to soften the appearance would be to
add more trees on Congress Avenue.
Mayor Cassandra had a problem with approving what the appli-
cant wanted. Mr. McMurrain did not know what to say but
thought they would try to do everything they could. City
Attorney Vance interjected that it was possible the applicant
might wish to go back and consult with his Landscape Archi-
tects for a couple of weeks until the next meeting to see if
they could possibly improve the frontage situation before
the Council is asked to vote.
Mr. McMurrain alluded to Mr. Annunziato's suggestion and
said they would be glad to soften it with trees. He thought
the Code requires them at every 40 feet, and he offered to
put trees at every 20 feet. City Attorney Vance suggested
that perhaps it should be postponed until the next Council
meeting. Mr. McMurrain said he would rather not postpone it
if he could help it. If he could give the Council something
they would want as far as the landscaping, he preferred that.
Mr. McMurrain explained that the applicant has a deadline
with the tenants to have the center open for them, and the
applicant really has to go through the process so that they
can start construction. Mayor Cassandra pointed out that
this was a two part request. One was for the preliminary
plat and one was for the site plan.
City Attorney Vance advised that technically, the applicant
did have the zoning and, technically, as long as the site
plan met the Code requirements, there was no legal ground
for turning them down. However, he also recalled the
original presentation and suggested that (1) it might be
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possible for the Council to direct the Director of Planning
and the City Attorney to research the comments and state-
ments made by the applicant at the time of the original
rezoning to see if there were any commitments that enticed
the Council to rezone the property at that time; (2) the
applicant could commit at this point and time additional
landscaping; or (3) there could be a postponement of two
weeks to permit Mr. McMurrain to detail the additional
landscaping. Those were the three viable opportunities or
courses of action he could think of at the moment. Mayor
Cassandra thought they were excellent recommendations.
Mayor Cassandra asked what two weeks would do to the appli-
cant. Mr. McMurrain replied that they could do whatever
happens. It was important to them, and he stated that City
Manager Cheney knew this, because they had been talking about
it for the last couple of months. They have commitments with
their tenants to try and get the Centre open. Vice Mayor
Zimmerman called attention to the fact that it would be
almost three weeks until January 6, 1987, the date of the
next Council meeting.
Mr. McMurrain stated that there was no intent on their part
initially to come and show the Council something and not
perform. At that point and time, they had not dealt with
the tenants and tried to find somebody that wanted to be at
that location. They know the problems the one in front of
the mall has. Mr. McMurrain emphasized that they did not
want to build something they would not put a tenant into.
It would not be good for the City or be good for them either.
They tried to find out who they could get there. From there,
they tried to make it look as nice as they could. Mr.
McMurrain guaranteed that when they get through with the
Centre, it will be nice.
Mayor Cassandra was only speaking for himself, but he leaned
toward City Attorney yance's third statement to postpone
this until the next Council meeting so that he could talk to
the Director of Planning more in detail about his concerns
to see if they could work out an acceptable plan. He
expressed that he was let down because he had looked forward
to what was presented to the Council previously. It would
have been beneficial to the City, especially going north
with private homes. Mayor Cassandra said he does not have
much time to spend with the City staff, but they deal every
day with this, so he would have to see what he could do on
Friday. He tended to lean towards this, if it would not put
the applicant in a financial bind. As City Attorney Vance
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pointed out, legally, the City could not do anything either,
but Mayor Cassandra was positive the applicant wanted to
become a good person in Boynton Beach.
From what Councilman Hester understood, Mr. McMurrain was
willing to commit that they will put more landscape. He
questioned whether they could get him somehow to commit to
that and make it a part of the approval. City Attorney
Vance answered affirmatively and advised that Mr. McMurrain
could get specific at this point and time as to the addi-
tional amount of landscaping that he is willing to put in.
City Manager Cheney reminded the Council that Mr. McMurrain
said he would double the trees.
Mayor Cassandra's concern was that the City had been burned,
and he alluded to the project that promised Leisureville they
would build a beautiful berm. Three years later, it is
finally there. Mr. McMurrain made a commitment that they
would put trees on twenty foot centers or, if the Council
preferred, he would put them on fifteen foot centers, as
long as they put something there of a certain height the
City wants. They want to make it nice.
Councilman Marchese asked what kind of trees they were
talking about. Mr. McMurrain replied that they will put a
native Oak, Mahogany, or whatever the Council wants. If
the approval turns out that the applicant will put additional
tree landscaping, Mr. Annunziato preferred that the Council
relay that information, to be consistent with the approval
of the City Forester. He explained.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman commented that he would have to vote
"No" on the project, regardless of how nice they make it
look. He voted against the rezoning situation when it came
up and, to be consistent, he thought he was obligated to
vote "No" again. Councilwoman Zibelli saw no problem with
it, as long as the City Forester knows what type of trees
they will be.
Mayor Cassandra again expressed that he was not happy with
a five foot berm off of the right-of-way and wanted to see
more depth in the landscaping. He knew they had a problem
with time sharing but thought they had around 71 spaces in
excess of the 10% factor. Mayor Cassandra saw that they
would have a whole line of cars five feet away from people
walking, if they would be walking there.
Mr. McMurrain understood what Mayor Cassandra was saying
and called attention to a big area in front of their
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building. They put landscaping in there, thinking that would
help soften the buildings. They tried to do what they could
to make the buildings softer with trees. He showed where
they would run Palms to help soften that.
Mayor Cassandra gathered that Mr. McMurrain was saying they
could not give up parking spaces. Mr. McMurrain showed on
the plan that it would be hard for them. If they would, it
would be a lot of spaces.
City Manager Cheney pointed out that the applicant has a
solid hedge up front. Between the hedge and the pavement,
there is the curb, a six foot sidewalk, and a ~olid hedge
with trees every twenty feet and then the parking.
Mayor Cassandra commented that the Promenade, in front of
the mall, has a lot of empty stores, which are of a boutique
character. He gathered that they were of the same character
that Mr. McMurrain basically would put up. Mr. McMurrain
responded that you cannot compete with the mall. The mall
is a power house.
It was not Mayor Cassandra's job to talk about the market,
yet they would be putting in the same type of stores as the
Promenade. He asked if Mr. McMurrain was saying he would
have full commitment to all of the tenants in the stores.
Mr. McMurrain replied that they will not have full commit-
ment to all of them. The first thing they had to do was get
their two majors, and those two majors are absolutely com-
mitted. From there, all of the other people fall in line.
City Manager Cheney asked what kind of people Mr. McMurrain
thought they would get. Mr. McMurrain answered, "Shoe
stores, a wicker shop, and more household type things." He
offered to give the names.
Mr. Annunziato cautioned the Council against approaching the
theoretical surplus and thought Mr. McMurrain really needed
to build in the buffer.
Mayor Cassandra gathered it would be in the minutes about
the landscaping, and he asked City Attorney Vance if he
would have to ask Mr. McMurrain again. City Attorney Vance
thought Mr. McMurrain had stated it very clearly on the
trees. He asked Mr. McMurrain if it was the site plan he
was requesting approval of and if he had amended the same.
Mr. McMurrain replied that was true.
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Preliminary Plat
Councilman Hester moved to approve the preliminary plat for
Catalina Centre, seconded by Councilwoman Zibelli. Motion
carried 3-2. Mayor Cassandra and Vice Mayor Zimmerman
voted against the motion.
Site Plan
Councilman Marchese moved to approve the site plan for
Catalina Centre, seconded by Councilman Hester. Motion
carried 3-2. Mayor Cassandra and Vice Mayor Zimmerman voted
against the motion.
THE COUNCIL TOOK A BREAK AT 9:05 P. M.
AT 9:15 P. M.
THE MEETING RESUMED
Be
Consider request submitted by George W. Zimmerman,
Agent for Deutsch-Ireland Properties for approval of the
master lighting plan for the public and private rights-
of-way within the Quantum Park Planned Industrial
Development, Which is located on the west side of Inter-
state 95, between the Boynton Canal and Miner Road
extended (Quantum Park)
Mr. Annunziato said this is a follow up to the approval of
the preliminary plats for Quantum Park. The applicant
requested to light the public and private rights-of-way with
metal halide lighting. An extensive discussion took place
at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting covering the
following issues:
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, as the City
has Comprehensive Plan policies concerning kinds of
energy efficient lighting to be used in public and
private rights-of-way in new development.
2. The desirability of changing the Comprehensive Plan to
allow for energy efficient lighting.
3. The problems associated with private lighting systems in
public rights-of-way.
4. The approval of the Quantum system as submitted.
City Manager Cheney interrupted to say he was not at the
P&Z meeting but was asked that Mr. Annunziato include in his
report a lot of the procedural discussion that took up some
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time, he gathered, at the P&Z Board meeting. He was
referring to the discussion of the sequence of when the
Comprehensive Plan should be amended and when the approval
should be done, so the City will not end up skipping a step
along the way for some reason.
With reference to the first item, Mr. Annunziato said the
sense of the Board was that this request was not consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. He believed the sense of the
Board was also a desire to amend the Plan in a form which
would allow other kinds of energy efficient lighting and
then leave it up to the applicant and action of the City
Council in the approval of plans. Mr. Annunziato formed
recommendations for the P&Z Board to do that.
Mr. Annunziato said the upshot of it all was the recommen-
dation to approve the plan as submitted without the issues
of the Comprehensive Plan consistency being addressed. He
believed the sense of the Board was to allow the metal halide
requested by the applicant. Mr. Annunziato thought that was
obvious from the motion that was made and subsequently
approved by the P&Z Board but thought there was confusion as
to how to get there from here.
At this point, Mr. Annunziato recommended two things the
Council should do:
Table the request until the next Council meeting to allow
the City staff to explore some of the idiosyncrasies of
the request, perhaps concerning what it means to have a
private lighting system in the public rights-of-way.
Take up the issue of allowing the opportunity for other
energy efficient lighting as a substitute or an addition
to high pressure sodium or low pressure sodium in the
Comprehensive Plan policies later on in the agenda under
2nd reading of Ordinances in the public hearing on
approval of the E&A Report and include language which
will allow for alternate energy efficiency systems for
lighting.
Mr. Annunziato thought that accommodated the sense of the
Board and perhaps would put the City in the position to be a
little more flexible with respect to the kinds of lighting
that are provided. The reason they thought it was a
Comprehensive Plan issue was because when you account for
the amount of vacant land Quantum Park consumes in the City,
you see that when they are exceeding 20% of all the
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remaining vacant land, it does not make sense to have two
different sets of policies (one for Quantum and one for the
City). That is the sense of the P&Z Board.
The Technical Review Board (TRB), reacting to previous
requirements and the knowledge of energy problems, did
recommend to the P&Z Board that the high pressure sodium be
continued, but Mr. Annunziato did not believe it was the
sense of the Board that it was a policy they wished to
continue.
George Zimmerman, Vice President of the Development for
Deutsch-Ireland Properties, Quantum Park, 2455 East Sunrise
Boulevard, Suite 1106, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304,
said there were a couple of issues he wanted to address:
(1) He did not see why this had to be a Comprehensive Plan
issue when metal halide lighting had been approved for
other developments, and it did not seem to be a Comprehensive
Plan issue in those instances.
(2) He directed the Council's attention to the memo dated
December 4, 1986 from Mr. Annunziato to the P&Z Board. In
the memo, Mr. Annunziato quoted two sections of the Compre-
hensive plan that made him believe it was a Comprehensive
Plan issue. Mr. Zimmerman read the two sections, because
he thought they fell within the guidelines of the issues.
(A copy of said memo is attached to the original copy of
these minutes.)
With reference to "82-18 3.9.3.2.13," (the last para-
graph on page 1 of Mr. Annunziato's memo), Mr. Zimmerman
emphasized "conversion". He read, "Also recommend the
incorporation of high and low pressure sodium fixtures, where
appropriate. . ." and thought they came under the consider-
ation of "where appropriate". He read the remainder of the
paragraph.
Mr. Zimmerman said they initially submitted the lighting
plan for preliminary review on August 15th. From that date,
they clearly indicated that this was going to be a private
lighting system within a public right-of-way and within
private roadways, and that Quantum Associates was going to
build the system, pay the utility bill for its operation,
and pay for the complete maintenance of the installation.
Mr. Zimmerman thought that set them into a category where
this may be an appropriate use of other lighting where the
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real detrimental effects of using something other than
sodium vapor would:
1) be detrimental to the City because Florida Power and Light
Company (FP&L) will not maintain it unless it is high pressure
sodium. ~They would relieve the City of that burden by the
fact it is a private system.
2) They are paying the energy bill, not the City of Boynton
Beach.
Mr. Zimmerman read the first paragraph on page 2 of Mr.
Annunziato's memo. What this said to him was that FP&L
decided that high pressure sodium was the way to go. In
the statement of what needs to be done, the applicant felt
it said that energy efficiency lighting is what is required.
Mr. Zimmerman showed the Council a chart that talked about
the efficiency of various kinds of light. Based on comments
by the Engineer when they went through the TRB at the time
the energy policy was made, the City of Boynton Beach got
primarily incandescent light. They were talking about a
250 watt lamp or a 300 watt incandescent lamp. He showed
that the efficiency rating of that lamp was 20 illuminants
per watt. That was the basic lighting in the City at the
time the policy was established.
The chart was from a book talking about metal halide, so
high pressure sodium was not listed. Mr. Zimmerman said
high pressure sodium provides 110 illuminants per watt. The
bulb they are talking about provides 92 illuminants per watt.
Mr. Zimmerman showed that they were in the high range of
high efficiency lighting, and he thought that was the
important consideration with respect to these items out of
the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Zimmerman told Mayor Cassandra there is no Comprehensive
Plan statement. The line he had drawn on the chart was what
a high pressure sodium lamp delivers. The chart was out of
a book on the metal arc lamp they were proposing, so the
comparison was not there. Mr. Zimmerman wanted the Council
to get a feel for the comparative level of efficiency of the
high pressure sodium to the metal arc lamp they are pro-
viding.
With the comments out front illustrating why he did not
think this was a Comprehensive Plan issue and why he believed
they were meeting the high energy efficiency requirements of
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the Comprehensive Plan and the fact that they initially
started the procedure on August 15 with no change in policy
from that time, talked in preliminary meetings and all along
that this was exactly what they proposed, Mr. Zimmerman said
they were now down at the point where the preliminary plats
have gone through, and they were ready to submit their final
plats and get underway. For the last four months, they were
told this was an issue that the Council had to resolve
because high pressure sodium is the light the City uses.
For those reasons, Mr. Zimmerman wanted the Council to
resolve it, as they wanted very much to move forward to use
the metal halide lamps.
City Attorney Vance asked if this would be a system that
the applicant would install and if it would be a private
system. Mr. Zimmerman answered that was correct. City
Attorney Vance questioned whether any of it would be
installed on public rights-of-way. Mr. Zimmerman replied
that they would be.
City Attorney Vance asked if the applicant would have any
problems with providing a substantial insurance policy to
cover those light fixtures that are installed in the public
rights-of-way. Mr. Zimmerman asked from what standpoint of
insurance, and City Attorney Vance confirmed that he meant
liability insurance. Mr. Zimmerman asked what was substan-
tial. City Attorney Vance thought in today's age, they
should have something in the range of $10,000,000.
From the standpoint of liability insurance, Mr. Zimmerman
asked about co-naming the City of Boynton Beach. The
Property Owners' Association will ultimately control the
lighting system, and they obviously will insure themselves
against any liability that might occur. City Attorney Vance
said it would be acceptable to have the City co-named on
that policy. Mr. Zimmerman thought that was something that
could happen. City Attorney Vance said "could happen" was
not quite an answer. Mr. Zimmerman changed his answer to
"Yes, $10,000,000."
City Attorney Vance said he was pulling the $10,000,000
number out of the air for the Council's benefit. At this
stage of the game, Mr. Zimmerman said he was saying. "Yes,
at $10,000,000" without being able to go to an insurance
company to have them write the policy. If they are unable
to provide that, he said they would have to come back to the
Council and talk some more.
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City Attorney Vance advised there was an alternative. A
hold harmless agreement could be properly executed by a
responsible company. Mr. Zimmerman saw no difficulty with
the hold harmless agreement. He emphasized that he needed
better advice on that, but he was willing to stipulate this
evening that they would go along with those requirements.
If they find they cannot live with those requirements
because of his limited knowledge, Mr. Zimmerman said they
will be back before the Council either asking for relief or
changing the lighting system back to the system FP&L would
provide for free.
City Manager Cheney noticed Mr. Deutsch and Mr. Zimmerman
were having some discussion that might have some bearing.
Mr. Zimmerman thought they could leave it as he stated
(either insurance in the $10,000,000 figure, if the Council
f:elt that was appropriate, or a hold harmless that they
will pursue). Mr. Zimmerman commented that they were caught
off guard on this, but they understood.t~e Council's con-
cerns and would try to meet them.
City Manager Cheney said Mr. Annunziato suggested that maybe
they should hold off the issue of private/public street
lighting until another meeting. If they were going to, then
there were some questions they could relate. If they were
going to end up settling it tonight, there were some other
questions he wanted to get into. Mayor Cassandra also had
questions.
City Attorney Vance informed the Council that he simply
pulled a number out of the air by reading the daily news-
papers. He had no other basis for it. Mechanically, Mayor
Cassandra recommended an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan
before the Council tonight. Technically, if the Council
wished to move ahead, City Attorney Vance said it might be
possible to postpone this item until after the adoption of
the Comprehensive Plan Ordinance and then bring it up again.
He was merely presenting to the Council the alternatives
that were available.
It was Mr. Zimmerman's intention to originally ask that this
be delayed until that time, if they felt the sense that the
Comprehensive Plan needed to be changed in order to resolve
this. However, this came up at the P&Z Board meeting, and
he made a presentation. On the City's behalf, Mr. Zimmerman
said the Comprehensive Plan has a purpose for street lighting
that 99 out of 100 times is provided, maintained, and paid
for by the City of Boynton Beach. Based on the fact that
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FP&L will only maintain the high pressure sodium, the
revision to the Comprehensive Plan may not be an appropriate
avenue for the City.
Unfortunately, City Attorney Vance said the language in the
Comprehensive Plan is rather broad. It does not relate to
what is probably reality as Mr. Zimmerman was describing it,
but it is quite broad as support. Therefore, City Attorney
Vance thought Mr. Annunziato's suggestion should be
followed. Mr. Zimmerman had no objection to delaying this
until after the Comprehensive Plan discussion.
That would have been Mayor Cassandra's recommendation. He
was very concerned that the Council of the City of Boynton
Beach not start voting on something inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan unless there was a recommendation to
change the Comprehensive Plan. Then they could make the
applicant consistent.
Mayor Cassandra was surprised that the P&Z Board would vote
for something that was inconsistent, but Mr. Annunziato
implied that they realized and wanted to correct that. It
worried Mayor Cassandra because he did not want the City to
fall into the category of voting in things that are incon-
sistent. If the Comprehensive Plan has to be changed, he
said then the City should change it.
Mr. Zimmerman thought there was an honest difference of
opinion on whether or not this was consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. He thought it could be seen as being
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because they were an
acceptable situation where it was not appropriate to have
high pressure sodium under the language of the Comprehensive
Plan. and they are also high efficiency lighting.
Mr. Zimmerman said Mr. Annunziato's view was that the
language actually mentions sodium vapor lights. Therefore,
to be on the conservative side, it should be high pressure
sodium. Mr. Zimmerman said he would yield to postponing
until they got to that issue. His only plea was that they
not put it off, based on a number of other things.
Mayor Cassandra clarified that Mr. Zimmerman wanted to post-
pone it until a later time tonight. He asked Mr. Zimmerman
to suppose the Council was not in agreement with Mr.
Annunziato's recommendation about the Comprehensive Plan.
Then towards the end of the meeting, Mr. Zimmerman said he
would like to come up again and ask the Council to approve
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this lighting plan and the use of metal halide light as being
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as the applicant
believed it was.
As many times as Mr. Zimmerman had been before the Council,
Mayor Cassandra recalled that he also went through a beauti-
ful demonstration of what would be on that 540 acres. He
had been up here subsequent times changing it, but Mayor
Cassandra admitted that he did not remember lighting being
the reason why Mr. Zimmerman had come before the Council.
He recollected that Mr. Zimmerman came up to change his com-
mercial property and for land changes.
Mr. Zimmerman responded that it was not to the Council.
They had been to the TRB, and some of Mr. Annunziato's com-
ments were to hold off, so they could look at the issues
some more. They spent four months looking at them. Mr.
Zimmerman agreed that he had not been before the Council on
lighting.
Councilman Marchese asked what the objection to high pressure
sodium vapor was. Mr. Zimmerman answered the color and
quality of the light. He referred to the sheet, where it
said the quality of the metal halide light far exceeds high
pressure sodium because of the white light in the spectrum
~f the light. Mr. Zimmerman said they are putting in
$2,000,000 worth of landscaping in the rights-of-way, and
the high pressure sodium washes the landscaping out, and the
metal halide emphasizes it. All of the blue and white
spectrums of light are much higher in the metal halide.
There was discussion about postponing this until later on in
the agenda. Mr. Zimmerman requested that they talk about it
in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan and simultaneously
with item "LEGAL, A, 11" on the agenda. It would be a
public hearing, and Mayor Cassandra informed him he could
speak.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman made a motion to move discussion ofv
this item to be with item "LEGAL, A, 11" on the agenda.
Councilwoman Zibelli seconded the motion, and the motion
carried 5-0. (See page 56 for continuation.)
LEGAL
A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
City Attorney Vance noticed the Ordinances were out of order
on the agenda and asked if they could go to items 13, 14,
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and 15, and then move to item 1. This was agreeable with
the Council.
13.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-40
Diaz Property
Re: Annexation -
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-40 on
second reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TRACT OF
LAND THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS WITHIN PALM BEACH
COUNTY AND THAT WILL, UPON ITS ANNEXATION, CONSTITUTE A
REASONABLY COMPACT ADDITION TO THE CITY TERRITORY, PURSUANT
TO PETITION OF THE OWNER OF SAID TRACT OF LAND REQUESTING
ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 7(32) OF THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AND SECTION 171.044,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING THE PROPER LAND USE DESIGNATION
AND PROPER ZONING OF THE PROPERTY SHALL BE REFLECTED IN
SEPARATE ORDINANCES TO BE PASSED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES ~ND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
ADVERTISING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, UPON ADOPTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or
against proposed Ordinance 86-40. There was no response.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Hester moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
86-40 on second and final reading. Councilwoman Zibelli
seconded the motion. A roll call vote on the motion was
taken by Mrs. Boroni, as follows:
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
Motion carried 4-1.
No
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
14.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-41
Briscoe Property
Re: Annexation -
Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-41 on second
and final reading, by title only:
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"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TRACT OF
LAND THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS WITHIN PALM BEACH
COUNTY AND THAT WILL, UPON ITS ANNEXATION, CONSTITUTE A
REASONABLY COMPACT ADDITION TO THE CITY TERRITORY, PURSUANT
TO PETITION OF THE OWNER OF SAID TRACT OF LAND REQUESTING
ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 7(32) OF THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AND SECTION 171.044,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING THE PROPER LAND USE DESIGNATION
AND PROPER ZONING OF THE PROPERTY SHALL BE REFLECTED IN
SEPARATE ORDINANCES TO BE PASSED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
uDVERTISING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING
THORIT¥ T6 CODIFY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, UPON ADOPTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or
against proposed Ordinance No. 86-41. There was no response.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilwoman Zibelli moved that proposed Ordinance No. 86-41
be adopt:ed on second and final reading, seconded by
Councilman Hester. Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on the
motion, as follows:
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Motion carried 5-0.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
15.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-42 Re: Special Retail
Promotions at Regional Malls ....... TABLED
City Manager Cheney requested that this be left on the table.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-44
Diaz Property
Re: Rezoning -
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-44 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 80-19 OF SAID CITY BY
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ZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, WHICH IS SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH ANNEXED TO THE CITY
OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA BY ORDINANCE AS C-3 (COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING
PROVISIONS; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or
against the proposed Ordinance. There was no response. THE
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Marchese moved, seconded by Councilman Hester, to
approve proposed Ordinance No. 86-44 on second and final
reading.
A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs. Boroni:
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Aye
Aye
No
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 4-1.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-45
Briscoe Property
Re: Rezoning -
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-45 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 80-19 OF SAID CITY BY
ZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, WHICH IS BEING SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH ANNEXED TO
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ORDINANCE AS C-3
(COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING REPEALING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra said anyone wishing to speak in favor or
against proposed Ordinance No. 86-45 could do so now.
There was no response. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Hester moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Zimmerman,
to adopt Ordinance No. 86-45 on second and final reading.
Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on the motion:
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Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-46 Re: Rezoning -
Cross Creek Center
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-46 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 80-19 OF SAID CITY BY
REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT)
TO PCD (PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT), SAID PARCEL BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING THE REVISED ZONING
MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or
against proposed Ordinance No. 86-46. There was no response.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Marchese moved, seconded by Councilwoman Zibelli,
to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 86-46 on second and final
reading. A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs.
Boroni:
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
No
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 4-1.
4. Proposed Ordinance No. 86-47 Re: Rezoning -
~igh Ridge Center
Based upon the ruling of the Board of Adjustment, City
Attorney Vance informed the Council that this item should be
deleted from the agenda. He advised that the Council could
not vote on this because there was no variance from the
Board of Adjustment.
Councilman Hester moved, seconded by Councilwoman Zibelli,
to DELETE this item from the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
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Mayor Cassandra explained to Mr. Ben Uleck that he was not
called up to speak because this item was deleted from the
agenda.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-48
PCD Center
Re: Rezoning -
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-48 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 80-19 OF SAID CITY BY
REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, FROM RECREATION (REC) TO PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PCD), SAID~PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICU-
LARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING THE REVISED ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
City Manager Cheney said this piece of land is the Fraternal
Order of Police (FOP) property. He raised the question as
to whether this Should be acted upon because they have not
gone through with the land swap between the City and Deutsch-
Ireland yet, and the City has ai restriction with the County.
City Manager Cheney did not think the City wanted to get
this rezoned for something else, before they know they will
use it for something else.
City Attorney Vance recommended that proposed Ordinance No.
86-48 be continued for a period of at least thirty days.
Mayor Cassandra asked if January 20, 1987 would be adequate
time. City Attorney Vance said it would depend on the
County Commission. City Manager Cheney thought they had a
problem.
iMr George W. Zimmerman, Vice President of Development,
iQuantum Park, 2455 East Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 1106, Fort
ILauderdale, Florida 33304, asked if they could be heard on
the issue. Since it was advertised as a public hearing,
IMayor Cassandra thought they could continue it and then they
iwould not hear it again January 20th. He tOld Mr. Zimmerman
ithey could hear him now.
iMr. Zimmerman wanted to indicate that they have been
!proceeding. One of the preliminary plats that was approved
iwas the preliminary plat on the parcel with the contemplation
ithat it would be rezoned in this process and that they would
igo through with the land exchange between Quantum Associates
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and the City of Boynton Beach. At this point, if they did
have rezoned property, based on the conditions of this land
exchange that both sides worked on, Mr. Zimmerman said the
exchange could not be consummated, and they could not plat
for land.
City Attorney Vance informed him that no one was contemplat-
ing that it not go through. The City just felt that it
might be awkward if they rezone it before they ask the County
to reverse its reverter clause. Mr. Zimmerman did not think
that the County was in the dark. As a matter of fact, their
Attorney has been working with them for about three months
on a procedure to get that reverter clause released.
City Manager Cheney stated that he could not sit there and
tell Mr. Zimmerman that the exchange will go through because
the Council had not approved it, and the FOP is not done.
Therefore, he could not say they had to zone it. Secondly,
the City's Attorney had some questions he raised with Mr.
Zimmerman's Attorney relative to the procedure that Attorney
David S. Pressly suggested (that it go into County ownership).
City Manager Cheney did not want to say the City was not
going to do it, but he had a problem doing it this way.
Steven W. Deutsch, Esq., Deutsch-Ireland Properties, asked
if it would be possible to pass on the rezoning, subject to
conditions, i.e. release of that reverter. City Attorney
Vance replied, "No," and added that there is no such thing
as conditional rezoning. The Council could continue it
until the next regular meeting (January 6, 1987) and then
continue it again if need be.
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished kO speak in favor of
proposed Ordinance No. 86-48. There was no response. Mayor
Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak against proposed
Ordinance No. 86-48. There was no response. THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman moved to CONTINUE the discussion of
proposed Ordinance No. 86-48 until January 20, 1987 on or
about 8:00 P. M. Councilman Hester seconded the motion, and
the motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-49
Element - Diaz Property
Re: Land Use
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-49 on
second and final reading, by title only:
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"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-24 OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
THE CITY BY ADOPTING THE PROPER LAND USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
WHICH IS BEING ANNEXED INTO THE CITY BY ORDINANCE SIMULTAiqE-
OUSL¥~ HEREWITH, WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN-
AFTER; SAID LAND USE DESIGNATION IS BEING CHANGED FROM PALM
BEACH COUNTY COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL TO CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
LOCAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING REPEALING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
City Attorney Vance said anyone wishing to speak in favor or
against proposed Ordinance No. 86'49 could do so now. There
was no response. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Marchese moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
86-49 on second and final reading, seconded by Councilman
Hester. A roll call vote was taken on the motion by Mrs.
Boroni:
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Motion carried 4-1.
Aye
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-50
Briscoe Property
Re: Land Use Element -
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-50 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"~q ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-24 OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
THE CITY BY ADOPTING THE PROPER LAND USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
WHICH IS BEING ANNEXED INTO THE CITY BY ORDINANCE SIMULTANE-
OUSLY HEREWITH, WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN-
AFTER; SAID LAND USE DESIGNATION IS BEING CHANGED FROM PALM
BEACH COUNTY COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL TO CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
LOCAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEAL-
ING PROVISIONS; AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak for or
against proposed Ordinance No. 86-50. There was no response.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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Councilman Hester moved to adopt Ordinance No. 86-50 on
second and final reading, seconded by Councilwoman Zibelli.
Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
8. Proposed Ordinance No. 86-51 Re: Land Use Element
Cross Creek Center
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-51 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-24 OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
THE CITY BY AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
SAID LAND USE DESIGNATION IS BEING CHANGED FROM HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO LOCAL RETAIL COMMERCIAL; AMENDING ANY MAPS
ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES "
Mayor Cassandra said anyone wishing to speak in favor or
against proposed Ordinance 86-51 could do so now. There was
no response. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilwoman Zibelli moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
86-51 on second and final reading, seconded by Councilman
Hester. A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs.
Boroni, as follows:
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
No
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 4-1.
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Proposed Ordinance No. 86-52
High Ridge Center
Re: Land U~e Element -
City Attorney Vance believed it was the recommendation of
the Planning department that he proceed with the reading of
proposed Ordinance No. 86-52, which would change the land
use designation to the only possible land use designation
in this area. Mayor Cassandra asked if that would be in
contradiction to not reading the rezoning of High Ridge
Center. City Attorney Vance answered, "No."
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-52 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-24 OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
THE CITY BY AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
SAID LAND USE DESIGNATION IS BEING CHANGED FROM LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO INDUSTRIAL; AMENDING ANY MAPS ADOPTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVER-
ABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of
proposed Ordinance No. 86-52.
Roy Barden recommended approval for it, as conforming to the
Land Use Plan, having previously been approved by the P&Z
Board and last year by the Council.
A"--no one else wished to speak in favor of the proposed
Ordinance, Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak
against the proposed Ordinance.
Ben Uleck, 1507 S. W. 17th Avenue, referred to the Board of
Adjustment meeting on December 8th. Vice Mayor Zimmerman
said he was at the meeting, and the variance asked for there
was to allow the acreage for a Planned Industrial Development
(PID) to be extended. 25 acres were required in the
Ordinance, so they wanted a variance for the 14 and some
acres. He informed Mr. Uleck that was what the Board of
Adjustment denied, and it had nothing to do with rezoning.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman continued that this was considering a
change in the Comprehensive Plan to allow it to be zoned
M-1. City Manager Cheney clarified that all the Board of
Adjustment denied them was the variance. Mr. Uleck with-
drew his objection.
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As no one else wished to speak against the proposed Ordinance,
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman moved to adopt Ordinance No. 86-52 on
second and final reading. Councilman Marchese seconded the
motion.
Mayor Cassandra asked how they could hold any applicant to
a PID type language when they zone it M-1. City Attorney
Vance replied that they cannot. That was why the applicant's
variance application was made. The applicant would have
referred to do a PID.
Mayor Cassandra read the last paragraph of Mr. ~_nnunziato's
memo of December 10, 1986: "This language will allow the
applicant to proceed with rezoning the parcel to M-1 Light
Industrial, but allow the City to impose the site design and
use requirements that would have been placed on the property,
if it were zoned to a PID." Mr. Annunziato advised that the
ew and revised Chapter 163 of the State Statutes provides
-~or the issuance of land development orders with conditions.
H~storically, unless you had a planned development, it was
difficult to impose site restrictions unless the applicant
more or less agreed to them.
Mr. Annunziato continued that City Attorney Vance was
absolutely correct. The revised language in Chapter 163,
which has not been tried, offers a broad opportunity for
elected officials to impose conditions on any land develop-
ment order. City Attorney Vance advised that they could not
require a PID, but the language was amended in the new
G~owth Management Act. There has been no Court case to this
day. Theoretically, it says you can impose conditions.
City Attorney Vance's guess was that language would probably
~e upheld, but the Statute is. so new, no one has made it to
the Appellate Court yet to find out if it is valid language.
City Manager Cheney interjected that at the end of the Board
of Adjustment meeting, Mr. Barden and his client, the property
owner, both said that they would continue to develop this
piece of land in the M-1 zone the same way they would develop
it if it was zoned as a PID.
Mayor Cassandra recalled that Max Schorr originally had hard
'eelings about driveways, cuts, and everything else that was
imposed upon him before the PID. He had the feeling that if
M-1 was approved, those same commitments would not be there
unless Mr. Barden would agree to the same constraints of a
PID.
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Mr. Barden appreciated the concerns of the Council and said
they would acknowledge them and knew what they are, having
gone through it with the PID. If the City imposes conditions
at the time they submit the rezoning application, which they
intend to do, there was no question that they would comply
with those conditions. City Attorney Vance thought Mr.
Barden had answered what he was looking for, but he condition-
ed it upon the City imposing the conditions at the time they
come in for rezoning, which he was sure the City will do.
Mayor Cassandra remarked that they went through this ten
acre piece of land problem surrounded by a PID, and he would
hate to see a lot of concrete go up there. Mr. Barden
replied that it is appropriate for industrial land use and
development.
Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on Vice Mayor Zimmerman's
motion:
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
10.
Proposed Ordinance No. 86-53 Re: Land Use Element -
Planned Commercial Development (PCD) Center
Mayor Cassandra asked if they should hold off on this
Ordinance. City Manager Cheney replied that they had to go
ahead with it because it had to be done in sixty days. If
something happens, he said they could always amend the Land
Use Plan again. If they did not do it in sixty days, they
would eliminate the options of the land swap later on.
City Manager Cheney confirmed Mayor Cassandra's statement
that they want to change the Land Use to PCD and explained
that they are preparing for what they think they will have.
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-53 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79-24 OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
THE CITY BY AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
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SAID LAND USE DESIGNATION IS BEING CHANGED FROM RECREATION
TO OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL; AMENDING ANY MAPS ADOPTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVER-
ABILITY CLAUSE, AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra announced that anyone wishing to speak in
favor or against proposed Ordinance No. 86-53 could do so
now. There was no response. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilwoman Zibelli moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
86-53 on second and final reading. Councilman Marchese
seconded the motion. A roll call vote on the motion was
taken by Mrs. Boroni:
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Motion carried 5-0.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
11. Proposed Ordinance No. 86-54
Re: Adopting Evaluation and Appraisal Report
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-54 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY
BY ADOPTING AN EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT REGARDING
SAID PLAN; PROVIDING THAT A COPY OF THE EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO BE INCORPORATED
HEREIN BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVER-
ABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES"
If the City saw fit to amend the language with respect to
sodium lights, City Attorney Vance believed Mr. Annunziato
had suggested language. Mr. Annunziato advised the Council
that there were two items they needed to talk about with
respect to this second and final public hearing and the
E&A Report. He said they could do the lighting first.
Mr. Annunziato called attention to the last paragraph on
page 1 of his memo of December 4, 1986 and said on page 225
of the Comprehensive Plan, there are some policies which
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have specific language in them. Those policies were quoted
in his memo. Mr. Annunziato believed they could add
language such as, "or other energy efficient lighting", to
the language in 13, quoted on page 1 of his memo. He thought
that would accommodate high pressure sodium, low pressure
sodum, metal halide and energy efficient lighting if a new
light comes out in the next year or the year after.
Mayor Cassandra recalled a conference on energy efficient
lighting, what Mr. Zimmerman brought out relative to the
square footage of lights, and wondered if they had a
reference. Mr. Annunziato answered that they say, "sodium
vapor lamps or other energy efficient lighting." He thought
that language would set the high pressure sodium with the
low pressure sodium as a reference point. Mayor Cassandra
agreed that when Mr. Annunziato made the first reference to
sodium vapor, that set up a standard. "Other energy effici-
ent lighting" would be either compared to that or higher
than that, but Mayor Cassandra did not see lower than that.
Mr. Annunziato explained that the City does not have
lighting experts on its staff, but they know the accepted
standard in Palm Beach County, South Florida, and probably
the United States is high pressure sodium as energy efficient.
He elaborated and said this will allow the TRB to work with
the P&Z Board and the City Council. The Council will receive
recommendations whether or not, in the opinion of the City
Staff and the P&Z Board, it is energy efficient. There are
not that many forms of lighting which are considered to be
energy efficient.
City Attorney Vance thought the language suggested by Mr.
Annunziato was adequate to handle this situation and probably
any situation the City will encounter. It does not have to
be quite as efficient as sodium vapor. City Attorney Vance
thought it was reasonably broad language.
Mayor Cassandra's concern was the bottom line, and he
wondered where they would stop. Mr. Annunziato replied that
the City would have to make a determination of whether the
request was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. City
Manager Cheney interjected that right now, mercury halide is
generally considerd inefficient in the lighting profession,
not because of the percentage but because it is in that
range.
In the future, if something else is on the market, City
Manager Cheney said they will have to judge it with the
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electric lighting professionals as to whether it is con-
sidered that. At the moment, because the City mentions
sodium vapor, they have no basis to interpret that. If they
put in "energy efficient", they will have a basis to interpret
it, and they will have to justify that interpretation with
professionals in the lighting field.
City Attorney Vance thought the language would give the TRB
the ability to evaluate other systems besides sodium vapor,
and the Council will have a shot at it when it gets to them.
Mayor Cassandra asked whether they felt comfortable that they
would not have to change the Comprehensive Plan if another
Mr. Zimmerman comes up. At that time, Mr. Annunziato thought
they would have an opportunity to interpret policy. Here,
there was no opportunity, as he saw it.
Mr. Annunziato said the second item of concern was as a
-~esult of the action taken by the Board of Adjustment.
There was language in the Comprehensive Plan under Area 49,
"Unincorporated parts of the southwest corner lying below
-nd extended to High Ridge Road." The Planning Department
recommended that these properties be developed as PIDs.
Obviously, in light of the action taken by the Board of
Adjustment, that policy cannot be furthered.
From the Staff's point of view, Mr. Annunziato said the
preferred form of development is a PID, although they knew
they had a problem with lot sizes. Mayor Cassandra asked if
the City had any more such lots. Mr. Annunziato answered
that the one to the west might be 20 acres. Mayor Cassandra
asked if this language would take care of that. Mr.
Annunziato replied that was the intent. He explained that
they would not have to go to the BOA to be a PID because
they would meet the size criteria. If they do not meet the
~ize criteria, Mr. Annunziato did not think there would be
any criteria. There were further comments.
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of
the proposed Ordinance.
Robert Griffith, Esq., P. O. Box 8148, Lantana, Florida
33462, one of the owners of Lots 8-18 and Lots 20-24, Lake-
side Gardens on Dimick Road, said the property was purchased
back in 1973. At the time it was purchased, it was in the
City of Boynton Beach and zoned Commercial. That was the
reason the property was purchased. Attorney Griffith
informed Mayor Cassandra that the property is east of U. S. 1,
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north of Dimick Road, and lies between where the Hypoluxo
Marina is.
Attorney Griffith said there was a reading of the Ordinance
at a meeting previous to this. Under the law, he understood
that no notice now goes to the property owners when these
things are involved. This puts people in a bad light because
someone has to tell them, or they have to see an ad in the
paper that zoning changes are about to happen. Attorney
Griffith thought that was a poor way of handling the changing
of zoning properties. He knew it was because of the way the
law now is. Attorney Griffith thought adjoining property
owners still should be notified.
In 1973, they purchased the property next to Mr. Smith's
property. Mr. Smith owns Lake City Trailer Park. Without
knowing it, the property was later rezoned from C-3 to R-1AA
in about 1980. They had the property sold in either late
1979 or early 1980, and it was being developed for a Holiday
Inn. The person that owned the certificate from Holiday Inn
to develop it ran into problems because of high interest
rates, and the finance company withdrew their support after
the plans were drawn, so the sale fell through.
Attorney Griffith said they have owned the property for 13
years and have had it on the market, but there are no buyers
because for six or seven years, it has been zoned R-1AA. He
said it is not a land that could ever be developed for that
purpose. It is next to the trailer park, and the trailer
park is next to a marina.
Attorney Griffith said in the comment made by the Planning
Department, it was stated that this property basically should
be zoned R-3 now, which is multi-family because the same
property to the north of the marina, in the Town of Hypoluxo,
had a like zoning, and it was successful. He agreed that
property has a like zoning but said it certainly has not
been successful. It has been there six or seven years, is
only partially developed, and is in financial difficulty.
Also, it is a 1,500 foot piece of property running east of
U. S. 1 and north of the Hypoluxo Marina. They built in
their own buffer by making a 150 foot recreation area with
tennis courts and vacant land between that property and the
Hypoluxo Marina.
What Attorney Griffith would like to do (and Mr. Smith said
he would also join), would be to have some gradation of this
against the marina, which has been objectionable. They have
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enough property that they would like to see part of this
land zoned to something that would Permit that type of use
and shade it down to R-3. For the City's benefit, Attorney
Griffith did not think a trailer park gave a good tax base,
and he explained. If it was changed into something that
would complement the use of the marina, they would pick up
substantial property values and taxes.
Attorney Griffith thought by taking the property to R-3,
which has been proposed, would mean Mr. Smith could stay
there as long as he can maintain his property as a trailer
park because he is grandfathered in. Attorney Griffith's
property is stuck in the middle because it is up against a
trailer park, and they have not had any success in moving
or developing the property. They have paid taxes for 13
years and have not been able to use the property. The
property has been listed and listed.
Attorney Griffith wanted a new zoning, which would be some-
thing in the marina field or some part of it in a commercial
zoning. Part of it could be zoned down to R-3, getting down
to what property adjoins it to the south. Attorney Griffith
doubted whether there was more than one home that has been
built on that location. Probably the oldest homes are at
least 50 years old, and maybe one is five years old. The
rest are between 35 and 50 years old It is very sparsely
developed. '
Attorney Griffith expressed that they feel the property is
a very valuable piece of property. He gave Shooters as an
example of valuable property because of its zoning. If hotels
or some other business of that nature would be zoned on the
tract past Shooters, Attorney Griffith felt it would be of
the use value that would cause it to be developed. He knew
that property had not had any development in many years.
Attorney Griffith thought it was because it was not zoned
properly.
Attorney Griffith asked that the Council consider reviewing
this and give more thought to it that would put it in a
classification that would give it its highest and best use.
Mayor Cassandra said the Council was voting on the E&A Report
and asked if changes in the Comprehensive Plan could be made
throughout the period as long as it would fall in the twice
a year approach. Mr. Annunziato confirmed that was correct,
but informed Attorney Griffith they could submit a Plan
amendment1987. request. The City was now in its first cycle for
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Concerning that area, Mr. Annunziato said it was a difficult
area to deal with land usewise. They cannot remove themselves
from the fact that there are about 40 or 50 separate owner-
ships of single family lots platted in the Groves. That is
a consideration that is very difficult to deal with in chang-
ing land uses. Even if they change the land use, they Would
still be potentially facing piecemeal development of proper-
ties, and he has never seen a piecemeal project be success-
ful. If they were dealing with one property owner, maybe
they could think of some of the things Attorney Griffi%h was
talking about. Piecemeal development there would not be of
any benefit to the City, and it would not be successful.
For the long term, Mr. Annunziato believed single family
zoning on that property was proper. Single family homes
east of U. S. 1 may be non-available in ten years. It
appears to the Planning Department that in the long term
prognosis the lots will redevelop, and Mr. Annunziato
explained. If that was the premise, he said you would have
to look north to accommodate some of the problems Mr. Smith
raised at the time they went through the E&A Report. Mr.
Annunziato elaborated about Mr. Smith's property.
Mr. Annunziato advised that Commercial zoning is not the
answer because it impacts as you look southward. However,
intensification of the Land Use to multi-family is proper
and does allow Mr. Smith some relief. Attorney Griffith's
property falls into that category, and it abuts single
family lots on the north. The intention there is to keep
the single family lots in the single family category and
PUt the larger tracts of land in the multi-family category.
Perhaps at some time in the future, Attorney Griffith's
property and Mr. Smith's property could be joined, and they
could avail themselves of doing some buffering to the north.
Mr. Annunziato thought Attorney Griffith's property had
three acres, and he said these are not large tracts of land.
Mayor Cassandra gathered that Mr. Annunziato was strongly
recommending to the Council not to change the Planning
Department,s recommendation. Mr Annunziato answered affir-
matively. -
Attorney Griffith observed that Potter Road is the last
street in Boynton Beach that runs east to Lake Drive. They
also own all of the lots in the subdivision of Lakeside
Gardens except the corner piece that runs down to Lake Drive
before you get to the lake, so they have a piece of property
that is 168 feet wide by 780 feet deep that runs from
U. S. 1.
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Attorney Griffith said the piece on the corner of Dimick
Road is developed and is probably 45 or 50 years old. All
of the buildings are old, and Attorney Griffith observed
that they did not appear to be occupied. The house might
be, but the store on U. S. 1 is not. That is old property,
like the rest of that subdivision, and Attorney Griffith
expressed that they feel to put a sharp demarcation there
just because somebody platted it 60 or 70 years ago, which
means it is to be kept for single family use, had no basis
and reason whatsoever. He did not feel that would be logi-
cal.
Attorney Griffith did think Dimick Road could be a cut off
point. If Mr. Annunziato felt strongly that it could not
be but felt there was a problem, he thought some consider-
ation could be given to allow the use of this property into
a form they could use for something, so it would not just
sit there doing nothing.
Mayor Cassandra said the E&A Report and Comprehensive Plan
have been in the process for many months. Mr. Smith has
been here. Mayor Cassandra did not want to see this problem
stop at this particular point, as he thought. Attorney
Griffith's concerns were valid. Since there was a procedure
where they could make requests for amendments to the Plan,
he thought that should be the next step for Attorney
Griffith, not stopping the City from completing its second
reading on the E&A Ordinance.
Attorney Griffith apologized for not being here but thought
the system under the law which does not give people notice
caused the Council and every other Council trouble. He
said there was nothing wrong iwith the City, on its own
initiative, notifying the owners. Attorney Griffith thought
the Council was amiss in its duties if it did not adopt a
plan like that because they were only causing themselves
more trouble, plus dissatisfied people.
For the record, City Manager Cheney pointed out that the
P&Z Board had seven or eight meetings on the E&A Report
reported extensively in the paper. It has been going on for
about seven or eight months. There is an expectation that
people read the paper and that with something as important
as the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, property owners will
make some effort to be aware of what is happening. If the
City had not done something, it was just a simple little
legal ad in the back of some paper that no one reads.
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Attorney Griffith felt almost everyone would agree that the
property owners should be notified. City Manager Cheney
argued that the Comprehensive Plan addresses every piece of
property in the City, and it is not possible to notify every
owner of every piece of property in the City. Mayor
Cassandra suggested that Attorney Griffith contact Mr.
Annunziato to see if something can be worked out.
Mr. Zimmerman did not wish to speak.
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor
or proposed Ordinance 86-54. There was no response. Mayor
Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak against the pro-
posed Ordinance. There was no response. THE PUBLIC HEARING
WAS CLOSED.
City Manager Cheney advised that Cross Creek was amended at
the time of first reading. City Attorney Vance said all
they needed were the amendments of lighting and the words
Mr. Annunziato read into the record. In area 49, they
needed the insertion following "Planned Industrial
Developments,, the words: "where the proper size permits".
Mayor Cassandra recalled one correction was changing the
wording on page 225 of the Comprehensive Plan, as Mr.
Annunziato suggested, and the other change was in Area 49.
City Attorney Vance thought it might be simpler to make two
motions and refer to the Sections of the Plan so they would
not have any confusion. ,
Motion as to Page 225 - Policy.on Energ_~y Efficient Lighting
Vice Mayor Zimmerman moved to amend the policy on energy
efficiency lighting on page 225 of the Comprehensive Plan to
read, "energy efficient or any other energy efficient
lighting.,, Councilman Hester seconded the motion and the
motion carried 5-0. ,
Motion to Amend Area 49
Councilman Hester moved to amend Area 49 of the Comprehensive
Plan to add the words, "where the proper size permits .
Motion carried 5-0. "
Vice Mayor Zimmerman moved to adopt Ordinance No. 86-54,
incorporating the two amendments just passed. Councilman
Hester seconded the motion. A roll call on the motion was
taken by Mrs. Boroni:
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Councilwoman Zibelli
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Motion carried 5-0.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS (Continued)
B.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Consider Request Submitted by George W. Zimmerman, Agent
For Deutsch-Ireland Properties for approval of the master
lighting plan for the public and private rights-of-way
within the Quantum Park Planned Industrial Development
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE )
Mr. Zimmerman was having difficulty understanding why he
was here. They were trying to spend more money on lighting,
do a higher aesthetic quality of light, fixtures and poles,
pay the light bill and maintain the lights for the City of
Boynton Beach at their expense. Mr. Zimmerman said they
had gone through months of effort.
Mr. Zimmerman had a chance to think about the insurance and
"hold harmless" and told the Council that the City indemni-
fies FP&L; FP&L does not indemnify the City. He wanted to
know why they were asked to indemnify the City. What they
wanted to do was to give the light sytstem to the City.
Then it would not be a private system in a public right-of-
way. Mr. Zimmerman said it was the same as any other light
and pole fixtures with respect to liability problems. It is
designed to the same criteria that the TRB enforces.
Mr. Zimmerman again asked why he was here when they were not
even talking about the issue of whether it was better light,
better fixtures, or better quality. He recalled Mayor
Cassandra asked a developer why he showed one thing and
delivered another. Mr. Zimmerman told Mayor Cassandra they
wanted to find a way to work with the City instead of against
them. He was upset because inbetween his first discussion
and this discussion, the City did something else that created
more delay than not approving the lights for the next two
months would create. Mr. Zimmerman complained because the
City stopped them with their other action.
City Attorney Vance asked what other action Mr. Zimmerman
was talking about. Mr. Zimmerman answered, "the ability to
file our plats." City Attorney Vance determined he was
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referring to the land swap. Mr. Zimmerman confirmed that
was right. He was talking about a project, and 1,000,000
things need to move forward to get it to move. Mr.
Zimmerman wanted to get to a point where they would be
cooperating instead of battling or negotiating He repeated
prior statements. -
Mayor Cassandra interrupted to say they were going back to
item B and he summarized what happened under item B. Mr.
Zimmerman wanted the Council to understand his problem was
to move the whole project along. Getting a piece of it,
and then a piece of it would not do any good unless he could
move the whole project along. There was disagreement.
Mayor Cassandra told Mr. Zimmerman the PCD was the County's
problem, not the City's problem. Mr. Zimmerman said the
City could give it to them because they know the developer
cannot do anything, and the land is no good to them without
the reverter being eliminated. The City could get its part
out of the way so that only the County part would be left
Now they still had two open issues. '
City Manager Cheney advised that the City could not zone
that land in the County where the reverter is to a non-public
use without the County, and he explained. Mr. Zimmerman
said the City has already asked the County. They just have
not done it yet. Mayor Cassandra said it was obvious that
the Council's legal advice was not to do it.
Mr. Zimmerman asked the Council to approve their lighting
plan as submitted. They have submitted a package of drawings
that show a lighting system. They will give it to the City
or keep it private within a public street He told the
Council, "You name it!" '
In the event it remains private, City Attorney Vance asked if
they would either provide a co-insurance situation or a hold
harmless. In lieu of that, Mr. Zimmerman wanted to make it
public. City Attorney Vance reminded Mr. Zimmerman just
said for the Council to name it, public or private, so they
have to go one way or the other. Mr. Zimmerman wanted it to
be public and said they would give the City the lighting
system within the right-of-way.
City Attorney Vance advised that they had a problem because
FP&L will not maintain the system. Mr. Zimmerman reminded
him that he told the Council the developer will pay the bill
and maintain it. If the developer maintains it, City
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Attorney Vance said the developer will still have the liabil-
ity situation where they will have to protect the City. In
addition, City Manager Cheney said the City will need to have
some understanding of the agreement or document that the
property owners are going to sign that will require them to
maintainsuch a document, it. He assumed it would be there but had not seen
Mr. Zimmerman could just see things shuffling, which was
why City Manager Cheney had not seen it. ~t changes daily.
It seemed to Mayor Cassandra that there were many questions
Mr. Zimmerman wanted answered for his own satisfaction, but
the City had some questions that needed to be answered. He
asked if it would not pay for Mr. Zimmerman to clear it all
up with the Director of Planning so the Council could just
say, "Yes".
Mr. Zimmerman said he has been talking about it since
August 15th. They submitted what their intentions were and
asked if there was a problem. The only comment was from Tom
Clark, City Engineer, and it said it was a private system in
a public right-of-way. They told Mr. Clark it was private,
but they did not know if they had a problem with it. Until
tonight, the City did not know they had a problem with it.
Mr. Zimmerman wanted to get a "Yes" vote and said they would
go the way the Council wanted them to go.
Mayor Cassandra asked for advice and direction. City
Attorney Vance advised that the concern his office had was
the liability aspect of it, and he had suggested a method.
Mr. Zimmerman interrupted to say they would co-insure.
Mayor Cassandra asked about the public and private conversa-
tions and tenants coming in. City Manager Cheney thought
a lighting system on a public street in the City should be a
public lighting system. He thought the City needed to arrange
the issue of maintenance, as he did not know how they were
gOing to require their property owners to pay and maintain
this. Mr. Zimmerman informed City Manager Cheney that it is
bindsprovided every for owner, in the Declaration of Protective Covenants which
City Manager Cheney was informed that the City did not have
a copy of the proposed one. That was the question on the
public record, and he insisted that they get one. He did
not know what the developer was saying about maintenance.
Five years from now, if someone does not maintain the rights-
°f-way, someone will wonder why the City did not get it done
right.
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Mr. Zimmerman asked if they could pass it with the stipula-
tion that the maintenance provision in their covenants met
with the Council's satisfaction. City Attorney Vance
advised that the City could do it with specified conditions,
but it would probably be simpler for the City to have a copy
of the master covenants in its hands. Attorney Deutsch
informed the Council that it is in draft form. City Manager
Cheney commented that it is in draft form, and the City was
criticized because they had not answered it since August.
City Attorney Vance suggested that the City needed to see
that portion in final form, not draft form. He did not want
to slow Mr. Zimmerman down but, at this point, the City had
two items they wanted to have something formal on: (1) was
a copy of the covenants in final form relating to maintenance
of the lots. (2) Mr. Zimmerman stated they would co-insure.
That was on the record, which was adequate, but City
beAttorney helpful. Vance said a letter to that effect would probably
City Manager Cheney recalled that earlier this evening, Mr.
Annunziato suggested that if they postponed the issue on
private or public lighting, they might get these things
resolved. They could get a letter back to the Council on
all of the issues involved. For example, lighting is also
in the medians. City Manager Cheney thought that would be
one way of getting it done quickly and completely. In a way,
it was unfair to ask Attorney Deutsch, who was representing
the company, because insurance is expensive. By asking them
tonight, they would not have a chance to go back to the
corporate Board and talk about it. City Manager Cheney
thought they should take two weeks, take a look, and get the
private lighting system out of the way.
Mr. Zimmerman argued that it was not two weeks but a month
(January 6th). City Attorney Vance recommended that it be
postponed. He thought the applicant now had a Clear idea of
what the Council wanted and said there was generally a
consensus that the Council wanted to go along with the type
of lighting they were talking about.
Mayor Cassandra saw no problem with the lighting. City
Attorney Vance thought finalizing the details would be a
very good idea, and it could be postponed to a time certain,
to wit: the next Council meeting.
Mr. Zimmerman asked if he could submit his final plats on
December 28th. Mr. Annunziato thought it would be okay for
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the applicant to submit his final plats because they were
talking about an idiosyncrasy of one portion of a very large
program, but it was one which was important.
Mayor Cassandra asked if Mr. Zimmerman could live with
January 6th. Mr. Zimmerman answered "No"
, , and said he would
rather have a vote on the issue this evening. City Manager
Cheney recommended that the Council not vote this evening
because there were too many questions.
Mayor Cassandra heard mumbling that Mr. Zimmerman might get
a negative vote. There was discussion. If he received a
negative vote, Mr. Zimmerman commented that he could also
come back in two weeks. He clarified that he could come
back with a new plan. City Attorney Vance advised Mr.
Zimmerman that he would probably go with the continuance to
January 6th. There were more comments.
Mayor Cassandra said the City will try to push the County.
Attorney Deutsch asked if the applicant could still submit
the PCD for comments with the anticipation of it going
forward. City Manager Cheney answered affirmatively and
said they have the other one they want to submit that they
shipdo not to want it. zoned Recreation because they are keeping owner-
If the County goes along with it, Vice Mayor Zimmerman
remarked that the City definitely wants to go along with it.
Councilwoman Zibelli moved to POSTPONE this item until
January 6, 1987 at on or about 8:00 p. M. Vice Mayor
Zimmerman seconded the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
12. Proposed Ordinance No. 86-59 Re: Industrial
Waste and Pretreatment
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 86-59 on
second and final reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26 WATER, SEWERS AND CITY
UTILITIES, ARTICLE IV SEWERS, DIVISION 2. DISCHARGE TO
REGIONAL TREATMENT FACILITY GENERALLY OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TO REPEAL IN THEIR
ENTIRETY SECTIONS 26-73, 26-74, 26-75, 26-76, 26-77, 26-78,
26-79, 26-80, 26-81, 26-82, 26-83, 26-84, 26-86, 26-87,
26-88 and 26-89; BY ADOPTING IN PLACE THEREOF NEW SECTIONS
26-73 THROUGH SECTION 26-92, INCLUSIVE TO PROVIDE A
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COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND PRETREATMENT ORDINANCE;
BY PROVIDING A PURPOSE THEREOF, SCOPE, GENERAL PROVISIONS,
AND DEFINITIONS; BY REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH MORE STRINGENT
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSAL OTHER THAN THROUGH
REGIONAL FACILITIES; BY REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR BUILDING
SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS; PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR WASTE DIS-
CHARGED TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT
AND DISPOSAL PLANT; PROVIDING CRITERIA FOR THE ADMISSION OF
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE; REQUIRING INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMITS AND SETTING TERMS THERE-
FOR; PROVIDING AN APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR AN INDUSTRIAL
AND
TO COMMERCIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT; PROVIDING THE RIGHT
REFUSE SERVICE; ADOpTiNG NATIONAL CATEGORICAL
AUTHORITY OF I
BILIT¥ NSPECTORS; PROVIDI
AND ENFORCEMENT PROV : . __~ NG APPLICA-
ISIONS, PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS
FOR REPORTING, INSPECTION AND MONITORING; PROVIDING PRETREAT-
MENT CRITERIA; PROVIDING THAT INFORMATION BE NON-CONFIDENTIAL;
PROVIDING CODIFY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE
A E AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or
against tihe proposed Ordinance. There was no response. THE
PUBLIC HE.ARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Hester moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
86-59 on second and final reading. The motion was seconded
by Vice Mayor Zimmerman. A roll call vote on the motion was
taken by Mrs. Boroni:
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Zimmerman
Councilman Hester
Councilman Marchese
Councilwoman Zibelli
Motion carried 5-0.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
ORDINANCES _ 1st Reading~
Non e.
RESOLUTIONS
None.
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OT HE R
1. Water Service Agreement - Change in Corporate Name -
National Housin~ Partnership (American Land Company)
Mayor Cassandra referred to a memo from Raymond Rea, City
Attorney, and asked what was meant by the 15% fee. City
Manager Cheney replied that there has always been a 15% fee
except it used to go to Russell & Axon Now the City does
the work. '
Councilman Hester moved to approve the transfer of the
agreement, seconded by Councilman Marchese Motion carried
5-0. ·
2. Water Service Agreement - Robert Miller
City Manager Cheney added that because of the City's concern
about water and sewer, Mr. Miller has written a letter agree-
ing to tie into the City's sewer system when it is available.
It is in the agreement.
Councilman Marchese moved to approve the Water Service Agree-
ment with the condition that Mr. Miller will hook up to the
City's sewer system, at his expense, when it is available.
Vice Mayor Zimmerman seconded the motion, and the motion
carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Non e.
~DMINISTRATIVE:
Consider replacement to fill vacant position on Civil
Service Board - Appointment to be made by Councilwoman
Dee Zibelli
Councilwoman Zibelli requested that this item be TABLED.
B. Consider approval of City Council members to attend
Florida League of Cities 26th Annual Legislative
Conference - January 29 & 30, 1987 - Hilton Hotel
Tallahassee ,
Mayor Cassandra noted three people from the Council would
be going. City Manager Cheney informed the Council that
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Attorney Rea and he were also going. When they adopted the
budget, at the bottom of the budget for'the City Attorney
they left "X" dollars for travel and for retirement, to be
determined later. He wanted the Council to confirm that they
were also approving the necessary dollars for that particular
travel for the Tallahassee trip.
Councilman Hester moved to authorize the Council persons to
attend the Florida League of Cities Conferenc~ in Tallahassee
and the expenses of Attorney Raymond Rea to go there also.
Councilman Marchese seconded the motion,
carried 5'0. and the motion
C. Proposed Resolution No. 86-UUUU - City Attorney's Office
and Legal Secretary
Because of the need to fill this position rapidly with a
highly qualified Legal Secretary, Attorney Rea requested
that this position be created as non-classified so the Civil
Service System will be inapplicable. City Manager Cheney
said the budget the Council had set was okay. Attorney Rea,
Bill Sullivan, and he talked about this and thought this was
the most expeditious way of going about it.
City Attorney Vance read proposed Resolution No. 86-UUUU by
title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE 1986/87 PAY PLAN AND CREATING
A NEW NON-CLASSIFiED JOB POSITION OF LEGAL SECRETARY WITHIN
THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT,,
Councilwoman Zibelli moved to adopt Resolution No. 86-UUUU,
seconded by Councilman Marchese. Motion carried 5-0.
D. Professional Surveying Firm for Landfill Closure Project
City Manager Cheney referred to his memo of December 16th and
said the City received only two proposals. They got a price
from one and know it is lower than the other firm's. The City
Staff recommended that the City employ O'Brien, Suiter &
O'Brien, Inc., 2601 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach,
Florida 33444. Mayor Cassandra wondered if there wo~ld be
a conflict because Danny O'Brien is on the Board of Adjust-
ment. City Manager Cheney had not thought of it. The City
wrote to six firms and asked for a proposal. City Attorney
Vance was not aware that Mr O'Brien is on the Board of
Adjustment. '
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City Manager Cheney said the Board of Adjustment has nothing
to do with the landfill. City Attorney Vance said it was
probably not a conflict but he did not have the Statute with
him. City Manager Cheney said the Council miqht want to
approve it, contingent upon the City Attorney]s office
determining it was not a conflict. It was decided Attorney
Rea could comment on this.
Councilman Hester moved that the City employ O'Brien, Suiter
& O'Brien, Inc., Delray Beach, Florida, with the stipulation
that there is no conflict of interest. Councilwoman Zibelli
seconded the motion.
Mayor Cassandra said the Council would expect a memo from
the City Attorney's office verifying this.
A vote was taken on the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
E. Memo from Palm Beach County Municipal League Attorney
re Countywide Planning__Council
City Manager Cheney said the Council received a letter from
the Municipal League, which addressed the procedure for
making recommendations. They do not need to make a recommen-
dation for a person to represent Boynton Beach until
January 16th. Therefore, the Council could do it on the 6th~
of January.
City Manager Cheney said there are nine municipal representa-
tives. The three largest cities already automatically have
~ representative. Mayor Cassandra thought the City should
get someone there.
City Manager Cheney told the Council he would put it on the
agenda for January 6th, and they should have some ideas by
then. It has to be someone who has been involved with
planning or an elected official on planning related issues.
suggested someone on or who was on a planning board,
meone who has had some kind of planning background, or an
elected official. They can have a staff member, citizens,
or a Council member.
F. Selection of Member of City Council to sit on
Consultants, Selection Review Committee for the Housing
Part of the Comprehensive Plan Study.
City Manager Cheney said the first study the City is putting
forth and looking for Consultants for and have a request for
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a proposal of is in the housing element. The City will set
up a preselection committee that will include some staff
people. Mr. Annunziato advised that the Planning and Zoning
Board chose Bob Wandelt. City Manager Cheney suggested the
Mayor and Council may want a member to be on it.
City Manager Cheney said the housing element is so important
to the whole fabric of the City that he thought a member of
the Council should have an involvement in the narrowing down
from six or seven Consultants down to three.
Mr. Cannon advised that one proposal is due in by January
6th. After discussion it was decided Mayor Cassandra should
take it. '
Metropolitan Planning O~anization
Councilman Marchese could not make it to the Metropolitan
Planning Organization,s meeting on Thursday, December 18,
at 9:00 A. M. No one on the Council could go, and Mayor
Cassandra asked if someone from the City staff could go.
City Manager Cheney assured him someone would go.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council
the meeting properly adjourned at 11:10 p.M. '
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ATTEST: ' ~ Cou~i 'lma~
~~J~~ Cler~ ~
Recording Seer ar~ ouncl lw
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MEMORANDUM
December 4, 1986
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Chairman and Members
Planning and Zoning Board
Carmen S. Annunziato,
Planning Director
~Beach -
Master ~
"~ Ge0rge:Zimmerman, Vice President of Development for ''
Deutsch-Zreland Properties is requesting approval of the mas
lighting plan for the public and private rights-~-way-wit~- ter
Quantum Park at Boynton Beach. This request has be~n p~a~~n the-
· under the Preliminary' Pl~ he~di~ ~n t~ ~ge~'~ st~d'
lighting is approve~ as~.a Pa~t of
~~ ~ase, the~stree~ l~ht~e,~la~tin% process. In th~
_ = ~=~y zor consideratio- ~ :~ ~an 9as Peen submit ed
c · · n =s ~u raises issues concerni~
' °mprehensive Plan policies with'respect to ~h~ t e of g
proposed. 'Included'as a ir ' YP
su-bstitut · . P t of this · ghtin
· , .e.m~tal halide · . _ .~Pproval is a . _ g
~%~_l~ng~thln b~h~9 ~ the ~a~dard hl~q~ ~
~ g~ts of-w=x. ~ne ~,,~:- . _ private a,~d ~he .~,,~- p sure
~nc~e N/Wt 22nd AVe%~J~n~i~si?fT~aY w{tnin.t~hj~uCantum
~ N.W.-2znd Avenue. ~= portion o~ High Ridge Road n~h
Page 225 of the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and ApPraisal'
thisRep°rtrequest:,c°ntains the following provisions which are relevant to
82-18 3.9.3.2.13. "Recommend the conversion of street,
recreational and security lighting to the more
energY-efficient
· . sodium vapor lamps. Also recommend the
incorporation of high and low pressure sodium fixtures,
where appropriate, in new developments __ to be included in
the site Plan review procedures.-
Page Two.
EnergY-efficient lighting is n
~kln? Lot_Regulations fo~ ~?~ ~e~qulre~ by the City's
=xpanslon of existin~ ~-=- -=~ new pro3ects and fo~
Company will c°m~!~ ~?3~=s. Florida PoWer an
= ~== uu= conversi~- -= _ ..... ~ L~ght
other outdoor lighting tosodium ~-- u~ ~ureet lighting and
1986.
vapor lamps by the end of
On Tuesday December 2nd, 1986 the Technical Review Board met
to review the Plans and documen ·:'
f~mme~a~ionwith re~ar~ ~ ~ submitted and-tOformul
~s~er lighting plan a~ ~..~j~u.~equest for aPDroV~
rev" · ~= nz~n r . halide
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lighting plan be approved, but tha= the---~request=A~=u to=nesubstitutemaSter
metal halide lighting be denied. The reasonslfor this
recommendation are as follows:
1, etal halide lighting is not as ef
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e consistent with stated ~_~ef~re,_th~s.request would
~ EnergY Element,: ~ . muamcy ~n'the~ COmprehens~--,~v= ~man~" not
2. Since the acreage of the Quantum Park represents
approximately 21% of the total undeveloPed'acreage in the
City, approval of the metal halide lightihg would represent
a substantial deviation from Comprehensive Plan policy, and
would indicate that the City Council should re-evaluate this
particular lmulicy as it may no longer be ~f~asible