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Minutes 09-04-01 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL AUDTrOI~UH IN (~UANTUM PARK, 4975 PARKRIDGE BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 AT 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: Gerald Broening, Mayor Ronald Weiland, Vice Mayor Hike Ferguson, Commissioner Charlie Fisher, Commissioner Hack McCray, Commissioner Kurt Bressner, City Manager ]ames Cherof, City Attorney Janet Prainito, City Clerk I. OPENINGS: Call to Order- Mayor Gerald Broening Invocation - Rev. Marty Zlatic, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Fisher Mayor Broening called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Rev. Zlatic offered the invocation and Commissioner Fisher led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Broening noted that the Hearing on the proposed Fire Assessment will be at 6:30 p.m. D. IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION: FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE RE(~UEST FORM GIVE IT TO THE CITY CLERK (ON THE DAIS) BEFORE THE "OPENINGS" COMPLETED THE MAYOR CALLS YOUR NAME INDIVIDUALS MAY SPEAK FOR THREE UNINTERRUPTED HINUTES.- E. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Motion Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve the agenda. motion that carried unanimously. Commissioner Fisher seconded the II. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMZ'rED TO 3-MINUTE PRESENTATIONS Herb Sus$ reminded the Commission that he had previously requested them to allow citizens to serve on more than one advisory board, perhaps as an alternate on the second board. He also stated that he is in favor of the holiday lights and is serving on the Lighting Committee; however, he requested a lesser figure than $83-$87,000 be spent for the lights. Meeting MinUtes Regular City COmmission Boynton Beach~ FlOrida III, Appointment To Be Made OTHER: A. Informational Items by Members of the City Commission ADMINISTRATIYE: Appointments to be made: Length of Term Board Expiration Date September 4, 2001 II McCray II1 Ferguson Children & Youth Advisory Bd Stu/Reg/NonVoting Children & Youth Advisory Bd Stu/Reg/Voting 1 yr term to 4/02 1 yr term to 4/02 I Weiland II McCray Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Reg Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Alt 3 yr term to 4/04 1 yr term to 4/02 I Weiland Cemetery Board Alt 1 yr term to 4/02 1 yr term to 4/02 Weiland Code Compliance Board Alt Weiland Education Advisory Board Alt 1 yr term to 4/02 III Ferguson Golf Course Advisory Committee Alt 5 yr term to 6/06 IV Fisher Golf Course Advisory Committee Alt 5 yr term to 6/06 All board appointments were tabled. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTAT/ONS: A. Announcements: First Public Hearing on Budget - Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. - City Commission Chambers Mayor Broening announced that the first public hearing on the budget will be on September 5, 2001 at 5:30 p,m. Regular City Commission Meeting & Second Public Hearing on Budget - Wednesda¥~ ~eptember :1.9, 200! at 6:30 p.m. - City Commission Chambers (date change due to Jewish holiday) Mayor Broening announced that the regular City Commission meeting and the second Public Hearing on the Budget wil be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Oceanfront Concert Series on September 21, 2001, 6-9 p.m. at Oceanfront Park- Island Heat (Calypso/Soca) 2 (Tabled-3) (Tabled-3) Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 4, 2001 Mayor Broening announced the Oceanfront Concert Series on September 21, 2001. B. Presentations: 1, Proclamations: a. "Literacy Awareness Month"- September 2001 Mayor Broening read the "Literacy Awareness Month" proclamation. Presentation by Alison Adler, Ed.D., Director of Palm Beach County Safe Schools Dr. Alison Adler stated that the Safe School Center has moved from the Palm Beach County offices to Boynton Beach. She thanked Commissioner Fisher and Virginia Farace, Library Director, for serving on the Safe Schools Task Force. The Safe Schools Center has been in existence for seven years. Dr. Adler explained the "Safe School Ambassadors" initiative, which is to train a cross-section of students to notice a potential dangerous situation on campus and speak to trained adults. She also said that in addition to program curriculum, the Safe Schools Center also offers alternatives to suspensions and other opportunities for students who need assistance. 3. Presentation to Little League team by Vice Mayor Ron Weiland This presentation was postponed until a future City Commission meeting. V~. CONSENT AGENDA: Matters in this section of the Agenda are proposed and recommended by the City Manager for "Consent Agenda" approval of the action indicated in each item, with all of the accompanying material to become a part of the Public Record and subject to staff comments. A. Minutes: 1. City Commission Meeting of August 7, 2001 2. Agenda Preview Conference of August 16, 2001 3.. Special City Commission Meeting of August 17, 2001 4, Special City Commission Meeting of August 21, 2001 Bids - Recommend Approval - All expenditures are approved in the 2000-2001 AdOpted Budget Approve rehabilitation of Lift Stations #601, 604, 606 and 901 at a cost of $348,946.50 based on the unit pricing awarded to Trio Development Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 4~ 2001 Corporation, Bid #094-2821-001/C]D; and rehabilitation of Lift station #602 at a cost of $116,385 utilizing the "piggy-back" of Broward County, Contract #N-7-00-162-B1, awarded to W. Jackson & Sons Construction Company m Approve an ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE EAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT from RESPECT OF FLORIDA in the amount of $15,429.11 Extend the ANNUAL SUPPLEMENTAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, ETC., Bid #001-2821-00/KR, to Envirodyne, Inc. and Spectrum Laboratories, Inc. for an additional one (1) year period, for an estimated annual expenditure of $13,000 (New Bid #096-2821-01/KR) Commissioner Ferguson requested that item VI.B.3 be removed from the consent agenda for information. Extend the ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL AND DRUG SUPPLIES, Bid #100-1412-00/KR, to various vendors for an additional ninety days (New Bid #095-1412-01/KR) Award the bid for "COSTA BELLA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS," Bid #080- 2821-01/C]D, in the amount of $354,792 to AKA SERVICES, INC. of West Palm Beach, Florida (Proposed Resolution No, R01-245) C. Resolutions: Proposed Resolution No, RO:L-246 Re: Approving full release of surety for the project known as Sunset Cay, and authorizing refund of the cash surety in the amount of $5,000 to the developer, Bovis HOmes PrOposed Resolution No. R01-247 Re: Approving release of the Letter of Credit for the Boynton Beach Boulevard PCD in the amount of $20,000 Proposed Resolution NO. R01-248 Re: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the U.S. Department of Justice Office to accept a Grant in the amount of $160,939 D. Ratification of Planning & DevelOpment Board Action: Kervern Swimming Pool Variance (2522 SW 12th Street) - Request relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning Regulations, Section 11, Supplemental Regulations, E., to place a swimming pool at four (4) feet from the rear property line in lieu of the 4 MeeUng Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach~ Florida September 4, 2001 eight (8) feet required by code for a single-family residential dwelling in an R-l-AA zoning district Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion (2800 Seacrest Boulevard) - Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 11, H.16.D. (19), requiring a ratio of one (1) parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area and 146 spaces to allow use of the ratio of one (1) parking space per 210 square feet of gross floor or 139 spaces which is a reduction of seven (7) spaces required for a medical office building on a parcel zoned C-1 Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion (2800 Seacrest Boulevard) - Request for a height exception pursuant to City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 4.F. to allow a peaked roof entrance feature on a proposed medical office building at 44 feet; a distance of 19 feet above the 25 foot maximum height allowed in the C-1 zoning district regulations B.l's Master Plan Modification (Applebee's) - (South side of Boynton Beach Boulevard at Winchester Park Boulevard) Request for Master Plan Modification to the B]'s Planned Commercial Development to include the specific site plan layout for Applebee's restaurant on out parcel #3 Applebee's Restaurant (South side of Boynton Beach Boulevard at Winchester Park Boulevard) - Request for site plan approval to construct a 4,998 square foot sit-down restaurant on a 1.3-acre parcel (out parcel #3) of the B.]'s Planned Commercial Development Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion (2800 Seacrest Boulevard) - Request for site plan approval to redevelop a 2.046-acre site for a new 29,173 square foot medical office building in a C-1 zoning district Woolbright Professional Plaza (Nguygen) (North side of Woolbright Road approximately 650 feet east of Congress Avenue) - Request for a one- year time extension of the site plan approval originally granted on .]uly ::[8, 2000 from July :L8, 2001 to July 18, 2002 Code Review (2800 Seacrest Boulevard) - 1) Request to amend the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 6, A.3. to increase the maximum structure height in the C-1 zoning district from 25 feet to 30 feet; and 2) Request to amend Chapter 2, Section 4.F. to add parapets to the list of potential exemptions from the building height limitation. (Amendments have been requested in connection with the Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion site plan application) Accept the renewal premium quotes from Florida League of Cities/Florida Municipal Tnsurance Trust for automobile, Property, and Boiler and Machinery Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 4, 2001 insurance lines; and Bonds related to City Manager and Finance Director and three Pension funds, for total of $364,490 (Reference Bid #096-1710-00/KR) Approve the "SURPLUS VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT LIST" as submitted by staff and allow selling of same Motion Commissioner Fisher moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner McCray and carried unanimously. as amended. Motion was Item removed for information: VI.B.3. Extend the ANNUAL SUPPLEMENTAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, ETC., Bid #001-2821-00/KR, to Envirodyne, Inc. and Spectrum Laboratories, Inc. for an additional one (1) year period, for an estimated annual expenditure of $13,000 (New Bid #096-2821-01/KR) Commissioner Ferguson asked whether the City is testing its water outside of the City of Boynton Beach and how much a machine of our own would cost. Pete Mazzella, Assistant to the Utilities Director, stated that the City does test the water throughout its service area. The City's spectrophotometer is 10 or 11 years old and will be replaced in the next fiscal year. However, some outside testing is still required because there are some tests that cannot be performed with any of the City's own machines. Motion Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve item VI.B.3. motion that carried unanimously. Commissioner Fisher seconded the VII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: VIII, ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING TO FOLLOW AT 6:30 P.M. REGARDING FIRE ASSESSMENT Mayor Broening announced that the Public Hearing on the Fire Assessment will begin at 6:30 p.m. After some discussion, it was the consensus that people wishing to speak at the Hearing must fill out a green card. Vice Mayor Weiland read an excerpt from the February 9, 2000 Agenda Preview Conference that stated "The time allotted for presentations under Item VII Public Hearings should be flexible." There was discussion regarding a time limit and the consensus was that no one would be limited in their time; however, it will be requested that they limit their comments to 3 minutes. 6 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 4, 200;~ Xm XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. B. Em G. H. I. Review of City Noise Regulations (September 19, 2001) Project Team Reports (from 55 Strategic Initiatives): 1. 1.2 Arts Commission Project (September 19, 2001) Report on ordinance changes for Advisory Board attendance and conduct standards (September 19, 2001) Ordinance establishing setbacks from schools and/or churches for establishments having liquor licenses (September 19, 2001) Resolution from City Commission supporting CRA's request for $3,000,000 loan (September 19, 2001) Annua Contract for Landscape Maintenance (September 19, 2001) Traffic Calming and Traffic Control Final Report (October 2, 2001) Marina Project Update (October 2, 2001) Proposed Demolition of the Mangrove Park School (Old High School) at 125 E. Ocean Avenue (October 16, 2001) Redevelopment Code issues for non-conforming lots and buildings in commercial areas (November 2001) K. FRA Whistle Ban - Report (December 4, 2001) DEVELOPr4ENT PLANS: None NEW BUSINESS: None LEGAL: A. Ordinances -- 2® Reading - PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Ordinance No. 0:L-48 Re: Amending Chapter 2 of the Land Development Regulations reducing the requirements applicable to non-conforming lots (TABZ£D UNT~rZ SEPTEI~IBER ~ 200~ 7 Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 4, 2001 Motion Commissioner Ferguson moved to remove item XII.A.1 from the table. by Commissioner Fisher and carried unanimously. Motion was seconded City Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 0:L-48 by title only. There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. Motion Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 01-48. seconded by Commissioner Fisher. City Clerk Prainito polled the Commission. unanimous. Motion was The vote was Proposed Ordinance No. 01-49 Re: Authorizing abandonment of a twelve (127 foot drainage easement between Lots 59 and 60 of Quantum Park at Boynton Beach Plat No. 6 City Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 01-49 by title only. There was no one present who wished to speak on this item. Motion Commissioner McCray moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 01-49. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ferguson. City Clerk Prainito polled the Commission. The vote was unanimous. B. Ordinances - 1st Reading Proposed Ordinance No. 01-50 Re: Amending Part III, Land Development Regulations, Chapter 1 and Chapter 21, regarding "Banners" (TABLED TO SEPTEMBER 19~ 200~ AT THE REQUEST OF THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT) Motion. Commissioner Ferguson moved to table Proposed Ordinance No. 01-50. seconded the motion that carried unanimously. Commissioner Fisher C. Resolutions: None D. Other: None Meeting Minutes Regular City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida September 4, 2001 XIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None )CIV. AD3OURNMENT: Mayor Broening thanked the staff at the 13oynton Beach Community High school and gave a special thanks to Dr. Walter Cornnell, Principal. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, the meeting was properly adjourned at 5:35 p.m. A'I-I'EST: Deputy City Clerk (1 tape) CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ~mm~~"~ ommissioner CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion (ZNCV 01-017) APPLICANT'S AGENT: Chris Kerr, Kilday & Associates, Inc. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 1551 Forum Place, Suite 100A West Palm Beach, DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE FI DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: September 4, 2001 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Parking ratio / parking spaces LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 2815 South Seacrest Boulevard DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT"B" ATTACHED HERETO. X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applicant ;>( HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "D" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby ~ GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. 6. All further development on the property shall be made !~Frf~/~.dance with the terms and conditions of this order. .,,,,~x~~. .... !z/z/e. 7. Other Non~,, DATED' ~-N-OI ~-- ~ ~,. P~ .,~ S ~ ~ ~/~ : Planning~SHARED~W~PROJECTS~ynton B~ch Medical Pa~lion~NC~Dev~o~r.doc EXHIBIT "D" Conditions of Approval Project name: Boynton Beach Medical Pavillion File number: ZNCV 01-017 ,,d June 13 2001 ltelerence: ~-kppllt;tlLIUll l~u~tv~u a u~lw ~-,~ ~,,-~ DEP~T~NTS ~CL~E ~CT P~LIC WO~S Comments: NONE X UTII JT~S Co..ments: NONE X FI~ Cu..-nents: NO~ X POLICE Comments: NO~ X ENG~EE~G D~SION Comments: NO~ X B~D~G D~SION Comments: NO~ X P~S ~ ~C~ATION Comments: NO~ X FO~STE~E~O~NTAI JRT Comments: NONE X PLA~G A~ ZON~G Comments: NONE X ~DITION~ PLUG ~ DE~I ~OP~NT BO~ CO~ITIONS Commits: None X ADDITION~ CI~ CO~SSION CO~ITIONS Commits: To be dete~ned. ~0~ ~,~~ S:\Planning\SHAKED\WPkPROJECTSkBoynt on Beach Medical p axaqionkZNCVkCOND1TIONS Ol DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion (HTEX 01-001) APPLICANT'S AGENT: Chris Kerr, Kilday & Associates, Inc. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 1551 Forum Place, Suite 100A West Palm Beach, FI DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: September 4, 2001 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Height Exception LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 2815 South Seacrest Boulevard DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applicant ~:~ HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "E" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby ~ GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. 6. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. ..... S:~Planning~SHARED~WP~PROJECTS~Boynton Beach Medi~l Pa~lion~E~Dev~der.doc EXHIBIT "E" Conditions of Approval Project name: Boynton Beach Medical Pavillion File number: HTEX 01-001 Reference: Application received June 13,2001 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS Comments: NONE X UTILITIES Comments: NONE X FIRE Comments: NONE X POLICE Comments: NONE X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: NONE X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: NONE X PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: NONE X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: NONE X PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: NONE X ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: NONE X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined. ~C~fl~. ~ S:XPIam~g\SflAKED\WPkPROJECTS~Boynton Beach Medical PavflionkltTEXkCONDmONS OF~ doc DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: BJ's Wholesale Club (Applebee's) APPLICANT'S AGENT: Roscoe L. Biby, P.E. / Kimley-Hom & Associates APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 601 21st Street, suite 400 Vero Beach, FL 32960 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: 09/04/01 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Modification to master plan to approve specific site plan layout for a 4,998 square foot sit-down restaurant on the 1.03 acre out-parcel #3. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT" A and B" ATTACHED HERETO. X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applicant _~ HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "C" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby ~ GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. 6. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the conditions of this order. ~';~'~///~ 7. Other ~~ ~ '~ "'~ ~ DATED: ~- ~- O t ~ fi-- Ci~Clerk- %~;> ....... JASHRDATA~Planning~SHARED~WP~PROJECTS~'S Wholesale Club Site Plan I¢o (~l)~'s Ma~e~lan Mod MPMD 01-002~DO.doc EXHIBIT "C" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Master Plan Modification Project name: BJ's Master Plan Modification- (Applebee's) File number: MPMD 01-002 Reference: 2ndreview plans identified as File # MPMD 01-002 Department date stamp marking. with a July 31,2001 Planning and Zoning DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS: General Comments: None X PUBLIC WORKS: - Traffic Comments: None X UTILITIES: Comments: None X FIRE: Comments: 1. A fire flow test is required prior to construction. X 2. Roads and hydrants must be in place prior to any construction above grade. X POLICE: Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION: Comment s: 3. On the site plan, indicate the location of the loading zone. X BUILDING DIVISION: Comments: None X PARKS AND RECREATION: Comments: 4. Submit detailed irrigation plans for required right-of-way landscape X improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for review COA 08~3~1 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT and approval by the Parks DiviSion staff. Include on the plan, the location of any existing irrigation in the right-of-way. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST: Comments: None X PLANNING AND ZONING: Comments: None X PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD Additional Comments: None X CITY COMMISSION Comments: None (~ MWR/sc S :~PlanningkSI-IARED\W]?kl?ROJECTSkBYs Wholesale Club Site Plan Info (All)kBYs Masterplan Mod Id?MI) 01-002\COA.doc DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Applebee's Restaurant APPLICANT'S AGENT: Roscoe L. Biby, P.E. / Kimley-Horn & Associates APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 601 21st Street, suite 400 Vero Beach, FL 32960 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: 09/04/01 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Request approval for the construction of a 4,998 square foot (190 seats) sit- down restaurant on 1.03 acres. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "A and B" ATTACHED HERETO. X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, FIodda appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applic.ant ,,X' HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "C" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby ~' GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. DATED: J:\SH RDATA\PIanning\SHARED\W FSPROJ ECTS~Applebee's\DO-ooc All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. , ,j¢~Hlil~i/,,///// Other EXHIBIT "C" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL APPLEBEE'S NEW SITE PLAN Project name: Applebee's File number: NWSP 01-006 Reference: 2na review plans identified as New Site Plan. File # NWSP 01-006 with a July, 31 2001 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - General Comments: None X PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: None X UTILITIES: Comments: None X FIRE: Comments: 1. A frre flow test is required prior to construction. X 2. Roads (paved or stabilized) and hydrants must be in place prior to any construction X above grade. (NPFA 241 (1966) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, sections 5-4.3 and 6-7 2.2 POLICE: Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 3. On the site plan, indicate the location of the minimum 12-foot by 35-foot loading X zone. Parking areas may be used as loading zones under certain conditions. Provide a note indicating loading hours versus business hours in order to prevent potential conflicts. In addition, add signage to the plan that delineates parking spaces to be used as loading areas and those hours that the subject spaces will be used for loading purposes. 4. Show on the Site and Civil plans the proposed site lighting (LDR, Chapter 4, Section X 7.B.4.). On the Lighting Plan, specify that the light poles shall withstand a 110 MPH wind load. Add a note that the £zxtures shall be operated by photo-electrical control and to remain on until 2:00 a.m. (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II). Add a note that the lighting design shall provide a minimum average of one foot-candle lumen at ground level. Artificial lighting used to illuminate any property shall be directed away from all residential districts. Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising (LDR, Chapter 2, Section 4.N.7. & Chapter 9, Section 10.F.5.). COA - NWSP 01-006 08/29/01 5. Add a note to the plans that indicate that the canopy trees will not be placed in such a X way as to conflict with the site lighting. 6. Add a note to the Landscape Plan that within the sight triangles, there shall be an X unobstmcted cross-visibility at a level between 2.5' and 6' above the pavement. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: None X PARKS AND RECREATION: Comments: 7. Submit detailed irrigation plans for the required right-of-way landscape X improvements during the construction document peimitting stage, for review and approval by the Parks Division staff. Include on the plan location of any existing irrigation in the right-of-way. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST: Comments: None · X PLANNING AND ZONING: Comments: 8. All signage on the front elevation (north) shall not exceed 90 square feet in area. X 9. All signage on the left side (east) shall not exceed 130.5 square feet in area. X 10. All non-word depictions on signs (the apple) shall be limited to 20% of the area of X the sign ereCted (Chapter 9, Section 10.1.4.). 11. Indicate the color(s) of the Signage detail on the elevations drawing. X 12. In order to increase compatibility with the surrounding building, modify the main X wall color of the Applebee's building so that it matches the color scheme of the PCD (either BJ's Wholesale Club- Benjamin Moore #310 or Southtmst Bank- Benjamin Moore # HC 78). 13. In order to increase compatibility with the surrounding buildings, modify the mail X wall color of the Applebee's building so that it matches the color scheme of the PCD (either BJ's Wholesale Club - Benjamin Moore #983 or Southtrust Bank - Benjamin Moore # HC 78) 14. Modify the barrel tile roof so that it matches the Southtrust Bank barrel tile roof X (Cement'S' roof tile - 3 color tone). 15. Change the building faCade's architectural accent features (the "squares) into 8" x 8" X accent medallions so that it will match with Southtrust Bank. COA - NWSP 01-006 08/29/01 3 DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE IREJECT 16. The directional sign located at the rear of the building shall be no more than four (4) X feet in area and not more than five (5) feet in height (Chapter 21, Article IV, Section 3.G.), PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Additional Co,,,,~,,ents: 17. In order to increase compatibility with the surrounding buildings, modify the main X wall color of the Applebee's buildings so that the color and pattern is consistent with the approved development within the PCD. 18. In order to increase compatibility with the surrounding buildings, modify the base X color of the Applebee's buildings so that the color and pattern is consistent with that of the approved development within the PCD. CITY COMMISSION: Commentq: None ~(~.~ ..... MWR/SC . . j :\SH RDATA\Plannin g~SHARED\WP\PROJECTS~Applebee's\COA,doc DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Woolbright Professional Plaza (Nguyen) APPLICANT'S AGENT: Jon Schmidt APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 333 Southern Blvd., Ste 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: September 4, 2001 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Site Plan Time Extension LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Woolbright Road, approximately 650 ' east of Congress Ave. DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBit "B" ATTACHED HERETO. X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations· The Applicant ~'.. HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "C" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby )(' GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk· 6. All further development on the property shall be made in and conditions of this order· .~'~ 7. Other DATED: ~-~-O! ~ ~' ~~5;. [ ~ Ci~ Clerk RDATA~Plannin~SHARED~WP~FORMS~B~k~orms folder~Develop.Order Form-200 J ;~Si Revised .doc EXHIBIT "C" Conditions of Approval Project name: Woolbright Professional Plaza (Nguyen) File number: SPTE 01-001 Reference: N/A DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS Comments: None X UTILITIES Comments: None X FIRE Comments: None X POLICE Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: None X PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: None X PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: None X ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: 1. To be determined. ' Conditions of Approval z DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: 1. To be determined. ~ ~ S:\PLANNING\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\WOOLBRIGHT PROFESSIONAL PLAZA (NGUYEN)\CONDITION OF APPROVAL 2 PAGE REVISED 2001 FORM.DOC DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion APPLICANT'S AGENT: Chris Kerr, Kilday & Associates APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 1551 Forum Place Suite 100A West Palm Beach, FL 33401 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: 9/04/2001 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: New Site Plan LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 2800 Seacrest BIvd. Boynton Beach, FL DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. X THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applicant .,,X' HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "C" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby · ~' GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. 6. All further development on the property shall be made in accord.e~j~,.the terms and conditions of this order, x,,'~':;~'~' T~'~"////-2/.,¢,u-.'_'_ ~'4,.- 7. Other ~ O-,¢::~t~r,.,~,4~.~.. ~, % DATED: ff-~-OI r ~ ..... ~ 5R~ '~ ] ~ City Clerk '~. Z" ........ ~ ~ EXHIBIT "C" Conditions of Approval Project name: Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion File number: NWSP 01-004 Reference: 2nd review -lans identified as New Site Plan~04 with a Jul. 31 2001 Plannin and Zonin De artment date sram. marion .. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS Comments: None X UTII,ITIES Comments: None X FIRE Comments: 1. City water flow requirements: X a. A 1,500 GPM fire flow is required. b. A fire flow test is required prior to construction. 2. Roads (paved or stablize) and hydrants must be in place prior to any X construction above grade. (NFPA 241 (1966) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, sections 5-4.3 and 6- 7.2.2. POLICE Comments: None ~ X ENGINEE~G DIVISION Comments: 3. Show all existing utility lines and connectors on the Site Characteristics X Map (Survey) and Site Development plan (LDR, Chapter 4, Section A.3). 4. Provide a detail for dumpster enclosure area on the architectural plans. (City X Of Boynton Beach Standard Drawing A-88007) Angle dumpster as discussed at TRC. 5. The catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter X 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.f). Add this note to the civil plans. Conditions of Approval NWSP 01-004 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 6. Determine ownership and maintenance responsibility for storm sewer X system. Show that permitting is being pursued and that all permit requirements w/Il be adhered to during construction. 7. Sidewalks shall be constructed concurrent with building construction and X shall be four (4) feet wide along local streets, and five (5) feet wide along streets of higher classification (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 10.T, and Chapter 22, Article I, Section 5). 8. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways X and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 9. On the site and civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control X devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. Delineate and stripe the Loading Area 9 (where applicable); include a pavement message in yellow indicating "No Parking-Loading Zone". See City Standard Drawing B~98001and B-90013 for striping details. 10. The fire lane signage and markings shall conform to LDR Chapter 23, X Article II, Sections B. & M. The three (3)-foot high "Fire Lane" words shall be placed along both lanes and staggered. Please note that the gross building area is greater than 15,000 square feet. 11. General Notes 1 and 2 conflict with each other. General Note 2 conflicts X with Paving & Drainage Note .1-5. Eliminate General Note #2 on Sheet #4 of paving grading and drainage plans. 12. Provide a written reference to FDOT Standard Index 546 for the sight X triangles along all collector and arterial roadways. (Seacrest Blvd.) 13. Pro__vide details for existing basin__top to be modified on Seacrest Boulevard. X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 14. On the floor plan drawing, add a labeled symbol that identifies the location X of the handicap accessible entrance doors to the building. The location of the doors shall match the location of the accessible entrance doors that are Conditions of Approval NWSP 01-004 3 DEPARTMENTS depicted on the site plan drawing. Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Section 4.1.2, 4.3. 15. Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that identifies the location of the handicap accessible parking spaces. The quantity of the spaces shall be consistent with the regulations specified in the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction. The accessible parking spaces that serve a use shall be located on the shortest safely accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. The Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction states that buildings with multiple accessible entrances shall have accessible parking spaces dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrance. Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Section 4.1.2 (5), 4.3, 4.6 Parking for medical facilities shall comply with Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Section 4.1.2 (5) (d) (i) (ii). 16. Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that represents and delineates the path of travel for the accessible route that is required between the accessible parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The symbol shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings that are required to be installed along the path. The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the code is forty-four (44) Inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with Section 4.3 (Accessible Route) and 4.6 (Parking and Passenger Loading Zones) of the Florida Acces~ihility Code for Building Construction. Please note that at time of permit review, the applicant shall provide detailed documentation on the plans that will verify that the accessible route is in compliance with the regulations specified in the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. INCLUDE REJECT Conditions of Approval NWSP 01-004 4 DEPARTMENTS 17. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues [Section 3107.1.2, Chapter 31 of the Boynton Beach amendments to the 1997 edition of the Standard Building Code]: The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation NGVD is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the South Florida Water Management District's surface water management construction development r ' " · egulations. Identify the floor elevation that the design professional has established for the building within the footprint of the building that is shown on the drawings titled site plan, floor plan and paving/drainage (civil plans). 18. As required by Chapter 4, Section 7 of the Land Development Regulations, submit a floor plan drawing. The building plans are not being reviewed for compliance with the applicable building codes. Therefore, add the words: Floor plan layout is conceptual" below the drawing titled Floor Plan found on sheet(s). . However, add to the floor plan drawing a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap accessible entrance doors to the building. The location of the doors shall match the location of the accessible entrance doors that are depicted on the site plan drawing. 19. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction. 20. Add to the drawing the calculations that were used to identify the minimum number of required handicap accessible parking spaces. Also, state the code section that is applicable to the computations. 21. At time of permit review, submit for review an addressing plan for the project. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: X X X X REJECT Conditions of Approval NWSP 01-004 5 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 22. Submit detailed irrigation plans for required right-of-way landscape X improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for review and approval by the Parks Division staff. Include on the plan the location of any existing irrigation in the right-of-way. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: None X PLANNING AND ZONING Comments 23. Label all easements on the site plan and landscape plan. X 24. Seacrest Boulevard entrance is proposed to be relocated. Permits may be X required from City of Boynton Beach and/or Palm Beach County. 25. Site plan approval is contingent upon approval of a variance for a reduction X in required parking. 26. Site plan approval is contingent upon approval ora height exception for the X forty-four (44) foot high peak roof entrance feature, and the thirty-one foot, eight inch (31.8) parapet wall. 27. Applicant has applied for a code review to increase the height in a C-1 X zoning district and to add parapets to the list of architectural elements eligible for height exception. Site plan approval is contingent upon approval and adoption of this requested code revision, and the ultimate submittal and approval of a height exception for the parapet. 28. Indicate sign lettering color on the elevation drawing sheet A5.01. X ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: Conditions of Approval NWSP 01-004 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 29. Project shall be limited to one (1) free standing site sign at project entrance X on Seacrest Boulevard (Chapter 21 signs). Revise plan.q accordingly. 30. Property address shall be clearly shown on site sign. X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined ~1}~) S:kPlanningkSHARED\WPkPROJECTSkBoynton Beach Medical Pavilion\NWSP\cond. of approval 2001 form.doc - DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Villas at Quantum Lakes APPLICANT'S AGENT: Mark M. Hansen of Olen Residential Realty Corporation APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 1062 Coral Ridge Dr. - Coral Springs, FI 33071 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: August 07, 2001 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Request for drainage easement abandonment LOCATION OF PROPERTY: East side of Quantum Lakes Drive DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBITS "A", "B", and "C" ATTACHED HERETO. THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The April/cant .zYk-- HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by [he public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "D" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby ~ GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. 7. Other DATED: (_j/ City dlerk S:\Planning\SHARED\WF~PROJECTS\Villas at Quantum Lakes al(a Grotto Bay'C, BAN 01-002\Develooment Order.doc EXHIBIT "D" Conditions of Approval Project name: Villas at Quantum Lakes r..File number: ABAN 01-002 [eference: Application to Abandonment with a June 20, 2001 Planning and Zoning Division date stamp aarking.. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS Comments: NONE X · UTILITIES Comments: NONE X FIRE Comments: NONE X POLICE Comments: NONE X ENGINEE~G DMSION Comments: NONE X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: NONE X PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: NONE X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: NONE X PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 1- New drainage easement to be recorded prior to final approval. X ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: None. X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined. ~ (~ O MWR/dim S:\pLANNiNG~SHARED\WP\PROJECTS iT QUANTUM LAKES AKA GROTTO BAY'~BAN 01-002\CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL,DOC BOYN~ ~-,, ~EACH CITY COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT CARD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - PUBLIC AUDIENCE Fill in the information called for below and give to the City Clerk prior to the start of the City Commission Meeti, ng. Name - Address / TelephOne # Summary °f Matter t° be Ad~ If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a Verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (F.S. 256.0105) The City shah furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to. afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Joyce Costello, (561} 742-6013 at least twenty-four hours prior to the program or activity in order for the city to reasonably accommodate your request. The City of Boyntyph is considering Q What if I am concerned that I C tenant in my house. 11111$ If I am assessed incorrectly on the implementatiorescue special cannot pay the full assessment S„ tenant pay the assess e tax bill sent by the City in the first assessment program to provide a portion of the amount at one time? ment or will I have to pay it as quarter of 2002, how do I get it funding for fire rescue s facilitiA Refer to the H.E.L.P.information property owner? corrected? d. subsequent years,when A Like property taxes,special A If information on the bill is The notice of your fire rescueserviceassessmentand for Fiscales. YearQIII Shr theencloseassessment In subseis on your property assessments are billed to property incorrect,please contact the City of 2001-2002 contains the legal information required by state law. tax bill,if you make monthly owners only;each property owner Boynton Beach Finance Department The information in this brochure has been prepared to clarify the information in the notice mortgage payments,it is likely that or landlord will have to determine at(561)742 6310,Monday-Friday this amount will be escrowed by how the tenant should share in the between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and to answer some of the questions you may have regarding your City's fire rescue assessment program. your mortgage holder much like assessment costs. excluding holidays. -- property taxes and your monthly Q What is the purpose of the fire reviewed annually and,if approved, Q How does the tax bill collection payment will include this assess- Q Will fire rescue assessments be Q What will happen at the public rescue special assessment? will be payable as part of your tax method benefit delinquent property ment.Alternatively,if you would imposed upon properties owned by hearing scheduled for Tuesday, bill each year between November 1 owners? like to make installment payments, churches and other nonprofit September 4,2001? A The fire rescue assessment will and March 31. you might wish to contact the Palm organizations? be used to pay for capital improve- A Property owners who do not pay Beach County Tax Collector at(561) A At the public hearing on A The CityCommission has September 4,the City Commission ments and other costs associated Q Why use special assessments to their special assessments could lose 355-2264 to arrange to participate in p with building,renovating and fund fire rescue services and not title to their property either through the quarterly installment program decided to make the public policy will hear comments from the public replacing fire stations,and other taxes?What is the difference foreclosure or tax deed sale.By for the payment of taxes and assess- determination to exempt properties regarding the preliminary rates costs necessary to reduce emergency between the fire rescue assessment using the tax bill collection method, ments starting in November 2002. used for institutional purposes, established for this revenue source. response time. and the property taxes I pay the City? the delinquent property owner will which are also wholly,exempt from After receiving comments,the City receive up to a two-year grace Q I received a discount for early ad valorem taxes,from payment of Commission will finalize its decision Q What benefits will the program A The use of special assessments period and avoid costly traditional payment of my taxes.Will I receive the fire rescue assessments.In order regarding the rates of assessment. provide to property owners in the City requires the City to meet the Florida foreclosure proceedings. the same discount for my special to do so the impact of such exempted of Boynton Beach? case law requirements for a valid assessment? properties must come from the Q Where can I get more information special assessment including fair Q What will happen if I do not pay City's general fund and not directly about the fire rescue assessment? A Property owners will receive and reasonable apportionment.This the assessment? A Yes.Beginning in the second year from the special assessment proceeds. improved fire rescue service with means that fire rescue special of the assessment program,the same A If you have a question regarding reduced emergency response time. assessments must be developed to A After the first year,because the discounts and penalties applicable Q Is the assessment notice a bill? the fire rescue assessment,you may The location of a new fire station recover each property's proportionate City is using the tax bill collection to ad valorem taxes will also apply contact the City of Boynton Beach at east of the FEC railroad tracks and share of the costs of providing fire method,Florida law requires that to special assessments collected on A No.This is a preliminary notice (561)742-6342 or(561)742-6348, traffic pre-emption devices are key rescue services.Under the City's all ad valorem taxes and the the tax bill. of the fire rescue assessment that Monday—Friday between 9:00 a.m. to reducing response times. approach,this means that property accompanying fire rescue assess- will be the basis of charges in the —5:00 p.m.,excluding holidays.This Reconfiguration of fire station owners will pay their proportionate ments be paid at the same time.If Q I currently claim a deduction for first quarter of 2002. phone bank is set up by the City to locations in each of the four quad- share of the costs of making these you do not pay your taxes and the property taxes on my income tax answer assessment-related questions rants of the City will ensure lower fire rescue services available. fire rescue assessments,a lien will be return each year. Can I claim a Q If the information contained on and will be in service between response times to all City residents, placed against your property equal deduction for the fire rescue special the assessment notice is incorrect, August 7 and September 14,2001. which will result in greater stability Q Why is the City using the tax bill in rank and dignity with the liens of assessment? how do I get it corrected? of insurance rates;protection of collection method to collect the all state,county and municipal taxes A If information on the notice is public safety;enhanced property assessments in the second year of and special assessments. A This is a question for your tax values;and better service to owners the program? adviser.Generally,a special assess- incorrect,please contact the City of Boynton Beach at(561)742-6342 or ment against your residence is not a and occupants. Q I don't pay taxes now due to g561 742-6348,MondayFriday A "Piggy backing"the collection valid income tax deduction.How- (561) — Homestead Exemption.eWill I havebetween 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., The public hearing will be held Q What period of time does the method on the annual property tax to pay the special assessments? ever,if you own rental property or a assessment cover and when will the bill(1)saves money for everyone by business,the special assessment may excluding holidays,between at the Boynton Beach assessment be payable? reducing the administrative costs of A Yes.Special assessments are be deductible when computing your August 7 and September 14,2001. CommunityHigh School, the program,(2)results in a stable different than taxes and the fire income taxes.Please contact your Corrections will be made to the 9 A The fire rescue assessment is revenue source to fund fire rescue rescue special assessment applies to income tax professional for informa- assessment roll before the bills are 4975 Park Ridge Boulevard, effective January 1,2002.For the first services,and(3)is fair to property all residential property uses regard- lion regarding your specific situation. sent out by the City. Boynton Beach. year,the bills will be sent out by the owners who pay on time as well as less of Homestead Exemption. City during the first quarter of 2002. those who may be delinquent in at 6.30 p m.. Thereafter,the assessment is their payments. Tuesday, September 4