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Minutes 01-17-17 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2017, AT 6:30 P.M. IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Steven B. Grant, Mayor Lori LaVerriere, City Manager Mack McCray. Vice Mayor James Cherof, City Attorney Justin Katz, Commissioner (Arrived 6:46 p.m.) Judith A. Pyle, City Clerk Christina Romelus, Commissioner Joe Casello, Commissioner 1. OPENINGS A. Call to Order - Mayor Steven B. Grant Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation Benjamin Hawkins, Pastor, B &K Ministries gave the invocation. Presentation of Flags by Boynton Beach High School ROTC The presentation of the Flags was made. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Romelus Commissioner Romelus led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Comments by Fred Barch, Principal of Boynton Beach Community High School. Fred Barch, Principal, Boynton Beach Community High School, introduced the Jr. ROTC Marine Corp. This academy is unique to Boynton Beach Community High School teaching dedication, pride, honor and community pride. In its first year, there are over 100 students participating in the program and is close in enrollment to the Medical Academy which doubled in size this year. The High School band, Tiger Sound, will perform at the Miami Heat halftime show at a sellout game against the Golden State Warriors, on January 23, 2017. If wanting to show support, the school's Facebook page and social media contains information on how to get tickets. Discount tickets are available. ROLL CALL City Clerk Pyle called the roll. A quorum was present. Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections Commissioner Casello noted Item 13.G. was voted on and approved on First Reading, but he wanted to move it up to expedite those present in support. The item would be heard before Public Audience. Commissioner Casello also pulled Item 6 G. from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Grant pulled Item 6. B and moved Item 10.A to before Public Audience, and added item 12.D. to the agenda as he received an invitation to a conference in Ft. Lauderdale. 2. Adoption Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve as amended. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 2. OTHER A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission Vice Mayor McCray announced he attended the MLK Gala at Benvenuto Restaurant where he presented a Congressional Ceremonial Recognition to the family of Hilda Girtman Pitts. Ms. Pitts, who was 102 years old, was born, lived and died in the City. The Commemorative Congressional Recognition was made possible by Congressman Alycee Hasting. The award meant a great deal to Ms. Pitt's family and him as Ms. Pitts planted seeds in Vice Mayor McCray's life as early as when he was six years old. He appreciated the humble recognition of a dear lady, who was more than deserving. Mayor Grant met with Anne Gannon, Palm Beach County Tax Collector, on the 4th, regarding the Tourist Development Tax and later that evening, attended a Town Hall meeting with Senator Bobby Powell and District 88 Representative, Al Jacquet. On the 5 th he attended the Memorial for Officer Joe Crowder at Christ Fellowship Church. He met with Boynton Beach Mall Executives regarding a trolley in Boynton Beach on the 6th and attended a ribbon cutting for Activate Fitness Club at Gateway and Movies in the Park, which featured the movie, The Secret Life of Bees. On the 7 th he attended the Palm Beach County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section 5K run, attended the MLK Jr. Parade, which was cancelled, but he did attend the Celebration of Unity, which was 2 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 a great event held at Sara Sims. He attended the MLK Jr. speech at Palm Beach State College on the 12 attended Sheriff Bradshaw's Investiture at John Prince Park, and then paddle boarded with Whaleback Paddle Board manufacturer. He attended the Mayors' Parade on the 15 at the South Florida Fairground and that evening attended the MLK Jr. Celebration Gala with Commissioners Romelus, Casello and Vice Mayor McCray. He attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new office building at 330 Winchester Park Road on the 16 and visited with his grandparents on MLK Jr. Day. Earlier in the day he attended a Breaking the Silence Voice Awards held by the Palm Beach County Action Alliance for Mental Health. Gerda Klein from the Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee won the Community Leadership Voice award. If anyone knows of someone needing assistance, the 211 Hotline could be of service. He also received a letter from the Arbor Day Foundation naming Boynton Beach a Tree City, USA. Commissioner Romelus met with President Parker of Palm Beach State College regarding education in Boynton Beach and a partnership to elevate City education levels, attended the MLK Unity event and congratulated the MLK Jr. Committee for a well put on event. The GALA was an amazing event. She congratulated the honorees, Rae Whitely, Ricky Petty and Dr. Anthony Lockhart, Principal of Lake Shores Middle School, for their service to the community. She attended an informational meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation regarding restriping and paving 1 -95 between Lake Ida and Gateway in March, 2018, and in March of this year they will install and turn on lights on 1 -95 between 1 -95 and Woolbright. She attended the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council and announced the ground breaking of the BBMG Dental Group. Noting the upcoming Inauguration Day on Friday, she thanked President Barak Obama for his eight years of service to America. She participated in the Color of Hope Bike Ride which memorialized victims of the 2010 hurricane that occurred in Haiti, and noted last week Commissioner Mack Bernard proclaimed January 12, 2017, as Haitian Earthquake Memorial Day. She asked for a moment of silence. Commissioner Casello attended the MLK Gala Celebration noting the event was sold out and the event keeps growing larger each year. He noted Reverend Rae Whitely received the Outstanding Achievement Award. He was amazed how the MLK Legacy is continued year- after -year and if all lived as Dr. King had preached, the world would be a better place. He attended the ground breaking for BBMG Dental Center noting they outgrew their office space and wanted to build an 8,000 square -foot facility, adding 16 jobs in Boynton Beach. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS A. Announce Farm Share Free Food Distribution in partnership with State Representative Lori Berman and City of Boynton Beach Commissioner Joe Casello on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 9am - 12pm at St John's Missionary Baptist Church. 3 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Commissioner Casello announced the Farm Share event to be held on January 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the lot next to the St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Seacrest. Flyers and phone numbers for volunteers were available. He noted it was a great event and it helps many families. B. Announcement by Recreation & Parks Director Wally Majors about the Football Field Scoreboard Ceremony at Hester Park, which will be at the football field on Saturday, January 21, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wally Majors, Director, Recreation and Parks, announced the celebration they are organizing to celebrate the new scoreboard at the Tommy Williams Football Field at Hester Park. The event begins at 4 p.m., and he requested the City Commission come ready to run and get involved in the activities. Mary DeGraffenreidt, Events and Program Manager, has a full agenda. The Boynton Beach High School Band and Drum Line Performance by the Inlet Grove Community High School Band, one of the Holiday Parade winners, will be present to perform on Saturday, January 21 at the Tommy Williams Field at Hester Park. C. The International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium, February 3 -5, 2017 in the Cultural District of east Boynton Beach. Friday, February 3rd - Opening Reception 6 -8pm, this is by invitation only. Saturday, February 4th - 9 am - 6 pm Sunday, February 5th - 10 am - 6 pm Debby Coles - Dobay, Public Art Manager, announced the free event. The event is art and technology that blends to create kinetic art, which is fine art powered by solar, wind, light, sound, robotics, water, gravity and other elements. The one of a kind visual art event has more than 75 kinetic art works, interactive installations, community art projects, meet and greet with the kinetic artists and a lecture series. (Commissioner Katz arrived 6:46 p.m.) She welcomed all to the Cultural District. There will be several facilities housing the various activities and she requested all visit the www.intIKineticArtEvent.org website for further information. The event is sponsored by the City of Boynton Beach, Art in Public Places, the Community Redevelopment Agency, High Ridge Landings, Compson and Associates, and the Kinetic Art Organization. She thanked the Arts Commission members and the 30 volunteers for their assistance this year and requested the public thank the volunteers for their assistance. She invited all to the City's Kinetic Art Booth number 609 at the ArtPalm Beach Art Fair, held January 18 to the 22 " She distributed information about the event, VIP passes and hoped the Commission would be present. She noted the City received a free booth 4 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 offered from Art Palm Beach, which she hoped would attract more people to come to the event. D. Proclaim Tuesday, February 7, 2017 as Robert E. Wells Day. Mayor Grant read a proclamation declaring Tuesday, February 7, 2017 as Robert E. Wells Day in the City of Boynton Beach. Present to accept the Award was Minister Bernard Wright, a resident of Boynton Beach. Minister Wright, 713 NW 2 nd Street, announced the Proclamation was an honor and he was humbled. He initiated the research project in 2012 to establish and recognize African and Bahamian history as there were no books or history from the Black side of the City's History. He initiated the project through the Historic Resource Preservation Board and commented a people without a culture or not knowing their origin, was like a tree that does not bear fruit. It was the third annual proclamation for Robert E. Wells. He read into the record: "From 1880 to 1920, over 12,000 Bahamians settled in Dade County. In 1880 Robert Wells, a distinguished merchant/sailor who was born in the Bahamas, purchased land in former North Dade County on the south end of Lake Worth. In 1890 he built a home for his wife Elizabeth and cut a trail called Wells Avenue. He owned a large apartment building and general store on Wells Avenue which was renamed to 10 Avenue and later renamed to MLK Jr. Boulevard." Minister Wright noted through the Historic Resources Preservation Board, there is now a sign memorializing Robert E. Well Avenue. "Robert was born on Cat Island and his wife Elizabeth was from Bimini in the Bahamas. Robert Wells, a merchant sailor from Cat Island owned much land and bought in Dade County and settled in what would become Boynton Beach. Robert and Elizabeth Wells had one son, Harry, born in Boynton Beach. Harry married Ora Hannah who lived with Robert and Elizabeth at 416 Wells Avenue, Boynton Beach. Harry and Ora had one daughter, Juanita, Reverend Wright's mother, born in 1925, who married Joseph Wright. Joseph and Juanita Wells Wright are the parents of Bernard E. Wright, born in 1952. On February 5, 1892 the St. Paul'African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church was born. Robert E. Wells was a very religious, caring man of high moral character, who, after building his home, established a place to worship God. On February 5, 1892, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church was established for the residents of South Lake Worth, which is now Boynton Beach. At first the congregation met at Robert E. Wells home until the church was built. In 1894, the St. Paul AME Church was constructed on the northeast corner of US 1 and Boynton Beach Boulevard. In 1925, the City passed segregation laws creating Boynton Colored Town to separate Blacks from Whites. The City physically forced Blacks to move to Wells Avenue and sold their land to white 5 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 residents according to the segregation laws. The City legally forced the congregation to move the church to Wells Avenue. The police loaded the church on a wagon and moved it to its current location on Wells Avenue. The congregation followed, crying, singing and praising God. Wells Avenue was now a Main Street for Boynton Colored Town and Ocean Avenue was the main street for the Town of Boynton. On September 7, 1896, Boynton Elementary/Poinciana was born. Robert E. Wells was an educated intelligent man who knew the value of a good education like he had in the Bahamas. He wanted Black children to have the opportunity to learn to read, write, add and subtract. In 1898, he and others from St. Paul AME requested a Black teacher from the Dade County School Board and on September 7, 1896, the School Board sent a Black teacher from West Palm Beach and had established Boynton Elementary School. The teacher stayed with the Wells family or other residents during the school season and went to West Palm when school was out. It was originally a one -room school house on Federal Highway near 3rd Avenue. In 1925, due to segregation laws, the school was physically moved to Wells Avenue and the name changed to Boynton Colored Elementary. When the community outgrew the school, it was moved to Green Street, currently known as Seacrest Boulevard. In 1963, Civil Rights Laws were passed outlawing segregation and the school name was changed to Poinciana Elementary School. Robert E. Wells was a fair - minded, non - racist man and very civic minded. He knew what advantages and economic opportunities a town would bring for the residents. On April 14, 1920, Mr. Wells, along with eight other Black residents, attended the document signing incorporating the Town of Boynton Beach. In 1920, Robert E. Wells was 52 years old and at that time, the Wells property was not included in the town limits. In 1920, segregation laws did not exist. Many black residents lived along Federal Highway and farmed the rich muck and soil along the Intracoastal Waterway and planted fruit trees, orchids and vegetable gardens from the Boynton Hotel on the beach to Federal Highway. After 1925, all that changed. Black residents were forced to sell their homes and farms. Some families, such as Reverend Butler, who founded St. John Missionary Baptist Church, was violently attacked and forced to move from Boynton Beach Boulevard to Wells Avenue. The City legally created Boynton Colored Town from Wells Avenue to the canal and from Federal Highway to Seacrest. Since Blacks were no longer allowed to attend City Commission meetings, they formed their own City Council for Boynton Colored Town called the Boynton Negro Civic League. Robert Wells was elected its first leader and other residents were elected to the Negro Civic League Council. They petitioned the City to address various community issues such as street paving, lighting, electricity, water and sewerage and held community meetings. The League also organized community celebrations. After 1963, the Civil rights laws were passed outlawing segregation, and Boynton Colored Town and the Boynton Negro Civic League was dissolved and forgotten, but could still be found in old City Commission records. 6 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Robert Wells owned land and businesses near Federal Highway. In 1925, the City platted his property as the Wells subdivision as well as the Meeks, Andrews and the Meeks- Andrew subdivisions. Boynton Colored Town was segregated, but the residents were not included in the Town of Boynton. Although they were called subdivisions, many whites referred to the Black subdivisions as quarters. During slavery, blacks lived in areas designated as slave quarters. Wells Avenue became Main Street with black businesses such as the Continental Club, with entertainers such as Sam Cook, BB King, Ike and Tina Turner and other jazz and R &B entertainers. The famous Silas Green Show performed in the Continental Club parking lot. The Silas Green show from New Orleans, was an African - American owned and run variety tent show from 1904 to 1957, and was a part revue, music /comedy, minstrel show that told of adventures of coal -black Silas Green and tall "tannish" Lilas Bean from slavery times. Wells Avenue also had two churches, a masonic lodge, and the Boynton Elementary School, now Poinciana Elementary School. There were homes, schools, entertainment and more on Wells Avenue. The Heart of Boynton became a vibrant, thriving community with a Boynton Negro Civic League thanks to Robert E. Wells." Minister Wright thanked all and commented this proclamation brought a spirit of restoration to the City and his family's legacy was honored. He thanked Warren Adams, Historic Preservation Planner, and the Boynton Beach Historic Resource Preservation Board. He advised a website about Boynton Colored Town was being created through a Historic Preservation grant. He wished all a Happy New Year and expressed his hopes for bigger and better things for the City of Boynton Beach. 10.A. Discuss and approve the City of Boynton Beach Legislative Priority List for the 2017 State of Florida Legislative Session - Mat Forrest (Heard out of Order) . Mat Forrest, Ballard Partners, State Legislative Liaison, Governmental Affairs, Consultant for the City explained the 2017 Regularly Scheduled Session will start March 7th. At the start of the legislative cycle, there were 300 bills filed, where usually there are 1,800 to 2,000 filed for the session. He commented a third of the members of the House are brand new members. Of the 40 members of the Senate, 50% are brand new Senators, with both houses bringing new ideas. The Legislative delegation for this area has changed. The City is exclusively in Senator Jeff Clemons' District and a slight portion is in Representative Hager, Jacquet and Slosberg's District. The Legislature is in the Committee weeks leading up to Session and bills can be advanced and filed up until Session starts. The next Committee weeks will be on January 23 rd and February, 6t 13 th and 20 th Palm Beach County Days are March 7 th and 8 The driving force is to have a balanced State budget. The State looks at projections to determine expenditures, and the projections are flat and there is no surplus. This will result in existing or new projects being cut from the budget. Worse than that, the revenue projections are showing a deficit in 2018 and 2019 and the Legislature is proactively starting to cut the budget now. One legislative priority is recovery residences a /k/a sober homes. Representative 7 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Hager and Senator Clemons have been working on the issue. Legislation has not been introduced. They are waiting to push the measures forward and implementing as much as possible from the State Attorney's Task Force. Top issues important to the City were unfunded mandates. Legislation has been filed regarding Business Tax Receipt's which is a way for the State to come in and show municipalities how to place fees on local businesses. Cities have maintained it was their prerogative, just as the State would not like the Federal government showing them how they can impose taxes in their State. It was fought a few years ago, and Mr. Forrest foresaw it returning. Commissioner Casello asked about government -owned utilities and asked if there was any legislation that removed home rule authority for municipalities providing water and sewer services outside its municipal boundaries. Mr. Forrest commented the Legislature has been quiet on that issue and has not seen any legislation moving forward on it. It was a bigger issue years ago when utilities were getting into solar and who could and could not participate in the solar industry. There were also issues with some municipal and smaller county -owned municipal utility systems. Commissioner Casello noted the list contained actively seeking funding opportunities for a new Police facility, City Hall, a new fire station. Mr. Forrest recommended the City provide him with the project information and he would pursue it. Mr. Forrest worked with staff and they have identified a few water projects and a park project. He pointed out there is a lot more bureaucracy this year filing appropriation projects. He has to file an appropriation item and there is a lot more information required before a bill is filed. He cautioned an idea should really be vetted before seeking funding. This would pertain to the new Fire and Police Stations. Mr. Forrest agreed to talk with staff about the matter. Commissioner Romelus acknowledged Ben Jerkins, representing Senator Bobby Powell, was present. Mayor Grant commented anything Mr. Forrest could do to further transportation and the commuter rail in the City would be appreciated, noting Boynton Beach has been in the silent zone. Similar to Mayor Grant's comments, Commissioner Katz noted the City was undertaking much in the Federal Highway Corridor and obtaining funds for those roads would be good. Vice Mayor McCray noted funding for public housing was needed. The Cherry Hill project was ongoing and progress in the HOB was stalling. Any housing funds would be a great asset to the City. City Manager LaVerriere noted the City keeps a comprehensive list and old ideas that did not come to fruition are added to the next list. All bases were covered. She requested a motion to approve the list as amended. 8 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Motion Vice Mayor McCray and Commissioner Casello moved to approve the list as amended. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 13.G. Proposed Ordinance No. 17 -003 - Second Reading - Approve Ordinance prohibiting "Conversion Therapy." (Heard out of Order) Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 17 -003 by title only on second reading. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Mayor Grant opened public comment. No one came forward. City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote The vote was 5 -0. Mayor Grant requested hearing the below item prior to Public Audience. 6.B. Proposed Resolution No. R17 -006 - Authorize the City Manager to sign a Lease and Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light (FPQ to enable installation of a Solar Tree at Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to reconsider the agenda. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion Vote The motion unanimously passed. 9 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Sophia Eccleston, FPL External Affairs, and a colleague "Annush" was present to discuss donating solar trees to the City of Boynton Beach and explained solar trees are part of the SolarNow program which aims' to bring solar into communities. Customers participate and contribute $9 a month. FPL builds and maintains the solar within the communities and prioritizes where to situate them based on the levels of participation. Boynton Beach has some of the highest participation rates in Palm Beach County. Visuals of the trees were viewed. It was noted the solar power generated goes back to the communities. The trees look nice, inspire awareness and educate all generations on clean and solar energy. The donated tree is at no cost and is built and maintained by FPL. FPL considered several locations with staff and identified Oceanfront Park. Commissioner Casello inquired if people could plug in and learned FPL plans to put a bench and bollards for people to plug in to and charge up at no cost to the City. Vice Mayor McCray asked where else the trees were installed and learned they were installed at FPL headquarters in Juno Beach and at the Manatee Viewing Center in West Palm Beach. They were part of the first wave of installations to ensure they were appealing to the public. They are also offered to other cities. Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 4. PUBLIC AUDIENCE INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (at the discretion of the Chair, this 3 minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission) Lori Wilkinson, Chair of the Greater Boynton Foundation, announced the 5 th Annual Barrier Free 5K Run, Walk and Roll event at the Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park. There is a one mile race for young children and a 5K Run, Walk and Roll for those that are wheelchair bound. The concept is for people of all abilities to participate including those who do not walk. She distributed information and invited all to come out on Saturday, February 11 Registration can be done via paper or electronically. Last year, the honorary starter was Bella in her magic carriage. This year it is a replica 2010 Camero wheelchair that will be unveiled at the park on Friday, February 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. as Magic Wheels and Special Deals. All were invited to participate and see different items and projects from local entrepreneurs and micro - businesses that are run by those with special needs. 10 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Angel Jones, 909 SE 3 rd Street, had previously appeared before the Commission advising - about the Mignano Landscaping dump next to her parent's home. She distributed pictures advising the dump surpasses an eight -foot fence. On August, 18, 2015, Commissioner Merker had hoped there would be continued inspections and Mignano was given an 18 -month pilot program. She hoped the Mayor and City Commission were provided with the inspection reports. Next month, the pilot program will expire and she wanted to know how the City will proceed and when the vote takes place. She also queried if the public can review the inspection reports on the property over the last 18 months. Her family hired exterminators and had to pay over $1,000 for the first initial visit with a monthly cost after that. She had previously distributed pictures and copies of the Ordinance and asked if they walked the site to personally inspect it during the last nine months. The house in front of the dump was abandoned and purchased by a couple and is still on the market. She implored the City Commission not to renew the pilot program and mandate Mignano remove the dump. Residents started a petition to have it removed and never allow them to dump in the neighborhood again. Mignanos could dump where other companies dump their debris. Mayor Grant advised he did not plan on renewing it. He requested the City Manager send someone to check and inspect the property and he supported her request. Commissioners Katz and Romelus agreed. Commissioner Casello requested a report how many violations there were over this period of time. Reverend Wright, 713 NW 2 nd Street, had a discussion with Vice Mayor McCray and Ms. LaVerriere regarding the Police Department over patrolling the neighborhood. He acknowledged the Neighborhood Officer Program was to build dialogue with the community, which he favored, but he opposed officers parking on CRA property around businesses, stopping people from coming in and patronizing the establishment. He noted Family Dollar store was built and there are some blacks there, but they have nowhere to assemble. He complained the police were three and four deep in areas where residents assemble. He commented it was not a good practice and does not help build dialogue. Not all are dope sellers. He believed it was about controlling the neighborhood, the working class and poor people and it has to stop. They do not want a riot, but feel the City cannot have a better Boynton without discussion with the Police Department. He likened the situation to slavery. Clifford Bell, 13 Avenue, complained about the taxpayer money spent on 128 MLK Jr. Boulevard and 1213 NW 4 th Street with the Boynton Beach Police Department. He advised police sometimes sit for seven hours on MLK Jr. Boulevard, and they block the street for hours in Cherry Hill. He questioned taxpayer money being spent for Officers to sit there all day. Mayor Grant advised he saw them and approached them, but they are policing. They are on CRA property and not blocking anyone. He thought they were doing a great job, and are available on a moment's notice. Mr. Bell explained it was mostly minority areas and asked why they were not on Ocean Avenue. Mayor Grant explained they have a police station there and the Police are throughout the City. Commissioner Casello asked what problems were being created. Mr. Bell responded patrons do not want to stop because they feel antagonized by the Police Department. 11 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 They do not bother Mr. Bell, but it bothers his customers when people do not want to come back. He has seen people leave and be pulled over for no reason. Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern Drive, gave the Commission their report cards giving them all A's and Commissioner Romelus an A plus. Mr. Suss commented on the Presidential Inauguration and expressed his dislike for the incoming President. He expressed his concerns over fake news, Cabinet appointments, schools and private vouchers. He urged all to monitor Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and noted President -elect Trump wants to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency. He does not believe in global warming. Mr. Suss advised he would volunteer to help the high school ROTC program and wished all a Happy New Year. James DeVoursney, 2625 Lake Drive North, had concerns with parking and bike lanes on Federal Highway. He commented it is difficult to enter the right -of -way when pulling out of his street near Casa Del Mar, as there are trucks and cars parked and it is difficult to see oncoming traffic or a cyclist. The cyclist has to leave the bike lane, drive on Federal Highway and return to the bike lane and there could be an accident. Commissioner Casello asked if the vehicles were construction worker vehicles and learned they were. City Manager LaVerriere advised the Building Department could pay them a courtesy visit to alleviate the issue. Vice Mayor McCray also commented although Federal Highway was owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, the City could police the issue. Dr. DeVoursney announced he met and endorsed the new Community Standards Supervisor. Alexandra Wilson, 1202 NW 5 th Street, was talking with long- standing residents in District II and shared their concerns about redeveloping District II. She agreed with Minister Wright and the Bells as there are not a lot of places residents can get together to have a good time and asked if the City could provide benches or palm trees at Heritage Park. She thought it would be helpful to have a place to congregate without interruption by the Police Department. She noted re- election was in March and they need the City Commission to be on top of this. Vice Mayor McCray represents District II and he proposed to the CRA to put a pavilion and benches, but his colleagues voted it down. They did not want to put a park there, but then wanted to spend $400,000 for a dog park. She could obtain the record from the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Grant also pointed out the City was updating its Strategic Plan on March 28 and the budget in July and that is when they would review capital improvements. Commissioner Casello advised he had voted against the park and the City has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars at the Hester Center and have a beautiful park at Sara Sims where people could gather. Vice Mayor McCray suggested Commissioner Casello visit Sara Sims Park as it was not beautiful. Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27 Way, requested smoker's outposts along Ocean Avenue and the City provided trash receptacles. She commented she sweeps cigarette butts outside her family's businesses and thought one was needed at Dewey Park. She 12 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 thanked all for the City's efforts to expedite the construction in front of the water plant as after months of waiting, it was now completed. She recommended not using the firm again and publicizing the name of the firm since they did nothing for a month. She supported changes on Boynton Beach Boulevard and asked about public input as she would be happy to attend a meeting. Rae Whitely, 223 NE 12 Avenue, noted there were several developments ongoing in the City and establishments such as Lowes. There were also mom and pop establishments and hardware stores. He inquired if there could be an agreement with developers to obtain supplies from local vendors. No one else coming forward, Public Comments was closed. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City advisory boards. The following Regular (Reg) and Alternate (Alt) Student (Stu) and Nonvoting Stu (N/V Stu) openings exist: Arts Commission: 2 Regs and 2 Alts Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals: 2 Regs and 2 Alts Library Bd: 2 Regs and 2 Alts Senior Advisory Bd: 3 Regs and 2 Alts Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to nominate Andrew Richardson to the Senior Advisory Board. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to nominate Jean Young to the Senior Advisory Board. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion. Vote 13 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 The motion unanimously passed. 6. 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. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -005 - Authorize the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District and the City of Boynton Beach for the City's stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Fourth Cycle Permit. B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -006 - Authorize the City Manager to sign a Lease and Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to enable installation of a Solar Tree at Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park. C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -007 - Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant that was awarded to the City for the purchase and installation of a multi - purpose, accessible playground at Barrier Free Park and other related improvements, accept the grant and execute the Grant Agreement subject to the approval of the City Attorney. D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -008 - Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Water Service outside the City limits with James M Colby and Sherry A Colby for the property at 1101 Peak Road, Lantana, FL 33462. E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -009 - Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Water Service outside of the City limits with Angela Edythe Erb and Ross A Caranci for the property at 7089 Lawrence Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436. F. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -010 - Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign an Agreement with Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, on behalf of The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at Florida Atlantic University of Boca Raton, FL to review and update the City's Strategic Plan in the amount of $16,297. G. Approve the list of top ranked qualifiers as determined by the Evaluation Committee from the submissions received in response to the "Request for Qualifications for Professional Survey and Mapping Services "; RFQ No. 067 - 2821-16/TP and authorize City Staff to conduct negotiations for compensation 14 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 with the recommended qualifiers according to Florida State Statute 287.55, Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). Commissioner Casello pulled this item noting the evaluation committee rated the top three companies, but companies three and four had tied. He asked the Board to allow four participants instead of the three. Vice Mayor McCray favored doing so and learned the City Commission had the discretion to use the four companies. (Commissioner Katz left the dais at 7:49 p.m.) Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to have four companies. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. (Commissioner Katz not present for the vote.) H. Approve the list of top ranked qualifiers as determined by the Evaluation Committee from the submissions received in response to the "Request for Qualifications for Cured -In -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining, RFQ No. 057 - 2821- 16/TP, as pre - qualified Contractors with the skills, experience and requisite products needed to successfully perform Cured -In -Place Pipe Lining. I. Approve the one -year extension for RFPs /Bids and/ or piggy -backs for the procurement of services and /or commodities as described in the written report for January 17, 2017 - "Request for Extensions and /or Piggybacks ". J. Accept the written report to the Commission for purchases over $10,000 for the month of December 2016. K. Approve the minutes from the Regular City Commission meeting held on January 3, 2017. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. (Commissioner Katz not present for the vote.) 7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 15 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -011 - Authorize utilizing National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (Natl IPA) contract #151089 "Body Worn Cameras and Storage System" and authorize the City Manager to sign a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and any related documents to purchase body worn cameras and a five (5) year subscription with Evidence.com for the storage of all video related to the body worn cameras, subject to the City Attorney's review and approval. The National IPA contract was competitively bid by the City of Tucson, AZ and satisfies the City's competitive bid requirements. Requesting Commission approval to utilize $49,737.92 for the cost of the cameras (including shipping) from the Federal Forfeiture Law Enforcement Trust Fund. The five (5) year subscription of Evidence.com for unlimited storage cost is $512,046 to be paid from the departmental budget. Motion Commissioner Romelus moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Commissioner Casello thought the body cameras were overdue since the Corey Jones tragedy. (Commissioner Katz returned to the dais at 7:50 p.m.) Jeff Katz, Chief, Boynton Beach Police Department, thanked the City Commission for the support as the Department has been looking into this since October 2015. An employee committee was formed, chaired by Captain DeGulio and 10 others, to study the cameras from various different perspectives including Union, Legal and technology. He asked the committee, because it was such a large purchase, to look at early adopting agencies that had worn and had a body camera program to learn about issues they encountered so the City would not duplicate efforts or spend money that would not be put to good use. The committee looked at a variety of camera systems and obtained input from Officer's wearing them and the Department was excited about using them because it serves as a defense for baseless complaints against Officers. Chief Katz ran the Internal Affairs section for eight years and nine out of 10 times, the video showed Officers followed protocol. In that one . instance there was a problem, there was evidence of the issue. He thought the cameras were beneficial for due process, he supports them and they are beneficial from both a police and public standpoint. Vice Mayor McCray asked when the cameras will be turned off and learned the current policy mandates that any substantive action law enforcement will take will be recorded. There are specific instances when the cameras will not be on such as when an Officer is lawfully conducting a strip search of a prisoner. There are regulations codified in Florida Statutes with respect to public records and documentation. There will be certain things that are not public record or that cannot be released which he listed. Commissioner Casello asked about officer discretion and learned there is very little 16 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 discretion which the Officers do not mind. It is the best way to protect themselves from complaints. Vice Mayor McCray asked about the Statute of Limitations regarding videos and records. Chief Katz explained the expensive part of the program is the storage. There is a 90 -day retention period for all videos and a four -year retention for videos tied to a police pursuit or a high liability issue. Florida Public Records law also dictates retention for videos that are evidentiary. The video is stored in a cloud -based storage solution, which is also used by the CIA. It is a subscription based program which costs about $100,000 a year for hardware and storage. This would equip 80 officers with two cameras, one for on duty and one for off duty. The $100,000 had been budgeted. Commissioner Casello asked about complaints. Chief Katz reiterated, from experience, nine out of ten complaints with a video, exonerates officers from alleged wrong doing. When Officers exercise their authority in public against people accused of breaking the law, the Officer is subject to criticism. Having the video is beneficial to the department as most of the time, the Officers acted appropriately. Vice Mayor McCray asked when officers are sitting in front of Cherry Hill if the cameras will be on and learned they would. Mayor Grant requested the Department create another public service video to talk about what will happen with the cameras and explained the benefits so the community knows why the body cameras are so important and was advised the Department would. Commissioner Romelus thought the City owed this to law enforcement personnel and citizens. There should be concrete proof what happened as people put their lives at risk and the cameras protect their integrity. She thanked the Department and Officers and supported the item. Mayor Grant opened Public Comment. Woodrow Hay, 427 NW 5th Avenue, asked if there would be consequences when Officers should have had the cameras on and learned it was being codified in policy, personnel are subject to disciplinary action. A policy is being drafted and they have to collectively bargain the item. Rae Whitely, 223 NE 12 th , loves the body cameras. His concern is officer discretion. After discussions with the Chief, and having family members that are sworn police officers, he noted situations arise in seconds. If the cameras are off and an incident arises, the officer will miss it. He emphasized the policy has to be right. otherwise there is nothing to hold the officers accountable. He and the Chief always had an open door policy about concerns and it could be discussed further. Vice Mayor McCray reiterated he had asked the Chief when officers are sitting at Cherry Hill, the cameras will be running. There was no discretion. Jarred Wiseman, POB 17165, Plantation, Regional Manager for VIEVU, a body camera company whose brand is the Safariland Group, was present. He asked the City 17 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Commission to oppose this item and require the purchase of body cameras, software and cloud storage go through a competitive RFP bid, to ensure the City receives the best technology for the best price. He understood there were alternative methods of purchasing, but the piggyback proposal was from Tucson and was awarded to Taser almost two years ago. The technology has changed and the cameras reviewed two years ago in the RFP process no longer exist or are no longer on the market. The City ordered a camera from them to review, but the company was never allowed to make a presentation or present their software. Mr. Wiseman explained Safariland is a premier manufacturer for over 50 years and has over 32 brands. In the past, the City has used their body armor, tactical armor, body shields, holsters and duty gear. They provide body cameras for Miami Dade, using 1,500 cameras and recently won the New York Police Department RFP; beating Taser by having lower prices and better technology. Mr. Wiseman noted the proposal was for $561,000. If piggybacked on the Miami /Dade contract, the contract would be under $400,000 realizing a 30% savings. The benefits to a piggyback are better products, quicker time and better pricing and the City was not getting any one of them. The cameras tested in 2014, are no longer available, and since introduced, companies have increased technology. There was no apples -to- apples comparison. VIEVU developed the first and only auto activation system, which would resolve some of the issues under discussion. Because the City did not go through the competitive process, the City is unaware of it. He explained when the gun is un- holstered; the body camera is automatically turned on. It also has a 30 second pre- record before the gun is un- holstered. If Googling shootings, one will see how many shootings take place where body cameras were not activated. Officers are trained for safety and first take their gun out, forgetting to turn on the cameras. VIEVU has 85% of the holster market in the country and they are the only one that can create a resolution to the issue. It is a wireless solution now and it will be wireless in the near future. He respectfully asked as a trusted partner to protect the officers' lives, the Commission oppose the piggyback deal and allow them and other vendors to competitively bid. Mayor Grant recognized Al Jacquet, State Representative, District 88 who was present. Mayor Grant opened Public Comment. Herb Suss asked about the number of cameras needed and learned 80 road patrol officers would need 160 cameras one for on duty and one for off duty times. Mr. Suss asked if the technology was current and thought the benefits afforded by VIEVU and the holster made sense. Chief Katz thought every vendor has its opportunity to distinguish itself regarding body cameras and through the search process they experienced changes in the camera technology so much they became interested in a second iteration of the camera originally under consideration. Technology is rapidly advancing and they took into consideration the ease of use, weight of the camera, location of the camera, and its ability to integrate with smart tasers. When tasers are deployed, the 18 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 cameras activate. The committee considered a variety of factors for over a year and feel they made a sound decision. There may be cheaper options or options that offer higher clarity or night vision enhancement and others, but the Department does not want cameras with ultra -high definition views because they do not want a camera that will .pick up something the human eye cannot. They do not want night vision because officers do not have night vision. He endorsed the committee's work and thought the correct balance was struck. Mr. Suss questioned if purchasing from Arizona was better than staying local. Chief Katz acknowledged Safariland is a fine company and where they are rooted is inconsequential. He requested the Commissioners support. Mr. Suss was glad the officers have some kind of protection. Commissioner Katz asked if the technology under consideration included the holster activation and the 30- second prior to incident record activation. Chief Katz responded the camera they propose to purchase does have 30 second prior recording, but does not have the holster activation. Vice Mayor McCray asked if the committee looked at the Safariland proposal and learned they did. Commissioner Casello asked if the Chief was satisfied with the committee's selection and he would recommend acceptance of the selection and learned he would. Kenneth Banks, 411 NE 27 Avenue, thanked the City Commission and the Chief for introducing the body cameras. He is a family member of Corey Jones and commented one of the worst things is not knowing what happened. He lives here and wants security for him and others, noting there are three or four killings in the nation each day. He requested the City Commission heavily support body cameras because the public needs to know what happened, and they protect the officers and citizens. Transparency is needed and cameras do not lie. Floyd Zonenstein, 2620 NE 1 St Court, former retired Police Officer injured in the line of Duty wholeheartedly supported body cameras. He is also a former Boynton Parking Enforcement Officer. The Chief gave them body cameras to try and they worked out well. He advised when people know they are being photographed and recorded, they were a lot nice Irwin Cineus, 400 NW 5 th Lane, commented body cameras were a step in the right direction. He asked if a citizen can protect themselves and video tape or use their phones to videotape an incident. Chief Katz responded as long as a member of the public does not interfere with a law enforcement function, citizens can videotape in the public domain. Any government official who says not, should be questioned. Mr. Cineus commented about community engagement with the police that would walk the beat in the neighborhood, and who would get out of the car and interact with residents. Chief Katz commented they have such programs and he offered to review them with him. 19 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Vote The motion unanimously passed. B. Approve a one -year renewal for the "ANNUAL SUPPLY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE (LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA) Bid No. 025 - 2821- 15 /JMA to Brenntag Mid -South Inc. of Orlando, FL with a $45.00 per ton increase from $498 per ton to $543 per ton. This product will be ordered on an "As Needed" basis for the estimated annual expenditure of $150,000. Colin Groff, Assistant City Manager, in response to a question posed by Mayor Grant, explained Sodium Hydroxide is used in water treatment to raise the PH of the water after staff lowers it to treat the water. Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Vice Mayor McCray queried if the microphones were malfunctioning. He was having trouble hearing some speakers. 8. CODE COMPLIANCE and LEGAL SETTLEMENTS - None 9. PUBLIC HEARING 7 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission. 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Discuss and approve the City of Boynton Beach Legislative Priority List for the 2017 State of Florida Legislative Session - Mat Forrest This item was addressed earlier in the meeting. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 12. NEW BUSINESS 20 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17 -012 - Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the CRA funding of a Community Standards Outreach Coordinator for FY 16/17 for an amount not to exceed $134,000. Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. B. Accept the ranking of the proposers as determined by the Evaluation Committee for the Request for Qualifications for Town Square Redevelopment, RFQ No. 004 - 1210- 17 /JMA. The Committee also recommends that the Commission request the three (3) top ranked submittals be moved onto Part II of the process. Mr. Groff gave a brief presentation, noting the City Commission is still within the cone of silence. Staff drafted the RFQ, and the final draft was in October. The selection committee selected a short list of teams to come forward with a conceptual design and cost estimate. The next step is to make the final team selection which they plan to do on March 21 and have contract approval on April 4 A Request for Proposals was issued detailing the project criteria and the selection process. Responses from interested developers, which included their background and experience with these types of projects was included. The selection committee reviewed and scored the proposals. The ranked list is before the Board and the scoring team recommended the top three teams move forward to the second phase. The selection team was comprised of Lori LaVerriere, City Manager; Mike Simon, Interim CRA Executive Director; Andrew Mack, Development Director; Jeff Livergood, Public Works Director; Linda Cross, Chair, CRA Advisory Board; and Ryan Wheeler, Engineer, Planning and Development Board member. Four teams submitted proposals and Boynton Vision LLC; E21- Real Estate Solutions, LLC; and MCC LLC were selected. The firms will be invited back to present their conceptual plans and a financial package to the selection committee. The meetings will be open to the public, but, by law, the public will not have any interaction with the teams. The committee will score the teams and the top ranked team will need to be approved by the City Commission. Once approved, staff negotiates a contract for Phase I, which was a master plan for the Town Square and 30% plans for the public building and spaces, so they can price it. When the contract is in place, there will be several meetings and public input. Once that is complete, staff will negotiate a Phase II contract to move forward to build the project. 21 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Commissioner Casello suggested if one of the three respondents moving onto Phase II decides to drop out, the City Commission extend an invitation to the fourth team. He favored receiving as many good ideas or proposals as possible. Mr. Groff commented staff had no objection to have the fourth respondent on standby within the first 10 days, one of the top three teams decides not to participate. Commissioner Romelus noted none of the groups are minority -owned businesses, and she would favor a team that is from the area with at least 30% minority. Mr. Groff explained each team has 10 to 12 companies involved and it was anticipated many of them would have local and minority businesses, pointing out it was contained in the RFP. It will be used in the scoring and receive a higher score. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve with the 10 -day provision and the fourth respondent moves in. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. C. Discussion of Denson Pool Hours of Operation. Vice Mayor McCray requested this discussion item be placed on the agenda. Vice Mayor McCray wanted this item discussed noting this year the weather has been hot and students were out of school. (Commissioner Romelus left the dais at 8:28 p.m.) Vice Mayor McCray did not understand why the pool was not open for youth to swim, and commented if the weather permits, the pool needs to be open so anyone that wants to swim can. He asked City Manager LaVerriere why it was closed and was told it was for maintenance and commented maintenance has not taken place. He noted youth need something to do and money should not be the issue. He noted they were trying to save $8,000 or $11,000, but when it comes to District II, he feels awful it was a money issue when the City should be offering services. Residents pay taxes and the District should receive the same amount and treatment as anyone else. Mayor Grant agreed with Vice Mayor McCray's comments and wanted it open during the weekends or holidays when students have off from school. Commissioner Katz noted City Manager LaVerriere had indicated that based -on past usage, that was what necessitated the closing of the pool and she recommended, holidays from school was an opportunity for students not in school to swim and on Saturdays. He supported a review of when schools are closed and Saturdays, but not blanket opening during these time periods as there are maintenance needs and issues as usage was virtually non - existent during this time period. Vice Mayor McCray 22 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 explained maintenance was always scheduled, noting that recently a pump broke, but it should not be hinged on maintenance needs. He wanted the pool to be open and give all a fair chance to use the amenity. When something needs to be fixed, it will be fixed. City Manager LaVerriere explained the City received a complaint in August there was not enough open swim time. Staff reviewed the hours and extended the hours quite a bit through the spring and summer during the last budget year. The reason for closing the pool in December and January was not just for maintenance, it also offset the added cost of personnel for the expanded hours. The City can keep the pool open this year, but it has budget impact which was included in the meeting backup as well as other options, however, she noted 10 people used the pool in the entire month of December and again in January. Staff felt there would be less of an impact to close for those two months to offset the added expense. (Commissioner Romelus returned at 8:32 p.m.) If the City Commission opts to open the pool during those two months, City Manager LaVerriere will adjust the budget accordingly or the City Commission can consider opening the pool on Saturdays and days when students are out of school. Vice Mayor McCray hoped the City Commission would open the pool and commented youth do not participate and the City has poor performance getting the word out about what is occurring in the City. He thought it should be publicized and posted. He commented if you build it they will come. If the hours are provided, youth will use the pool. Youth have free time. Commissioner Casello favored expanding the pool hours to include Saturdays and school holidays. Commissioner Katz commented if it showed there is a high frequency use, it was reasonable to expand the hours during those two months. He thought based on the low usage in the past, taking this step would indicate if they need to take the next step. He supported opening on Saturdays and holidays. Vice Mayor McCray clarified to the City Manager, who stated to her upstairs, she thought December and January were the maintenance months and then she mentioned the budget. He did not want youth shut out. Weather permitting, in December and January, youth should be able to swim. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to have the pool open on Saturdays and when they are out of school on holidays. If attendance increased, the City Commission could revisit the issue. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 23 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 D. Invitation to City Age conference in Ft. Lauderdale February 22 and 23 rd . Mayor Grant requested to attend the full City Age conference and requested one night hotel expenses on the 22 " He would be willing to commute back the next day, but preferred to stay the night to attend the reception and be present early the next morning. Vice Mayor McCray asked how much money was placed in the budget for travel for all elected officials and how much was spent. City Manager LaVerriere agreed to provide the information to him the next day. Vice Mayor McCray explained he needed the figures to watch the budget. He agreed to bring back conference information. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve the cost. Mayor Grant did not have an estimated cost of the hotel, but requested $100 and he would pay for anything over the $100. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 13. LEGAL A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 17 -001 - SECOND READING - Approve Riverwalk Future Land Use Map amendment (LUAR 16 -003) from Local Retail Commercial (LRC) to Mixed Use Core (MXC). Agent: Steven S. Wherry of Greenspoon Marder, P.A. for Shaul Rikman of Isram Riverwalk, LLC, property owner. Attorney Cherof explained there were a few items that were related as Ordinances 17- 001 and 17 -002, which were a Future Lane Use Map (FLUM) Amendment and Rezoning approval respectively. There were other related items which were a Community Design Plan Appeal, Height Exception and Major Site Plan modification and they are treated as quasi - judicial items. He suggested letting the applicant make his presentation on all the items at one time, but separate motions were needed for each item. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to remove Items C, D and E from the table. Commissioner Romelus seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. 24 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Attorney Cherof read Proposed Ordinance No. 17 -001 by title only on second reading and Proposed Ordinance No. 17 -002, by title only on second reading. Steve Wherry, Esq., 200 E. Broward Blvd, on behalf of the applicant, Isram Realty, consented to consolidating the presentation into one and agreed the vote should occur separately. Attorney Cherof administered an oath to anyone intending to testify. Attorney Wherry explained this meeting will address the second reading for the Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning application. At the last City Commission meeting on January 3 the City Commission tabled items C, D and E. He acknowledged what is before the City Commission and part of the record is the staff analysis and staff report for each item as well as the record and recommendations of the City's Planning and Development Board and the applicant's applications and justification statements which amply demonstrate, by substantial and competent evidence, the applications meet the required criteria for each application. Attorney Wherry explained Jiro Yates, FSMY Architects and Planners, will review the site plan, provide an overview and narrate the video. They considered answers to the questions posed at the last meeting made by members of the public on January 3, 2017. Following the presentation by Mr. Yates, they will address the questions and comments. He advised Dennis Flynn, Civil Engineer; Brian Kelley, Traffic Engineer; and Shaul Rikman, Chairman Isram Realty; Mattie Rikman, CEO Isram Realty; Borruck Cohen, COO, Isram Realty; and Shawn Gorbel, CIO, Isram Realty were present. Mr. Yates, 888 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, gave a presentation of the building as seen from the rights -of -way. Outdoor dining will be added to frontage on Federal Highway. A new structure would house a deli or coffee shop and the north side would also have the same. The existing Wells Fargo Bank is not part of the property. Wendy's will be revamped to new standards. The building will be 140/150 feet back from the bridge. Different materials such as wood and aluminum panels, horizontal and glass railings will be used. A restaurant will be in the front. There is a public access plaza along the water. A view from the pool deck was shown, which was about 50,000 square feet, which is a green roof element for private dog walking, the pool and other amenities was viewed. A view from across the Intracoastal to the building was shown. Another video from a pedestrian standpoint was viewed south on Federal Highway showing a wide sidewalk with shaded areas with benches for people to enjoy. They are working with the City to provide Art in Public Places and for art to attract the public. A view of the pedestrian connection was viewed as was the drop off area by the lobby. Although it is private land, it is open to the public. There will be an easement created, outdoor dining that could also be used by Prime Catch and they were working with the City to have the area be multi - functional for events, art shows, highlight kinetic art and provide an area for people to enjoy. 25 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Mayor Grant asked if there was a wrap- around to the south end of the building and learned there was. A walkway continues along the south side adjacent to the mangroves with benches. Plans for artwork on the side and a diagram showing the intended park on the side was in the meeting materials. Mr. Wherry answered questions posed by the public at the last meeting as follows: Susan Oyer had noted the plan showed palm trees that do not provide shade and are poor CO2 generators and asked if they could plant more shade trees. Attorney Wherry advised they added a good number of shade trees, but there are limits in terms of adding shade trees. Most opportunities for shade trees exist in pervious areas and are located in islands by surface parking or adjacent to structures. Due to the size of the canopies and root ball, they require a certain amount of space to thrive. They believe they maximized the shade trees in the site. If staff can identify additional opportunities, they are open to the suggestion as shade trees make the site more comfortable. Ms. Oyer had also asked to add roof top gardens. Attorney Wherry noted the pool and amenity deck is heavily landscaped which could be considered a rooftop garden. The buildings, at maximum height, do not provide opportunities for roof top gardens as they will have air conditioning, condensers and other types of equipment that do not leave much space for a roof top garden. It is also not safe. The pool and garden area on the rooftop was approximately one -acre, located above parking and some small retail space. The video showed Joann Fabrics, Walgreens and Wendy's as renovated. The question was if the tenants were supportive of renovating. Attorney Wherry responded they cannot get a written agreement without an approved site plan, but without exception, all of the tenants that will remain support the changes. Tenant spaces are leases for interiors of existing structures. Renovation of the exterior is within Isram's purview. Another question pertained to what plans were in place for fire access in the rear corner of the site. Ms. Oyer had heard there would be collapsible planters so fire trucks can access the area. Attorney Wherry explained the building is a Type 1 building which uses certain building materials that are non - flammable such as non - flammable concrete. The building is fully sprinklered, smoke exhausted and fire truck access to the rear of the property was through the site plan review process and was something that is not required. They are required to provide access roads so the exterior of the ground level is within 450 feet of the access road, which they meet. The architect was working with the Building Department to coordinate using fire hydrants and /or standpipes to be at locations to be approved should they require additional fire protection features. Isram was willing to do that. Mike Fitzpatrick had commented there were three acres to the south consisting of mangroves that should be included and conserved He asked about the status of the three acres and if was possible to add a walkway with a locking gate between the 26 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida - January 17, 2017 Riverwalk project and Seagate of Gulfstream. Attorney Wherry explained it is a separate parcel unrelated to the project, and they are not proposing any type of construction or walkway. Brian Edwards wanted the building to be 75 feet and thought it was ugly. He noted the building height is designed to be 100 feet which complies with the City's Consolidated Plan and it is more appealing than the current --old Winn Dixie. Attorney Wherry explained the building was 100 feet from the roof level and there is an additional five feet for aesthetic screening, architectural features, and stairway access to the roof. Functional and aesthetic elements reach the 105 height Nancy Hogan did not think the project was presented to scale as the Intracoastal Waterway was narrow there and the boats appear overly large. Attorney Wherry explained FSMY designed the project and entered the data into software to provide a 3- D video. All was to scale and there was nothing in the video that was deceptive. Ms. Hogan had also asked how a 15 foot or more setback was possible if the Code required a zero -foot setback. Mayor Grant commented City staff will provide the answer. Herb Suss had asked if the developer checked with the U.S. Coast Guard regarding permitting for docking boats. Attorney Wherry explained Isram does not plan to develop docks for the boats at this time. Prime Catch has an existing dock in the general site area people could use to dock. There are no new docks planned as part of the project. Are any federal agencies required to grant approvals for permits related to the project? Attorney Wherry explained they are not aware of any Federal agency that is required to review any aspect of the project. Mayor Grant had asked if the project and the pedestrian walkway was dog friendly and learned it would; all Isram properties are dog friendly. He had also asked if the bus stops can be enhanced with benches to provide ample seating, but in a design to limit the ability of individuals to lie down and sleep. Attorney Wherry explained bus benches that are aesthetically pleasing will be designed in a way to limit the ability of people to sleep. Mayor Grant also had commented there was a discrepancy between the old and new traffic plan. Attorney Wherry explained when they first started the project nearly two years ago, they did not have the new retail on Federal Highway, so the total commercial square footage was lower and so was trip generation. When staff asked them to consider the retail structures on Federal Highway, they agreed, it affected the total square footage dedicated to commercial uses that required them to update the traffic analysis. The updated analysis was why there were two different traffic counts. Does Isram plan to add an Uber stop or a 10 to 15 minute drop off location near the entrance? Attorney Wherry responded not at this time. Eventually people will use transportation other than their own vehicles. They do not want traffic circulation in the 27 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 interior of the site impacted. People may order an Uber but they can add an Uber stop if appropriate. Mayor Grant had asked what provisions were made for recycling commercial garbage and learned there will be recycling bins. for restaurants. Try to preserve as many existing trees as possible along the Intracoastal. Attorney Wherry explained all the trees on the property were surveyed and they are mostly invasive Fichus trees that are not scheduled for preservation. Trees that are not invasive will be relocated within the site to the extent they can be preserved. A photograph shown at the January 3 rd meeting depicting residential single - family homes near City Scape has a questionable frame of reference. Someone wanted to know what distance the photograph was taken from the residential property and the distance between the residential property and City Scape building. Attorney Wherry commented several photos were taken to demonstrate that high -rise buildings can exist next to single - family home communities and each one maintains separate characteristics. The high -rise buildings are adjusted to be compatible with adjacent single family home communities. Attorney Wherry advised he would supply the dimensions, as he did not have them handy. Can a left turn lane at the western exit be installed? Attorney Wherry commented it would be a challenge to add a left turn lane near the western exit due to the County and State's separation requirements for a full access opening. He did not think there was an opportunity to install one at this time. Will the project include plans or programming of activities for the Intracoastal Boardwalk area? Attorney Wherry explained the project will include a provision for a public access easement which they will have recorded prior to permitting. One element included in the public access easement was the ability of the City to create programming if it was wanted in this area. They would also describe what typical hours of operation would be. Parks in the City operate from sunrise to sunset and he suggested similar hours be applied to the access easement there was a special event planned. Isram plans to have some activities for its residents. The City would pay for City events and Isram will pay for Isram events. Rich Tufano had previously inquired about the future of Joanne Fabrics and if a food store or specialty grocer would be located in project. Attorney Wherry explained Joann Fabric still has a number of years on the lease and they cannot bring in a specialty grocer with that lease in place. If Joann Fabrics chooses not to renew the lease or relocate, Isram can consider other uses to help activate and improve the mix of uses in the project area. Commissioner Casello asked about the seawall and learned Isram Realty would be responsible for maintaining the seawall, building and property security. 28 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Commissioner Katz had asked for the details regarding the public access easement and hours of access. Attorney Wherry commented it was addressed earlier, but the details are subject to negotiation by the City Attorney and the City Commission and then recorded. Attorney Wherry noted David Katz, Chair of the Planning and Development Board, had asked if Isram could convert existing parking to increase the number of handicapped spaces and if so, if they could be near Walgreens or Joanns Fabric and on the east side of Joanns Fabrics. The design team noted they have a surplus of parking, but if they brought the parking to the required number, they could convert some standard spaces to handicapped. If it is the will of the City Commission, Isram would do so. There were no further responses to the questions posed at the last meeting. Attorney Wherry explained the criteria for approval of the plan to amend the current land use designation from Local Retail Commercial to Mixed -use Core and the rezoning, converting from the current Community Commercial C -3 to Mix -use 4 are identical, but pertain to different sections of the LDRs. The responses they provided are applicable to both those requests and specific to the criteria that have to be met. The staff analysis and Isram's justification statements details the criteria and how the project meets the requirements. A number of the requirements were already placed in the record and if there are any questions or concerns about the criteria, they can address them. If no questions, the applicant met the burden with the record at hand. Attorney Wherry clarified 'he was referring to the City staff PZ memorandum No. 16 -043, dated October 13, 2016, and also to the Community Design Appeal application memorandum from City staff PZ No. 16 -051. Together with the application and justifications referred to in the memo, Isram amply demonstrate they met all the applicable criteria. They agree with staff regarding recommendations and findings regarding the Height Exception as contained in PZ memo No. 16 -052 dated December 20, which addresses the criteria and staff's findings relating to the height exception. All of the .staff reports were contained in the meeting materials. Attorney Wherry commented they agreed with the Master Site Plan Modification (MSPM), Memo No. PZ 16 -049 dated December 15, 2016 which details staff's findings and recommendations regarding the conditions of approval with reference to Isram's application. If there are questions, they can address them on a case -by -case basis. They entered into the record evidence of a substantial competent nature suitable to support approval for the five items. Mayor Grant opened public comment Edward Tedtmann, 869 NW 8 th Avenue, had a concern regarding a conflict of interest by Vice Mayor McCray accepting a $3,000 contribution from the Rikman family. They do not live, nor is their property in his District. He thought Vice Mayor McCray should 29 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 recuse himself from voting. If he fails to do so, he recommended Mayor Grant silence Vice Mayor McCray in regard to any further voting on this project. He thought the campaign contribution was a ruse and a way to hide a bribe. He expressed he and others in Boynton Beach were disgusted. Vice Mayor McCray explained the contributions from Riverwalk comprised 22% of his campaign dollars. When said and done, the figure will be less than 10% because of the support he has received for the vision of Boynton Beach and from the residents of District II. He supported the Consolidated Plan and Riverwalk since inception because of the tax benefits to the City and CRA. The developer has assured him he would work with the churches in the HOB to help provide jobs. It is not a conflict of interest; he was running a campaign. He was not being bought and would not be silenced. Lori Porgess, Casa Costa, 450 N. Federal Highway, could not see why anyone would be against the project and expressed safety was her primary concern. She is less than 1,000 feet from this meeting, but could not walk to it because she would have to pass pimps and prostitutes by CVS, pass pawn and liquor shops, and closed stores and vacant lots. The only thing lit up after Bud's closes in the evenings is KFC. She is a guardian ad litem and noted many foster families live in Boynton Beach. They complain about gunshots, drugs and several have moved out of the area. She has lived in the area for six and a half years and obtained a concealed weapon license because she is afraid to walk the dog at night. She supports development because it brings modernization, increases tax revenues, jobs, and restores blighted areas. She wanted to create a Las Olas or Atlantic Avenue, create shops and restaurants and keep Boynton Beach money in Boynton Beach to frequent its own establishments. She thought they must change things here and staying stagnant was suicidal for Boynton Beach. Mary Nagle, Acting President, Boynton Intracoastal Group (BIG), explained BIG is part of 2,500 residents and six communities which she listed. They reached out to neighbors and expanded to other communities to support each other. They objected to Riverwalk based on the height, density, traffic, environment, aesthetics, compatibility and balance. She thought having a 10 -story building seemed out of whack. Seagate has residents that are excited about the project, but they feel the traffic is already bad, the density is there, but it will not work as well as they all hope. She noted Isram has an excellent reputation, and thought the town and Seagate will benefit. Residents did not feel they were being heard and understood. She thanked Mayor Grant and Commissioner Romelus and gifted them with Whose Listening tee shirts and commented the other three Commissioners deserve another chance. She hoped future developers should contact other larger groups so they could be part of the change. Mike Fitzpatrick, 175 SW 2 nd Street, noted the video did not show the exit on Woolbright Road. He thought if people wanted to live in a concrete canyon, people should have moved to Hollywood. Boynton Beach did not want solid 10 -story buildings when the City residents voted for a 35 -foot limit and was told that was not their intent. 30 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 He thought the adjacent three acres would have helped break up the project, noting when he spoke with Isram a year ago, they were happy to give up the three acres and now they are not. He asked what the City would receive from these concessions and thought it was very little. It was not what the citizens wanted and he thought the only person getting anything back from the project was the $4,000 to $5,000 going into Vice Mayor McCray's campaign account. Robert Lewis, 350 N. Federal Highway, Apt. 510, commented it was not safe for residents to go out after dark on Federal Highway as there are homeless people and problems with addicts especially due to sober homes. Federal Highway, Ocean Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard are main thoroughfares and people travelling through South Florida see Boynton Beach and it is not good. Every community that developed from Miami to Jupiter has had preservation committees and each planning commission heard them and responded. The City Commission knows crime has to be cleaned up in the community. Residents have waited nine years for 500 Ocean to be developed and cannot wait another nine years for another development. The site is valuable property that backs to the Intracoastal Waterway. Mr. Rikman indicated he wanted to build luxury apartments. Even if opposed to higher height, it was something to be proud of. Alexandra Seltzer, of the Palm Beach Post reported the Mayor hesitated to give approval because he had questions he would submit. He heard the responses. He commented the City Commission received an affirmative traffic report and hoped they would vote to approve the project because it was something the community needs. Maureen Tufano, 205A N. High Point Boulevard, understood the property was bought years ago by Isram at a foreclosure sale. They could have turned it around similar to Sunshine Square, but did not and Winn Dixie is out of business. She did not think the development would pay for the salaries, infrastructure and other items needed by the community as most of the money goes to the CRA. The City would receive little. She commented the City Commission has made the four corners on Woolbright and Federal Highway valuable. Las Ventanas just sold for millions and they can build ten stories. She read the City's Mission statement and questioned, "responsible financial manner ". After the January 3r City Commission meeting, she learned the setback for the Intracoastal Waterway was supposed to be 90 -feet and it was now zero. She thought not only did the City give away their beach, they have given away the pristine nature of the Intracoastal with a zero setback. She questioned what the City Commission had done and how the Commission could sleep at night. Richard Tufano, 205A N. High Point Boulevard, explained the City Commission has created the MU -4 District and has gone from 45 to 100 feet. Although the District was constructed to accommodate the development by spot planning, there was no reason why an additional five feet was needed. The building could be constructed one story lower and have parapets and architectural features suitable for the project at the height permitted by the City Commission at its last meeting. No good cause has been shown why it should be other than the 100 feet that has been allowed. 31 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Susan Oyer, 140 SE 27 Way, noted there are pergolas and open structures on different building platform levels and her suggestion was to add vines or bougainvillea so there would be tree plantings on the top and it would green up the project. Several people spoke about safety at Casa Costa, Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway, and she would refer those individuals to Officer Shrec and call the Police when they see unsavory characters. She understood more class B office space was needed than overpriced apartments or condos and pointed out most tax dollars for the project would go to the CRA and very little to the City. She asked why the City Commission was not focusing on office space or jobs. She was not hearing nice stories about the rentals at Las Ventannas. She presented environmental impact information about tall buildings noting the City's slogan was Breeze into Boynton, but there would be no breezes due to tall buildings. She thanked Mayor Grant and Commissioner Romelus for listening and asked if the other Commissioners were listening. Joan Lewis, 350 N. Federal Highway, Casa Costa, commented when she drives south on Federal Highway from her home, she passes a closed convenience store next to Dunkin Donuts and passes a motel with underage prostitutes, homeless and drug addicts. Although she preferred something not as tall, when she looks at the motel and empty lot and store, Boynton Beach is not a quaint fishing village. Dan Decker, 5520 N. Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, heard a lot of citizens speak, but he has not heard how the Commissioners think. Commissioner Romelus commented she was voting against it to support the residents in the district. He wanted to know what the Commission thought about the issues raised. He did not recall any statements about the project made by Mayor Grant. Commissioner Casello said 75 or 100 feet tall looks the same to the naked eye. Commissioner Katz was quoted as saying he voted for the project so he could live in Boynton Beach, which he thought was vague. He opined the issue was the project would bring money to the City, but it would bring money to the CRA. He hoped to learn their opinions. Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern, favored sensible development, noting Delray Beach was building four and five -story buildings with nice colors. He noted more buildings means more people. He was driving north on Federal Highway from Woolbright Road and saw a concrete jungle. He asked when development would stop. He lived near a building that exceeded 45 feet He did not trust developers and urged the City Commission to listen to the people and thought the project would hamper traffic. He agreed with a prior comment the City was getting very little in return. He commended Commissioner Romelus and Mayor Grant who listened to the residents and asserted the project was not sensible development and he City Commission was making a mistake. Cynthia Archbold, was legally noticed as an affected party at 5552 N. Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, and she thanked Commissioner Romelus and Mayor Grant for listening to the residents. They do not want a massive, out of scale monstrosity. She commented the rendering is beautiful, but the building will not look like that as the rendering is distorted. She lives across from the project and knows how wide the 32 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Intracoastal is. The building is seven stories not 10 stories. Residents are giving up skyline and scale for a developer. She commented the City Commission was selling the future beauty of the City and noted they modeled the project on Delray. She thought it was spot zoning and it set a terrible precedent. It would line the pockets of developers at the expense of citizens. Renters are not committed to the future of the community James DeVoursney, 2625 Lake Drive N., explained the traffic study was comprehensive, and asked how it would affect motorist travelling eastbound going over the bridge, as his wife waited three traffic cycles waiting to make a left hand turn onto Woolbright after the bridge went down. There was limited retail space and he wondered what would happen to Sushi Simons, Josies and Bonds and Smolders. He commented as a member of CRA Advisory Board, they had the ability to vote on the Comprehensive Plan and they could parcel it out. He thought they missed a golden opportunity to negotiate and get a better deal. They had leverage before switching over the future land use. Ron Hirsch, 450 N. Federal Highway, understood the City was not being offered a choice. If they want the building, it will be 100 feet. The Riverwalk project will have either a 90 -foot setback or a zero foot setback. He wanted people to be able to walk it and people are saying they want development, but they want business instead of residential. He commented Isram was not offering business or residential and 100 feet or 75 feet, if the City wants development they have to accept what they are willing to do. They would not have to worry about traffic because the area is blighted and it will continue to deteriorate. Boynton Beach could lose its status as the third largest City in Palm Beach County. As far as people wanting development, he noted desires without actions are only wishes. Isram was offering an actionable plan. He supported the development otherwise blight would continue. Development is contagious and blight is contagious as well. Thomas Perry, 19 Harbor Drive South, Ocean Ridge, was concerned about ingress and egress if the project was approved. He frequents the shopping center all the time and entering and leaving the shopping center by the Wendy's and Wells Fargo was disastrous. He had not heard anything about the studies and did not know if it was addressed, but he thought access at the corner with the added density was hard. He did not know if the video shown used the trip generation data, but hoped traffic would be addressed. Nancy Hogan, Ocean Ridge resident, explained she has lived in Ocean Ridge for 40 years and believes in community and in responsible development. She attended the Ocean Ridge City Commission meeting and noted the health, welfare and safety of citizens is the number one responsibility. She commented things will change with the development on the four corners. The City is changing height and residents need access off the island. She thought the City was not thinking this through, when the Commission knows two new banks were on site over the past five years and another bank was redeveloped. Las Ventanas is there and they are getting a fast train. 33 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Residents will not get over the bridge as they will be stopped by the train. She thought there should have been more discussion and compromise on the height of the building and she wanted the City Commission to care about its residents. Lynn Welsh, 5530 N. Ocean Boulevard, Apt. 302 in Crown Colony, asked what the City would receive in return for the variance. She questioned why the City would create a district up to 100 feet and allow an extra five feet above the 100 feet. Some residents agree they want the project, and she pointed out when developers do not get what they want, they redraw the design. She asked what concessions the City received. She thought Riverwalk looked narrow and hot, and was not appealing. She asked if the City required public restrooms available to the public without purchasing something from a cafe because there will be a lot of people in the apartments that will walk across the bridge to use the public access to the beach, but if these are apartments, there may be more families living there with small children and there will be no amenities for them. She asked if the City requested a shuttle to Oceanfront Park as there is no parking in Ocean Ridge and there will be parking overflow. She thought there were many concessions that could have been requested and explained the City could turn them down. She favored creating something that would be a true advantage to the City and would not create a lot of concessions or human waste at the beach. She thought the developer could make changes that would benefit all if the City requested them. Harry Woodworth, 685 NE 15 Place, commented many people spoke who lived in the community for years, but he never saw them at any City Commission or CRA meetings or at any forums, charrettes or other meetings that most people in the room had been attending for nearly two years. He did not see any attended the five meetings that discussed the land use plan that was specifically misdirected to allow the four corners to spot zone to build a 100 -foot building in a location that it should have never been in the first place. He commented there were residents talking about how great it would be to live in Aventura and other high rise communities and that many people moved away. Residents moved to Boynton Beach to enjoy a small town environment. He noted no one was upset about 500 Ocean as they were trying to obtain reasonable development, or Las Ventanas as they were scaled correctly. He recalled the City tried to approve Casa Costa through on a consent agenda item until it was pulled off. He inquired how retail on the bottom floor was doing. He was trying to defend their way of life, where they chose to live. He explained they were just trying to avoid making the City like every other town from here to Miami. He thought they may be too late because he thought the City would approve the project and commented that was sad. Kristine DeHaseth, Executive Director, Florida Coalition for Preservation, 4600 N Ocean Boulevard, Boynton Beach, explained they represent over 6,000 Barrier Island and Intracoastal communities. She explained on December 4, 2015, staff released their first round of comments regarding Riverwalk. Comment 84 of 132 comments reads: " . . , . the proposed overall building height is 105 feet." Per Chapter 3, Article III, Section 5.c.1, the maximum height in the MU — L 3 is 75 feet. The current design of the building allows for larger surface area that would allow for the height of the building to be 34 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 lowered. Staff recommends extending the building over the proposed surface parking area to the west of the building, and possibly connecting it to the existing commercial structure. The project is currently under density and does not call for additional height. Staff may support some magnitude of height increase if urban design elements such as a view corridor are incorporated in the design of the mass of the building. Ms. DeHaseth asserted staff and the CRA slowly and repeatedly, morphed their position to accommodate the behind the scenes promises that were made to Isram. Riverwalk Plaza went from a commercial zone with a two -story height limit, to MU -L 3 Zone with a 75 foot height limit, residential density of 40 units per acre and a 90 -foot setback off the Intracoastal. A new CRA Plan then changed the zoning to MU -4 with a 100 -foot limit, residential density of 50, but still with a 90 -foot setback off the Intracoastal Waterway. The last and most blatant accommodation was a change to the MU -4 zone during the last City Commission meeting to reduce the Intracoastal Waterway setback to zero. (Commissioner Casello left the dais at 10:15 p.m.) She questioned if the City wonders why the City has thousands of unhappy, disillusioned citizens who feel their voices have not been heard. She commented the Citizens now distrust staff, advisory boards and Commissioners alike and realize their City repeatedly changed their LDRs, and for all practical purposes, instituted spot zoning to accommodate a developer. She commented Boynton can do better to become a thriving sustainable, desirable City, but the City Commission must listen to residents. Flynn Holland, 618 S. Seacrest Boulevard, was coming out of Publix onto Woolbright, but the cars backed up and the people from the existing development could not get to Woolbright to turn left and go home. She saw there will be two existing entrance and exits, no left turn onto Federal Highway or a light by Wendy's. She questioned the parking for the amount of residents and for commercial in the front of Federal Highway and Woolbright and parking for Prime Catch. She asked if they could use the parking garage to enjoy the amenities. She explained residents walk and bike to the location and asked where they would allow access to the beach on a bike. She commented 500 Ocean was developing a promenade to the line and there was no access to cross the street on a bike to go to the beach. She questioned if they could park at the beach. She did not object to development, but thought the development was detrimental for the health and safety of the people that go to the market. Residents had hoped a Whole Foods or Fresh Market would locate there. She thought the development would be a repeat of what occurred at Casa Costa. (Commissioner Casello returned to the dais at 10:19 p.m.) Ms. Holland explained they cannot park by Two Georges, they have valet parking, and what was formerly free parking was now five dollars. She did not understand how this development works and commented if it did not work with a lower density, the project 35 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 should not be approved and they will have to sell the property. She thought the City was giving too much away. She asked who would maintain the roads and where the density would go. She requested a bike path be instituted, and cannot see how the scale of the development will do anything for the community. Ed Bresnihan, 5552 A Ocean Boulevard, President Ocean Ridge Yacht Club, explained all 50 residents of the Yacht Club were an affected party, and they opposed the project due to their proximity to the development, the massive scale and proposed height. He understood some citizens were not opposed to development. He noted blight, crime, vacant stores exist, but they were only looking for responsible development. Over 300 citizens expressed concern and the prior mayor was voted out due to his development stance. Citizens were speaking, but no one listened. The City sanctioned an irresponsible development plan and did all they could to adapt the City's rules to make a 10 -story apartment building legal, but did nothing to address concerns of citizens or make the project a responsible development. He indicated there was no justification or need for the height exception. He thought if the apartments could not fit into a 100 -foot height, floors should be removed until it fit. He requested the City Commission deny Height Exception 16 -002. He noted attendees were in mourning and wearing black armbands and hoped there would be a new Boynton Beach, but it was the same old thing; no one was listening. Butch Buoni, 450 Horizons East, #304, explained the City Commission knows his position. He quoted from a famous document, Circa 1776. "The securities rights governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." He commented the citizens will never forget the Commission's vote for this oversized massive and out of scale apartment house, masquerading as a multi -use project. Their vote and total disregard for the citizenry will follow them always. Mayor Grant closed Public Comments. Mayor Grant explained he had been fighting this project from the beginning and recalled community meetings at Sterling Village. He has been speaking with the Commission and they have been voting yes. He tried to get the CRA Consolidated Plan to limit MU- 3 to 75 feet. He asked to table the new MU -4 Land Development Regulations as he was not happy with the language. He did not think it looked good for the City when the City Commission did not know what would happen. He recognized there were residents that support the project and attended the Planning and Development Board meeting and it passed 4 -3. He appreciated all they've done. He stands behind them; however, he will vote in the negative. Vice Mayor McCray thanked Isram for coming in with the project. He liked they would hire citizens from District II, who were less fortunate. Vice Mayor McCray explained his father did not finish elementary school. He came from Georgia but he worked hard and a developer gave his father a chance. His father was a laborer who became a foreman. His father did not graduate from the University, but he built the University that Vice 36 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 1� Mayor McCray graduated from. His father did not go to school to be a doctor or surgeon, but he built JFK Medical Center. Vice Mayor McCray spent 24 years at JFK Medical Center where his mother retired from the Respiratory Therapy Department. They built the Heart Institute at the JFK Center where Vice Mayor McCray was a department head. A doctor came to him one day indicating a man downstairs said he was his father and it was. He watched his father sweat while he returned to an air conditioned building. His father was not afforded the opportunity to sit in the board room he built. His son sat in a board room and chaired meetings because someone like the developer gave his father a chance. He announced that was how he would vote. Commissioner Casello explained the project has been vetted for two years. He was also at meetings and met with Tom McClure. Through the whole debate, concessions were made. The City Commission and CRA Board voted for MU -4 which allows Mr. Rikman to do what he requested. He has not asked for anything or any money. All the expenses were coming out of his pocket. He noted people in Ocean Ridge do not want to look at the buildings, but they are looking at vacant Winn Dixie dumpsters. He never heard one business complain about the project or one word from Prime Catch. He respected everyone's opinions and advised the City Commission has had to make some controversial decisions. He believes in the project, pointing out Mr. Rikman does not flip properties, he is community oriented and would be an asset to the City. He did not think the building was a concrete monster. Commissioner Casello commented Boynton Beach lost its innocence in the late 1960s when it was all farmland. The mall was constructed and in the early 1970s Motorola came. Then there was the Renaissance. The City got 1,100 new homes from the Cortina Project, and no one was talking about traffic problems on Congress, Gateway, and Boynton Beach Boulevard. He asked if the sentiment was, not in my backyard. He thought Boynton Beach was not a quaint fishing village, rather it is growing and will continue to grow. The project will contribute to the City down the road and will generate hundreds of thousands of dollars. A developer comes in and develops a project on land he owns outright and will make an investment without CRA money. The CRA will fix roads and other issues, buy other properties and bundle them, promoting housing projects. The City has a CRA District with slum and blight. The development will be a catalyst for the CRA District. It will help them, produce taxes which he supports. Commissioner Romelus explained her comments are already known. She recalled attending the meeting and residents were not in favor of the project. She had met with the developer several times and agreed the developer was doing their best to appease as much as possible for the constituents, which she commended. Her position as a Commissioner is to represent her constituents and their opinion is they do not want the project. She did not think the residents who do not have to deal with the development each day should have their concerns overridden because the City Commission wants something else. She opposed the development. 37 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Commissioner Katz listened and took notes. With regard to statements about needing to create a sustainable community in a financially responsible manner, he explained the notion this was CRA money and not the City's was not true when you scratch the surface. The money goes .to the CRA which encompasses almost all of the entire downtown including the Town Square project, the Old High School, Boynton Beach Boulevard and others which overlap the CRA. The monies will be spent in place of City funds, per law, for those projects. The Old High School was a big issue during the election, some said keep it; some said knock it down. His position from day one was the building had a function in the future, and would be a centerpiece once restored, but he knew it costs millions of dollars. He commented the City cannot just spend money; they have to generate revenue. The City needs to do something fiscally responsible and that includes taking a small degree of pain for things they really want. He tied the project to CRA money helping the City and to the future growth of the entire downtown. He would not support the Old High School or any other expenditure for the Town Square Projects if he did not think they were creating revenue at the same time. Commissioner Katz heard from Ocean Ridge residents that Boynton Beach sold its beach and gave away the land. He appreciated their concerns for the City and would like to reunite it. He noted the City provides water, fire and police services to those who live outside the City which those residents pay. The project is not about their profit, and the City has to sacrifice to get something they want. There is an abandoned Winn Dixie on the most valuable land in the City with homeless people there. He saw the original plans years ago that was in compliance. It was a massive structure that maxed out density, and this project does not. Some people do not like height, but he would rather see three floors up on a small piece than three floors less where the footprint of the building covers everything. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion Attorney Cherof requested separate motions on the agenda items related to this project. He requested a roll call for Ordinance 17 -001. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve Ordinance 17 -001. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion. City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote The motion passed 3 -2 (Mayor Grant and Commissioner Romelus dissenting.) 38 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 17 -002 - SECOND READING - Approve Riverwalk Rezoning (LUAR 16 -003) from C -3 (Community Commercial District) to MU -4 (Mixed Use 4 District) with a master plan for 326 apartments, 51,220 square feet of commercial space, public waterfront promenade, and related site improvements on 9.78 acres. Agent: Steven S. Wherry of Greenspoon Marder, P.A. for Shaul Rikman of Isram Riverwalk LLC., property owner. Motion Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion. City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote The motion passed 3 -2 (Mayor Grant and Commissioner Romelus dissenting.) C. Approve request for Riverwalk Plaza (CDPA 16 -002) Community Design Plan Appeal of Chapter 2, Article III, Section 4.13.3, "Build -to- line ", requiring buildings along Woolbright Road to be constructed within a build -to -line of 0 to 15 feet to allow a setback of 139 feet. Applicant: Shaul Rikman, Isram Riverwalk, LLC. (TABLED TO JANUARY 17, 2017 SO THAT FINAL ACTION OCCURS ON THE SAME DATE AS ACTION TAKEN ON THE CORRESPONDING APPLICATION ITEMS). Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The motion passed 3 -2 (Mayor Grant and Commissioner Romelus dissenting.) D. Approve request for Riverwalk Plaza (HTEX 16 -002) Height Exception to allow the stair towers and decorative architectural features of the Riverwalk Plaza mixed use project to be constructed at 105 feet, 5 feet above the maximum allowable height of 100 feet in the MU -4 (Mixed Use -4) zoning district. Applicant: Shaul Rikman, Isram Riverwalk, LLC. (TABLED TO JANUARY 17, 2017 SO THAT FINAL ACTION OCCURS ON THE SAME DATE AS ACTION IS TO BE TAKEN ON THE CORRESPONDING APPLICATION FOR LAND USE AMENDMENT AND REZONING) Motion Commissioner Casello moved to approve. Mr. Katz seconded the motion. 39 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 Vote The motion passed 3 -2 (Mayor Grant and Commissioner Romelus dissenting.) E. Approve request for Riverwalk Plaza Major Site Plan Modification (MSPM 16- 002) for 326 multifamily units (rental apartments), 51,220 square feet of commercial space, public waterfront promenade and related site improvements on a 9.78 -acre parcel located at the southeast corner of South Federal Highway and Woolbright Road. Applicant: Shaul Rikman, Isram Riverwalk, LLC. (TABLED TO JANUARY 17, 2017 SO THAT FINAL ACTION OCCURS ON THE SAME DATE AS ACTION TAKEN ON THE CORRESPONDING REQUESTS FOR LAND USE AMENDMENT AND REZONING) Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve with the listed conditions of approval. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. Vote The vote was 3 -2 (Mayor Grant and Commissioner Romelus dissenting.) F. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16 -025 - SECOND READING - Adoption of an Ordinance establishing a Moratorium for a period from December 6, 2016, to June 4, 2017, regarding group homes. Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 16 -025 by title only on second reading. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. Alex Alan, 905 N. Railroad Road, explained he opposed the Ordinance. He is not an attorney or involved in ownership or operation of any treatment center or halfway house. He is a citizen who is clean and sober since 1989. He noted the word addict was used four times in a negative connotation. He commented the moratorium would violate six provisions in the Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA) which was passed in 1990 and ratified in 2010. Mr. Alan explained the Ordinance discriminates against someone with a disability and discrimination comes in many forms. The ADA defines alcoholism and substance abuse as a disability and clearly states housing for alcoholics and addicts cannot be interfered with by any public or private entity. He commented the municipality has no immunity to that cause and can be sued. He explained the City was looking at the wrong end of the issue as real halfway houses do not accept any money from anyone or insurance at all. Their residents have to get 40 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 jobs and pay rent. Passing the Ordinance would not solve anything except hurt the people who need the help the most because the rehab centers are bilking insurance and will build their own halfway houses. They already do their own lab testing. The moratorium will hurt those who open their homes for these people to recover and accept no insurance. The individuals being arrested are in business with rehab facilities and have turned recovery into a business. When he got sober, he did not pay any fees or dues. He applauded the City's efforts, but they were looking at people at the lowest end of the issue. He requested the Ordinance be re- examined. The moratorium does nothing for the problem, it only hurts the recipients. Mayor Grant explained the Ordinance does not discriminate. It is against the business owner that comes into Boynton Beach and affects the residential nature in residential zoning districts. It applies to every group home. The Ordinance is not saying they cannot keep on having a group home here and they are not limiting current group homes, but they need the correct legislation to ensure residential areas are not affected. Some group homes have over 10 people and some are three houses down from another group home with 10 people. The City will not issue a Business Tax Receipt to a group home owner until June. It does not limit commercial detox centers. There is a 90% recidivism rate because they are not under constant surveillance. He thought better research and legislation to protect residents was needed. Mr. Alan commented regulation 35.150.13.2 says no private or public entity shall interfere, restrict, deny any person with a disability or on the basis of a disability any social service establishments, including but not limited to group homes and halfway houses. They require the services program and activities readily accessible by individuals with disabilities that are allowed to normal people. He commented the ADA does mention these facilities specifically. Mayor Grant agreed but commented the ADA was a big Act, and one clause cannot be applied to the entire act. Mayor Grant explained the City was moving forward with it because it is best for the residents of Boynton Beach and he appreciated Mr. Alan's comments. Mayor Grant opened Public Comments. Barbara Ready, 329 SW 13 Avenue, favored the moratorium. As a resident, she does not believe that treatment facilities belong in a residential area. As a mother, if she and her children were walking to school, she did not want to find needles and used condoms in the grass and was grateful for the moratorium. The City needs to find where these facilities should be located and the impact of the homes on the Fire Department and medics was being felt. She appreciated the moratorium No one else coming forward, Public Comment was closed. Commissioner Casello requested confirmation the City was within its legal rights to create the moratorium and learned it was. 41 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote The vote was 5 -0. G. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 17 -003 - SECOND READING - Approve Ordinance prohibiting "Conversion Therapy ". H. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 17 -004 - FIRST READING - First Reading. Approval of ordinance limiting future cemetery use to City residents. Attorney Cherof read Ordinance 17 -004 by title only on first reading. Mayor Grant asked if there was a definition of how long the person had to have been a City resident. Attorney Cherof explained there are a few provisions and exceptions included in the Ordinance that defined family and what immediate family is. Vice Mayor McCray noted the Ordinance should be limited to burials of Cemetery residents and not use. Mayor Grant asked if there was a limit someone could buy multiple lots for their immediate family and learned they could purchase adjacent lots for their immediate family. Mayor Grant asked how many lots they could buy and learned there was no limit. Individuals will have to show proof before interred that the decedent met the definition of family and the rules will be contained in the deed. Commissioner Katz asked if people could purchase with the intent to resell and learned the City has the right of first refusal. Motion Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion. City Clerk Pyle called the roll. Vote The vote was 5 -0. 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Consider adopting a Chronic Nuisance Ordinance - February 2017. 42 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, .Florida January 17, 2017 B. Pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the City has scheduled a private attorney - client session to discuss pending litigation - February 7, 2017, 6:00 pm. C. The Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 has been rescheduled to Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6:30p.m. in the Commission Chambers due to members of the Commission travelling to Tallahassee on March 7, 2017. D. Joint City Commission /CRA Workshop for six month update on 2016 strategic plan at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse (IPC) at 3:30p.m. - March 28, 2017. E. Monthly Departmental Presentations: Library - February 2017 Communications /Marketing - March 2017 F. Discuss an amendment of the City's Zoning Regulations (LDR Chapter 3, Section 3.D.) to allow medical offices as accessory uses to a residential development. - February 7, 2017. G. Discuss the creation of a citizen oversight committee as provided by Palm Beach County ordinance and Interlocal agreement - February 7, 2017. H. Discuss cancelling the July 4th City Commission meeting - 2/7/17 15. ADJOURNMENT Motion There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Casello moved to adjourn. Vice Mayor McCray seconded the motion. Vote The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m. (Continued on next page) 43 Meeting Minutes City Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 17, 2017 CITY OF OYNTON C Mayor - Steven B. Grant '-- Vi - c - e__Ma Mt ck Mc r om sioner - J r'stin Kat ommiss'on - hristina Romelus C� mmissioner -Joe Casello ATTEST Jul A. Pyle, CIVIC Ci 4 Clerk Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 44 DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Riverwalk Plaza (CDPA 16-002) APPLICANT: Shaul Rikman/ Isram Riverwalk, LLC APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 506 South Dixie Highway, Hallandale, FL 33009 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: January 17, 2017 APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for Community Design Plan Appeal approval of Chapter 2, Article III, Section 4.13.3, "Build -to -line", which requires buildings be constructed with a build -to -line of 0 to 15 feet. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 1532 South Federal Highway DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. THIS MATTER was presented to the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the approval sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the approval sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. 2. The Applicant _ S HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the approval requested. 3. 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." 4. The Applicant's request is hereby RANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 above. 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. 7. Other: �- --- DATED: City Clerk C:\Users\ParkerA\Desktop\riverwalk\STAFFREPORT\CDPA 16-001 DO.doc EXH I B IT "D" CONDMONS OF APPROVAL Project Name: Riverwalk Plaza File number: CDPA 16-002 Reference: Review Request for Community Design Plan Appeal approval of Chapter 2, Article III, Section 4.13.3, "Build -to -line", which requires buildings be constructed with a build -to -line of 0 to 15 feet. DEPARTM ENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / FORESTRY / UTILITIES Comments: None. FIRE Ccmments: None. POLICE Comments: None. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: None. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None. PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: None COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Comments: None. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined. 1110, ;: CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined. %;fir ., Riverwalk Plaza (CDPA 16-002) Conditions of Approval Page 2 of 2 C:1UserslParkerA\DesIdop\dverwaIkASTAFF REPORTICDPA 16-001 COA.docx Exhibit A: Location Map LOCATIONRIVERWALK i _ _.. - -- . SITE at X. ,r ' SE 20th v+r y , SE 20th Ct r ' _01 -VI. -I.. _ I N 0 65130 260 390 520 Feet IBM, A RE -ZONING LEGAL DESCRIPTION SITE PLAN DATA ...... ..... r,-,\ -CHA"R"G;NG STATIONS H�M =41 RIVERWALK PLAZA PARKING DATA mz- BUILDING AS -101, treeospoanMarder April 26, 201.6 From the desk of: Steven S. Wherry, Esq, 200 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Phone: 954.491,1120 Fax: 954,771.9264 Direct Phone: 754.2007017 Direct Fax: 954,333.4157 Email: steven.wherry@gmlaw.com Community Design Appeal Request: The Applicant is requesting a deviation from the build -to line requirement along WooIbtight Road. The intent of the build -to line deviation is to allow the. Applicant to develop an incremental improvement to the existing site that has existing uses and required parking adjacent to the right-of-way that cannot be removed due to long term leases. The Applicant is meeting the build -to -line along Federal Highway with a new building, outdoor dining areas and a canopy that covers the existing Walgreens drive-through. The land within the Applicants ownership along Woolbright Road is currently encumbered with existing access drives, Wendy's restaurant and associated parking which prevent compliance with the build -to line requirements. The existing Wendy's lease, with renewals, extends to 2037, ire-,,-icw Criteria Chapter 2, Article II, Section 4.1.3.3 The Applicant's request is consistent with the Community Design Appeal Review Criteria as documented below. a. Whether the proposed request will demonstrate consistency with the Comprehensive Flan A deviation from the build -to line requirements will allow the redevelopment plan to include a public plaza and related amenities along the Intracoastal Waterway. Strict construction of the build -to line in the present application would result in building footprint placement and site configuration such that the public plaza amenities would not be possible. The public plaza will establish new public access to the Intracoastal Waterway, an important community resource, and a feature that differentiates the City of Boynton Beach from other municipalities that do not have waterfront access. Additionally, opening up public access to the Intracoastal Waterway and establishing a public plaza creates an opportunity for public events that activate the site and. create the possibility for Water Taxi connectivity to other nearby areas, such. as the Las Ventanas mixed use development and other exciting destinations within the Boynton Beach Arts District. These factors undergird and give form to the numerous comprehensive plan goals, objectives, and policies enumerated below. Boca Raton I Ft. Lauderdale I Las Vegas I Miami I Miami Beach I New York I Orlando I Port SL Lucie I Tallahassee j, Tampa I West Palm Beach 26083136vl April 26, 2016 Page No. 2 Moreover, strict application of the build -to line requirements in. the present instance would tend to produce the appearance of a hulking, massive structure given that the zero -foot build -to line would apply to frontage along Federal Highway, Woolbright Road, and the Intracoastal Highway, thereby greatly impacting neighboring access to light and air. The proposed redevelopment plan preserves attractive view corridors into and through the site, helping to promote the human scale of the design and overall project. Deviating from strict application. of the build -to line requirements allows the redevelopment plan to include more compact structure design, an important and distinctive element consistent with the benefits of mixed-use development - one which discourages urban sprawl in all its forms. The proposed request is consitent with the Comprehensive Plan because it complies with a variety of goals, objectives and policies as eneumerated below. Specific elements of the goals, objectices and policies that are reflected in the development plan are underlined for clarity. The proposed request to deviate from build -to line requirements complies with the following goals, objectives, and policies of the Future Land Usc Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan: 1. GOAL 1 Provide a range of land uses which accommodate a full range of services, and activities, and housing types, while minimizing land use conflicts, maintaining the character of the community, ensuring adequate public facilities, and minimizing adverse impacts on natural resources. 1 Objective 1.1 Land development and future land uses shall continue to be coordinated with the provision of the following facilities and services, concurrent with the needs of the existing and future land uses, and consistent with the adopted minimum levels of service standards contairied in this Comprehensive Plan: 1. Roadways 2. Potable Water 3. Sanitary sewer 4. Solid Waste,- 5. astF5. Stormwater Drainage 6. Recreation and Open Spacc 7. Public School Facilities 3. Objective 1.3 Future development and redevelopment within the City shall continue to be regulated through administration of the Land Development Regulations specified within the City's Zoning Code, Community Redevelopment Plans, Building Code and subdivision regulations. 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 3 Policy .1.3.1 The City shall continue to implement the Future Land Use Plan in accordance with the following descriptions of land use categories and designations. The uses, densities and intensities shall be the maximums allowed, but shall not indicate that those maximums are necessarily allowed in a land use category or zoning district. The land development regulations or other provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan or Code of Ordinances may prohibit or regulate certain specific uses if doing so would be reasonable. Furthermore; other uses which may have land use characteristics very similar to those uses listed under a particular land use category may also be allowed in that land use category. One or more zoning districts, including planned development districts, shall be established to implement each of the following land use categories. d. Mixed Use category shall provide for the vertical or horizontal mixing of land uses within a single site in order to allow development and redevelopment in specific geographic areas of the City that take maximum advantage of existing utility systems and services; and promote compact development, safe and pedestrian - friendly streets, and provide transportation choices. 4. Policy 1.3.2 The City shall continue to administer land development regulations that address and regulate the following: a. All land uses identified on the Future Land Use Map; b. The coordination of future land uses with the appropriate topography and soil conditions; c. Compatibility of adjacent land uses and buffering and screening of uses; d. The subdivision of land; e. Signage; f. Areas subject to seasonal or periodic flooding and provisions for drainage and stormwater management; g. The protection of environmentally sensitive lands, water wellfields and aquifer recharge areas; h. Access Management; J. On-site vehicular circulation parking lots and lcading;__areas designed and sized to provide the maximum reasonable degree of safety and convenience; j.The provision of open space. k. The protection of known and discovered archaeological sites; 1, The identification, documentation, and preservation of historic and cultural resources; m. The protection of natural resources; and, n. The availability of facilities and services at adopted levels of service concurrent with. the impacts of development. 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 4 S. Objective 1.4 The City shall encourage innovative land development regulations that implement this Comprehensive Plan. Policy .1.4.2 'The City shall continue to modify land development regulations as needed to make them more effective or less burdensome in achieving goals and objectives of this Plan, and to seek innovative regulatory solutions to promote economic development and sustainability initiatives. b. Objective 1.7 'The City shall eliminate blighted residential neighborhoods and business districts through the adoption and implementation of Community Redevelopment Plans within the commercial and residential Community Redevelopment Area. This includes areas east of 1-95, notably in the Federal Highway corridor, the Heart of Boynton and. Boynton Beach Boulevard areas, and the Ocean District. Policy 1.7.3 The City shall require that designs for .redevelopment and infill projects encourage the use of public transit pedestrian and bicycle travel as alternatives to the car and shall maximize personal safety. 7. Objective 1.8 The City shall discourage the proliferation of urban s rp awl. and shall facilitate_ a compact urban development pattern that Provides opportunities to more efficiently use and develop infrastructure, land., and other resources and services by concentrating more intensive growth within the City and the City's utility service area. Policy 1.8.2 The City shall fiarther discourage urban sprawl by; A. Preventing the presence or frequency of the primary indicators of urban sprawl through continuous promotion of compact develo ments within the City's utility service areas, while requiring the maximization of all public services for each development in the most cost effective manner possible; and B. Requiring, in all future development and redevelopment in the City, land use patterns that are non -strip in nature and demonstrate the ability to attract and encourage a i'Uictional mix of uses. 8, Objective 1.18 The City shall encourage transit -su -supportive land development patterns to promote multi -modal transportatiq.n and increased mobility. 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 5 Policy 1.18.2 The City shall a.im to transform the Downtown TOD District area into an active, mixed. -use, pedestrian -friendly actives zoo supporting new housing to increase potential _ridership, intensifying land development activity and adding --amenities and destination uses for fixture transit riders. The City shall strive to achieve this goal through facilitating compact high density and ].ntensity development of a varied mix of land uses. d. The Citv shall ensure that new development contributes to the creation of an enhanced pedestrian environment through well - located public plazas, expanded public sidewalks, and pedestrian - scaled street and block structure for maxi.mi.zed internal and external connectivity. The proposed request to deviate from build -to line requirements complies with the following goals, objectives, and policies of the Transportation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan: 1. Goal 2 To develop and maintain a transportation system which will serve the transportation needs of all sectors of the City of Boynton. Beach in a safe, efficient, cost effective, and aesthetically pleasW_ ,, manner that promotes multimodal transportation options, such as walking, bicycling, and transit. 2. Objective 2.4 The City shall develop and maintain a safe, convenient, multimodal transportation system, including vlkin bicycling, and Ru hlic transit, which will meet future as well as current transportation needs, particularly within the TCEA and the CRA. Policy 2.4.12 The City shall promote a variety of translation choices within the Communitv Redevelopment Area (CRA) by supporting the following design features for streets within the TCEA boundaries: low speed turning radii; new continuous and permanent on -street parking; pedestrian -scaled lighting; narrow travel lanes; curb extensions or bulb outs; installation of shading street trees; bus stops and other transit enhancements; widening sidewa,lk.s installation of bicycle lanes; and use of brick crosswalks. 4, Policy 2.4.15 The City shall investigate the opportunity for expanding the Palm Beach water tax]. service to include stops in Boynton Beach, The City shall apply for capital funding available through the Metropolitan Planning Organization for water taxi stops when the service is determined to be feasible in the southern portions of Palm Beach County, 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 6 5. Policy 2.4.17 The City shall strive to adapt its transportation network to accommodate the anticipated passenger rail service on the FEC Corridor. with a new station in the City's CRA. To implement transit - oriented development and provide superior access to the future downtown station, the City shall plan for: a. "Complete streets", accommodating all modes of transportation. (automobile as well as pedestrian, bicycle, and transit), to be interconnected with surrounding developments and neighborhoods within the Downtown TOD District. b. Short blocks that will allow for an interconnected roadway network to be created over time, with new streets, alleys and pedestrian p4ss4 Teg_way,s to ensure that blocks are easily walkable to maximize pedestrian and bicycle access to the future station. from the Downtown TOD District and beyond. c. Pedestrian- and bicycle -friendly design standards for new streets and for retrofitting existing streets to match their new function. 6. Objective 2.6 The City shall provide for private sector responsibility to implement project related transtortation improvements, including bicycle, pedestrian,_ and public transit infrastructure, particularly within. the TCFA. 7, Policy 2.7.4 The City shall promote Transportation Demand Management strategies such as car pooling, transit, and parking priorities to alleviate peak. hour and/or peak season traffic congestion through public/private partnerships (c.g, Transportation Management Associations and/or Parking Management Associations). 8. Policy 2.7.6 By 2006, the City shall develop transportation system management strategies to more effectively manage the transportation system including, but not limited to, parking management strategies, signal timing coordination, and programs that increase walking and/or bicycling. 9. Policy 2.10.3 The City shall continue to maintain active and positive relationships with the Florida Department of Transportation, Palm Beach County, adjacent municipalities, and other relevant public and private entities in order to support and engage in cooperative funding of transportation improvements. 10. Objective 2.11 The City shall continue to assist Palm Tran in providing efficient ILublic transit services based on existing and future 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 7 trip generators and attractors and also provide local public transit road and terminal areas which are safe for transit users. 11. Policy 2,11.1 The City shall support the transit shelter and terminal development programs of Palin Tran, the proposed High Speed Rail Project and of the Tri -Rail Authority. 12. Policy 2.11.2 The City shall continue to modify and enforce regulations to encourage the provision of transit related shelters in major land development projects. 13. Policy 2.11.5 As part of the transit study in Policy 2.4. 10 and in cooperation with Palm Tran, the City shall evaluate transit service within the CRA boundaries and identify needs for route realign.nlents and/or bus stop improyernents such as well-designed shelters, bicycle parking, route information, benches, waste receptacles, pedestrian access to- stops/shelters or the need^for nev!_l�,iz� stops. Based upon the conclusions of the transit study, the City will work with Palm Tran to program recommended actions and modifications to the existing transit system within the CRA boundaries. The proposed request to deviate from build -to line requirements complies with the following goals, objectives, and policies of the Recreation and Open Space Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan: 1. Goal 5 To create and maintain an interconnected system of aestheticalI pleasing, fin ctional, and well-maintained les, pedestrian/ bikeways, greenways, blueway_s. and natural areas that will adequately serve the needs of the current and future residents of the City of Boynton Beach, including seasonal visitors, and special groups such as the elderly and handicapped. The City shall also continue to provide a variety of high quality parks and recreation related programs for al1 residents. 2 Ob%ective 5.1 The City shall provide a system_ of park sites with a variety of both user -oriented and resource based facilities and recreational programs to serve the needs of current and future City residents consistent with the Strategic Plan, dated April 2007 as defined in the Technical Support Documentation. Elements of the system shall include: • Urban. Ogen / Civic Spaces Neighborhood Parks • Community Parks Special Use Facilities 26083136vl April 26, 2016 Page No. 8 • Water / Beach Access Greenways / Bikeways / Trails Conservation Lands * Regional Parks • Schools / School Parks * Private Recreational Facilities * Art in Parks and other Public Spaces 3. Objective 5.2 The City shall ensure adequate and safe public access to all existing and future City parks, recreational facilities, and local waterwa s. This effort shall include vehicular, pedestrian, trail, bicycle, and handicapped access and shall continue to improve and increase access to parks and recreational facilities, where available space exists, by providing adequate automobile parking, bike rack facilities, and handicap access to all existing and planned, neighborhood and community parks operated by the City by the year 2013. 4. Objective 5.4 The City shall maximize the use of public andrin vate resources in the provision of recreational facilities to meet current and future demands. Policy 5.4,1 The City shall require the provision of recreation facilities and open space by public agencies and private developers. Policy 5.4.2 City shall. ensure that future private, as well as dedicated areas, are developed to meet identified needs of residents and address eo ra hic deficiencies. b. Whether the proposed request will not significantly detract from the livability or appearance of the city and will be consistent with the established or desired character of the area, or with the redevelopment plan, where applicable. The i_nt^nt of the Riverwalk Pha a redevelopment plan is to utilize an existing blipht.ed. site located in the CRA and improve it within the context of its existing conditions. The Property is constrained by an existing long term lease with Wendy's that prevent Isram from demolishing all the existing building. The Wendy's lease extends to 2037, including all. renewal options, isram proposes to improve the existing parking field behind the Wendy's parcel to improve the traffic flow and aesthetics of the Property. The Property will be greatly enhanced with new code compliant parking, improved landscaping, clearly delineated pedestrian paths as well as new shade structures and a public plaza along the Intracoastal. The Federal Highway frontage as well as the new public plaza area along the Intracoastal Waterway will be a focal point for public art. Because the site encompasses almost 10 acres along the entire corner of intersection, the character of all 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 9 of the improvements and new construction will establish a sense of place and enhance the character of the area. c. On balance, whether the proposed request will be consistent with the purpose of the standard for which a deviation is requested. Granting the request will equally or better meet the purpose of the standard to be appealed. The purpose of the build -to line is to enhance the areas immediately adjacent to the rights-of-way for the public and pedestrians to experience as they drive by and walk the arca. The intent is to also screen other non-active uses such as parking areas. To comply with this standard, a new commercial building will be constructed along the Federal Highway right-of-way that will incorporate shade structures, outdoor seating areas, public artwork, and landscaping to create a perimeter that not only greatly improves the right-of- way views, but also screens the required parking. 'these structures will frame the streetscape and contribute to a well-defined, consistent visual corridor that encourages walkability and activity along its length. Allowing this design will provide for a betterment of the Property for the public because clearly marked pedestrian paths will lead to a public boardwalk that is included in ':ithe redevelopment plan. Currently the public has little opportunity to access the Intracoastal. Waterway from the Property because a vacant big -box consumes most of the Property's frontage along the Intracoastal and the rear of the big box which is seen from the Intracoastal is an eyesore. The redevelopment plan provides for public access through a public boardwalk which will provide a public benefit to the residents of the development and the citizens of Boynton Keach. d. Whether the proposed request is intended to save or preserve existing trees or desired flora. A tree survey was submitted with the site plan noting all significant trees and landscaping on site. The site has relatively few significant trees given the size of the site, and the parking areas currently do not meet the intent of the code as it relates to landscaping. The Riverwalk Plaza redevelopment proposal will preserve any significant trees and flora where possible but will greatly enhance the site with additional code compliant landscaping that will be designed in conjunction with the new residential structure and enhanced pedestrian and vehicular areas. (1) Whether the applicant is unable to design or locate proposed buildings, structures, or improvements and preserve the tree(s) and comply with all provisions of these community design standards without causing the applicant undue hardship; and The primary reason for the request to deviate from the build -to line is because there are existing leases and code required parking serving those tenants that have long term leases. Based on lease provisions, the location of these spaces cannot 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 10 be relocated and the number of spaces required precludes them from being removed. In addition, additional buildings would add to the required parking. To wait for the existing leases to expire would prevent the entire project from being incrementally improved. If the Applicant is prevented from implementing the redevelopment plan, the CRA and City residents will be left with a dilapidated., underutilized center that will inhibit the redevelopment of the surrounding area. (2) Whether it is not feasible to transplant the trees to another location on the subject site considering the following: 1) shape and dimensions of the real property; 2) location of existing structures and infrastructure improvements; and 3) size, age, health, and species of trees sought to be protected. Any healthy, non-invasive trees shall either remain in place or be transplanted to another suitable location. Any other trees that are removed for any other reason shall be replaced according to the City Code requirements. e. Whether the proposed request will have adverse environmental impacts that cannot be prevented by the imposition of conditions. The site does not contain any environmentally significant characteristics. 'There will be no adverse impacts with the implementation of the redevelopment plan. f. Whether the proposed request will have an adverse impact on property values of abutting or adjacent land. There will be no adverse impacts on the adjacent properties. By improving the Property and adding new a residential component that will help Support the nearby commercial uses and activate the street frontage, the redevelopment plan supports the CRA plan, and all surrounding property values in the area will increase as a result of the redevelopment. g. Whether the proposed request will seriously reduc-, the quality or quantity of light and air available to adjacent properties. There viill be no appreciable impact of light and air to adjacent properties due to the setback of the new proposed residential building. The main new structure sits to the east end of the site thereby shadowing only the Property itself during the morning hours. To the north is a parking area and Woolbright Road. To the east is the Intracoastal Waterway and the properties across the waterway are approximately 400 feet away. A shadow study has been provided to show the shadow during the equinoxes. The residential building is designed to stepback from the Intracoastal Waterway to minimize the shadows to the east. 26083136v1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 11 h. Whether the proposed request is necessary to further the objectives of the city to assist with economic development and business promotion. 'Yhe site is underutilized today with a large "big box" that is primarily vacant due to the loss of Winn Dixie. This coupled with a largely underutilized surface parking lot creates a blighted area with little economic value. By adding a significant amount of residents to the area, economic viability of the nearby commercial and retail uses will be improved. Renovating the existing Joann's Fabric/Walgreens building will improve its aesthetic value and will. further enhance the economic viability of those and surrounding businesses. Adding structures and landscaping along the rights-of-way will dramatically improve the corner of Federal and Woolbright and will help repair the fabric of the city in this location. i. Whether the proposed request meets the purpose and intent of these regulations but conflicts with another site development standard or requirement, including sustainable development and green initiatives. The redevelopment plan meets the intent of these regulations and supports site development standards such as sustainable strategies by creating a more walkable and transit supportive environment, adding trees and landscaping to help reduce the heat island effect, adding native landscaping to reduce water consumption and reinvigorating an existing, underutilized site. 26083136vl DEVEt_OP it' NT ORDS -11 OF TM Ciril "90PAWSSIOf OF THE CIT": OF BO`r NITON' SEACK FLORID PROJECT NAME: APPLICANT: APPLICANT'S ADDRESS Riverwalk Plaza (HTEX 16-002) Shaul Rikman / Isram Riverwalk, LLC 506 S. Dixie Highway, Hallandale, FL 33009 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: January 17, 2017 APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for Height Exception approval to allow the stair towers and decorative architectural features of the Riverwalk Plaza mixed use project to be constructed at 105 feet, 5 feet above the maximum allowable height of 100 feet in the MU -4 (Mixed Use -4) zoning district. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 1532 S. Federal Highway DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. THIS MATTER was presented to the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the approval sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the approval sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. 2. The Applicant . ciAS _ __. HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the approval requested. 3. 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." 4. The Applica is request is hereby GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 above. DENIED 5. "phis Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Uierk. 6. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this order. 7. Other: DATED:. City Clerk S:\Planning\SHAREDIWPIPROJECTS1Riverwalk PlazaIHTEX 16-00200.doc EXHIBIT "D" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Project Name: Riverwalk Plaza File number: HTEX 16-002 Reference: 2nd review plans identified as a Maior Site Plan Modification with a December 1, 2016 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE i REJECT ENGINEERING 1 PUBLIC WORKS / FORESTRY / UTILITIES I Comments: None. FIRE Comments: None. POLICE i Comments: None. I I BUILDING DIVISION I i i Comments: None. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None. PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 1. Approval is subject to approval of the concurrent applications for Land Use & Rezoning, Major Site Plan Modification, and Community Design Plan Appeal. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Comments: None. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS i � I Comments: To be determined. Riverwalk Plaza (HTEX 16-002) Conditions of Approval PAnP 2 of 2 DEPARTMENTS I I INCLUDE REJECT CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined.. S:1PlanninglSHARED\WPIPROJECTS\Riverwalk PlazaIHTEX 16-0021COA.doc Exhibit A: Location Map RIVERWALK LOCATION MAP N A 0 65130 260 330 520 Feet T Z, t� R I /ERWALK PLAZA A -101.b COLOR & MATERIAL KEY NOTES F= E= -,M L-4 g WEST ELEVATION RIVERWALK PLAZA AS -201 7 m LL�J\i 0'o vvtrwae - { _ I ltt; Ir 's �Wj{§��gpp � # �� Iii n NORTH ELEVATION T ------ I_____T- COLOR & MATERIAL KEY NLT'E,' RIVERWALK PLAZA j w AS -202 i l 7-1 M1 yg 1 COLOR & MATERIAL KEY NLT'E,' RIVERWALK PLAZA j w AS -202 11.!.t - - --------------- --- ---- ---- --- ------- 7 'T I low! r—� L.M—! - - - - - - - - - - ON @NORTH SECTION/ELEVATION - TOWER C S2UTH SECTIONIELEVAT ION - TOWER B RIVERWALK PLAZA AS -203 --------------- 77 ---------- ti IMP --------- S2UTH SECTIONIELEVAT ION - TOWER B RIVERWALK PLAZA AS -203 00 1 April 26, 2016 Revised November 3, 2016 From the desk of: Steven S. Wherry, Esq, 200 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Direct Phone: 754.200.7017 Direct Fax: 954.333.4157 Email: steven.wherry@gmlaw.com Height Exception Request: The Applicant is requesting a deviation from the maximum allowable height requirement in the MU -4 zoning district for building appurtenances and architectural features. At its maximum, the proposed building is 10 stories, and the roof of the roof level of the building is 95'. The Applicant is requesting that the appurtenances and architectural features extend to a maximum height of 105'. Review Criteria Chapter 2, Article 11, Section 4.C.3 of the Land Development Regulations. The Applicant's request is consistent with the Community Design Appeal Review Criteria as documented below. a. On the subject site or surrounding properties, whether the height exception would adversely affect any of the following: 1) light and air; 2) property values; 3) the living conditions; or 4) existing or proposed land uses; The location of the new proposed residential building on the Property ensures that there will be minimal impact on light and air to adjacent properties. The new structure sits to the east end of the Property thereby shadowing primarily the Property during the morning hours and not adjacent properties. To the north is a parking area and Woolbright Road. To the east is the Intracoastal Waterway and the properties across the waterway are approximately 400 feet away. A shadow study provided with the site plan application documents that the shadows created by the residential building during the equinoxes do not impact adjacent properties. Further, the residential building is designed to stepback from the Intracoastal Waterway to minimize the shadows to the east. The proposed redevelopment plan replaces a dilapidated commercial structure with an attractive residential building. By improving the Property and adding new a residential component that will help support the nearby commercial uses and activate the street frontage, the redevelopment plan supports the CRA plan and all surrounding property values in the area will increase as a result of the redevelopment. The Intracoastal Waterway is the Property's greatest asset and the existing development Boca Raton I Ft. Lauderdale j Las Vegas I Miami il Miami Beach I Naples I New York Orlando 1 Port St. Lucie I TaF,ahassee I Tampa I West Paim Beach 38710.0001 GM:28371316:1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 2 turns its back to the Intracoastal and prohibits public access. It is natural that the proposed redevelopment is located such that it will provide the future residents and public visitors with the best views of the Intracoastal to help increase the viability of the residential component and enhance the quality of public space. This amenity will help attract new residents to the project and will activate a waterway that is currently the service area of the existing building. This will also allow residents across the waterway to view an active, pedestrian populated edge versus an inactive trash and loading area. The placement of the residential building will be compatible with the scale of buildings in the immediate vicinity by its placement on the site. Though taller, the project is separated from adjacent sites to minimize any potential impacts. To the north, the project is setback from the property line and is adjacent to the Woolbright Boulevard bridge. To the east, the nearest properties are across an approximate 400 foot wide waterway. In addition, the residential building design is stepped back to reduce the impact along the Intracoastal. To the south is an existing wetlands area and to the west the project is approximately 450 feet away from the right-of-way, Federal Highway. For the reasons described above, the proposed height exception would not adversely affect light and air; property values; the living conditions; or existing or proposed land uses in the area. b. Whether the height exception would be a deterrent to the development or improvement of adjacent properties in accord with existing regulations; Due to the positive aspects of the proposed development described above and the limited impact on adjacent properties, the proposed height exception would not be a deterrent to the development or improvement of adjacent properties. In fact, the proposed residential structure and the resulting future residents will help to support the struggling commercial tenants in the area provide demand for additional commercial uses, and contribute to property values and tax revenue to the City and its CRA, thereby adding to the funds available for development and improvement of adjacent and surrounding properties within the CRA. c. Whether the height exception would contribute to the architectural character and form of the proposed project; The height exception is requested for those building appurtenances and architectural features above the habitable areas in the building. These are decorative features that conceal stairwells and HVAC equipment. These decorative features help to add to the urban form and architectural character of the proposed project. 38710.0001 GM:28371316:1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 3 d. Whether the height exception would positively contribute to the city's desired image, streetscape design, or recommendation of any applicable redevelopment plan; The project design, including the height exception, provides for not only an improved streetscape design along Federal Highway but also provides for an inviting pedestrian plaza and boardwalk along the Intracoastal Waterway. This plaza and boardwalk is not a requirement of the City Code but an enhancement added by the Applicant as a result of staff's request. Public access to the plaza will be provided to the plaza which results in a loss of development rights for the Applicant. However, the loss of the Applicant's development rights is outweighed by enhanced public access to the Intracoastal Waterway which is not provided on any other private property in the City. e. Whether the height exception would contribute, incentivize, or serve as a catalyst for sustainable development and other green initiatives; The project design and site plan incorporates a number of design elements that contribute to a sustainable development. The project adds a residential component to an existing commercial development located at a major intersection in the CRA. This horizontal mixed use development creates a project where residents can walk to a number of locations in the area that provide recreation and commercial opportunities. Parking spaces have been provided for alternative forms of transportation including bicycles, low - powered mopeds and scooters, motorcycles and electric vehicles. Green walls are incorporated into the building design for natural cooling and increased oxygen production. The height island impact of the Property will be reduced due to the addition of landscape materials and heat reflective materials. L Whether the height exception is necessary and not proposed in a manner with which the principle objective is to maximize project visibility without concern for architectural or aesthetic integrity; and The proposed building is designed with a significant amount of architectural enhancements that provide visual interest. The color, materials and embellishments create additional cost for the development as well as aesthetic integrity. For these reasons, the additional height is not requested only to maximize the mass and visibility of the development. g. Whether sufficient evidence has been presented to justify the need for a height exception. The City has rigorous design standards that add considerable cost to building construction, especially in this case where the Applicant must account for the existing development on the Property. The Applicant has long term leases with several tenants which prevent the Applicant from demolishing all existing buildings on the Property and starting with a clear development site. In addition, the Applicant must maintain portions 38710.0001 GM:28371316:1 April 26, 2016 Page No. 4 of the existing parking field for the existing tenants. These factors necessitate that the residential development be constructed on only a portion of the site rather than being spread over the entire Property which adds to the height of the proposed residential building. The Applicant's architect has designed a building that accounts for these constraints but at the same time provides for a design that is contemporary and creates a sense of place for this Property. The design is one that will advance the CRA's redevelopment plans for the area and provide a number of public benefits for the City residents. 38710.0001 GM:283713"6:1 DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: Riverwalk Plaza (MSPM 16-002) APPLICANT: Shaul Rikman/ Isram Riverwalk, LLC APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 506 South Dixie Highway, Hallandale, FL 33009 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: January 17, 2017 APPROVAL SOUGHT: Request for Major Site Plan Modification 326 multifamily units (rental apartments) and 51,220 square feet of commercial space on a 9.78 -acre parcel located at the southeast corner of South Federal Highway and Woolbright Road. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 1532 South Federal Highway DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. THIS MATTER was presented to the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the approval sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: 1. Application for the approval sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. 2. The Applicant _ AS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the approval requested. 3. 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." 4. The Applicant's request is hereby GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 above. ® 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. 7. Other: r DATED: IZ IJ 0/7 City Clerk CAJSers\ParkerA\Desktop\riverwalk\STAFFREPORT\Site Plan1MSPM Riverwak%za 16-002DO.doc EXHIBIT "C" Conditions of Approval Project Name: Riverwalk Plaza File number: MSPM 16-002 Reference: _6`h review of plans identified as a Maior Site Plan Modification with a November 4- 2016 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. DEPARTMENTS ! INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS I FORESTRY I UTILITIES Comments: 1. Developer will be responsible to upgrade street lighting adjacent to property along Federal Highway and Woolbright Road to meet current code requirements- at time of permit 2. Pedestrian access shall be provided from the proposed contingency parking on top of existing retail building to the proposed residential building? As residents will be more likely to walk across ramp to elevator on 2nd floor of garage. There needs I to be a safe haven for pedestrians which will also need to include ADA accessible route. 3. Disabled parking spaces shall be evenly dispersed throughout the parking structure. (i.e. split between elevator locations on 2nd floor). 4. All disabled parking spaces must be located on an accessible route at least 44 inches wide so that users are not completed to walk or wheel behind parked vehicles except behind his or her own vehicle. (i.e. space adjacent to the main lobby and elevator 2nd floor). 5. No certificate of occupancy will be issued for phase I until phase II and III are completed or surety/guarantee is provided to ensure completion of any remaining phases. 6. Sheet AS -101.3 construction staging plan needs to be revised to reflect proper phasing, as plans shows construction entrances and parking for Walgreens with the proposed layout which will not be constructed as part of phase I and constructed as phase III. 7. Phasing drawings are including proposed improvements at Woolbright entrance as existing and not taking into making these improvements as part of the phasing. (i.e. alignment of new driveways). Also shows Wendy's as not included which is not accurate as improvements are proposed as part of the project. Also parking adjacent to prime catch on north side of residential ; building not included in phasing — Phasing can be handled at time of permit. Riverwalk Plaza (MSPM 16-002) Conditions of Approval Paae 2 of 6 I DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE I REJECT 8. Address the following comments on the proposed address ,plan at time of permit: • Address plan indicates in tabular data a unit 101 for address 1622 South Federal Highway, but not shown on plan views. • Recommend changing retail space addressed as 1622 South Federal Highway to a unit number for 1620 South Federal Highway. This will make retail easier to locate. 9. At time of permitting schedule a meeting with the Utilities Department in advance of preparing a Stormwater Utility Fee Calculation Sheet. Please indicate impervious areas for all non- residential uses and common areas. 10. Sheet AS -111 shows access to public boardwalk from garage, but access is obstructed by proposed motorcycle parking. 11. Existing force main were proposed lift station ties into discharges into existing gravity sewer, existing force main connection to gravity will not be allowed to continue. Existing force main must be rerouted to connect to a force main. 12. Proposed elevator on sheet AS -1036 for contingency parking shall be located on the shortest accessible route to residential building. Currently access is to rear of dumpster, recommend elevator is ` relocated to east or north elevation. 13. Trash enclosure for prime catch shall have a minimum of 10' clear for each dumpster from interior of wall across front for access. Please note also for Wendy's dumpster enclosure. 14. Provide cross access easement to property located to south at southern most entrance at Federal Highway. Easement shall be from Federal Highway ROW line to just east of existing Walgreens building to southern property line. FIRE i Comments: 15. Please provide the type of construction of any existing retail buildings proposed for renovation / alteration / additions, and for the new retail building proposed fronting Federal Highway. Riverwalk Plaza (MSPM 16-002) Conditions of Approval Paqe 3 of 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 16. Please provide a flow test conducted by Boynton Beach Fire & Life Safety (2080 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach; 561-742-6600). Provide fire flow calculations in accordance with the 2012 edition of NFPA 1, chapter 18. The Flow test did not yield 3000Gpm at 20Psi. Revise utilities and/or increase water main sizes to comply. 17. Please revise Sheets C-3 and AS -101 to correspond and clearly depict the location of the fire pump, fire backflow, and associated utility lines POLICE Comments: Comments addressed at DART Meeting held on 3/29/16. 1 BUILDING DIVISION Comments: Building comments have been acknowledged by the applicant and will be addressed at time of permitting. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: i 18. Per City Ordinance, the Park Impact Fee is $193,970 (326 apartments X $595.00). i I PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 19. If unable to work within the sign criteria for non -conforming signs, the sign code allows a maximum monument sign of 64 square feet and 6 feet in height for the primary sign (Federal Highway) and secondary sign (Woolbright Road) under the Mixed Use regulations. The address shall be placed centered at the top of the sign, with the development name immediately underneath. Signs, as shown, also appear to be within the 10 foot setback from any property line. 20. A sign program for the retail center and residential building is required prior to issuance of a building permit. Riverwalk Plaza (MSPM 16-002) Conditions of Approval Page 4 of 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 21. Provide estimated tree canopy coverage (percent of parking area and drive aisles) at time of tree maturity. Include matching representation as part of the "Proposed Pervious with Trees" illustration on page AS -101.213. Generally we are looking for something close to 50% as the target coverage. The plan still lacks estimates for tree canopy coverage including before and % at maturity. 22. On Sheets AS -101.2A & 2B : The two totals for "PROPOSED PERVIOUS AREA" differs on each sheet. Please revise. 23. A Declaration of Restrictive Covenant will need to be executed in order to approve the proposed contingency parking plan. The Agreement will have to outline the triggers which initiate 100% valet parking operations and the construction of the additional parking structure. The agreements must be recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 24. Walgreens elevation: If the stairs are going to be external as proposed, then they must be screened from view from the right -of way. 25. Provide a narrative explaining how parking will be monitored to ensure residents are not parking in guest and retail parking spaces. 26. On Sheet AS -101.2A — Under "E. Efficiency in Parking Design", the evidence stated is not part of the standard design for the project but would only apply if the contingency plan went into effect. Please revise. 27. The site plan and the landscape plans do not match. Please correct for consistency and accuracy. 28. Please provide direct pedestrian access from the garage into the public plaza / boardwalk. The entry should act as the primary t public exit/entry and should be designed as such. Use double door, arch was and/or signage to mark the access point. 29. Staff has continually asked for the boardwalk and plaza area to include a central focal point/ gathering space. To achieve this, please address the following: all planters should be a max of 2' in height in order to act as seating. Create a clear, shaded, space to extend the plaza at the corner towards the south. 30. There are discrepancies between plans, elevations and floor plans. Please review and ensure all plans are consistent. Riverwalk Plaza (MSPM 16-002) Conditions of Approval Page 5 of 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 31. On Sheet AS -103B, the stair landing on the SW corner of Walgreens should connect to a sidewalk and be protected from traffic by a landscape island. 32. On Sheet AS -108, the footprint of the retail space at the NE corner of the garage has been reduced to accommodate the pedestrian connection from the garage to the plaza, however the square footage on the plan and in the tabular data appears unchanged. 33. On Sheet AS -906, the lighting levels of the parking area above Walgreens seem to have been revised to meet the code maximum of 5.9 foot-candles. However, the lighting schedules have not been revised to reflect changes to poles or fixtures, please correct. I 34. On Sheet AS -906, the light poles and fixture height proposed for the parking area above Walgreens should be reduced and the pole locations moved to the center island of the parking to reduce the visibility of the fixtures from off site. If poles are still visible when relocated, staff suggests the use of bollards in lieu of poles. 35. Three motorcycle parking spaces have been relocated to the north-west portion of the garage. This relocation is in conflict with a pedestrian walkway. Please relocate the motorcycle space. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Comments: 36. Prior to permitting, the Intracoastal Promenade shall have an 4 easement recorded in the public records reflecting that it is a permanent public access area. Indicate this on the plans. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS i Comments: To be determined., i CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined. S:\Pia.nning\SHARED\WP\PR0JECTS\Riverwalk Fe Folder\Riverwalk MSPM 16-002\DA T C iVIMENTSOART comments (6th Rev'ew).doc Riverwalk Plaza (MSPM 16-002) Conditions of Approval Page 6 of 6 Exhibit A: Location Map RIVERWALK LOCATION MAP 0 65130 260 390 520 Feet vm ------- I ...... I ................ I — ------------- I -------------------------- ----------------- M !!I M g �g nq� IM 4#1 112W =01PAIN V41AI, MWl "r ----- --------- at", Ab ----------------------- if SITE PLAN DATA PARKING DATA BUILDING ... ..... ..... 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Information on CityAge and our other events across the United States and around the world can be seen at: www.cityage.org Day I — February 22, 2017 7:30 am Breakfast Served 8:30 am Conference Opening Remarks by Event MC 8:45 am Welcome Address by: Jack Seiler, Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL 9:00 am Jaana Remes, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute (San Francisco, CA) Urban World: Meeting the Demographic Challenge in Cities 9:20 am Presentation: 1 C1TYIGF 9:40 am Session 1: City - Building Amid Rapid Population Growth Florida's population is growing by 1,000 people a day. How do we ensure we build the infrastructure necessary to support a major increase in population? What new models of development will shape the growth patterns of our cities? • Sheryl Sculley, City Manager, City of San Antonio, Tx (TBC) • Jaana Remes, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute (San Francisco, CA) • Francisco Garcia, Chief Planner, City of Miami • Lee Feldman, City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL Panel Chair: 10:45 am Morning Break 11:10 am Session 2: The Infrastructure Opportunity America's cities are about to see major investment in urban infrastructure. How can models of P3 development move beyond the transportation sector into broader application in civic infrastructure? What's the key to making sure these investments are made in well - designed projects and rolled out very quickly? How can we ensure each project accommodates the future's demands? • Kevin Thibault, Senior Vice President and Florida Infrastructure Leader, Parsons (Tampa, FL) • Mary Scott Nabers, President & CEO, Strategic Partnerships (Austin, TX) • Mark Taylor, Chief of Staff, City of Long Beach, CA Panel Chair: 11:55 am Conor Sen, Columnist, Bloomberg View, Portfolio Manager, New River Investments (Atlanta, GA) The U.S. economic recovery is just getting started 12:15 am Presentation: 12:35 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Albert Slap, President, Coastal Risk Consulting, LL Preparing for your property 's future 1:35 pm Presentation 1:55 pm Session 3: The Resilient American City Super storms, rising sea level and the potential for natural disasters make planning . for resiliency essential to the future. What is the role of data and information in building more resilient utilities? What investment models can ensure the resiliency of our coastal cities and the viability of ports and waterways? • Hard eep Anand, Deputy Director, Capital Improvement, Miami Dade Water and Sewer • Darcy Immerman, Senior Vice President, Resiliency, AECOM (Boston, MA) • Susanne Torriente, Chief Resilience Officer, Miami Beach 2 CITY.A1_GE Panel Chair: 2:40 pm Jon Campbell, Senior Vice President, Continuum (Boston, MA) The role of design in driving better public engagement in city building 3:00 pm Presentation: 3:20 pm Session 4: The Innovation City The success of a city depends on embracing innovation and building strong networks among schools, research institutions, business and cities. We will look at the investments that will grow the innovation economy and attract the necessary human and financial capital. • Dane Stangler, Vice President, Research and Policy, The Kauffman Foundation (Kansas City, MO) • Jeff Friedman, Director of Modern Government, Microsoft (Philadelphia, PA) Chris Fleck, Vice President, Emerging Solutions, Citrix (Fort Lauderdale) Panel Chair: 4:00 pm Closing Comments and Invitation to Reception Day 2 — February 23, 2017 8:00 am Breakfast Served 8:45 am Day 2 Welcome by Conference MC: 9:00 am Session 5: Transportation's Impact on City - Building The transportation industry is facing its most profound shift in a century, at the same time as many more cars are forecast to join the region's roads in the next 25 years. What do we need to do to re -cast transportation planning and investment as a major competitive issue facing American cities? 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This sends a message that grass roots groups can make change happen. Feel free to contact us at Stopboyntonhighrises@gmail.com for more information. Name From Comments 1. Debbie Lytle Boynton Beach, FL Get it Done 2. steve Finger SANFORD, NC 3. Michelle Garafola Lake Worth, FL 4. One Heart inc BARABOO, WI 5. donald MISSOULA, MT Baumgartner 6. Susan Oyer Boynton Beach, FL Keep height limits at the voter mandated 451+H"" No canyons of concrete keep Boynton Beach beautiful, breezy, and traffic congestion free. 7. Rob Macoviak Boynton Beach,FL 8. Isabel Araujo Mexico; Mexico 9. Niki Arntz Boynton Beach, FL I urge the city to keep the 45' height limit in the downtown area, the Boynton beach blvd corridor east of 95 and at the riverwalk plaza. We the citizen voted a change in our • leaders last year as we did not like the way the city was heading now we are being faced with the same issues that we voted for change on. If you approve these changes it will lead boynton to become like any other city can be. It takes away from our uniqueness, the small, quaint, fishing community will become just another statistic in what surrounds us. Please listen to your community, keep public use space for the citizens and visitors and tell the money hungry developers to find another city, because Boynton deserves better than what they have to offer! Boynton deserves to stand out amoungst our neighboring citys full of high rise condos with no small town feel. 10. Michael W. "Boynton Beach, FL The CRA needs to start heeding what residents have voter for twice; 45'foot height limit. The giving of exemptions beyond what is even available, because a developer says they need it to make a project viable, is rediculous in my opinion. itiihBoynton Beach, FL ,J \\ WPbIFL Page 1 - Signatures 1 - 12 Name From Comments 13. Kristen Boynton Beach, FL Why does the CRA hate Boynton Beach??? schneeloch 14. Chris Montague Boynton Beach, FL 15. Valerie Edwards Boynton Beach, FL 16. Valry Mackinlay Boynton Beach, FL The east side of town needs to stay with low density 17. Jelena Skipina foca, Bosnia And Herzegovina 18. Claudia Paredes Boynton Beach, FL 19. Marie Chapman Boynton Beach, FL 20. Lauren H Boynton Beach, FL 21. Nicoleene Boynton Beach, FL Scherzer-peters 22. Marcie Gahwiler Boynton Beach, FL 400 Tina Mancini Boynton Beach, FL Don't give in to the high rise demand. It is not as if the developers are taking the economy into consideration, all prices and rents are crazily inflated, leading to people moving elsewhere, or having no money left for spending in local businesses. 24. Maria Carrasco Boynton Beach, FL Time to listen to the citizens of Boynton Beach who are more interested in livability than a quick dollar. 25. Pete Barton Boynton Beach, FL 26. tommy zamplus Boynton Beach, FL 4 floors high is growth enough. Driving in Miami or Broward is a NIGHTMARE! 27. Melanie Feldman Boynton Beach, FL 28. Regina Stone Boynton Beach, FL 29. Cheryl Black Boynton Beach, FL We do not need to raise the heights of the building. The developers, want it to make more money. The ones they have already built, are a failure 30. Tamara Garber Boynton Beach, FL 31. Gail Young Boynton Beach, FL 33. Paula Powers BOYNTON BEACH, FL 34. Barbara Ready Boynton Beach, FL The days of giving in to developer's demands ARE OVER. Time to listen to the people who live here. Do we want to continue to allow developers to control the CHARACTER of our city, or do the taxpayers who live here DECIDE??? Every single city employee WORKS FOR US. Time to remind them of this!!! 35. Voncile Smith Boynton Beach, FL Florida is beautiful, but it will not be if it becomes a concrete jungle. 36. Kellee Ray Boynton Beach, FL Page 2 - Signatures 13 -36 Name From Comments 37. Lisa Hanley Boynton Beach, FL If I had wanted to live in Ft Lauderdale, I would have moved there. 39. Zandra Boynton Beach, FL Rios-martinez 40. Jean Manuel Boynton Beach, FL No high rises.... PLEASE. 41. Lisa Ritota Boynton Beach, FL Nothing above 4 stories ever. Don't need it. 42. Erica Manfred Boynton Beach, FL Water quality needs to be improved not degraded. CLEAN WATER NOW! 43. Cindy Nye Lantana, FL 44. becky pettitt Mckinleyville, CA 45. Glennis Whitney Nth Rockhampton, Queensland Australia, Australia 46. Jean R Boynton Beach, FL CRA listens to developers NOT citizens. eg building height in current "Publix"shopping center increased to 100'. WHY? Who is really behind this?? Citizens attend meetings and pleas fall on deaf ears! 47. ue l 'icilira l Perainga, F4' U,nfortu:,ate o, fl g already too late. Boynton isn't what it us d to alacillae_peeple certainly aren't the same. 48. Robyn Lorenz Boynton Beach, FL We need to keep a cohesive theme across our city. 49. Maggi Roach Boynton Beach, FL It appears the city commission and employees have forgotten about the actual citizens and continue to support failed development to date. Wouldn't it be wise to evaluate the failure/success rate of the previous high rise structures before allowing more of the remaining intracoastal waterfront property to be blocked by semi-vacant structures? 50. ric Salomonsson Boynton Beach, FL Such heights for Ocean Avene would negatively affect the C 'feel' of this stretch of land. The historic high school would risk being dwarfed by such structures. Plans for this area that have involved community input do not include such heights. Development has to be done wisely. These proposed heights are not in accordance with what the community has supported! 51. Jacqueline Boynton Beach, FL We have enough of them, and they are an eye sore. Jacobs 52. Nannette Boynton beach, FL A planning department not A CRA is what's needed. Look Whittington to Montogery Co. Md. 53. Miki Hart ORLANDO, FL 54. Linda Stabile Delray Beach, FL Commissioners must learn to stand up to city employees who have in the past razed historic structures and who currently want to sell out to greedy developers. Traffic problems will ensue and quality of life will deteriorate. Page 3 - Signatures 37-54 Name From Comments 55. Jesse Feldman Boynton Beach, FL I am not against development or developers. I want to see our city and our downtown continue to grow and flourish. That said, I want to see that growth be carried out in a responsible and thoughtful manner. 56. kris ross Boynton Beach, FL Responsible development is the only intelligent answer for a sustainable, attractive City. Don't cave into developers demands over the desires of citizens! 57. Susan Hurlburt Ocean ridge, FL More heighth = more density = more congestion = less health for community & less enjoyment of life 58. Connie Belling Boynton Beach, FL The madness needs to stop and we don't want a high rise their .. 59. margaret Nelson Boynton Beach, FL Don't ruin our town with more high rises 60. S. Flynn Holland Boynton beach, FL Density and height expansion is wrong for Boynton the health and welfare will be truly affected by the intense develoment of our small town. i do hope the CRA and city carefully studies the need for expansion and delvelopment Start with a traffic study and evacuation routes for 061. thousands of more apartment rentals in our community Martha Hoxard .iach�t =`' L K,IMig- rise . We don't want more density. Going higher means more people, more cars, more traffic, more accidents and more infrastructure_ needed. Roads are overcrowded now wit no-way t• e p ho i. 62. margot boivin Boynton beach, FL Who's running the show here? thought the elected officials and the CRA, which consists of our City Commissioners (by the way, how legal is that? Why bother calling it the CRA if they are one and the same) are supposed to be representing the best interests of the CITIZENS of Boynton Beach, NOT the developers. Can our City Representatives please show me a majority of citizens that actually support this INSANE Proposal. 65. Audrey B Boynton, FL 66. Tom Dryja Boynton beach, FL NO HIGH RISES NEAR THE OCEAN!! 67. Thomas Reade Boynton Beach, FL 68. Sandy Horne Boynton Beach, FL 69. Eddie B bresnihan Boynton Beach, FL Commissioners, you do not have to approve this. The citizens will never forgive you. 70. Gary Lachman Boynton Beach, FL 71. Annie Graham Ocean ridge, FL Our city is so special to all of our residents. Please do no ruin its charm by adding another esthetically DISpleasing building like the one on Federal Hywy and Woolbright in Riverwalk which would also impact traffic in a way that would be intolerable. Please listen to caring residents and put our feelings ahead of your fortunes. Page 4 - Signatures 55- 71 Name From Comments 72. Debbie Rosamelia Ocean Ridge, FL The traffic on Al A is heavy now, if this Riverside complex is built and all traffic must exit east where are they going to go? Right in front of our already busy complex. Traffic is my major concern. Please reconsider this building, we don't need more apartments. 73. Angela R Ocean Ridge, FL Traffic is already an issue on US 1 and Woolbright and this will create even more gridlock and increase car and pedestrian accidents. This is not,responsible development! 74. Barbara Flanagan Ocean Rifge, FL As a BOYNTON BEACH RENTAL OWNER, I feel that it is important to keep the high rise development within the downtown area of the city. Adding a 10 story high rise will further add to traffic congestion issues, exponentially increased accidents, and parking issues for those businesses who will only remain if their customers have easy access to their shops and offices. 75. De�ranis Deven agrt�r®xford, NC I've ¢ved l c�y:�t r�-a l and the thought of more - _ .. - hi bsriseiict oo d 76. Faith Cyr ATHENS, AL 77. Clare Ohland Sarasota, FL r:, im Walsh— ,_ ,.. Iarel reenf I We are against the Riverwalk plaza building project and the new consolidated plan being proposed. Let's kee• the .resent 4 sto bldg_heights a!so thousands of,tax'' ' aa: ,y+,ing p o0e t: 4 ,er�. (snowfairda'j ou1d.like-to-attend .upcoming rings Ms rnave them to the winter months so we would hiable to more properly have our opinions be heard. ,,1 79. Jennifer O'Connor Ocean Ridge, FL 81. Kara Sullivan Boynton Beach, FL Please let's not turn Boynton into WPB. I moved to this city 8 yrs ago strictly for a big reason it's small and NOT uncontrollably developed! 83. Kenny Allen 'boynton beach, FL Please do not build any buildings taller then 4 stories south of W.00lbright in Boynton Beach. 84. Leslie Martel GULF STREAM, FL , Please do not allow developers to build high-rises in Boynton Beach. The current building height is enough! thank you, Leslie Martel 85. Susan Devoy Ocean ridge, FL Can just about get over the bridge now with all the traffic. No high rises at the woolbright bridge. CRAZY 86. Joe Hardiman Delray BeaCh, FL 87. Karen a Muse Boynton Beach, FL 88. Gregory Magreta Gulf Stream, FL Way too high for area. 89. Sam Wornom Delray Beach, FL 90. Don Young Ocean ridge, FL Page 5 - Signatures 72-90 Name From Comments 91. Thomas Boynton beach, FL Goudreau 92. william martin Delray Beach, FL these high rises would negatively impact property values and quality of life for miles up and down the coast 93. ira friedman boynton beach, FL 94. Henry Cavanna Delray Beach, FL 95 W Garrett Dering Gulf Stream, FL Woolbright bridge is often too crowded now. Further development will cause unsafe conditions as emergency equipment from Boynton Beach will be delayed with traffic from both autos and boats. Woolbright and Federal highway is not place for more high residential or cmnercial •evelopment. 96. Marilynn Magreta Gulf Stream, FL Our infrastructure barely supports the area as it is. The developers push to build sell and run has to be realistic in terms of future population and strains on roads, bridges, sewers, emergency response capabilities etc. Get this right. 97. DAVID WILLIAMS OCEAN RIDGE, FL 98. John Gallagher Delray Beach, FL I am for low density, sensible development. Not this! 100. Helen Burns Delray Beach, FL Please develop responsibly. This will choke the intersection of Woolbright Road and U.S. 1. Low density is the key. Not this. 101. Daniel Dekker Boynton Beach, FL Boynton Beach will lose the very thing I came here for- a laid-back, friendly, safe community where people treat each other with respect. 102. Suzanne Kraft Delray Beach, FL These meetings to discuss and vote on such dramatic and unwanted changes to the landscape should be held in season when the majority of people who live and work in the area and who will be impacted the most are in residence. There must be more appropriate ways to increase Boyntons tax revenue without permanently destroying its beauty and charm with hideous high rise concrete blocks of cement 104. mike mccarthy Boynton Beach, FL 105. W Allen Northcutt Delray Beach, FL Keep limit of 4 stories to retain the character of the community 106. Carter Bagley Delray Beach, FL Please show some restraint and prevent this from taking place. 107. Peter Martin Delray Beach, FL 108. carol davignon Delray Beach, FL the high rises on federal and ocean ave stood empty for years! What is the occupy rate now?What is the purpose of more empty units now? Lower buildings seem to be more attractive to the overall population Page 6 - Signatures 91 - 108 Name From Comments 109. Eric Lichtenstein Gulf Stream, FL Unbridled development has already strained the MD infrastructure of the region: water supply, waste disposal, roads and traffic. Massive development is unwarranted...and the tax base increase will never cover the added costs to support these projects. 110. linda sorenson Boynton Beach, FL 111. Alyce Hoskins Gulf Stream, FL 112. Thomasina Cole Ocean ridge, FL 113. Randall Smalley Boynton Beach, FL I am vehemently opposed to these proposed building height rules. Boynton Beach cannot absorb the additional sprawl ESPECIALLY with the chaos caused by the new All Aboard Florida train frequency. It is obvious that our elected officials are not looking out for our best interests. Vote no or get voted OUT! 114. John Caufield Boynton Beach, FL 115. Sherry Sidler Boynton Beach, FL 116. Stallworth Larson Ocean Ridge, FL ' Bad, bad, bad idea. Please don't destroy the low key flavor of Boynton Beach. Also, why the summer ploy to try to slip this through when so many are away. This leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. 117. Joyce Pickel Boynton Beach, FL 118. Julia Catlin Boynton Beach, FL 119. Margaret Gulf Stream, FL Runnette 120. Donna Kirby Boynton Beach, FL Please think for the LONG run. Refrain from the attraction of the short term illusive high and jagged hooks the "Almighty Dollar"will give rise to. The footprints you are leaving behind will pave the way and plant the seed for the very greed that feeds its ravenous hold. These footprints are permanent and CRUSHING. Our city MATTERS! And we will still be living here long after you BULLDOZE thru. Leaving behind only your immovable Cement Barriers that continue to divide and wall off the very citizens you serve. Let us not forget your role as government...elected officials representing the voice of its citizens. We are the members, the inhabitants of the community, the very citizens you have the privilege to serve. Here our voice. Thank you for your consideration. 121. DANZ MARANTZ Boynton Beach, FL 122. John Lipscomb Boynton Beach, FL No buildings over 4 stories! 123. Scott Petrie Boynton beach, FL We don't need any more traffic, it's a madhouse out there. 124. Emily Starkey Gulf stream, FL Page 7 - Signatures 109 - 124 Name From . Comments 125. Philippe Ocean ridge, FL Lavigueur 126. Scarby Smith Delray Beach, FL No to buildings over four stories 127. Robert Nemes Boynton Beach, FL Stop ALL this building 128. George Gulf Stream, FL Fugelsang • 129. Lynne McGinn Boynton Beach, FL 130. Dan D Boynton Beach, FL Boynton Beach has lost its small town charm and is turning into an urbanized community of high rises. I think its time for me to move somewhere else - if others follow, as predict, that will increase the housing glut and lack of business here. 131. Benjamin Lucas Delray Beach, FL • 132. Julia Hedges Delray Beach, FL 133. Katherine Hughes Delray Beach, FL 134. James Kazepis Boynton Beach, FL JUST LOOK AT THE HIGH RISER AT OCEAN AVE.ITS UP SO LONG @ ITS RESIDENTIAL AS WELL AS COMMERCIAL UNITS ARE NOT NEARLY DCCUPIED. WE DEFINTELY DONOT NEED ANY MORE. IMAGINE THE IMPACT IT WILL HAVE ON THE SAFETY&THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WILL TAKE FOR OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES TO BE IMPLEMENTED 135. Anne Seidlitz Delray Beach, FL I strongly oppose building heights of more than the existing four story limit. 136. Sam Rembert III Gulf Stream, FL Please do not do this. The quality of life we have had here for decades will be lost to overbearing structures and unbearable traffic. Why destroy such a wonderful place? 137. Linda Baumgarten Briny Breezes, FL We don't need 10 stories, way too tall. Way too much trsffic. Please consider 4 stories. 138. Barbara Adele Ocean Ridge, FL Harrell 139. Linwood P Harrell Boynton beach, FL 140. June Parrish Delray beach, FL Please do not allow this fast paced growth with higher r buildings and more traffic 141. Trish Stimpson Delray beach, FL Would absolutely ruin the area It's already over built 142. Madonna Mahon Delray Beach, FL 143. Ann Alexander OCEAN RIDGE, FL 144. Aileen Willoughby Briny breezes, FL The city would not approve of us wanting to sell to developers and part of the fear was they didn't want high rises which would have been limited to 4 stories SO I say emphatically NO!!! 145. Lee DiPietro Ocean Ridge, FL Page 8 - Signatures 125- 145 Name From Comments 146. Marcia Abbo Delray Beach, FL Please slow down, listen to your constituents, and LEAD us in the best direction ... of slow growth. . 147. Hugo Litersky Boynton Beach, FL 148. Lindsley Swenson Delray Beach, FL Please no high rises over 4 stories_ Too much traffic and too many people! 149. John Parry Ocean Ridge, FL 150. Karen Gretzula Boynton Beach, FL I was born and raised in Boynton beach about 50 yrs ago. I have seen many changes in the surrounding communities. A lot of people I know have moved to north Florida or South Georgia to try to find more of the life style that used to be here before land was overdeveloped and the green spaces have almost disappeared. So many of these homes, apartments or condominiums seem to sit empty, which is such a waste. There's no turning back the clock. Please make responsible choices in development that will affect generations to come. The Boynton I grew up in is not the one my children ever knew, unfortunately. 151. Janet Hughes � -:1" ;South VVoodstockWI stop ruining South Flor,ada.. The cI rMs already •isa••earl kg I -are aboiut the Historic bui!dj SAl at;are left r,esioreinstead o fearing down ! People do care ; .bout•preser+ atoo Stop the„u d. ruvth , ,; ~ / 152. Nieves Rutkowski Boynton Beach, FL 153. Alan Larson Delray Beach, FL 154. Uri KLEMENT Boynton Beach, FL 155. Gayle Breman Ocean Ridge, FL Please help me understand why you are completely ignoring and alienating your neighbors. Horrible traffic and potential deaths will occur due to the glut your proposals will create. Think about why you were elected please. 156. Beverly Moore Delray Beach, FL These high rise buildings at such a sensitive location will destroy the special feeling of Boynton Beach. Please do not give in to the real estate developers. The argument on increased tax base doesn't take into account the lower revenue from other existing real estate that is no longer as attractive in value. Such is a counter-factual and hard to quantify. Plus your existing residents are pleading NO. Please listen to us. 157. Susan Litersky Boynton Beach, FL When are you going to stop building? Enough is enough. You are turning our city into a concrete jungle. We do not need more high rises. 158. Corinne Dacey Boynton Beach, FL 159. Granville Toogood Ocean Ridge, FL The proposed development plans fly in the The proposed plan fees in the face of intelligent growth. Most of the east coast of Florida is a tragic mistake that can't be undone. Let's not let that happen here. 160. Eileen Duffy Boynton Beach, FL Page 9 - Signatures 146- 160 Name From Comments 161. Jeanne Suiter Delray beach, FL 162. Beth Spath Alachua, FL 163. RC Hamilton Gulf Stream, FL 164. Anita Mcsharry Boynton Beach, FL Increased density does not in any way add to the uniqueness of our town It just mirrors the built up areas south of us and increase traffic congestion Let's not create another pile of concret high rises Let's do it right and keep building to a minimum 165. John Vernon Lake Worth, FL My mother and here three sister went to Boynton High 1st Miller grade - 12th she Graduate in 1930. I started the 1 st. there 1950-59 then to Seacrest High. The Gym it self make it worth saving the school. 166. Michael Hotchkiss Boynton Beach, FL 167. Margaret Nugent Boynton Beach, FL Think about the residents that live here. Remember who voted for you and what we what. 168. Jerry adams OCEAN RIDGE, FL 169. Donald Brennsn Manalapan, FL 170. a inia Sipp Ocean Ridge, FL he impact of large high-risers in the community and surrounding communities will destroy the beauty and attraction of Boynton Beach itself and will force small businesses and private citizens to move elsewhere. Homeowners made their choice to live in Boynton Beach for its quiet beauty and to maintain its pristine beaches. This will also impact roads and traffic which has been increasing as local development increases. Parking will be and issue in town and the beach. Beaches will become too ded. 171. Michael Yanuzzi Ocean Ridge, FL 172. Don Grace Boynton Beach, FL I strongly disapprove of any measure to increase the density of new structures along Federal Highway such that it would be greater than what has recently been added; e.g., heights should be limited to 4 stories. 173. Roger Bennett Briny Breezes, FL The Woolbright-Federal project will devastate the surrounding area. Please remember that large projects are nearing completion at Federal and Ocean Avenue and south on Federal near the Delray boundary. Also, there are several large lots roped off along Federal that will become large development sites. 174. Elizabeth Loper Boynton Beach, FL We do Not need high rise building anywhere on the streets of Boynton, especially leading to the ocean! Do Not Ruin Boynton. 175. Elizabeth Morris Delray Beach, FL I have watched the new density in Delray: It has had such a negative impact on the city. Please tread cautiously ....the proposal for Woolbright had WAY too many units. 176. Sally MagGuire Delray Beach, FL I strongly oppose this type of development on many levels Page 10 - Signatures 161 - 176 Name From Comments ___� 177. Louise Robinson Delray Beach, FL—/ thbeautyof Boynton/Delray is in it's "village like" appearance - Been coming here since 1950 but wouldn't have if it was like areas to the south - Please don't build tall buildings which will totally ruin the area 178. Larry Sudds Briny Breezes, FL We reside in Briny Breezes 5 months of the year and consider Boynton Beach as our commercial and entertainment center. The Ocean Avenune/Woolbright development will be very destructive to our lifesytle and no doubt will force us to move away to an area that will not present the many negative impacts that will occur with this development. 179. Lou Ann Francis Boynton Beach, FL 180. Linda Sudds Prescott, Canada 181. Chuck Farah Boynton Beach, FL 182. Lb Allen Delray Beach, FL 183. Sarah Klinefelter Boynton Beach, FL We don't want Boynton Beach to be like other places that have high buildings. We like it to stay as it is now. 184. Sam Harvey Delray beach, FL 4 stories max 185. Barbara Rybacki Boynton Beach, FL 186. Aviva Shliselberg Rego Park, NY 187. Michael Jackson Ocean Ridge, FL 188. Joan Beck Port Lions, AK 189. Tony Lynch Ocean Ridge, FL We purchased our house 18 months ago in Ocean Ridge because of the overall aesthetics of the area. We are dead against the proposals to increase building heights above the existing levels 190. John Whittell Ocean Ridge, FL An ugly inappropriate build which will have negative impact upon the desirability of Boynton Beach as a place to live and work. 191. Dianne McNeal Delray Beach, FL Please stop the building madness. 192. Steven Overby Boynton Beach, FL 193. JOHN S KIRWAN GULF STREAM, FL GREED BEGETS GREED - LEAVE WELL ENOUGH JR ALONE! 194. Deborah Boiardi Ocean Ridge, FL Don't ruin the neighborhood! High Rise = high blood pressure! Density leads to danger! Chill!!!! 195. Lyn Shanley Boynton Beach, FL We moved from the Aventura area because of high rises and traffic. 196. Judi McCarty Ocean ridge, FL I am against high rises. Not only for volume but it also isn't estheticly pleasing for our community 197. Joanna Litewski BoyNton beach, FL Please stop these crazy projects from ever taking off and ruining the coastline. 198. Maggie Miley Boynton Beach, FL WE do not want a concrete jungle WWII Page 11 - Signatures 177- 198 Name From Comments 199. Steve Ward Delray Beach, FL 200. Pete schofield Boynton Beach, FL We think the development at woolbright and federal will forever change the life we have in Ocean Ridge. We can barely get over the bridge now. Do not let them change the height restrictions 11111 201. Stella Kolb Boynton Beach, FL 202. Cynthia J. Boynton Beach, FL If I had wanted to live in the midst of high rise buildings, I Tennant would be in Boston, New York or Miami - not Boynton Beach! Any buildings more than 4 stories will destroy the character of the area and negatively effect the quality of life 203. Rick Morris Delray Beach, FL Please consider carefully, we are already being overrun with new apartments. Out infrastructure will not handle this density. 204. Patrick Rubsamen Delray Beach, FL 205. Eileen Cox Ocean Ridge, FL 206. jan stalnaker gulf stream, FL please don't do this to boynton beach...the roads are already almost impassable due to volume of cars...develop the city responsibly for now and future generations 207. S. Smith Ocean Ridge, FL Four stories only.lnfrastructure can not handle any more.Traffic etc. will be awful. 208. Ronald Shipka Boynton Beach, FL In addition to the wording responsible please strive for BETTER DESIGN!! The buildings being built on federal and ocean are UGLY. This is a result of developer greed wherein they don't get the necessary density and therefore "skinny" the architectural details. I would suggest adding an architectural review board to the development process which should help. 209. candace friis Delray Beach, FL No to 100-150 high rise!!!1 We do not have the infrastructure to support!!!! 210. Joyce Bruck Boynton Beach, FL 211. Candi Hoey Williamston, SC 212. Barbara Cook Ocean Ridge, FL Wake up Commissioners! You are being seduced by Builders who build monuments unto themselves. (Does the name "Donald Trump" ring a bell?) Boynyon Beach is known as a fishing and boating community--not a high rise residential shopping Mecca. Clean up and modernize the old outdated facades downtown and keep the small town charm. spare us being swallowed up of our existing landmarks by high rise buildings. 213. James Dunn Boynton Beach, FL 214. Robert Howard Juneau, AK 215. EMMA NEVILLE Greenville, FL Page 12 - Signatures 199 -215 Name From Comments 216. katy yonally Boynton Beach, FL 217. Merilynn Delray Beach, FL Rubsamen 218. Cody Jones Delray Beach, FL Please stop these developers from destroying our beautiful area. Do not increase the height of the buildings. That will be the beginning of the end of what makes our town charming.. 219. Thomas Johnson Boynton Beach, FL This proposed building boom will have a very negative impact on the quality of I in-BoyntorrITeai r (2-- -'20.'Kari Shipley Delray Beach, FL Delray is so ry they ever allowed the high rises on Atlantic %rid—tlre ntracoastal and changed the zoning to eliminate the ugly tall buildings. 5 stories is plenty high enough. We have too much traffic and not enough parking here. Learn from our mistakes 221. peggy smith Boynton Beach, FL Boynton la shnuld-t ink more green spaces and less traffic congestion especially in areas like Federal Highway. 222. vito greco Boynton Beach, FL high density is not the answer, responsible revitalization with a real gameplan is! Is this high rise type building our gameplan, I don't think that is what the citizens have in mind. 223. Stephanie Delray Beach, FL There is enough traffic on Woolbright because of the Seaborg bridge. Woolbright and Federal have enough congestion without adding any more. 224. Terri Groth Delray Beach, FL 225. Paul RUOPP Brinny, FL 4 stories max 226. William Ogrady Boynton Beach, FL 227. Jorgette Smith Delray Beach, FL 228. Linda Condon Ocean Ridge, FL We are starting to look like FtLauderdale. 229. Denise O. Ocean Ridge, FL I oppose building development in Boynton Beach that exceeds the existing 4 story max. The community is unique and special. It needs to remain that way. 230. M Patricia Boynton Beach, FL Morowitz 231. Harry Woodworth Boynton Beach, FL Why would Boynton want to become like the over developed, over crowded cities in Dade and Broward? 232. Valerie Thompson Boynton Beach, FL Keep the charm - no more traffic - 4 story max. 233. Jeffrey Wangler Ocean Ridge, FL 234. Michael Fink Boynton Beach, FL Developer is only interested in maximizing profits, not the general will being and welfare of the community. The zoning laws exist for a reason. We need to avoid the traffic and congestion that will be caused by increased density of our land sites. We moved to Boynton Beach because of its beauty and ease of living. Let's preserve what we have! 235. Julia Hebding Ocean Ridge,'FL Page 13 - Signatures 216-235 Name From Comments 236. James Walton Gulf stream, FL 237. Ellen Walton Gulf Stream, FL 238. Lydia Petty Delray Beach, FL I strongly object to these proposals to allow taller and denser housing at Woolbright and the intracoastal area. The impact on quality of life will be a lasting and seriously damaging impact 239. Sarah Gordon Briny Breezes, FL Please do not turn paradise into a parking lot. Invest in our existing infrastructure! The money invested in renewing and revitalizing our existing town speaks to long term goals of having a town people actually LOVE and will VISIT and will SHOP in and INVEST in. Please, no big concrete. 240. Marcela Boynton Beach, FL Viglianchino 241. Christian Riera Boynton Beach, FL 242. mark fox ocean ridge, FL 243. Michael Watts Delray Beach, FL Please do not give in to the demands of the developers. They don't care about Boynton Beach and its character and well-being. They care about maximizing their real estate profits. Reject their plans and insist upon four stories maximum. 244. Karl Hoffman Boynton Beach, FL There is no room for large development! ! There is already no place for people to park to go to the beach! Cogestion coming east during season on Woolbright is horrible. ..the infrastructure is not set up for that kind of density. 245. Paul Zaza Ocean Ridge, FL 246. Charles KittLer Ocean Ridge, FL STOP this raping of our area these developers have only$$$ in theirs minds. Please keep this area the just as it is " a wonderful place to live". 247. Gilbert Godin Boynton Beach, FL 248. Rebecca Arcaini Lantana, FL This Highrises destroying our town 249. Donna LaMastra Boynton Beach, FL This new development plan is extremely disappointing particularly in light of the strong opposition voiced by concerned taxpayers. This turn of events smacks of inappropriate influence by those who will benefit-clearly not in the best interest of current residents nor the future of our beautiful community....shameful 250. Peg Sitar Ocean Ridge, FL 251. Frederick Pearce Boynton Beach, FL This development plan is NOT in the interest of the citizens of Boynton Beach. The only people who benefit from increasing height and density are the developers. Stop the madness! 252. Henry Showalter Boynton Beach, FL Page 14 - Signatures 236-252 Name From Comments 253. Jane R M Delray Beach, FL Please stop this excessive development and maintain the Harrison character of Boynton Beach! The charm will totally gone, and it will become like any other overgrown town. 254. Wendy Starr Ocean Ridge, FL These meetings should be held during winter months. Interesting they are held, now in August, when most residents are out of town. There are aspects of this project that are very disturbing. 256. Scott Williams Boynton Beach, FL The traffic, crime, and population density is already saturated on the Federal Highway corridor from Delray to Boynton Beach Blvd. We do not need any more residential development in this corridor, the infrastructure cannot handle it. 257. Richard McCoy ocean Ridge, FL 258. Walter Zill Boynton Beach, FL Too many high rise residence buildings now in Boynton. They interfere with the natural spread of sunlight on nearby areas, as well as air circulation. Additional population crowds the streets that are now too congested in the winter, as well as requiring more water and sewage handling facilities. People need land for growing some food plants, including trees, and high rise residences do not provide that space. • 259. Martin Galt Ocean ridge, FL 260. Martha Joa Boynton Beach, FL Zoning rules were established for a reason. Changing them to satisfy a developer breaks a covenant with current property owners that had an understanding of what their neighborhood would be. It is not appropriate to force that change upon the neighborhood for the financial success of a developer who's only Interest in the area is financial gain. It is the current residents that will have to deal with the impact on their way of life. While it may not be easily measured in financial terms there is a cost. The population impact and pressure on them should have priority. 261. Barbara Johnston Boynton Beach, FL I cannot imagine how serious this construction plan is to disrupt the safety and quality of life in Ocean Ridge!! 262. Jennifer Pugh Boynton Beach, FL 263. Mike Pugh Boynton Beach, FL ...this is what ruined Delray Beach, FL, please do not make the same mistake! 264. CONNIE Boynton Beach, FL CIGARRAN 265. Marcia Stark Boynton Beach, FL The high rise buildings are unattractive In many respects and certainly do not add to the quality of life in Boynton Beach 266. Liz Dalrymple Delray Beach, FL Page 15 - Signatures 253 -266 Name From Comments 267. John Butler Boynton Beach, FL Say no to more high rises. Keep the present limit on height and density. Intersection of Woolbright and Federal highway is way too crowded already in winter. Don't need more density in that area. 268. Martie Ryland Boynton Beach, FL 269. Jan Hensley Atlanta, GA 270. Susan Horne Boynton Beach, FL We dont need another big Rental Complex, Why not get a Margaritaville Built there help bring more Tourism 271. patricia chevalier defray beach, FL 272. Linda Morton Boynton Beach, FL Our community does not want this high density building so why should our representatives allow it? 273. Robert Bridwell Delray Beach, FL The negative effects of this "over development" (traffic, congestion) will be felt by adjacent communities, too. And those of us in this area of Palm Beach County love that the character of these communities has been well managed in the past. Please keep up the good work. 274. Martha Burke Delray Beach, FL Have been visiting this area for 38 years and now own property here. Please do not ruin it by overdevelopment and selling out to large real estate developers who do not live here. 275. Ryan de Haseth Boynton Beach, FL 276. Ferdinand Boyton Beach, NJ Richardsen 277. Julie Carr Boynton Beach, FL Slow the growth in our coastal community. 278. Maria S Guoth Gulf Stream, FL High rise high building density Will have a detrimental MD impact on air quality and local micro wind environment. Development of town should look at more innovative, green design and develop first urban planning. 279. Barbara Moeller Boynton Beach, FL Rentals do not add to the quality of life in Boynton Beach, High rise rentals are worse. There are rental units that aren't even filled across and along Federal Hwy, why do we need other GHOST towns dotting the landscape... ... 281. Michelle White Delray Beach, FL Please do not ruin our beautiful city. Traffic impossible now • as it is. 282. Laura Parsons Boynton Beach, FL 283. Diana Paxton Boynton Beach, FL Delray has been very successful with the way they are doing development. We should do the same thing. If we do Hi Rises, it's going to give Delray muct more business as people like to go to quaint delightful areas for food & entertainment. The High Rise buildings already built are an eye sore to the area. Copy Delray! Why change a good thing! 284. Ruth Wright Boynton Beach, FL Please do not let them destroy one more area in Florida Page 16 - Signatures 267-284 Name From Comments 285. Carleton Delray Beadh, FL If this is allowed, there will be no way to put the toothpaste Endemann back in the tube. 286. Elizabeth Bianco Ocean Ridge, FL We have too many high rise buildings in Boynton Beach. Most not being sold..We do not need to ruin Ocean Ridge too. 287. Melissa Berge Boynton Beach, FL Woolbright rd will need to be widen and woolbright bridge rebuilt- not to mention Al A! 288. BILL GOSS BOYNTON BEACH, THERE ARE ALREADY TOO MANY TALL BUILDINGS IN FL OUR CITY. 289. Thomas Grasty BoyntonBeach, FL 290. Lita Rosenberg Boynton Beach, FL Keep Boynton beautiful, open, safe and accessible 291. Phyllis Winham Delray Beach, FL 292. , a eleinea Pln, C�X— ,Please Stop theAkdalilSe0E.aliiriWie east coast of Fortin ,.-_. Florida.TIR aturauty= i5fthe state ismberuined by the - 293. James Oldani Boynton Beach, FL We cannot handle the traffic that this will create 294. Chris Clarke Ocean Ridge, FL This is a short sighted plan. All species of sea turtles that nest on the Ocean Ridge beaches are currently on the endangered species list. Let's continue to get them steady, and off the list, before we consider changes that would have most definitely a negative impact on their habitat. As you may know, The nesting beaches are critical to survival of the species. Each mature female returns only to the beach where she was born to begin the next cycle. 295. Patricia Farah Boynton Beach, FL 296. Cecile McCaull Gulf Stream, FL We have too much traffic in that area now. It would be a big mistake. The Woolbright bridge area has constant traffic back ups currently. Cecile McCaul) 297. donna horrigan Ocean Ridge, FL 298. Ray Henderson Boynton Beach, FL Also need to stop sober homes... 299. Donald MaGruder Ocean Ridge, FL wir N. James,C;Iaigh Maoichester.lirwted lic1 y 1rci"me aifiSr"wn-Golnny-Club-' Kingdom 301. HEIDI FORTE OCEAN RIDGE, FL 302. BEth Griffin Boynton Beach, FL 303. Nancy Washington, DC Sidamon-Eristoff 304. Ann Kimlicka Boynton Beach, FL High rise buildings unattractive and not needed in Boynton especially in the areas of the Woolbright Bridge. Make Riverwalk attractive with restaurants, retail and green spaces. 305. Laurence Barnes Ocean Ridge, FL Don't ruin a special town/area. Don't destroy the reason we all live here. Page 17 - Signatures 285-305 Name From Comments 306. Vicki Robertson Boynton Beach, FL Towers High, Lighting So Bright... Boynton must consider broader implications before embarking on specific projects, and look for ways to accomplish multiple goals rather than default to short-term, piecemeal efforts. Resources exist for the benefit of life forms other than humans. What Boynton Beach needs is more green space. What happened to the beloved Scrub Jays? Carmax lights! What happened to the City's Bird Sanctuary Ordinance?There is no hesitation when a birds nest or trees are removed. Just look at Little League Park. What happened to the "Go Green Boynton" initiative? How is the City following the Climate Anton Plan? There's more light pollution and more buildings in the City more than ever! Citizens are not happy. This is not what we want. There is nothing breathtaking about high buildings. For the sake of whatever's left of Boynton Beach's skyline, the people who still marvel at what's left of our tree canopy and the animals that require it to survive, let's say "No"to skyscrapers. Boynton Beach is far down the wrong path, time for .corrective action. 307. Mark Krueger Ocean Ridge, FL Speculation developers are not wanted; congestion is NOT wanted -we don't want to be Delray or Broward/Miami-Dade. 308. Suzanne Lyman Gulfstream, FL Do NOT ruin this gentle coastal town!! 309. Thomas Lyman Delray Beach, FL No high rises. Too much development. Takes away the beauty of the small town. 310. Denise Donlon Fort Pierce, FL Quite sad that so called progress has to ruin a lovely town. Kuckens Enough change has been enough. Oh that's right more tax dollars for city, county, and the state. 311. Kathryn Oneill Gulf stream, FL 312. Kathleen Butzen Boynton Beach, FL Please do not turn our Intercoastal views into a"tunnel" with concrete monstrosities on both sides. Del Ray to Fort Lauderdale is bad enough! 313. Dolores De Mars Boynton Beach, FL It is crazy to even imagine high rises going up at the WinnDixie site off Woolbrite and Federal. Where are all the cars going to go when the bridge opens? Where are they going to do their grocery shopping Publix? Can't get a parting space in their lot now We have a new mayor and new committee, this town can become beautiful WITHOUT ALL THE CONCRETE added to it. Mayor, are you listening • to YOUR residents?? 314. Jerry MaGruder Ocean Ridge, FL I fear the impact will cause major issues to the quality of the beach life - especially for evacuation at time of major • emergency- it will play havoc. That is my growing fear.. Page 18 - Signatures 306-314 Name From Comments 315. Kathy Sergio Boynton Beach, FL We do not need more high rises. Use some imagination in developing Boynton. Don't let developers ruin Boynton. 316. Linda Kinbacher. Boynton Beach, FL Have you tried getting through the traffic lights at Woo!bright and Federal Highway? What are you thinking, or not! What has happened to our"inviting little coastal town"? Please find a balance. 317. susan hertel-post Boynton Beach, FL No more high rises, PLEASE. We know what's best for Boynton Beach, not developers. Send the players packing. 318. Betsy Tyson Delray Beach, FL 319. Carolann Besler Boynton Beach, FL I oppose the changing of the building code to include 100 foot heights along the intercoastal. 1724M1111M7SIMIPpitmatlintalat Keep the skyscape free from construction. 321. George Metcalf Boynton Beach, FL 322. Ellen Grace Boynton Beach, FL No more high risers!! 323. TERRY BROWN Boynton Beach, FL Another developer crime we must stop. 324. Gregg Larkon Nottingham, NH 325. edward jalbert ocean ridge, FL please restrict the height of all new developments in boynton beach - stay with the old laws, and do not succumb to the bigger is better story ! 326. Don Kree Boynton Beach, FL City Commissioners need to stick with existing building height restrictions and densities and stop granting variances to current zoning laws. These high rise projects don't benefit residents and wind up costing taxpayers more to sustain additional demand for services. 327. Allison Lytle Lake-Worth, FL Keep Boynton "sea side" not commercial 328. Tammy Lytle Lake Worth, FL 329. Amy Hertel Boynton Beach, FL Too much, too fast. NO. 330. Mary Ann Monnin Boynton Beach, FL This is crazy to allow such density. I don't want to ruin my City to look like down town Miami and have traffice and safety issues due to over growth. 331. AL Fries Ocean Ridge, FL CONSIDER SAFETY CONCERNS. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION CAN OCCUR! FIRE RESCUE WILL HAVE PROBLEMS GETTING THROUGH AND/OR OVER THE BRIDGE IN A EMERGENCY WHEN THE BRIDGE IS UP THIS WILL GREATLY INCREASE RESPONSE TIME WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FATALITY. THE TRAFFIC IS BACKED UP NOW THROUGH THE FEDERAL HWY INTERCHANGE NOW DURING THE SLOW SEASON SO YOU CAN JUST IMAGINE WHAT IT WILL BE LIKE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. • Page 19 y Signatures 315-331 • Name From Comments 332. Sharon Reilly Boynton Beach, FL Design something befitting the surroundings, Mediterranean style like Los ventados across the street and south federal ALL condos etc are mediterranean style. White glass modern is atrocious for this location!!! 333. Stephen Kauser Ocean Ridge, FL The proposed Isram development at Woolbright and Federal is simply ill conceived and will not lead to the creation of a much needed downtown core for Boynton Beach. 334. Michael Jacobson Ocean Ridge, FL Irresponsible if Boynton allows this. Our community will be so crowded. 335. Richard Sacks Boynton Beach, FL This 10 story high rise would be a disaster for our traffic, community in general and quality of life. 336. Carole Koster Boynton Beach, FL We need responsible development, to provide safety, green space, and reasonable numbers of additional residences in the Federal/Woolbright area. 337. Barbara Gumas Ocean Ridge, FL We love the area where we live, please don't kill the flavor of a beautiful place. 338. gertrude kulig Boynton Beach, FL 339. Michael Marino Boynton Beach, FL Reasonable development 340. Paul Musachio Boynton Beach, FL 341. Marilyn Greehan Boynton Beach„ FL 342. Robert Bruguiere Boynton Beach, FL 343. JAMES Boynton Beach, FL NO MORE THAN 7 STORIES OSBORNE 344. Sally Barsky Boynton beach, FL Changing g the zoning will create more congestion 345. Frances Kuta Boynton Beach, FL We do not want high-rises in Boynton Beach, Florida 34435 346. Marianne Galt Boynton Beach, FL We need responsible development with housing, shops, restaurants, adn community. High rise buildings do not generate a community feel. 347. Phyllis Carr Boynton Beach, FL no more high rises" cong 348. Kathleen Holley Boynton Beach, FL Irresponsible delevopement at Riverwalk will cause dangerous traffic problems and rescue attempts. Since our elected representatives are not listening to the people who are they listening too and what are they gaining? 349. Jerry and Sue Boynton Beach, FL Beatrice 350. Marjorie Haws Boynton, FL Keep the present height restrictions. 351. margaret stern boynton beach, FL No High Rises south of Woolbright Page 20 - Signatures 332-351 Name From Comments 352._x. MargareLEnglish Co Mayo,,,Ireland 5{^I o gni h myT.—I6 in�storli�g. ill' ge:becau`sesaf:the quaint x:'..-..-a '� s't �3. ,.y{i�iY_� N f��' .. T:`�+f. "�i`�� .`Y2r..v.' ._- .� 4, �� and close knit atmosphere oft e development. Presently the?intersectig atlF=eade-r 111tghwarand'`�/�loolbright is • 353. Damien Piersma Holland, MI 354. Barbara Cerrone Franklin square, NY 356. Leslie Roach Delray Beach, FL 357. Judith Kraft Briny Breezes, FL Too much traffic, density, congestion of the area which is already crowded. Bring back the grocery store & parking area for all the existing stores, which were easier &safer to shop at than the Publix,Plaza which is congested & difficult tonegotiate by car or foot because it is so dense. 358. Elaine Ocean Ridge, FL Traffic is bad enough already on A1A and wool bright, Pasquariello Federal highway and Ocean Ave. I am concerned about response times for fire and eMs . Too much over building in this area! Don't want to move, but thinking about it now...beaches too crowded too... 359. Karen Homyak Nutley, NJ 360. Carol Eberhart Boynton Beach, FL Keep the Town of Boynton Beach Comfortable for all those who live here; NO MORE HIGH RISES, especially close to the Intracoastal. 361. Shari Cohen Boynton Beach, FL Don't ruin our community! The traffic is akready heavy and as pedestrians we are already taking our lives in our hands when crossing Al a at Woolbright . 362. Diana Egan Ocean Ridge, FL I chose to live in Ocean Ridge because of the nice feeling of having a small friendly and peaceful town that was not congested as all the others, please do not allow this beautiful place to become crowded and noisy, It is sad to think that it could all be taken away from us. Thank you ! 363. Deanna Martin Boynton Beach, FL 364. Mary Ricco Boynton Beach, FL Please keep the height of new buildings 4 stories. We do of want towering buidings, traffic jams and congestion! 365. Louis Bogart Boynton Beach, FL 366. Gloria Bressan Boynton Beach, FL We do not need more high risers. This will create more congestion, more safety issues, more cops, taxes will raise, etc. etc. 367. Roy Lobdell Boynton Beach, FL 368. Sophie Amichai Boynton Beach, FL 369. Jacqueline Long Coquitlam, Canada 370. Carl Leonardi Boynton Beach, FL no more high rises Page 21 - Signatures 352-370 Name From Comments 371. Marlene Cross Ocean Ridge, FL I have lived here for 28 years. The thing I always cherished was the low key environment I live in. It feels somewhat like I am in the keys not the built up area like Ft. Lauderdale etc. please do not ruin our beautiful quiet haven we have so enjoyed for years. Buildings like the ones proposed will only change what we all moved here for. Thank you 372. Mariana Lukacova Moldava Nad Bodvou, Slovakia 373. Richard Graham Boynton Beach, FL Please do no ruin the beauty and peaceful living of Boynton Beach because some builders want to make a profit disregarding the will of ALL of the residents in the area. 374. Valerie Minix Boynton Beach, FL It would be a shame to loose our "vintage" Boynton Beach atmosphere and the heritage that belongs to all of us. Not to mention our fresh air and view. 375. Larry Crimmins Delray beach, FL 376. Lise Carette Boynton beach, FL 3 7 Ed rarrd Irlerman Fairhaven;-MA` 'lease stop I,�e bwJi 378. Jay Cohen Ocean Ridge, FL We must demand reasonable development 379. Diana Cyr Ocean Ridge, FL 380. roger p klink Boynton Beach, FL 381. Brenda Dooley Briny Breezes, FL Please don't let the proposed construction on the southeast corner of Woolbright & Federal go any higher than Las Ventanas on the northwest corner. Traffic is heavy in that area already. 382. Pamela Manno Boynton Beach, FL Increasing 'Height for Revenue (greed)' = Loss of Quality of Life, Congestion, Overcrowding, increased Traffic and loss of our Natural Resources. The 'Historic Downtown' certainly is not such to accommodate this nor are Our Beaches. Developers, Town Officials and Community Re-Development should build 'RESPONSIBLY' without being 'Greedy'. A lot to be said for keeping heights at minimum. Boynton Beach is beautiful BECAUSE it has a natural LOW building feel. That's why I and most of us moved here. Creation of a 'Concrete Jungle' will ruin in in more ways than one. Developers and the City can continue to keep heights lower and.still `prosper 'without ruining the charm of our Boynton Beach Waterfornt Community. Height restrictions are most IMPORTANT to Preserving the'Beauty and Quality of Life we have here in Boynton Beach. Our'Civil servants' should be listening to the PEOPLE in the Community who live, invest in, support and work here and NOT the developers who 'HIT and RUIN'. They do not live here.._we do! Page 22 - Signatures 371 -382 Name From Comments 383. Jim Holley Boynton Beach, FL The conjestion from such a project would be staggering! What are you thinking! 384. Alice J.Riess Boynton Beach, FL No high rises. Keep Boynton Beach beautiful. Riess 386. Ken Curtis Boynton Beach, FL Enough! Too many high-rise buildings already. Stop the overcrowding, congestion and environment destruction. 387. Schuyler Roach Gulf Stream, FL • Stop the building and help the quality of life. 38 Linda Myoma Boynton Beach, FLI moeie hgre firom' IVliamirand Aventu�.raytoPgetiawaylrom, '1'771hris-e bCtilcii gs:Boyntoii1B4aeh an J, Ocean:Riclge.. seemed to beautiful and well scaled when=Imoved-here:- Wh`at(foe he_o oyritan city goner{nrneht'_want?To be Ave-7t�ar-a North?,: Iii s,.te ribl —' 389. Logan Lezell Boynton Beach, FL 390. Carol Lezell Boynton Beach, FL 391. Cornelius Smith Boynton Beach, FL I'm against any zone change that would allow builders to increase the height of any future buildings in Boynton Beach. The added increase in traffic would be detrimental to the already high traffic in the areas Federal Highway & Woolbright. We hope you will carefully consider any change to the zoning & carry out the wishes of the residents. 392. Juliene Garcia Briny breezes, FL The "Selling Out" of the city of Boynton Beach to developers has been a true crime. This is not "Growth". It's greed and if you don't believe me, take a drive to Sunny • • Isles and look at the concrete jungle on a barrier island. 393. Mary Ryan Boynton Beach, FL Please develop a grocery store/fresh produce store/prepared foods store on the Riverwalk Plaza site. The neighborhood needs it and would love it. 394. David Condon Boynton Beach, FL 395. Lynne Weiner Briny Breezes, FL I remember when there was not alot around here in the 50s. I have not found more to be better! In fact it's quite the opposite 396. Sharon Holden Boynton Beach, FL No higher than 7 stories Too much traffic as it is 397. Karen Alti Briny Breezes, FL There is enough traffic and strain on the community's infrastructure. Please do not allow this to continue. 398. luella Rutherford boynton beach„ Uganda 399. Margaret Boynton Beach, FL Starkoski 400. Tom M Boynton Beach, FL Are you kidding me?! Have you looked at Ft. Lauderdale? Do you want Boynton Beach to look like that, only worse? Page 23 - Signatures 383 -400 Name From Comments 401. lisa bresnihan Deerfield Beach, FL say No to high risers!!! 402. robert yohanan ocean ridge, FL 403. Priscilla Tine Knoxville, TN 404. Patricia Burke Boynton Beach, FL 405. Kimberlee Duke Ocean Ridge, FL It seems the only reason town officials would be in favor Marshall and approve this kind of residential overdevelopment is to boost the economy. Yet, there are other means to achieve economic growth without compromising the peace and comfort of the community we live in today. There are methods in drawing commerce and featuring Boynton as a place to visit for activities. The stretch of Federal Hwy is prime opportunity to incent land owners and shop owners to enhance, update and create encouraging individuals to see East Boynton Beach as an exciting destination for the day or for shopping. I believe we should be focused on this kind of development to make Boynton a more desirable city while preserving all the reasons why we made it our home in the first place. 406. Dina Errico Boynton Beach, FL We do not have the infrastructure to support this many new dwellings along the intracoastal. It will also spoil the whole look of our area. We live here_because we like it the way it is. Enough is enough. 407. Sandri Krivda Boynton Beach, FL Please do Not RUIN Boynton Beach for your own financial gain. 408. Clark Krivda Boynton Beach, FL Bad , Bad for our community!! Shame on you. 409. Cecilia Cahill Boynton Beach, FL 410. Barbara Harris Bonyton Beach, FL These buildings do not fit in with the community that we all love and live here. There will not be enough time to go West in case of weather as Streets will not be able to hold all of the cars that are already here plus all the cars that this project will hold. I believe these buildings are hazardous, will bring more crime and basically just a good idea for the builders, which are the few not the majority, please rethink this plan and change it for th_ tte ent of the neighborhoo . Reminds aw>the,V�1,� , was built? higher iskotRas=strongfor_r orip space and7fer,m mony..Nb g� have�i't vve'learned 411. Mary C. Nagle Boynton Beach, FL 'Please preserve the current zoning (4 stories and no more than 36 units per acre) for our part of Boynton. Preserve the environment and promote quality of life. Mary Nagle 412. l<ayla Gofladay ,'- Boca Rafon FL Page 24 - Signatures 401 - 412 Name From Comments 413. Maria Stillivieyabdria, VA I ownza r . _ug Hir-bar Gay e"ns arrdxam outraged to hear of tie *e a,iasian 6i side'riglndregsing=both:the height of the structures at the corner of Woolbright and Federal AND the population density. Such an irresponsible act would likely change the flavor of Boynton Beach forever. Do NOT increase the building height at that corner. Doing so will drastically and negatively impact everyone who lives in the area. STOP BEING GREEDY. 414. CLAIR RANDALL HARPERS FERRY, The idea of such large buildings with associated high FL occupancy density is a terrible idea. STOP IT!!!! 415. JOANN LEONE BOYNTON BEACH, FL 416. Cara Bishop 07ar ;ALSLimed in Bovntara-BeaGhareasAnct,:t ge.4Weno Boynton em Elentary o fon Jr. High— and Seacrest. Recently moved here f' -atm ge 6l zHate to see�a historic land ;ar btcz ro,,ry :Pan a rep ace m•my ore co c s that are just going tosit empty again. Very sad, history should be kept alive. 417. Kerrie Ferrell Ocean Ridge, FL We bought our condo for retirement one year ago; however, due to the prospect of a 10-story building for our intracoastal view, we have put the condo on the market for sale. W e dread that Boynton Beach will become like Delray...an over-crowded mess! So we are leaving. BB should hold on to its charm and character by NOT overbuilding. 418. Sherry Platt Boynton BEach, FL I am very concerned over the traffic and safety concerns at the corner of Woolbright and Federal if this proposal is enacted. 419. charlotte Felt Delray Beach, FL Buildings this high could be man's greatest failure for Boynton, Gulfstream and Delray! 420. Cynthia Sjogren Boynton Beach, FL No. Please don't do this to our community. 421. Barbara Molina Boynton Beach, FL The proposed construction will have a very negative impact on all those living and working in the area. None of this seems to have been considered. 422. john egan jr. Boynton Beach, FL If project allowed, traffic will become a nightmare ! 423. Marianne Ocean Ridge„ FL I can't believe this proposed construction is even being Ennis-Ballas considered. Stop it now! 424. Brenda Rudman Boynton Beach, FL 425. Jay Kelley Boynton Beach, FL 426. Donna White Gulf Stream, FL 427. Leslee Roach Boynton Beach, FL 428. Charlene Murray Briny Breezes, FL Please do not approve any more high rises!! Page 25 - Signatures 413 -428 • Name From Comments 429. Penelope Ocean Ridge, FL Let's move forward into the future for Boynton, not Stockinger backwards. We are against any zone change that would allow builders to increase the height of any future buildings in Boynton Beach. The added increase in traffic would be detrimental to the already high traffic in the areas Federal Highway &Woolbright. We hope you will carefully consider any change to the zoning & carry out the wishes of the residents. Please develop a grocery store/fresh produce store/prepared foods store on the Riverwalk Plaza site. The neighborhood needs it and would love it. 431. Tonja Olive Boynton Beach, FL 432. Elizabeth Ackerly Ocean Ridge, FL Don't let the cancer that is Ft Lauderdale infect Boynton Beach. 433. Win Raynor Glastonbury, CT Soon to be an Ocean Ridge resident 5801 N. Ocean Ave. Blvd. May need to rethink my plans 434. trevor curtis Lake Worth, FL 435. Stuart Schulman Boynton Beach, FL Citizens have voted and height allowances would NOT be raised! 436. thomas dauber Boynton Beach, FL 437. Diane Nick Ocean Ridge, FL 438. Arlen Dominek Delray Beach, FL 439. Kip Kootz Boynton Beach, FL 440. Kelly Barrette Delray Beach, FL Do not make the mistake of thinking that bigger is better. Do not sacrifice quality of life and the character of the city for development that is not compatible with the surroundings. 441. Barry Katcher Boynton Beach, FL 442. Anne Marie Boynton Beach, FL,. No zone changes for Boynton Beach and further more City Cochrane Planners and Architects adopt a style to complement the existing structures. 443. Charlotte Boynton Beach, FL Bluestein 444. Josephine Vesey Boynton Beach, FL I'm against high rises in the proposed area-traffic around area is hard enough to get across once the bridge goes up - it will be a nightmare it they proposed the new bld heights - no no no-enough is enough. 445. Monica Edwards Lake Worth, FL I frequent businesses at the corners of Woolbright and Federal regularly and would hate to see the population density and associated traffic increase to the point that I would avoid the area altogether. Do not let a few developers (who probably do not live anywhere near Boynton Beach) ruin the quality of life for those of us who do! They will make off with their profits and abandon the (continues on next page) Page 26 - Signatures 429 -445 • Name From Comments 445. Mbnica Edwards DakeeWorthr,EFL • (continuedifrom,previous page)a c o gas o a a community they forever damaged,looking:for=the next d (personally):profitabletommunity.to ruin with,their greed. 446. Jacqueline Ocean Ridge, FL r 'Ue" _d s e 528 Parthemore3 s Bo a Beac F a n d ma e o a as oe co er.4 a ea a s 447. •Sandra Chatelain Boynton Beach, FL The`'15 story'towers area blight-The'traffic is already a .eo 9)cea, {Ft. car{e i^✓ disasters:atsWoolbright..Road,2Morestraffics= more..airs de a � I :, 14';4 _. .0 �. J-• pollution:A,1,Q story at the_olit Winn Dixie will belanother ct blig'ht.and„more traffic' There is htO REASON to change G. the.regulations other than developer greed. 630 Na e em e e, c, U cs 448. Robert-Herman Ocean Ridge,,FL- 449. lillian,MOyd ANIGLIA Boca Raton,,FL - I'm living here with openspacesand pockets of serenity. ntyi" wh .are :amyl torcin bi _cit s high,-risers,on us,what a • shame.we don't appreciate what we have until we lose it 533 Pa a a _ a Boa mea,.,c , forever. 450. Edward Berge a Ocean'Ridge,'FLS a me p a as ea m co do e b 5 p a p rna m m as. `u ea see .cad �• aC,_, o F_,:� a 451. Cynthia Archbold Ocean Ridge, FL Overbuilding withmassive,-hulking towerseover'the. eaa, intracoastal.,will irreparably,blot out the '`sun,_Sky and space we andthebirds sand other wildlif• e crave.,Everything that ve mak-Wife beautiful and worthwhile here will be destroyed. • Everything desirable will be invaded and suffocated. This is • 535 G cog S•o> e cea H doe F immoral--intended to enrich a few developers and corrupt 535 Ma cc • a , a B,- Boynton Beach);politicians.: s , a� e ( ;o, an BaL.J.L 1. .;:�E'. E, l� �.J 4! 452. Eustis Walcott Boynton Beach, FL Welare=foitun'ate fotiave a"beautiful spot to live; it will be b:7.1 a a S 5 ES ocea age F ruined by the construction of tall buildings and the already Beac heavy traffic in season will become a safety risk. 538 G a a �1 G, pe ., Bo a ,_aeac 453. Mark Mayer • Delray Beach, FL a ,-:c e Bio n bear ,_, _ o es a e oa q 454. Benita Goldstein DELRAY-BEACH, FL u `r-'dr:�. u< a L-30o L:ieaC cl s a eaci o a da ce o s a a . caeca 455. John Wodopian Boynton Beach, FL The,negative impaet5of raising:the building height on the corner of Woplbright and;;Federal Hwycfar outcwayscan_y a advantages of doing sp:cas ,c, s 456. Henry=Blackiston Delray5Be_ach; FL t i a a a co des a a d be a b 457. robert C boynton beach, FL P ob em 458. hugh downed Boynton Be"ach, FL PLEASE don't over develop! • 459. BRUCE'GIMMY OCEAN R'IDGE,'•FL Boynton should follow Delray's 45 foot limit for responsible 5 5 c e a erne ONea doe F growth thatffie road;networks can ahandle o es ad d e 460. Robert Benisch Ocean ridge, FL Pleaedon't give in to the developers. The project at Ocean an`d Federal sis enough. ec 0 0 :,+ c 055 .6 j i age s a cic o e ;"t doe d a a Sc a e a C 461. Barbara Federico Lantana, FL Adding,density to hurricaneevacuation zones is,dangerous and,hazar_dous to all'-residents and not compatible With the • existing•community j • 7E`+ Lf JL• Gi u e Da a a a ea Sc ge 0.0 462. . JoAnn Marino Boynton Beach, FL as 463. Anthony Curiale Boynton Beach, FL In protest Of the pr`osposed iar'ge"scale deiielopment at Woolbright Rc • Page 27 - Signatures 445-463 Name From Comments 464. Christina Benisch Ocean Ridge, FL r 465. Bill H Ocean ridge, FL 466. Katherine Ocean Ridge, FL Traffic on Ocean Ave and on Woolbright already create Napleton gridlock when the bridge goes up. With more cars on both Ocean Blvd and Federal roads will constantly be backed up. More traffic effects emergency response times also. . 467. Victoria Penaldea Briny breezes, FL No more than 45' height. 468. Patricia Ocean Ridge, FL Let's develop our town more responsibly. Please work with Goodspeed the residents. 469. Ed Napleton Ocean Ridge, FL 470. Richard Schmitt Ocean rdge, FL 471. Kim Gould Boynton Beach, FL High rises would dramatically change the character of our area. Increased density would.severely, negatively impact our safety and enjoyment of what is now a well-used neighbourhood. 472. Debbie Mchenry Boynton Beach, FL 473. wiktor jeske boynton beach, FL please no high rises wiktor and mery 474. Laura Evans Ocean Ridge,FL Major concern getting off island to main land with emergencies to hospitals and natural disasters, i.e. Tornados, flooding, etc. 475. William and Ann Delray Beach, FL We can not let the developers destroy Barlow our neighborhood with greedy over Development! 476. Ned Evans Ocean Ridge, FL This proposed increase in density will cause severe public safety issue issues fire, ems evacuation,flooding, increased traffic will cause major delays. 477. Marcia Williams V Boynton Beach, FL Backlog of unsold units already exists 478. Eileen Pettus Ocean ridge, FL Please stop this madness we are at full saturation 479. Janet Fisher Delray Beach, FL For those of, us who live on the barrier island, this would severely impact our getting on and off the island, fire and ambulance safety and crisis situations. Please show smart leadership...do not let the developers control our town! 480. Tom Giardalas Boynton Beach, FL We absolutely do not want any high rises built in Boynton Beach V 481. ,Stephen Boynton Beach, FL Companion 482. Madeleine Pechet Ocean Ridge, FL High rise buildings would negatively impact the security and peaceful way of life as exists in Ocean Ridge. Please do not give in to big developers! 483. Margery Seveins Boynton Beach, FL 484. Carl Shuhi. Cape Coral, FL V 485. Marie Bellomo Boynton Beach, FL Page 28 - Signatures 464 -485 Name From Comments 486. Jill Smalley Boynton Beach, FL The intersection at Woolbrite and US1 is already too busy. Traffic backs up across the bridge and onto Al A at times and is especially difficult when the bridge is open. Parking is near impossible at our local shops and restaurants during season. All Aboard Florida will add to this with frequent road closing for trains! I do not see how our small community can support a high rise with hundreds of new residents and visitors and I don't understand how a high rise will inhance our city skyline. 487. Gail Chatelain Delray Beach, FL 488. Aubrey Barnard Delray Beach; FL Too big. Maybe should think of road development first. Another concrete jungle not for the betterment of society but for political pockets to be filled. 489. Kevin Beck Boynton Beach, FL No high rises 490. Patricia Giardalas Boynton Beach, FL No increase of building heights; absolutely noti111111 491. Frances Zaza Boynton Beach, FL 492. Monica Krueger Ocean Ridge, FL Boynton needs to be smarter in their building initiatives and pay attention to the long standing successful coastal communities that have managed to maintain the safe and tranquil essence if this area successfully for decades. 493. Emma Betta Delray Beach, FL 494. Barbara Lucas Delray Beach, FL 495. Fran Mallows Delray Beach, FL 496. Frank Varga Delray Beach, FL 497. Nancy Lebo Boynton Beach, FL 498. Joseph DeAngelo Boynton Beach, FL No more high rises. Too much traffic as it is today. 499. Sue Thaler Briny Breezes, FL 500. Anna Bierstock Delray Beach, FL I believe that Development and renewal are good things when they are done responsibly. The Developers need to consider the impact on the residents and the environment. Making any area over developed and congested will destroy the way of life and have huge impacts on traffic patterns. Our existing roads and bridges were not built to sustain this type of traffic. The City needs to take ALL of this into their consideration not just expanding the tax base. 501. Holly Drucker Boynton Beach, FL 502. Kathy Bauer Boynton Beach, FL Please keep height limits as they are. Changing the height restrictions is just a money grab for developers. You were elected to do what is right for the residents of Boynton, not the developers. Do the right thing! DO NOT CHANGE THE CURRENT HEIGHT LIMITS! Page 29 - Signatures 486-502 Name From Comments 503. Daniel Weber Ocean Ridge, FL We chose the Boynton Beach area for a seasonal home because of the relative lack of traffic compared to other areas. My mother-in-law lives in Hallandale Beach and it is a nightmare. The best way to drive down property values would be to allow the same in the Boynton Beach area. 504. gerald levy ocean ridge, FL 505. David Angelica Boynton Beach, FL 506. Mark E Delray Beach, FL 507. Velda Armstrong Briny Breezes, FL No high rises on federal highway and Woolbright !III 508. Harry Esterman Boynton Beach, FL 509. Debby Davis Bradenton, FL I am a retiree of Boynton Beach, living in the city for 26 years. I am signing this petition because Boynton Beach needs to stay quaint and not try to keep up with West Palm or Palm Beach or Boca_Raton. People retiring these days are looking to get away from big cities and move to more quiet quaint areas. Quit trying to make money, it is the root of all evil. 510. Bryan Dorman Kempten, Germany 512. Dolores Grzincic Boynton Beach, FL Let's allow ocean breezes. We need the cooling & rain past FL-Al A 513. Cynthia Holbrook Briny Breezes, FL 514. Sandra Dietzel Boyton Beach, FL 515. Philip Miller Delray Beach, FL This project will negatively impact the existing community , in a devastating way. • • 516. Christine Ocean Ridge, FL No more high rise buildings please! Crawford 517. Diana Tyson Delray Beach, FL 518. BRIAN PFEIFLER GULF STREAM, FL 519. richard stebbins boynton beach, FL we do not want or need hip hop and mileniel attitudes and thier lifestyle values here in bb fI. 520. Ronald Berlin maryland, MD It will destroy the towns too much traffic too much backup Pasquarielllo time would be consumed tremendously with the backups it is difficult enough now to get around the towns it would hurt Taurus snowbirds and buyers 521. paul nolan Boynton beach, FL 522. Wayne Cilento Ocean Ridge, FL 523. Patricia Brennan Manalapan, FL 524. Angela Maher Boynton Beach„ FL We do not need additional housing in Boynton Beach! Especially on and around the the Woolbright Bridge area! 525. Kristine Ocean Ridge, FL Wssermana 526. Linda Rydzewski Boynton Beach, FL • Page 30 - Signatures 503 -526 Name From Comments 527. William Yeo Ocean Ridge, FL There is already too much traffic congestion on the Woolbright Bridge area. It is a critical evacuation route and the lives and safety of all residents in this area will be adversely affected. 528. Gary Matthews Boynton Beach, FL This would make for a vastly over crowed area when it's already overcrowded when "SNOWBIRDS" arrive 529. Cynthia Yeo Ocean Ridge, FL The proposal is UNSAFE. It adversely affects all residents. Evacuation routes and access for fire, police and ambulances will be severely limited. 530. Nathalie Lemieux Sewickley, PA 531. Craig Scott Boynton Beach, FL 532. Peggy Brogan Boynton Beach, FL I'm all for smart development of our town. I do not think excessively tall high rises are particularly intelligent. 533. Patricia Hollaway Boynton beach, FL 534. Herbert Leventhal Boynton Beach, FL At the time I purchased my condo the building height maximum was 45 feet. I see no advantage to Boynton Beach residents to increase the building height. Increasing the building height only fattens the pocketbooks of the developers and politicians on the take. We all know this to be true. 535. Gregg Soden Ocean Ridge, FL 536. Maureen Tufano Boynton Beach, FL Please remember you represent the citizens of Boynton Beach and not the developers. 537. Laura SHIBLES ocean ridge, FL 538. Grace Carpenter BoyntonBeach, FL 539. Anna Gentile Boynton Beach, FL 10 stories are too high 540. Patricia Fazio Boynton Beach, FL Traffic is already horribly dangerous at the intersection of Woolbright and Federal Hwy and I have waited through multiple lights when the bridge is up now to get across this intersection on many occasions. 541. Paul Fairbanks Boynton Beach, FL I would think that traffic congestion would be a big problem. 542. Kathleen Cook Ocean Ridge, FL 544. Louise Philippe Boynton Beach, FL 545. Helena Klement Ocean Ridge, FL Danger! Traffic jams! Heart attacks! Help not reached due to traffic of standstill! Lines upon lines of cars in both direction to try to cross the bridge, standstill on the bridge, and standstill at the traffic lights on Federal Highway. Standstill in Ocean Ridge Al A already can be dangerous to our health. GRIDLOCK and fume pollution is a real danger to our • lives. PLUS!!! - bridge openings for boats in the mix too. (continues on next page) Page 31 - Signatures 527-545 Name From Comments 545. Helena Klement Ocean Ridge, FL (continued from previous page) Bad ideas just tosatisfy developers profits and throw the current tax payers under the bus (if we had one...) Please re-consider this carefully. 546. Renay Bone Boynton Beach, FL 547. Hedwig Petersen Boynton Beach, FL 548. Wilson Harry Boston Beach, FL Heavy traffic now which will become worse and be compounded by the increased train traffic. You can develop Boyton Beach and not destroy the feeling of the area. Keep the 45' restriction. 549. Dorothy Patterson Delray Beach, FL 550. S. Fernandes Boynton Beach, FL 10 stories is too high 551. Carole Wilkie Boynton Beach, FL High traffic area 552. Carole Carroll Boynton Beach, FL I hate the idea of huge buildings on Woolbright and Ocean. Those other condos are half empty so why do we need more vacant housing. Don't ruin Boynton Beach! We have such a wonderful city! Don't ruin it. 553. Ljubomir Todorov Ocean Ridge, FL Save our quality of life, no high rise! 554. FRED PECHET OCEAN RIDGE, FL DO NOT BUILD HEIGHT THIS WILL DISFIGURE THE WHOLE AREA 555. Roger Brinner Ocean ridge, FL 556. Janay Zeth Boynton beach, FL Keep us small no height we love our city the way it is a native of 40 this saddens me to see delray and boynton become ft lauderdale we don't want to live there 557. William Norris Ocean Ridge, FL 558. . Ralph Dacey Ocean Ridge, FL 559. Isabel Rich Delray Beach, FL 560. Carol Bender Boynton Beach, FL 561. Gilbert Hudson Ocean Ridge, FL 562. Christine Boynton Beach, FL Rodenbo 563. Vincent Cook Ocean Ridge, FL 564. Paulette Barrett Boynton Beach, FL It is so congested at the base of Woolbright bridge now, more will be very dangerous! 565. Joseph Pearlman Boynton beach, FL 566. Joey Tanozzini Boynton Beach, FL Planned building is entirely to large for the area which is already congested. Parking and traffic is already problematic and will only get worse. Against this for the city. JT 567. Dorothy Bratiotis Boynton Beach, FL Traffic and congestion is already a problem! BB will change with overbuilding and congestion. Page 32 - Signatures 545-567 Name From Comments 568. Albert Fitton Biynton beach, FL Please keep our area free of high-rises 569. Toni Machek Ocean ridge, FL 570. Anne Moylan . Boynton Beach, FL 571. Karen Moran Boynton Beach, FL Against increasing heights of buildings in Boynton Beach. Keep at'45. 572. James St George Boynton Beach, FL 573. william Stio Boynton Beach, FL I like Boynton the way it is and do mot want it to look like Ft Lauderdale. 574. Bonnie Wible Boynton Beach, FL Congestion is already an issue, and this project will add to this congestions without any solutions to the problem. This project does not enhance the quality of life of the current residents. 575. j paul mcnamara gulf stream, FL 576. Virginia A Kalbach Delray Beach, FL The Boynton bridge on Woolbright is already congested. • More population in that area would be unbearable! 577. Zelle Mead Boynton Beach, FL 578. Lisa Mead Boynton Beach, FL 580. Nancy Flinn Ocean Ridge, FL Don't destroy Ocean Ridge 582. Donna Aron Boynton Beach, FL Please do not add any additional stress to this quiet community. It is becoming crowded enough. Traffic has continued to worsen. Crime has continued to rise. We do not need hundreds or thousands more residents and cars. Please prevent these buildings. 583. Donna Ayers Delray'Beach, FL 584. Stephen C. Ocean Ridge, FL Matula 585. Kevin Radisewitz Boynton Beach, FL Just moved here for the low key lifestyle. Didn't know about this potential change and don't like it. 586. barn Ross Boynton Beach, FL We cannot cope with more cars and people if we wanted to live in Fort Lauderdale we would move there . 587. Pauline Fink . Boynton Beach, FL ` I was born and raised here. My children were also born and raised here. Please do not change the character of Boynton Beach. The congress corridor is already a nightmare. Focus on cleaning up and updating Federal Hwy. and the surrounding area, instead of building ugly high rises. 588. Alfred Angiolilli. Boynton Beach, FL 589. william costa delray beach, FL 590. deborah nicholson ocean ridge, FL • 591. Debra Sagan Boynton Beach, FL There are plenty of creative options for the design of buildings that would enhance Boynton Beach's appearance: 100' high buildings are not necessary. Page 33 - Signatures 568-591 Vans from tdcnmsas 592. Jodie Payne iMan-alapani,eFEF }A'ilong_time-•residenteseeking responsibleandccompatible ;da evelopmentk!!Fee ac a s ampa rid a s a ,593. • Carolee,ii,Sa0.ntillo ,Boynton`Beach,FL '1Ne do not need any more Nigh rises;nor do we-need-them anihigherthan 45.You-are destroying Boynton Beach. 1 _. ,�v., a i".tr Bead F. r'i... S t. ) :'1 - fi r=:ir..7r., I_ �'."` .q �+ ;-F:F' i?s '�i s,_, ..a 0 a ��• o i3 aBea4; moved hereto get away from'-Ft _'auderdale,-now yo kare 50 Vit= a d ,rocea d e bring it here. Stop now before it is'to late. 594. fAnthiii y,Graziano ttuif Stre"arr%FL i= High rise buildings will change the nature of our Ma aim:S ,: b., El.r,„-.3 1.!44:' F' F neighborhood and ad versely:affect::traffic, especially oft-the F bridge that connects the barrier island`with the mainland. r0 r cia ms a g B �l ..1 ca es No a ' 3e0 a ade a a ay . - Woo b a • 595. !Doriscsmithe Boynton Beach, FL Co c;: +_ a, a .:,Etr` . ss e . c� - .-• _.:' a i;4•<< a Es a ma Mn ra .Meec I-- • = LL: ,~ u 596. Robin Graziano Gulf Stream,FL s co ge= 0 S 0 0 50 0 0 o e p ob ern 0 5 i0 �,.b i 1 a "'e ` 1r' ;'°?,i3. '' i^-?" e ea o a , B e g'! a a e 25 s "�'G...Yv .icy 1:3 ri.1i'> c� :� .�...i`"_ � �.;:�.L'3a•� � C. 7 597. Jack Kleyn Ocean Ridge, FL ,ThezBoy_.ntonfbridge on.Woo brigpt p ht,is Walrea-y congested. -More, thatarea would be�unbearable!�LNo• a fil 53 5 ,a me �r'a a g earn high rise bZs uildings., x tn beau. f..ea) a a o ese da s t c3.C• ^: • t:. ,iv, "-Y:.di� a Ct 2,,.n - •598. Frank Wood- Boyriton`Beacl; FL a g�.� � ,� ��- -a- °�; 4��,f'� �t' es �� •.� s ��_, .�.: ��,.,`�. 599. Sandra Gallagher Boynton Beach, FL tYia -e```' ' aac;as Q:_ El , .,, .o x;55-5 rnti a._ e may... a oo, Is ski ci "a rS 't, r" c: E' 600. .Shanna St John Boynton Beach,.FL -:r�- i.i %-3, ;..} '.s`j\il '4.s:Se'A '-;GI I!~{� L'.}z;4�;^3'-;ay i,' 601. Linda Masterson Boynton Beach_, FL _ ,...,, 10q,-,:r-c:',5-,-:%:1 r (' .o�;i,L•`r',;:.. ` ,._ 0 i ,o a. t,„ .5;F:>l 'C r d a coo a 5: N,Yily G +7A_r.L•f± f�'v i"` �" f.��':.+ .a c��r,'� if ,(;�;-+�.� LC=ii� ._4.-....�V4'� �.4� , 602. Diana.Niemann Boynton Beach, FL Area on Woolbri ght is all-=read congested with traffic. Don'tg Y 9 ,..q �.. ,_ _ 5 ? ;a . a :. .- i_: f ea° 'need.another hi-'r se in that area. - `' '= =' 5 3 C a o a oa B • y t`? ea e t` comm __ beccrn C, a dad a 0 603. LoriAnn�.Roderick ,Hypoluxo, FL .The reason,I chose to live„work�and raise a;family:in L,, ,`:_i;, a �' r `-'c Boynton, Beach,is,because.of the.small town.feel I was ,_ 5 . P p �.a a 7*- ay Bead Fborn and'raised in(Bayonne-; NJ, and Boynton Beach has L-f-E,,�v u �•,, allowed melto raise my 4 children in pretty much the same ;� • rwaynlowas raised 1.:1Please�r,�econsider raising the building yJ � s =. `,am u heights, for both current and potential residents. ;504. {lichard Tufano ,Boynton FL 10 Stories is TOO HIGH! Don't allow this height and 58-5 e r ,c c- Ori ”, Beac F density>atfthecorners of;Woolbright;and Federal. Four (4) 5 BR ,E,.'\i 1. c E tea F S Ptf M F stories is, igl enough! - ,, do 60x5. fiBetse .{Tufano BOY4TON BACH, • UM' hofin taw)?of tlieelHgh,'f`and'•©ensityfproposedffor`';; FL the Woolbright Node `Four (4)stories is high enough. %606. 'Beth.Hecht LDeiray?be_ach;iFLkilD We,do± otcwan Boyntorl-Id'be`Boca or•FtlLauderdale. That Paso a a a ;is why_w_e'live`RIfie.area--re'asonable_ densities;antl traffic. Please do:It'destroye.our e4radise! fo es-i e ,")' ? -- a Vit, r,;sr a a :3 607. Linda Latraverse BaBoynton Beach, FL 9' Mt_e ;-.O`, S u.'7,••?.. 9 5%a d Du? L. '�CO 3 a ,•_ rya 0 j ..J .fit ac a ..4 _ :s. g " s ... d o .. a .:l g 608. Clara Caldwell Ocean Ridge, 522 \T\ta C e a {Ukraine age F. Mkt"Jt ed. 4,-c,_ 'J '- ` .2..t .11, i • . • 609. John Caldwell r,-;-- q.,..,., ,,,,:p_ `0.--,-i.:, '�i a l:+�A j ::, ' P` Fi:S:{.;}y F �... tYr.,r. �:' n 1"r't �':-?-' ('s .� ( L i,.,.� �.. C j "3 610. Kir-en-IBA-oaf -Delray Beaeh,,FLy Tall buildingsto nothing lo ennchsa community;they enrich dab: a a aces. age F • the b'uil'der"--and the'owner of'thestructure9 Boynton`'l aaa 525 !_;;:_4, ; g,:; ,.;_a; Ocea a REe,ed F F needtof construction which.would blend with-its,_kitschy, Wase ma a bohemian, fishing,cand familyoriented;residents, and snow • birdswwholove;itis laid back atmosphere.:Leaveaathe ?GSC] ass vd e s Bo a c eac ' (continues on next page) • • • iPage 34 - Signatures/592 :60 • Name From Comments 610. Karen Bagar Delray Beach, FL (continued from previous page) shadow making, breeze breaking hi-rises to hind another town. We don't want them here! 611. Christine Manzi Boynton Beach, FL We don't need this type of development in Boynton Beach. 612. Patrice Mahon Ocean Ridge, FL Boynton from Federal to the intercostal will be filled with empty retail stores and under sold and rented apartments. Hopefully the Town Officials realize that they will be responsible H 613. marylou boynton beacg, FL bencivenga 614. Joan Kuehn Boynton Beach, FL 615. Ruth Leming Boynton Beach, FL 616. Tatyana Kleyn Ocean Ridge, FL 617. Tom White Ocean Ridge, FL 618. James Trude! Boynton beach, FL 619. Ellen D Boynton Beach, FL 620. Alan Capato Boynton Beach, FL Please keep Boynton Beach, Boynton Beach. Develop the area with smart reasonable buildings. We don't want to live in Miami. 621. Helen Hood Boynton Beach, FL 622. Alice Parker Boynton beach, FL 623. Barrett Petty Boynton Beach, FL Preserve what's left of coastal Palm Beach County. More big buildings in these locations will create a traffic and visual nightmare. 624. anthony nicolois boynton beach, FL no more high risers 625. Janice Sirna Boynton Beach, FL Smart, Responsible, Sustainable Growth Please!! 626. virginia Swift Gulf Stream, FL 627. john ferber ocean ridge, FL 628. John MacFadyen Boynton Beach, FL 629. Mary Walton Gulf Stream, FL 630. Barbara Hamilton Boynton Beach, FL Please help retain the beauty and quality of life we currently enjoy in the marina area of Boynton Beach. DON'T LET the DEVELOPERS RUIN our beautiful area of FLorida. 631. Jenna Ferber Ocean ridge, FL 632. Robert Gilbert Boynton Beach, FL PIs leave the high limits as they are today. I believe they are sufficient and provide enough opportunities to developers while keeping our city's character unchanged. 633. Tim Gould Delray Beach, FL Page 35 - Signatures 610 - 633 Mame From Comments 634. joseph and boynton beach, FL As owners for over 10 years, we do not want any more Sandra beaumont high rises doting our skyline here at Boynton Beach, Fl. You are overcrowding the capacity of this small city -this will impose serious strains on a unique coastal area and our beaches. 636. Kathy O'Keefe Winnetka, IL 637. Debra Oliver Boynton Beach, FL Responsible, low density growth is good growth. 638. Helen Fitzgerald Ocean Ridge, FL 639. Gail Rochford Boynton Beach, FL 640. Thomas Cooper Ocean Ridge, FL No tall buildings and no high density. 641. Todd Kenig Ocean Ride, FL LIMIT TO 144 TOTAL UNITS Any more would cause to much traffic 642. Lisa Imbs Ocean Ridge, FL This a terrible and irresponsible idea. This will ruin the the environment and the traffic will be unmanageable! ABSOLUTELY NO!!!! 643. Jeff Jones Ocean Ridge, FL 644. Rita Jones Ocean Ridge, FL Please help to support quality of life in southern Florida and not have it be prey to developers. Enough is enough! 645. francesca ciglar ocean ridge, FL More housing is not needed, this is not in the best interest of any resident, only the profit for the builders. R46. rathPrinP PP-Iris (Doan Rhine- F, "p.,nt tame in Ocean Ridge since the mid 1960's and am privileged to have a home there now. Like so many other political subdivisions across tl country, Ocean Ridge and Boyntonrapidly rezoning rezoning and approving development that -2-7.77:4_!- l.=.y increases the height and density restrictions - _ '__ - -lace for some time. I truly believe that this is driven by the municipalities'desire for more fees and a greater tax hi�nric•,-+.,.--'-'-' w_._n , believe that not every community in the US, large or small iT_.._Z. .�_ ,t:•:: ondous increase in residential and • ' - --ant. Views, traffic, more grocery stores, chain and independent retailers,and mass transit fo!!o' ' Part of the year I live in the Denver metro area and watch daily the increase in the density of housing, traffic and .._,_:. _ ,..,,'t-ing much consternation, inconvenience and despair among our current residents. I have said, "Not every person has the inalienable right to live in Denver"just as not all south Florida communities need to expand and become denser • and MUCH more HOMOGENOUS. I hope that more time is taken to review the issues and weigh the benefit for the few vs. the detriment to the current residents. Thank you. • Page 36 - Signatures 634 - 646 Name From Comments 647. Linda King Pretoria, South Africa 648. Yves Moquin Ocean Ridge, FL Boynton Beach is destroying the character of a City nested close to such a unique Ocean Environment by developing itself as a concrete jungle. Just look at what is happening at the intersection of US1 and Ocean Drive. Unbelievable. No green environment 649. George McElroy Ocean Ridge, FL This will cause a traffic nightmare and EMT response time will create a health hazard 650. Susan o Ocean Ridge, FL 651. Amy Fruchtman Boynton Beach, FL 652. Jerome Brislin Boynton.Beach, FL 654. Sam Aguilar Boynton Beach, FL 655. Kaitlin Novello Boynton beach, FL 656. Marc Glickstein Ocean ridge, FL Irresponsible development will ruin the quality of life in our area! 657. Jim Leider Ocean Ridge, FL Keep Boynton a friendly and liveable town in beautiful Florida. More density will create huge traffic jams for Boynton and Ocean Ridge residents. Why should the city change it's zoning laws to enrich developers? 658. Kathleen Reed Boynton Beach, FL 659. Leigh Allen Boynton Beach, FL STOP THE MADNESS. Woolbright & Federal is ALREADY a traffic bottleneck!!! 660. Lynne Parriott Ocean Ridge, FL Please, 661. Susie Tarman Lake Clarke shores, FL 662. Sandra Pokorski Boynton Beach, FL 663. Robert Haigh #105 Ocean Ridge, Massive advers impact on our beautiful Town of Ocean FL Aridge 664. Jill Keasel Boynton Beach, FL No more high rises. 665. Dina Fink OCEAN RIDGE, FL Too much development will ruin the beautiful area of Boynton Beach. 66•. ma, gie gobler 1, aterford;MI e,have l iniinfe e pi s 13r�nyBreeze , eve this}__ a -a: The a•diti©rial appartments and stores just`bulf'"a` few years ago they are having problems filling these locations. Traffic is horrible in the area. High Rises would make it impossible for travel and very dangerous. Please don't allow this to happen. 667. Andrew Place Boynton Beach, FL The city is already overdeveloped. Any project which will increase the pressure on our already overburdened infrastructure, particularly further hampering the response of emergency responders --police, fire/rescue will have a severe negative impact on our safety and the quality of life in and around our city. Page 37 - Signatures 647- 667 • Name From Comments 668. douglas and boynton beach, FL Please!! Stop putting the almighty dollar ahead of the wanda robb requests of the local tax payers. NO TO THIS HIGH RISE 669. Alfred Cicci Ocean Ridge, FL No More high rises develope responsivlely. 670. dan roshon boynton beach, FL I am totally opposed to developers ruining our city, NO MORE HIGH RISES! We do not want to be Ft Launderdale! Look how well Delray is doing, notice, its all 2 story townhouses! Very nice. 671. Craig Sartori BOYNTON BEACH, High rises will not resolve the fiscal issues facing the city. FL The traffic from high rises will make the city unlivable. 672. Goldstein Ocean Ridge, FL Traffic pattern getting across the bridge would be severely Maureen impacted in addition to the major congestion that already exists. Emergency services/vehicles would be prevented from accessing the bridge with the single lane situation of the bridge. 673. Vito Senise Boynton beach, FL Multi story residential building's will Oly add more congestion to an already congested Woolbbright single lane ocean access bridge. I hope the planning department has realized this and has future plans for this inevitable and possibly irreversible blunder. 674. Martin Mallek Boynton Beach, FL Politicians and Real Estate Developers. Perfect together! 675. Richard Dames Boynton Beach, FL 677. Captain Jeffrey Boynton Beach, FL We already have density problems with halfway houses in Hoffberger our neighborhood and on my street ! These are already over the code limits! Now high rises? Hell no!! 678. Bridget Hoey Boynton Beach, FL I am leaving the hi density hi rise buildings in NYC. I picked Boynton Beach because it has not been overrun with builders looking to change it with only attention being paid to their bottom line. Yes, it will benefit the city coffers but at what price? I thought I had found the perfect place but I may be relocating if these plans are approved. 679. Scott Uall 'd, l�`i31 � H L ghrznaster : • 680. Stallworth Larson Ocean Ridge, FL Please do not destroy the ambiance of Boynton Beach. 681. Renee Herder Boynton Beach, FL 682. Gary H Ocean Ridge, FL Keep the height restrictions as they are. Increasing the unit density will ultimately lower property values. Any additional tax revenue will be collected in the future from higher unit assessments due to increased property values from less density not more. 683. Michael DeLoye Boynton Beach, FL 684. Kenneth Arlington, WA VanDeSteeg Page 38 - Signatures 668- 684 Name From Comments 685. Michael Fink boynton beach, FL Keep current zoning limitations in place! Do not yield to developers who do not care about the town. They will build and leave, and we will be stuck with their obstructive buildings, traffic and congestion. 686. Fran M. Boynton Beach, FL Please, No more high rises! 687. Claire whelan Ocean Ridge, FL no to this high rise 688. Margot Boynton Beach, FL MacDonald 689. Kieth Moore Lake Worth, FL 690. Tami Csudill Boynton Beach, FL STOP BOYNTON HIGH RISES!!!!!!! 691. Drew Boynton Beach, FL We do not need to increase the density, traffic or Georgopulos atmosphere of our city. This is just greed, not in our interests 692. Eleanor Godin Ocean Ridge, FL 693. Whitney Jones Ocean Ridge, FL 694. Nancy Clements Briny Breezes, FL Anything above three stories high will block the view. It will be higher than Las Ventanas diagonally across Federal Hwy and Woolbrite. They paid for a view. A building higher than 3 stories will also not be compatible with the mangrove shore and will take habitat(flying space) away from the birds. This space is part of a flight pattern for ospreys, herons, pelicans, crows, mockingbirds and many other species of birds. Anything higher than three stories will not have adequate parking to support owners, their guests as well as parking for the current restaurants and shops. Lets do the right thing and build what works for this community- low rise stores and restaurants. Keep the current tenants: bank, Walgreens, Joanne Fabrics, and the current restaurants. The laundymat is a vital community service there. There is already a high rise condo being built on Federal Hwy and Boynton Beach Blvd. There are not enough possilble tenants or buyers to purchase Las Ventanas or this new development. We do not need another development. There are fire safety issues too. The water main crossing the Intracoastal has to supply water as well as Fire Protection for the homes on AIA. It is not large enough to accomodate this high rises water needs or fire protection and still meet the needs of Briny Breezes and other Ocean Blvd properties. It is not legal to change the codes and laws to allow this high rise The law is in place for a reason-to be carried out to serve the needs of the people who live here. The laws are not made to be broken or to serve the developers financial needs. He bought it knowing the legal limits and height restrictions. Let him follow the law and build what is allowed only. Thank you, Sincerely, Nancy Clements 695. Joan Wilson Boynton Beach, FL Page 39 - Signatures 685- 695 Name From Comments 696. Stephanie Ellis Boynton Beach, FL 697. James McAuliffe boynton beach, FL 699. Elizabeth Reik Boynton beach, FL 700. annie fernandez marcillac, France 701. Deidre Neal Boynton Beach, FL 702. michael reik Boynton Beach, FL please don't vote for this increase in heightt 703. Robert Gates Boynton Beach, FL 704. Colleen Malone Boynton Beach, FL 705. Jo Bennett Ocean Ridge, FL 706. Barbara Bennett Briny Breezes, FL 707. Beverly Voss Boynton Beach, FL 708. Holly McCarthy Briny breezes, FL We don't need more people in this area it is overcrowded and there are so many empty apartments in the area fill them first !! 709. JoAnne Weld Boynton Beach, FL In 1985 my husband and I moved from the Chicagoland area to Boynton which was a small fishing village. I don't want Boynton to become like Fort Lauderdale! 710. Cathy Cilento Ocean ridge, FL 711. Evelyn D. Jodoigne, Belgium Ghyssaert 712. Elizabeth Englewood, FL McCallum 713. Connie Ames Boynton beach, FL No more high rises 714. Courtnie Kelley West Haven, UT 715. Katherine Schutt Boynton beach, FL 716. PAUL LAMBERT Boynton Beach, FL don't sell out our quality of life 717. Colby Kelley Roy, UT this is the stupidest idea I've ever heard 718. John Tarman West palm beach, FL 719. Roger Bennett Lake Worth, FL 720. Maayke Kazemier Sappemeer, Netherlands 721. ROBERT BOVE OCEAN RIDGE, FL WE DON'T NEED ANY MORE HIGH RISE BUILDINGS. THE ONES THAT WERE BUILT ON OCEAN AVE ARE HARDLY FULLY OCCUPIED. AND THE TRAFFIC ON THE WOOLBRIGHT AVE BRIDGE WILL BE VERY HEAVY, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE BRIDGE IS OPEN. AS IT IS NOW, WHEN THE BRIDGE. IS OPEN THE TRAFFIC IS BACKED UP THE FEDERAL HWY. AND ON N. OCEAN BLVD. SO DO WE WANT THIS. NO !!! 722. Erik Kazemier Sappemeer, Don't mess with our favorite holiday destination..! Netherlands Page 40 - Signatures 696- 722 Name From Comments 723. Jessie Lamb Roy, UT 724. Karen Schmitt Ocean Ridge, FL NO MORE HIGH RISE BUILDINGS!!! • 725. Lynne D Carhart Boynton Beach, FL RESIDENTS DO NOT WANT IMPOSSIBLE TRAFFIC JAMS!! BUILDING SHOULD NOT EXCEED 4/5 STORIES. NO MORE HIGH RISE/HIGH DENSITY DOWNTOWN!!! 726. Dollie Peters District Heights, MD • Page 41 - Signatures 723 - 726