Minutes 10-01-20 MINUTES OF THE CRAADVISORY BOARD MEETING
WEBEX ONLINE MEETING
100 E. OCEAN AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435
HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Anthony Barber, Chair Michael Simon, CRA Executive Director
Allan Hendricks, Vice Chair Theresa Utterback, CRA Dvlpmt Specialist
Thomas Devlin Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
Golene Gordon
Sharon Grcevic ALSO PRESENT:
Sergeant Diehl
ABSENT:
Angela Cruz
Aquannette Thomas
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Barber at 6:33 p.m.
Mr. Simon read the WebX virtual meeting protocol into the record.
2. Roll Call
Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda — None
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion was made by Vice Chair Hendricks, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to approve the
Agenda. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
4. Public Comment — None
5. Consent
A. Approval of CRAAdvisory Board Meeting Minutes — September 3, 2020
Motion made by Vice Chair Hendricks, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to approve the
September 3, 2020, minutes. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Boynton Beach, Florida October 1, 2020
6. Assignments
A. Pending Assignments
1 . Review of Commercial Properties within Boynton Beach Boulevard
Corridor within CRA Area
Chair Barber reviewed the assignment to the Board Members to determine
viable properties for purchase and redevelopment. Vice Chair Hendricks said
the scope was narrowed to just Boynton Beach Boulevard, both sides of the
street between 95 and Federal. Then the Board divided it up into four sections
to find whatever information could be gathered. Seacrest was the dividing line.
Mr. Devlin reported that he drove through [assigned area inaudible} and
videoed buildings, land, and what was available in order to become familiar
with the area. Of note were two vacant pieces and that Franks will be
reopening.
Ms. Gordon suggested several properties to look at:
• 1320 S Federal (vacant land)
• 3230 Federal (potential property)
• 800 NE 7t" Street
• 300 NE 2nd Street
Ms. Grcevic reported on 217 NE 3rd; that she had spoken to Mario at Bruno's
Auto Body who has owned that strip on the southwest corner with multiple
businesses for many years; Mario is thinking about getting out in a few years
and would be willing to discuss this property further sometime down the road.
Vice Chair Hendricks reported on the south side of Boynton Beach between
Seacrest and Federal and found some interesting activity with people taking
parcels and assembling them. KMG Holdings; all of the parcels on Northwest
1 st Avenue are residential except for Boynton Boundless, which is commercial.
The zoning for the area along Boynton Beach Boulevard is C2, which is
Community Business. The Subway Regional Corporate building is in good
shape; the daycare center is in good shape. The CRA just spent some money
creating Health Hearts (the two residential buildings that got connected as a
veterinary service). An aerial graphic was shown to demonstrate (highlighted
in pink) the places that don't need to have much done.
Continuing, Vice Chair Hendricks said the boundaries around the parcels that
have been assembled were informative, the CRA is already actively involved
with the area at Seacrest and Boynton. The two parcels that need the most
attention are the two in red (see attached). (In full disclosure, Vice Chair
Hendricks knows one of the owners at the check-cashing place.) Mr. Simon's
question was inaudible, but the reply was that Mr. King is on the Sunbiz as one
of the directors and the short answer to the question is yes. These are usually
wise investors with reasons why they purchase property on Boynton Beach
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Boulevard, such as an eye to future development. The parcel near the hotel
was put together is a fashion for potential, some of it has already been
improved. If the block is really developed deep, some rezoning will be needed
behind in the residential area, improving the commercial areas to be
harmonious with nearby residential (e.g., lower-rise neighborhood commercial
appropriate for that whole stretch). In closing, it was suggested that whatever
is decided should have a clear format to present to the CRA Board.
Mr. Simon noted that no time frame was given by CRA. Some type of
information template has been created as information is gathered. Some
discussion ensued as to said template and that it fits everyone's research. Mr.
Simon can ask the CRA for more direction as to their expectations so that the
information provided will be most helpful, especially if the CRA is looking for
recommendations. Vice Chair Hendricks' presentation of information was a
good exemplar to start with, i.e, does the Advisory Board see/feel/notice any
particular group of properties or property in the four sections assigned that the
CRA should consider, what ongoing upgrades that would encourage future
redevelopment in that area. Maybe it isn't about buy another parcel, but more
creating an environment, visually, security, beautification, that encourages the
private sector to buy.
Of note, Mr. Simon stated that the Boynton Beach CRA is becoming the likely
buyer of property downtown; we do not want to be the only sales in the market,
rather to encourage private sector interest. CRA is a long-term development
company and doesn't want to buy too many key parcels rather than promoting
to the private sector to purchase.
Returning to the assignment at hand, the Board Members discussed the best
ways to convey their research to the CRA; suggestions to have a template
provided so that each member could elaborate with their own suggestions
including adding frontage, facelifts, parking lots, etc., to improve CRA areas.
Ms. Gordon suggested the Vice Chair take charge of the presentation to the
CRA Board. Vice Chair Hendricks agreed to create the spreadsheet template
to gather the criteria which would aid in compiling all the information. Before
next month's meeting, Mr. Simon will work with Staff to distribute the templates,
along with a list of grantees, to the Board for further discussion and finalizing
the assignment presentation.
7. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, in a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
(5-0) and the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Attachments: Vice Chair Hendrick's Aerial Map of Seacrest area.
[Minutes transcribed by M. Moore, Prototype, Inc.]
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