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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). Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board 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 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida October 1, 2020 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.] 3