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Minutes 05-29-86 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING HELD IN BUILDING DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1986 AT 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Walter "Marty" Trauger Chairman Simon Ryder George deLong John Pagliarulo Marilyn G. Huckle ABSENT: Garry Winter, vice Chairman Robert Wandelt Norman Gregory, Alternate William Schultz, Alternate Carmen Annunziato Planning Director Tim Cannon Senior city Planner Craig Grabeel Assistant to the City Manager Chairman Trauger called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. Mr. Cannon advised the Energy Element in Evaluation and Appraisal Report which was originally written by Mr. Grabeel was modified in order to include it in the stan- dard format. Mr. Cannon advised he would initiate discussions on the Energy Element by providing a summary of the exact energy consumption for both the city and its residents. He noted there are many recommendations for conserving energy, but the best way to determine if people are following these recommendations and saving energy is to review the available figures. It was discovered from data provided by Florida Power and Light that Boynton Beach residents have decreased their energy consumption between 1978 and 1983 by 5.5%, measuring in terms of kilowatt hours. Boynton Beach resi- dents use about 2,000 kilowatt hours less on an annual basis than the average Floridian. This is a substantial decrease when considering that Boynton Beach residents use about 9,000 kilowatt hours per year. Mr. Pagliarulo asked if the decrease was attributed to the construction of new energy efficient homes in Boynton Beach. Mr. Cannon stated one reason is the lower household size in Boynton Beach compared to most areas in the State of Florida. Mr. Annunziato commented that in addition to the - 1 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 lower household size, the smaller units could have contri- buted to the decrease in energy consumption in Boynton Beach. The Board members agreed that the installation of new energy efficient air conditioning systems would also be considered a contributing factor. Mr. Grabeel apprised the members that his present position is the Assistant to the city Manager. While in the position of Energy Coordinator, he was involved in special projects for the City Manager's office. Subsequent to preparing the Energy Element portion of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, it was apparent to him that the City had accomplished many of its goals in the energy conservation area. Since oil is now plentiful and inexpensive, energy conservation is no longer considered a top priority item. Each City department is now managing its own use of energy. Mr. Grabeel stated his present position as Assistant to the City Manager is primarily semi-technical and is less involved in administration and budget. Mr. Cannon commented that Mr, Grabeel was very effective during this tenure as Energy Coordinator. Referencing Page 212, Mr. Cannon stated the City's energy consumption was reduced from 12.2 million kilowatt hours in the 1981-1982 fiScal year to 11.4 million kilowatt hours in the 1982-1983 fiscal year. Mr. Grabeel stated that the database he prepared recaptured existing FPL billing that was in the vault. After reviewing the bills, the City discovered it was billed for many items that did not exist and was reimbursed thousands of dollars for overcharges. At present, there exists a similar problem with telephone billing, and the City is working on resolving those discrepancies. Mr. Grabeel reported that the City had accomplished much through the assistance of FPL and Palm Beach County. Through the use of Palm Beach County's com- puters, Mr. Grabeel was able to gather and input data for this research. Mr. Grabeel stated the Energy Element section of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report which he completed a year ago contained all the data which Mr. Cheney at that time indicated would be used as an official record and support document and would not necessarily be part of the new energy report. - 2 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 Rather than allow this to fall by the wayside, Mr. Grabeel stated through extensive analysis of end uses it was disco- vered that 70% of the energy consumption is for water and sewer usage. All the data and graphs that were analyzed are included in the report. Mr. Grabeel had been advised by Mr. Cheney that this data can be made available to the Board for their review. He related that it was Mr. Cheney's suggestion that it should be included in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Mr. Grabeel advised the present document is an analysis of each particular strategy he attempted in the original Energy Element. Mr. Cannon stated that he incorporated that analysis in the same format into the Evaluation and Appraisal Report starting on Page 220 under Plan Implementation. Discussion followed about whether it should be included as a ispecific reference to the document. Mr. Grabeel suggested that one option was that it could be plugged into the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and need not appear in subsequent revisions. He noted it would then be a matter of record. Chairman Trauger stated it should be included. Mr. Cannon suggested that it could be given a separate title, such as "Technical Document" and put in the ApPendix, and references in the text of the Energy Element Section. The Board agreed with Mr. Cannon's suggestion. Mr. Grabeel suggested that it might be worth reviewing for editorial content, and there might be some changes to be made in that regard. Referring to Page 220 through Page 227, concerning specific policies that concern energy conservation, Mr. Cannon stated these policies are grouped into the following three broad categories, and he would summarize the highlights of each section: Administration Operations Information Administration Administration refers to the City's development code, that is, what rules the city is requiring developers to follow in regard to energy conserving practices. Mr. Cannon believed the most important part of the code with respect to energy - 3 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 conservation is the Florida Model Energy Efficiency Code. This was adoPted in 1982 and is now part of the Building Code'for every building constructed in the City. Mr. Grabeel stated that the Florida Energy Efficiency Building Code has been administered by the Building Department who receives information on updates to the code from the DCA. He noted that it has undergone several changes over the past few years, and there are options such as the prescriptive measures. Mr. Pa~liarulo stated the living area of the home is investigated to determine the energy intrusion and the effect of heat penetration into the house via windows, doors, skylights, etc. Depending on which direction the house is facing, the exposure received is the critical item considered. The builde~ is required to make adjustments, and the only a~ailable adjustments are installing additional insulation and tinted windows. He noted that the larger the house, the easier it is to maintain the energy code. In accordance with the State Code, Mr. Grabeel stated there is no reason for the City to go beyond those require- ments. He advised the State and the Utility Companies have programs to mitigate energy consumption. As noted in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, several items, initially suggested, were adopted and were preampted by activities on the part of another agency, Florida Power and Light, or pri- vate ~ectors of the building industry, real estate industry, and h~using design changes. Mr. Pagliarulo advised that minimum standards have been set for the ER rating on the air conditioning systems, water heaters, etc. Mr. Cannon stated in regard to retrofit existing residen- tial ~tructures, Florida Power and Light initiated audit and incentive~ programs for residential, commercial and industrial buildings whereby customers are encouraged to install energy conserving devices. Mr. Ryder commented he received a rebate from Florida Power and Light for a new air conditioning system he had installed but nQted the entire system, both the air handler and out- side Dnit, must be installed in order to qualify for a rebate. He understood the efficiency rating is up to 13, - 4 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 but when his air conditioner was installed, it was only 9. Mr. Grabeel added when you get above 10, it becomes extre- mely expensive. Before going into the individual items, Mr. Grabeel described the following three categories of strategy items, and noted by the State's definition, they do not meet the criteria for those objections or policies: 1. Administrative 2. Operations 3. Information Administrative The administrative strategies pertain to implementation strategies dealing primarily with administrative or legisla- tive policy. Operations The operation sections pertain to the strategies dealing primarily with procedures or practical approaches to task accomplishments. Information InformatiOn strategies pertain to implementation of strate- gies primarily in educational and awareness programs. Mr. Grabeel commented that the City was concerned with taking care of its own in-house consumption in an effort to achieve efficiency and cost savings. Through the aid of the Technical Review Board process and other liaison with the community and outside agencies, the City offered suggestions and assistance to many developers in such areas as lighting, building orientation, swimming pool installations, clubhouses, and vegetation, and adopted landscaping and tree preservation policies. He stated in the report the City assessed the extent to which these three categories were implemented and categorized the strategies as follows: - 5 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 1. Fully implemented - 100% 2. Substantially implemented - 50-99% 3. Partially implemented - less than 50%. 4. Strategies preampted by other agencies of the private sector. Mr. Grabeel advised there are a total of 34 strategies: 14 Administrative 14 Operational 16 Informational Twenty-five or 74% of them were fully implemented. Three or 9% were substantially implemented. One or 3% were partially implemented. Five or 15% were preampted by other actions. Mr. Cannon stated that one item denoted an analysis con- ducted by the University of Florida Center for Governmental Responsibility of our City Code of Ordinances with respect to energy efficiency and believed this would again surface when the City does the complete revision of the zoning regulations, anticipating the revision will be completed this year. Mr. Cannon advised he started revising the entire zoning code in 1983, and at that time the City Council decided that the Planning Department would be pre- paring the Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Since Mr. Cannon had limited time available to work on the zoning code revisions, it was determined he would examine this report and attempt to incorporate some of the recommen- dations into the zoning ordinances. Referencing the Operations Section, starting on Page 223, Mr. Grabeel summarized the city strategy with respect to energy conservation in city operations. He explained that the city is attempting to review all the operations, vehicles, fuel consumption, energy consumption, and attempt to determine if our buildings are being operated effi- ciently. Surveys were made, and energy cost and energy use indexes were completed and included in the Technical Report. It was suggested to the city that, even though a few of the methods used were old, the City was efficiently managing its energy resources. - 6 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 Mrs. Huckle remarked that Mr. Grabeel had accomplished much in the energy conservation area and exhausted all avenues leaving "no stone unturned." Mr. Grabeel admitted he was not certain how effective the City was in all the areas of conservation, but there were indications that accomplishments were made whether it was part program or part awareness. He added the buildings presumed to be the major end users were not. In Fiscal Year 1979-1980, when the program started, the street lights made up 17% of the energy consumption, the buildings were only 14%~ and water and sewer were both around 35% each for a total of 70%. The vast majority of consumption was in the area of utilities. Those numbers were determined by breaking out the bills for the well pumps, water plant, lift stations, and the City's portion of the South Central Regional Water and Sewer Treatment, which are the main components of the utility system and water costs. Mr. Grabeel stated these findings, as well as the FPL audit of all the buildings, were documented. It is hoped that the Utilities Department will submit an application for the Governor's Energy Award noting that the City received that award last year for the recycling center. Chairman Trauger stressed his concern over the drop of oil and gasoline prices and the possible element of complacency existing in the area of energy conservation. He noticed that automobiles are being built with heavier engines, higher speed and performance factors. He commented the possibility of running into another oil shortage and losing the advantage that now exists. From Mr. Cheney's and his point of view, Mr. Grabeel stated the issue of energy conservation can become a problem and should be kept alive. Efforts to reduce energy consumption should continue. He noted that every kilowatt hour saved adds up, and every barrel of oil not used means one less barrel of oil to be imported. He advised the City completed its conversion this year to sodium vapor for its street lights, and because FPL was encouraged to do it faster, the City saved money. The City's street lighting bill this month was the same as in 1979, even though more lights were added, and the cost of fuel increased. He noted sodium vapor lights are maintained and operated by FPL, and the City has eliminated the expense of having crews and bucket trucks to change them. - 7 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 However, the City's ball fields and tennis courts are lighted under a contract basis and costs about $1.50 a day to operate. The City experimented with coin operated timers on the lights, and two problems were discovered. The lights heat up to a point where they vaporize and then go on. When they are turned off, the lights take ten to fif- teen minutes to illuminate. Vandalism was another added problem with coin operated timers. Discussion continued on the subject of available lighting and opened windows being used for office areas. Mr. Grabeel pointed out one of the problems encountered in the building industry is the possible health problem created when a building is built air tight to conserve energy resulting in an insufficient amount of air exchange. Attempts are being made architecturally to bring light into a building in order to redUce internal lighting units. He noted that thick acrylic for skylights and window treatments are being considered for ground floors since it eliminates the problem of glass breakage from flying debris and still affords suf- ficient lighting. Mr. Pagliarulo questioned if the City installed solar energy. Mr. Grabeel advised the City has two solar panels installed for .hot water on the City Hall building. Discussion continued. Chairman Trauger made reference to the item on ethynol. Mr. Grabeel noted that item was prepared by the Florida Innovation Group. The City participated in it but it went dormant as fuel became more plentiful. On Page 24, Mrs. Huckle pointed out the statement that bike racks had been installed at City facilities, and it was con- firmed by Mr. Grabeel that bike racks and showers are pro- posed at the expanded City Hall complex. Mr. Cannon advised all the comments that have been made by the Board or by the staff will be condensed into one master list. After the PUBLIC HEARINGS are conducted, the Board will review the list and vote on each change. He - 8 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 stated a copy of Mr. Grabeel's report will be included with the package. Transportation Element Referencing page 156, Traffic and Circulation Element, Mr. Cannon stated three objectives are being proposed as an addition at the beginning of this element: Support Regional Mass Transportation - A summary of mass transit transportation in South Florida will be given. Limit the intensity of development as to avoid exceeding the capacity of road rights-of-way - Later on in this element, there are specific standards suggested that the City adopt in regard to the acceptable levels of traffic congestion. Requiring improvement of roadways to mitigate the impact of development as the condition for improvement of development - This has been the City's policy that developers mitigate their impacts, and the City has been accomplishing this primarily through coordination with the County Traffic Engineers whereby necessary improve- ments meet County standards. At this point, it is suggeSted this standard be made the official policy in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cannon advised the next few pages concern background information and do not contain specific policy statements. The Functional Classification, located on Page 157, concerns several minor collectors maintained by the County, and the City is suggesting that, since they are maintained by the County, they be included as collectors. On Page 158, there is a list of suggested streets. This list was derived by reviewing the traffic levels that existed in 1985 from a report received each year from the Metropolitan Planning Organization on traffic counts. Comparing that list to the street capacities shown on Page 160, specifically the Palm Beach County Urban Transportation Planning System, on Page 159, the Planning. Department is suggesting that the - 9 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 City adopt the Palm Beach Urban Transportation Planning System Standards as the City's basis of review. Mr. Cannon stated more specifically that Level C be adopted as the year-round standard for level of service, and Level D be acceptable only during the peak season. At the end. of Page 159, Mr. Cannon noted that, in addition to peak season, it should be specified the level of service be acceptable at the peak hours since during rush hours there is not the same traffic level as would be expected on a 24 hour basis. Regarding the Palm Beach County Urban Transportation System levels, Mr. Annunziato interjected that these are the levels recently adopted by the Regional Planning Council and are the basis for review for developments of regional impact. He believed they would be incorporated in the Regional Policy Plan which the Regional Planning Council requires to be prepared as a result of the Growth Management Legislation. Therefore, in order to be consistent with Regional Policy Plan, the City will probably see these levels adopted throughout the Region. Mr. Cannon suggested the City continue to require that developments meet the Palm Beach County Performance Stan- dards in cases of rezoning, particularly for the PUD's. He was not certain there would be any developments in the City that would trigger the criteria in the Performance Standard Ordinance. However, in case there are developments that trigger those performance standards, he is stating as an official policy they should be required to comply with the County's Performance Standards. There is a somewhat dif- ferent set of evaluation criteria for both Level Service C and Level Service D. There are lower traffic levels that correspond with Levels of Service C and D. Mr. Ryder questioned if certain roads should be added to the list of County maintained roads, and if the County should accept those roads. Mr. Annunziato stated this is all a function of State policy. The functional classification of roads eminates with the State, and more information will be available in the near future as the final assignment of the different functions of roads are determined, and the - 10 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 assignment of those roads to varying levels of government are made. With respect to whether someone has to take them, Mr. Annunziato is assuming that it is a State policy, and there would be no choice. Mr. Cannon stated the only real dispute between the City and the County concerns Northeast 22nd Avenue which is shown by the States' functional classification as a collector road, and the County should be maintaining it. Mr. Cannon believes when the Boynton Beach Park of Commerce develops that road, traffic levels increase, and it eventually be- comes a four-lane road, the County will assume respon- sibility. Mr. Annunziato stated it shows on the thoroughfare plans as an arterial road. Mr. deLong questioned if it was the policy of the County to service all collector roads. Mr. Annunziato stated not all collector roads are County roads. As examples, collector roads such as Southwest Congress Boulevard, Boynton Lakes Boulevard, Meadows Boulevard and the road connecting Winchester Industrial property to 8th Street will function as collector roads which the City will probably end up main- taining. Referencing Page 161, Mr. Cannon reported that High Ridge Road, Ocean Avenue, Southeast 36th Avenue are now being maintained by the County. Mr. Annunziato believed that if a road begins or ends in more than one jurisdiction, it is obviously County in con- text. A street that begins and ends within a City is termed to be a City street. It was noted that Ocean Avenue is a County Road because it connects with Seacrest Boulevard which is a County Road. Discussion continued. Mrs. Huckle queStioned when it states a road is now main- tained by the County, does that mean the County essentially owns the road and assumes liability for that road. Mr. Annunziato advised the maintenance and operation of the rights-of-way is the County's responsibility. If you want to curbcut that road, You must get permission from the County. - 11 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 LONG-RANGE TRAFFIC NEEDS Continuing into Long,Range Traffic Needs, Mr. Cannon sum- marized three major documents that influence road construc- tion in Palm Beach County. County Thoroughfare Plan Mr. Cannon advised that a a map is included on Page 169A denoting the rights-of-way which are taken from the County Thoroughfare Plan. These rights-of-way widths are important in that they determine the number of lanes that can be obtained. Looking at the rights-of-way widths on the Thoroughfare Plan, the widest right-of-way, Interstate-95, is 120 feet which accommodates six lanes and the median. Mr. Cannon noted that six lanes can be accommodated in a 108 foot right-of-way, and a maximum of four lanes can be accom- modated in an 80 foot right-of-way. The importance of the County Thoroughfare Plan is when pro- jects are approved, it is required that they dedicate a right-of-way in conformance with the County Thoroughfare Plan. This is the County's way of getting the right-of-way needed at no cost by requiring it as condition of approval. Mr. Annunziato clarified that when someone submits a site plan or rezoning application etc., the adjacent rights-of- way are compared to the County Thoroughfare Plan, and if there is a short fall, there will be recommendations for the dedication of rights-of-way. On Page 169, Mr. Cannon referred to a narrative on the County Thoroughfare Plan and noted that the County Traffic Engineers are currently testing the Thoroughfare Plan against the traffic levels which they anticipate at build out. He believed this study will be completed in about two months. This study may reveal that there are some deficiencies in the current County Thoroughfare Plan at least on Congress Avenue, and that section might be widened to 120 feet. Mr, Annunziato stated the possible alternative policy measure is that if there is more intensity than projected in the road right-of-way, determinations could be made - 12 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 to reduce intensities of land development. Mr. Annunziato did not believe the standard arterial road would be expanded beyond a 120 foot section. In terms of local arterial roads, 120 feet is probably the ultimate configuration. In his point of view, it would be prohibitive to re-attempt acquiring rights-of-way after the 120 foot decision has been made and implemented for so many years. Mr. Annunziato clarified that Interstate-95 is 300 feet, and this footage is not listed. Transportation Needs Plan/Cost Feasible Plan On Page 162, Mr. Cannon stated that the Metropolitan Planning Organization, which is now under the Palm Beach County Traffic Engineers Department, is responsible for preparing the the Year 2010 Transportation Needs Plan and a Cost Feasible Plan. The plans are expected to be completed by the end of 1986 or the beginning of 1987. Mr. Cannon advised there are maps which correspond to the Year 2000 Plan which is the plan the Planning Department is presently following. Mr. Cannon directed the Board's attention to Page 165A and 165B and stated the Planning Department has taken the Year 2000 Plan Cost Feasible Plan, which is the one the County and the City have been following until the 2010 Plan is completed, and added on to that all of the road widening and road construction projects that are known to occur within the next five years. When the Year 2010 Plan is completed by the MPO, the City can review it. The Planning and Zoning Board and City Council might consider commenting on that plan and adopting it as an amendment to the Transportation Elements. Mr. Annunziato clarified the difference between the Transportation Needs Plan and the Cost Feasible Plan. The Transportation Needs Plan is based on anticipated traffic. The Cost Feasible Plan is a financing mechanism and is based on the amount of money available to build roads° The dif- ference was partially responsible for determining the low- impact fee. The difference between the Transportation Needs Plan and the Cost Feasible Plan is that the latter shows you the deficit. - 13 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 Mr. Cannon observed one omission on the Year 2000 Transportation Needs Plan and that was that Old Boynton Road should be shown as a four-lane road on that plan. Discussion continued. Mrs. Huckle questioned when the 8th Street cut through was planned. Mr. Annunziato stated the County went to Court to obtain an order of taking for the right-of-way which amounted to the western half of the right-of-way in addition to some minor triangular pieces to make the curbs. The County got the taking for the parcel it requested. However, the defendant's Attorney convinced the Judge there were some questions unanswered as to the validity of the existing 40 foot right-of-way, and the entire case was put into the "quiet title suit" to determine if the perceived 40 foot right-of-way, which was the eastern half, was really in fact a right-of-way. Mr. Annunziato concluded that was the pre- sent status of the 8th Street cut through. He added that the owner is suggesting there never was a 40 foot right-of- way. Mr. Annunziato noted there is an old plat on the subdivision of Sections 20 and 29, and in the boundary descriptions on the plat, it references Old Boynton Rock Road, and all the land is measured to the point where that road existed. The plat does not dedicate Old Boynton Rock Road. The pre- sumption was it was there but there is no easy verifiable record indicating it was ever a public right-of-way. These are the kinds of issues that were raised by the de- fendant's Attorney to the point where the Judge and the County's Attorney suggested a determination must be made as to whether it is a public right-of-way. Mr. Annunziato believed it will be determined it was dedicated, and it will be co]~demned for public domain because the Judge gave the City ~he order of taking on the parcels. Discussion con- tinuel. Mr. C~ nnon suggested that the Board review these plans as inter~Lm versions of the two maps since the MPO will complete a Yea~: 2010 Plan by the end of the year. These two maps would/then be outdated and replaced. Mrs. ~uckle stressed concern over the inundation with traf- fic ob S. W. 15 Avenue from Congress and Military Trail, a two lane prospective road, 22nd Avenue and some other roads. - 14 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 Mr. Annunziato stated that the County has gone forward in the design of these roads and designed them as four and six lane highways. When the County went to bid, they bid them as four lane and six lane highways, and then scrambled to come up with the money because it is obviously more expen- sive to come back and add two lanes. Discussion followed. Transportation Improvement Program Referencing the bottom of Page 165, Mr. Cannon stated that the Metropolitan Planning Organization, in addition to revising the Year 2000 Transpor~tation Needs Plan and Cost Feasible Plan, compiled and completed a Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 1986-1990. These plans contain specific projects which the MPO recommended for funding by the County within the next five years. He believed the Board of County Commissioners have adopted the program as an ordinance. Mr. Annunziato added that the Board of County Commissioners have adopted a five year Capital Improvement Program and was not certain if item for item it matches the MPO Plan. From his information, Mr. Cannon stated the Board of County Commissioners are attempting to make a commitment to the MPO and would fund that program to whatever extent necessary. On Pages 166, 167, and 168, there is a summary of distilla- tion of all projects which are County-wide, and the Planning Department has listed all the projects that apply to the Boynton Beach area. Some of these projects were already discussed, and the most important items concerned the following issues: Replacement of the Ocean Avenue Bridge which is still tied up in Court. Widening of Seacrest Boulevard from the Boynton Canal north to Hypoluxo Road which should begin this year. Widening of Boynton Beach Boulevard west from Congress Avenue to six lanes, and to four lanes west of Military Trail to the Turnpike Interchange. - 15 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON .BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 Widening of Congress Avenue from Boynton Beach Boulevard to Delray Beach. A small portion of this has already been four laned. Supposedly, the County will begin four laning the remainder of South Congress Avenue in 1986. The Planning Department received correspondence from the County Traffic Engineers which indicated that particular stretch of Congress might be six lanes. Mr. Annunziato reiterated that they are designing it as a four and six lane and will build it according to the availability of funds. Widening of Military Trail - On the bottom of Page 166 and top of 167 is the timetable for the widening of Military Trail. He believed that the four laning is almost completed south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. Widening of Boynton Beach Boulevard west of Congress Avenue was already discussed. Widening of A1A - Mr. Cannon believed this would never happen. Mr. Cannon stated these projects are listed by program periods, and that is the reason for some redundancy. He has attempted to work the new Five-Year Plan into the format which was presented in the current Comprehensive Plan. New Projects On the bottom half of Page 167, there are some new projects which are being added. There are two interchanges to be constructed - Boynton Beach Boulevard and the Florida Turnpike, and N. W. 22nd Avenue and Interstate-95 which has been included in the MPO Five-Year Program, and believed that the State and Federal DOT have not yet approved it. Mr. Annunziato commented the item which will make the 22nd Avenue interchange an attractive alternative is that much of the work is being done by the private sector. A Cost Feasible Plan was prepared, and it came out with a favorable ratio. It showed substantial positive impacts as far as DOT was concerned, and added several years of life to the existing configuration for the interchanges at Boynton Beach Boulevard and 22nd Avenue. Right now an environmental impact - 16 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 statement is being prepared, and if there are no problems incurred, the developer will have the responsibility to move into design drawings. There will be a package ready to go plus $2,000,000 from the developer which will comprise a very attractive package in terms of Federal or State pro- jects. Discussion continued. Mr. Cannon noted that all the major projects have been covered. Miner Road and 22nd Avenue improvements, located on Page 168, will be provided by the developers, and were the only improvements that were not yet covered. Capital Improvements Referencing Page 228, Mr. Annunziato stated that it is part of the approval of the Boynton Beach Park of Commerce and was a desire on the part of the city to implement a general purpose impact fee. The developer was not in disfavor of the concept but was unclear on the language and asked to be allowed to come up with a reasonable alternative that is legally sufficient. The developer funded a study, and part of the study was a review of the existing Comprehensive Plan to determine if the right words were included in the Comprehensive Plan upon which to build a general purpose impact fee ordinance. What is seen on Page 228, and 229 are the words which were recommended. On Page 228, Mr. Ryder referred to a statement that land development should not be permitted unless adequate capital facilities exist or are insured, and he questioned the re- actions from developers. Mr. Annunziato noted that the general purpose impact fee would apply to both residential and non-residential construction. The increment of the dif- ferent kinds of impact fees are different for the different kinds of uses and have been well detailed at this point. Mr. Cannon stated the only issue in the list that might change is located on Page 235 in the middle of the page under 4.53, and concerned the water storage facility at Miner Road. The capacity, rather than being two million gallons per day, might ~ncrease to five million gallons per day. - 17 - MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WORKSHOP BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA May 29, 1986 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Planning and Zoning Board Workshop meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M. Carol Ann Brown Recording Secretary (Two Tapes) - 18 -