Minutes 03-04-21 MINUTES OF THE CRAADVISORY BOARD MEETING
WEBEX ONLINE MEETING
100 E. OCEAN AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435
HELD ON THURSDAY MARCH 4, 2021, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT STAFF:
Anthony Barber, Chair Michael Simon, CRA Executive Director
Allan Hendricks, Vice Chair Bonnie Nicklien, CRA Grants & Project Mngr
Angela Cruz Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc.
Golene Gordon
Sharon Grcevic ALSO PRESENT
Sergeant Henry Diehl
ABSENT
Thomas Devlin
1 . Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Barber at 6:40 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion was made by Chair Barber, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to adopt the agenda. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
4. Information Only -- None
5. Public Comment -- None
6. Consent
A. Approval of CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes — February 4, 2021
Motion made by Chair Barber, seconded by Ms. Gordon, to approve the February 4,
2021, minutes. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
7. Assignments
A. Pending Assignments
Meeting Minutes CRAAdvisory Board
Boynton Beach, Florida March 4, 2021
i. Review of Commercial Properties within Boynton Beach Boulevard
Corridor within CRAArea
Chair Barber confirmed that the CRA has communicated the scope and clarity of
the assignment. There are four properties of interest, one is no longer available.
Three criteria to consider for each are:
• Pursue now as a land banking opportunity.
• Pursue at a future date.
• Does not fit the CRA Mission.
Open discussion followed on each of the following:
• 202 W Boynton Beach Boulevard
o On the corner, just west of check cashing store and the post office.
o Definitely non-descript, blends in.
o It is for sale.
o Not sure it is an active daycare center.
o Post Office lease expires in 2023.
o Great building, doesn't really need improving.
o Good size, not that old. Could easily be upgraded with landscaping
and signage.
o Parking may be an issue, depends on its purpose/use.
o Does not fit the CRA Mission.
o Keep an eye on it to see if it sells and at what price.
• 225 W Boynton Beach Boulevard
o Appears to be for sale as a possible group of properties; property
next to it is also for sale.
o Listed at $1.8 million for four properties grouped together.
o It is a good piece of land, has potential.
o May become valuable when construction comes to Boynton Beach
Boulevard.
o Possible uses for the property suggested; busy street, needs to be
a go-to business, offices, small hotel.
o Could possibly be rezoned, mixed use.
o Purchase now as a land banking opportunity.
• 433 W Boynton Beach Boulevard
o Vacant lot, been for sale for many years.
o Price has dropped a little.
o CRA could "grass it," make it more attractive.
o Price August 2004 was $225,000.
o Possibly appraises now at $749,000 for 0.5687 acre.
o High traffic, setbacks, turning radiuses could be issues.
o Purchase now as a land banking opportunity.
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Meeting Minutes CRAAdvisory Board
Boynton Beach, Florida March 4, 2021
Motion made by Chair Barber, seconded by Mr. Hendricks, to recommend to the CRA
Board to pursue 225 Boynton Beach Boulevard and 433 Boynton Beach Boulevard as
land banking opportunities, and that 202 Boynton Beach Boulevard does not fit the CRA
Mission. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
8. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, in a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
(5-0) and the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Attachments: Photographs of properties discussed
[Minutes transcribed by M. Moore, Prototype, Inc.]
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