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Minutes 07-01-21 MINUTES OF THE CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435 HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 AT 6:30 PM PRESENT: STAFF: Golene Gordon, Chair Thuy Shutt, CRA Assistant Director Bonnie Nicklien, CRA Grants & Project Manager Angela Cruz, Vice Chair Theresa Utterback, CRA Dev Services Manager Naomi Cobb Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc. Sharon Grcevic Joe Josemond Aimee Kelley Yvonne Skovron 1. Call to Order— The meeting was called to order by Chair Gordon at 6:32 p.m. 2. Roll Call — Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present. 3. Invocation 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda — None B. Adoption of Agenda Motion was made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Cobb, to adopt the agenda. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0). 6. Information Only Mr. Josemond thanked everyone for their efforts. 7. Public Comment — None. Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board July 1, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida 8. Consent A. Approval of CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes — June 3, 2021 Motion was made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Vice Chair Cruz, to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2021 Board meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0). 9. Assignments A. New Assignments 1. Review of Commercial Properties within CRA Area From the Notice Agenda (see attached), the following properties were presented: • 220-224 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD o Located three (3) lots east of MLK mixed-used project o '/2 acre, potentially 10 units per acre o Asking price $2,000,000 Board Comments: Ms. Kelley noted the property was currently occupied by a tenant and asked if this was a property currently for sale or if the CRA had been approached regarding purchase. Ms. Shutt responded that the CRA is typically contacted by an owner or owner's representative and would likely have the property vacated as part of the contract. She stated this was at the CRA Board's discretion during negotiations. Discussion ensued regarding tenants and terms. Ms. Kelley asked if any of the nearby properties were owned by the CRA. She stated there was a church and vacant lot adjacent. Ms. Shutt stated the property to the east was owned by an estate and the next two (2) lots were owned by the CRA. She noted additional nearby lots owned by the CRA. She explained the CRA interest in reactivating the corridor and efforts to assemble a larger piece for additional opportunity. Ms. Grcevic stated she would recommend pursuing the property at a later date, as they do not know if families are ready to move if the property is sold. Discussion continued regarding dealing with occupied properties. 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board July 1, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Ms. Shutt explained that the CRA does not want to inflate the value of the land, but there was new development two (2) to three (3) lots away and this parcel could be critical. Ms. Kelley asserted that with the MLK project not even started and the lack of available housing, she would recommend pursuing it at a later date. Ms. Shutt pointed out the MLK project would be starting in the next month or so and would be a mixed-used project completed as quickly as possible due to low-income tax credit deadlines. Ms. Cobb stated the community wants to see their area looks better. She added that this corridor was once a thriving community and there was a need for the corridor to take on life again. Ms. Grcevic asked if the mixed-used project would be rental units or sale units. Ms. Shutt responded that there would be 124 multifamily rental apartments. She noted that the CRA works with property owners to be as flexible as possible. Ms. Grcevic asked if there were projects coming up that offered home ownership. She stated that many want to come back to the area but cannot. Ms. Shutt discussed the Cottage District. She stated that the CRA is in negotiations with a developer for fee simple Workforce Housing. She explained they try to keep equal numbers of housing rentals and sales. Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Mr. Josemond, to place the property at 220-224 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the category "pursue now as a land banking opportunity". In a voice vote, the motion passed (5-2, with Vice Chair Cruz and Ms. Kelley opposed). • 409 N E 1St AVE o Located directly south of the Cottage District project o Zoned R-2 o Own property adjacent, not critical for assemblage 0 0.38 acres, potentially 10 units per acre o Asking price $586,657 Board Comments: Vice Chair Cruz asked the plan for 407 NE 1St Avenue. 3 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board July 1, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Ms. Shutt responded the CRA board had authorized the purchase, and the plan was to demolish the structures. Vice Chair Cruz stated she sees opportunity for this property, and the fact that the CRA has the Cottage District project and the property at 407 NE 1 st Avenue. She noted that it made her feel good about potential business for the residents in the area. Ms. Shutt pointed out the property would be residential only, and anything else would have to be Conditional Use approved by the City. Ms. Skovron stated she was not sure this property fit the CRA criteria. Ms. Kelley asserted it was a lot of money for a house or two (2). She suggested tabling the issue until the market changed. Chair Gordon discussed public/private partnerships to make an area more appealing. Ms. Kelley suggested the property could maybe be part of the Cottage District project in the future, and the developer could look at it later. She stated for now, it should not be actively pursued as a purchase. Mr. Josemond stated he did not like the purchase. Motion was made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Cobb, to place the property at 409 NE 1St Ave. in the category "pursue at a future time to be determined by the CRA Board." In a voice vote, the motion passed (5-2, with Mr. Josemond and Ms. Skovron opposed). • 1017 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY o Anticipated for retail/commercial o Adjacent to CRA office space and Haitian radio station project o 0.21 acres o Listing price $685,000 Board Comments: Ms. Kelley asked if the lot could be used as a grocery store. Ms. Shutt responded that use would fit the zoning. Ms. Grcevic asked what square footage could be built on the property. 4 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board July 1, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Ms. Shutt responded that she had not done the analysis, but it would depend on how the setback is met and parking requirements. She stated that typically 25 percent was needed for parking, landscaping, and drainage. Ms. Cobb asserted that this was a gateway property for entering into the revitalized area, and she would envision something honoring the people of the community. Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to place the property at 1017 North Federal Highway. in the category "pursue now as a land banking opportunity". In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0). Ms. Skovron suggested finding out if the owner of the car rental property next door was interested in selling. Ms. Shutt stated staff would investigate. • 1022 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY o 0.38 acres o Old fish market o Viable for commercial o Appraised at $950,000 Board Comments: Ms. Grcevic stated it was a nice corner and had potential as a restaurant or similar. Ms. Shutt stated that staff was not particularly motived for this piece, as it has potential to developers. She noted the adjacent City-owned property would be demolished, as improvements were found to be cost prohibitive. Discussion ensued regarding the process for development by an independent developer and letters of interest for development. Motion was made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Ms. Kelley, to place the property at 1022 North Federal Highway. in the category "do not pursue because it does not fit the CRA mission." In a voice vote, the motion failed (3-4, with Chair Gordon, Vice Chair Cruz, Ms. Cobb, and Ms. Skovron opposed). Vice Chair Cruz stated she really likes the location of the property and would like to understand better how the CRA could help something to be brought there if the CRA does not acquired it. Ms. Shutt responded that a grant or rental assistance could be offered for a potential purchaser. 5 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board July 1, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida Ms. Grcevic reiterated that she would like to see a restaurant in the space. Ms. Cobb stated the four (4) corners of this intersection are critical to the development going west, and there was a need for them to be made new. She added that she could visualize artwork or something welcoming as bookends for the corridor. Ms. Grcevic stated that the CRA could help to make the property attractive for someone to come in and purchase, but it may not belong on the City inventory. Ms. Utterback explained the property was not officially for sale but was appraised at $950,000. Motion was made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Cobb, to place the property at 1022 North Federal Highway. in the category "pursue now as a land banking opportunity". In a voice vote, the motion passed (5-2, with Mr. Josemond and Ms. Kelley opposed). 10. CRA Board Items for CRA Advisory Board Review and Recommendations Ms. Grcevic stated they had discussed a building next to the rattan store on Federal Highway and said she had investigated and there was a barbecue grill sales place in the location. 11. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Attachments: Presentation of Commercial Properties within CRA Area [Minutes transcribed by C. Parkinson, Prototype, Inc.] 6