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CORRESPONDENCE ,\ , \ \ 1'1 IF. I davidASSOCIATES (407) 832-9785 FAX (407) 655-3470 N o ",. OJ ::D )> ~ r 5> z )> < m en c =i m =-= N o ..... . -0 o OJ o X N ..... <0 ",. . July 29, 1992 Mr. Christopher Cutro Planning and Zoning Director City of Boynton Beach 200 North Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310 RE: Request to allow Daddy-C's at Gateway Center - 706 West Boynton Beach Blvd.. Boynton Beach. Florida 33426 Mr. Cutro, this is our fifth (5th) tenant request in as many years - all of whom have either been discouraged or flatly denied approval by the City of Boynton Beach. -0 )> r ~ OJ m )> () I ." r o ::D o )> c.u c.u ",. OJ o N ..... <0 ",. . ::D m )> r m en -I )> -I m o m < m r o -0 m :D (f) Dear Mr. Cutro: The purpose of this letter is to request consideration from the City of Boynton Beach to permit on our outparcel (see subject address) a "Daddy-Q's" fast food - take out only style restaurant as more fully described by the attached presentation. Although their theme architecture may not be exactly in line with certain city standards, they will make a concerted effort to "fit in" with existing buildings and comply with such standards. You see, today's customer's insist on value for their money. Therefore, many Tenants cannot afford to put a great deal of money into architectural design in order to comply with city standards. Rather, they (Tenants) prefer to put their investment dollars into the quality of their end product. July 31, 1992 Mr. Christopher Cutro Planning and Zoning Director City of Boynton Beach Page 2 In this most difficult recessionary period we have a 1200 square foot tenant who is willing to contribute to the local economy by hiring up to 30 employees, amongst other benefits (taxes, etc.). With Wendy's across the street and other similar style buildings in the immediate area we see no reason why this tenant should not be given every consideration and be welcomed to the city of Boynton Beach as a economic contribution to this area. I urge you to give this request every consideration. Sincerely, A jjtLl~v/i&'u~' Barbara J. Marulli Vice President BJM/ms Enclosure THE david ASSOCIATES REAL I!SL\m DEVELOPERS THE DAVID ASSOCIATES ~(1-1 - S'c4'. r~ ~. u\~~~ ~. cc: r;,J...J ~ ~&k-" (407) 832-9785 FAX (407) 655-3470 I\) o .s>- OJ ::IJ ~ t::! r :; Z ~ < m 'l.' .' June 24, 1991 The Honorable Arlene Weiner Mayor of Boynton Beach City of Boynton Beach PO. Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-310 RE: Gateway Centre. 706 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach. FL 33426 Dear Madam Mayor: I am the owner of the subject property and have been for over five (5) years. In that period I have paid over $150,000.00 in property taxes, always promptly and on time. There is a small piece of vacant land or outparcel associated with this property on the southeast corner as shown by the attached brochure which we have tried to lease for five (5) years. On four (4) different occasions the city has denied our requests to place tenants on our outparcel due to lack of "architectural conformity" costing me over the years about $150,000.00 worth of income. Madam Mayor, this is a tragedy in today's economic environment. All around our property are buildings that do not architecturally conform to anything ( Wendy's, Dentists Buildings, Apts., Texaco Gas Station). I need your help and your entrepreneurial objectivity to assist us in finding a "happy medium" to our latest request, that of a "Checkers" hamburger store of art deco design which has also been denied by the city. Gateway Centre is one of the finest looking strip centers in Boynton Beach and we struggle every year to keep it so. Will you please give this request your personal attention by allowing us to stay profitable by placing "Checkers" in this location ? RECEIVED JUN 27 1991 CllY MANAGER'S OFFICE -. ~ .' . (J) c ::j m '*" I\) o ""-I o "'0 b OJ o x I\) ""-I CD .s>- O "'0 ~ r s: OJ m )> () :r: " r o ::IJ o ~ (,J (,J .s>- CD o . I\) ""-I CD .s>. o JJ m ~ r m (J) ~ -t m o m < m r o "'0 m JJ (J) JULY 31, 1992 TO CHRISTOPHER CUTRO PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR FROM THE DAVID ASSOCIATES '~,~t .'!l L. I -1..', "~ , "! . t' "... :. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD . t Proposed fr.. ,_ standlng,,- .- ~O::~ 68' · 1M11 tHfi Hif" , ,\:e;"II ._- l':'~ .IIIT ----' NQ _IT AI" ~ ... ! ~ Teele & Assoc. ~ I Architect Optl-World 1ii ~ ! C Ill. o E.c 'S. 1i ~ -g;~~! ~ I) ~ i ~ 2'5aO ; ci is WCDIU 8.c :;Cm CD - ::s ~- to tJ) Pet Supermarket ,~~- GATEWAY CENTRE SITE PLAN N.W 1st Ave. - (j) ~ - co ~ Z rr'\ ~ "0l1li1" I~' ltl ~ j~ r- . 3 :.2 . . Q" N ~ / __ t)( ~l Q~ f~~ <lw- ~ 3 :2 ~ 0 l ~j tJ I ~I :..J <1 .3 !lJ ~ 13' j~, 4" "tj 4~~ e," ~ ;- -:=-M=~-------_._---- ~ ~ll ! U.1 ~-t~1~2' - .f'~l.~ ~&~l.f c.o\Jm~ DQ\VE n'f2.\J 1 . I ,; ,~,., r"":~~ - '.'....-L ,!4, el\~~ \~'4" ~'(.,~ -?...' \ ~ \~. :-;- , ~ _\~ ~_.",. ) 81' , 5' L~' -------..-,----.-----,....--, ...,.-. ---1'--"'-"----'---"-'" , . ~ 'G) ~- ---- .j 4 ~ UI l re :; ,I ?>; '. 4 " '"" -, €) ( < l\J OUfPARCEL ... - N~ - dJ - I N .. <U --+- N ~ 2"0 lie' _ ..___~u.. L../~ ~ '( - ~-:-I I ___ _____ ~- n.' ";E~ 1_~ i :--'11' [fl -.. UI )If\P~ n:'; '1 - --- ~lL..lD~Un.F 10' I ~f:-~ UfL f f"UMrol ...lJ !J FY G 1 1 [J ~__ r::",. o '1:1 ' 8' o / ~-'" -) "'-, ", .." "\9 t f"l6 mtm.. ~ - 1ll\JJETt) A _::;- .. lU~Ul. \; ~tf / '" '_._... ob: / / l PLl'1MTffi ,,/ .~ . Cl N :... / / / ( ( liS' \ "le 1. 5' , D ' ~l _._~__.____. . ._..__ l____. o BOY~TQN BEACH BLVD. -~._~~--=-:.- _. =.- ~ ~:--::-.~.=--:-:=::-..-=-- . .'- --- - --.- _ ~_.Co) '~x \C"T'''''[" - -- ----.-- -- ---- - ..-- -- .-----.-------- - WENDY'S ...-L.- - ,._. ._. / I ._....... ,,," .... This fast food restaurant is approximately 1 00 yards away from Gateway Center, almost directly across the street. This store, building and landscaping, are in good condition. The construction is comprised of brick and wood with red and beige coloring. Parking spaces are about 32 in number. CROSS CREEK \ ~, "- '~ '~ ~ -~~~>- - :::------ -~-----"'--.._~ 1301 Boynton Beach Blvd. - Cross Creek is located only 3/10 of a mile west of Gateway Centre. The center is light yellow with bright yellow awnings and stucco front. There are additional huge awnings covering the entrance walkways. The building is in good shape and the landscaping is above average. Parking will acco'mmodate 62 vehicles. (Awnings are of same material as in proposed Daddy-O's). TEXICO SERVICE CENTER This station is located 500 yards away from Gateway Center, on the North side of Boynton Beach Blvd. There are parking accommodations for 10 cars. The Landscaping is fair and the building is in good condition. The front is Metal and Stucco. DENTIST COMPLEX ----- .. " , " ...: " .,.~~~.;T5,; - '"- :.d JIll! .. . . ~'':';'~ " - " . .. .,.~:,~:;iP ,. 'of ...-, 715 Boynton Beach Blvd. - This Brown and beige office complex is in good condition, with sufficient landscaping. Materials of the unit are stucco and wood with timberline shingle roof. Parking is provided for at least 35 cars. There is an extra drive around the facility for easy turnaround. The complex was erected after Gateway Center and is located directly across the street., 7-11 " --- --------------~-~- ------- This quick-stop location abuts Gateway Centre in an out-parcel fashion. Parking for close to 11 cars is provided. There is no landscaping and the condition of the facility is fair. The building is beige brick and stucco with a cedar shake roof. HOLIDAY INN This hotel is in good condition with nice landscaping. It has 125-150 parking spaces and is located approximately 1/2 mile to the east of Gateway Center. It is constructed of CBS, stone and has wood trim with a wood cedar shake roof. ~-- --.--------..---. ... FOR LEASE Prestige Retail and Office Space Boynton Beach, Florida GATEWAY CENTRE o Centrally located in Boynton Beach - one of the fastest growing areas of Palm Beach County o Location: 700 ft. west of 1-95 on Boynton Beach Blvd. o Site is on the direct entrance from 1-95 to the New Boynton Mall. ./ o Currect traffic counts are well over .J8:ooqy cars per day. . \cP \ 0 o 27,200 sq. ft. of prestige retail and office space o Total lot area 2.68 acres o 136 parking spaces o Leases available from 950 sq. ft. to 7500 sq. ft. o Extrensive landscaping and unique architecture o Over 500' of Frontage on Boynton Beach Blvd. o A new major four (4) way traffic signal is proposed at N. W. 8th Street. FOR LEASING INFORMATION CONTACT: DavicC Associates P.O. Bo~ 2794 PaCm Beatli) Fforicfa 33480 407-832-9785 Developer: David Associates II 204 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 207 Palm Beach, Florida 33480 (407) 832-9785 ANY INFORMATION GIVEN HEREWITH IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES WE CONSIDER REALIABLE, HOWEVER, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MIS-STATEMENTS OF FACTS, ERRORS, OMISSION, PRIOR SALE, WITHDRAWAL FROM MARKET OR CHANGE IN PRICE WITHOUT NOTICE, N.W. 1st Ave. I~ I ~.~I I ~ rl,~ ,I~r -ip-"~~~~, , iJllllili\J If <~,. ..\<. ~ 114 115116 117 118 ~ C~r ' ~,- 2!Y ____~ -j ~ _..J ex> ...... :::r en ...... -+ ... 104 105106 107108109 !11O 111 112 113 . RETAIL SHOPS 103 / 102 3: z DRIVE,IN BANK fl L__ (~ WHMHttHiHH+H~ ."'".. .'1 . t~ BOYNTON BEACH BLVD. L-L.-1 il> (1;",11 ~ HOATH Turnkey lease convenience. . . just paint and carpet! We provide. . . D WALL: WaUs separating one tenant from another tenant are to be fire rated gypsum board taped and sanded, ready for painting. D FLOORS: Floors will be concrete, steel trowelled, finished with no floor covering or baseboard. D EGRESS DOOR: Rear egress will be provided by a hollow metal door at rear wall of the premises, if required by Building Code. D ELECTRICAL SERVICE: The electrical supply for each rental space will include a 125 amp panel. The service will be 120/208 single-phase 125 amp at the tenant's panel, which will be located at Landlord's designated point on the rear wall rental space. Increase in service is to be paid by lessee. Convenience recep- tacles will be installed according to code. D RESTROOMS: There will be one complete restroom according to code. D CEILINGS: Ceilings are to be 2' x 4' lay-in suspended acoustic tile in metal grid-system per Landlord's ceil- ing plan along with lay-in fluorescent fixtures. D AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING: The H.V.A.C. system, including duct work and diffusers in the Landlord's standard layout, will be provided. Equip- ment sizes will be as per Landlord's H.V.A.C. plans. D TELEPHONE: Empty conduits to Landlord's desig- nated point in the rental space from Landlord's equip- ment room will be installed by Landlord. D SIGNAGE: Tenant shall conform to the signage criteria guidelines as set forth by the Owner and local sign ordinance. NML 78889-P A West Pal m 4 - Hypoluxo Rd, Cl> "'" '0. E j .... aI '0 't: o u: Ai ... .... :>. ~ ~ 4i > <( II) II) Q) c, It) 5 ~ Boynton Mall 0 V . . eOforola Ocean ~ - Boynton Beach Blvd, Gateway Centre * Woolbright Rd, Ft. 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Alfred Marulli General Partner AM/wm Enclosures THE david ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS N.W. 1st Ave. ~.,r.,:-. ~ J' I I ,h~ r ";;;': __~ C~ C~ ~ L--J co - ifM1 tH}ttttttt1} H HH~ "..".. ...... ~ I 'C I I"'~I .- ... 104 105 106 107108 109 ! 103 ~ Z / 102 DRIVE.IN BANK :]- L__ \ ~ I, 336' I I !t:1 , , , 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 I RETAil SHOPS I 20' -+ BOYNTON BEACH BLVD. rr~ ~ MOAT" Turnkey lease convenience. . . just paint and carpet! We provide. . . o WALL: WaIls separating one tenant from another tenant are to be fire rated gypsum board taped and sanded, ready for painting. o FLOORS: Floors will be concrete, steel trowelled, finished with no floor covering or baseboard. o EGRESS DOOR: Rear egress will be provided by a hollow metal door at rear wall of the premises, if required by Building Code. D ELECTRICAL SERVICE: The electrical supply for each rental space will include a 125 amp panel. The service will be 120/208 single-phase 125 amp at the tenant's panel, which will be located at Landlord's designated point on the rear wall rental space. Increase in service is to be paid by lessee. Convenience recep. tacles will be installed according to code. D RESTROOMS: There will be one complete restroom according to code. D CEILINGS: Ceilings are to be 2' x 4' lay-in suspended acoustic tile in metal grid-system per Landlord's ceil- ing plan along with lay-in fluorescent fixtures. o AIRCONDITIONING&HEATING:TheH.V.A.C. system, including duct work and diffusers in the Landlord's standard layout, will be provided. Equip- ment sizes will be as per Landlord's H.V.A.C. plans. o TELEPHONE: Empty conduits to Landlord's desig- nated point in the rental space from Landlord's equip- ment room wiD be installed by Landlord. D SIGNAGE: Tenant shall confonn to the sign age criteria guidelines as set forth by the Owner and local sign ordinance. 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" f;~tf~~:" . %'-:~..,.~.;.......~ .",~ ..-".~, < , -I -,,- 11., .. ..~ CHECKERS DRIVE'IN RESTAURANTS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Corporate OffICe: P.O. Box 1079 Clearwater, Florida 34617.1079 P.O. Box 2907 Mobile, Alabama 36652 Regional Office: This brochure is not an offer to sell franchises. Offers made by prospectus on~ ~..~.~Y......~ ... .. . ....... - .. -- --) -~--,~-----------