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1 RESOLUTION NO. R07-03o
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
4 BOYNTON BEACH, SUPPORTING THE BOYNTON BEACH
5 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S APPLICATION
6 FOR A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
7 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNDER THE "WATERFRONTS
8 FLORIDA" PROGRAM, FOR THE BOYNTON BEACH MARINA
9 TO BE DESIGNATED AS A "WATERFRONTS FLORIDA"
10 COMMUNITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13 WHEREAS, The City of Boynton Beach understands the critical importance of the
14 economic well-being of the community and the quality of life of its residents, and has a
15 longstanding commitment to revitalization of the Downtown area; and
16 WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) intends to
17 apply for a grant from the Florida Department of Community Affairs, under the "Waterfronts
18 Florida" Program, to help address economic, access, cultural and disaster mitigation issues the
19 Downtown area; and
20 WHEREAS, the program can provide funding and technical assistance to plan
21 improvements to the marina area which will serve as a catalyst to downtown redevelopment; and
22 WHEREAS, the application by the CRA requires a resolution in support from the City of
23 Boynton Beach City Commission.
24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
25 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1:
The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and hereby
27 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission.
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The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach hereby expresses its
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WATERFRONTS FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Public Elected Official Certification
I hereby certify that the City of Boynton Beach endorses the submission of this application and
agrees to participate in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. We understand the
requirements of the program, including the need to provide a program manager and sufficient
travel/expense money to actively participate in programmatic meetings and events. We hereby
commit to monitoring the outcome of the partnership and reporting progress.
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STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNlY OF
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this
day of
2007
by
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or Produced
Identification
Produced
Type of Identification
Notary Signature
Print, Type or Stamp Name of Notary
Commission No.
2007-2009 Application
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Janet Prainto, City Clerk
FROM:
Vivian Brooks, CRA Planning Director
DATE:
March 7, 2007
RE:
Waterfronts Florida Grant Application
Hello Janet, attached please find the portion of the application that needs to be
signed and notarized by the City. Resolution No. R07-030 was approved at the
March 5th Commission meeting. I must have the executed document back no later
than March 16th. Please call me at 737-3256 when it is ready to be picked up.
Thanks
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MEMO
DATE:
March 20, 2007
TO:
Catherine Cherry-Guberman
FROM:
Vivian Brooks, CRA
RE:
Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program Application
Dear Catherine, attached please find a copy ofthe completed program application that
was submitted to the State. Please call me if you have any questions.
VVATERFRONTSFLORIDA
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
BOYNTON BEACH
2007-2009 Application
The Waterfronts Florida PartnershiP Program is a program of the Department of Community Affairs and is funded in part by
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of
the State of Florida, NOAA, or any of its subagencies.
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CONTENTS
Application Requirements.......;................................................................................................. 3
Eligibility Requirements............................................................................................................ 4
Applicant Information...................................................................................................:........... 5
Public Official Certification........................... ........................ ................. ......................... ........ 7
Eligibility Questions.... ............. ............................. .......................... ........................... ............... 8
Project Overview and Evaluation................................................................. .......................... 13
I. Description of the Waterfront Area .................................................................................. 13
II. Past, Present, and Future of the Waterfront............. ................ ............... .................... ..... 16
III. Community Commitment................................................................................................... 17
IV Investment in the Waterfront Area.................................................................................... 21
V Governmental Support...................................................................................................... 23
VI. The Partnership.................... ................................. ...................... ........... .......................... 25
Appendices.. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. 28
Appendix A: Map of Waterfront Area........................................ ............. ............................... 28
Appendix B: Organizational Chart........................................................................................ 28
Appendix C: General Letters of Support............................................................................... 28
Appendix D: Local Government Resolution of Support ........................................................28
Appendix E: Slides................................................................................................................. 28
Appendix F: Guide for Evaluation Criteria........................................................................... 29
Appendix G: 2007-2009 Application Acknowledgement Form ............................................. 32
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Application Requirements
Applications must be received at the office of the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program no
later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Submit applications to:
Department of Community Affairs
Division of Community Planning
Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program
Attention: Jennifer Z. Carver, AICP
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 365C
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
Call Jennifer Z. Carver at (850) 922-1772 or jennifer.carver(ti)dca.state.t1.us with any questions.
Additional copies of this application may be downloaded from
www.dca.state.t1.us/fdcp/ dcp/waterfronts.
Check each item below to indicate that it is included in your application package. Return this
list with the rest of the application package. Submit one (1) original and nine (9) copies of
the application package. In addition, submit ten (10) sets of PowerPoint slides on CD with
accompanying description (see Appendix E). Complete application packages must include:
1. The completed application form;
2. A map clearly indicating the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership area (See
Appendix A for details);
3. An organizational chart showing the relationship between the program manager, the
applicant (county or municipal government or nonprofit organization working with this
government), the program manager's supervisor, the advisory group and any other
pertinent parties (Appendix B);
4. Letters of support from merchants, organizations, citizens, and other parties (Appendix
C);
5. A City Council or Board of County Commissioners resolution expressing support for
participation in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program (Appendix D). If the
applicant is a nonprofit organization, the local government resolution must express
specific support for working with the applicant on the local Waterfronts Florida
Partnership;
6. A Power Point presentation of 15-30 slides that show different physical conditions
around the waterfront (Appendix E). The slides should be labeled with an additional
map indicating where each slide was taken and where the image is in the proposed
Waterfronts Florida Partnership area. A brief description of each slide should be
included. Please include a CD of your presentation with each copy of the application.
7. Completed Application Acknowledgement Form (a copy will be returned to Applicant
upon receipt of the application) (Appendix G).
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PLEASE REVIEW THIS CHECKLIST CAREFULLY & INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS.
Eligibility Requirements
The following are criteria that the applicant must meet to be eligible for this designation:
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The applicant must be 1) a municipal or county government or 2) a local nonprofit
organization or other similar organization participating with the county or municipal
government (nonprofit organizations must demonstrate a good working relationship with
local government staff and officials); .
The community must be a coastal community required to prepare a coastal element for the
local government comprehensive plan;
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The local government comprehensive plan must be in compliance as defined in Chapter 163,
Part II, Florida Statutes;
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The community must be able to provide a program manager for at least two years and have
secured this person immediately upon designation. The community must also be able to
fund travel expenses for the program manager to attend training and other meetings
associated with the program. If a community cannot provide afull-time manager, there
needs to be sufficient justification that the program will still be a success with a part-time
manager. Communities are strongly urged to utilize full-time managers and
retain them for longer than the two-year program period.
The applicant must commit to creating a Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee by the
time of designation with at least one member representing the county or municipal
government; and
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The designated waterfront area cannot include a major, deep-water port; Le., it cannot
generate more than $5 million annually in operating revenues.
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The designated waterfront area should be contiguous, a manageable size, and have a
common identity, focusing on its waterfront proximity.
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Appncantlqfonnation
City jTown: Boynton Beach Community County: Palm Beach
Redevelopment Agency
Mailing Address:
915 S. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Contact Phone Number: 561-737-3256
Contact Fax Number: 561-737-3258
Contact Email Address: brooksvi@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us
Please identify the person responsible for completing this application.
Name: Vivian L. Brooks
Title: CRA Planning Director
Organizational Affiliation: Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
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If the applicant is not a county or municipal government, please provide the
following:
· a mission statement of the applicant organization;
· a description of the organization's status [incorporated, 501(C)(3), etc.];
· date organization was established;
· proof of partnership with the local government, including the following:
o a description of how the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership's activities
will be coordinated with local government processes;
o a description of the offices in local government that are involved with the
Partnership;
o a resolution from the local government specifying support for working with the
nonprofit organization on the local Waterfronts Florida Partnership (Appendix
D);
· a statement explaining why the applicant is interested in leading this revitalization
effort;
· details on activities and projects that the organization has accomplished in the last three
years;
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· a description of grants and financial management experien~e, including audited financial
statements, if available.
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Public Elected Official Certification
I hereby certify that the City of Boynton Beach endorses the submission of this application and
agrees to participate in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. We understand the
requirements of the program, including the need to provide a program manager and sufficient
travel/expense money to actively participate in programmatic meetings and events. We hereby
commit to monitoring the outcome of the partnership and reporting progress.
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Eligibility Questions
1. Attach a map outlining the area proposed for the Waterfronts Florida Partnership
Program. Make sure that the boundaries of the target area are clearly marked and
labeled. Attach this as Appendix A. Explain why this area was chosen.
The Two Georges Marina was selected due to its historic nature. The site is home to
many long time marine-based businesses. The Sea Mist drift fishing boat has been in
constant operation at this location for 40 years. Other businesses include dive boats,
dive shop, charter fishing boats, jet ski rental, etc.
The marina became popular in the 1930'S due to its close proximity to an ocean inlet and
the Gulfstream. The Gulfstream runs the closest to Florida's shores at Boynton Beach
making for a lively sport fishing environment.
2. In which local government (county or municipal) jurisdiction is the specified waterfront
area located? Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County
3. Comprehensive planning
a. Is a coastal element included in the local comprehensive plan? If yes, cite the
section. Yes, Section 7-1.
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b. Is the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership area within the coastal planning
area identified in the coastal element? Yes.
c. Is the local comprehensive plan "in compliance" as defined in Chapter 163, Part
II, Florida Statutes? Please list date oflast comprehensive plan amendments and
date oflast Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The Comprehensive Plan was last
amended in December 2006 along with the EAR report. The Plan was found to
be sufficient by the State in February 2007.
4. Does the specified waterfront area also contain a deep-water port? If yes, include the
port's approved budget for the current and past year and most recent audited financial
statement. (To be eligible, revenues cannot exceed $5 million.) No.
5. The applicant must be prepared to have a Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee
(an established organization or core group of individuals committed to coordinating the
Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program) in place upon being designated as a
Waterfronts Florida Partnership Community. This entity must have the ability to
oversee development of a community vision and revitalization plan for the waterfront
and to oversee the implementation of said plan. Additionally, at least one member
should represent the county or municipal government with jurisdiction. The other
members should represent the various interests in the target waterfront area including
business, industry, and citizen interests. Once designated, the Department will provide
assistance to the Applicant in development of a public outreach plan to ensure broad
participation in all facets of the Waterfronts Florida process.
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a. If such a group exists, and will serve as the Waterfronts Florida Partnership
Committee, identify and describe its operation, composition, when and by whom it was
appointed, and significant accomplishments.
b. If such a group does not exist, identify when it will be established, what form it
will take, what authority it will have, and who will serve on it. Identify how this
committee will be linked to the local government.
If the Boynton Beach Marina is designated a Waterfronts Florida Partnership, an
advisory committee will be formed within three months of designation and will consist of
the following persons:
· One representative of the City of Boynton Beach
· One representative of the Chamber of Commerce
· One representative of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
· Two representatives from the local marine business
· Two representatives from the surrounding neighborhoods
The committee will serve as an advisory board to the Community Redevelopment Agency
on all matters relating to the redevelopment of the marina including uses, design and
operations.
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· The Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program requires that each waterfront area
have a program manager by the time of designation to coordinate and administer
activities. Provide the following information to confirm that a program manager
will be provided. If a community cannot provide a full-time manager, please
state why this is so and why you believe a part-time manager would be suitable
for this endeavor. Attach a job description and organizational chart in Appendix
B.
Program Manager's Vivian L. Brooks
Name
Proposed Starting Date Immediately upon designation
Supervising Agency Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Direct Supervisor (provide information below)
Name Lisa Bright
Title Executive Director
Telephone Number 561-737-3256
Facsimile Number 561-737-3258
Email Address brightl@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us
Source of Funding for Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Program Manager's General Revenue
Salary
8. If the proposed program manager is an existing employee, what other responsibilities
will he/she have? Planning Director for the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency
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9. Where will the program manager have access to office support such as photocopying,
telephone, fax, word processing, etc.? At the offices of the Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency
10. The program manager will be required to attend at least two (2) training workshops per
year and four (4) quarterly program managers' meetings per year over the course of the
two-year program. Is there currently money available in the budget to cover these costs
associated with travel? Identify the departmental budget from which the funds will be
taken. Will these funds be available upon designation? If not, what actions will be taken
to ensure the program manager is able to attend these meetings? Funds are currently
available within the CRA Planning Department for travel relating to the marina.
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Project Overview and Evaluation
I. Description of the Waterfront Area
1. Attach a CD with a PowerPoint presentation with 15-30 slides detailing the
conditions within the area specified as the waterfront area. These slides should
demonstrate the overall quality of the built and natural environment, the interface
between land and water, and the existing uses of the waterfront. Include a brief
description of each slide and locate each slide on an area map. Further guidelines for
slides are found in Appendix E. Attach a printout of the slides and all other
requested materials in Appendix E.
2. What is the composition ofland uses in the designated waterfront area? Please give
this information in terms of approximate percentages. Please also provide the size of
the waterfront area in acres.
Size of designated waterfront area 13.86 acres
Commercial
12%
Industrial 0%
Private residential
0%
Public-owned 98%
Vacant buildings or lots 5%
Other (please specify) Mangrove
Preserve/Environmental Preserve 83%
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3. The Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program has four major areas of focus:
environmental and cultural resource protection; hazard mitigation; public access; and
enhancement of the viable traditional economy. Using these four categories, please
specifically describe the individual problems and issues that are present in the target
waterfront area. Your description should show an understanding of the issue and
identify what you are trying to accomplish in each of these focus areas.
X Environmental and Cultural Resource Protection
The marina is adjacent to an eleven acre mature mangrove area. Currently the
marina does not have a sewage pump-out station. It is one of the goals of the
Community Redevelopment Agency as the owner of the Marina, to install a
pump-out station. This will provide a convenient location for boaters to
discharge their sewage and will prevent dumping into the ocean or Intracoastal
potentially harming the mangrove and marine environment.
Culturally, the marina has served as a focal point for Boynton Beach for over
seventy years. The sport fishing industry helped to put Boynton Beach on the
map. However, the sport fishing industry is in danger of disappearing from
Boynton Beach due to development pressure and rising dockage fees.
The CRA recently purchased the majority of the marina (2.0 acres) and is
negotiating to purchase the final piece (8,614 sq. ft.). It is the goal of the CRA to
maintain the marine related businesses in the marina by keeping dockage rates
below market rate and providing amenities to the businesses and their patrons.
The goal is to encourage visitors and residents to visit the marina to witness a
piece of Boynton Beach heritage. The CRA and the Arts Commission are
exploring art work to install at the marina that celebrates the City's relationship
with the marine environment.
Hazard Mitigation
X Public Access
One of the major goals of preserving the marina is to make it a focal point of the
downtown redevelopment by making improvements that encourage people to
visit and patronize the marine based businesses. In 2006 the CRA completed the
Boynton Beach Promenade a linear park that leads to the Intracoastal and the
Marina. Future plans for the Marina area call for enhanced pedestrian
walkways, lighting, signage, public art, etc.
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X Enhancement of the Viable Traditional Economy
The marina is home to numerous long term marine businesses. The marina
building houses a dive shop that has been in operation for fourteen years. The
docks contain 24 slips with the majority being used by commercial fishing or
marine related businesses.
These types of businesses are in danger of being lost to the local economies of
Florida as residential development eats up commercial marine space. We believe
that by maintaining these traditional businesses, we will be creating an asset that
will draw visitors to our downtown and continue to provide a living for local
families.
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II. Past, Present, and Future of the Waterfront
1. Give a brief description of the waterfront area, providing details on the historical
water-dependent economic uses of the waterfront. Include a discussion of how this
has evolved, what has changed and what issues and problems you are trying to
resolve with respect to the waterfront area.
The location of the Marina has been the center of fishing in Boynton Beach for over
seventy-five years. In 1953 the area was officially turned into a marina by Kenneth
Lyman calling it Lyman's Sport Fishing Docks. The docks have almost continuously
contained a mix of private vessels and commercial vessels until 2003 when The
Related Group purchased much of the site to construct a mixed-use project called
Marina Village.
The docks on the north side of the Marina were also purchased by The Related Group
and turned into condominium dockage. The remaining docks remained in the hands
of the Skaggs family until the CRA purchased them in 2006. The purpose of the CRA
buying the Marina is to preserve the traditional businesses.
2. Describe any major changes in the physical condition of the waterfront area in the
. past five years (For example, destruction by hurricane, decline in maintenance, new
construction, major building rehabilitation, etc.).
The major change to the Marina area in the last five years was the construction
of Marina Village a mixed-use development that also encompassed the purchase
of the northern docks for condominium dock space.
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III. Community Commitment
1. Does the local comprehensive plan delineate the waterfront area for special
consideration or planning activities? If so, please describe and attach the
appropriate sections of the plan. Yes, the City of Boynton Beach's
Comprehensive Plan encourages the preservation of coastal and wetland areas in
Goal 7, Objective 7.8. The City encourages increasing public interaction with the
waterfront through the development of the marina in Policy 7.9.5 In Policy 7.11.1 the
City commits to using the Community Redevelopment Plan and recommendations
form the Vision 20/20 Planning Study which call for the preservation and
enhancement of the marina and surrounding areas.
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2. Has the area received other designations, such as historic district, community
reinvestment area, enterprise zone, etc.? Briefly describe current plans for public
and private investment or business assistance in the waterfront area. The Marina
area is located within the Community Redevelopment Area. It is also located in the
Palm Beach County Development Regions area making businesses located in the
Marina eligible for grants. The CRA is planning on adding public restrooms and
showers at the existing dive shop building. Future improvements include
constructing a building to house the dock master/fuel office, additional public
restrooms, pedestrian walkways, decorative lighting and signage, landscaping and
public art. Recently, the CRA purchased 140 parking spaces in the new Marina
Village project to accommodate public parking for the Marina. All of the public
improvements are designed to attract visitors to the area and encourage the
economic success of the existing businesses.
3. In addition to the waterfront organization, list private sector groups, such as the
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Chamber of Commerce, Merchants' Association, neighborhood groups, historical
societies, etc., that support waterfront revitalization and describe how they are
involved with the waterfront. Attach letters of interest or commitment from these
and other groups to this application in Appendix C.
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4. Are there any formalized groups, such as a Community Development Department,
Community Redevelopment Agency, Downtown Development Agency or other well-
organized nongovernmental organizations, that are involved in the waterfront area?
If so, please describe their work for the past three years. How successful have the
groups been in addressing and reaching their goals and objectives? How will they be
involved in future waterfront work? The Marina is located in the Community
Redevelopment Area. The CRA has worked for the past four years to purchase
property and improve the marina and surrounding areas in order to create an
attraction for the downtown. The CRA has accomplished the design and con.struction
of the Boynton Beach Blvd. Promenade which is a linear park leading to the
Intracoastal Waterway and connecting to the Marina area. The CRA has also
purchased large portions of the Marina to preserve the dockage for the traditional
marine businesses located there. To accommodate the public, the CRA has
purchased 140 parking spaces in the adjacent development.
5. Have there been significant contributions, either financial or in-kind, from local
residents, businesses, or other interest groups for the redevelopment of the
waterfront area? Estimate total and average financial contribution and describe the
types of in-kind contributions received. Also, are there any pledges or financial
commitments for future work? No.
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IV. Investment in the Waterfront Area
1. Describe any major public investments in the waterfront district over the past five
years. Include the approximate cost of each and its source of funding. Examples of
public investment include, but are not limited to: public building renovation,
infrastructure improvements, and park development. Sources of funding may
include grants, bonds, and general revenue.
Boynton Beach Blvd. Extension $ 8,000,000 CRA Bond
Boynton Beach Promenade $ 5,000,000 CRA Bond
Renovation of Dive Shop CRA General
Building $ 20,000 Revenue
140 Public Parking Spaces $ 3,500,000 CRA Bond
$ 16,520,000
2. Describe any major private investments in your waterfront area in the past five
years. Estimate the value of each investment. The Related Group developed the Marina
Village mixed-use project within the Marina District. The project was completed
December 2C{o6. The estimated value of the project is $125M.
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3. Has the local government been supportive of the investments made by the private
sector listed in the above question? For example, has the public sector made in-kind or
matching contributions? Have processes been expedited for certain projects? Describe
how or why not. Yes, the City of Boynton Beach permitted additional density for the
Marina Village project.
4. Have there been attempts in the past five years to revitalize the waterfront
area? Who initiated them? What was the nature of the effort? What was the
outcome (have plans and projects been implemented)? Why do you think this
outcome occurred? Using the Marina area as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the
downtown area was introduced in the VISions 20/20 Plan adopted in 1998 (see
attached). Many of the recommendations within the plan have been implemented;
the Boynton Beach Boulevard extension, the Boynton Beach Promenade, Pete's Pond
water retention area, the purchase and preservation of the mangrove area and
development of a mixed-use private project. In 2005, Palm Beach County issued a
bond with the purpose of preserving the working marinas in the County. Palm Beach
County assisted the CRA with the purchase of the Marina with a grant of $2M.
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v. Governmental Support
1. Has the local government initiated any revitalization efforts specifically for the
waterfront area in the past five years? Provide detail regarding the type and success
of these efforts. The CRA and City adopted the Federal Highway Corridor
Community Redevelopment Plan which recommended greater density in the Marina
area to help revitalize the area. The Plan calls for Mixed-Use High land use category
with a density of 80 du/ac. To date, three projects have been approved in or adjacent
to the Marina area with one, Marina Village being completed and one under.
construction.
2. Have the local government and private sector collaborated on any waterfront projects
in the past five years? If so, please describe these efforts. Marina Village, a mixed-
use project is collaboration between the City, CRA and the Related Group. This
project led to a tri-party agreement between the City, a private land owner in the
Marina and The Related Group. The Agreement was drafted to have all parties
participate in ameliorating the numerous problems of the Marina area, including
parking, access, etc. The end result of the collaboration was a better traffic pattern,
for the Marina, additional public parking and a more attractive area.
2007-2009 Application
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WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM
3. How will the work done under the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program be
integrated back into the local comprehensive plan and the implementation activities
of the local government and its planning department? Please be specific. Section 7.6
of the Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan will be amended to reflect the designation
and the desire of the City to maintain and improve the Marina area for the benefit of
the public and local businesses.
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WATERFRONTS FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
VI. The Partnership
1. Explain as specifically as possible how the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program
can be of value to your community. What exactly does the community hope to
accomplish through this program? The City and CRA hope to gain technical
knowledge that will enable staff to manage and promote the Marina as a destination
for visitors. We hope the Marina will be a catalyst in the redevelopment of the
downtown area.
2. Describe the top three technical assistance needs of your community with respect to
waterfront revitalization. Familiarization with the marine industry's issues and
needs, direction on how a waterfront area can act as a catalyst for redevelopment and
familiarization with the environmental challenges of a waterfront area.
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3. Briefly describe a proposed two-year work program for your community's
participation in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. Your work program
should be based on the required tasks identified in the Program Materials and should
indicate how meaningful public involvement will be incorporated into your
community's Waterfronts Florida Partnership.
Action
Designation Ceremony
Appoint Program Manager
Formation of Marina Advisory Committee
Review of Existing Conditions
Development of Community Vision
Development of Implementation
Strategies
Creation of database to Track Success of
Revitalization Efforts (commercial
operator income, restaurant income, etc.
Develop Work Program
Timing
Upon Designation
Upon Designation
Within Three Months of
Designation
At Second Regularly
Scheduled Meeting
Within Three Months of
Committee Formation
Within Six Months of
Committee Formation
Within Nine Months of
Committee Formation
Within Nine Months of
Committee Formation
4. A fundamental goal of the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program is to create a
network and a set of models for other communities to examine and to learn from
regarding the environment, economic revitalization, and organizational building
within the waterfront context. Describe why your community would be a good model
for others and why your community should be selected to participate. The Boynton
Beach Marina Area enjoys the support of the community, the City, CRA and the
Chamber of Commerce as reflected in the adopted Visions 20/20 Plan. Many of the
recommendations within the Plan have been implemented including the Promenade,
the Boynton Beach Blvd. extension, etc. The CRA has funding to redesign the Marina
area to encourage visitors. There exists a core group of dedicated persons who wish
to see the Marina become the star in the development of the downtown and who will
steward the process.
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5. What have we not asked that you want to tell us? The eRA Events staff has been
working on developing a waterfront event to being in the summer of 07 to promote
the future development of the Marina. At that event there will be a contest to rename
the Marina from Two Georges to something that will more reflect its importance in
the redevelopment of the area.
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APPENDIX A
MAP OF THE AREA TO BE DESIGNATED
WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM
Appendices
Appendix A: Map of Waterfront Area
a. The area should be contiguous, cohesive and well-defined.
b. The area should be of a manageable size.
c. The area should have a common identity, focusing on its waterfront proximity.
d. The map must include the area where the water and the land meet.
Appendix B: Organizational Chart of the Participants Involved in the
Revitalization Effort
Appendix C: General Letters of Support from Businesses, Organizations,
Citizens, and Other Parties
Appendix D: City Council/County Commission Resolution Expressing Support
and Commitmentfor Participation in the Waterfronts Florida Partnership
Program
Appendix E: Slides
a. Include 15-30 PowerPoint slides of the waterfront area.
b. Number each slide and indicate on an accompanying map (can be a copy of that
provided in Appendix A) where each slide was taken and where the vantage point is.
Also, on another sheet of paper, or the digital image, describe each slide, what the
image is, and its significance.
c. Submit the slideshow on a CD (one CD for each copy of the application).
d. Include examples of the following:
· The interface between the water and the built environment
· Any public improvements in the waterfront area
· Any historically significant buildings
· Land uses around the waterfront
· Any areas or buildings that are in need of revitalization
Appendix F: Guidefor Evaluation Criteria
Appendix G: Application Acknowledgement Form
2007-2009 Application
Page 28 of 32
Boynton Beach Marina
Area Proposed for Designation
APPENDIX B
ORGANIZA TIONAL CHART
Events Subcommittee
MARINA ADVISORTY COMMITIEE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Design Subcommittee
Marine Industry Subcommittee
Committee Members
· City (1)
· Chamber (1)
· CRA (1)
. Marine Industry (2)
· Community (2)
Program Manager
APPENDIX C
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
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March 19. 2007
Ms. Vivian L. Brooks
eRA Planning Director
Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency
915 S. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Dear Ms. Brooks,
I would like to express my support for the City of Boynton Beach
eRA's application to the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program
for the marina area. The marina has always been at the heart of the
redevelopment of downtown Boynton Beach.
The eRA has taken great strides to redevelop the marina by
purchasing public parking spaces and dockage for the commercial
fisherman. With the State's technical assistance and grant we can
further improve the marina area to make it a unique destination for
our visitor's to Boynton Beach and South Florida.
ton Beach, FL 33435 I (0) 561-732-9501 / (F) 56 J -734-4304 I 1:1
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836 East Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561-732-9241
March 19, 2007
Ms. Vivian L. Brooks
CRA Planning Director
Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency
915 S. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Dear Ms. Brooks,
INCA is in support of the CRA's application to the Waterfronts Florida Partnership
Program for the marina area. The marina has always been the heart of the downtown
area and we look forward to its redesign and improvement.
Sincerely,
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President
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640 E. Ocean Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561 -737 -2600
March 17, 2007
Ms. Vivian L. Brooks
CRA Planning Director
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
915 S. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Dear Ms. Brooks,
I wish to convey my support for the CRA's application to the State of Florida's
Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program. As a merchant adjacent to the marina area,
anything that can be done to increase our visibility by increasing the numbers of visitors
to the area will be welcomed.
I wish you success with your application and look forward to an exciting future for
downtown Boynton Beach.
Sincerely, ( F>,
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Barbara Lentz
APPENDIX D
RESOLUTION
1 RESOLUTION NO. RO,7-(,S'(>
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
4 BOYNTON BEACH, SUPPORTING THE BOYNTON BEACH
5 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S APPLICATION
6 FOR A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
7 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNDER THE "WATERFRONTS
8 FLORIDA" PROGRAM, FOR THE BOYNTON BEACH MARINA
9 TO BE DESIGNATED AS A "WATERFRONTS FLORIDA"
10 COMMUNITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13 WHEREAS, The City of Boynton Beach understands the critical importance of the
14 economic well-being of the community and the quality of life of its residents, and has a
15 longstanding commitment to revitalization ofthe Downtown area; and
16 WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) intends to
17 apply for a grant from the Florida Department of Community Affairs, under the "Waterfronts
18 Florida" Program, to help address economic, access, cultural and disaster mitigation issues the
19 Downtown area; and
20 WHEREAS, the program can provide funding and technical assistance to plan
21 improvements to the marina area which will serve as a catalyst to downtown redevelopment; and
22 WHEREAS, the application by the CRA requires a resolution in support from the City of
23 Boynton Beach City Commission.
24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
25 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
26
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The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and hereby
27 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission.
28
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The City Commission ofthe City of Boynton Beach hereby expresses its
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GUIDE FOR EV ALUA TION CRITERIA
WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM
Appendix F:
Guidefor Evaluation Criteria
Waterfronts Florida Partnership Application - 2007-2009
All criteria are evaluated on a range from 0 (Not demonstrated) to 5 (Effectively
Demonstrated).
1. Characteristics of the Community
a. Appears to be strong leadership, commitment and supportfrom
elected officials. Elected officials demonstrate strong interest in project
through letters and activity in the specified area. Local government is willing to
pursue activities to revitalize waterfront.
b. Appears to be strong leadership, commitment and supportfrom
Community stakeholders. Citizen activity in regards to the waterfront is
strong. This could be demonstrated through letters of support, past projects on
the waterfront, or civic group participation. Further, private investment and
interest in the waterfront area are strong.
c. Community seeks to balance resource protection and economic
development. The local government is actively pursuing both economic
development and environmental protection or is cognizant of both types of
activity when developing plans of action for the community.
d. City/County and waterfront relations support each other. The
concept of waterfront revitalization is in sync with plans for the city/area. The
specified waterfront area could be an integral component of the larger
community/city. The city (or county) and waterfront businesses collaborated on
past projects for revitalization or have a good working relationship.
e. Local businesses and citizens are committed to revitalization.
Businesses are interested in revitalization as seen in letters of support; previous
experience of business community in redevelopment. Individual businesses have
renovated offices or shops.
f. The community is committed to long-term, incremental
revitalization efforts. Community is willing to hire a long-term program
manager.
g. Revitalization is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan.
Concepts regarding waterfront revitalization are supported by comprehensive
plan citations if the specified area is delineated as a special area in the
comprehensive plan.
h. Both rfhe private and governmental sectors are committed to
revitalization. Local government and businesses are willing to continue to
invest in waterfront area. There is a strong commitment to improving the area.
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Government and businesses are willing to contribute to the revitalization effort
through donations, staff, equipment, etc. Local government has initiated other
efforts to revitalize the area.
i. The Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program can be useful to this
community. Community's views of how this program will be beneficial are
similar to the goals of the program. The waterfront community is in need of
organizing and training regarding waterfront issues. The waterfront community
sees the strength of technical assistance for waterfront revitalization. The
community appears capable of creating and beginning implementation of a
revitalization plan for the area by the end of the two-year program cycle.
2. Readiness of the Applicant
a. The Applicant demonstrates the organizational andfinancial
readiness to manage the proposed Waterfronts Florida Partnership.
b. There is an understanding of and commitment to the Waterfronts
Florida approach. The Applicant demonstrates an understanding of and
commitment to the four priority concerns of Waterfronts Florida: protecting
environmental and cultural resources, providing public access, mitigating
hazards, and enhancing the viable traditional economy. The Applicant also
demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to conducting a meaningful
public involvement process as part of its Waterfronts Florida efforts.
c. Past efforts demonstrate a strong desire to plan and implement
community projects. There is evidence of an ability to plan and implement
community projects, whether in the waterfront target area or elsewhere.
d. There appears to be willingness to commit stajJ, space and other
support such as travel expenses. The local government, agencies, private
organizations, or local civic groups are willing to commit office space, equipment,
supplies, etc. and provide for travel of program manager to establishing this
program.
3. Characteristics of the Proposed Waterfronts Florida Area
a. Waterfront area is amenable to revitalization - public access
potential; maritime culture and history; history of water dependent
economy. There is documentation that a traditional working waterfront did or
still does exist in the specified area; there is a history of the community focusing
on the waterfront area; people have or could have access to the waterfront.
b. Waterfront area is ofmanageable size, can be delineated and is
fairly contiguous. Edges are clear and well-chosen and relate to the
surroundings; the specified area is well-defined and is not unwieldy; the specified
area is cohesive, has a common identity/focus, and could be said to have a "sense
of place."
4. Other Criteria
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a. The supporting documentation, including slides, maps, resolutions and letters of
support required in the Application.
b. All other factors being equal, the Review Committee shall give preference to
Applications from areas of the state not currently served by the Waterfronts
Florida Partnership Program in order to give all regions of the state an opportunity
to benefit from the program. The training and technical assistance provided to designated
communities through the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program often influence
neighboring communities, cultivating interest in waterfront revitalization and
preservation of public access. For this reason, uniform geographic distribution pfthe
limited resources available through the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program provides
. optimum benefit to the citizens of the state.
APPENDIX G
APPLICA TION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FORM
WATERFRONTS FLORIDA P ARlNERSHIP PROGRAM
Appendix G:
2007-2009 Application Acknowledgement Form
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APPENDIX H
EXERPT FROM THE BOYNTON BEACH 20/20
REDEVELOMENT PLAN
BOYNTON BEACH VISION 20/20
REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
(Final Report)
Prepared For:
The City of Boynton Beach
By:
Duncan Associates, Inc.
in association with:
Urban Design Studio, Inc.
David Plummer and Associates
LB Limited and Associates, Inc.
September 15, 1998
IV. Marina Area
The Marina Area is the key component of the Ocean District and has the potential for
redevelopment success like no other in south Palm Beach County. It has tremendous
comparative advantages in attracting a mix of entertainment, retail, office and
residential uses naturally drawn to its waterside location. However, redevelopment has
been hindered in the past by infrastructure deficiencies such as stormwater retention
and parking requirements. These problems are being effectively addressed bqth
currently by the City Commission, as well as, through this Redevelopment Master Plan.
The City has also moved to provide incentives for private interests to redevelop key
properties. The proposed conceptual long-range development plan for the Marina Area
is shown on the subsequent page as a component of the Ocean District.
The Boynton Marina should be visually extended to Federal Highway through the
unified treatment of architecture, streetscape, graphic icons, and the recurring theme of
water incorporated into the intersections at Federal Highway, the pedestrian sidewalks,
and plaza spaces. Public access to as much of the waterfront as possible should be
provided and protected.
The Marina Area is made up of the following areas:
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The Boynton Marina
Port Promenade
the heart of the marina.
a convertable street extending Boynton
Beach Boulevard to the Intracoastal
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mixed-use redevelopment with public
plazas and new stormwater lake.
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The Cove and Blue Lagoon
Development Intensity Projections
Based on socio-economic information presented earlier, analysis of current market
trends, and existing development conditions in the Marina Area and affected environs
east of the FEC railroad, development intensity projections were developed as a long-
term guide for specific land use and urban design planning of the area. A 20-year
projection period was used. These projections, separated into two (2) subareas, are
presented in the table below.
Boynton Beach Vision 20/20
Redevelopment Master Plan
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du's' room.
. dwelling units calculated at 1.200-1.500 sq. h. each.
Assuming infrastructure and parking problems are resolved and public sector access
and beautification improvements made, market analysis showed strong potential
demand for specialty retail, restaurant, entertainment (such as museum), and
hotel/conference center for this attractive waterside location.
Nautical Theme
In order to establish and promote a waterfront nautical theme for the Marina Area,
marina-related names should be considered throughout the area. Special public places
such as the proposed Boynton Beach Boulevard Promenade, for example, could be
named "Port Promenade." This should encourage private buildings and businesses to
add to the nautical theme of this special place. Buildings in the Marina Area could take
names such as "Compass Center" and hotels might be named "Captains Quarters."
Public improvements can also serve to extend and enhance the nautical theme. The
integration of water with art as a way of attracting the public the enjoy the city's marina
environment was discussed at several project workshops. To illustrate this concept,
the consulting team designed an "Interactive Water Sculpture," depicted in Figure 8,
which could be located in a prominent marina pedestrian plaza. It suggests a global
sphere with raised continents and water cascading down, dramatically illustrating the
predominance of the earth's oceans. Radiating lines extend from the sculpture showing
Boynton Beach's relationship to places around the world.
The compass rose, with its infinite number of variations, is recommended as the
graphic icon which can tie the Boynton Beach Marina area together. Some applications
of the compass rose image include:
Boynton Beach Vision 20/20
Redevelopment Master Plan
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The integration of water with art as a way of attracting the
public to enjoy the city's marina environment was discussed at
several workshops. The concept is illustrated above. It
suggests a global sphere with continents raised slightly above
the surface of the sphere. At the sphere's surface, water
cascades down dramatically illustrating the predominace
of the earth's oceans. Originating from the globe are radiating
lines inlaid into a public plaza showing Boynton Beach's
relationships to places around the world.
September; 1998
Boynton Beach Vision 20/20
Redevelopment Master Plan
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· pedestrian pavers
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· signnage
· architectural ornamentation
· etched glass
· building names and logos.
. Compass rose banner applications are presented in Figure 9.
Ocean A venue Bridge
The new bridge will set the stage for redevelopment in the Marina Area. The bridge's
neo-c1assical design will serve as an expression from which to draw architectural
inspiration. Four spire-like towers will provide a gateway entrance and link to the two
waterfront communities of Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge. Trellis work at the towers'
base offers an opportunity to integrate nautical art into the design. Immediate
surrounding areas will feature a park-like promenade to encourage pedestrian and
passive waterfront activity. Design elements created for the bridge will be reflected in
Boynton Beach's emerging downtown revitalization through paving patterns, colors, and
light fixtures.
The Ocean Avenue Bridge project has provided an opportunity to, in a manner of
speaking, bridge the communities of Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge. Through a
series of meetings with task force members and representatives from each city, the
Department of Transportation and its design team has succeeded in building an
aesthetic design consensus.
It is important to note that the height and grade configuration of the new bridge will
impact existing parking along East Ocean Avenue. A number of parking spaces along
the north side of Ocean near the bridge will be eliminated with the new bridge. Thus,
these "lost" will need to be replaced by additional spaces within the Marina Area.
Boynton Marina
The Boynton Marina should be visually extended to Federal Highway through the
unified treatment of architecture, streetscape, graphic icons, and the recurring theme of
Boynton Beach Vision 20/20
Redevelopment Master Plan
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water incorporated into the gateway intersections at Federal Highway. Pedestrian
sidewalks and plaza spaces should also reflect the Marina theme. Public access to as
much of the waterfront as possible should be provided and protected. An open
pedestrian mall, visually linking Ocean Avenue to the new lake north of Boynton Beach
Boulevard, should be created to emphasize the pedestrian nature of the Marina Area. A
full mix of uses should be present, with an emphasis on eating, entertainment and
specialty shopping on the ground floor. Figure 10 shows the primary redevelopment
features of the Boynton Marina plan.
New buildings along Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue
should be built to a prescribed building line along the street (:t12' setback) allowing for
wide pedestrian walks which could accommodate cafes and restaurants. This approach
also screens parking in the rear and allows for the future construction of a hidden,
unobtrusive parking structure.
Characteristics of this prime redevelopment area should include:
· "Coastal Florida" style architectural (see architectural guidelines).
· Building locations that establish continuity of pedestrian walkways along
Federal Highway. Boynton Beach Boulevard extending to the Intracoastal
Waterway and Ocean Avenue.
· Buildings should be predominantly in the two to three story range. Limited
landmark structures should be considered (6 - 8 stories maximum
preferred). Buildings taller than eight stories should be discouraged.
The site of the former boat storage facility should be considered a prime mixed use
development site. While the first one or two floors should be supportive of public
waterfront activity (shops, restaurants, galleries, etc.), the upper floors would be very
desirable for offices or apartments. Public access around the waterfront, however,
should be provided and protected. Plazas and public amenities should be provided for
wherever possible.
The eastern facade and ground floor of the First Financial Center should be
reconsidered for pedestrian-serving shops and cafes. The building design provides an
existing "arcade" on its eastern side, which, through festive architectural detailing, could
be transformed in a sheltered, pedestrian plaza with direct access to and views of the
Boynton Marina. Interim surface parking can be designed to accommodate immediate
and short range (1-5 year) parking demands, but a parking structure should be planned
for and integrated into the Marina Area.
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Characteristics of this prime redevelopment area should incJude:
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· Parking that is screened from view and ultimately structured to allow for
the addition of new businesses.
· Shops, restaurants, galleries and other Marina Area attractions.
· Ground floor shops, restaurants and other pedestrian-friendly businesses
in order to maintain a continuous walking experience.
· Protected view corridors (as shown on the Illustrative Master Plan) to
include:
1) Boynton Beach Boulevard to Intracoastal Waterway
2) new "Cove" lake to Ocean Avenue
3) south end of First Financial Center to Intracoastal Waterway
· Residential component
Excellent vehicular access to new retail, residential, office and entertainment uses
should be emphasized in the early years of redevelopment. Of particular importance is
the provision of a public road and/or boulevard between Ocean Avenue and the new
Boynton Beach Boulevard Promenade in the area of NE 6th Street. This can be
accomplished by the extension and widening of the current NE 6th Avenue right-of-way
north of Ocean Avenue up to East Boynton Beach Boulevard through either public
purchase or private donation.
The construction of the Blue Lagoon stormwater lake will remove one of the most
critical roadblocks to Boynton Marina redevelopment, that is, adequate drainage
consistent with current federal, state and regional regulations. Another importance
hindrance to redevelopment has been parking. As with stormwater drainage, private
property owners simply cannot provide necessary parking spaces on individual parcels,
to meet governmental and lending institution requirements, and still have viable land
remaining to develop appropriate uses. One current restaurant owner has purchased
remote parcels for parking but these have drawbacks also when trying to attract
customers. Thus, the City should acquire donations, easements and/or fee simple title
to centrally-located parcels to construct attractive, well-maintained surface parking
spaces as a short-term strategy. One or more of these sites could become parking
structures in the longer-term redevelopment plan. Parking alternatives are addressed
in greater detail later in this section.
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Proposed Development
Because access to the Marina Area is vital to its success in the early years of
redevelopment, Boynton Beach Boulevard, east of Federal Highway, should be
designed as a visually-impressive street promenade "convertible" to pedestrian use for
'special events. For this reason, the "Port Promenade" is proposed for this segment of
East Boynton Beach Boulevard. A graphic rendering of this signature amenity is
presented in Figure 11. A change in roadway character should be evident and dramatic
as one approaches the Marina Area from 1-95 and Seacrest Boulevard. An interesting,
"pineapple-shaped" fountain would be located in the middle of the promenade several
hundred feet east of Federal Highway. Rotary-type intersections would be used at
several points along the promenade. The vehicular/pedestrian mall or promenade
should be emphasized by wide walkways, tropical plantings, specialty pavers, and
significant artistic elements and features. The promenade should be terminated by a
public pavilion at the Intracoastal Waterway.
Characteristics of this convertible pedestrian promenade and should include:
· District gateway monumentation at Federal Highway.
· Water features/fountain at the Federal Highway gateway.
· Public facilities on both sides of promenade entry to serve as an activity
generator/catalyst for attracting businesses and pedestrian activity.
· Increased building separation along the promenade at Federal Highway to
emphasize visibility, create pedestrian plaza space, and allow for feature
landscape and architectural treatments.
· A compass rose rotary at the terminus of the promenade and at the new
lake to the north to create a landmark.
· Special pedestrian overlooks with benches at the new lake, existing
marina inlet, and the Intracoastal Waterway.
· Buildings with sidewalk cafes and second floor terraces to add life and
activity to this pedestrian street.
· A unified grade elevation (no sidewalks) for pedestrians and automobiles
to allow for temporary or complete pedestrianization of the promenade.
· Removable bollards can be used to convert sections of the promenade to
"pedestrian only" for special events.
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An interactive, specialty fountain as shown below will
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The estimated construction cost of the Port Promenade is $3.6 million assuming it is
constructed as a convertible roadway/pedestrian corridor with parking for the full length
from Federal Highway to the Intracoastal, as shown on the Ocean District
Redevelopment Plan graphic herein. An additional 30' wide strip of land on the north
side of the existing East Boynton Beach Boulevard right-of-way, extending from the
approximate middle of the promenade east to the Intracoastal Waterway must be
obtained to complete the necessary cross-section. City staff has indicated that there is
a reasonable likelihood this additional right-of-way can be obtained through dcrnation.
In order to address the most critical needs of the marina area and use initial 20/20
capital funds as efficiently as possible, it may be prudent to divide this key project into
two (2) phases. Phase 1, which should be programmed for construction in 1998-99,
would consist of the construction of the promenade from Federal Highway east to the
intersection with (planned) NE 6th Street. The estimated cost for this Phase 1
component is $1.15 million, including the cost to complete NE 6th Street up to the
promenade. It would provide an immediate "visual statement" at Federal Highway and,
in combination with the construction of NE 6th Street, open-up the marina area from the
north, giving badly-needed access to existing and prospective retail and entertainment
uses. This northern marina access strategy is especially important due to the imminent
construction of the Ocean Avenue Bridge which will greatly hinder marina access from
Ocean Avenue over the next 2-3 years.
Phase II would consist of the approximate eastern half of the promenade from NE 6th
Street to the Intracoastal Waterway. This component is projected to cost
approximately $2.45 million and could be planned in a mid-term timeframe such as the
2003-2005 period, after redevelopment is well-underway.
Funding Sources
Funding will be provided primarily by a combination of City general revenues, CRA
monies, user fees and transportation grants.
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Blue Lagoon Storm water Facility
Proposed Development
The Blue Lagoon facility is shown in Figure 12 as part of the larger redevelopment plan
for this portion of the Marina Area. The City is planning a regional stormwater retention
facility in this portion of the Marina Area. Coined "Blue Lagoon," this important piece of
infrastructure will address a critical historical hindrance to development in the Marina
Area. The necessary land for the facility is now being acquired by the City ana the
construction plans are currently in the permitting process. Blue Lagoon is expected to
be completed in 1999.
The City has also proposed a park-like walkway system around the lake, as well as,
criss-crossing boardwalks over Blue Lagoon. One feature of the in-lake boardwalk
system is a central platform with limited seating where people can linger and enjoy the
passive water environment.
Estimated Costs
The cost estimate for the Blue Lagoon facility itself and associated drainage
improvements is $3.5 million. The projected cost for the in-lake boardwalks and
peripheral walkway system is not yet available. No additional land acquisition is
necessary for the lakeside walkways.
Funding Sources
The funding source for the Blue Lagoon facility is utility revenue bonds (approved) and
eventually, user fees. Funding for the boardwalk and walkway systems will be provided
either by City general revenues, CRA monies, and/or park and recreation grants.
The Cove
The planned stormwater retention lake, i.e., Blue Lagoon, located immediately east of
the Boynton Beach Plaza should stimulate the complete redevelopment of this existing
strip center. A multi-use building program (The Cove), involving public and private use,
would allow for residential and/or a small hotel, office, retail, restaurants, and a public
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plaza with an outdoor amphitheater. These uses would allow people to take dramatic
advantage of the new waterfront setting and proximity to the': Boynton Marina and all of
its activities. Figure 12 shows the major redevelopment features proposed for this
subarea.
The mix of uses in The Cove should be designed to encourage its success as a public
place and to maximize the joint use of parking. A mixture of offices with restaurants and
. retail will enable limited parking to provide for day and night time use. In addition,
weekday office parking spaces will provide spaces for weekend amphitheater and Cove
Plaza events. In any event, in order to maximize the use of the new waterfront.
environment, a parking structure should be integrated into the project design.
The northern portion of this redevelopment site is a prime location for residential or
hotel/conference center use. As a residential use, the target market would likely be
young professionals interested in a lively atmosphere such as that anticipated with a
plaza and amphitheater. As a hotel use, the ground floor facing the plaza should be
considered for limited retail to support pedestrian activity. This is easier to do with a
hotel use, which could also incorporate a small conference center to complement the
public use of the Cove Plaza. Boynton Beach currently has few buildings suitable for
small/medium business or civic conference activities.
The Master Plan also recommends that some form of retail frontage be incorporated for
the majority of the Federal Highway frontage. A major pedestrian crosswalk, linking
additional parking on the west side of Federal Highway with The Cove, establishes a
reasonable point at which continued retail frontage to the north may be considered
optional.
Joint Nautical Museum/Public Use Site
Proposed Development
Located in the Marina Area, a nautical museum can act as a natural visitor/tourist draw.
The Nautical Museum is a concept which can be transformed into a number of different
marina-oriented attractions. Palm Beach County and Boynton Beach are rich in history
related to its coastal location. Whether its Boynton's sport fishing, its coral reefs or the
history of shipwrecks and lost treasure, man's fascination with the ocean can form the
basis for a number of educational and entertaining exhibits. A private developer,
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experienced in museum marketing and operations, should qe sought to work in
partnership with the City of Boynton Beach and the City's CRA. To help offset
development costs and provide needed public services to the Marina Area, the
museum should be developed as a joint use site, incorporating a police substation and
marina information center in a portion of the new one-story building. The size of the
joint use museum is estimated to be 2,200 square feet, however this estimate should
be adjusted if necessary in the future based on input from the selected museum
developer.
Several potential locations for the joint use museum appear most feasible and.are
shown on the previously-presented Ocean District Redevelopment Plan graphic. One
possible site is located adjacent to the southwest corner of the Blue Lagoon stormwater
facility, immediately north of the Port Promenade. Another good location is in the
northeast quadrant of Ocean Avenue and NE 6th Street. This latter site offers the
advantage of current public ownership, in that, the FOOT had previously secured the
parcel for drainage retention purposes in the Ocean Avenue Bridge improvement.
However, this purpose was rendered unnecessary by the City's construction of the Blue
Lagoon facility which can address the new bridge drainage needs. FOOT has agreed
to transfer the parcel to the City for a nominal price.
Estimated Costs
Costsfor the museum facility will need to include land acquisition. Based on the
estimated 2,200 square size of the joint use nautical museum, a 1/4 acre site would be
appropriate (assuming no shared parking). Based on average vacant land prices in the
area, land acquisition is estimated to be $50,000-60,000. Projected construction cost is
$50,000 for the joint museum facility. Thus, the total cost for the facility at this location
is estimated to be $100,000-$110,000.
At the Ocean Avenue site, land acquisition would be nominal. Thus, the total estimated
cost for the museum at this site would be the $50,000 construction cost.
Shared parking opportunities will be available in the development of the joint use
museum where some required spaces might be located in a nearby city parking facility.
If this concept proves feasible, the necessary site size could reduced by the total area
of the shared (off-site) spaces assigned to the proposed museum.
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Funding Sources
Primary funding sources should include City general fund revenues and CRA funds.
Also, if the City chooses to enter into a joint venture arrangement with a private
museum developer, then private sector funding would be available.
Private Development Projects
While prudently-planned public sector projects can address critical infrastructure needs
and provide the initial "seeds" for redevelopment, private sector development must be
the "driving force" behind redevelopment. In the Boynton Marina Area, several key
private developments are planned and have the potential to significantly accelerate the
pace of future redevelopment.
Phase I Marina Retail/Office
A development team, headed by Edward Garcia, is planning an exciting redevelopment
project in the northeast section of the Marina combining specialty retail, office and
restaurant uses. The project is shown in the Ocean District/Marina Area graphic
presented previously herein. Working with the City of Boynton Beach, the Garcia team
has secured building permits for land preparation. The proposed Phase I
development program is as follows:
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This project can serve as an important first step in marina redevelopment due both to
its central location adjacent to the proposed Promenade and the fact that it will draw
residents and visitors to the area.
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Several planned private redevelopment projects can reinforce the "destination"
emphasis of the 20/20 Redevelopment Plan, and provide additional reasons for
residents and visitors to come to the Marina Area. These important private projects
are:
· Two George's Restaurant - expansion of existing facility.
· Dive Shop/Boat Charter - expansion and upgrade.
· Banana Boat Restaurant/Other Retail- expansion of existing facility and
additional of new retail space.
· Intracoastal Indian Lake Village - new development.
All of these projects should be completed in similar timeframes with the high-priority
public improvements such as the Port Promenade. City staff is prepared to work with
private developers for expediting the timely completion of these developments.
Marina Area Architectural Guidelines
Architecture
Buildings in the Marina Area should reflect a Florida Coastal style of architecture,
consisting primarily of hip and/or gable roofs. Figure 13 shows a collage of images
incorporating this style. Rectilinear forms with stepbacks and building articulation are
encouraged. This style derives its character from various elements assbciated with the
Key West Vernacular Cracker and Bungalow styles of architecture. Overhangs for
pedestrian canopies and visual interest should be incorporated whenever possible.
Overhead structures, gateways. and arches, help define spaces, provide pedestrian
comfort, and reinforce character and identity.
Architectural detailing can emphasize both the historical and nautical themes within
Boynton Beach. The use of thematic fences, overlooks, widows walks, open air
structures, and building elements can create a unique character in the Marina Area.
Weather vanes, windsocks, and banners can add excitement and movement in the air.
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Preferred Coastal Florida Style Elements
The qualities and design elements of Coastal Florida Style Buildings include:
· Metal seamed roofs;
· Horizontal siding;
· Hip or gable roofs;
· Multi-paned windows;
· Porches, balconies, widow walks, and breezeways;
· Cupola;
. Cool colors;
· Exposed structural details (beams, rafters, etc.);
. Post and rails;
. Weather vanes;
. Nautical detailing;
· Roof overhang;
. Open air structures.
Discouraged Stylistic Elements
· Highly reflective surfaces (glass, mirror, metal,etc.);
· Large blank, unarticulated walls;
· Square "Box Like" buildings;
· Heavy stucco treatments;
· Irregular, modernistic window shapes and rhythm;
. Flat roofs;
· Large plate glass windows.
Exterior Building Wall Materials
Exterior building walls are encouraged to use the following materials in an appropriate
arrangement. These include:
. Horizontal Siding;
· overlap
· channeled
· beveled
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· shiplap
· Shingles (finished or natural).
The following materials may be incorporated, if appropriate, in limited applications
(under 20% of facade).
. Brick;
· Smooth stucco;
· Vertical wood siding.
Windows
In keeping with the Coastal Florida Style, windows should be rectangular and multi-
paned.
Preferred:
· Wood framed or similar appearance;
· Multi-paned;
· Rectangular in form;
· Specialty windows may exhibit arcs and other non-rectangular forms but
should be kept to a minimum.
Porches and Balconies
Preferred:
· Balconies with decorative rails;
· Porches/arcades covered by roof overhangs along store fronts;
· Widows walks and overlooks as decorative and functional elements;
· Raised decking connecting store fronts in appropriate areas;
· Porches, decking and staircases should tie into pedestrian circulation
throughout the Marina Area.
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Height, Scale, and Massing
Heights of structures should relate to adjacent open spaces to allow maximum sun and
ventilation, protection from prevailing winds, enhance public views of surrounding
water, and minimize obstruction of view from adjoining structures. Height and scale of
new development should be compatible with that of surrounding development. New
development height should "transition" from the height of adjacent development to the
maximum height of the proposed structure. Figure 14 graphically depicts a number of
options to address building scale and massing. .
Large buildings which give the appearance of "box-like" structures are generally
unattractive and detract from the overall scale of most buildings. There are several
ways to reduce the appearance of large scale, bulky structures.
· Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/or direction. Wall
planes should not run in one continuous direction for more than 50 feet
without an offset.
· Vary the height of the buildings so that it appears to be divided into
distinct massing elements.
· Articulate thee different parts of a building's facade by use of color,
arrangement of facade elements, or a change in materials.
· Use landscaping and architectural detailing at the ground level to lessen
the impact of an otherwise bulky building.
· Avoid blank walls at the ground floor levels. Utilize windows, trellises, wall
articulation, arcades, change in materials, or other features.
Setbacks
The first two floors of any building fronting Federal Highway in the Marina Area must
be built up to the 12' wide sidewalk or provide a hardscaped plaza (for up to 50% of
building face) between the building face and the sidewalk.
Pedestal buildings (buildings with the first floor set back from the front property line
while upper floors project out to the front property line) are discouraged.
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Awnings, trellises, and other accessory building structures which are relatively open
and do not restrict pedestrian or vehicular movement may project into the front right-ot-
way. Permanent building canopies are not included in this category.
Any building located at a corner intersection shall incorporate architectural features at
the ground floor which emphasize the importance of pedestrian movement. These
features may include building cut-ofts, walk-through covered arcades, trellis structures,
and other elements which focus visual interest on the corners. Where approp~iate, new
buildings should set back their corners at intersections to create pedestrian plazas, as
well as improve visual sight lines for vehicles. The corner setback minimum dimension
shall be 10' from the corner (see graphic).
Streetscape
Streetscape elements and plant material should relate to Boynton's historical past and
provide splashes of color associated with subtropical South Florida. Nautical theming
should be incorporated into street furnishings and pavers through the area. The
nautical Compass Rose should regularly appear in a wide range of variations. These
variations should establish a strong identity for the Marina Area and add interest and
character throughout the area. Figures 15a-15d present examples of specialty pavers,
bollards, lights, tree grates, benches, trash receptacles and plant material which would
be appropriate to enhance the Marina Area theme.
The compass rose icon should appear in a variety of applications:
. Intersection treatment;
. Plaza detailing;
. Site furniShings;
. Sculptural elements;
. Banners;
. Architectural detailing;
. Glass etchings.
For example, pavers set in the pattern of the compass rose can help emphasize the
nautical character of the marina area and serve as a way-finding device. Figure 16
shows an example of how the compass rose can be incorporated into light fixtures.
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Parking
Shared Parking
Shared parking is defined as parking spaces that can be used to serve two or more
individual land uses without the demands of one land use conflicting or encroaching on
the demands of another land use. The opportunity to implement shared parking is the
result of one or both of the following two conditions: .
· Variations in the peak accumulation of parked vehicles as the
result of different activity patterns of adjacent or nearby land
uses (by hour, by day, by season).
· Proximity of land uses that result in attraction to a combination of
two or more land uses with a single auto trip to one destination.
Shared parking is not a new idea. It has long been observed in central business
districts, suburban communities and other areas where land uses are combined in
close proximity. While developers and public officials recognize the existence of
shared parking and patrons practiced it, typical zoning codes do not provide for it.
Most zoning codes are expressed in terms of peak parking ratios for specific individual
land uses. While the peak ratios reflect the differences in parking demand generated
by separate land uses and under certain conditions, they do not reflect the fact that
total or combined peak parking demand can be significantly less than the sum of the
individual demands. That is, parking requirements may be overstated if they require
space for the peak parking accumulations of each individual land use in a mixed-use
environment. Typically, the peak parking accumulations for individual land uses in a
mixed land use development can occur at different times.
The greatest demand fluctuations occur by hour of day, but it is also significant by day
of week or season. Proximity of land uses encourages multiple purpose trips in which
people attracted to a multi-use development visit more that one land use. For people
using an auto to travel to such developments, a single parking space can be used to
serve several land uses.
The significance of shared parking is connected to the emergence of mixed use
development. Mixed use developments are defined as developments having:
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Three or more significant revenue producing land uses.
· Significant functional and physical integration of project
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· A coherent development plan specifying project phasing,
scheduling, land use intensities, and other characteristics.
Many mixed use projects have been successful as catalysts for urban redevelopment
and are viewed as unique and interesting places in which to work, visit, or live. To
increase revenue and promote a lively atmosphere, mixed use developments are
frequently planned to incorporate land use activities that extend daytime activity
periods into evening. Combining land uses has a number of advantages, including the
opportunity to take advantage of a captive market, certain economies of scale and cost
savings associated with the reduced amount of space and infrastructure, particularly
parking, required.
Parking Needs
An analysis of parking needs in the Marina Area was performed to provide numerical
guidelines within which the parking strategy could be developed. The analysis is .
contained in a series of tables included in Appendix B. The analysis addresses both
the short-term or interim (3-5 year) redevelopment program, as well as, the 20-year
build-out projections presented previously scenario.
The parking strategy will focus on the needs of the interim development program, while
laying the proper groundwork to also enable the City to meet the build-out needs.
Accounting for shared parking opportunities, the interim parking analysis in Appendix B
shows that approximately 445 spaces in or near the Marina Area will be necessary to
accommodate the short-term program.
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Lack of adequate parking has historically hinder redevelopment and new development
in the Marina Area. Private property owners simply cannot provide necessary parking
spaces on individual parcels, to meet governmental and lending institution
requirements, and still have viable land remaining to develop appropriate uses. One
current restaurant owner has purchased remote parcels for parking but these have
drawbacks also when trying to attract customers.
Figure 17 shows the existing parking areas in the Marina Area. As noted earlier, the
construction of the new Ocean Avenue bridge will eliminate a number of existing
spaces along the north side of Ocean between NE 6th Street and the Intracoastal
Waterway.
The proposed parking strategy is designed to address both the short-term and long-
term needs of the 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan for the Marina Area. Over the
short-term, approximately 445 cars must be accommodated. This need should be
addressed through well-maintained paved surface parking lots, centrally-located in the
Marina Area, as well as, parking spaces on the Port Promenade, on Casa Loma and
near the existing Banana Boat Restaurant.
Figure 18 shows several alternative locations for an initial, (+/-) 2-acre surface lot
either in front of the existing First Financial Center (FFC) or north of Ocean Avenue
between NE 5th and 6lh Streets. The latter location is preferred due to the fact that the
site will likely become a 4-5 story parking structure over the longer-term (5-8 years) as
redevelopment accelerates, and the southern location will not block the view of FFC
users, but preserve a greater size and feeling of openess for the Marina Area itself.
Thus, the City should acquire through donations, public/private agreements,
easements, and/or fee simple title surface use rights for either of the two (2) 'Phase l'
parcels shown in Figure 2. The estimated cost for the 2-acre parking facility is
$425,000 and can be funded either from City revenues, CRA funds and/or user fees.
Over the longer-term future of the 20/20 Redevelopment Plan, one (1) or more of the
surface lots can be converted to 4-5 story parking structures. It is recommended that
the selected surface lot on NE 6th Street be the first priority for parking garage
construction when warranted. The 'Future Parking Area' depicted in Figure 2 should
be viewed as the second priority for both additional surface parking and eventual
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Zoning
Permitted uses and site development standards in the Marina Area are under the CBD
(Central Business District) in the City's Zoning Code and are presented below.
Permitted ,Uses
Restaurants
Bars and lounges
Public and private recreation facilities
Marinas and accessory uses
Dry boat storage at marina* (max. 45' height)
Boat service/repair as accessory to boat storage.
Hotels and motels
Multi-family residential (up to 10.8 upa and can be mixed)*
Offices and financial institutions
Governmental facilities
Churches
Private clubs*
Day care and pre-school facilities*
Colleges and schools
Auditoriums and community centers
Department and variety stores
Antique and art stores
Gift and floral shops
Music, camera, video shops
Beer, wines and liquor sales (no drive-through)
Furniture, appliance and decorator stores
Hardware, carpet, paint and wallpaper stores
Clothing stores
Pet shops
Office supplies and equipment
Book, news and tobacco shops
Sporting goods and toy stores
Luggage, jewelry and cosmetics stores
Eyeglasses and hearing aids
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Min. Depth. . . , . . . . . , . . . , . . , . . . . . . .. 100'
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Grocery, bakery and ice cream stores
Outdoor merchandise display/sales*
Sidewalk sales*
Auto parts sales and auto rental
Personal and business services
Photographic and printing shops
Public parking lots and garages
* Conditional use.
Prohibited Uses
Adult entertainment or massage parlors
Dry cleaning plants
Outdoor storage (except rental cars)
Sale of used merchandise
Pawnshops
Personal rehabilitation offices
Wholesale and storage establishments
Service or repair of vehicles
Repair shops except as accessory to retail sales.
Rooming or boarding houses
Boat storage, dealers, repair
Other Relevant ceo Provisions
1.) Utility Lines: Shall be installed underground and service equipment effectively
screened.
2.) Parking:
* In CBD, # of spaces shall be reduced by 50% from normal city
requirements.
* When 2 or more adjacent properties combine on-site parking and construct
shared parking facility, required spaces may be reduced by an additional
10%.
· Above provisions may be increased/decreased by eRA Board based on
study.
· Parking requirements can be fulfilled either with onsite spaces or off-site
spaces under long-term binding agreement.
3.) Parking Location:
· No surface parking shall be permitted in front yard of any building along a
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major public pedestrian streetscape system as designated in CRA Plan.
· All required parking must be owned or leased within 1,000' of building
served.
4.) Landscaping: In conformance with Chapter 7.5 of LORs.
5.)
Signs:
In conformance with Chapter 21 of LORs.
6.) Non-conforming Structures:
· Limited expansion allowed if consistent with CBO intent.
· If expansion proposal cannot provide required parking, CRA may accept
payment in lieu of parking based on formula adopted by City Commission.
If no formula adopted, then no payment allowed.
· Parking payments received are to be put in trust fund and used to construct
public parking facilities within 1000' of where collected.
Marina Area Zonina Recommendations
In order to ensure a beneficial and complementary mix of uses in the Marina Area, the
following uses should be prohibited in the CBO zoning district:
· Gas stations and convenience stores.
· Auto parts sales.
· Laundromats.
· Hardware stores.
The parking, signnage, setback, landscaping and urban design guidelines for the
Marina Area contained herein should be incorporated into the CBO regulations.
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Circulation and Access
In the Marina Area, there are two (2) primary access concerns which must be
addresses as redevelopment occurs. First, the NE 6th Street right-of-way must be
completed and improved as a two-lane, paved road in the initial phases ot 20/20
implementation. Second, vehicles must be allowed on the promenade at least as far
east as the intersection with NE 6th Street.
Successful completion ot the above-stated concerns will ensure good access and
circulation which is the "life blood" ot retail stores and other commercial uses. The
acquisition of the additional right-ot-way to complete NE 6th Street is included in the
20/20 Implementation Program.
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APPENDIX I
COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT FROM
THE BOYNTON BEACH COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
City of Boynton Beach
Coastal Management Elemertt
Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Goal 7 To develop and maintain the Coastal Management area in a manner which
protects human life, limits public expenditures in areas subject to destruction
by natural disasters while preserving beach, shoreline, marine, wildlife, and
recreational resources.
Obje~tive 7.1 The City shall continue to enforce all applicable local, state, and federal
coastal environmental regulations while providing for the development or
operation of remaining vacant waterfront residential properties.
Policy 7.1.1 The City shall continue to participate in and, where appropriate, locally
enforce all existing coastal regulatory activities of the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Department
of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, Palm
Beach County Environmental Resource Management, & Palm Beach County
Health Department.
Policy 7.1.2 The City shall continue to regularly review and, where necessary, modifY local
development regulations to ensure that development projects utilize best
management construction techniques for natural resource protection.
Policy 7,1.3 The City shall continue to require building construction elevations consistent
with minimum federal flood insurance regulations.
Policy 7.1.4 The City shall continue to require building construction techniques in accord
with the South Florida Building Code.
Policy 7.1.5 The City shall continue to enforce all regulations pertaining to the State's
Coastal Construction Line.
Objective 7.2 By 2002, the City shall develop a local water quality improvement
program for the City's portion of the Intracoastal Waterway using
current stormwater data.
Policy 7.2.1 The City will investigate the completion of Phase IT and ill of the Downtown
Stormwater Improvement Project installing stormwater pre-treatment devices
where financially appropriate.
Policy 7,2.2 The City will continue to maintain a program of street sweeping roadways and
parking areas that drain into the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Policy 7.2.3 The City will continue to enforce the local building construction threshold
criteria'such that major modifications to existing uses conform to local and
City of Boynton Beach
.EAR-based Comprehensive Plan
Amendments 00-1 ER
7-1
Date: June 20, 2000
Coastal Management Element
Ordinance No. 00-29
Policy 7.2.4
Policy 7.2.5
Policy 7.2.6
Policy 7.2.7
Policy 7.2.8
Policy 7.2.9
Policy 7.2.10
Objective 7.3
Policy 7,3.1
Policy 7.3.2
regional stormwaterpre-treatment standards in cooperation with the South
Florida Water Management District. ;.
The City shall continue to enforce the land development regulations to require
future marinas to be designed to maximize flushing of the marine basin and to
provide for proper sanitary sewer hook-ups.
By 2002, the City will initiate discussions with the Florida Department of
Transportation relative to improving the water quality of stonn water
discharges.
By 2002, the City will initiate discussions with the South Florida Water
Management District relative to improving the water quality of storm water
discharges from the C-16 (Boynton Beach) Canal.
The City shall continue to support the exiting consolidated efforts of the Lake
Worth Lagoon Ecosystem Management Area Study and Committee and any
efforts of Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee with regard
to this important ecosystem.
The City shall, by 2002, adopt resolutions that request and seek support and
funding from County, State, and Federal agencies relative to establishing a
long-term water quality improvement program for Lake Worth and the
Intracoastal Waterway.
The City will continue to urge that the Florida Department of Transportation
retrofit existing drainage outfalls from State Highways to Lake Worth and the
Intracoastal Waterway.
The City shall by 2002, conduct a study of the feasibility of requiring marinas
to provide sanitary sewer hook-ups for long-term use, and to adopt ordinances
requiring boats to hook-up to the systems provided.
Subsequent to Plan adoption, or when mandated by state statute, the
City, in cooperation with Federal, State, County, and adjacent
governments will protect and restore the existing coastal dune system and
beaches along the City's beachfront and establish standards to minimize
the beach and dune impacts of man-made structures.
The City shall continue to coordinate with the Beaches and Shores Council
and other agencies to identify County, State and Federal grants available for
establishing a local dune protection program.
The City shall con~':le to investigate the feasibility of requiring all beach
access locations to be converted to dune cross-over structures and for existing
F,
walk paths to be restored and vegetated,
City of Boynton Bcach
EAR-bascd Comprehcnsivc Plan
Amcndments OO-lER
7-2
Date: Junc 20, 2000
Coastal Management Element
Ordinancc No; 00-29
Policy 7.3.3
Policy 7.3.4
Objective 7.4
Policy 7.4.1
Policy 7.4.2
Policy 7.4.3
Objective 7.5
Policy 7.5.1
Policy 7.5.2
Objective 7.6
The City shall continue to provide resolutiorls to support and maintain
areawide beach renourishment efforts, if determined to have no significant
negative impact on reefs and other living marine resources.
The City shall continue to provide resolutions that.. support and maintain
improvements of South Lake Worth Inlet to minimize beach erosion.
The City shall continue to limit public expenditures in the coas~al high
hazard area by restricting expansion/improvement of the City's existing
utilities except for those necessary to serve planned development, to
improve environmental quality, or to serve redevelopment activities.
The City shall continue to adopt and maintain procedures to provide funding
for utility and road maintenance primarily with respect to existing needs and
redevelopment activities.
The City shall continue to adopt and maintain procedures such that future
capital improvements shall be oriented to maintaining adopted Level of
Service standards for planned uses or to improve local environmental quality,
or to serve redevelopment activities.
The City shall continue to enforce the land development regulations that
require future hook-ups to the City water system be restricted to users that are
either on or will hook-up within a time specific period to a sanitary sewer
system.
T~e City shall continue to provide .lor the local implementation of the
County Emergency Preparedness Plan with respect to residential
notification, evacuation and City management techniques, with particular
emphasis towards the City's multi-family and mobile home areas through
an interlocal agreement, and to encourage public participation in the
planning process.
The City shall establish and maintain procedures to maintain local emergency
services personnel familiarity with Palm Beach County's adopted Emergency
Preparedness Plan.
The City shall by 2002 undertake efforts to establish a County datab~e
regarding emergency preparedness targeting resident groups, and to seek
. cooperation and assistance in updating procedures contingent with population
growth in the coastal area, and when possible, request public input in the
planning process.
The €ity shall maintain or reduce current estimated hurricane
evacuation times if development increases.
City of Boynton Bcach
EAR-based Comprehcnsive Plan
Amcndments OO-lER
7-3
Date: Junc 20. 2000
Coastal Management Element
Ordinancc No. 00-29
Policy 7.6.1 The City shall continue to enforce procedures; to maintain local emergency
services personnel familiarity with Palm Beach County's adopted Emergency
Preparedness Plan.
Policy 7.6.2 The City shall continue to participate in all countywide emergency
preparedness preparation and practice sessions.
Policy 7.6.3 The City shall continue to review existing evacuation routes and deficiencies
as noted in the Hurricane Evacuation portion of the Coastal Management
Element, every three years, ~d if appropriate, initiate amendments of the
Regional Plan to Palm Beach Coimty Emergency Management personnel.
Policy 7.6.4 Reserved.
Policy 7.6.5 The City shall undertake efforts by 2002 to establish a County surveyor
informational program to identify the location and magnitude of the coastal
area population requiring assistance in evacuation.
Policy 7.6.6 The City shall adopt the pertinent policies on hazard mitigation that are
derived from the Palm Beach County Hazard Mitigation Working Group.
Objective 7.7 The City shall continue to provide for the phasing of urban services
consistent with the Level of Service Standards of each Comprehensive
Plan Element.
Policy 7.7.1 The City shall continue to establish procedures to maintain and monitor
existing interlocal agreements for provision of water and sewer service with
adjacent municipalities and the unincorporated area.
Policy 7.7.2 The City shall continue to establish procedures to coordinate and participate in
long term area-wide planning efforts for provision of solid waste resource
recovery and regional sewage disposal.
Policy 7.7.3 The City shall continue to adequately fund local m$tenance and operation
needs with respect to storm drainage.
Objective 7.8 The City shall continue to protect, conserve and, where possible, improve
local wildlife, coastal wetlands, estuaries, coastal barriers and marine
habitats.
Policy 7.8.1 The City shall continue to discourage site clear-cutting and protect, restore and
enhance, where possible, existing natural areas and native species, such as
beaches and dunes, W,etlands, estuaries and drainage systems.
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City Qf Boynton Beach
EAR-based Comprehensive Plan
Amenc:brients OO-lER
7-4
Date: lune 20. 2000
Coastal Management Element
Ordinance No. 00..29
Policy 7.8.2
Policy 7.8.3
Policy 7.8.4
Policy 7.8.5
Policy 7.8.6
Policy 7,8.7
Policy 7.8.8
Policy 7.8.9
Policy 7.8.10
Objective 7.9
Policy 7.9.1
The City shall continue to encourage responsi9le agencies to support and
enforce the designation of low speed, wake free areas along the Intracoastal
Waterway.
The City shall continue to assist with the mitigation strategy programs of
transplanting seedlings of red mangrove and marsh grass into the intertidal
mangrove areas.
The City shall continue to cooperate with the appropriate agencies on the
installation of channel markers to protect sea grasses from prop dredgIng.
The City shall continue to develop and support educational programs,
enhancements, and proper maintenance of the Mangrove Nature Trail and
Nature Center in the mangrove hammock at the end of Boynton Beach
Boulevard.
The City shall continue to enforce the use of native vegetation species in
meeting local landscaping requirements.
The City shall continue to enforce the establishment of buffer areas adjacent to
natural areas and mangrove sites, open space provisions, tree protection, storm
drainage, and best management practices, and amend to comply with policies
in this Element.
The City shall continue to enforce the permitting and mitigation requirements
of County, State, and Federal agencies in developing in natural, wetland, and
mangrove areas.
The City shall continue to support and cooperate in efforts to preserve and
encourage turtle nesting along the City's beach area.
The City shall continue to consider the specific and cumulative impacts of
development or redevelopment on wetlands, estuaries, water quality, water
quantity, wildlife habitats, living marine resources and beach and. dune
systems.
The City shall provide by 2002 for an increase in the amount of water
dependent and water related uses and public access to beach and
shoreline facilities by prioritizing shoreline uses with priority given to
water dependent uses.
The City shall prepare a master plan of Jaycee Park that increases by 2002
public use and access to the Intracoastal Waterway, subject to lease
restrictions and successful negotiations with the owners Florida Inland
Navigation District),
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Policy 7.9.2 The City shall continue support, through resc>;~utions, area-wide efforts to
acquire and develop additional waterfront and beachfront sites on the
condition that such increases do not hann natural resources.
Policy 7.9.3 The City shall support the maintenance of transit facilities to serve beach front
parks through City system or Palm Tran service. .
Policy 7.9.4 Subsequent to Plan adoption, the City shall adopt and implement the land use
and zoning recommendations outlined in Coastal Management Element.
Policy 7.9.5 The City shall consider, cognizant of impacts to established uses, criteria for
marina siting to give priority to development plans which increase public
interaction with the waterfront. The City shall consider developing
performance standards which guide the review of proposals in this respect and
continue to monitor the construction of the current marina project and future
operations.
Policy 7.9.6 The City shall continue to enforce the Land Development Regulatio~ to
enforce public access to beaches renourished at public expense, and enforce
the public access requirements of the Coastal Zone Protection Act ofl985.
Objective 7.10 By 2002, the City shall protect, preserve and/or provide for the sensitive
reuse of historic properties in the Coastal Management area.
Policy 7.10.1 The City shall implement by 2002 a historic preservation ordinance that
includes performance standards for development and reuse.
Policy 7,10,2 The City shall establish procedures to encourage the property owne~ of
historic sites to maintain the design and structural integrity of the building~.
Policy 7.10.3 The City shall annually update the .1996 Historic Sites Survey with new
eligible sites worthy of preservation.
Policy 7,10.4 The City shall continue to consider allowances for historic preservation)n the
development of a Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Objective 7.11 To provide for the ongoing development of the coastal area in a manner
which will reduce the exposure of human life and public and private
property to natural hazards by developing a Post-Disaster
Redevelopment Plan.
Policy 7.11.1 The City shall continue to utilize the Community Redevelopment Area Plans,
the Future Land Use Map, and recommendations from the Vision 20/20
Planning Study as, ,a post-disaster redevelopment plan for establishing
const}J1ction criteria and siting requirements for use in redevelopment of
existing developed properties. This effort would include a review of the
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Coastal Construction Building Code, the Curren~ Flood Protection Ordinance,
the Future Land Use Map, Community Redevelopment Agency plans, and
other pertinent recommendations from the "Vision 20/20" planning study and
include criteria to distinguish between immediate repair and long-term
redevelopment.
Policy 7.11.2 The City shall continue to adopt and maintain procedures in capital
improvement funding that prohibit the construction or installation of public
infrastructure in coastal high-hazard areas (i.e., the area lying seaward of the
Coastal Construction Control Line and containing the only portion of the City
that is susceptible to the velocity.effects of storm surges) or flood prone areas
unless necessary to correct current deficiencies, to relocate or replace
infrastructure, or to serve a clearly demonstrated public interest.
Policy 7.11.3 The City shall continually support redevelopment subsequent to a major storm .
occurrence consistent with the uses, densities and construction practices as
outlined in the Coastal Management Element,' the Post-Disaster
Redevelopment Plan, when available, 'or other coastal related regulatory
documents in the event that a specific Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan is
not created.
Policy 7.1104 The City shall modify the Land Development Regulations to provide for
general hazard mitigation, include recommendations of the Palm Beach
County Hazard Mitigation Annex, as applicable, regulate beach and dune
alterations, stormwater management, sanitary sewer and septic tanks, and land
use to reduce the exposure of natural hazards to property and human life.
Policy 7.11,5 The City shall include in the Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan the
identification of areas requiring redevelopment, the elimination of unsafe
conditions and inappropriate uses. Reference should be made to the Future
Land Use Map, Community Redevelopment Agency plans, and to other
pertinent recommendations from the. ''Vision 20120" planning study.
Objective 7.12 By 2015, the City shall minimize population concentrations in the coastal
high-hazard area.
Policy 7.12.1 The City shall implement by 2015, the post-disaster redevelopment plan and
procedures for establishing construction ~d development criteria in the
coastal high-hazard area.
Policy 7.12.2 The City shall restrict by 2015 the rezoning or land use plan amendments of
residential properties that would increase existing densities for developments
within the coastal high-hazard area.
Policy 7,12.3 The City shall prohibit by 2015 redevelopment of existing dwelling units
located in the coastal high-hazard area unless an engineering study supports
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that the redevelopment can occur in a safe m~er when considering building
construction, design, siting and future stonn events.
By 2015, the City, in ajoint City-County effort, shall establish a public/private
planning initiative to guide post-disaster activities.
By 2015, the City shall establish a public/private planning initiative that
obtains assistance with possibly overwhelming demands on public service
during the post-disaster redevelopment activities.
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