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17-011 1 ORDINANCE NO. 17-011 2 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 4 AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, IN 5 ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3184(3) FLORIDA STATUTES 6 TO: APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE 7 PLAN'S FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT AND THE FUTURE LAND 8 USE MAP THAT 1) IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 9 2016 CRA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PERTAINING 10 TO THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS; 2) ADJUST ' 11 APPLICABLE POLICIES TO REFLECT THE RECENTLY 12 ADOPTED CHANGES TO THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT 13 ELEMENT; AND 3) ADJUST REMAINING OBJECTIVES AND 14 POLICIES TO ACCOUNT FOR CHANGES IN THE CITY'S VISION 15 AND PROGRAMS.; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING 16 FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE 17 . DATE. 18 19 WHEREAS, in October of 2016, the City adopted the CRA Community 20 Redevelopment Plan. The proposed amendments to the text of the Comprehensive 21 Plan's Future Land Use Element and the Future Land Use Map seek to implementI 2 . the Plan's recommendations pertaining to the Future Land Use (FLU) classification 23 system; and 24 WHEREAS, the proposed amendments adjust applicable policies for 2,` consistency with the amendments to the policies of the Coastal Management 2: Element adopted in 2016, and modify other objectives/policies to account for 2 completions and changes in the City's vision/programs; and 21 WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the FLU classification system affect 2" solely residential and mixed use land use categories and include elimination of 30 existing and addition of new categories, as well as changes to maximum density 3 thresholds. These changes trigger city-wide concurrent map amendments; and 3 WHEREAS,the main changes to FLU categories include: 3 .; 3 • Elimination of Moderate Density Residential (merged with Low Density Residential) 3• • Elimination of Mixed Use (00179483.1 306-9001821) Page 1 of 5 36 • Elimination of Mixed Use Suburban(replaced with Mixed Use Low) I 37 • Addition of Mixed Use Low and Mixed Use Medium 38 • Density increases for Low Density Residential (5 to 7.5 du/acre); Mixed Use 39 . Medium (10 to 11 du/acre); and Mixed Use High (11 to 15 du/acre); and 40 41 WHEREAS, the corresponding map amendments will be as follows: 42 43 • All Moderate Density Residential properties will be reclassified to Low Density ' 44 Residential 45 • All High Density Residential properties will be reclassified to Medium Density 46 Residential 47 • All Mixed Use properties will be reclassified to Mixed use Low, Moderate or High 48 Density Residential per CRA Plan 49 • All Suburban Mixed Use properties will be reclassified to Mixed Use Low; and 50 51 WHEREAS, the proposed FLU amendments will create a coherent 52 residential and mixed use classification system through elimination of overly large or 53 too small density gaps between certain FLU categories and integration of the 54 Suburban Mixed Use Category into a unified mixed use framework; and .il 55 WHEREAS, the amendments will allow for continued implementation of 5E. CRA Plan: they will support creation of a successful downtown with a well- 55 functioning transit hub, better "fit" between available FLU categories and vision for 5 each district, and high quality design, and 59 WHEREAS, these amendments were reviewed by the Planning & 60 . Development Board on March 28th and are forwarded with a recommendation for 6'. approval, and 62 WHEREAS, Section 163.3167, Florida Statutes, requires that each local 63 government prepare a Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the Local 64 Government Comprehensive Planning and Development Act, as amended; and 65 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, pursuant to the Local 65 Government Comprehensive Planning Act, and in accordance with all of its terms (00179483.1306-9001821) Page 2 of 5 67 and provisions, adopted a Comprehensive Plan which has been found to be "in 68 compliance"by, the State Department of Community Affairs (DCA); and, 69 WHEREAS, Section 163.3184, Florida Statutes allows the Comprehensive 70 Plan to be amended in order to further the City's planning goals and objectives and 71 address changing conditions; and, 72 WHEREAS, the proposed text amendments when adopted will affect the 73 FLU Element's objectives and policies pertaining to: (1) The structure of the future 74 land use classifications, to implement recommendations of the CRA Community 75 Redevelopment Plan (Exhibit "C"); (2) The classifications' permitted uses, to 76 update use categories so they better align with changes in the economy and in the 77 City's vision; and (3) Measures to protect life and property from natural hazards, as 78 addressed in the recently adopted amendments to the Coastal Management Element, 79 and 81 WHEREAS, the proposed FLU Map amendments constitute an execution of 81 the proposed changes in the structure of the future land use classifications, as 8• applicable, to properties within the City; and, 8 WHEREAS, Exhibit "A" sets forth the proposed text amendments to the 8' Future Land Use Element, and Exhibits "B 1," "B2," and "B3" set forth related 8' Future Land Use Map amendments. 8+1 WHEREAS,the Local Planning Agency and City Commission of the City of 8' Boynton Beach have conducted the required public hearings on this Amendment to 8 the City of Boynton Beach adopted Comprehensive Plan; and, 8! WHEREAS, the reports, records, and materials set forth in 91 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION (00179483.1 306-9001821) Page 3 of 5 91 MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 17 — 002 are incorporated herein and relied upon by the 92 City Commission to the extent not inconsistent with this Ordinance; and, 93 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY 94 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,FLORIDA: 95 SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified 96 and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of the 97 Ordinance upon adoption hereof; all exhibits attached hereto or referenced herein are 98 incorporated herein and made a specific part of this Ordinance. 99 SECTION 2: In accordance with the requirements of Section 163.3184, 100 Florida Statutes, the City Commission hereby adopts the amended elements of the 101 City of Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan: Future Land Use Element, as set forth 102 in DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION 103 MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 17 — 002 attached hereto. City staff is directed to 104 incorporate and properly format the amendments as required for submission to the 10 State of Florida and thereafter to assist in codification of the amendments, 10: 10 SECTION 3: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, and all Resolutions 10: or parts of Resolutions, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such . 10' conflict. 1111 SECTION 4: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application 11 thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect 11 ' other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given affect without 11 ; the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance 11 are declared to be severable. (00179483.1 306-9001821) Page 4 of 5 115 SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall become effective as provided by law. 116 117 FIRST READING this 18th day of April, 2017. 118 SECOND, FINAL READING and PASSAGE this 18th day of July, 2017. 119 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 120 121 YES NO 122 123 Mayor– Steven B. Grant ✓ 124 125 Vice Mayor– Justin Katz 126 127 Commissioner–Mack McCray ✓ 128 ✓ 129 Commissioner–Christina L. Romelus 130 131 Commissioner–Joe Casello 132 133 13A VOTE 6 -0 I 135 ATTEST: 130: 13 ' ' / 13 �..�i - .� -� r 13' Judi A. Pyle, CMC 141 Cit• Clerk 14 14. (Corporate Seal) � ; 14 `}` Q' Low ' o4tu• ' g.'iloyN1 {00179483.1306-9001821{ Page 5 of 5 EXHIBIT A City of Boynton Beach Future Land Use Element Goals, Objectives, and Policies GOAL 1 Provide a range of land uses which accommodate a full range of services, and activities, and housing types, while minimizing land use conflicts, maintaining the character of the community, ensuring adequate public facilities, and minimizing adverse impacts on natural resources. Objective 1.1 Land development and future land uses shall continue to be coordinated with the provision of the following facilities and services, concurrent with the needs of the existing and future land uses, and consistent with the adopted minimum levels of service standards contained in this Comprehensive Plan: 1. Roadways 2. Potable Water 3. Sanitary sewer 4. Solid Waste 5. Stormwater Drainage 6. Recreation and Open Space 7. Public School Facilities Measurability: Number of permits issued in conformance with concurrency ordinances. Policy 1.1.1 The City shall issue development orders or permits only if infrastructure for potable water, sanitary sewer, solid waste and stormwater drainage exist, is provided for in accord with the requirements of this Comprehensive Plan, or will exist concurrent with the impacts of the development, and is sufficient to maintain or exceed adopted levels of service. Policy 1.1.2 The City shall issue development orders or permits only if roadways,recreation, and school facilities exist, are provided for in accord with the requirements of this Comprehensive Plan, or will be available to serve new development in accord with conditions set forth in Policies 9.2.2 and 9.2.3 of the Capital Improvements Element, and are sufficient to maintain or exceed adopted levels of service. Policy 1.1.3 The City shall continue the enforcement of the adopted County- wide Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance, and conformance City of Boynton Beach 1-1 Date:October 21,2008 Water Supply Facilities Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments 08-01WS Ordinance 08-016 to the Level of Service Standards set forth in that ordinance, except where reasonable exceptions have been approved in accordance with that ordinance and do not exceed the Level of Service Standards set forth in Objective 2.1 of the Transportation Element. Policy 1.1.4 The City shall continue to coordinate with the Palm Beach County School District to ensure that adopted levels of service for school concurrency are met. Policy 1.1.5 The City shall continue to ensure, through coordination with the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority, that adequate solid waste disposal capacity is available before approving any changes to the Future Land Use Map. Policy 1.1.6 The City shall continue to require that all development approvals be conditioned upon obtaining required approvals and permits from the South Florida Water Management District and the Lake Worth Drainage District. Policy 1.1.67 The City shall ensure that all proposed land use changes submitted to the Department of Community Affair:,Economic Opportunity will include data and analysis demonstrating that adequate water supplies and associated public facilities are available to meet projected growth demands. If necessary, an amendment to the Capital Improvements Element will also be included. Objective 1.2 The City shall continue to ensure the availability of land for utilities and services by evaluating the need for such land, particularly in the review of development projects, and shall allow adequately-zoned land for same. Measurability: Land area allocated or available for utilities and services. Policy 1.2.1 The City shall continue to enforce regulations to require the dedication of sites, easements, and rights-of-way for utilities and services which are needed to serve the project and surrounding land uses, as a condition of approval of development plans. Policy 1.2.2 Should dedication of sites, easements and rights-of-way be required, the dedication shall not reduce the density or intensity of the development, where doing so would be reasonably possible; otherwise, the City shall consider the purchase of property, if dedication of land is not feasible. City of Boynton Beach 1-2 Date:October 21,2008 Water Supply Facilities Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments 08-01WS Ordinance 08-016 Policy 1.2.3 The City shall continue to allow potable water wellfields to be located in any land use category or zoning district. Objective 1.3 Future development and redevelopment within the City shall continue to be regulated through administration of the Land Development Regulations specified within the City's Zoning Code, Community Redevelopment Plans, Florida Building Code and subdivision regulations. Measurability: Monitoring Continued implementation of the Land Development Regulations for consistency with the said policy documents as verified by the lack of development orders or permits issued in violation of this objective. Policy 1.3.1 The City shall continue to implement the Future Land Use Plan future land use categories in accordance with the fallowing descriptions of land use categoriosas provided in this policy. and designations. The uses, densities and intensities shall be the maximums allowed, but shall not indicate that those maximums arc will not necessarily be allowed permitted in corresponding a - -;: • :r—zoning districts. The land dDevelopment regulations or other provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan or Code of Ordinances may prohibit or regulate certain specific uses if doing so would be reasonable. Furthermore, other uses which may have land use characteristics very similar to those uses listed under a particular land use category may also be allowed in that land use category. One or more zoning districts, including planned development districts, shall be established to implement each of the following land use categories. a. Residential category shall provide a mix of available residential densities to accommodate a variety of housing types sufficient to meet the needs of the present and projected population of the City, including the provision of adequate sites for housing very low-, low- and moderate income households and for mobile and manufactured homes. Residential land use designations are described below: Future Land Use Designation Maximum Gross Density Dwelling Units (DU)/Acre (AC) Low Density Residential 5-7_5DU/AC Medel te-13e 3sity-Residenti-a1 7.5-P4J-/-A-E Medium Density Residential 1011DU/AC High Density Residential* 11 15DU/AC City of Boynton Beach 1 3 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Special High Density Residential* 20 DU/AC' ' This designation shall only be utilized in the CRA area if consistent with the applicable redevelopment plan. *Maximum density for projects located in Downtown TOD District shall be 2518 DU/AC. In addition to dwelling units, other land uses in support of the residences may also be appropriate therein: 1. Home occupations and other uses accessory to a dwelling unit; 2. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, open space and other outdoor recreational facilities and recreational, civic or cultural buildings ancillary to the primary outdoor recreational use of the site; 3. Community facilities designed to serve the residential area, such as elementary, middle and high schools, churches, day care centers, governmental administration, police and fire protection facilities, libraries and civic centers; Group homes; rooming and boarding homes, and nursing homes or related health-care facilities which are comparable in density, character and impact; 4. Public utilities including transmission facilities, pumping and transfer stations; excluding water and wastewater treatment plants, landfills and electric power generating facilities; 5. All new mMobile home parks which shall conform to the density shown on the Future Land Use Plan; however, Mobile mobile home parks in which the residential density exceeds the maximum density shown on the Future Land Use Plan shall be permitted to continue at the existing non-conforming density until the use of the entire mobile home park is terminated; and 6. Retail, restaurants, personal and other services as accessory. In addition to other allowed non-residential uses, the City may allow marine-oriented and water-dependent uses in the Special High Density Residential category in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Manatee Protection Plan (the MPP) as adopted in August of 2007. A site for a proposed facility must be designated as "preferred" by the Boat Facility Siting Plan contained in the MPP and must be consistent with all applicable Plan recommendations and policies for boat facilities. The City shall also establish land development regulations that maximize land use compatibility and City of Boynton Beach 1-4 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 protect residential neighborhoods from negative impacts of subject uses. Commercial category shall allow a broad range of commercial uses to provide for business, retail, service, office and other commercial enterprises which support the resident and visitor populations and create employment opportunities. Commercial designations on the City's Future Land Use Map include the following: Future Land Use Designation Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Office Commercial 0.40 Local Retail Commercial 0.50 General Commercial 0.50 In the Office Commercial designation, the allowed uses will be limited to, but not necessary include, the following: 1. Business, professional and administrative offices; 2. Financial institutions; 3. Funeral homes; 4. Places of worship; 5. Schools and instruction, day-care centers and educational institutions; 6. Museums; 7. Hospitals and other health care serviceJHealth care services and facilities, group homes and;nursing homesi and related health care facilities; 8. Social and civic clubs and organizations; 9. Civic and community centers; 10.Limited retail and business services related to the above uses-- 11.Dwelling units as accessory; and • 10.12. Cemetery as accessory to a funeral home. Uses allowed in the Local Retail Commercial designation will be limited to, but not necessarily include, all uses permitted in the Office Commercial designation and the uses listed below: 1. Retail uses, personal services and repair of consumer goods; k2.Showroom warehouses; City of Boynton Beach 1-5 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 2. Wholesale of non hazardous commodities; 3. Business services which are compatible with retail uses; 4. Indoor and outdoor eEntertainment, recreation and fitness facilities, amusements, attractions and exposition halls; 4:5. Artist studios 5-6.Lodging facilities; 6,7.Marinas and boat storage; Passenger transportation facilities;a45e; 8. High Density Residential (maximum 11 du/ac), including mixed use developments; 9. Limited light industrial uses; in planned commercial developments (Flex space).and 940. Adult entertainment. Uses allowed in the General Commercial designation shall be limited to, but not necessary include, all uses permitted in the Local Retail Commercial designation (except non-accessory residential uses), and the uses listed below: 1. Business services; 1,2. Day and Trade Labor Pool; 2 3.Vehicle and boat Sstorage; and 3. Household storage; 4. Shops Limited manufacturing, for fabrication, rebuilding and repair on a custom basis. warehousing and repair. c. Industrial category shall allow industrial uses which provide opportunities for the retention and expansion of economic activities associated with manufacturing, processing or assembly plants and their support enterprises for warehouse, storage, distribution, research and development. Development within this designation shall have a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.50. Uses allowed in this land use category will be limited to,but not necessary include, the following: 1. Manufacturing, fabrication, and processing uses; 1,2. Research and Development; • City of Boynton Beach 1-6 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 • 3. Industrial uses, research and development, WwholesaleL and distribution, business and repair services, warehousing and storage; 2.1.. Business and repair services; 375.Transportation, communications, and utility facilities; 6. Limited rRetail sales and office uses; of home improvement-geedsAools;-and machinery; 7. Fitness clubs and athletic instruction; 8. Trade and industrial schools; 4:9. Indoor entertainment; and 5-10. Adult entertainment. establishments; 6. Trade and industrial schools; 7. Major recreation facilities such as racetracks, arenas, amusement parks, exposition halls, and the like; developments 2. Restaurants which are accessory to the above uses; and 3. Temporary amusements, revival tents, and the like. d. Mixed Use category shall provide for the vertical or horizontal mixing of land uses within a single site in order to allow development and redevelopment in specific geographic areas of the City that take maximum advantage of existing utility systems and services; and promote compact development, safe and pedestrian-friendly streets, and provide transportation choices. All privately-initiated,land development located within any mixed use designation shall be required to submit a plan that includes a single unified design for the project_ and shall conform to any adopted redevelopment and design plan(s) for the arca covered by the designation. Future Land Use Maximum Density(du/ac) Designation or Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Mixed Use Low 20 du/acre and 2.5 FAR (excluding parking structures)* Mixed Use Medium 40 50 du/ac and 3.0 FAR (excluding parking (east of I-95) structures)** (A FAR of 3.5 may be considered for development abutting the Mixed Use High- Cere designation or meeting other locational criteria) City of Boynton Beach 1-7 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Mixed Use CoreHigh 80 du/ac and 4.0 FAR (excluding parking (east of 1-95) structures)*** Mixed use Suburban 20 du/ac and 1.0 FAR (excluding parking (west of I 95) etures) *Maximum density for projects located in Downtown TOD District shall be 25 Du/Ac **Maximum density for projects located in Downtown TOD District shall be 5-062 DU/AC. ***Maximum density for projects located in Downtown TOD District shall be 100 DU/AC. Note: In the area east of Federal Highway,the overall gross density shall not exceed 40 du/acre. In the Mixed Use designations the allowed uses will be limited to, but not necessary include, the following: 1. Business,professional and administrative offices; 2. Retail uses, personal services, business services which are compatible with retail uses; 3. Storage; 2.4.Marinas; 5. Indoor eEntertainment, recreation facilities, amusements, attractions and exposition halls; 3,6. Fitness clubs and athletic instruction; 47.Hotels; 8. Residentialuses with a gross density of '10 du/acas defined by the table above; 5:9.Health care services/facilities, group homes and nursing homes; 10. Places of worshipi 6711. , elementary and high Sschools and day-care services; 7,12. Governmental uses; and 8713. Home occupations. Land use types shall be permitted according to the following ranges, expressed as a percentage of the total area in this plan designation. The percentages shall be applied on an areawide basis but shall not be interpreted to require each development to have a mixture of uses. For the Mixed Use Low, Ranges of Allowable Percentages of Land Use wWithin the Area are: Residential 70%-905% Non-residential 1-05%-30% City of Boynton Beach 1-8 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 For the Mixed Use Medium, Ranges of Allowable Percentages of Land Use within the Area are: Residential 70%-90% Non-residential 10%-30% For the Mixed Use High, Ranges of Allowable Percentages of Land Use within the Area are: Residential 30%-70% Non-residential 30%-70% The cumulative development in these areas shall be monitored to ensure that the proportional mix of uses is achieved by the year 2025. In the Mixed Use Core designation, the allowed uses will be limited to, but not necessary include, the following: 1. Business, profes,ional and administrative offices; 2. Retail uses, personal services, business services which are 3. Entertainment, recreation facilities, amusements, attractions and exposition halls; 4. Hotels; 5. Residential uses with a gross density of 80 du/ac; however, in the arca east of Federal Highway within the Hurricane Evacuation Zone, the overall density for this land use designation shall not exceed 40 du/ac; 6. Places of worship, elementary, middle and high schools and day care services; 7. Governmental uses; and 8. Home occupations Land use types shall be permitted according to the following ranges, expressed as a—percentage of the total area in this plan basis but shall net be interpreted to • . . - . - - - . . • _ to have a mixture of uses. Ranges of Allowable Percentages of Land Use Within the Area: Residential 30% 70% Non residential 30% 70% City of Boynton Beach 1-9 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 The cumulative development in these areas shall be monitored to ensure that the proportional mix of uses is achieved by the year 2025. The Mixed Use Suburban designation encourages a mixture of the following uses: land use category; and, 27 All uses allowed above- in the Residential land use category. All land development located in the Mixed Use Suburban catego _ . •- _ . - - - - -single unified plan for the project, which encourages synergy between proposed uses, promotes pedestrian or multi modal linkages, maximizes usable open spaces and public spaces, and establishes design objectives for the project. Land use activities shall be illustrated on the master plan and arc permissible according to the following ranges, expressed as a percentage of net area in this plan category, which does not include areas dedicated solely to roadways, drainage or recreation tracts. The percentages shall require development with a mixture of such uses. For projects containing 100% vertical mixed use: Residential 15% 85% Non residential 15% 85% In all other projects: Minimum 10% of net land-area must be vertical mixed use; -and Maximum of 80% may be single use residential; and Maximum of 20% may be single use commercial The cumulative development in these areas shall be monitored with each site plan to ensure that the proportion of mixed uses is maintained. The mix of uses proposed for any land - • - . . - - - - - • - .. . ;: 5x-shall be reviewed for aesthetics, design quality and physical compatibility with adjacent land uses; shall be required to submit a plan—that—includes a single unified design of the City of Boynton Beach 1-10 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 b. Development of Regional Impact (DRI) category shall consist of all approved DRIs. Each DRI shall adhere to the conditions contained within its adopted Development Order as amended from time to time. The approved development amounts for each land use type for each DRI are found below. Minimum and maximum limits on development represent a 30% variation from approved levels. Development beyond those levels would represent a Substantial Deviation pursuant to the requirements of Subparagraph (b) of Subsection (19), Chapter 380.06, Florida Statutes. 1. The Renaissance Commons (fka Motorola) Development of Regional Impact (DRI), approved by Ordinance 79-36, as most recently amended by Ordinance 04-013 (the "Development Order"), is a multiple-use project proposed to contain multi-family residential, commercial and office uses. Consistent with the Renaissance Commons DRI Development Order, the approved land uses and intensities shall be as follow: Land Use Minimum-Maximum Intensity High density Residential 1,085 du to 2,016 du Office Commercial 173,460 sf to 322,140 sf Local Retail/General Commercial 149,100 sf to 276,900 sf Traffic generation for the Renaissance Commons DRI shall not exceed 1,634 p.m. peak hour trips (For compliance with Article 12, Traffic Performance Standards of the Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code). 2. The Boynton Beach Mall Development of Regional Impact (DRI), approved in Palm Beach County by resolution R-74- 343, and most recently amended by City of Boynton Beach Resolution 05-049, is a single use retail mall. Consistent with the Boynton Beach Mall DRI Development Order, the approved land use and intensity shall be as follow: Land Use Minimum-Maximum Intensity City of Boynton Beach 1-11 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Local Retail Commercial *Gross Leasable Area 808,107 gla* to 1,500,771 gla Traffic generation for the Boynton Beach Mall DRI shall not exceed 3,306 p.m. peak hour trips (For compliance with Article 12, Traffic Performance Standards of the Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code) as approved in the ADA dated May 7, 1974. 3. The Quantum Park (fka Boynton Beach Park of Commerce) Development of Regional Impact (DRI) approved by City of Boynton Beach Ordinance 084-51, and most recently amended by Ordinance 06 07512-001, is a mixed use project containing industrial, office, commercial, residential and governmental/institutional uses. Consistent with the Quantum Park DRI Development Order, the approved land uses and intensities shall be as follows: Land Use Minimum-Maximum Intensity High Density Residential 1,334 du to 2,477 du Office Commercial 446,530 sf to 829,270 sf Local Retail/General Commercial 500,506 sf to 929,512 sf Industrial 1,205,890 sf to 2,239,510 sf Governmental/Institutional 239,510 sf to 443,947 sf Traffic generation for the Quantum Park DRI shall not exceed 8,058 p.m. peak hour trips (For compliance with Article 12, Traffic Performance Standards of the Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code) as approved in the ADA dated December 18, 1984. f. Public and Private GovernmentaVInstitutional category shall include sites which are occupied by city hall, public works complexes, hospitals, libraries, utility plants, cemeteries, and civic or community centers, places of worship, and public and private schools. Land within this designation shall have a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0. The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not necessarily include, the following: City of Boynton Beach 1-12 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 1. Government office buildings, libraries, police and fire stations; 2. Utility plants, stations, and substations; 3. Government storage and maintenance facilities; 4. Other government-owned or-operated uses; 5. Public schools, places of worship, private schools, day- care services; 6. Hospitals, . . . • . • - • ; .6-.7. Medical facilities as accessory; 8. Social and civic clubs or organizations; 9. Retail sales, restaurants as accessory; 10. Cemeteries; civic and community centers, and their ancillary outdoor recreation facilities; and,- 11. Funeral homes. g. Recreational category shall include active and passive recreation facilities and parks that are both publicly owned and privately owned. It shall be the policy of the City that all land acquired for public parks, excluding those which are located in planned zoning districts shall be placed in the Recreational land use and zoning category within five years of acquisition. Development within this designation shall have a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.50 The uses allowed in this land use category shall be limited to, but shall not necessarily include, the following: 1. Public parks and recreational facilities; 2. Golf courses; 3. Private parks and recreation facilities; 4. Indoor entertainment as accessory; 3,5.The aters; 6. Social and civic clubs and organizations; 4-7.Governmental offices; 8. Civic and community centers ancillary to—outdoor recreational facilities. 9. Museums; 10. Medical facilities as accessory; and 5,11. Retail sales, restaurants as accessory. h. Conservation shall be applied to any natural areas acquired within the City for the purpose of conserving or protecting natural resources or environmental quality. These areas may be used for wildlife management, passive recreation and City of Boynton Beach 1-13 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 environmental restoration/protection. No development is allowed in the Conservation land use category other than site improvements to support uses that are deemed appropriate and consistent with the function of the designated area. The City shall coordinate with Palm Beach County to designate environmentally sensitive lands that are publicly acquired within the incorporated area as Conservation. Conservation Overlay: The uses, densities and intensities allowed in this land use category shall be the same as for the underlying land use category, however, in accordance with the policies contained in the Conservation Element, a minimum of 25% of native habitat occurring on any development site shall be preserved; furthermore, mangroves which occur on these sites shall be preserved consistent with federal, state, and Palm Beach County regulations, and policies contained in the Strategic Regional Policy Plan. The City may allow reasonable intensification of the remainder of sites in this category above the intensities which are generally permitted for the purpose of preserving more than 25% of the native habitat on site. Policy 1.3.2 The City shall continue to administer land development regulations that address and regulate the following: a. All land uses identified on the Future Land Use Map; b. The coordination of future land uses with the appropriate topography and soil conditions; c. Compatibility of adjacent land uses and buffering and screening of uses; d. The subdivision of land; e. Signage; f. Areas subject to seasonal or periodic flooding and provisions for drainage and stormwater management; g. The protection of environmentally sensitive lands, water wellfields and aquifer recharge areas; h. Access mManagement; i. On-site vehicular circulation, parking lots and loading areas designed and sized to provide the maximum reasonable degree of safety and convenience; j. The provision of open space; k. The protection of known and discovered archaeological sites; 1. The identification, documentation, and preservation-of historic and cultural resources; City of Boynton Beach 1-14 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 m. The protection of natural resources; and, n. The availability of facilities and services at adopted levels of service concurrent with the impacts of development. Objective 1.4 The City shall encourage innovative land development regulations that implement this Comprehensive Plan. Measurability: Number of amendments to the land development regulations that foster innovative regulations consistent with the objective. Policy 1.4.1 The City shall encourage a mixture of quality light industrial, commercial and office uses within commercial and industrial districts where such projects would not create significant land use conflicts and adequate public facilities are available to serve such uses. Policy 1.4.2 The City shall continue to modify land development regulations as needed to make them more effective or less burdensome in achieving goals and objectives of this Plan, and to seek innovative regulatory solutions to promote economic development and sustainability initiatives. Objective 1.5 Land development shall be accomplished in a manner which minimizes erosion, flooding, and other problems due to topography. Measurability: Incidences of flooding, erosion and other problems due to topography in new development projects. Policy 1.5.1 The City shall continue to enforce regulations that prohibit the destruction of oceanfront dunes. Policy 1.5.2 The City shall continue to enforce regulations requiring that all buildings shall be constructed with the minimum first floor elevation above the 100 year flood elevation. Construction of buildings, structures, and infrastructure shall comply with the City's Flood Damage Prevention OrdinanceFlood Prevention Code which shall comply with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program, and the Florida Building Code, as well as applicable regulations of the South Florida Water Management District and Lake Worth Drainage District. City of Boynton Beach 1-15 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Policy 1.5.3 The City shall continue to adopt and enforce regulations that prohibit the removal of rock or soil from property, except to the extent necessary to prepare a site for development. Policy 1.5.4 The City shall continue to enforce regulations to provide that the grading of development sites shall take into consideration the existing and future grade of adjacent properties and rights-of-way. Objective 1.6 The City shall coordinate future land uses with soil conditions so that urban land uses are prohibited in locations where it is not economical to remove or treat unsuitable soils that would adversely affect the performance of infrastructure, buildings and other structures, and drainage. Furthermore, the City shall require land development and construction to be accomplished in such a manner so as to prevent unsuitable soils from adversely affecting the performance of infrastructure, building and other structures,and drainage. Measurability: Number of development orders or permits denied because of unsuitable soil conditions. Policy 1.6.1 The City shall continue to adopt and enforce regulations to prohibit development of urban land uses where the removal or treatment of unsuitable soils would be uneconomical, provide that unstable soils shall be removed in all construction and land development sites where these soils would affect the performance of infrastructure, drainage, and buildings or other structures. Policy 1.6.2 The City shall continue to adopt and enforce regulations to require that soils be tested and results of same submitted with subdivision plans and building permit applications, in accordance with the Florida Building Code. Policy 1.6.3 The City shall continue to adopt and enforce regulations that require subdivisions to be designed and constructed so as to remove unstable or impervious soils which would adversely affect the performance of buildings, structures, infrastructure, or drainage. Objective 1.7 The City shall strive to eliminate-improve blighted residential neighborhoods and business districts through the ad-option-and implementation of the Community Redevelopment Plans within the c-ommer-etal-a� .r-esfd-en4Community Redevelopment Area. City of Boynton Beach 1-16 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 ''moi eludes areas ast of I 95, notably in-the Federal Highway corridor, the Heart-e�-en . - Measurability: Number of redevelopment plans adopted or amended for Tthe 2916 Community Redevelopment Plan implementation progressAre-a Policy 1.7.1 The City shall consider follow the recommendations of the adopted Community Redevelopment Plans and design guidelines to the maximum extent feasible when reviewing all requests for land use amendments anti rezonings development applications pertaining to for property within the Community Redevelopment areas. Policy 1.7.2 The City shall encourage land assembly to promote large-scale redevelopment and infill projects. Policy 1.7.3 The City shall require that designs for redevelopment and infill projects encourage the use of public transit, pedestrian and bicycle travel as alternatives to the car and shall maximize personal safety. Policy 1.7.4 By the end of 2017, tThe City shall evaluate continuing a need for redevelopment plans in-for specific areas of the City that are not within the City's designated Community Redevelopment Area. If an evaluation determines such a need, the development of such plans shall be added to staff work program. Objective 1.8 The City shall discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl and shall facilitate by continuing to promote a compact urban development pattern that provides opportunities to more efficiently use ad -opof infrastructure, land, and other resources and services, by-c�c-en#T-atin morr-e int-ensive growth ,;,a.;,, t e r,;y, and-t e—Git s u-t41ity-servicc area. Measurability: Approved "compact" projects Number of development applications denied because of evidence of proliferation of urban sprawl. Policy 1.8.1 The City shall provide water and sewer service, according to appropriate contribution requirements, to all existing and proposed urban land uses within the water and sewer service areas delineated in the Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer Sub-Elements, up to the densities and intensities which-were-utilized in the 2015 . . . . - ; ems. 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan City of Boynton Beach 1-17 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Policy 1.8.2 The City shall further discourage urban sprawl by; A. Preventing the presence or frequency of the primary indicators of urban sprawl through continuous Continuing to promoteion e compact developments within the City's utility service areas, while requiring the maximization of all public services for each development in the most cost effective manner possible; and B. Requiring, in all future development and redevelopment in the City, land use patterns that are non-strip in nature and demonstrate the ability to attract and encourage a functional mix of uses. Objective 1.9 _ . . . . . densities and intensities will be encouraged in the Urban Core. Pur-su-an4–te–S-eetion-380.06(2)(e), Florida Statutes and Rule 28 .! ' 4 ., - • - 7. .1 Business District, as depicted on the Future Land Use Map, is hereby established to standard . developments approved after the effective date of the MI; • . • . . . • ! inancc 03 039). Measurability: Number of developments approved in accordance with the objective. Policy 1.9.1 For residential, hotel, office or retail developments, the applicable guidelines and standards of Rule 28 21.014(10), F. A. C. shall increase by 50 percent. Policy 1.9.2 The applicable multi use guidelines and standards shall increase by 100%, provided that one land use of the multi use development is - . , . . . esidential development . . . : - than 35 percent of the city's applicable residential threshold. Policy 1.9.3 If any portion of a proposed development is located outside the delineated Urban Central Business District, the increased guidelines-anael-staftel-aids shall not apply. Objective 1.109 The City shall reduce, and eventually eliminate, uses that are inconsistent with the character of the City, or with adopted redevelopment plans, . . •. . development.plans Measurability: Number of inconsistent uses reduced or eliminated within the planning period. • City of Boynton Beach 1-18 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Policy 1.109.1 New development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the guidelines policies of the Future Land Use Element and conform to the Future Land Use Map future land use change . or, if applicable, comply with the future land use recommendations of the CRA Community Redevelopment Plan and any future redevelopment plans. Policy 1.109.2 The City shall actively work toward the elimination of uses that are incompatible with surrounding uses and shall consider amending the zoning regulations to require that all nonconforming uses determined to be severely incompatible with the character of the community will be phased out through an amortization schedule. IPolicy 1.109.3 All attached single-family, condominium, and cooperative dwellings which exist at the time of the adoption of this comprehensive plan shall be construed to be in conformance with the densities shown on the Future Land Use Map, regardless of the existing density, with respect to the continuance, repair, and reconstruction of same, unless the entire site occupied by such dwellings is cleared and redeveloped, in which case, the maximum density shall be that which is shown on the Future Land Use Plan. Map or is recommended by the CRA Community Redevelopment Plan. Policy 1.109.4 Dwellings, which arc built on nonconforming lots with a reasonable lot area and on which construction is permitted in the zoning regulations, shall be construed to conform to the densities shown on the Future Land Use PlanMap. I Policy 1.10.95 The City shall continue to use regulations requiring buffering of incompatible land uses as set forth in the City's land development regulations. Objective 1.10 The City shall manage its planning, regulatory and utility services to steer future population concentrations away from the Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA), which is defined as the area below the elevation of the category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model Objective 1.11 Coastal—High-Hazard Ar a population densities shall not—be sh 11-,x -e-i:imited:4o-tI+osc ar laanued-to-acc unedate City of Boynton Beach 1-19 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 such development thro z h-rhe-pre ision of eat ublic facilities and services. S - - -minimum standards for High t - . - . - . . Florida Building.Code. Measurability: Number of developments approved in accordance with the objective. Policy 1.11.1 The City shall adopt th- - • .. . - - . . . line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from 14u4 -i4c-arcs (SLOSH) corn Iei4 d storm.surge inodeLf- I Policy 1.101-.21 The City shall not approve any increases in hotel/motel beds and residential densities in the Coastal High-Hazard Area that would increase evacuation times above the 16 hours level of service for out-of-county hurricane evacuation for a category 5 storm event as measured on the Saffir-Simpson scale as provided in Section 163.3148(9)(a), F. S. Policy 1.11.3 The City shall annually demonstrate hurricane shelter space availability for at least 20% of the population increase within the within the hurricane vulnerability zone. In the event the City is unabl- stratehufricane--shelter space mailability, the City-shall coordinate withom'-al m Beach County Emergency Management and---tine Red Cross to-provide adequate hurricane shelter space within a timely manner. The City shall also participate in a long term, Com - •: •, . - - 've shelter program coordinated with publierprivate, non profit organizations to ensure adequate shelter space is available for the long term needs-of the T-CEA-and-the County. Policy 1.101.24 By 2017, The City shall amend the Land Development Regulations to prohibit discourage hospitals, congregate living facilities for persons with special needs, nursing homes, and the like from locating within Coastal High-Hazard Area and FEMA-defined Special Flood Hazard Area, and shall also encourage such existing facilities to relocate to safer locations within the City. Objective 1.112 The City shall promote the development of a variety of rental and owner-occupied, single- and multi-family housing and-housing for a broad range of income groups, diverse cultures and for groups with special needs, r,o as to balance tone-mix of residential City of Boynton Beach 1-20 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 uses and to protect residential environments by preventing or minimizing land use conflicts. Measurability: Number of developments approved in accordance with the objective. IPolicy 1.112.1 The City shall continue efforts to encourage a variety of housing choices by allowing a full range of residential densities to accommodate a diversity of housing choices including, single family, multi-family, manufactured and mobile dwellings and group homes. I Policy 1.121.2 The City shall continue to maintain and improve the character ofthe existing single-family and lower-density neighborhoods, by preventing conversions to higher densities, except when consistent with adjacent land uses, contributes to the implementation of adopted redevelopment plans, or furthers the City's affordable housing programs. I Objective 1.123 The City shall continue to encourage the provision of workforce housing to maintain a diversified and sustainable City having character and sense of community where people can live and work in the same area. Measurability: Increase in the number of workforce housing units produced in the City. I Policy 1.132.1 The City shall continue to utilize the Workforce Housing Program to facilitate the construction of affordable rental and for-sale housing units. Policy 1.132.2 In order to be granted higher densities possible in the Special High Density Residential and mixed use , Mixed Use, and Mixed Use Core future land use designations, established percentages of the residential development must be affordable to Low Income and Moderate Income households. IPolicy 1.124.3 The Workforce Housing Program shall continue to offer developers alternatives to on-site provision of affordable units,which include: 1. Payment in-lieu contributions; 2. Land donation within the City; 3. Off-site construction of units; and 4. Purchase and donation of existing market rate units to be donated to the city or sold to eligible households. City of Boynton Beach 1-21 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Policy 1.12a.4 All workforce housing units constructed under the program shall remain affordable for a period of thirty (30)years through the use of restrictive covenants. Policy 1.12 .5 The City shall continue to explore innovative development regulations, the use of prefabricated housing, including regulations regarding non-conforming lots and other policy tools to provide increased access to affordable housing. I Objective 1.143 The City shall continue to protect native habitat, and preserve wetlands. Measurability: Number of areas or sites protected. Policy 1.14.1 The City shall continue to enforce regulations requiring the preservation of 25% of all the area occupied by "A", "B", and "C" rated native plants on sites of- 10 or more acres classified "Conservation Overlay" and shall require that these standards are placed as conditions of approval for development orders and permits where applicable. Objective 1.15 The City will continue to expand through annexation of enclaves, pockets and other contiguous properties. Measurability: Number of annexations processed. Policy1.15.1 The City shall continue to promote the orderly annexation of lands consistent with Chapter 171, Florida Statutes, and the Palm Beach County Annexation Policy. Policy 1.15.2 The City shall utilize four methods of annexation: 1. Voluntary annexation by petition of owner; 2. Annexation by interlocal agreement with Palm Beach County; 3. Compliance with pre annexation Execution of the annexation clause in water service agreements from with the City; and 3. Annexation of enclaves; and 4. Referendum. Policy 1.15.3 The City shall require that property owners requesting annexation into the City concurrently apply for land use amendment and rezoning to the City's land use classification and zoning district. Reclassification and rezoning of properties annexed through city- City of Boynton Beach 1-22 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 initiated actions can be postponed for up to 6 months unless improvements are requested. Objective 1.16 The City shall continue its involvement in the process of coordination and collaboration between the County, local governments, and the School District in the planning and siting of public school facilities in coordination with planned infrastructure and public facilities. Measurability: Number of public school facilities developed or redeveloped within the City. Policy 1.16.1 The City of Boynton Beach shall coordinate and provide for expedited review of development proposals with the School District during the development review process to ensure integration of public school facilities with surrounding land uses and the compatibility of uses with schools. Policy 1.16.2 There shall be no significant environmental conditions and significant historical resources on a proposed site that cannot be mitigated or otherwise preclude development of the site for a public educational facility. Policy 1.16.3 The proposed site shall be suitable or adaptable for development in accordance with applicable water management standards, and shall not be in conflict with the adopted or officially accepted plans of the South Florida Water Management District, or any applicable Stormwater Utility or Drainage District. Policy 1.16.4 The proposed location shall comply with the provisions of the Coastal Zone Management Element of the comprehensive plan, if applicable to the site. Policy 1.16.5 The City of Boynton Beach shall encourage the location of schools proximate to urban residential areas by: • Assisting the School District in identifying funding and/or construction opportunities (including developer participation or City Of Boynton Beach capital budget expenditures) for sidewalks, traffic signalization, access, water, sewer, drainage and other infrastructure improvements; • Providing for the review for all school sites as indicated in Policy 1.16.1 above; and, • Allowing schools as a permitted use within all urban residential City of Boynton Beach 1-23 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 land use categories. Policy 1.16.6 The City of Boynton Beach shall coordinate with the School District for the collocation of public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and community centers with schools, to the extent possible, as sites for these public facilities and schools are chosen and development plans prepared. Objective 1.17 The City shall pursue economic development opportunities to support a competitive and diversified economy, and a good • quality of life for residents. Measurability: Number of actions taken in accordance with the objective. Policy 1.17.1 The City shall continue to review the Land Development Regulations to improve approval processes and to remove unnecessary hurdles hindering industrial and commercial uses that create jobs, contribute to the tax base, and accommodate market trends. Policy 1.17.2 The City shall preserve industrial land for industrial and job- generating purposes; will work to ensure these sites are utilized to their full potential as development and redevelopment occurs, and will encourage private investment through targeted incentives Policy 1.17. 3 The City shall monitor the amount of land available for industrial/commercial development and, by the end of 2014Z, review the Future Land Use and Official Zoning maps for recommendations pertaining to current location and potential expansion of industrial and commercial districts. Policy 1.17.4 Future redevelopment plans for areas outside of the CRA shall ensure that any loss of land with industrial or general commercial designations through a recommended reclassification to other uses will be offset by expansion of such land in other locations. Policy 1.17.5 Re-classifications to industrial use of lands adjacent to industrial districts can proceed only if lot consolidation is deemed adequate and screening is provided to minimize impacts on adjacent residential uses. City of Boynton Beach 1-24 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Policy 1.17.6 The City shall continue to apply Economic Development Benefits review criteria to all rezoning and Future Land Use Map amendment requests to limit the conversion of industrial and commercial land to other uses. Polis � 17 ' T-ke—Gishall preserve industrial land for industrial anddjeb- gencra4 pulp e - ; .. • - - - • • • . -e-utilizcd to will encourage private reinvestment through targeted incentives. Policy 1.17.3 By the end of 2014, the City shall review the Land—Development Regulations to improve approval processes and to remove unnecessary hurdles hindering industrial and commercial uses that create jobs, contribute to the tax base, and accommodate market trends. I Policy 1.17.4-7 The City shall restrict the non-industrial use of industrial lands to uses that are of a type, size and number so as to be complementary to industrial activities, and that do not deplete the supply of industrial land, and do not create potential land use conflicts with industrial activities. Policy 1.17.7 The City shall protect industrial lands from encroachment by other land uses that would reduce the economic viability of industrial lands. Policy 1.167.8 By the end of 2016, Tthe City shall consider recommendations of cr ate anthe 2016 Economic Development Strategic Plan when amending and adopt it into the new Economic Development Element of this its Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations to promote economic growth and job creation. Policy 1.16.8 By the end of 2017, the City shall amend the Land Development regulations to facilitate implementation of the Economic Development Element and the underlying Economic Development Strategic Plan. • Policy 1.176.9 The City shall continue to coordinate economic development efforts • with the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach Business Development Board. City of Boynton Beach 1-25 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element • Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Objective 1.18 The City shall encourage transit-supportive land development patterns to promote multi-modal transportation and increased mobility. Measurability: Volume of transit ridership within the City and the Downtown TOD district; change in density and development intensity within the Downtown TOD district Policy 1.18.1 The City shall continue to _implement the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) approach, as described in the 2012 Florida Department of Transportation's TOD Guidebook, to manage future growth within the Downtown TOD District (a 1/2 mile radius around the intersection of Ocean Avenue and the Florida East Coast rail corridor, which is the anticipated location of the Downtown Boynton Beach Station for the planned commuter Tri-Rail Coastal Link service on the FEC Corridorl. This area will be referred as the Downtown TOD District hcreforth. The inner 1/4-mile core of this District shall be designed to accommodate the greatest density and intensity of development. I Policy 1.182.2 The City shall aim to transform the Downtown TOD District area into an active, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly activity zone, supporting new housing to increase potential ridership, intensifying land development activity, and adding amenities and destination uses for future transit riders. The City shall strive to achieve this goal through facilitating compact, high density and intensity development of a varied mix of land uses. Specifically, the City shall: a. The City shall mMaintain both a maximum and minimum residential density within the 1/4 mile area around the future station for all zoning districts with the underlying Mixed-Use Core High or Mixed- Use Medium future land use classifications. b. The standard maximumAllow -density increase of up to 25% for properties classified Special High Density Residential, Mixed Use Low, Mixed Use Medium or Mixed Use-Go-ie High;and located within the Downtown TOD District.,can be increased by up to 25%. c. The City shall mMonitor the number of residential units approved within the Downtown TOD District for City of Boynton Beach 1-26 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 conformance with thresholds established for the TCEA, and coordinate as appropriate with the Palm Beach County Emergency Department regarding provision of adequate hurricane shelter space to accommodate population growth. d. The City shall eEnsure that new development contributes to the creation of an enhanced pedestrian environment through well-located public plazas, expanded public sidewalks, and pedestrian-scaled street and block structure for maximized internal and external connectivity. Policy 1.18.3 The City shall incorporate maintain the planned Tri Rail Coastal Link service and the Downtown TOD District into o the Future Land Use Map,and revise redevelopment plans as appropriate. Policy 1.18.4 The City shall monitor changes over time in the density and intensity of development within the Downtown TOD District (cumulatively and individually on development parcels), total . numbers of residential units and jobs, and the percentage composition of land uses, including ratio of jobs-to-housing. This data shall be collected every five years and distributed to relevant public agencies involved in regional transportation planning and service. Objective 1.19 The city shall continue to identify, document, and preserve historic and cultural resources. Measurability: Number of areas or sites added to the Boynton Beach Register of Historic Places and the Florida Master Site File. Policy 1.19.1 The City shall continue to maintain and update "The City of Boynton Beach Historic Sites Survey" and the Florida Master Site File. Policy 1.19.2 The City shall continue to maintain and update "The Boynton Beach Register of Historic Places" and the "National Register of Historic Places". Policy 1.19.3 The City shall continue processing additions to "The Boynton Beach Register of Historic Places". City of Boynton Beach 1-27 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Policy 1.19.4 Historic and cultural resources identified in "The Boynton Beach Register of Historic Places" shall be incorporated into the Future Land Use Map series and shall be protected from development and redevelopment activities through the approved review process. Policy 1.19.5 The City's land development regulations shall continue to provide protection for historic and cultural resources. Policy 1.19.6 The City shall, through the enforcement of pertinent regulations, continue to require that, in the event of prior knowledge of any archaeological site on a development site, or the discovery of archaeological artifacts during project construction, the developer shall stop construction in that area and immediately notify the Bureau of Archaeological Research in the Florida Department of State. Proper protection of such resources to the satisfaction of the bureau shall be provided by the developer. Policy 1.19.7 The City shall continue to meet the criteria necessary for participation in the Certified Local Government Program. Objective 1.20 The City shall continue to pursue funding opportunities and offer incentives that will contribute to the preservation of historic and cultural resources. Measurability: The amount of funding received and number incentives awarded. Policy 1.20.1 The City shall continue to pursue grant funding for projects that contribute to the preservation of historic and cultural resources. Policy 1.20.2 The City shall continue to offer incentives that will contribute to the preservation of historic and cultural resources. Objective 1.21 The City shall continue to identify and provide educational opportunities to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of historic and cultural resources. Measurability: Number of opportunities identified and provided. Policy 1.21.1 The City shall continue to increase awareness and understanding of historic and cultural resources for educational and heritage tourism purposes. City of Boynton Beach 1-28 Date:June 3,2014 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendments:14-1ESR Ordinance 14-003 Policy 1.21.2 The City shall continue to work with heritage and educational organizations to increase awareness and understanding of historic and cultural resources. 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'kali q! , .�J,��@■■[ h, : J► o� ! r- TLI'gG t••,...,,E€. ® unn_E "Izeitt. mai II tis i ` i irtirrek,,,,41i444,,,..R,,,: r. .,, ....L.."... „iltrw111 -67, x .s tr v L„,+,1-1-11 .�■�."._.,._T_ .L 1�J,71- JrAom E 1ts-iiil ..,. t r mom^.11 a d 74 1211 ����� Ir1 r,,Ridge B 7 t..r�,,r7;v'"�E.. 2 I' 1 ; Vi 1: .117111.141 u-Ligillellimtilfr/mill egligitramAiiiiaR1110P ��.�a.�.� � 13iS Kt1 v I ■ ,‘" ,...,,,,nm...: .1 „s" d wmlu� Legends ■■7 r � �� ; �� �rifr—'. 1 � �,;..' ■�1 RIL a,*.lE...2 i 5 t E ik•f'SII altiftati'1 ii 1 e IE: �lCn EEii S LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(LDR); Ili 0 It i`t ..1mti a 1[-Apse , ' F;:..la FN',^ '4' (I,IIr ,`Wt�—k current Max.5D.U./Acre; proposed J E t 6 iiwI '•u P P J aja.7 : °t�. _ al l . increase to 7.5 DU/Acre [(J "1"11 r h�`ar'io{F Iii 7~_ • Inm f: f I i•' -E 1,-rte i►vlll�1 i [ n!!y:~ 4,,Il til rr 1...., �l; MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(MOD1, , i 1 Plr iti _� � lii:� r... .1i1�� . 1�P �E� 't� fi. �t I j_:I��x+�l��('1;��14�i#-•P Max.7.50 D.U./Acre to be eliminated; properties ■ , ti � ,4, classified MODR to be reclassified to L ro i li :'e,■■■iF ili I= f ri glik �,0I �'� ig_14,, �1r4 �r ,Indrt i.1 r oilel a ei:4 .r.n ice;[i!! �, R1 ie �`- IE art""^""'� 5 1 I lit`c '71161 r 1 1 S MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(MEDR); z bs, r i 1{ n, �. r< rte • °,�' All E as gtiE E current Max. 10 D.U./Acre;proposed density '•11 w" ' r� p•ff°� P P / I r\ e ws.,... t{ r" t c >f�11I n -!' increase to 11 D.U./Acre °,, Ike .. •-`, 3 '� I t�E' s E"Y r I �' ` M. 1,rnii\ {r t/id�s�y c 07,^0 •I R �" n11'.. 03.11:01977i11.1141.!.4"..4. j 3.11: 1 rri r1C — ";iiSIDENTIAL(HDR); I I'? Ef L C i '1G' NJ ,d ; . currentHIMax.DENSITYH DEU./Acre; HDR properties `�Tyars" r»�"� �.. a s', r'"7.211111511A41111411 0�C i gri� ' u to be reclassified to MEDR, HDR for new development with a density of 15 D.U./Acre ,,,,no`:,a,d,._, s . V i "`i °• [�l -ee'er i3, jV_a � Nill SPECIAL HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(SHDR) t Q►. /�ILI,,i1;;;;;;I:,t;[1'[gi , iit'� to®° ;��ElrMax.20 D.0/Acre: no changesjl:w rr�` 1 „zu EE 1-. - ="�:4t1ti:�,`�7',:f is��i'i3, //� v ,it' E leslf-t4 ',{ :�'e. u n1 s< �i.E1E i :i. �La ,YEA �r,�rE a,a e O CRA Boundary ! ,. mac--;, a 44741:04-7-F.:;. 1uanl ifte o.,-It (!! ” m i2 „lie ��..\�/ � .E£ \�n•l••ytla l'' G�®■®R d TCEABoundary 1 .� rut.i. rpi \ E 1 % :iu nor ? 3 { e.. .. ,I �'_""E iii .... �� ®Downtown TOD District Boundary "e 7" °r 1'_` �.` IEv i t,"°r{°___'1�J Eu•1� 1 o. 1 e -3Y:7,A4aL�{ i"f 5� pkir '!J}I ! Y�ri .�i irt3trliTlil • i '... L . ilt iC +iI sI,l� ttt i ,igttil6:4 +• ',.%. • . '� • • �nic.LtL�■ E :iUF l E,. ,� Ri. ,- tmiia - a7 !ilmIv 3470E � 7h B AtE € ' CTE �EE ��Gg�ewia � w1un : 'x ' CS. iiT .2.,--„,-...7-,L' . . �`•Y 1,�,. o / A '' Nik •� I y L. 0 a°�� 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 iMiles Source:Palm Beach County GIS Digital Data 2006-2015 (`0: _ ':Q ; Copyrigght Palm Beach County Florida 2006-2015 7`-.� E' All rights reserved-Subject to a Licence Agreement EXHIBIT B2a CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH 2026 FUTURE LAND USE PROPERTIES CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED MIXED USE a.r.., --- — - ---------- e Y� 1 111111 ,,--==.. f 1th Av:[1IIN MEN IIItl1t i ,� 1 I III 1 0 ,-;.----:*-T-6--, �c. 11111■ IIIIIIIUII�IIIL'=1I11111111111'6 i q1-311111111 1r 1I I{I��IIIIII ` ' �_, .� �. IIID 1 :.,,� lv r .s.,ae EN 111iui�11111111IIIIIIrIIII■i1__ o 1 1 I 111 11hIIIllllllillfRi ■:, I I HHJJJHI �,. fir., �11I11III• N T1�■imp17072 - 5...in I ..1'12 L 1111. x,,..44 E l l l l �� tj . mini fCtI111► I. S !! 1 �' 1 � I .II..,1,1., 0 187.5 375 750 1,125 1,50F0 ■lWjL k17-111 11Now ■■ ■■■■�# oU1.1W ELL ,, viii= =iii GS Et . 2_ =4th Ave° � 11111111l = a� a �E 3 id A`�e- . ,' .11 I., .. . P2ndA 1 I 11 II1 1 [ l o 1 1 NE 1st •ve i4E1 st •v• v1 : . I 1 11 J 1 Ill .'_11L MEM i :ritwi • al 'ir11 f aE�0: EXHIBIT B3a CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH 2026 FUTURE LAND USE PROPERTIES CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED MIXED USE SUBURBAN bih N B ou o ir 21. II I — —— ill:ii. g = billiell Ill_ ' aston' : � �rll. I_J1 m 1-1 1 _ C. •.1. T`�� r� 1111111 1.111 • i___c L i ■ 1I1'I n'nlu ' ❑ rkl3idg S . IPSO uni til 1.1.11I il 1011111111M we fp 111 2 . 1,1,1i•Tm• 1LliliirigillllIIj _..�. _ r oRmr...,4i ° t rm 13 ii a1' 1111meg a. a 1gAad YC e i 111111� �• �■ ll i 0I jjn . s? � ? a r;x, �1 4111 . y.� •� Ili ■■ 111■t:! �� . .■■ ■ Sn.T,° tx`A •♦1 ' Tim,"i . i■M 1 ♦ lawwameN II J ., it . ....,.la am rea 1 i u rn l ■_ �■ =5 1 LLL�i 131i'Eli��liYtl ■ ri■. LJIiU �- ��p m I nu nn lrr/ '' ■ 1 � � I , p II 5 ■ ■� /L�1i7..v..„,ffl 1 ..■ ■■._ 4 ■ 1ma 11 - 1• ■ I le OM 'u►�L' 'Ell 1 •:� 1 la ilL . N1/1roulr. s� .4-w N r 11 ir . hi a litgZLJD: /■■'. ` damigi. , Imo, al l wool" b is � �'111 IIIA ° � umi vo ► /■■■I , ♦ .Ili Nom i I Nom 11111101111111' ail 14:111.11:-(e7 IIII ki:pin: _ iii., 11 II • No 14 4, 10 \ 1 III il . In* ■ t! ]C 1■■1�1111 ■ Naos" 11.. tree 3 :1 ■■, ratio: / 1.111111. 111. .�• riE.:11111-1-11Willalit�i�31[�11..1 mita mi FUZZ=ON. 1111L7�I11111 it r *WYE 1111.. 1111111 ' ��� 1�� .0 II�Ll N a 11111// ■�� .41 al klmm■■�►+ '\ 1�111� _ -,41,& /. e yj- W'`Iy-E i0 S O µ.W'U `,/L} -, Vl 0 180 360 720 1.080 1,440 Feet 3'orv �' Source:Palm Beach County GIS Digital Data 2006-2015 1.This property is restricted to a maximum 1,120 residential Copyright Palm Beach County Florida 2006-2015 units,10,000 sf of commercial office use and 149,000 sf of All rights reserved-Subject to a Licence Agreement local retail commercial use. EXHIBIT B2b CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH 2026 FUTURE LAND USE PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATIONS OF MIXED USE PROPERTIES I . E12tF.Av•I 1thAv: Ilit, , RIFi BM � Ili r-0r; --—I 1 i, 1111! `" 11h11':_IIIIIIIIIIII�I ---_� ° -- INTO 111hiiR11111111 IIIIIIIIIII■Id !,,: ..-` _', -:::=7.,-,6,j,) P' i!64 !!" iIbLuLu _` I IW ��aT $,07 I VW!:f _.%1 I IA N • �I 1.1 !9III z �_ •,i�,'�- ■;■.• .,1m�11i,,Atit��16 7 ilis • --■mIin ��1 W E ,7 ■,,�1 10111. It s I,N,l,, I MXM .bliIL' !I/ I4/j I•I 0 187.5 375 750 1125 1Sillil� Feel 41li■O"r"5 I!i ' 4th Ave. 21 IIIIIUMME e /Q0 Lni — ,,-- i ■ _i. . �■ 1 ,-Il�o�ie. :-..TAFF. °..u:Ile 2nd A lM■1iiiiiiiii/. �JJ ¢• m :id. NE 1st 'we VE 'MN „ a os • Nom — —��` 52 cl.romfi ISM IIr ; .1w st ' SE 1 ,E r I! —i diol J I_ 1/1 — 1 SE2nd ' - Iiigiw . _a 'it I is 11jciII Illll 11;m1 M _ ,... HI' -1.j...1 __Iill 111: I 11111 MXM I AIIII - thlA JIr 4 min. _usum 11m mor a ; i . ��rizon IN Immo in E ah ' a 1 Le min ma_ I Legend 4vh 1 I Inuntt:a _ E3-u+ „..,,,ii..-e- Proposed Mixed Use High, 80 du/acre I I I — millo i ay. ima (renamed Mixed Use Core) oW 9;h Ave- ME IME , ■ -■ r� is ■ E— ■m ■ : __ 3.D • • Proposed Mixed Use Medium, 50 du/acre �I 6 i 111 I I ra•i�. um En' , I fir■■'■r1 .! (new, replaced Mixed Use as a middle 11V ath�v E 1Q#i _( ii 1.,s R. classification) 1111 I 1sE111 thi4e g ; — :<EQl2OQ7' ,' Proposed Mixed Use Low, 20 du/acre 111111 �IINEEEg s: A e 111111111111MIN ` '` (new classification) 11uu1111UIIIIIIIV - ,' 11111111111m I ) r : ver. � ”' 1 1 1111113� E = t,:Se,, A' -sr, • arbo 'r ` CRA Boundary nom. ■ 11111 muld11 .EA,t ' e nriAm l TCEA Boundary 1 I ( 1 m Downtown TOD District Boundary EXHIBIT B3b CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH 2026 FUTURE LAND USE PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATIONS OF MIXED USE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES -----A 2 NER _ NBou mime — ^r . astonk _IMO ��_, 1Jrs 8[ r ' u, 14 4111 . • Y . �L - C. almaD _ A �� - r nnnune.nl. O II 2. 11 011 1 . i .. . COge_B —Irl_ •11 _ Firifi'Lla Nemo; - '[ -I ictory i ` — Jo / op pm • manus al�; •aid• 1. �� 3 �e-11101 lll" ��II 1111 �; •agrada .4 i i: 1i1 : �� ® ryII IS MU Tirin avop ��•� 0 Si ri:AC„`?1.): Pi of ••••.•. t MIMI Mi ■ mai�■ rim MO on t1: � ���:"e'er ,,ii'm .ene e 1 a :g;II 111�rR3 I= won lam: nn naee = 1D IN` MI li ..r p n. ' ,1 • c II ,,," LES.,?' mom --v.=m i i " mi m na a ziii .nee ena man' ;N:amitralAiss IN • � '� 1-■..1 SI■�11_•._•._•. ■ M N rio . ,����!i MINI MI t. I���, ■ . X11111111 .1 .. •ruin ■ 1 >t<z1 n p■ :. 1.1 32 S i .44 :11 IIII a..�.D 1. m pi �■R�111111111110■.�� i /�■■■■��Ai � 1mum -� Lail il:. I ., *mita i . — _ -• Wall .. :l��ly�� Ir____,Witam nnn��■11�11��r 1■ gesiOi: 11 1^,°Z GL11 lito�' 1111■1111' .M, V169611211��111 11111111111111 j �al OM MI A_ 111111:�1�31 11� ■1 111111:1. v ',mai Is i=■m. 1111fi� 11111111 I� .u�! ! : 1111.. 1111111 ■I i ��� �� I. D�i�nini ow: 7601 111;;11 tddigN 7rY oA.-. Legend if,�,\ (l Proposed MIXED USE LOW(MXL), max. density �� "� 20 D.U./Acre to replace the current Mixed Use S - Q'' Suburban classificatiion with the same max. O N 0 180 360 720 1,080 1,440 r �' density of 20 du/acre 6 Source:Palm Beach County GIS Digital Data 2006-2015 1.This property is restricted to a maximum 1,120 residential Copyright Palm Beach County Florida 2006-2015 units,10,000 sf of commercial office use and 149,000 sf of All rights reserved-Subject to a Licence Agreement local retail commercial use. / r' 1.. E` -' / ,) 'I. f ' ' , -:. ,g f-'"- ' ' I , t . .. , . r yg" YNTON ' EACH .. .... Communily .. , Redevelopment Plan „ ,„,-„,..,„",,..,...„.„. ...„.;,,.,..,....,..:,..,:.., ,..„,,,.. .._._.,,,, ,,.. ,..„ ....,0. .,:,. •” qs -- t5_ bt..- s .,,,,, ,..,., , _ , „. „,,' • • LYEx iY , i ,,,,- . ,,-,;',',..,„-.,,,,,,,....-,,;6•••,-, ---.1,,,• --••%. ..... --,..- - , 9, • ...,' — q ., a yI j .'; ,,..-.......„,,----.,..,1 '..-.'7,----,',..? ..',.4., ' '. �' �' � � fi "4 �1 `may' • S4 - f» � _ o-. �a a • 5 4. ' t7 '' . ,7-:..... ,, .4 4,,. ..,. „ ,t,” , o o " 141,41 At f , r . _ �+ ... .. ' '� a, l � +l P - rx ra r i i 1.M. 01,41''. C{: yip, , ,max . ,--..t-._-___:. :� --^ ,, , _ ;,,,..,.. .'9.°'—"'""— ''''' g '.w.-.---1'-:---,11:7:'`. '� °": ,,,'' �„ spy w .,- ,,.....i.....1..;"-r, "��� � su �..,� �.aa�xi� r��'wss:�r,°.�,.,.,.r � ���^'."«`-$'° � .. � r i y un _ 1 h Boyn ton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan . _,...., 'hi s ., f a" Tm BOYNTONtThIi Ltd4, 4,' e u ,C. ' - t-' ''' . .* : „., CITY COMMISSION CRA BOARD Steven Grant, Mayor Steven Grant, Chair Mack Mcray, Vice Mayor Mack Mcray, Vice Chair Justin Katz, Commissioner Justin Katz, Board Member Joseph Casello, Commissioner Joseph Casello, Board Member Christina Romelus, Commissioner Christina Romelus, Board Member CRA ADVISORY BOARD STAFF Linda Cross, Chair Lori LaVerriere, City Manager Robert Pollock, Vice Chair Vivian Brooks, Executive Director Paula Melley, Board Member Michael Simon, Assistant Director Rick Maharajh, Board Member Andrew Mack, Development Director James DeVoursney, Board Member Michael Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director Thomas Murphy, Jr., Board Member Amanda Bassiely, Senior Planner/Urban Designer Allan Hendricks, Board Member Hanna Matras, Senior Planner Adoption Date: October 4, 2016 I r 1 _ Executive Summary The City of Boynton Beach created the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Area and Agency in 1982 as a tool for the redevelopment of the downtown area. Through several expansions, the area has grown to its current size of 1,650 acres. Until now, the redevelopment activities were guided by four different plans that overlapped and did not provide a focused vision for the entire CRA area. In August 2014, the City Commission and CRA Board held a Strategic Planning Initiative work session, out of which came a high priority recommendation to consolidate the existing plans with a comprehensive update that would reflect the changes in economic environment, the objectives, as well as the achievements of the previous efforts. There has been Ia consensus that, in spite of these significant achievements, the vision of a vibrant downtown with revitalized corridors has yet to be realized. The first phase of the consolidation—the analysis of the current conditions—confirmed this assessment and provided a base for the Plan's recommendations. The overarching goal of creating this comprehensive CRA Plan is to provide a clear and consistent vision for the CRA District and therefore predictability for new development and investment in the area. It effectively and clearly communicates the direction of the Community Redevelopment Agency and key redevelopment opportunities. It also covers areas of the CRA District that have not, in the past, had ' formally adopted plans. KEY FINDINGS OF THE EXISTING CONDITION ANALYSIS ; The Existing Condition Report and the related research yielded the following findings: Population: • A significant population growth is projected for the area by 2035: the current population of 12,000 is projected to grow by 52%, to about 18,200; • There is a significant racial and ethnic diversity: the area's profile shows approximately 52% Whites, 42% Blacks/African Americans and 12% Hispanics; • There is a high share of the elderly: nearly one-fifth of all residents are 65 or older; • The level of education is generally low: in most areas, less than 20%of population has a Bachelors' degree; • Median household income is low: below $33,000 in much of the area, as compared to about $44,000 for the City as a whole and $52,000 for the Palm Beach County. Housing: • Housing stock is old: some 60% of homes were built prior to 1971. • Median values of homes in all categories are low:78%of single-family homes and condominiums and 48% of townhomes have a taxable value below$100 K. • Housing ownership is low: at 56.1%, compared to 64% for the City as a whole and 70% for the Plam Beach County. • Some 17% of homes are used only for seasonal, recreational or occasional purposes. 1/41 KEY RECOMMENDATIONS The CRA Plan is organized into six districts, identified according to their character, history, location and land use make-up: the Industrial Craft District, the Heart of Boynton District, the Cultural District, the Boynton Beach Boulevard District, the Downtown District and the Federal Highway District. Each district plan reflects a unique vision based on its role in the CRA.Achieving the vision and ultimate role of each district is facilitated by both general and specific recommendations involving topics ranging from the structure of the City's Future Land Use Classifications to the undergrounding of public utilities. Below are the three key recommendations that will have the greatest benefit to the redevelopment of the CRA. Change in the Future Land Use Structure of the Comprehensive Plan The Plan proposes changes to the existing future land use (FLU) and zoning structures as currently depicted on the City's Official Future Land Use and Zoning Maps. For example, the Mixed Use Core future land use classification currently allows a maximum density of 80 dus/acre, and the Mixed Use classification allows a maximum density of 40 dus/acre. The Plan proposes to establish a third mixed-use classification to fill this intensity gap. This action will facilitate a more appropriate transition in land use densities and intensities characteristic of the newly recognized Districts, and allow the • establishment of secondary activity centers called nodes, to support redevelopment of Town Square, • property at the future rail station and at Woolbright Road and Federal Highway. Application of the Complete Streets design principles • The Plan proposes the redesign of most major streets within the CRA according to the Complete Streets design principles in order to implement the connectivity and walkability objectives of the Plan. Achieving this objective is critical to the Plan's success which depends on the interconnection of • planning districts in a CRA that occupies over 1,600 acres consisting of all types of land uses and varying land use densities and intensities. By building complete streets throughout the CRA, the ideal circulation system will be established to accommodate residents, workers, commuters and visitors traveling within the downtown. These principles will be applied to both public improvements as well as private development to ensure that adequate space is secured to accommodate all components of a complete street including vehicle travel lanes at appropriate widths for the downtown, parking, bike lanes, the "pedestrian zone" and beautification. 5 p, I Urban Design Guidelines The Plan recommends adoption of a comprehensive urban design framework to ensure that the built Ienvironment achieves the intended physical vision for the CRA— high quality buildings and vibrant, rich public realm, creating the places in which people will want to live, work and relax.The design guidelines will foster sustainable and predictable development in all districts while helping to realize the Plan's vision for each. For example, to achieve the desired image and function of Ocean Avenue within the Cultural District, which will built upon its unique scale and ability to accommodate special events, the 0. 1regulatory standards will address building heights, massing, setbacks and uses. yl MOVING FORWARD O. The 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan will guide the community through the i. redevelopment of the CRA District for another twenty years. The Plan will be relied upon by staff and elected officials to guide policy recommendations and decisions regarding private development, public improvements and in formulating the annual CRA budget. l 1 I 1 6 Contents A. GNTODUCT IOF\I Updating the Vision 12 Public Participation Process 17 Planning Considerations and Strategies 19 Organization of the Plan 25 D. VISION & GOAL& 29 Mission Statement 30 The Vision 31 Goals and Principles 32 C. FRAMEWORKS 35 Connectivity Plan 37 Land Use &Zoning 49 53 D. DISTRICT PLANS 55 Boynton Beach Boulevard District 71 Cultural District 81 Downtown District 93 Federal Highway District 105 Heart of Boynton District 119 Industrial Craft District 127 E. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 128 Introduction 129 Planning & Policy 130 Development Projects 131 Initiatives & Programs 133 APPENDIX 134 Appendix 1: Existing Future Land Use Map 136 Appendix 2: Recommended Future Land Use Map 138 Appendix 3: Recommended Connectivity Map 140 Appendix 4: Workshop Polling Results 144 Appendix 5: Exisiting Conditions Analysis 9 ' '" . _,, .', ' . ' .: , .•;:,','','''',., .:'',,","'„":.'.,....-.,,:.....„.,...;.'-,"''''. :•'''.. .- .:11:,1 .r 5 ht qy • Y�fi R1 ; ,.',,°. St 0,"''':::-:.i'-'.',.:',"-.::----'-:',"•:.::"'",";".•''',_':::!,,!,•_';',,,I't.'•:::g,;,,';.'-:::,k,'..-;-*,,-"-,-'::i'.:*•.'".:.:,'..;'.-f;::-:.:',..--„"'-'.-'::: .- •,--;' :' -.' -,' : ,;.,-, . ' . - ' :-.:1'',:":,''._,:._:::.,,.:::::...:1-1'''..--1:-',---'1''.. -. '''''''H'','-1-' .' ' ' „ . ,'' '::-1.„.:1::,,,-.::,:.'.',..":, '',..','- ' 7I 7 1 t 4 K�' { i 1 1 1 a s L .. •' y ' 4 LT --p di es ,� -^ J es ul,Crii .1 9 V, [S S III .,....? . The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Area and Community Redevelopment Agency (both commonly referred to as the "CRA")were established in 1982, and the area was incrementally expanded it over a 16-year period to ultimately envelop approximately 1,650 acres(see location map on opposite page). With the incremental establishment of the CRA came the incremental preparation of redevelopment plans required to guide private development and support the funding and construction of public infrastructure improvements. Chapter 163 Part III of the Florida Statute enables local governments to designate parts of their jurisdictions as Community Redevelopment Areas after a determination that "slum and blight" criteria have been met. Examples of conditions that can support the designation include, but are not limited to, the presence of substandard or inadequate structures, a shortage of affordable housing, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient roadways, and inadequate parking. To document that the required conditions exist, the local government must survey the proposed redevelopment area and prepare a Finding of Necessity. If the Finding of Necessity confirms the existence of such conditions, the local government may create a Community Redevelopment Area where the tools would be applied intended to foster and support redevelopment. Pursuant to state law, the City of Boynton Beach approved Resolution 81-SS and therefore established the Community Redevelopment Agency to administer its programs and activities, and subsequently, through Resolution 82-KK declared the downtown area to be "blighted" and created the Community Redevelopment Area. ia The boundaries of the originally-designated area, generally encompassing the Central Business District zoning district within the original downtown, were expanded in October of 1982, by Resolution 82-BBB. As per state requirement, the first redevelopment plan for "Downtown Boynton Beach" was adopted in 1984 by Ordinance 84-32. Three more expansions were made to the CRA between 1984 and 1998, beginning with a small extension of the boundary in April of 1984 by approval of Resolution 84-II. More sizeable expansions of the CRA followed in 1987 and 1998. By Resolution No. 87-QQQ, the 1987 expansion included a 518-acre area bounded by the Boynton (C-16) Canal to the north, the Florida East Coast Railroad to the east, Ocean Avenue to the south and Interstate 95 to the west. The Plan for this area was adopted in December of 1989 by Ordinance 89-49. This area subsequently became referred to as the "Heart of Boynton". The 1998, and last expansion was approved by Ordinance 98-33 and extended the CRA area along Federal Highway(east of the FEC Railroad corridor)to both the north and south city limits.This expansion 12 Ak also included the industrial area located on the northwest corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Interstate 95. These expansions were recommended by the "Boynton Beach 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan."This plan was completed in 1998 as a product of an American Assembly forum held to "chart a positive course for the City". The scope of the plan included the entire area east of 1-95; however, it emphasized the CRA, recognized the existing CRA plans, and recommended the expansion of the CRA to include the industrial area west of 1-95, the Federal Highway corridor, and that portion of the municipal campus located south of Ocean Avenue. Subsequent to 1998, the land area of the CRA has only been increased as a result of the City annexing unincorporated parcels and enclaves located at the south end of Federal Highway. , �r 13 -F 1 Previous Redevelopment Plans There were four adopted plans guiding redevelopment within the CRA and a draft plan for the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor. The adopted plans included the Heart of Boynton Community Redevelopment ' Plan, the Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan, the Ocean District Community Redevelopment Plan and the Downtown Vision and Master Plan. The original downtown area that was evaluated in the 1984 Plan was first revisited in 1998 as part of the Visions 20/20 Master Plan and again £; by the Downtown Master Plan in 2009. Below is a brief overview of each plan. p . • The Heart of Boynton Plan was adopted in 2001, and represented the first update of the original 1989 Plan. The 2001 Plan was prepared by a consultant team and involved extensive public participation, including five charrettes. In June of 2014 a City-CRA staff team completed an update of this Plan which ' was adopted by Ordinance 14-008. The staff team held a meeting with community stakeholders to obtain input on proposed redevelopment options. The plan included eleven recommendations, and emphasized the preservation of residential neighborhoods west of Seacrest Boulevard,and an increase in the intensity of development in selected areas east of Seacrest Boulevard. Recommendations relative to building form and design were minimal with attention limited to traditional design for commercial structures, and the architectural style adopted by the stakeholders, "Floribbean", to recognize the historic style present in the area as well as the increase in Caribbean residents. • The 2001 Federal Hi.hwa Corridor Cornmunit; Redevelopment Plan, Plan was the first version of a Plan completed for a portion of the1998 expansion to the CRA. This Plan was also originally prepared by a consultant, and was updated in June 2006 with a Plan completed by City staff. The plan divides the corridor into five planning areas and provides land use recommendations and strategies for each. The update made few changes to the original recommendations. Additionally, the original plan included market analyses supporting a convention hotel and additional retail and office space in the downtown area; however, the update did not readdress these topics to confirm feasibility.Although the current plan does not include an urban design and architecture section, the general recommendations call for the creation of development standards and design guidelines for bulk and building massing as well as for architectural themes. It should be noted that the plan generated the recommendations for mixed use zoning for redevelopment purposes, which culminated in the codification of the four mixed use zoning districts that are in effect today. •The Ocean District Community Redevelopment Plan was created in-house by an urban designer-led planning team and adopted in February 2004.The plan features two alternative redevelopment scenarios for the District with corresponding detailed design recommendations. The plan's main focus is the City- owned land which represents 40% of the Ocean District's total area. This area is referred to as "Town ' Square".The plan also includes design concepts for the areas along Boynton Beach Boulevard, Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, as well as the area adjacent to the FEC Railroad tracks and the single- and multi-family neighborhoods situated north and south of Ocean Avenue. The planning process included two in-house workshops and two public workshops for community stakeholders. Aside from the alternative designs, the plan includes four broad recommendations suggesting changes in land development regulations emphasizing signage, building design, and street furniture. • chp: 73c F lwc... ,r ' ,c-i,L, , k aadopted in January 2009, included in its scope the original CRA as studied under the 1984 Plan. The planning process, led by a team of consultants, City and CRA staff, involved stakeholders and City residents and a series of public meetings and visioning charrettes. The Master Plan provides a strategic framework for implementation of goals through five priority action items named "Big Moves". These include the Transit Oriented Development district, cultural and civic campuses anchored by government offices and services, neighborhood centers along Martin Luther 14 I King, Jr. Boulevard and the Federal Highway Figur iii: ,. Paas•:r s`�'"L4 ' ' 4: * ' gateway and linear park.The Plan emphasized k. urban design, but also considered regulatory M' ;� II, ' $,,- assessment and economic and market factors. �' >z � y ° ** ' The Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor �`; ire,,,,,,r„.. t'" 131`,rd' °' a I Redevelopment Plan was drafted by a , +,, � � consultant team in 2004.Until 2004,the corridor re '' tet, ::::c.::';',,,, j • �J only received attention as a subordinate part )'" � -„--4,,,,s " 4 � ` 1 .' y 'a �N4 �•1+t� 'k.�i s r� � � of the plan for the large 1987 CRA expansion, " . . 4 ;f ,. , i-:- 0 which understandably placed most emphasis ` f.-`' � k on the extensive residential neighborhoods of -�a i `.4,, ` `'k : � .P` ' this area, and the historic commercial corridor ifili.trlei ; of Martin Luther KingJr. Boulevard. However, ` .• ' '� , the draft plan closely examined existing ,t ';, k '; . land use patterns, development constraints -, , I ,, ^K .,, , k* , , of the corridor, recommended zoning, and 1 , ° i 44 •. 'kr , rxii urban design recommendations for optimal ' '' ' T ' 0,,,,,,;:l streetscape and residential compatibility. ,Zi k' , " _ otottX Redevelopment efforts have also been guided 11 by three additional documents: the Urban r, Kms. Design Guidelines manual, adopted by the ,r _'q ;• °gk; ' ?i,...0`,-:11.,;%B.:11,..t:,CRA Board in 2006, the 2005 Bo nton Beacht `- P R;'Community Redevelopment Agency Economic %.4,,i;.--4,7.•: 14044.0g. : 0 "ate Development Plan and the 2006 CRA Housing • �' I Needs Assessment. "`'" N.. * 'Sk Sir . .4 The CRA planning efforts have achievedZ � ' , ,1, ", „° �p notable improvements over the past 30 c `! ,,�`. ; ' *.41a ; years. However, ` ` : y i .K the outdated status of the ( , redevelopment plans, and the incremental 4 r .. °. + . t r .. is . methodologythat was used in the individual ::. ' '� ',—*'-',,,,:z.:4 4,,,,44.0.,' ' updates, reinforces the need for the Plans' t- r, .R' ' ,ti,i,-,,--r':::***0`4,4•0.- Ai ° 3.., ' 'consolidation and comprehensive revision _ . ..„4:::!..L.-'1,7_,,L,,,,,. I r y+ The previous approach, applied to consecutive : - .0 cp. .. 4 .,.,.. ..,, ...,,,...„ . , , expansions of the CRA, is being replaced with a methodology that facilitates the ; ,* ' '` ' ' eR , evaluation of the CRA as a whole. The new, comprehensive approach will use consistent ,. r,_,,p,10.7. * ,f' 4 it ' s framework, emphasizing interconnectivity and the relationship to focal points and nodes t'' r I .`,�,*..4,4t.'0... f. �` * 9�1 °w. throughout the CRA. It will be based on ,. f ' $ - ' : x ,: J<• common land use characteristics and unique �. - �. ° * attributes, tailoring land use intensities and i -:3 �° t densities accordingly. ,; ' ' : - $ ;; ' tt. ><4:; ,�.a,' This effort is intended to represent the vision i `' `fti: ., '` for the entire area through a user-friendly plan, k” i " 41‘,:4-.,-,._ .' , ,° effectively and clearly communicating the �.°� ,� x .° . > • 0 direction of the Community Redevelopment ��� ,e ..v..:4 .1, 444 rt Agency and keyredevelopment opportunities. "� t r `° .4....g, a 1 / '. ' VS A* - lit' * -— . , 4- , , . 15 I --- — - - ', -1 i ›. -01111111ro— . . . x, .71f.,:,•;:..,,,•'''''.'",,";• h A d i.. ,a pc''',54„....1•.•„'"„ kf A .. m " e ,,,,,,,,,,. 40 - r Vi•,,fi',4',,i'" dtri . .. ......:.,.,„„....„......,,:, . , ..... , , . ,.. ., . ... . k,.... ,,,.,,,,,,,,,r.,,,„... lte 011::111..., ,,,,,, ,,,, • q .'d r d a '" y 11 i I i 1 1 Uj';�( }f�'i, £ q 4r�} —,.. Partur'c- --)-'s I�J `�a'[��'j/I 1 1 .�''.'� f�,"�'°-a t{/�7`''j}q.',r,//+t�^++. -, \-15: �'�l i� 1 La 1 '�w,;L! *�„! .J ..} u 'r`w�7 'J J,i ' In October of 2015, the effort to consolidate and update the existing Community Redevelopment Agency Plans commenced with a single draft land use plan ready to be presented to the public for input, questions and comments. Since November of 2015, CRA and City staff held four (4) public workshops, of which the first three were targeted the general public; the forth one, while open to the public at large, was specifically tailored for the audience of stakeholders, including developers, real estate professionals and business leaders. 7.1 While Workshop#1, held on November 7th, 2015, covered only two CRA districts(Cultural and Industrial) out 14 of the six identified within the consolidated plan, the remaining three, held in 2016.on March 3rd, June 11th, I and June 21st, presented an overview of all districts. The proposed consolidated plan was also presented to the CRA Advisory Board on July 7th, and to the CRA Board on July 12th and July 21st. 1 During the workshops, "clicker" polling was used to provide instant feedback on a variety of questions. The participants were asked to respond to the proposed land use and zoning structure changes, connectivity and streetscape improvements, and scale and type of redevelopment. For further detailed polling results, see Appendix X. The following is a record of attendees and their affiliations with the City. l • WORKSHOP#1:Attendance: 6 (polling of audience was not part of workshop itinerary) • WORKSHOP#2:Attendance: 45, of which Live in City: 58%; Work in City: 8%; Work and Live in City: 21% F_ • WORKSHOP #3: Attendance: 115, of which Live in City: 56%; Work in City: 23%; Work and Live in City: 17% • WORKSHOP #4: Attendance: 40, of which 38% Live or Work in City; 31% identify themselves as developers; 10% as planners or architects; 10% represent financial institutions; the remaining 21% are on the "other" category. The proposed consolidated plan was also presented to the CRA Advisory Board on July 7th, July 21st, August 4th, and to CRA Board on July 12th and August 9th. - ---1 1 1,.. 4 4:.tith,e.,:„...., 7:'37`,-0:::+it'i':4 3:`4'3 ig'S- `‘. ,4 h a r 4;764,. 1 a; ,''-% , n yam' , .•.,A-,,y, _ r y ,� -'a's [®a� r ".d� 1. �F� ., M 3 + ^,. . 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'.I� 1. 1 '., x*`.za ,,. a. 4,!..' � 3'!. ^.�.: e� ...0--,113.A.4 -. 4..., ',,,,, . _-.---Itr--- •_. -,. -:..,_---,-.-.,.... , ..,. 14.:;-00, -,4%-'''' _. "gay ._,._.., •m �..cz.�; _ x._—' _ _,.-_..t—_�.__,-. _ •. -� _ i ■ L _ .. - _ )11,A I Ij 3 I P[]aq fru,J The process used for the preparation of this Plan considered The Analysis of Existing Conditions (see Appendix No. 5), public input, existing redevelopment plans for the CRA, and growth characteristics. It also considered physical, market, and policy-related factors that have affected (or will affect) land use patterns and development characteristics, and land availability and real estate costs. A brief description of those factors, as well as corresponding strategies, is described below. Eth sscal Factors The principal physical factors affecting historical during periods of recession and suburban flight. development patterns or limitations have been Without a substantial and notable built environment, identified and include the linear configuration of the the downtown lacked influential elements to anchor CRA; the emphasis on the automobile as indicated by and guide future expansions. the existence and capacity of two intersecting state Just beyond the immediate downtown area, as #. roadways; confining and bifurcating boundaries to documented by The Federal Highway Corridor 6 downtown growth including the F.E.C. Railroad right- Community Redevelopment Plan, the impact of of-way, the Intracoastal Waterway; and large tracts of traffic characteristics of Federal Highway and land occupied by mangroves. shallow lot configuration has supported marginal Boynton Beach originally had only a small downtown commercial development including small "mom represented by low-intensity, minimal commercial and pop" hotels. Particularly in the north end of the land uses, constricted by abutting single-family corridor, there has been a predominance of service neighborhoods, railroad right-of-way and heavy businesses including automobile sales and repair,a commercial uses. Additionally, the early demographics car wash, and truck and trailer rental. Until recently, and historical role of the City in the region was a factor the Amerigas' propane gas distribution facility was of it being predominantly a bedroom community for the located in the downtown. working class and particularly those workers who built the early estates and hotels on the barrier island. A community of this nature did not support or warrant the development of a prominent commercial center and, particularly, the establishment of a notable main street necessary to support the natural evolution and growth or redevelopment of a downtown challenged to survive 19 i I >Hi }e u t2 3 20 Policy Factors Twopolicyrelated factors considered while evaluating "any project utilizing the TCEA and significantly development opportunities and challenges in the impacting the Florida Interstate Highway System downtown are the planned return of commuter (FIHS) shall be required to address these impacts rail service to the F.E.C. Railroad right-of-way and as required by Palm Beach County." the approval by the County of the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) for a portion of Pursuant to Comprehensive Plan policies, the City the CRA. will monitor the number of approved dwelling units and comply with all the TCEA caps. Consequently, The future Tri-Rail"Coastal Link"train system is planned the CRA Plan must consider the proper allocation of to begin operating on the F.E.C.Railroad with passenger land uses and densities to maintain the development rail service between Miami and West Palm Beach. This allowance under the TCEA. 14 program has the potential for significant benefits for Boynton Beach as it provides convenient access to the tri-county area through the coastal communities. Boynton Beach can offer the region another option for waterfront living - with marina facilities and oceanfront recreation amenities - in a small-scale environment without the congestion that is characteristic of Dade County, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Asignificant portion oftheCRAis undertheTransportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) designation. While the establishment of a TCEA exempts projects within the delineated area from the requirement of meeting the County traffic concurrency requirements, it also sets limits on the amount of development that will be allowed. In addition, there are requirements for periodic monitoring and specific actions to correct any negative effects the TCEA designation may have on , mobility, such as establishing a local circulator system to augment the County's public transit service. The designation overlays the Coastal Residential Exception area, which exempts all residential development east of 1-95 from traffic concurrency. I The TCEA policies, as incorporated into the City's and Palm Beach County's Comprehensive Plans, set up 2025 development caps for a number of residential units as well as non-residential square footage. The . maximum number of residential units was set at 8,050 units.As of the end of March, 2013, the number of units within TCEA was 4,225. The 2004 TCEA Justification Report provided the analysis of the development impacts on roadway links and intersections. Moreover, the Transportation Element's Policy 2.1.6 states that 2I 1 Market Factors ti Various factors related to consumer behavior must be considered and strategized to maximize the successful implementation of this Plan, I ;:zi...1 including the establishment of appropriate and effective Land Development Regulations. s• The commercial core located along the ' Congress Avenue corridor consists of a significant number of retailand restaurant uses and is anchored by a long-standing urban shopping mall and multi-screen movie complex. This area of Boynton Beach is the resource for most consumer shopping needs of locals as well as unincorporated residents and residents in nearby communities. The strongest business $ market is food service with extensive selection i of restaurants, but also includes clothing, groceries, electronics, appliances, and sporting goods. With another one currently under construction, there will soon be 4 hotels either I along or in close proximity to Congress Avenue. The vision and strategy for the Redevelopment Plan must acknowledge the value of, but • 1 not attempt to compete with the commercial resource along Congress Avenue. . The chief market factor is an ongoing shift of } purchase from brick-and-mortar stores to the internet, which means a change in demand for retail space. Many of the retail players, including e the brands traditionally established on Main Street, are facing increasing online competition and are being forced to downsize their footprints. 1. At the same time, many are strengthening their internet capability, changing location and making adjustments to their inventory. These changing consumer demand patters must be considered when creating a vision for accommodating retail businesses in the downtown. Forcing excessive commercial space and/or forcing commercial space in the II wrong locations can have a negative effect on the successful redevelopment of downtown. 22 Strategies and Aiaproach The target strategies must address the limited supply of both residents and visitors. developable land, relatively high land costs, pedestrian- unfriendly corridors, potentially incompatible land uses, • Reduce dependence on the automobile the lack of available quality space for retail and office by accommodating basic goods and uses necessary to support the establishment of a services, providing walkable streets and vibrant downtown and insufficient densities to support neighborhoods, and achieving efficient mass transit. Therefore, specific strategies to guide the interconnectivity between the waterfront, development of this Plan include the following: activity nodes, and other places of interest. • Establish districts with common characteristics to promote identity and the creation of a sense I tz of place; J. • Identify potential activity centers (or "nodes"), and support appropriate densities and intensities of development including the necessary height provisions and incentives applicable to areas both inside and outside the TCEA in order to offset the lack of easily available land and high land costs in the immediate downtown area. I • Establish a retail land use base through the appropriate and limited concentration of such uses through the strategic allocation of mixed- use zoning districts and applicable regulations. • Implement a complete street program to shift from an automobile-oriented environment to a multimodal the network. {` • Continue conversion of the downtown to a more livable place through greenways and ecotrails, and optimal buffering of residential areas from commercial redevelopment. • Implement Zoning and Land Development Regulations that capitalize on the planned operation of passenger rail service along the F.E.C. Railroad right-of-way including expansion of development incentives within the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District. • Accentuate the valuable and unique resources along the eastern fringe of the City to create a complimentary environment that is inviting to 23 \ \ � \ � .$ \ \ \ . ƒ � 24 I ( the N 1'p ri . argarrirTat,,,' E))-r-mi tiJ �' Lie r The Plan's roadmap for implementing these strategies and meeting the challenges described above is set up in four sections: Vision and Goals, Frameworks, District Plans, and Implementation Guide. Framework The Framework section of the Plan is further divided into two parts, Connectivity and Structure of Future Land Use and Zoning. Connectivity. This section presents a comprehensive system of"complete streets" and other pathways that will unify the CRA area, improve multi-modal transportation, and support intensification of development. A"complete street", one of the main concepts driving the connectivity system, is a street designed to safely and efficiently accommodate access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. In addition to complete streets, the Plan's recommended connectivity system covers greenways, ecotrails and parks, and bicycle facilities. For each, there is a general description, a list of benefits they offer, and an explanation of where they are being proposed. The transit considerations emphasize the future commuter service on the FEC tracks and redevelopment within the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District. Structure of future land use and zoning.This section describes significant recommended adjustments to both Future Land Use (FLU) classifications and the corresponding zoning districts for residential and mixed uses. These amendments are specifically tailored to address the land use recommendations and target zoning districts for each of the six proposed CRA districts. District. Plans Six individual districts were identified based, in part, on their character, history, location, land use make-up. These include: • Boynton Beach Boulevard District, located along Boynton Beach Boulevard from 1-95 to the FEC railroad tracks, bordered by West Ocean Avenue and NE 1st Avenue on its south side and NW/NE 3rd Avenue on its north; • Cultural District, located along the Ocean Avenue Promenade from the FEC tracks west to S. Seacrest Boulevard, bordered by NE 1st Avenue to the north and SE 2nd Avenue to the south; 25 • Downtown District, generally located implementation Guide between NE 7th Avenue on the north, • SE 12th Avenue on the south, the FEC The Implementation Guide is divided into three tracks on the west; and the slightly sections: Planning & Policy, Development & Capital jagged eastern boundary includes the Projects, and Initiatives & Programs. The first section, Intracoastal Waterway and S. Federal Planning&Policy, is focused on regulatory matters(e.g. Highway connected roughly in the center incentives, fees and permitting), the audit of the Land by Ocean Avenue, SE 6th Street, and SE Development Regulations (LDR) and corresponding •_• amendments to the LDR. Next, the Development & 2nd Avenue; Capital Projects section emphasizes site-specific land • Federal Highway Corridor District (North assembly and streetscape improvements. Lastly, the and South), located along the corridor, Initiatives & Programs section involves marketing, with the Downtown District as a divider, branding and signage as well as programmed events they extend to the northernmost and and promotions. southernmost sections of the CRA area. The south district contains two county- ` owned enclaves; • Heart of Boynton District, located north of the Boynton Beach Boulevard District, between the FEC tracks and Interstate 95, with the C. Stanley Weaver (C-16) { Canal as its northern border; and • Industrial Crafts District, located west of 1-95, extending from West Boynton Beach Boulevard north to the C. Stanley Weaver Canal. The six self-contained plans created for the districts have uniform format. After the introductory section,which includes the progress update (i.e. recent redevelopment projects and infrastructure upgrades), the plan proceeds to present the recommended streetscape improvements and land use changes (no land use or zoning changes are envisioned for the Industrial Crafts District), as well as infill and development/redevelopment opportunities. Each plan closes with a description of any applicable, recommended design guidelines. 26 Districts Figure 3: CRA ,',.',44 .„. -,'- .%•-• !,.,. ' 'V' , • I ''' i if-,--A°, ',„ ' " 4 , ; '''' ''t;.( A, A 4"A , r.A, `tt., trt,; .,4r. :,-,..,,,,, ,i, . ,, , .;,- , ....1'.- *, •1'l'a. 4-', I i -,•:;,,Q) . •." ' :--•'•‘c ; " .., 'r - - -' •-' i ' IA f'6,7..": 11- '-1 ' -'',••• ' .i.,.*,'-' ,:ie !'4, ,; - '?.$ J:,.•"-*...!:',,,- ' h .:" , • ', _ ''.--''' :4-i•••t''''ff'tie'''. ': 4.' 1,'44Z::: ''''''P'''''''i-'•''' ' "I'.'ilt',''T;?.. 4,1. 0,1! '4 ''.44,*: tr":'-- ., ..... It„ ..3:. 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Mission Statement • ;z1 The mission of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is to guide and stimulate redevelopment activities, support affordable housing, foster a stronger economy through small business funding programs and provide free special events that contribute to enhanced quality of life for all residents. 30 i t i I ,,,,, Vision The The Vision of the Boynton Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan is to create a thriving city with a vibrant downtown and distinct districts. The vision includes unifying, connecting, and investing in sustainable, diverse neighborhoods that support strong local 1 economy and enhance the quality of life for residents. I a I 3 I 31 _ .J 1 1 1 1 I i • ®• Goals and Principles ;::,. The CRA has identified a set of Goals which serve as the Planning Principles: • Create a unique identity for the Districts drawing on elements such as its historic commercial R marine industries, recreational amenities and cultural and public arts through special events, k•;;...1 programs, projects and marketing. s I • Create a balance of sustainable and functional land uses for each District as a base for District plans. • Protect and enhance existing single-family neighborhoods. • Encourage the expansion of existing businesses and seek to attract new ones through the use of k1 incentives and technical assistance. w. ,a; • Develop a coordinated signage program, including welcome signage, way-finding signage and «!, street banners, that will identify and and promote each District. kr- Program and promote special events through available financial, staffing, marketing or other mechanisms. • Create a comfortable, walkable and safe pedestrian-scale environment connecting residents and visitors to the commercial, social/cultural and recreational areas within each District. • Create zoning and land use development regulations that support a diversity of mixed uses in the downtown area and adjacent planning areas including but not limited to residential, destination commercial, retail, restaurants, hotels, office, civic and recreational uses. • Develop policies and strategies for providing adequate public parking areas within each District to I' support commercial and residential redevelopment such as but not limited to financial incentives, land acquisition and construction. 32 • Create/encourage/support land development regulations that provide alternatives to parking r requirements. • Encourage and assist existing development and redevelopment projects that provide employmentand economic opportunities. • Create programs, projects and funding which supports existing and new commercial development and act as a catalyst to leverage additional investment by private sector enterprise such as, but not limited to, economic incentives for rehabilitation or construction activities, development costs or infrastructure ' improvements. 1 • Provide programs that market and promote the businesses, activities, special events, development ': and redevelopment opportunities and projects within each District. • Pursue development and redevelopment projects, actively engage in land acquisition and disposal, environmental and economic viability studies, building demolition and construction, site and I infrastructure improvements, and project design and construction. • Create, improve and promote the public waterfront areas and public open spaces, parks, greenways, blueways and bikeways. • Encourage and incentivize the improvement, development and implementation of streetscape enhancements within the Districts, including landscaping, street furniture and hardscape features, signage, pedestrian safety and walkability/connectivity, crosswalk treatments and lighting elements. 1 1 • Encourage the preservation of existing affordable housing and the development of new affordable housing by providing technical assistance, incentives and land. • Encourage the preservation of the commercial and recreational marine industries operating within the CRA, such as, but not limited to, the Boynton Harbor Marina District, by financial investment, physical improvements, special events, marketing and promotional activities. • Encourage the preservation of the existing public waterfront access areas and—wherever feasible— provide for the addition of new public waterfront access through acquisition, easements or other means available to the Agency. • Encourage and initiate various innovative community policing techniques and programs, code enforcement, "clean and safe" programs and policies, and other means deemed feasible and appropriate in order to stabilize and enhance neighborhoods and commercial areas. 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':"4 1''z. ., 4 rz. lrm,., . i ^ k Y r,x $,, r .;._ x� "9 �im'f✓ Xr-.E�, a +, �' f iz�'� ;i �' tai V K 3 N 1. 11 . .. .3 4 ' r i.d1 as g��S �a.�' �' i� �„ -.:.� 4 J tp ae G r+m` d 34 [1:11 | | � | , NN 36 r'�'----------- - - � mm `- --'---- -- - ' I Connecvty - Qac The CRA is directly accessed by Interstate 95 via Boynton Beach Boulevard and a US-1 (a.k.a. Federal Highway). Being dissected by these two State roads, and situated generally between a major freeway and popular marina and oceanfront recreation amenities, the downtown has considerable exposure from local and regional traffic. However,the historic emphasis on accommodating the automobile prevails today, as well as the environment commonly associated with road rights-of-way devoted to wide travel lanes, extensive center turn lanes, minimal sidewalk widths, landscaping, and a deficient and segmented bikeway system. Using the Complete Streets design concept as a guide, this Plan will support existing efforts to promote alternative modes of travel within the downtown area, as well as fill voids in the system which, in part, may be the result of the previous incremental redevelopment efforts. What have been individual plans and unrelated planning areas throughout the CRA, will become one document unified with a mobility plan comprised of Complete Streets and a planned-out bicycle and pedestrian network. This plan will ensure optimal linkages for residents, employees and visitors, to existing and future activity nodes consisting of the train station and transit area, business and shopping centers, event venues, and recreation amenities interspersed throughout the area. Complete Streets The "Complete Streets" program originated from The The Complete Streets initiative for the downtown National Complete Streets Coalition,a program of Smart area is a critical component of the plan that connects Growth America, during a collaborative effort in 2003 a large and linear CRA, involves greater emphasis to expand a transportation planning initiative beyond on densities, intensities, and land uses that support bicycle integration. The non-profit alliance of public mass transit and, in particular, the commuter rail interest organizations and transportation professionals service on the F.E.0 Railroad.To encourage people started this official nationwide movement to integrate to get out of their vehicles and use alternative people and place in the planning, design, construction, modes of travel such as walking, biking, and transit, operation, and maintenance of transportation networks. there must be safe and esthetic routes. The program promotes policies for various agencies that are responsible for the transportation planning to The following streets represent the principal ensure that streets are routinely designed and operated elements of the roadway network within the CRA to enable safe access for all users, regardless of age, and are therefore recommended to ultimately be ability, or mode of transportation.This means that every designed as Complete Streets: transportation project will contribute toward making a city a better place to live. • Boynton Beach Boulevard consists of • Federal Highwayis the main north-south entry into ' maximized vehicle travel lane widths, the CRA, providing access to the downtown and minimal bike lane width, narrow sidewalks, future passenger rail station.Although it is unlikely minimal separation between the travel that the entire length would be traversed on foot lanes and the pedestrian way, and frequent, on a regular basis, it is a rather short distance to intersections and driveway openings bike. Federal Highway currently has three different without design and markings for pedestrian retail hubs, and waterfront parks that should be safety. This road is the main entrance into easily accessible by the pedestrian and bicyclist the downtown area connecting the CRA originating from either the east or west sides of to the greater region and the western Federal Highway.Federal Highway is also one of the communities. As indicated above, it is the main bus routes in the County, with numerous bus link for local and regional patrons to ocean stops scattered throughout the CRA. "Walkability" amenities whether for active recreation should be the priority in both public and private and sport such as fishing, diving and improvements to maximize access to these bus snorkeling, or for passive use of the miles stops, as well as local resources such as the of beachfront parks. Walmart grocery store at Gulfstream Boulevard, (r J the shopping node located at the Woolbright Furthermore, the vision for the corridor Road intersection, and the downtown area at the �� includes greater retail intensity combined intersection with Boynton Beach Boulevard. The valuable waterfrontparks are convenientlylocated with residential land uses in low-rise l mixed-use developments. Traffic speeds at the northern middle and southern sections of. should be calmed, and pedestrians better the corridor, thereby minimizing travel distances accommodated. Wide sidewalks and for local residents and facilitating the opportunity greater separation from the vehicle travel to bike or walk to these amenities or corresponding lanes should be a priority. Separation can special events. Similar to the recommendation be accomplished by landscaping, on-street for Boynton Beach Boulevard, wide sidewalks parking and wider bike lanes along this and greater separation from the vehicle travel roadway. Plant selection and landscaping lanes should be a priority. Separation should be design should emphasize canopy trees accomplished by landscaping, on-street parking • where feasible to maximize shading for and bike lanes along this roadway. Plant selection the pedestrian. Also, the ultimate redesign and landscaping design should emphasize canopy of this road should include one of more trees where feasible to maximize shading for the cross-walks to facilitate safe north-south pedestrian. Again, to achieve the ideal complete movement west and east of Seacrest street, dedication of private property may be Boulevard. To achieve the ideal complete necessary, which would be timed with private street, dedication of private property may redevelopment projects. be necessary, which would be timed with private redevelopment projects. 38 — - — — i4 y(. ----:„---.--- a 4 *4-Ji F- 14,...344* 5..i. iii ,,. . ,-„\ -:%,,,..1_,, , „ . ,._ , „..-. _ --,,,..J 4 .. , 44' �'- t4'3E n-"T- y 1 4 r tt'/".1*.1 9'. �y' !Sit' m?I''''`ii:Por"—.A:v= ,4" fie, -+ 1� t 4- o- 6 f '± , `-' w—,...-i I �.� 1 i- k.$ A 4, ..., .. y "' erg {.' 0 tV 1. .1 +r qt1. /kil 1,j A 5: `F'� "tea'. .a „;...4...,,,,„„,,,„::::-..[,. -,k. , ry �° !"� -a'�� dem` �� �tR ' '. q���/l�k#�i e 3 vs _ ..`. r r5 � _ 4',..,, �, nom. .. ' ”' . , Figure 4: Complete Street Example • Ocean Avenue is unique to the downtown Waterway. This area is anticipated to grow roadway network as it has segments designated in popularity by the natural attraction to the with different classifications and under different waterfront, the waterfront restaurants and jurisdictions. One segment (located west of the businesses and the park amenities. F.E.C. Railroad tracks) is primarily used by local residents and patrons of the civic uses such as Ocean Avenue has an important role in the CRA the Children's Museum, Civic Center, Library plan given its quaint charm and connection and the Arts Center. This segment has a 25 mph between the Cultural District and Town Square speed limit,frequent 4-way intersections, on-street (civic campus), and the Downtown District. parking, and relatively low-scale development. Given its characteristics and relationship to the The segment east of Federal Highway changes civic uses, it will continue to serve as a venue in purpose, becoming an access route to, and for existing and future special events which emergency evacuation route from the barrier uses the entire right-of-way in street-festival island. This segment of Ocean Avenue is under fashion to accommodate the patrons. State jurisdiction and provides access to a downtown node consisting of the CRA's marina and waterfront park, the Marina Village development, and waterfront restaurants. Also adjacent to this commercial center is the City's Boynton Beach Promenade and Mangrove Park with its boardwalk path through the mangroves to the Intracoastal 39 -- • Seacrest Boulevard is a north-south • Woolbright Road is a county collector street county collector street that dissects serving as a second major linkage between 1-95 the Heart of Boynton District and MLK and Seacrest Boulevard, the activity node at the Jr. Boulevard, represents the western intersection with Federal Highway, and waterfront border of Town Square, and separates land uses and amenities. Although mostly located the large single-family neighborhoods outside of the CRA, it is a principal connector road from the civic campus, recreation areas, within the network,a second entrance into the CRA and the downtown. This road is flanked and the downtown. Similar to segments of Boynton by, and connects various public, private Beach Boulevard, Woolbright Road consists of and institutional uses such as various wide vehicle lanes, an uninterrupted center turn churches, Poinciana Elementary School, lane, minimal landscaping and no shading for Sara Sims Park and nearby Wilson Park/ the pedestrian. Despite the fact that the road Denson Pool, one of the City's largest separates a large single-family neighborhood to employers (Bethesda Hospital) and City the north from a recreation arealo the south, it has Hall. Historically, the role of this road in no direct pedestrian crossings or bike paths, and the area's roadway network has been there is much room for improving the aesthetics of l J, a collector street extending south into this second access into the CRA. • �-� the City of Delray Beach and north into the Town of Lantana. The design places • Gateway Boulevard is the last of the streets a greater priority on the motor vehicle recommended to ultimately become "Complete tD and the terminating destinations, than Streets", and is included given its proximity to the on the pedestrian, bicyclist, and abutting CRA and role in the circulation system in the City° residential neighborhoods. Although Although only a short segment of it is within the streetscape improvements to a portion CRA it serves as a main access route from 1-95 to of the northern segment of Seacreast the north end of the CRA, and connects residential Boulevard were completed in 2015, the neighborhoods in this northern area to a potential improvements excluded an increase in future hub of convenience stores to serve local the sidewalk widths and the expansion needs. The F.E.C. Railroad crossing represents a of bike lanes, mostly due to the limits of challenge to providing optimal pedestrian access the existing right-of-way and the County's along this short segment of Gateway Boulevard. design standards. Given the location within the redevelopment area the abutting land uses including substantial single- family neighborhoods, traffic calming and pedestrian circulation should be a priority in future public infrastructure improvements and in the design of private development. 40 d II Gateway Blvd. 1..a.=. 1... r j 1 1` :''''littl 9' �. J I _611 E • r 9: - a��il�', 7. J 0191 6.- �7 ®Benton Beeacch Blvd. 0,' 1' —r.-- -gym. . 4 am . f 7" .:-Ocean Ave. $ r 3 d m$ r +H1 I. / 3! I ., r 4 r 7 Woo bra ht Rd/ 4 EI M I ,r 144 d I u I i 4 J 1" u 1 a: d 4 4 f/I,� I, Tr r}T 1-.... f . Figure 5: Recommended Complete Streets 41 [..,, Greenways, Ecotrails & Parks I. i I Greenways and ecotrails represent enhanced public walkways intended to serve as a buffer(or transition) between land use categories, or provide a connection for the pedestrian between parks and conservation i areas within the CRA. Depending on the purpose, such walkways could be defined by decorative buffer j walls, natural landscaping and dense tree canopies, meandering paths, accentuated cross-walks, way- finding signage, and other public amenities such as covered areas and benches. '' Many of the City's natural areas and parks are"off the beaten path" and therefore may not be realized by residents and visitors. Such a walkway or trail system raises awareness of, and increases accessibility to these attractions within the CRA.As described above, they are also used to simultaneously provide a if buffer or transition from commercial areas or areas of higher density residential land uses to abutting low density residential neighborhoods. Consistent with the City's Greenways, Blueways, and Trails Plan completed in 2015, this Plan highlights Iand recommends segments from this city-wide trails plan to increase access to and through the Mangrove ' Park, the Boynton Beach Marina and waterfront area, Pence Park, Sara Simms Park, Wilson Park, Palmetto Greens Park, and Barton Greenway. A o A pedestrian greenway is recommended for the north side of Northwest 1st Avenue, to promote ;� redevelopment of the full block along the south side of Boynton Beach Boulevard while buffering the 111 single-family neighborhood to the south. -- y, ,'W.,„4,04/4=,"/,,, ==r:0-.0 h91'"A4'Al 'yy� • nd K `r wl w •ZA �i k n. 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A 4 ,,,. 0 • ro' LIv !....: k 0 l '. -..i-A E . . ., :,,' - -I ' 7 I ' A - -• . -t2,10,tr-seLrysocid030.000w.r-tr•-,000"1.00.—...:..01,00 r r • -I! I F I 1 r 3 - tr r 1 I 1 . I -I _ Ii —'1 •I I 1 - i — 1 IF I A A' I I I A J i I Transit The CRA is currently served directly by the F.E.C. Railroad is a historic rail line originally built and Palm Tran System, providing bus transit operated for passenger service until discontinued in services with both a fixed route program and 1968. It traverses the coastal communities along the 1 a door-to-door paratransit program for the coast of Florida, closely paralleling Federal Highway disadvantaged resident and guest. Palm Tran within the region. This new service is currently planned Route #70 follows Seacrest Boulevard with to be phased in, starting with service in Miami, i numerous bus stops in the Heart of Boynton; followed by phasing in the additional northern stops it is an important link between the downtown as justified by demand. Based on demand being a and the Tri Rail Station located just west of 1-95 factor of population density and employment, the City near Gateway Boulevard. Palm Tran Route#73 began planning for a downtown station with the Transit primarily traverses Boynton Beach Boulevard Oriented Development (TOD) Study; establishment of from downtown west to Bethesda Hospital the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District; West at SR 441 and includes a direct stop at the and adoption of the initial TOD zoning provisions Boynton Beach Mall. Lastly, Route #1 extends with density bonus incentives and a minimum density s J along Federal Highway and terminates at the standard. These provisions apply within the Downtown Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, and TOD (a.k.a. "Station Area"), which is defined as the N south of Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. area within a one-half mile radius around the future All three (3) bus routes travel through the City's station stop planned for the intersection of Boynton ; Downtown Transit Oriented Development Beach Boulevard and NE 4th Street. It (TOD) District and would provide direct access to, or are located within a short walking distanceII It is important to prioritize the need to improve land to the planned passenger rail station near development patterns in advance ofstation development Boynton Beach Boulevard and NE 4th Street. for several reasons: (1) transit-oriented development (TOD) improves ridership for transit service, thereby As indicated above, Route #70 provides the increasing efficiency; (2) transit service increases link for the downtown to regional commuter rail access to station areas,thereby increasing potential for °, transit provided by Tri-Rail, which operates on higher intensity and density land development; (3)TOD a shared railroad that parallels 1-95 through equally accommodates all modes of transportation the tri-county area; provides stops within Palm (car as well as pedestrian, bicycle, and transit), further Beach, Broward and Dade Counties; and increasing access to station areas and potential connects with Amtrak and Metro Rail in Miami. for increased development capacity; and (4) TOD Tri-Rail provides access to major employment encourages a park-once environment, which reduces centers and educational institutions within the vehicular demand on the roadway network and carbon tri-county area as well as all three major airports emissions. Furthermore, federal funding for transit within the region. projects such as the Tri-Rail Coastal Link are highly contingent upon existing and projected TOD patterns There are future changes on the horizon in around station areas such as the City's planned rail transit options for downtown Boynton Beach, station. Cities that adopt TOD plans and codes ahead of which the City has been planning for since it the planned service help improve the competitiveness became certain that Tri-Rail services would of the City for a train stop. be expanded to the F.E.C. Railroad. The 46 - The most significant features of a TOD are (1) increased density and intensity of development, with minimum levels of development recommended by FDOT; (2)walkability and interconnectivity throughout the area; and (3) mix of uses appropriate to the service and area. In July of 2013, the City adopted provisions for TOD and the corresponding standards within the mixed use zoning regulations, including the minimum density standards for mixed use districts within the Transit Core, defined as a 1/4 mile radius around the future station. Recommendations • Prepare a Complete Streets program for the targeted streets within the CRA to guide the ultimate redesign and or incremental improvements to implement the connectivity and walkability objectives of the plan. • Require the completion of all missing sidewalk segments within the CRA and adjoining areas in # conjunction with private development or redevelopment, and public improvements. • Require that development design establish a pedestrian zone along the rights-of-way, tailored per roadway type and anticipated land use. • Require that streetscape landscape design and species selection emphasize the pedestrian way with optimal location and maximized shading. • Ensure the completion of greenways through necessary dedications and physical improvements required in conjunction with private and public development. • Consider the opportunity to promote downtown events in appropriate areas through the use of Festive Street design. • Consider LDRs that will ensure the installment of the greenway as a condition of rezoning for full block '`. commercial/mixed-use redevelopment of the Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor. ' • To ensure optimal bus stop locations and design,coordinate with Palm Tran as part of the development review process, and consider additional LDRs that require related improvements concurrent with development and redevelopment throughout the CRA. I 47 - _ ,641,'41 .444. ,i1rs 44I 48 - - _ _ _ Land lJJse & ;---soy m n Recommendations for Changes to Future Land Use and Zoning Structure The land use recommendations constitute the bedrock of a community redevelopment plan. The Plan proposes to initiate changes to the existing future land use (FLU) and zoning patterns as currently depicted on the City's official Future Land Use and Zoning Maps. Site specific changes will be facilitated and supported by significant adjustment to the future land use and zoning structure, through modifications of both FLU classifications and the corresponding zoning districts for residential and mixed uses.As shown in Table 1 and 2 below,the Plan recommends elimination of several categories and creation of new ones for both future land use and zoning, as well as modifications of the density caps: EXitiriNG FLU Dt7f Gt�E til? M NDEOFLU DENSIV DIJI eiRE CHOPS RSIDENTIA:L,CLA IFICAT,IONE: LOW Den.Sity (LD14 .7 into one ,Coir Dencsity.(LiiRb Moderate in,itegory (hODf ), ., y ( I �diuiai'a�nl�ii7,� ( E!DR) 19 � Medium Der�slt . M1`D 11 Merged into-one High Density (HDR) t 1 t category 'High Density (HDR) 15 Special E 3ih Density. ! _ Create a new ( SIC .) 20 :Special High Density HDR; SHOR. (SilDR) . rernains.. URBAN MIXEDUSE'CLASSIFICATIONS nia Mixed Use Low 20 NEWFLU Mixed Use (MX) 40 Mixed apse. Medium 50 Increased Density Fie reused, Mixed Use Core (M eC) 80 Mixed Use 'High 80 Corresponds with previous Mixed ed Use Ogre Table 1: Proposed Changes to the Future Land Use(FLU) Classifications 49 rIl The recommended changes to the existing future land use classifications include a corresponding set of proposed changes to the zoning structure, shown in Table 2. RECOMMENDED bENSfrv' :ZONING nENfSrIY; MAX CHANGE TO ZONING LAND USE ouracRE DISTRICTS CAPS'` HEIGHT DISTRICTS .RESIDENTIAL R1 AAA, R1- 1 Low Density (LDR). 7:5 A R�1 • 5 TO-75' stones Mergedzoning districts corresponding to' existing LD R and`. PUD MODR FLU categories: R2 10 30' (2 Corresponding to the::existing s Medium Dertisity" stories) MEDR 11 R3 PUD 45 (4 IPUD 11R', Previously under the HDFLU. stories) R-4 IPUD e 45' (4 High Det sity(HDR) 15. 15 NEW district;R-4 PUD glories) Special High 45' (4: No change enDensity (SHDR) 20 IPUD,..PUD 20 stories) , J, • 5 'URBAN<MiXED USE,.. Density and'height same as the. r•AW s� Mixed Use;:Low 20 MU-1 20 45 (4 hr1UL=1 zoning district under the stories) existing MX FLU .I'C. E}5.':{6 Increased density existing MUL- MU-2;. 40 stories): 2"under MX FLU at 30`.du/acre I 1 "Mediumse 5D Medium i MU-3 50 75'(7 NEW district stories). MU-4 60 100',(10 NEW district =+ stores):. Mixed Use High 80 IVIGCcre: 80 150'.'(15 Renamed district_ Corresponds stories), with previous.MU.-H. Table 2: Land Use Structure and Corresponding Zoning it The recommendations emphasize mixed use for development and redevelopment, which are intended to play a major role in the ongoing revitalization of the CRA area, encouraging high quality design by providing both greater flexibility and more control. Key recommended changes to the mixed use classifications and zoning districts include: • Transition from two to three future land use classifications, and from four to five urban mixed use zoning districts.A steep increase in density and height caps between the Mixed Use and the Mixed Use Core classifications within the existing structure—from 40 DU/Acre to 80 DU/Acre and from 75 feet to 150 feet—makes for a gap that hinders future creation of a desired urban form and urban identity for the Downtown and adjacent districts of the CRA. There is no zoning district within the Mixed Use Core classification that would bridge the 40 DU/Acre density gap, and the existing 50 -– I supplemental regulations created to address the vast difference in scale for potential proximity of 1 developments under the Mixed Use and Mixed Use Core classifications are inadequate. Ii Replacing of the Mixed Use future land use classification with Mixed Use Medium land use,classification { and introducing new zoning district, MU-4 (under the Mixed Use High category) with intermediate 1 density thresholds. The density caps for the new FLU classification and the new zoning district-50 j DU/Acre and 60 DU/Acre, respectively—have been established specifically to support the appropriate continuum of scale, addressing the described above density gap. rid Key Recommended changes to the residential classifications include: • Merging of the two lowest density residential classifications into a single classification named Low Density Residential Future Land Use Classification (LDR), with the maximum allowable density of u4 7.5 dwelling units per acre. The existing zoning designations remain and will act to limit densities in neighborhoods developed with densities below 7.5 DU/Acre. This change contributes to "house cleaning," eliminating a City-wide inconsistency whereby a significant number of residential areas classified as Low Density Residential—for example, areas west of Seacrest Boulevard in the Heart of Boynton district—carry zoning designations corresponding to the Moderate Density future land use category. • Merging of the Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential future land use classifications into a single classification named Medium Density Residential Classification with a maximum allowable density of 11 dwelling units per acre. The corresponding zoning designations are also merged and now include R-2, R-3, IPUD and PUD will remain unchanged. It is currently under the High Density Residential category. Simply stated, this change merges two land use classifications with closely matching density caps (10 units per acre and 11 units per acre). ® Creation of a new High Density Residential future land use classification with a maximum density of 15 dwelling units per acre.A new multifamily zoning district, R-4, is proposed for this category. The Special High Density (SHDR) classification remains as is. This classification, limited to the CRA area, does not allow commercial uses except for marine-oriented and water-dependent uses in conjunction with qi the Palm Beach County Manatee Protection Plan. Its maximum density of 20 DU/Acre is the same as the maximum residential density of the new Mixed Use Low future land use classification. Even though the latter does not necessarily require inclusion of commercial uses, maintaining a SHDR as a residential-only classification (except as stated above) is important as it may be more appropriate than Mixed Use Low for certain locations. Further, significant amount of land within the CRA has already been developed under SHDR classification with the IPUD zoning. Aside from the CRA area, for which they are intended, the changes will eventually have a City-wide benefit for future redevelopment. _ 51 D. .Distr plans Boynton Beach Boulevard District Cultural District Downtown Distric rw Federal Highway Dit strict } Heart of Boynton District Industrial Craft District 53 '+ t+, i .4!_.;,:,° �. ++ * i* N. .� . ,f•; 4 SRI Ik o f �' {-5 • # $ r1` hilif ..:yaw`1P"•�f�,5`y �". 'r•"�4 .X,':. .Fi �« * i �.... `'$ ,. }�k - - .. �:r �.r.. E # 4Ti y .� • s °� a ^� { : -! tI ' d. py ! s ,s 1 $ �—��++ ri,C a 'r i is ''':':•„„...'„,..:'-„ :„..:-.„-..i.'.'''' - #r1} �� yt ' ts - ....',4 *' 1 ) a,. ,fi , .4, -k'4-lir'.: ,tii..- . •-.4_;-..-- - - , l' * M/' 'y� �, a'i9114f '"14" `4 .* '� .ua 't'A * ),,c.,„1f • f +. I ' : _,.+,t 11 1...''':.' ty kE�7. ,•,,,,'„,,,.,,,,e,..:4:7411tI. 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'..'%- :'..--.-= -4'-:'i':"::.• ' ''', '7-f-'4'''' f . -- _ 1-114 . Willitri!4‘. : )''! '- . • .44.1, • c7. D._Otstrzst Cas _ 3 :,,\,/ '11:''''''' fripthia ilk ' Boynton Boulevard District Introduction Planning Challenges Planning Considerations The Vision IRecommendations 0 I 55 Introduction 1 Currently there is no adopted plan for the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor. There were public workshops held in 2005 to discuss the vision for the corridor, and many of the recommendations from those workshops are incorporated into this plan. There has been little redevelopment progress along the corridor at the scale envisioned by this Plan due to lack of developable parcels, no clear development vision and little to no public investment. The CRA invested in a public parking lot in 2015 to serve the future downtown growth. The Agency is il currently in the planning phase for improvements to Boynton Beach Boulevard. The Boynton Beach Boulevard District consists of the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor between 1-95 I and the FEC Railway.The District extends north to N.E. 3rd Avenue and south to W. Ocean Avenue(west of Seacreast Boulevard) and N.E. 1st Avenue (East of Seacrest Boulevard). This area is the main entry into the downtown from the 1-95 exit and will therefore establish the first impression that visitors and many residents have of the City. The district also provides easy access to l the City's public beach, the Boynton Harbor Marina, City Hall, the Children's Schoolhouse Museum and i the Library. The areas directly north and south of the District are predominately large single-family neighborhoods. There is no buffer between the commercial uses fronting the corridor and residential uses which has held back property values in these neighborhoods. i ,4 # ci •�,"+ t 7:1.7-',-,,,,o..„,..,,-1 d' *P'''-.1: 1, f e r�" ' { �E • 4 hk , " ' '-34h.-'-:- �,� :- td G'. 4 t r ` P a 'y� , ,. v S+ a ,-, .i.--001 - G� 1 sir°, •- iii"+ �. yJ., a. t p ,1,11,:-,:V.,141,._Y,, ,,. d 6 .. ,:', `• a + -0,,y1 3rd '.,.0:-..,.,4 ,. ,,„„ �Y$ .E 'w.' t to r ' ti n ,. ,t't ,,,-1-1-41:1-' t;_..e, .' n ,9 ' i a t t'. �o- rt ri ' * - +'s } `� "1- o 1,4..4 , awn, e* » e v.I. 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' y. ,r'' accommodating higher traffic speeds and higherii`{ consisted of minimal conversion of ;1 ,, traffic volume, while lowering the aestheticsingle-family houses to commercial tai quality of the corridor. Additionally, commercial uses rather than.redevelopment at � = _" zoning only extends one-half block deep from the scale envisioned for this Plan. .' Boynton Beach Boulevard which represents t Nearly all of the parking for the ri f' insufficient land necessary to support the land businesses along the Boulevard is Y 56 in front of the buildings meaning that in many cases, , y4� cars have to back out into traffic. There are numerous H° , _ r ,4.A,7 ' , t C F. Yfr h 1 9 curb cuts for each commercial use along the corridor . J, • ''' g rte;° , leaving little room for landscape improvements and the -`..,,,,iii, , �,' " { pedestrian zone. ,, ;, , t .;- 7_,..r.,,, • Due to the widening of the Boynton Beach Boulevard '`""-'_`r7- ,,. ,,a19-'-.A_' : . -^. overthe years,vehicular use has been emphasized over , -- •'` .4 _ 7-'4 - - pedestrian or bike use. Under the current configuration ; - — - of the roadway, there is insufficient right-of-way forc 9 Y landscaping, wider sidewalks, bike lanes, bus shelters " '' - i ..-6,4e, and street furniture. Recently large utility poles were - eA installed on the south side of the Boulevard adding to the visual blight of the corridor. There are only three , '" signalized intersections that have formal pedestrian crossing zones. Pedestrians must walk several blocks ' � F A,; t = `li-i.:.. .1 in order to cross the Boulevard. r - , . There are no destinations along the corridor to attract , ' 1 i , � �-j, - F the interest of visitors or residents other than City Hall, ,T f'fix ° _° 1 `y; , ,'.` _ ,l „'' the Public Library, and the Post Office. The majority ' _ - -- -- -� ' -_ of the businesses belong to the small service industry with few employees. The buildings are outdated, being -..... ,-- constructed from the 1930's to the 1970's.The majority _� of the buildings are for single-tenant/use with no cross- Figure 11: Examples of Districts Planning Challenges access for pedestrian or vehicular circulation purposes or for sharing of parking resources. Additionally, there are no large parcels ready for redevelopment thereby requiring land assemblage and willing sellers. City Hall is located along Boynton Beach Boulevard but is envisioned to be relocated into the Cultural District as part of the Town Square project. City Hall and the other civic uses occupy 3.71 acres and offer an opportunity for a public-private partnership to facilitate a catalyst for redevelopment within the District. 57 - -v [111 s 14: ) . ) \�. y. « \r99.1., F •icZl 58 -�- --- - Planning Considerations NW 1st Avenue Historic District: Several factors were considered in determining the, The potential NW 1st Avenue historic district land use designations for the Boynton Beach Boulevard contains thirteen properties, seven of which District. Just east along the District is the location of the would be considered "contributing properties". future site of the Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter service The designation process was applied but failed to on the FEC Rail line, which will serve the South Florida produce a positive result (although the outcome of � metropolitan region. To improve land development the vote was very close). Itis recommended that the patterns in advance of station development, the City designation of a historic district be again explored adopted a Downtown Transit Oriented Development in the future if there has been no assemblage of District (DTOD), covering a 1/2 mile radius around the the properties on the north side of NW 1st Avenue planned station. The DTOD district regulations support for commercial development. In the meantime, the increased intensity of development through a 25% owners of the "contributing" sites will be contacted density bonus. The Boynton Beach Boulevard District to determine their interest in applying for individual and DTOD district overlap; only the area from 1-95 to designation of their properties. (approximately) N.W. 2nd Street is not included within the DTOD District- 4 tn c n'Yb �[k� y A second consideration is that the Boynton Beach ,like„ %, 441 410 ¢ , Boulevard District is entirely enclosed within the 4.7 a"" _ Transportation Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) ' ` . a ' which, in addition to the residential exception area applicable east of 1-95, exempts all development 4rl _ i . I from the Palm Beach County traffic concurrency thusH 1-: , allowing denser development. The Plan recommends that the higher density and , height occur within this District where both the TCEA ' '� tt and the TOD overlap. i __ ,,, f;i„ .,.,i Figure 12: Historic Property on First Avenue ro I --- — 59 - - — Vision I 4 The Boynton Beach Boulevard District is envisioned to serve as a welcoming and beautiful entry into the Downtown District. Pedestrians will be encouraged to walk along the broad sidewalks in the shade of mature trees to visit the various stores and restaurants along the corridor. Bicyclists will safely travel along the corridor and will be able to park their bikes at one of the local shops where they'll meet a I friend for a cup of coffee. Visitors will be able to find their way to the marina, the Children's Schoolhouse Museum and the Public Library using the various way finding signs along the corridor. Investors will see the value of developing in downtown Boynton Beach based on the public improvements and will begin to assemble land for development of mixed-use projects. Recommendations: Streetscape 4,1 Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Boynton Beach Boulevard District. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements and should include: • Implement a Complete Streets program • Minimum 8' wide active use area abutting the for Boynton Beach Boulevard including the building addition of: • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and 1 • On-street parking pedestrian scales • Bike lanes • Enhanced street furniture, bus shelters, bike • Enhance median with mature tree canopy racks and receptacles 11 t. (at time of planting) and landscape lighting • Active uses along the first floor of development • Marking of major intersections with • Create a greenway along the north side of NW 1st materials such as pavers, paint, etc. Avenue per the Connectivity Plan • Narrowing of travel lanes to create space . Create way finding signage to mark the entry into 1 for landscaping and wider sidewalks and the City and brand the district to make the street safer for bicyclists and ■ pedestrians. • Install public art in key locations lam,. • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right- Provide additional pedestrian crossings where of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: needed • Addition of canopy street trees • Underground overhead utilities 4 • Minimum 8'wide clear sidewalk T �t c:4 mw 7:7 , +' r., 41. ... r d a ' t11- a ,« �-"fid''' 41, , , „4 ,..,,..411:..7.7_,-- it6 + d. _'A Ip'' rf �,.,•, ',. r, 'r aE" T .r1 qui"4,, #3i .7�".V6. 1,"�.. �i •' ,,,, 1 a _ fly -..r ,—} F aw 1 "* '�'I T� .�' ' 'K _ r y g' t ` ! .1..,;- 7 +&'' • v k4 k 4a w+.� + .tom 4_ � fi k 'i,e q4+;;,,' { { y S ? w ' ''''. 1TT 1 $e 1t' S € iI � / R €ytr:.` 'VI /:" ' " t n� - aa $ ISS-3,1 d 9 � r Figure 13: Boynton Beach Blvd. District Streetscape Recommendations Area 60 1 3 I Entrance enhancements Intersection enhancements inenhancements . 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'-M°' ,Y £i L' G P" p 4" Hiel- Figure 17: Boynton Beach Blvd. Section from 1-95 to Seacrest Blvd. 62 | 1 ::,` 1 lj'',..'"'l' Boynton Beach Boulevard Design: East of Seacrest Boulevard I ' " -, . `� n • !- ~L. 8 I f _ Figure 18: Boynton Beach Blvd. Plan from Geaoma Blvd.toFederal Hwy. ,14 99.4 4994 . . ? 411 - t ;4,1 Figure 19: Boynton Beach Blvd. Section from SeacresBlvd.to Federal Hwy 63 -, Recommendations: Land Use The predominant existing future land use designation along the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor is Local Retail Commercial. Other future land use designations are Public and Private and Governmental/ Institutional (where City Hall is located) and Office Commercial. The Local Retail Commercial designation only extends one-half block to the north and south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. The lack of depth has prevented successful projects from being developed along the corridor. In order to encourage a vibrant corridor with the desired private development and public spaces, it is recommended that the following • future land use changes be made: • From 1-95 east to N.W. 1st Street, change Local Retail Commercial and Low Density Residential to Mixed-Use Low. The Mixed-Use Low land use designation should extend the depth of the block north and south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. • From N.W. 1st Street east to N.E. 3rd Street, change Local Retail Commercial, Public and Private Governmental/Institutional, Medium Density Residential, General Commercial to Mixed-Use Medium Future Land Use. The Mixed-Use Medium land use designation should extend the depth 9 of the block north and south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. • From N. E. 3rd Street east to the FEC Railroad, change General Commercial, Industrial, Local Retail Commercial to Mixed-Use High future land use designation.The Mixed-Use High future land use designation should extend the depth of the block north and south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. Below is a table showing the proposed land use and zoning designations that will apply along the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor: Table 3: Recommended Future Land Use(FLU) Classifications within the Boynton Beach Blvd District t LAND USE DENSITY CORRESPONDING ZONING DENSITY ' MAX imjMixed-Use Low 0 MU-1 20 4 P4 ixe -Use MU- 40 ' i Medium 50 1 U i !C)� ` ' Mixed-Use-High 8MIUtare,Cn'ot recommended in pik this itfct} 80 150" Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus 00...-t - Ivry n- 1 xt ,,r_ .., 1. 64 MU- High :1\:11U2LOoW1 MU- Med du/ac • 80 du/ac „ Max height 45'f 1 • T4M00a xdD uhiBeaoci height: ' hu t s:e7s5' •• TMOaxD Deheight 'nsi tyl50Bonus _7-L.—Tr.:T..t,-•",7,1'-it"--7-fir r„,--LI!et;,...,--,7,11 1$71::: .,.;.,, -; .. „--,...?. 77,7_,,, , --', .,' C-7.41. -40. iL- 7,7,,, . .51,, . s't tr:r-,,,-4kr-'• t• r - - •„,„„,_*- ,,,-,.41 .•- ,r_. •-,1„1,..„, ,,_,1 It.7.._, ,,, -.N‘r, ` ' 4.,;,..2 Le, 4 ,IA'ii.;,..-„,`‘,----j,„...'- F• ”- ,-r• -,,c;,.7277-1.x -'71.etr,ttl'r'J-1.1- 11. , • , *!, -,, .I' 41tFti.:r-' llirtit$'.41.4.: ..t "* •--. .4'.7 t—TI'r•;;;" '''''' ,,,'-11r ,,„41/14"ale.,"1.: 1-1- t z,'''oft; 494-'-• -1-),1,,',.Irifi,%7,1,:,,:1.f."1".r,T,- gi- ' ir-7:":; _,7 .,r-1;8' t-,LPsg,—iipf,,,, '--ve„.4r- , ,... ,, _ -^',.. - - 1,, ,. , , , i , "‘",' ,,....,,Tt...r I -6,.. ,T,„. • , , ,1,,,!•;,,,,.. 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Drive-thrus are only permitted when not visible from right-of-ways and completely behind a structure. • First floor of building shall maximize the amount of glazing. • Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard shall have maximized glazing on first floors • Approximately 75%of the lot frontage must be occupied by structure and adjacent to the pedestrian zone. =` • Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard shall have a minimum height of 30' • Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard shall be a maximum of 45', consistent for 30' deep. • Parking shall be located to the rear or side of the property. MU-L Land Uses are permitted to have one , (single loaded) row of parking in front of the structure. i • Only when access is not possible from the rear or side shall curb cuts be permitted on Boynton beach Blvd • All buildings along Boynton Beach Blvd pedestrian access from the right-of-way/sidewalks. • The main pedestrian entry, or front door, must be fronting Boynton Beach Blvd. • Mixed use projects adjacent to single-family areas shall include greenways for proper buffering Staff will review architectural styles and make recommendations regarding Architectural Guidelines that may enhance the character of the District. This process will include public input. I * , :a -i -71 a,,, ,� # ^ p ..,•:- y. '! #. . t . •3 } • , . !`<y ,. B _ y -** ,, 4 . , ^ ;$•.'-f- r t` ite 4111.--'41 ` r...ink,. • e 1-ry. ' 544t+� i. N ° ,, ` . .. r . 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The common vision of both plans was to create a cultural district anchored by the Children's Schoolhouse Museum, library and civic uses, and to maintain and reuse the historic structures. ' The City invested in a streetscape project along Ocean Avenue in the late 1990's. The CRA purchased a historic structure at 211 Ocean Avenue that is in the planning process to be converted to a bar/restaurant, and moved another historic structure onto Ocean Avenue from N.E. 1st Avenue to create a café. In 2011, the CRA developed the amphitheater where most of the CRA events are held. The goal of these projects has been to activate Ocean Avenue as a quaint gathering place and link to downtown and marina. i The Cultural District, at 28 acres, is the smallest of the six planning districts. Its boundaries are Seacrest Boulevard to the west, N.E. 1st Avenue to the north, the FEC Railway to the east and S.E. 2nd Avenue to the south; it is adjacent to the Boynton Beach Boulevard District and the Downtown District. The western section of the District (west of SE 1st Street) is almost completely occupied by civic uses. I The remaining part of the district has a significant number of single-family homes, and several small, older multifamily condo and apartment buildings. North of Ocean Avenue, several vacant parcels are part of a land assemblage targeted for redevelopment. y� Figure 26: Cultural District Locationy Ma. 19---,;;,—,77.----. '7 & r l h r - '.-f I,� , } ,�s Aridi. s j- -, 7 �., 1'1 e� 1o a +'+ i ' ii I , , :t., `r9if'i4 ` tr • rT .. 0 ; I ll,,, i i I , y „ i � 14r - y ` , +L AVE 1sAv, -- ..--•;,V,„_-7..V. 1 l • fi el# PIA''r''' '-s ' ,""j'. 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The Cultural District has some unique redevelopment challenges. First, the ownership pattern (seven The existence of these transportation-oriented condominium buildings) makes assemblage of designationsisafactorinconsideringwhereincreased developable parcels difficult. The cost and difficulty height and density will occur within the CRA district. of assembling these condominium sites make the The Cultural District,while not an area appropriate for redevelopment of sections of the District a long term the height recommended in the Downtown District, prospect. is located within both the DTODD and the TCEA, supporting the move to higher densities. A disconnect between the current future land use classificationswithin the Districtand recommendations A third consideration is the public-private partnership of the redevelopment plans has been a source of opportunity for the 16 plus acre civic campus, a • confusion for both residents and investors. major potential catalyst for redevelopment at the western end of the downtown core. The relocation of A lack of active uses such as cultural venues, City Hall within this area would make land available restaurants or galleries, discourages visitors from at a prominent intersection along Boynton Beach ; Boulevard. A charrette was held and studypreparedi venturing into this area of downtown. Narrow sidewalks or no sidewalks on some streets exacerbate yielding various design options supporting higher the problem. While the civic campus, including City densities and a mixed of civic, residential and retail Hall, the library, the Civic Center and the Art Center uses. attract people during the day, they have no reason to stay in the District. Planning Considerations q vQ�} •jl�-`-LIEN L 4;10., kt.) - . ' ��I� Several factors were considered in determining the %fir-'4-'-'•,;.p'-4",-..` " s. I ' l�•,'.k-'-', S land use designations for the Cultural District. First "� ' 71,- 4,,: „. ;�'" j ' • `�. I;� '' '' j ' - elk 1I- � e "rrE' located directly east of the District is the future site '4: '„rl ' ;. Ir ,te „ I"1 t of the station for the planned Tri-Rail Coastal Link -:m ?� - - — - • commuter service on the FEC Rail line,which will serve ''`”-- -_ - - the South Florida metropolitan region. To improve . .. -;'- a - - - land development patterns in advance of station - _ development, the City adopted a Downtown Transit -- Oriented Development District(DTOD), covering a '/2 #m,4,,• o"' mile radius around the station's location. The DTOD _ w ;T t district regulations support increased intensity of , ; �t '> 0 • ' ,° ., ':+:,,,,Ih,� ..-. . .-1/.r development through a 25% density bonus. . h�`, V_ ;3'; , ,° Ver`0 t'# ' ` -, 1 ' T '';''''''T A second consideration is that the Cultural District --_ >< ', k r a a, x �l F , ;° •- is entirely enclosed within the Transportation % - - ,,.; n Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) which, in _-�— .. ItwAy : = �..'' ` addition to the residential exception area applicable ibroi-�< •- ` �ff '' �d: - east of 1-95, exempts all development from the Palm Figure 27: Example of District Planning Challenges 73 qi Vision The Cultural District is envisioned to be the principal hub for the City's civic uses, public spaces and events. The concentration of public art and other cultural amenities will foster a sense of community. Public events such as the Kinetic Art Expo and the Haunted Pirate Fest are already anchored within 1 the District and attract residents and visitors to experience Boynton Beach's unique character. Ocean 4" Avenue will maintain its character through the creation of an overlay district. 4 Recommendations: Streetscape Streetscape enhancements are recommended for both Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public is easements and should include: Ocean Avenue 1 • Implement a Complete Streets program for Ocean Avenue to accommodate bike lanes and bike racks, safe pedestrian crossing at the FEC Railway and on-street parking where possible. I 1 • Create a curbless festival area between Seacrest Boulevard and S.E. 1st Street i • Enhance the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard with a vertical entry feature,with changes in surface materials such pavers and paints. ° • Add signage at the FEC Railway announcing entry into the Downtown area. i • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Addition of canopy street trees • Minimum 8'wide clear sidewalk ' • Minimum 8'wide active use area abutting the building • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales im i . `"• Str etseatae Eraften n nY Strr escape En aarictmortiLi• - On sired parkine • Ort-street parkin • 1pc{a lr tt d bile fangs. • bas ignal I bide Imes facilities ro iRedulie Ulm viidth • Landsca rn istre'ettree im rovement' En�arracro�sbli�t� °de• alk expansions end.repairs ,z�, • Publi, ert along Avenue , �'w';, k° -- 1r * ,x, wc�a i7..F-4---'. curble-ss.'re-Air l®at_reel,section I' , b' "` w • Materiel:and pattern enhance anis ?;,;72 ; ,. . 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Figu▪re 28: Ocean Ave. Streetscape Recommendations Figure 29: Seacrest Blvd. Streetscape Recommendations 14 i • Enhanced street furniture, bus shelters, bike racks and receptacles } • Active uses along the first floor of development Seacrest Boulevard • Implement a Complete Streets program for Seacrest Boulevard to accommodate bike lanes and bike i racks, safe pedestrian crossings, required on-street parking, and consideration for rotary intersection j design at Ocean Avenue • Install public art in key locations • Provide additional pedestrian crossings where needed • Underground overhead utilities `3 01 f-i./Ti. I i (f ? , l! i anti?Rnh» 3 n isr EntrAnr:e enhan '+cents' a Ct t m 'mill-14inr•o try Safe ixos-sra clP Vat s 11 Ito.Oman Avid; Signa9e Iir cta.' airy Ft3[t 1rvn� ' i 'k� a7 � fiii. a _ • _ i ,rte h 0- 0 ` mw - lya- - ' .:i,l, '' "' `} k , 1 , ; r Ili i t e! 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Y I Figure 32: Ocean Ave. Festival Street Section 75 , I Recommendations: Land Use 'F- -- - --- -- — i Tom'square i Mixed c Pr+Jeis mixi i RewePfc;e-ci: • . 40 Et t L :i . 43,5+3 dial The predominant existing future land use : : errg tt9 irDuI lta+ el ds r:t al,r., Ti d # ,0013nnus j Recommendations: Urban Design Create/ modify an overlay district for Ocean Avenue, which encompasses the entire Cultural District, to control height at street frontage, building setback, design, uses and overal character. • Ocean Ave will be designed to have a streetwall (building faces) abutting the pedestrian zone. • Active commercial uses shall be required on the street frontage of Ocean Ave.Automobile oriented 1 uses, such as, gas stations, car washes, and drive-thrus, are prohibited. • Structures along Ocean Avenue shall be design to the pedestrian scale and have a maximum height of 35', consistent for a depth of a minimum of 30'. • Maximize glazing on first floors ti • Require street canopy trees • Public spaces such as plazas or greens shall be created as part of each project. Staff will review architectural styles and make recommendations regarding Architectural Guidelines that j may enhance the character of the District. This process will include public input. Stre'taall Design • 35' max fronting Ocean Ave • Additional height null 4e stepped back 30' • Commercial uses.required a ong Ocean • Public:spates such as plaza or greed areas ruiiredalon Ocean • M6xirniize glazirig on first floor • Pedestriay�n shade Leik* 6 y 4e4.,6 r' 3 1 1. �'i + r 4 r . f jj .11F1, r Pam, 'a , it " Ti 0.2 ,-j T" tiIt Y 0,a �• L • ;I B �� H i 1.‘",44". ,7.;� .,6,-.„..4:,...4„.'a . °_.a *`=,4.'L ,<.,SEL. .'I tea. �r'' i' ,,1 nP Ik A ...,.....,,,,„. 1i S: F`.�! :+a R q a'1 i. •, 4 ,7iMdi'9 ry, i,, ,, n vt ' `-- td ",I � '.'..--H,'- 1. _,,_ 5 ip:,'C'r-'71-1'1 :n.,M'.. '11"... kik"' '''',,--- *011" ,i1-1 '.' -:' .:'•-• '':1' ,,. ' # ,., ,, -44"ljat 41,1_ , .„.:34,:,4 r 2,:‘,„.att 1 ;! ' t",!. Figure 35: Ocean Ave. Streetwall Design pff..;:suvaal..,. . a. __.�. 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Some progress has been made • ' 1., '6, `v r, toward thisgoal with the development of the • , '"+ - " _A I ' p Boynton[ Blvd. . I Casa Costa and Marina Village condominium F i/117_,}-;,-1 ,..-1-1,-,. ��; W ° , . .' projects and the soon to be completed 500 7. a ' Ocean mixed-use development. s',),'o ,� _ � _ ' ,: . ai,, -Ocean)Ave ,t- _- M' ,: ' ,7i .1, 1 1':;7 445, Y r+- • *'• The CRA has invested in the redevelopment of ,� t;o'` _ , ..,iel ,,.`.., ..„).,-4._ ,40 , .�.. .. „ 't . Y S the Boynton Harbor Marina to create a tourism j ,� , i4i,1„,,,. �`� .1rr 1� tt-r destination, preserve a workingwaterfront and ,^ -i tr, 9 r . '�'' ' eivni xi ' ' '_ ` 'support the boating community. The Agency : � planned and constructed the Boynton Beach --',. 4-4I ' - �, 4 -- k.. . 'fa sa ,- 4 fir' ^o thy-,'. Promenade that extends from Federal Highway � + • ;• ! to the Intracoastal Waterway; the Promenade 1 '-E. ►- also connects to the City's Mangrove Walk Park ;{ �':7oN k 3 _ and the Marina. f -PTS Ez :�, , 3o, ,^ The Downtown District is bound to the north `` `,pir __ a , - • ',i� ,1,,q.:',., sof.,, t.. {, , f �J by N.E. 7th Avenue, to the south by S.E. 12th p'a'l". ; T.,,,,..4.,' 'r y� - ,a� ,b � Avenue,to the east by Federal Highway and ther.,:-.L..7. --� sE8thjAve .- j -' ' '44: -J: Intracoastal Waterway, and to the west by the 1� , it, , ' . ,r`I 1 FEC Railway. The District connects via Federal ( ' sJ%' ` '4.,,,,,_„,:s. h,„.., , ,, "'7� ! ', Highway and S.E. 4th Street to the secondary .. development node at Woolbright and Federal 4 ,7..4,11,4* f' ,44 ' • .. -„ ,. ! Highway. . irnpa ,5_ Ave - p Figure 40: Downtown District Location Map �'' Downtown Boynton Beach is easily accessed via 1-95 and Boynton Beach Boulevard: the distance from 1-95 to Federal Highway is less than one mile. The City's beach at Oceanfront Park is only 1.7 miles from 1-95 or, for residents 'f'' of one of the new downtown developments, a quick walk over the Ocean Avenue Bridge. The Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter rail station is planned for the downtown at N.E. 4th Street between Ocean Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard. This led the City to adopt the Downtown Transit Oriented Development District, allowing for a 25% density bonus within 1/2 mile of the future station. 82 Planning Challenges 25% density bonus. Unlike Defray Beach or West Palm Beach, Boynton A second consideration is that the Downtown Beach historically has only had a very small downtown District is entirely enclosed within the Transportation area. It extended from just east of Federal Highway Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA) which, in to west of Federal Highway at Ocean Avenue. There addition to the residential exception area applicable have been very few commercial buildings that could east of 1-95, exempts all development from the Palm be repurposed into restaurants and stores as Delray Beach County traffic concurrency thus allowing Beach has done. Consequently, the first CRA Plan denser development. adopted in 1984 concentrated on the downtown area (smaller than proposed in this plan) as a redevelopment priority. The existence of both of these transportation- oriented designations is a factor in considering where Some of the planning challenges are: increased height and density will occur within the CRA district. The Downtown District's location in the center of both the DTODD and the TCEA supports • Lack of developable parcels — assemblage is the highest density and height within this district. required • Property owners have unrealistic expectations 1I' of the value of their property IH,,'r '� ,. � ;� s., ��,�P • Not pedestrian friendly , • No shade trees ,� , • No public parking areas and little on-street rr�, - 45.1„7_, parking . - - :h...„,..,..:, .0 - a • Lack of support for current redevelopment plan -}}c • .I recommendations ,'- a a,:,4-,i,--- �� • — ' �s �,��{# ;^+E ';trate �1 1i��,;..� � 7:..p>"x. • Lack of wayfinding signage '14.2* �� • No design theme to create an identity "k �` � � � ' • Limited space on Ocean Avenue to locate retail ' - ' , ,I _` , ,• and restaurant uses , , •', �'1 i ', ,°sly,� ;"� nr I'�, �, � �,• "'I�" ''' .� •w.��`�nc„4`, ''-.",='' ,. ' ,i ,; -` *k I Planning Considerations ;" Several factors were considered in determining the �" ` "4' v r land use designations for the Downtown District. First, -', , �' ", ti,,,,,:.;„.. * ,- the downtown will be the'future site of the station forI p --- � `4�,' , the planned Tri-Rail Coastal Link commuter service on 4, ' .0'5:-1- ,7' - ,'t_ , I,1, , the FEC Rail line, which will serve the South Florida l t X I _ _„` - ,I, , V Y l metropolitan region. To improve land development `, ” ' tIT,. , wv ' i i�,� patterns in advance of station development, the City y, _ d ^,Lr, &_ i ! adopted a Downtown Transit Oriented Development t„ 1 District (DTOD), covering a 1/2 mile radius around the station's location. The DTOD district regulations - support increased intensity of development through a Figure 41: Example of District Planning Challenges 83 _ - .. - 1 . r . 81 Vision Downtown Boynton Beach will be where people live, work and play in an environment that provides bikeable and walkable access to the beach, restaurants, transit, parks and cultural experiences. There will be areas to gather and socialize. Entrepreneurs will open new restaurants and businesses creating financial benefits to the local economy.Attractive new buildings will provide housing for people of all ages and incomes, and accommodate new shops and restaurants. Recommendations: Streetscape Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Federal Highway corridor. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements. The enhancements should include: • Create a Complete Street design for Federal Highway including the addition of: • On-street parking • Bike lanes • } Enhance median with mature tree canopy (at time of planting) and landscape lighting • Marking of major intersections with materials such as pavers, paint, etc. • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Addition of canopy street trees • Minimum 8'wide clear sidewalk • Minimum 8'wide active use area abutting the building • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales • Enhanced street furniture, bus shelters, bike racks and receptacles • Active uses along the first floor of development • Canopy trees that provide immediate shading at time of construction • Bus shelters with unique design for the downtown district • Underground overhead utilities • Public art in key locations • Additional pedestrian crossings where needed • A greenway along SE 4th Street and Ocean Avenue connecting Pence Park and the Marina, per the Connectivity Plan • An eco-trail connecting the pedestrian zone to Mangrove Park, per the Connectivity Plan. 85 I Recommendations: Land Use 1 To attract new residents and businesses, the area must present a unified vision for the future. Therefore, it is recommended that the changes to the Future Land Use map be made using the new future land use/ zoning structure as shown: ',1, Table 5: Recommended Future Land Use(FLU)Classifications within the Downtown District LAND'USE DENSITY CORRESPONDING ZONING': DENSITY .MAX' ,, CAP* HEIGHT High Density 15 R-4IPUD, PUD 15 45' Residential Mixed-Use MU-2 40 65' Medi 5050 'MU-3 50 75' , Mixed=Use High 80 MU-4** 60 100' MU,Core 80 150' General Commercial Na C-4 n/a •45' Industrial n/a M-1 n/a 45' Recreation n/a Recreation n/a 45' * Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus I 9 _ ';"'ril,�;4 'it s , ' ' 80'dul'ac (Zoning ML}.-Core ifiCrA_-,E ' ri 7,f,-k,; irlex height 1$0' .{ �• ' �` a ;' • . 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''' , ":12-,;, -7 ,1 itch k IJXL, L' Recommendations: Urban Design In order to promote an active and walkable built environment in the Downtown District, the following recommendations apply: • Active commercial uses shall be required on the street frontage of Ocean Ave.Automobile oriented I uses, such as, gas stations, car washes, and drive-thrus, are prohibited. { • The build-to line shall accommodate a ten foot sidewalk, mature shade trees (at install), street lights and street furniture • Buildings fronting Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Boulevard and S.E. 4th Street shall have a 4. 60-90% window to wall ratio on the first floor. • Approximately 75%of the lot frontage must be occupied by structure and adjacent to the pedestrian zone • Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard or Federal Highway shall have a minimum height of 30' • Buildings fronting Boynton Beach Boulevard or Federal Highway shall be a maximum of 45', consistent for 30' deep. • Parking shall be located to the rear or side of the property. • Only when access is not possible from the rear or side shall curb cuts be permitted on Boynton • beach Blvd or Federal Highway. • All buildings along Federal Highway must have pedestrian access from the right-of-way/sidewalks. • The main pedestrian entry, or front door, must be fronting Federal Highway. • Where mixed use development is proposed adjacent residential areas, the residential areas shall be protected through the residential compatibility standards and the use of landscape buffers and/ or walls as appropriate. , Staff will review architectural styles and make recommendations regarding Architectural Guidelines that may enhance the character of the District. 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The Federal Highway Corridor District benefited from redevelopment activity more than any other district. The land use changes recommended by the 2001 Plan and its update resulted in the development of 2,358 new residential units in the five new projects at the north end of Federal Highway and eight projects along the south end of the District.The CRA recently completed a capital improvement project in the area of the FEC right-of-way, on the west side of Federal Highway between the Stanley Weaver (C-16) Canal and N.E. 15th Avenue. As part of this project, new landscaping, irrigation, lighting and a new entry sign for the City were installed. . This District consists of two sections, North and South. Each section extends north and south from the Downtown District, ending at the City's boundary. On the west, they are mostly bounded by the F.E.C. Railroad right-of-way; on the east, both border on the Intracoastal Waterway.The South and North sections of the District represent the main entries into the City from US Highway 1. There are two major arterial roadways in the district: Gateway Boulevard, an east-west arterial between 1-95 and Federal Highway, and Federal Highway, which runs north/south through the entire CRA district. The district is home to two City parks:the Harvey Oyer, Jr. Park with 8.79 acres and the Intracoastal Park with 8.97 acres. Both parks provide residents with access to the Intracoastal Waterway. ■ • • $ it 94 �' _"` ,.:# R:^^s x sed �tk"-..Wf' 1-tl aFv.E" -sTy ,�"y 'F •" �., , ' ,. ^�'rf,',`, ... } .»w,,d ¥3py'.d'1 , .+ , a,-.fic is?A. 7 Boynton Beach Blvd ,;, . w t — M �,rirttlfirs ? " , � -4 ' 1 1 114 °9p'yLrB_ . , ,..4.,k - „� l alt +.�+ `�_. "q;1 �a"_ ' ,_.,„.,....,41....,°1t. O`can Ave ,k ,+ S" q P. 4.' I� '�'. `�a a .,.p, a '_a �.„I, an L.• .'. 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''''-,1,,1 4 IT '-'''' " ' .'' f'-'4,'.t.}:: ''' '414'.' ir IA lk.,14,74.1,P., r NE 7tIP�Ave ' ^h t • ' fix# : i R# 4, �YSE�36thAve -'k ' ?4,,,-,.... ,,,,. f Figure 48: Federal Highway District(North) District Location Figure 49: Federal Highway District(South) District Location Map Map 95 — -- l Planning Challenges One of the most challenging aspects of the north "gin 4 section of the District is the geographic layout X imposed by the location of the FEC Rail line d„ . and the Intracoastal Waterway. The insufficient I depth of land on the west side of Federal , 44 Highway makes certain areas undevelopable or ,, .« . 4,44.„ ' at least difficult to develop. On the east side " ry : of Federal Highway, the depth of commercial "; . ' ' lots is also inadequate to build anything that is 44e ° & ' responsive to the market. Land assemblage is `. s, _ ; �'. '' 9 required to create a developable site; moreover, ; there are only a few vacant parcels. - 4 Among numerous outdated commercial buildings, some are vacant and many under maintained. Additionally, many of the uses are ,4 not compatible with the vision of the Plan or with ,e4� ' 5 k � � the adjacent residential neighborhoods. 1 L. ri "� r�nN Another predominant feature that is creating visual blight is the abundance of overhead utilities. Old utilitypoles often remain after ' � new poles are installed, taking up precious sidewalk space. The sidewalks are too narrow r ' to allow two people to walk side-by-side or to r accommodate the installation of mature shade .', �`,� °et = i. a=a< trees and decorative streetlights. : There are insufficient bus shelters along Federal ` ` ` Figure 50: Example of Distract Planning Challenges • Highway, even though Route 1 ist one of the most used of all the Palm Tran routes. Due to the scale of Federal Highway, the 4buildings and uses have been oriented to the automobile. There is little in the design of the road, sidewalks or buildings that would encourage biking or walking as an alternative to driving. The drive lanes of Federal Highway are 12'wide, encouraging speeding adjacent to the sidewalk. A major challenge to redevelopment in the area of Federal Highway is the lack of developable parcels. 96 Planning Considerations There are several additional factors to consider for The return of passenger service to the F.E.C. redevelopment recommendations along the corridor. Railroad as part of the Coastal Link project will also serve as an attraction to downtown living and The first one is a close proximity to the waterfront, working as the City redevelops. A portion of both including direct access to the barrier island and segments of the corridor is within the Downtown oceanfront recreation areas as well as direct access to Transit Oriented Development District. The entire the Intracoastal Waterway through three public parks corridor, future train station and the existing Tri-Rail located at each end of the corridor. However, it also Station is accessible via a short bus ride on one of I makes the District vulnerable to flooding from high-tide the County's most ridden Route#1. events, storm surge, stormwater runoff and, eventually, the related impacts of sea level rise. Areas along the east side of the corridor are especially susceptible to ' flood damage, with large sections both north and south under FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and storm surge zones extending west past Federal Highway. Portions of these areas are also within evacuation zones for category 3 and 4 hurricanes. Both the north and south parts of the District overlap with the Comprehensive Plan's Coastal Management area, and therefore are subject of all its policies. The main focus of these policies is flood prevention and mitigation, including policies regarding certain uses, development intensity increases and public infrastructure improvements in areas most prone to flooding. All have to be taken into consideration in redevelopment decisions, striking a balance between people's desire to live on the water and the need to reduce threat to life and property from natural hazards. At the sametime, the policies strongly encourage that public waterfront access be a part of all waterfront development. I 97 � ! \ . � . � ! \ � \ \�.• °� 98 Vision The.Federal Highway Corridor shall serve as a major point of entry into the City and the downtown from both the north and south direction. There shall be a mix of uses that front the road, improve and activate the area. The streetscape will encourage biking and walking by providing shade, attractive lighting and a sense of safety. The single-family neighborhoods will experience an increase in value and become more attractive to buyers. s Recommendations: Streetscape Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Federal Highway corridor. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements and should include: • Create a Complete Street design for Federal Highway including the addition of: • On-street parking • Bike lanes • Enhance median with mature tree canopy (at time of planting) and landscape lighting • Marking of major intersections with materials such as pavers, paint, etc. • Create a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Addition of canopy street trees • Minimum 8'wide clear sidewalk • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales • Require installation of canopy trees that provide immediate shading at time of construction • Underground overhead utilities • Provide additional pedestrian crossings where needed • Create a greenway along SE 4th Street per the Connectivity Plan �eW n4 99 i Recommendations: Land User To encourage land assemblage for redevelopment of the corridor, the Plan recommends the application of the newly created future land use classification (Mixed-Use Low with a density of 20 units per acre) and zoning district (Mixed-Use 1 zoning with a 45' height limitation).This new land use designation will allow flexibility to develop retail and residential or retail and office uses, allowing the market to determine the I best mix. The Mixed-Use Low would apply to the Federal Highway frontage and to Gateway Boulevard at the Federal Highway Intersection. Currently there is commercial land use at this location; however, it is in need of upgrading. Compatibility ordinances will be utilized to minimize impacts of commercial uses on adjacent residential neighborhoods. To allow for growth within the CRA and the City, it is recommended that the new mixed-use zoning category—Mixed-Use High 4 with a density of 60 units per acre and 100' height limitation—be applied at the four corners of Woolbright and Federal Highway. Below is a table of the proposed land use and zoning designations that will apply along the Federal Highway corridor: Table 6 Recommended Future Land Use(FLU)Classifications within the Fedeal District _ _ i'r-i4' J,SE bensrrT COF E:rPOF•�':DING ZONING .3] Ir�s.l i 3°: MAX \ pI II CAP* E'l+ryHT i N,1xed-glee High 13M9' 1 ILI-4,.MU Core to-so lilinittr �ixed :ase Pr9ed se56; 1 1aw1J-2,.Mi�3 cl-der. 5a5"•- *' f.1ixed-Jse.1.c ti'. 20. ,IU--t 20 45" S e li High l Kerns;y 20 1P-U0 ZD l '45' Reticle/Mal' High Verilsl y.. 5 NMMN-PlannedUrrit Reside iat _ 1]eve!op ent 16 45' i Med DenSily R-3, lnrill Married Uri': , r 1l C3vrraent 'l0-.t: r5 ��De Sif S I 1'.W E-AA 'f'';-1-,.&4.,, GReslcienllaa Resldenllnt 5-7,5 ' ` ,� F.e rea l n we* 1 :9ec slier, �iY 5 Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus ec,) i 1.04,c.,...1-1.:_.,j B { _.. z> '4„, n i-# 911,10rsir,, Dfffcni a1 r e Jt{,:;. t' ' 6 f 71 . L+r^rp.,=.oji fr.,;.:- .Jeal,la ''''.Y.4-7..,77,- . • ,.. 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MU-L Land Uses are permitted to have one (single loaded) row of parking in front of the structure. • Curb cuts shall be permitted on Federal Highway only when access is not possible from the rear or side. • Adjacent single-family areas shall be protected through the use of landscape buffers and/or walls as appropriate. • Building roofs shall have vertical breaks to prevent long unbroken spans. • Building facades shall be articulated with plane changes at least one foot deep with changes in color texture and material. • All buildings along Federal Highway must have pedestrian access from the right-of-way/sidewalks. • The main pedestrian entry, or front door, must be fronting Federal Highway. Vs 102 r Y f I d • • art1. -� "-- �ti �''` A. it; 1'" ,," • .-M, . w M * .4+i, ;tie i'411,i'.,;.,, - ° k� • u r ' hr11-� . lig 'k�,�: 1„ i P.' Tr—/-'",:;. 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The area is within walking neighborhood developed predominantly with distance of the Cultural and Downtown Districts. single-family homes. The neighborhood has j several parks, two public schools and numerous A major arterial road—Seacrest Boulevard—runs churches. Unfortunately, it has been the victim through the neighborhood north/south. Martin Luther of disinvestment over the last 50 years. The two King, Jr. Boulevard, once lined with locally-owned Census blocks of Tract 61 which encompasses businesses, runs east/west. this District have the median household income of$20,848, the lowest in the City. There are two public elementary schools in the neighborhood, Poinciana and Galaxy. Both schools To counterthe decline of the neighborhood,in 2001 are STEM schools(Science,Technology, Engineering the CRA and City adopted the Heart of Boynton and Math). Community Redevelopment Plan. The Plan was updated in 2014 to reflect the achievements of the There are a number of parks and special use areas original plan and add new projects to reflect the within the neighborhood, such as, Carolyn Sims current market conditions. Community Center, Galaxy Park and Scrub and Sara Sims Park. A number of recommendations of the original CRA Plan have been implemented, including: • The demolition of the Cherry Hill public housing project • The redevelopment of the Boynton Terrace site–Ocean Breeze West– into 21 single- family homes ■ 1� • Redevelopment of Wilson Park and into Carolyn Sims Community Center 91'k • Expansion of the Palmetto Greens Park ItTh kri- • Redevelopment of Sara Sims Park – Master Plan created, property acquired • Streetscape Improvements on Seacrest Boulevard • Redevelopment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard – Property acquired and Family Dollar developed • Development of new housing – 60 new single family homes developed In partnership with nonprofits, the City and CRA. The Heart of Boynton District is bounded by the 106 • i . ., • . 1 •.. I . i -71 '. _ -- : i.!..4, .4'...t. _,_--- .':-, -.A-4. L.... ' - --r... r‘AR''')1'.,- ;;:i'' k __ - '.:--..- . 117.4. ...,•' -S.'al ISIOLFAVt-' ; --' -*I- a%-,p1'7t. '" ' '„ :.":i.m, '41, , . 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The CRA designed at a neighborhood scale. i and City, in partnership with local non-profits, continue to develop single-family homes, but Both Seacrest Boulevard and Martin Luther King, Jr. there is a need for quality affordable multi-family Boulevard have older, ill-maintained power poles with rental housing. The problem is that—given low overhead utilities, causing a "visual blight." median household incomes—it cost more to build even modest apartments than many of the families can afford. This gap will has to be filled \-1 `` through some form of a subsidy. `�. Another major deterrent to private investment �, . is the visible blight and crime. There are still . _• s' ,, a number of small convenience stores that ° -. allow loitering and illegal activities for all to see, -- 11,; ,,, � discouraging people to buy homes or invest in a.'7'° „ t"' `;` - �,' businesses within the area. 461 1 ,, The District is comprised of small parcels platted -'" :' £ '� ... ; 1 in the 1920's – 1930's, during Florida's land Figure 58: Example of District Planning Challenges boom. The parcels are owned by many different people making assembly of a developable site 9 very difficult and expensive. Moreover, many owners have an unrealistic sense of the value . of their property. . Over the years, the neighborhood has lost most of their retailers and service providers. There is no full service grocery store and only one take- out restaurant. The majority of commercial use is represented by convenience stores. A new Family Dollar store at the corner of Martin Luther =1 King, Jr. Boulevard and Seacrest Boulevard has been a welcome addition, but there is a need for more retail services. The neighborhood is bifurcated by a four- lane Seacrest Boulevard, which has only one signalized pedestrian crossing even though there are two elementary schools in the neighborhood. The width of the road and drive aisles encourage speeding through 108 Planning Considerations Several factors were considered in determining the Historic District. There are a significant number of land use designations for the Heart of Boynton District. historic cottages located along both sides of NE A future commuter rail station for the planned Tri- 3rd Avenue and the south side of NE 4th Avenue Rail Coastal Link service, which will serve the South between N. Seacrest Boulevard and NE 1st Street. Florida metropolitan region, is planned for downtown at In order to protect these cottages while allowing N.E. 4th between Ocean Avenue and Boynton Beach commercial redevelopment of the south side of NE Boulevard. To improve land development patterns 3rd Avenue, the Plan recommends that: • in advance of station development, the City adopted a Downtown Transit Oriented Development District • The historic cottages from the south side of (DTOD), covering a 1/2 mile radius around the station's NE 3rd Avenue be relocated to the vacant location, including a portion of the Heart of Boynton.The lots on the north side of NE 3rd Avenue. DTOD district regulations support increased intensity of development through a 25% density bonus. • On completion of the relocations, a historic 1 district, tentatively called Shepard Funk A second consideration is the Transportation Addition Historic Cottage District, be created Concurrency Exception Area (TCEA)which, in addition within the block enclosed by N. Seacrest to the residential exception area applicable east of 1-95, Boulevard, NE 1st Street, NE 3rd Avenue, ;'} exempts all development from the Palm Beach County and NE 4th Avenue. traffic concurrency requirements thus allowing denser development. The Plan recommends increasing density within the area where the TCEA and TOD designations overlap. However, because this District is a low- t scale neighborhood, no increase in height over 45' is recommended. t- 6 _I I � h . *��1 q LL 1 A. t. r "ice +., 7t °', 11;o' r t 1. , ,e, '�' = evs k } � i %,„,:-',...„ �� "rah 3 _ r , � ,-,i:47,-'1! ^ "' , e ": 4 �' 6p ? ori a t , + '�£G,fig �' * - ! t 'r�',' rt' ?.: � —N.l :- ° . -- _ , Figure 59: Planning Consideration Examples 109 "—' Vision The Heart of Boynton area will become a model neighborhood, with its unique character and history preserved. The vision includes enriching the original vernacular architecture of the neighborhood, investing in housing and commercial uses, and connecting both through the pedestrian and vehicular networks. Recommendations: Streetscape Streetscape enhancements are recommended for the Seacrest Blvd and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The space for these enhancements may be obtained through either right-of-way dedications or public easements. The enhancements should include: • Implement a Complete Streets program for Seacrest Boulevard and ML K Jr. Boulevard to accommodate bike lanes and bike racks, widening of sidewalks, decorative street lights, street furniture, and on-street parking. • Marking of major intersections with materials such as pavers, paint, etc. • Enhanced median landscaping • Bus shelters (will be required as part of new construction) • Additional signalized pedestrian crossings(including mid-block) along Seacrest BoulevardAddition of canopy street trees • Creation of a Pedestrian Zone adjacent to the right-of-ways that is inviting, safe and includes: • Minimum 8'wide clear sidewalk • Decorative light poles at both the vehicular and pedestrian scales • Require installation of canopy trees that provide immediate shading at time of construction • Underground of overhead utilities ■ • Creation of a greenway to connect the greenway proposed along NW 1st Avenue, Sara Sims Park, 1 and Wilson Park per the Connectivity Plan ; • • Creation of an eco-trail to connect the existing scrub and linear parks per the Connectivity Plan . i 1 110 I 4 .2:), .,,j„..,,„ ,, .e, i - --. 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Seacrest from N.W. 8th to N.W. 9th) o Mixed-Use — 40 units per acre (this land use designation is placed on the CRA-owned Ocean Breeze East block and on CRA-owned property along MLK, Jr. Boulevard) Local Retail Commercial, General Commercial, Industrial, Recreational, and Public & Private Governmental/Institutional Below is a table of the proposed land use and zoning designations that will apply within the Federal Highway Corridor District: Table 7: Recommended Future Land Use(FLU)Classifications within the Heart of Boynton District LAND UAL LEN1S1`lY COFt[-�S't��I�L7aiAdC;��P�iN 1bLtBt"r' JctM . .. . CAP HFE+'HT 115i)(A'd U rr.�iCKSiLC9�g ?>J ;rv111 „P4�1�I ” ' 7 �+' 1,5iftt-tjse'L w. ; ',,1 Jxi. 90 45'` J-Girth Ll ProsilyR4 IP1f6; 15 R4.,$-H.1,41-ilial 15 ?,loch r n lions it 9iMitlentlkil r 11 l II I I. 1 Via' • T. � _ _� L;na r� lty' P-1 AA. ;I -MF R='i-AA,R-1'�A,ft. t: 'h i4eltdcntal PUO t_5 46;in orci Jf, 4 n a ¢.r cio Ger iral 11 B, '.+t`Jrlinoirdill, I A ,s0,y h,dtastrao1 ,.._ _ _._._. n M-111 41.5' prol tuft l ]tJtie:'(Jug E5 11;44 45° C11eat ion, WO RE radar in a,r,a 46, *Properties located within the TOD may recieve a 25%density bonus I ,. 112 -- Figure 63: Recommended Land Use for the Heart of Boynton District w. ,11 , 1 TH i II ,,,,, 1 1 1 t ..,!.._t____ mil ',.: , X 11 I'M- 41r 1, 11 t 1 I__ 11.111'3111 I i I_air , 1\I_: : is * A F-1, !' 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' t S ; II. 5'1M^ Obs a ,"0 * as 4 ya`' ,e�„pt♦ itr "'" 't .�tP ,,,1'' # Pi '," _ YApo 4. r. , r +I .."0""#/p410'' °p 9 lad' It'. + �' 3^ n:a5»�k^ � `�9 e. �,'y,., i.„;i.�#" l I '!:;f , '. t ',4' b; .r•'ter.t *.r �Y'p4... ..._�..e" {= , .._s4 yi5.x l M . iF_ $ -'''a r , Boynton Beach Blvd. ler - ' _ �.�,qq r� : y �'y` Y #gyp -:.;,4-, f y$. ^ � `C''°�-'e �t � ..E.1..'-!_l'.4 f �:—�X- -p C _ _._...s m...4ri_�'��, �'1 _ _Y _w} 1e! '1" __ i. lie '`M 177t<a_.g I Ii:1.u- L`' +1 c`ir 11 z',.-we I.4 VI C. _._:M': ino`',...._F'lir r•-h$'1,,."`1'•014.7",. r------'a''`x.. IIIIIIa... I_{<•N^, "-''_- 113 1 rRecommendations: Urban Design • There are three architectural styles of historic structures in the Heart of Boynton: Mission, Frame Vernacular, and Mediterranean Revival. When building in this District, new development shall attempt { to utilize one of these architectural styles. 1 • A Historic Cottage District should be considered adjacent to the proposed Cottage District; where feasible, historically contributing cottages in the area shall be relocated in the Historic Cottage District. l• • Commercial buildings fronting MLK Jr., Boulevard and/or Seacrest Boulevard shall maximize the amount of glazing. ® Residential buildings fronting MLK Jr., Boulevard and/or Seacrest Boulevard shall b.e designed to have pedestrian access from the main road and have front door facing the main road. ® All buildings along MLK Jr., Boulevard and/or Seacrest Boulevard shall be set back to allow for a ti pedestrian zone. • Approximately 75%of the lot frontage must be occupied by structure and be adjacent to the pedestrian ! zone. • Buildings fronting MLK Jr., Boulevard shall be a maximum of two story and stepped back to continue to the maximum allowed height in the designated Zoning District. • Parking shall be located to the rear or side of the buildings • Curb cuts shall be permitted on Boynton Beach Blvd only when access is not possible from the rear or side. • When adjacent to commercial uses, single-family areas shall be protected through the use of 1 landscape buffers and/or walls as appropriate. Figure 64: Heart of Boynton Projects ' ° oda �p""p n� 1 4 a -�i,c , rt �g 4--w4 _ .fi tak r . -4-, 9 L C ,, cr.; arql 7 ', .4-r,-"-t, r r., i 7 6. 3 y�,l r', Y j,1..... .„„,,,..„.6,410,....„..=;,,,,,,.* "}" ■` a, i J ' k l Li l'j 1',a 1.1 ` t9. P, �v `a ' L 1 `k'q t � i, , r 4,1e . } Block �.� _t 4 1� �7 ti " area lE ` C tea , a -VIDA AE � , g a '' aa: �.I.° i 1. .„......,,,rro r"J - � L p ,„ ,,-, - ,. :.,,,,, t '" i telc.0 „ �" i✓ I N Rar L. �" � i" k ( Ii� �,4 , ff7 : rt w- -„,,, ,,t,x!:.,,, ... ., il East — 1,...”: .-..',44.:P;;;,,,7"I.F.4.,..-4,,,,,- --„leprz.,1*._Ix,gii,,,tri..;:;,,,,re„,,71/4tv,„%scii,:„,1,„.„,..4.. f,,,,i1,,cii.,!,_,:,, .„ ,4 ivi,,ill,„Lri 44* p P 5.d '� j f '• ter t r" -! ' ] jC"a � J� '{ j' s'. . ."'�s' a ,r a,•; J7 '* '4$ *.11� tee' i� r ` �t t � "mss '� �zr , � .,, �' ,., '� ,ha' - ', � -4- ��� � t&, i i1" -, i a "7 t;„,-,,,,,f ,,. ,,<-77:„,„.„.'1' ,<-,..R,w • r .�t -7i',:"717-1. :t r.1 ay,�p 1. I if S�',�� ,, r�. Am .��` , � Y9 y� !„ a�,' �"� "i� t�r�;fit t a t} } i y' f P a ,- ,- '$"" ,' } , 6'r 're71 i'`"a' vi t r� r7.21,-, �i r � t t x1 114 Sara Sims Park Expansion i - '"fl ` = Working with residents of the community;the CRAand i its consultant created a master plan for the expansion ,r and improvement of Sara Sims Park. The CRA has ' "" " '�'; " 1 ,0 � also purchased seven properties and deeded them :1:1.;;„,,,t,�` . k { , ,:;d 1 to the City in preparation for the eventual expansion w _ t of the park. tallwill review the feasibility of converting ° - `� d:. a portion of Sara Sims Park Master Plan, along the .4i � 7i �jois ),, : western boundary, from Recreational Land Use to �y � x"i T ` * ,I,.:;: . Single Family. This process shall include a public "" ' r ,� 17 ,,,,,,,,,,i,..,,*, � meeting,the Parks and Recreation Board review and . - -/_' — "m recommendation, and City Commision approval. Figure 65: Sara Sims ExpansionIt , , , Ocean Breeze East The CRA owns 4.5 acres of vacant land east of : - :111::,14,;;;.1. -_,::::;41177,1; I Seacrest Boulevard between N.E. 6th and 7th , $ ' � 9' l Avenues. The CRA is seekinga private development w& 1 ;ail ' partner to build a multi-family project on the site. i r, i `: t $� ; [k ,� ,. r ' Cottage District , The CRA owns approximately 5 acres on the block Figure 66: Ocean Breeze East between N.E. 4th and 5th Avenue. The CRA's goal with this site is to attract a private development 1 partner to build single-family for-sale homes in the �, a � �^ ,. style of the surrounding historic cottages. �-, r j MLK Commercial F� � dry. ` .� y _ �. ' "� x �#. Leveraging CRA-owned land and economic ; � - x -r ' µ development grants, the CRA was able to bring - r r , ,00 a Family Dollar store to the Martin Luther King, � ' �� w Jr. Boulevard corridor in 2015. The CRA owns �'w -..e, ,:,,,,,, ,,.:4.:, F ,,,.,... .z;:, � ,' .���., additional land on the corridor and continues to Figure 67: Cottage Districtfr work with developers to attract new and needed neighborhood retail. MLK Multi Family Utilizing CRA-owned land, the CRA is seeking to attract a private development partner to build a multi- family development along the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard corridor. The development may include commercial uses. 115 I „;111,_.,.., .,1 7 , _ ,, ,y AI -�3'' '” 48""^"§,' ` #r �` '"` r‘1::;f'''''''''''''''''' Via' '� ..,1:::', C�R a � ��' : :I' , '0G7.,.. ..-T.: . 4.;...-N'T: i•-;;,.i" '••;',1,1- ''' C P yy.� '• Iii.. i - '. 7 1 _1,1,,,,it,-2 4144. i€ $ e . a .r ' w" ""' J �, ,L4 w' 'ISP .. �7- w, 'rwr ' '`,414;4,'',:,.,,,,,,„..,.,'',„,,,,,,,,y .4,?,--;::;:,,,:'-', ,�' 'me ,',',',','''''''''',,','''l :',. . `' ^1.- t ' w' ' �..' ,w 4Rs,,,.,,„r„:,.,.:,, xr "'' air a a r. l ''1,", " ;a '' of r w'" .''''-'4'.'ny. 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LL , x 118 k fipti'hi4'''.4_71 • Industrial Craft District .' introduction Planning challenges Planning considerations The Vision Recommendations 119 6 Introduction ' 1 _, r 1. ---,FT-. —, Prior to this Plan,the Industrial Craft District hasH , never been included as part of a Community 4=m '� s .r. `,T. K�'w '—" ! 0,- Redevelopment Plan. The 49 acre area is �{ • {s` + i i ` "� 1 entirely comprised of industrial uses; however ol k '�l 3-'',I 1 , T' , / :•�F:°�, ,`b i,� *;,,,-;.1.,,r,',•,,,91, there is a burgeoning arts scene utilizing some i d. + I� r ', , of the existingwarehouses for art studios. It is :4 ' = 4' � ,' � r , .� wr ),$,,,,V.4,_ the goal of the CRA and City to make necessary _ 4. F„ rr1:01 r investments to the Industrial District to ensure ," ; ., if � ,,,ii4 ; its economic sustainability. 1•`4:-.14' ' ' 14 1� •1 1 ' - The Industrial Craft District is located in the • .. l ' �' C 4 as �.� Ik � Int westernmost area of the CRA district, bordered "il, -A 1 ' ,••,„ ,b ""� z0 , ',i�' w • �.. Dr to the east by 1-95to the south by Boynton "' ". `w '� 5 4 F l r' � Beach Boulevard,to the west by West Industrial I;-,, • _i,.- r I" , x� •;,� - ' Avenue, and to the north by the C. Stanley jr;. „ i �, 1R 1-•1 ' , r;. -)4t.'".' I. ' Fri ,� n Weaver canal. 1 p �' ' '�i ,C'" �- , ` '' ,-4.4 y',y7,.tr I i ' 1'a kI, f r1 n? ,,,,,. �. q t . 1I' !t 6, The area directly to the west of the District is -,,,,:-....,4 ; �� I .I r,rF a single-family neighborhood, with minimal '� ova f ,,:` ill"r� G.• ' ,�I` ; buffering against the industrial uses of the f " -o ' ,.,I 'l 1 u„` A District. ' i � . ` ' i 3 ' *t �A�i� f 1 ' ti , y. ' ''' .Ka' �',• `" , , `� . 4 t F N h I as t vl � r...., il ��1 L-}, ,� S'`,1.471 r 3,1 t ji !`,t 7'1 j a .+.:11 w �r 1 11 ry' t F Boynton Blvd. {'t'•V t 1 Figure 70: Industrial Craft District Location Map 120 Ii Planning Challenges } While there are some newer buildings interspersed the types of businesses that would represent a throughout the District, it is an area of older warehouses successful symbiotic relationship between the build in the 1960'— 1970's. Many of the buildings have industrial and art worlds. not been upgraded and are not well maintained. The location of this District is an important The area has easy access from both 1-95 and Boynton consideration given its partial visibility from 1-95 and Beach Boulevard, yet there is little visibility from either ideal access from all directions. (High traffic counts :r roadway; there is no signage identifying the District. on Boynton Beach Boulevard and 1-95 interchange have warranted the State DOT to plan for a major Some of the business use the public right-of way along expansion.)There is the opportunity for very visible the roads to store broken equipment, causing the area wayfinding signage and branding. rv'. to appear uncared for. As the businesses lack parking, 4 the right-of-ways are also used for staff and customer As indicated above, an arts district has emerged , parking, and vehicles storage. Also, most of the area in this industrial area; this happened in many other has no sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to walk in the cities where local artists sought affordable rent in street. Moreover, there is insufficient street lighting, older warehouse neighborhoods. Negative aspects making the area feel unsafe in the evening. notwithstanding, an arts district can contribute toward the City's image and local cultural tourism,as The emerging art district, while being an opportunity, is well as motivate investment in public infrastructure also a challenge. Current Zoning Regulations allow for that the area needs. artists' studios in industrial areas, but do not permit art ? ; r G ki ' 'fi ,�r 0 galleries, which would enable the District to evolve into r .h, , ;.�cA ,` M ''' 1 a unique industrial crafts hub.Additionally, as described ft,,,., �ii-4," �y ,r ry .e , `�, r rte' above,the area lacks infrastructure necessary to safelyeT.rki Q .. c :n. , accommodate the public events. Lastly, although ',^ q1';'-'11-1. r , f. ' .i f the art production (i.e. involving industrial materials , , ( 1 "'*t , ' IT. .:I • • , ` '1" ' and processes) may qualify as industrial use by :< ;.".0, °, 1, �! r �. ° w current Zoning Regulations, the art district represents '. a i -,_y e �� -" , -sly f.; ,, ,.i�% I competition for space that the City may intend to . }Y_y" Y>� reserve for the more traditional industrial businesses that would support the tax base, employment and F C , T--- ---- ---- -',��, •r4-7.,r t other economic objectives of the City's Economic ,,d : ,�i ' F ' Development Program. The City's plan forpreserving ' ` ', and expanding lands available for such uses may e;, , °1 ' 1 f t .1 warrant the establishment of a boundary intended to 4 �" i °a, j "` {, l; ' , limit the expansion of the arts district. °k%'ca . _ �, , l ` ,$ :a,-Al' r `'', r t t ` � fy x PlanningConsiderations r � � i _ . I= x Principal considerations in evaluating the .---''''' '--71"'"t-7:71-- I redevelopment potential and vision for this District Figure 71: Examples of District Planning Challenges include its location, the relatively new art district, and 121 Vision The goal of this Plan is to ensure the development of the Industrial Craft District as a viable, modern industrial crafts district that will accommodate a range of uses and businesses while providing economic benefits for the City. Recommendations: Land Use . ; v • I.4.0.1i.^-'-,-. r' 14' ) lift:fl 14 The existing Future Land Use Classification within the ° I. ,li1', '1 i District is Industrial; no changes to the Land Use are ' k '' .?I recommended. The existing permitted uses shall be ,_;::...1,L �` �' j expanded to include new uses that would complement F f. , promote the unique character of the district. Introducing .1.--7,-;--1� f , ,,, I,,1,r, i.l�y i` '4„..7-44 j M3�c. ! II. A flexibility into the City code relative to permitted uses will - A ld.3 ' f,F I help to attract young entrepreneurs. ' ' y ''�� I^ kt. is 4 i ,' D I ° A ' l 1;r D ' IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII''' II:'It'i.'4,,, t'l: I;1'',1 '11,''.11'111 .a l '-,�,:-C1 Q> rti .I , i 1 ' iil I Ki,"_ _ cn •dFI� , I t iI N I LI lit_ I I'' --4, D 9 . i ,,,5,,„;;.*l k i a, it i '" 1 r----,-,,.'1, ;; ; - r:V-P Boynton Beach Blvd. Figure 72::Industrial Craft District Future Land Use 122 i Recommendations: Streetscape Streetscape enhancements: • Create branding elements including entry and wayfinding signage • Review LDRs for revisions to the sign code to allow for signage to be visible from 1-95 • Installation of public art at Boynton Beach Boulevard } • Landscaping enhancements • Installation and repair of sidewalks • Addition of on-street parking • Installation and enhancement of vehicular and pedestrian lighting • Construction of buffer wall between the single-family neighborhood and industrial area Protect adjacent neighborhood -, Ys t 4 1-4-.0': 1[1,0% v . ' • Enhance buffer wall & ----�- landscaping . to Enhance 1-95visibility a r • Review signage regulations - - 's !°7 } • Allow additional height at I-95 "'.4 -,* ' '- k , I N y 57-'A li" : ,t1::. it d In I ,, .,.....,..... ,, p I EOM M .' w-,i y„ , ria 1 ust , k...... 0, :4`,.:: 41., ..* (mama `ef ,, Craft District .4-. "- `„ , �- 2 -..r. " g_ r - * ' X01 ice, {} /' k x "• ,- -, pii Pei c Entrance enhancements .,; • Signage. �; t7„,...', ,° _,4 • Unique bus stopshelter �• _ iY, il • Public art location -® ®- - x- e 04 ? Figure 73: District EnhancementsNINt-' it _ '" x 123 . , .---I 1 I I 1 '.'.. „. '-' :. - ,... ,j.t„li:!,,--•$,,..„,.%:'," ,4,_ 4:-.":.,4,-..,Q,Ir:i,.:' •-• ,, , 1 4.^. • .-.;.4,, -`,-:...':.. ;•..-- '-•,'. : 1.„. ' -'-' : „,,l':•«;!'"-,.. ' • •Ier.1:4'', "...:^:"- ' ,,.." ','-,', -:,...!.; ,•, -....t. 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