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Ord 59-09ORDINANCE NO. 59-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE COMMUNITY 1?:EDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATIONS CONFORM TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, AS AME]~1DED; FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH'S COMPREHENSNE PLAN, AND MAKING FURTHER FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE P;E{~UIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTE 163.360; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPP:ALER CLAUSE, A SAVING GLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, by Ordinance No. 46- 85, adopted June 18, 1985, did create a Community Redevelopment Agency as provided in Florida Statutes Section 163.356; and WHEREAS, an December 23, 1986, the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County passed and adopted Resolution No. R-86-2003 delegating the exercise of the powers conferred upon the County by Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes, within the boundaries of the City of Delray Beach to the governing body of the City of Delray Beach completely and without limitation; and WHEI~:EAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, has heretofore approved a Community Redevelopment Plan an September 9, 1986, by Resolution No. 49-86 as subsequently amended an November 24, 1987, by Resolution No. 47-87, and as further ratified and amended on February 14, 1989, by Resolution No. 6-89, and as further ratified and amended on September 25, 1990, by Resolution No. 86-90; and as further ratified and amended an April 9, 1991, by Resolution No. 28-91; and as fiu-ther ratified and amended an November 26, 1991, by Resolution No. 93-91; and as fixrther ratified and amended an May 26, 1992, by Ordinance Na. 17-92; and as further ratified and amended on December 1, 1992, by Ordinance No. 60-92; and as further ratified and amended on February 22, 1994, by Ordinance Na. 5-94; and as further ratified and amended on September 5, 1995, by Ordinance No. 48-95; and as further ratified and amended on March 5, 1996, by Ordinance Na. 8-96; and as further ratified and amended on February 3, 1998 by Ordinance Na. 2-98 and Resolution No. 11-98; as further ratified and amended an November 7, 2000 by Resolution No. 94-00; and as further ratified and amended on May 15, 2001 by Ordinance 33-01; and as further ratified and amended an January 18, 2005 by Ordinance 1-05; and as further ratified and amended on March 18, 200$ by Ordinance 11-08; and as further ratified and amended on November 18, 2008 by Ordinance 53-08; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "CRA", has heretofore adapted a Community Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA is desirous of modifying said Plan to account for certain changes which have occurred since the last amendment of the Plan, to account far modification or completion of project components, and to provide for the addition of new programs to the Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA of the City of Delray Beach has recommended to the City Commission of the City of Dekay Beach, Florida, that the Community Redevelopment Plan be modified, amended and ratified in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHER.f~,AS, the City Commission of the City of Dekay Beach, Florida, finds that the modifications conform to the Community Redevelopment Act of 196}, as amended; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, finds that the modifications are consistent with the City of Delray Beach's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, finds that the modifications meet the applicable requirements of Section 163.360, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the City Cotntnission shaIl hold a public hearing on said modifications to the Plan, after public notice is given in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFOF;E, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the preamble stated above is hereby incorporated by reference herein, as findings of fact upon which this ordinance is based, Section 2. That the Community Redevelopment Plan for the City of Delray Beach be, and the same is hereby modified, amended and ratified in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed, Section ~. That if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence ar word or other provision of this ordinance, or any portion thereof, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or word or provision or its application to other persons or circumstances and shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. final reading, Section 5. That this ordinance shall became effective immediately upon passage on second and 2 ORD. NO.59-09 YAK ' .L~ ANll AIJUl'"T~,1.) in regular session on second and 13na1 reading on this the day of _ ~~~. , 200. ATTEST: City Clerk First Reading 01 ~~1 Second Reading ~ ~ ~1~., ORD. N0.59-04 Page I of 1 ~EMORAlYDUM TO: Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: David T. Harden, City Manager DATE: Navember 19, 2009 SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 10.C. - REGULAR COMl1~1ISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 20p9 ORDINANCE N0.59-09 ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION This ordinance is before Canunission far second reading to consider a CRA-initiated ordinance rnadifying the Community Redevelopment Plan; finding that the modifications conform to the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, as amended; finding that the modifications are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and making further findings pursuant to applicable requirements of Florida Statute 163.360. BACKGROUND At the first reading on Navember 17, 2009, the Commission passed Ordinance No. 59-09. RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval of Ordinance No..~9-09 on second and final reading. http;//miweb001/AgendaslBluesheet.aspx?ItemID=2$29&MeetingID=226 121712009 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: PAUL DORLING, AICP, DIRECTOR PLANNING AND ZONING MARK MCDOI~3NELL, AICP, ASST. DIRECTOR PLANNING AND ZONING THROUGH: CITY MANAGER DATE: November 12, 2009 SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 12.A, -REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1?, 2009 ORDINANCE N0.59-09 ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION Consideration of a CRA-initiated amendment that will modify the CRA's Community Redevelopment Plan. BACKGROUND The proposed ordinance that amends the Community Redevelopment Plan includes the following changes. For specific information and details ofthe proposed changes, please refer to the attached Plan.. Changes to Part IV, The Redevelopment Program, to: A. Update information on current plans, programs and project descriptions including: . West Atlantic Redevelopment Plan {Section l.l) . Downtown Master Plan {Section 1.2} • Southwest Neighborhood Plan {Section 1.3) • Osceola Park (Section 1.5) • Carver Estates Redevelopment {Section 2.7) B. Update programs in which the CRA's role has been substantially completed: • South County Courthouse Expansion 1 Delray Public Library {Section 2.4) --- the majority of this combined project has been transferred to Appendix C "Completed Projects". The CRA's role in this project was largely completed with the completed expansion of the Courthouse in 2009. This section has also been revised to provide far future CRA participation in the potential expansion of the courthouse parking garage, http;llmiweb0011AgendaslBluesheet.aspx?ItemID=2S 16&MeetinglD=225 1111912409 Page 2 of 2 G Explanation of new programs: Economic Development Incentives for Job Creation (Section 3.12} -providing general guidelines for incentives that can be used to facilitate job creation by attracting businesses to occupy existing office space andJor constructing new office space in the downtown. . Arts Based Economic Development Program (Section 3.13} -providing general guidelines for the CRA to support the development of arts-related uses and arts programs as outlined in the City's cultural plan. Changes to Part V to update all projections of revenues and expenses for the next 5-_~ ear period (Table Update of all maps to reflect- current conditions and needs. Since the amended Plan does not include any projects or programs which require revisions to the Comprehensive Plan or the Future Land Use Map, it remains consistent with both. While many of the projects included in the Community Redevelopment Plan involve staff or financial participation by the City, applicable policies are already included within the Comprehensive Plan for City participation in these programs. Given the above, a positive finding can be made with respect to consistency with the Goals, {objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Pian. REVIEW BY OTHERS The Pineapple Grave Main Street Executive Br~ard reviewed the amendments at its November 4, 2009 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. The Dr~wntown Development Authc~ri~~~D~A) reviewed the amendments at its November 9, 2009 meeting and unanimously recommended approval, with the condition that DDA be mentioned in the section of the West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan under Project Participants and Administration (these references have been added to the amendment before the Commission}. The West Atlantic -Redevelopment Coalition ~IfYARC~ reviewed the amendments at its November 11, 2009 meeting and recommended approval. The text amendment will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Board on November 16, 2009 and their recoznmendationwlll be reported to the City Commission. ~t.ECOMMENDATION Recommend approval on first reading of Ordinance No, 59-09 far a CRA-initiated amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan, by adapting the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, finding that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and that it is consistent with F.S. 163.3b0, http:tlmiweb041JAgendaslBluesheet.aspx?ItemID=2816&MeetinglD=225 11119J2009 ^~~RA D~LRAY BfACFI COYYUNITT flEbEYEt4PLENT A4ENCY November 9, 20(19 City of Delray Beach 100 Northwest l sr Avenue Delray Beitch,l~larida 33444 RE: I)eh•ay Beach Community Redevelopmeut Plan Amendment To Wham IC May Concern: ~~~~o~,~ NOV 12 2009 CITY COMMISSION Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 163.46, this notice is provided to inform.. you that the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency {CRA} is processing an amendment to its Community Redevelopment Plan. Per the statute, the CRA is required to notify all taxing authorities which levy ad valorem taxes on property contained within the CRA district of this action. The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Plan was originally adopted in 1986 and has been amended numerous times since. The last amendment was adapted by the City Commission in November 18, 2008. The current amendment {which is the subject of this notice} is intended to revise a few sections relating to CRA projects in addition to adding a section on economic development. The Plan amendment will be considered by the Delray Beach City Commission at its meeting of December 1, 2009, at which time a public hearing will be held. The meeting wi11 take place at the City Commission Chambers in City Hall, 100 NW fit Avenue, Delray Beach, at 6:00 p.tn. A copy of the proposed amended plan can be viewed on the CRA's web site at www.delrr~ycr~t.ar~, 1f yo« have any questions regarding this matter please don't hesitate to contact me at {561} 276- 8640. Si erely, t Diane Colonna Executive Director A. GRt}UP 1: AREAWIDE AND NEIGHBORHt70D P~.ANS # 1.1: West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan (For associated maps, see Appendix "L7"Maps A.1 through A.6) Backs~round The West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Area extends along the West Atlantic Avenue Corridor, between NW and SW 1st Streets. Due to its location and land use pattern, this area has considerable potential far mixed-use development. A redevelopment strategy far the area was initially presented to the public in 1988, which outlined substantial demolition and would have required the relocation of a large number of displaced residents and businesses. This plan met with considerable public apposition and was abandoned. in 1993, the CRA organized the first phase of a community planning effort by inviting numerous community members to a series of organizational meetings to discuss the concept of developing a West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan. These meetings, which were facilitated by professional planners, resulted in the organization of a larger community based ,~-`~ Steering Committee of over 54 people. The initial charge of this Steering Committee was to develop a process and strategy for the planning effort. The Steering Committee participants referred to themselves as stakeholders in the resulting process which was termed "Visions hest Atlantic". "Visions West Atlantic" was a forum for a series of community meetings held over a two-year period that ultimately produced recommendations concerning redevelopment issues for West Atlantic Avenue. These recommendations form the backbone of the West Atlantic Redevelopment Plan, which was adopted by the City in 1995. 1Y2:SUM\N!':7'A1lA\TIC':YXt3 ~ r ~~~^ -~, ._ - .. i The community "visions meetings"" recognized that the need to facilitate the redevelopment of West Atlantic Avenue could not stop with completion of the plan. After a series of discussions, the group established the need for oversight and a project manager to implement the plan. The West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition {WARC) is a nonprofit organization that was created to advise the CRA and Gity on redevelopment issues in the area. A staff position was created to facilitate the monthly WARC meetings, act as a liaison between WARC and the CRA/Gity and focus on the implementation of objectives and strategies in the plan. In 1997, the CRA amended the Plan by incorporating market research and by analyzing, in general, the redevelopment opportunities of each block in the area. The second amendment was adopted by the CRA and City in 2040. Also in 2440, the City and the CRA applied for a grant to the MacArthur Foundation to fund another community planning exercise, the Downtown Master Plan. The geographic areas covered by the downtown plan included the commercial districts along the Atlantic Avenue corridor from the beach to I-95. The plan, which was adopted in 2402, incorporates the provisions of the West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan and includes a marketing strategy for the corridor. Although opportunities exist for private redevelopment of existing structures and vacant property along West Atlantic Avenue, it has been difficult for the private sector to initiate such efforts without public assistance with land assemblage and business development. Rapidly rising property values has led to speculative investments, and has in some cases stalled redevelopment activity as investors hold onto blighted properties for the maximum return. This program represents the CRA"s intent to continue the elimination of slum and blight in the area and facilitate successful redevelopment projects. Proiect Objectives • Eliminate blighted conditions along West Atlantic Avenue and adjacent side streets. • Encourage economic growth, redevelopment and minority business development. • Increase job opportunities within the West Atlantic redevelopment area and surrounding neichborhoods. • Promotion of businesses which serve the neighborhood residents. • Acquire land in order to aggregate sites sufficiently large enough to encourage redevelopment. • Development of programs, events, and projects which attract new consumers to the Avenue. • Create safer conditions for consumers, residents, and businesses. • Beautify the West Atlantic Avenue corridor. Proiect Description • A major component of the program shall be site acquisition, assembly and resale far redevelopment; the CRA may also acquire property for construction of centralized parking facilities to service the surrounding areas; the parking lots constructed under this program may be municipal lots entirely for public use, may be sold or leased to private entities or may be a combination of both; Appendix "D" contains the Land Acquisition Maps for the overall area, and maps of specific blocks that were identified as priorities for redevelopment purposes. • The GRA may also utilize property exchanges and equity partnerships to assemble larger parcels of land for redevelopment purposes. 2 • in the relocation of homeowners or renters, the CRA may utilize the affordable housing program described in Part Three, Section 2-D of this plan, • The CRA will provide financial assistance through its various programs to encourage business development and jab creation. • The CRA will work with the Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Marketing Cooperative {formerly Joint Venture}, West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition, Delray Merchants Association, and others to promote activities on the Avenue which impact positively the economics of the business on the Avenue. • Beautification of the streetscape along West Atlantic Avenue and side streets. • The CRA will work with others. such as the Palm Beach County Education Commission, to improve the technology infrastructure for providing broad-band access _and community wireless "hat-spots". Technology infrastructure may include the installation of antennas and booster antennas within the West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment area and surrounding neighborhoods, and the installation of ruckus devices to boast the signal inside buildings. Project Participants and Administration • The Community Redevelopment Agency and West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition, Inc. shall be the lead agencies in the updating and implementation of the Plan. Other participants in the program may include, but are not limited to, the City of Delray Beach, Dawntown Marketing Cooperative, Delray Merchants Association, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, neighborhood associations, residents and property owners. Fundins~ Sources • Funding will be primarily by the CRA and the City, along with state and federal funding far read infrastructure improvement projects. Project Schedule Beautification of West Atlantic Avenue has been completed between W 1st and 6th Avenues; beautification of the corridor between W 6t" and 12th Avenues will be completed in 2009. • Redevelopment of the CRA-owned properties located between SW Sir' and 10th Avenues will be under construction in 2010. • Redevelopment of other blocks is ongoing. 3 # 1.2: "Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan" Background The Land Use Element of the City's ~04{'N'1'OtYN I3E~.Rn~~ B=ncy Mns~~,~x Pi,nrr Comprehensive Plan required that a special CBD ,:,.,..,~,~.~.„,~~h.~.,n,;,,, Development Plan be developed jointly by the CRA ~` and the City. The purpose of this policy as originally ~:: ~ °_ '~ s~ `,~ ~~ intended was to prepare a plan that would encourage the revitalization and redevelopment of the downtown, ~~ ~ Tai ~ ~~ which was experiencing high vacancy rates and a lack r ~' J '~ of private investment. Another objective was to :~ .___ .".°~°~~°°.~,d.~~;,~,~a~~...,~°~~ address the maximum development that could occur ~;~~ , , „ _ ,, ,,, , in the area while still retaining its unique character and charm. Numerous studies, beautification and redevelopment projects, special events, and zoning code amendments were undertaken which helped to spur a major renaissance in the downtown. However, there was still a need to prepare a plan that would address the question of the maximum amount of development that is desirable, as well as strategies to ensure that the rebirth and revitalization are sustainable for the long term. In 2000, the City and CRA applied for a planning grant to the MacArthur Foundation to complete the Downtown Master Plan. During the application process another objective emerged: that of bridging the gap between East and West Atlantic Avenue commercial districts. Pursuant to that objective, the Downtown Plan evolved to also include the West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Area. In order to ensure that the planning process was an inclusive and wide-spread effort, a 31-person Steering Committee was established to oversee the development of the plan and its various components, and to disseminate information and updates to constituent groups. The planning process included tours of the area, a weekend long race relations workshop, presentations by planning experts, and a design charrette that was attended by hundreds. The entire process is documented in the City publication "Creating Inclusive Partnerships." The plan was adopted in March of 2002, and the Steering Committee evolved into the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee, which met on a quarterly basis to evaluate the status and give direction on protects that are in the plan. The Implementation Committee discontinued meeting at the end of 2008 due to the fact that most of the projects in the plan had been successfully implemented or were on schedule to be completed. ' • , The Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan describes three separate "districts": the West Atlantic neighborhood, the Central Core, and the Beach District. The plan identifies objectives to improve each of the areas, and outlines projects to accomplish those objectives. Protect t}biectives • To create aself-sustaining downtown that has a balanced mix of uses • To encourage building farms of a size, scale, and character that allows for growth while preserving the downtown's charm • To facilitate economic development and ensure that the downtown remains the economic, cultural, and governmental center of the City To improve vehicular circulation, pedestrian safety, availability and convenience of mass transit, and availability and convenience of parking • To promote unity and continuity between East and West Atlantic Avenue • To create attractive public plazas, neighborhood pocket parks and pedestrian friendly streets enhanced by public art Project Description Implementation of the projects and programs identified in the Downtown Master Plan, including the following: • Design guidelines to regulate the size and scale of new buildings • Creation of apedestrian-friendly network of streets with adequate sidewalks, lighting, and traffic-calming measures to mitigate vehicular weeds • Installation of pedestrian improvements, traffic calming, and beautification along the Federal Highway hairs • Conversion of the one-way bypass system to two-way traffic • Greatianlinstallation of a gateway feature at West Atlantic Avenue immediately east of I-95, to include landscaping and a public art component as well as conveniently located public a,~rki. n~C • Acquisition of properties for affordable housing, pocket parks, parking facilities, and public plazas f . Participation in projects and programs that will increase parking in the downtown area • Installation of bus shelters • Pedestrian safety measures in the commercial areas of Atlantic Avenue and A-1-A • Support of measures such as market analysis and business recruitment to ensure that the downtown area has a sustainable mix of uses • Other programs and projects as described in the adapted plan Project Participants and Administration • The Plan shall be implemented under the lead of the CRA with the assistance of the City Planning and Zoning Department and Environmental Services Department • Other participants in the project may include, but are not limited to the Downtown Development Authority {DDA), West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition {WARC), West Atlantic Task Team {WATT), Chamber of Commerce, Parking Management Advisory Board, Downtown Joint Venture, professional consultants and interested residents and businesses Fundinsa Sources • The CRA and City will be the primary funding sources, with grants from other entities used to augment local funding Project Schedule • Plan adopted March 19, 2002 • Design Guidelines, zoning changes adopted in 2004 • Infrastructure improvements to be substantially completed by 2012 # 1.5: ©sceola Park Redevelopment 8 Neighborhood Improvement Plan Background This downtown neighborhood is generally located between Federal Highway and the F.E.C. Railroad, south of the Central Business District. Zoning in the area includes R-1-A {Single-Family Residential}, RM {Medium Density Residential}, GC {General Commercial}, CBD {Central Business District}, and CBD-RC {Central Business District -Railroad Corridor}. Land uses are varied, containing a mixture of single-family and mufti-farnily residences, commercial, and light industrial development. Since the area is encompassed by well field protection zones, impacts of non-residential land uses on the well field is a concern. The northern portion of the area {north of S.E. 5th Street) contains commercial and light industrial development with inadequate parking and residential uses sandwiched between incompatible land uses. South of S.E. 5th Street, the character of Osceola Park changes to one that is generally single-family in nature; however there are numerous renter-occupied units. The area is also encompassed by wellfield protection zones. The overall condition of the housing is adequate, although there are many structures in need of maintenance and minor repairs. "fhe area has a unique quality that is attractive for residents who wish to live in asingle-family borne located close to the City's commercial core. Beautification projects throughout the area, as well as an increase in the number of owner-occupied units, can help eliminate blighted conditions and stabilize the area. In 1999, the City, with financial assistance by the CRA and a grant from the State of Florida, conducted a historic survey of existing structures in the eastern part of the City, Including Osceola Park. The consultant, Janus Research, found that the neighborhood did not have the concentration of historic buildings to be designated as a local historic district, but recommended that the City consider creation of a Local Conservation District. This information has been incorporated into the Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan, which was adopted by the City Commission on December 6, 2004, The primary focus of this redevelopment plan is to stabilize and revitalize the area, provide apedestrian-friendly and safe environment through the implementation of traffic calming measures, provide additional parking for area businesses and accommodate owner-occupied housing which is compatible with the single family character of the area. Same of the issues relating to the industrial uses within this area were addressed within the CBD-RC zoning district that was created in 1995; however inadequate parking is still an issue, In September 2005, a 5.9 acre portion of the redevelopment area located between S.E. 2nd Street and S.E.3rd Street, and the area between S.E. 2"~ Avenue and S.E. 5th Avenue was rezoned from RM {Medium Density Residential} to R-1-A {Single Family Residential). Implementation of the Plan as it relates to the residential area is to begin in 2008. The design for the infrastructure improvements was completed and they were to be funded by the CRA. City and the residents via the establishment of a special assessment district. However, on December 9, 2009, the City Commission voted to not establish a special assessment district for the proposed improvements (consistina primarily of traffic calming measures and sidewalks}, based on residents' objections to the additional taxes. As a result. the City has created a Strategic Task Tearn to work with the residents on other strateoies to stabilize the neiahbofiood. The City is proceeding; however, with the installation of underground infrastructure Improvements consistina of water main and drainage improvements, that do not require CRA funding or additional assessments. Proiect Objectives Eliminate slum and blighted conditions. • Provide adequate parking for the cammerciallindustrial areas. • Promote historic preservation. « Promote stabilization of the residential areas. + Promote owner-occupied housing. • Promote conversion of multi-family uses to single-family. • Increase employment and business opportunities in the area. Proiect Description The program shall consist of three phases, Phase One, which included an historic survey of the existing structures in the area, has been completed. Phase Two, which included the preparation and adoption of a Redevelopment/Neighborhood Plan for the area, has also been completed. Phase Three consists of the implementation of the projects and programs identified in the Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan, and supported by the residents, including the following: • Rezone the areas east of the FEC Railroad currently zoned RM (Medium Density Residential} to R-1-A {Single Family Residential}. ~~ ~~ #~~~+'aae~s: • Provide streetscape beautification and on-street parking for business uses along SE 2r° Avenue, and landscaping along the FEC Railroad corridor. + Property acquisition alon_ SE 2"° Avenue to provide parking lots for area businesses. Improve pedestrian and vehicular safety through the installation of traffic calming measures, lighting and sidewalks, where needed. + Upgrade utilities and drainage where needed. + Develop and fund a program to convert duplex structures to single-family residences. • Creation of a Conservation District to promote historic preservation. Proiect Participants and Administration • Implementation of the Plan shall be administered and coordinated by the City with assistance where needed from the CRA. • Other participants include property owners and businesses in the area. Fundinc Sources • The City aed•-f~ will provide the majority of funding for preparation and implementation of the plan, including any outside consulting services that are necessary. {ether sources may include, but are not limited to, the CRA, the property owners and businesses in the area, as well as public and private grants. Project Schedule • Phase One of the program was completed in FY 1999!2000. Phase Two was completed in FY 200412005. • Phase Three: c~ Re-zonings associated with the Plan were approved in 2005. o Infrastructure improvements are projected to begin in FY 288~288~200912010. o Implementation of various programs is ongoing. #1.3: Southwest Neighborhood Phan {For assoeiat`ed wraps, see Appendix "~„Maps B.larrd 8.2) Backs~raund When the MacArthur Foundation agreed to provide funding far preparation of the Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan, they also included funding for a plan to address the most distressed neighborhood adjacent to the West Atlantic commercial corridor: the Southwest Neighborhood. This area had long been characterized by slum and blighted conditions, including inadequate infrastructure, high crime, poor housing conditions aggravated by absentee ownership, and a large number of vacant properties that were not being maintained. {n 2002 the City hired planning consultants JEG Associates to work with the neighborhood on a plan to address these issues. With some deviations, the plan encompasses the area generally bounded by I-95 on the west, SW 10`" Street on the south, Swinton Avenue an the east, and the CBD zoning district on the north. A team of neighborhood stakeholders was assembled to assist in the communication and organizational aspects of the planning process. This group, known initially as the Southwest Management Team (and renamed West Atlantic Task Team, or WATT}, met on a regular basis to work with the consultant, communicate with the neighborhoods regarding meetings and outcomes, provide feedback on various ideas and initiatives, and review the draft plan. fine of the first tasks completed by the consultant was a"'Livability Workshop," which was designed to obtain stakeholder input regarding livability conditions relative to indicators such as schools, public safety, parks, transit, etc, The results of the surveys and interviews helped determine the strengths and weaknesses of the community, and provided direction for the plan's focus. The plan was adopted in May of 2003 and provides a blueprint far the revitalization and stabilization of the neighborhoods located in the southwest area. It finks the neighborhood residential areas, commercial centers, civic functions, and green spaces to create a vibrant, pedestrian friendly network of connected neighborhoods, Many of the projects included in the Plan have already been implemented. In 2004, the City Commission adopted changes zoning, comprehensive plan and Land Development Regulations (LDR} changes to promote affordable hauling in conjunction with the principles of Development Without Displacement. The City's Comprehensive Plan was amended to allow increases in density when development includes affordableJworkforce housing and the Gity adopted the FamilyJWarkforce Housing Ordinance (LDR Article 4.7}, which includes a density bonus program, based upon the number of very low, low and moderate income units that are provided as part of the development. In addition, the recently built public elementary school has been augmented to provide intensive education to local at-risk children, including an extensive after care program and support services for families. In 2007, the City and CRA funded the creation of a Neighborhood Resource Center in the community, placing social service providers within walking distance of the families who need assistance. The Rosemont Park pocket park was completed in 2007 {SW 6t" St. and ~~' Ave.} and Sunshine Park NNW 1 bth Avenue, adjacent to I-95 sound barrier} w+tl-be was constructed in 2008. Also, the existing Catherine Strong Park was completely renovated to include additional play equipment and water features. Streetscape and alley improvement plans are-o~+ffe g-have been prepared for SW 12th and 14~' Avenues, with construction of the SW 14th Avenue improvements to commence in fall 2009 and SW 12th Avenue aHev improvements to be constructed in 2010. To help achieve the Plan's affordable housing objectives the Gity, CRA, and Housing Authority partnered together to form a Community t_and Trust, which is constructing long-term affordable housing for neighborhood residents. Acquisition of slum and blighted properties by the GRA to accommodate affordable housing through the Delray Beach Gommunity hand Trust is ongoing. The GRA participated in the funding and development of the plan, and will be a major participant in funding its implementation. Project Objectives • Revitalization and stabilization of the neighborhoods in the southwest area. • Improve the quality and condition of housing stock in the area, and provide housing to meet a range of income levels and ages. • Improve and upgrade infrastructure in the neighborhoods. • Enhance the beauty and livability of the neighborhood by providing open space and recreational opportunities far residents. • Provide pedestrian linkages between residential, commercial, civic, and recreational areas. • Create jobs and promote economic development. Project Description Implementation of the projects and programs identified in the Southwest Neighborhood Pian, including the following: • Acquisition of land and development of pocket parks, community-oriented services and parking lots at strategic locations throughout the neighborhood, particularly where adjacent to property that is already owned by the Gity or GRA, and where larger sites can be assembled. • Beautification of public spaces along I-95 sound walls. • Creation of affordable housing opportunities, through acquisition of vacant or underutilized land, acquisition of existing units that can be upgraded or redeveloped and maintained as affordable housing; and implementation of incentives such as density bonuses to encourage private developers to create affordable units. • Provision of grant or loan programs to encourage upgrades to structures and properties; • Improvements to the roadway system to make the area safer far pedestrians, such as completion of the sidewalk network and installation of traffic calming measures. • Support redevelopment that is consistent with the principles outlined in the plan for the five sub-areas, particularly as it relates to the redevelopment or renovation of blighted duplex and multi-family structures {particularly those located along SW 10~' through 15~' Avenues), which are having a detrimental impact an livability and property values in the neighborhood. • Support increased community policing and code enforcement. • Initiate infrastructure projects {i.e. street and alley improvement projects, street beautification, retention areas, etc.} to accelerate their completion. Partner with the City on these infrastructure projects when feasible. • Improve the appearance of the SW 12~" Avenue corridor particularly within the first three i'3) blocks of West Atlantic Avenue throu_ h the elimination of excessive back- aut parking, landscape upgrades on private property to replace front yard parking, where appropriate, and provide assistance to property owners for the exterior upgradeslrenovations to structures along the corridor. Project Participants and Administration • Projects in the plan shall be implemented jointly by the City and CRA, as necessary. • Other participants in the project may include, but are not limited to the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition (WARC}, neighborhood associations, professional consultants, private developers and interested residents and businesses. Fundins~ Sources • The CRA and City will be the primary funding sources, with grants from other entities used to augment local funding. Private developers will participate in the financing of affordable housing in the neighborhoods. Project Schedule • Acquisition of propertylprovision of packet parks is ongoing. • Affordable hauling incentives {Farnily/Workforce Housing Ordinance) adapted on December 6, 2004. • Acquisition of properties/creation of affordable housing is ongoing. • Infrastructure improvements to be substantially completed by 2015. # 2.4: South County Courthouse Expansion !Delray Beach Public Library ~a~k-a~+~d fi ti~~ f , } 1 1 f • , } i This project involved the construction of a new facility for the Delray Public I_ibrary. an expansion of the South County Courthouse, and the construction of a public parkins sarase to be shared by the two institutions with public access granted pursuant to Interlocal Agreement. The project as originally described has been substantially completed See Appendix "C" for a description of the project} with the construction of the library and garage in 2005, and courthouse ex ansion in 2009. Phase II of the ara a ma still be constructed at a later date to be determined based on demand and the availability of funding. The library has become an important anchor to the West Atlantic Avenue Corridor and asset to the community as it provides a variety of valuable community services and programs. It is run by a nonprofit board, and while it is located on City property it is not a City facility, and funding is always a challenge. The City supports the library with operating funds and provides exterior maintenance, and the library obtains other funding from state grants and private donations. In 2007, with the budget constraints created by the property tax reform, the City cut back on the library's operating dollars. To stay within budget, the library developed a schedule with reduced operating hours. In order to continue to promote activity and economic development in the West Atlantic area, the CRA agreed to fund a portion of the operating funds so that the library could continue to be open seven days a week and offer the same range of services and activities. The CRA will consider on an annual basis, a commitment of funding in order to ensure that the library can continue to function in this manner. ~ r i ~ : ~ r ~ #2.7: Carver Estates~4~~-~F~a Redevelopment {11~tFa~es ~~~te-~a~~} Backsaround Carver Estates, the City's only public housing project, provided housing far the City's poorest residents far approximately two decades. However, it was found to have structural problems of such a severe nature that it would be more ecanomica! to replace the units than to repair them. In 2005, the Housing Authority had a Master Planning Study and a Feasibility Study prepared in anticipation of the redevelopment of the site. immediately north of and adjacent to the Carver Estates property is Auburn Trace, a 256 unit affordable housing project, which was constructed to provide affordable housing through a public/private cooperative effort utilizing tax credits. These properties are located in the geographic area covered by the Southwest Area Neighborhood Plan, a community-based plan that provides a blueprint for revitalization and stabilization of the area. In 2005, the Housing Authority issued a Request for Proposals {RFP} to redevelop their property, possibly as a combined renter and owner occupied development. The proposal submitted by the owners of Auburn Trace {Auburn Group} was selected, which includes redevelopment of the Carver Estates site as well as the Auburn Trace site. ~edevele Initially, the sites were being redeveloped through a partnership agreement between the Delray Beach Housing Authority {DBHA} and the Auburn Group development company. The project, The Village at Delray, v~r~lt-rec~lt would have resulted in mare than 1,000 units of new diverse housing choices far a range of income levels and ages, including 212 quality Housing Credit rental apartments for households below 60°I° of median income {very low income}, 52 workforce rental apartments for households below 120°lo of median income {low to moderate income}, and more than 200 owner-occupied workforce housing units. ~er~-v~flt-alse . Also proposed, was a neighborhood-oriented business component to serve the community and a iob training component to help residents attain quality well-paving iobs. While approvals were obtained for the residential components of the project, the property acquisitions to accommodate the commercial and iobs-training components could not be achieved. , . Given the current market conditions. the residential components have not proceeded as anticipated, and the continuation of the partnership between DBHA and the Auburn Group is in question, If the partnership is dissolved, the entities could redevelop their own holdings. Recently, the developer (Rubum Group) obtained approval from the Citv Commission to construct a 192 Housing Tax Credit rental apartment complex for households below 60°l0 of median income (veer low to low incomes an the south portion of their existing Auburn Trace apartment complex rather than the mixed-income rental complex originally envisioned in the Southwest Area Neighborhood Redevelopment Pian and the DBHA Plan. The CRA is committed to realizing the community's objectives as articulated in the Southwest Plan, and has dedicated signifcant resources to this effort. . , . The creation of jobs and the opportunity to increase incomes of residents in the southwest neighborhood is an important objective for the revitalization of the area and the enhancement of the residents' quality of life. This labs-creation component of the proiect will not be feasible without same public participation. The CRA will work with the City, DBHA and other entities to fulfill this component of the Plan. The CRA's involvement may also include assisting the DBHA in the redevelopment of the former Carver Estates on property awned by the DBHA as well as down payment subsidies for the workforce housing units. Prefect ©biectives • Revitalization and stabilization of the neighborhoods in the southwest area. • improve the quality and condition of housing stock in the area, and provide housing to meet a range of income levels and ages. improve and upgrade infrastructure in the neighborhoods. • Enhance the beauty and livability of the neighborhood by providing open space and recreational opportunities for residents. • Provide pedestrian linkages between residential, commercial, civic, and recreational areas. • Create jobs and promote economic development. Prefect Descriptien • Demolition of Carver Estates Public Housing project and development of new mixed income community that will provide housing for low and moderate income families as well as market rate housing . • inclusion of recreational and community components including an employment training center. • Beautification of SW 12th1AuburnlSW 14th Avenue and streets adjacent to the development. Proiect Participants and Administration • The project will be developed and implemented by the Delray Beach Housing Authority with assistance from the CRA, the City of Delray Beach and Palm Beach County. • Other participants in the project may include, but are not limited to the Delray Beach Community (rand Trust, neighborhood associations, professional consultants and interested residents and businesses. Fundinc Sources • ,The DBHA will be the primary funding source for redevelopment of their grogertlr, with CRA and City grants/subsidies as well as grantsJsubsidies from other entities used to augment local funding. • CRA and others, as appropriate, shall provide funding assistance as it relates to the employment training center component. The CRA may also elect to participate in assisting with funding the beautification of the adjacent rights-of-way. • "I'he CRA may provide down payment subsidies for workforce housing units. Proiect Schedule • Demolition of Carver Estates Public Housing project was completed in 2088. • Redevelopment of the Carver Estates property consisting of either detached single family homes or townhomes for mixed income families, and potentially a senior housing component to begin construction in X988 2012. • Street beautification adjacent to the development to be constructed in conjunction with the corresponding phases of the project. ~'-;'~eet~ +r~8~}: • Construction of an employment training center aspect of the Proiect to begin construction in 2011. #3.12: Economic Development Incentives for Jab Creation Background The recent residential real estate boom period helped fuel a resurgence of the downtown. However, as residential demand has declined, the C:RA may begin to look to other opportunities for encouraging substantial private investment in new development. Investment can now be centered on the following: employment opportunities to include large-scale employers; a stronger employment base in close proximity to residents; and increased opportunities for minority business ownership in the area. This Plan recognizes that the downtown is a strategic location to invest in new office buildings. Its pedestrian friendly nature offers unique amenities not available in many places, and with the interstate I-95 interchange it is easily accessible. In addition, the CRA funded shuttle bus connects the downtown with the Tri-Rail commuter train station one mile away: Palm Tran routes also connect it with other parts of the county; and Federal Highway provides for north-to-south transit connectivity to Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. However, with all the above mentioned benefits, the image of the ~r as business district has been weak. The Downtown Deirav Beach Mater Plan emphasizes the importance of the creation of new office space and high-paving iobs in the downtown, to compliment the service sector iobs. Cane reason is that a year-round day-time population of professional business people will support and strengthen the downtown merchants and downtown restaurants. A second reason is that well pavingjobs in the City of ©elray Beach will strengthen the economic wellbeing of the local residents, and the local residential real estate markets. The following excerpts demonstrate how the Downtown Master Plan supports these COrlGeptS: Based on experience in other cities, emp/oYees working in or close to downtown Delray Beach should be the initial target market for downtown housing. Page 76) Employees who work within the immediate vicinity of downtown Delray Beach are "captive" in the sense that they are in the area for at Jeast eight hours a day. five days a week and, consequently, are likely fo shop, run errands and eat out in downtown Delray Beach. rrMarkefing Reparf, page 80) In order for Delray Beach to moue beyond ifs position as an entertainment district efforts must be made to attract businesses that serve the needs of the local community as well as provide we1J paving iobs for local residents. Page $9) Recruit quality businesses. It will be critical fo attract businesses That provide iobs beyond those in the service sector, which are typically low paying low skilled positions. Attracting businesses that add value fo the community through better paYinglhigher skilled iobs andlor serving the needs of the local community will help to strengthen the economic base of the city. 1Dawntown Master Plan Marketing Report, Page 9t7) However. several factors have stacked-up against the opportunity far construction of new office buildings. Land casts layered aver a relatively law allowable floor area ratios, property taxes and insurance make it difficult far companies to consider constructing new office buildings. In addition a multitude of vacant properties scattered through out the commercial zoning districts have created serious voids within the city fabric, voids that have became a deterrent for redevelopment. Entire vacant blocks still give areas of the downtown the appearance of insecurity, abandonment and blight Hess. These factors will Hat change unless incentives are provided to overcame them. Pros~ram ©biectives The objective of these programs is to help overcome the stated abiectians far companies investing and locating within the CRA district. Incentives may be used to encourage the first companies to locate in the district. In addition, improvements to the district infrastructure will aid in making the area mare desirable. Once a few projects are successful, others will be drawn without an incentive being given. The CRA's goal is to establish programs that will encourage occupancy in the existing office buildings, and the development of new office buildings within the downtown far a specific time period. Eventually. the creation of business activity on itself will give downtown Delray Beach its own branding as a place to work. Over time it will be unnecessary to offer incentives to encourage downtown investment in office space and to attract workers to the downtown district. Additional office space in the downtown will support the commercial and residential base that already exists. First, a year-round day-time population of professional business people will support and strengthen the downtown merchants and downtown restaurants. Second, weH paying lobs in the City of Delray Beach will strengthen the local residential real estate markets. As new companies move into our downtown, and as existing companies Grow, employees that came with those companies will experience first hand the live-work-play environment and menu wil! be encouraged to relocate their residences to the downtown. Bath of the above stated objectives have been clearly defined in the Downtown Master Plan. The ultimate goal of the program is to complete a sustainable successful downtown, where bath business and residents support a continually increasing tax base, and provide a complete range of services needed by the community. Program Description The CRA may develop creative Development Finance Programs and Tools to catalyze investment, to promote opportunity far new and expanding businesses. and to create .cobs a. Tax Credit Programs Tax credits can be used to encourage a company to locate in an existing building or to sign a lease for a future building. A Tax credit program is performance based: once vau meet the conditions of the agreement you receive a tax credit. b. Land Assistance Programs These incentive programs may provide assistance to jab creation projects with cheaper land costs through either free land, TIF sharing, ar land leases to be used to lessen the cost of a project, c. Innovation Finance Programs Innovation Finance focuses on growing economic innovation through development of new technology. new business and industries. and entrepreneurial activity. Innovation Finance includes seed and venture capital and an. le funds. Innovation Finance Programs rnav involve publicJprivate partnerships to encourage investment companies and individual investors collaborate in order to bring available capital into the market and to finance proieets. d. Business Incubation Programs The goal of business incubators is to help companies gain financial stability and self- sufficiencv. Incubator graduates create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods and commercialize new technologies. A physical incubator site may provide services that assist a company's growth, including affordable rental space, flexible lease terms, shared services, and equipment and tech support. Incubators may also provide resources that allow companies to gain access to capital for later stage development. Business incubators shall foster economic development by developing strong public- private partnerships and supporting business. e. Economic Development Support Tools Economic development support tools refer to financial altematiVes that offer gap financing, and may be used in conjunction with other economic development tools and programs. Support tools may include. but are not limited to programs available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the US Department of Treasury, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The CRA may build partnerships with County and State economic development organizations that play a role in the delivery of federal programs. The CRA may also use a consultant to monitor the availability of funding, and to maximize opportunities to use support tools for project financing. Program Participants and Administration Projects will be administered and coordinated by the CRA; other participants may include. but are not limited to the developer, desi_ n professionals, building tenants, Investors, the Palm Beach County Economic Development Offsce. the Palm Beach County Business Development Board. and Enterprise Florida. Fundins~ Sources The CRA will be the main funding source for specific programs. Additional funding may be obtained from the City, County, the State of Florida, Federal Agencies, Financial Institutions. Developers. Non-Profits Development Corps. Seed 8~ Venture Funds. Angel Investors. and Housing Authorities. Pros~ram Schedule The Tax Credit Program and the Land Assistance Programs may be available immediately. Other pro. rams may be implemented as partnerships are developed. and as funding programs and opportunities become available. #3.93: Arts Based Economic Development Pros~ram Back r~ ound Delray Beach has long had a history as an arts community. In the 1920's Delray was a popular tourist destination and writer's colony-bv the 1930's writers such as Edna St. Vincent Mlillav. Zora Neal Hurston and Theodore Pratt were among visitors and residents. "Toonerville Folks" cartoonist Fontaine Fax had a winter home on Ocean Avenue in Delray Beach, When the City fell into decline in the 1980's, art and cultural initiatives became an important part of its renaissance. The abandoned Delray Elementary and Delray High School campus was transformed into Old School Square Cultural Arks Center including a museum, theater and entertainment pavilion. The historic home of teacherlprincipat Solomon D. Spadv was renovated and turned into the Spadv Guttural Heritage Museum featuring the history of African Americans in the region. Downtown's Pineapple Grove features public art along its sidewalks and hosts arts-related events, and there are numerous art aalieries and studios along Atlantic Avenue and elsewhere in the downtown. In February of 2406 the consulting firm Coletta & Gompany produced a report for the city entitled "Guttural Delray Beach: Creative Authentic Intimate." The report examined Delrav's "cultural infrastructure" and identified several initiatives to help direct Delray's continued development as a creative, authentic and intimate city. One of the fundamental building blocks recommended in the report was the establishment of a public/private partnership to direct the City's cultural plan and vision. Delrav's Creative Gitv Collaborative (CGG} was subsequently established for this purpose as a 501(c,}{}, however, its progress has been somewhat limited due to a lack of funding and dedicated staff resources. Given the economic downturn that is being experienced both nationally and locally. a renewed emphasis on promoting and supporting the arts in Delray Beach could be an effective strategy for economic development, especially within the GRA district. Arts programs have been a part of many state and local government economic development initiatives by promoting downtown revitalization, attracting tourists, creating vibrant public spaces, and making communities more attractive to knowledge- based companies and employees. The CRA should play a role in supporting and promoting Delray Beach as a thriving arts community, in order to sustain economic vitality and improve the quality of life within the district. Project Objectives • Continued revitalization and stabilization of the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods through promotion of art and cultural activities and institutions. Promote cultural tourism by enhancing Delray Beach's identity as a community of culture and the arts--one that is creative authentic and intimate • Help ensure access to the arks for all ages, ethnicities, and physical ability • Create jobs and promote economic development. Proiect Description • Provide staff support and resources to assist the Creative City Collaborative and other art and culture organizations in directing and implementing the City's cultural plan. • Implement programs and initiatives to establish Delray Beach as an artist-friendly city and as a desirable location for galleries, studios, and artists' residences. • Work with arts organizations and public and private institutions to support projects that will enhance the City's identity as an arks community. • Recommend policies and regulations that will encourage the establishment and expansion of artist studios, galleries and performance venues that are consistent with the City's character and the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. • Develop strategies and programs to protect existing arts spaces and create long-term affordable space. Such locations may inGude the City-owned commercial space in the Old School Sauare garage or other buildings that are purchased or leased by the City. CRA~or nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing affordable arts-related venues, • Seek grant opportunities and help develop strategies for permanent funding of art and culture programs. Project Participants and Administration • The CRA will work in coniunctian with the City, the CCC and other arts organizations to implement the strategies outlined in the cultural plan. • Other_ participants in the project may include, but are not limited to, local artists and gallery/studio owners, the Downtown Marketing Cooperative, and the Downtown Development Authority {in terms of promotionsl. Fundinta Sources • CRAICity • Grant opportunities as then arise. Proiect Schedule • The CRA will bring staff support an board in 2010 • The parking garage commercial space will be evaluated and potentially leased for arts related programs in 2010 • Various aspects of the Cultural Plan will be implemented as directed by the CCC and the City on an ongoing basis TABLE 5-1: CITY, CRA & COUNTY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS AND MAJOR PROGRAMS IN CRA DISTRICT - 2010 THROUGH 2014 <',Pro'ect'Name Public Cost Downtawn -Beach Area • Beach Master Plan Pro'ects CRA area and 200,000 Downtown -Core Area • Old Schaal S uare window re lacement 650,000 • US 1 Corridor beautification & traffic calmin 11,100,000 + One-wa b ass conversion NElSE 1S Sts. -traffic si nals 375,000 • SE 2" St. -Swinton to FEC 350,000 • Downtawn Parks Veteran's, Warthin ,Old School S uare 3,250,000 ii • Pinea ie Grove Parkin LaU Pinea le Grave Sidewalks 375,000 • Old Libra Site redevelo ment CRA contribution to Chamber relocation costs 315,000 + Water Main/Drains e u codes SE 2" St., SE 1 s Ave. 468,600 + East Atlantic Resurfacin 104,000 • Street Li htin 160,000 + Land Ac uisition & Redevela ment 2,500,000 Downtawn -West Atlantic Avenue and NW/SW 5 Avenue • Cultural Loo 1MLK Drive beautification 1,400,000 ' + W. Atlantic medians 27©,000 • Gatewa Feature 1,300,000 • W. Atlantic Public Plaza & Fire Station Plaza 773,000 • SW 1g Ave. W. Atlantic to SW 1~ St. -drama a 230,000 • Land Ac uisition & Redevelo ment 4,000,000 + NW 12 Ave. beautification 200,000 + Block 19 & 20 alle s, 95 SW 5 Ave 285,000 « Sad Museum Muse & Munnin s houses 660,000 • SW 2nd Ave & W. Atl si nals 330,000 North Federal Mw AHen Ave. drains e, Dixie-Federal connector 229,300 Nei hborhoods • Osceola Park Nei hbarhood sidewalks, drainage, water mains} 1,750,300 • SW Neighborhood Plan {parks, SW 14'" Ave, SW 12"' Ave. drainage 8 water mains, beautification ro acts 11,754,400 + West Settlers housin renovations & relocation, streetsca a 245,000 + Seacrest Blvd. reconstruction & drains a 535,500 • NE 2" & 3` Ave water mains 365,000 Affordable Housing {CRA -donation of land, new land acquisition, subsidies, buildin ac uisitians and renovations, administrative su ort 4,5©0,000 Grant ra rams CRA 2,500,000 Downtown marketin & romations DMC & Green Market 1,775,000 Other + EGanamlC devel0 ment It1ltlatlV@s tax incentives, land dons#ions, artist ro rams 6,500,000 Downtawn Shuttle 1,500,000 • CRA non rofit su ort Old Schaal S uare, Libra , S ad Museum 5,000,000 • Bus Shelters 150,000 • CDBG Pra ram 2,000,000 TOTA4 . < .: 68,100,100 ~ ~~~ N. w. 3 z ° ~~ ~~ °' 1ST ~~i, ~~, --~ 'i---_ A ~ GRA ~ GRA z W E S T ~~ 'Q Q ~ ~ .- o ~ ~ vi ui GRA ni D E F G GRA A T L A N T I C d 3 tri d ~. 3 vi CITY QF DEIRAY BEACH, El PLANNING & ZGNING 4EPARTMENT DECEM9ER 2007 POTENTIAL PROJECT #1.1 -WEST ATLANTIC AcQUisiTi~N RE©EVELC}PMENT PLAN N,W. 8TH - 11TH AVENUES -MAP A.2 - NOTE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR LEGEND __ Affi/7K BIESE' AiW S7SlEY -- A V E N U E 1W~ REF: I~ FIRE STATIC}N ~NO.1 WEST ATLANTIC AVE. ~, '~, CRA '~, > CRA dI d Q ~ '! 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W. 1ST STREET POTENTIAL PROJECT #'1 .'1 -WEST ATLARITIC _~~ AcQUisiT~oN REDEVELQPMENT PLAN ® N.W. 11TH - 12TH AVENUES -MAPA.B- CITV QE oEtRnv BEACH, Ft NOTE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR tEC,ENO PLnNNWG 6a 20NING DEPaRTMENT DECEM$ER 2007 ..- QG7TAt $tSiLr AN~+ SYS7Eat -- WP 1tEF: 1L8 ATZAn~T~c AVENUE W E S T f~~r~ tf~ GATEWAY MINI PARKS ~~I~~.u ~_~iLlll ~~ ~,~~,.. ATLAN TtC AYE. P1 p S U o a v aii a a ~a S. W. 1ST G CRA T H CRA 1 ~ GRA t j CRA ~ ~'~ CRA r ! GRA CRA GRA CRA C) J CRA K CRA ~ CRA CRA CRA t CRA CRA M CRA ' s.w. 2Na 4yJ ~____~ R i ~Q ~ ~ 1q ~ i. iA ~I I S.W. 3RD ¢,, ~~~ S7. x Y C? w _ ~i ST. ~ ~ '~ {l1 ~ Vl i ~~ ST. ~ PROJECT #1.3 - S.VV. IVEIGNBORHOQD POTENTIAL REDEVE~OPNIENT PLAN ACQUISITION INFILC. HOUSING AND PARKS ® -MAP B.1 - ciTY of oELRAY BEACH, EL NOTE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR LEGEND PLANNING & 24NING DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 2007 -- 1MGW7•IL 61[Sf 4NP S?57fri/ -- Wp REf: 8.1 ANTIC A V E N ~ ~~~~ ~ ~, _. ~. S.W. 1ST ~-~ ~ I__.~II o I ~J ~ ---- i-- ~~' m, ~~ ~~~ ~~- ... ra GI 1 NORTH _il SpUTN Cpt1NTY COURT NDUSE r i r_... iA ,__~ ~- ~,~- ROSEM -'PAR MERRr rr PARK ©RUG ABUSE t pF PALM BEACH C1 TY OF QELRA }' BEACH PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX G1NT K ~ P~T~NT~~~ PRQJECT #1,3 - S,W. NEIGHBC~RHQOD -~~ ~c~u~s~~ioN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN INFII.~ HOUSING AND PARKS ® -MAP8.2- CITY OF 4ELRAY eEACH. FL NOTE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR LEGEND PLANNING & ZONING QEPARTMENT DECEMBER 2007 _- tiK7.TAt 61Srt' ANP SYS7Ett -- W1P f+'~T: 8.2 ~`--_~~ Pt7LtCE COMPLEX A - 8 _.. b ?--- E .... ... ~A TEWA Y MllVl PARKS A ~~~ ~,- ~. ww >i R D Q S E G ~~ , ~ ~ H 1 '~~ ~ U ~ V ~ K tV .-- X { l M Y Z N „i ~~ ~~ ~__ N POTENTIAL PRC}JECT #1.3 - S.W. NEIGHB(JRHOC}D -~ ACt?UISITION REDEVELOPMENT PLAN INFILL HOUSING AND PARKS ® -MAP6.3- GITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FL NOTE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FCIR i,EGEND PLANNING & ZONING OEPARTM£NT DECEMBER 2007 -- A4"ITAL AiSE 1HP SY5TE7f ^^ WP IMF: 8.3 d, Q Q ~= I . I . ~ ~ . I. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~, ~ : N.W. 2ND ST. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE CRA aHUrven CRA H vicx+1T CRA I CR,q CRA ', ~RA CRA Gt CRA ~ _ N J ' GRA ~~ ~ ~, K ~ ~i h t0 ~'i d' M} E ~ ~ ~~_ ~ _ N.W. 1ST ST. ~~...... ~ Mt. G Olive GRA CRA- ~`, ~'"~ CRA '; 35 Space Parkin i Easamen TENNI S _ STADIUM -- FIRE ~~~D~ZLI~ ~ STA TI{7N ~~ '3 3 '3 ~ 2 Z AMQCQ z z ~ NQ. 9 WEST AT~.ANTIG AVENUE ~~' 4 P C3 GRA ~ v Q -V CD~ NTTY ~ COUR T l x NOUSE R Y .... Z RA 'h tG ~ ss - GRA CRA ~ PQLICE ~ cRA COMPLEX S. W. 1ST ~ ~ ~ -,~ ST. 3, 3 3 3 ~ r POTENTIAL ACOUISI TION ~ PROJECT #2.'I Z ® NW & SW 5TH AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION -MAPC- NOTE: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR LEGEND CITY OF DELRav 6EACH, FL pRO~ECT AREA PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ~ ^ ~ a ~ ~ ~ ~ DECEMBER 200T ~- aaaru s+s~ ww srs~r -_ w4P ter: wv~-c PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 20QS AGENDA NO: VLA AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CRA'S COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. LT,EM BEFORE THE BOARD ~ ~: The item before the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA} Community Redevelopment Plan as reflected in Ordinance No. 59-09. °, BACKGROUND ,'~:. The Community Redevelopment Plan establishes the projects and programs to be undertaken by the CRA in the coming years. The Delray Beach CRA's first plan was adopted in 1986 and has been amended several times since. The last amendment was adopted on November 18, 2008. When formally adopted by the City Commission, this latest amended plan will replace the current Community Redevelopment Plan in its entirety. The CRA Board reviewed the final draft of the amended Community Redevelopment Plan at its October 22, 2009 meeting. There was na one from the public that spoke on the amendments. After a brief discussion, the Board approved the amended Plan and forwarded it to the City for adoption by the City Commission. ANALYSIS This currently proposed amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan includes the following changes. For specific information and details of the proposed changes, please refer to the attached Plan. Chances to Part IV. The Redevelopment Program, to: • Updated information on current plans, programs and project descriptions including: • West Atlantic Redevelopment Plan {Section 1.1) ^ Downtown Master Plan (Section 1.2} • Southwest Neighborhood Plan {Section 1.3) ^ Osceola Park {Section 1.5) ^ Carver Estates Redevelopment (Section 2.7) • Update programs in which the CRA's role has been substantially completed ^ South County Courthouse Expansion / Delray Public Library (Section 2.4} -the majority of this combined project has been transferred to Appendix C "Completed Projects". The CRA's role in this project was largely completed with the completed expansion of the Courthouse in 2009. This section has also Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report, November 16, 2(}(?9 Amendments to Community Redevelopment Plan Page 2 been revised to provide for future CRA participation in the potential expansion of the courthouse parking garage. Explanation of new programs: ^ Economic Development Incentives for Job Creation {Section 3.12) -providing general guidelines for incentives that can be used to facilitate jab creation by attracting businesses to occupy existing office space andlor constructing new office space in the downtown. • Arts Based Economic Qeveloprnent Program {Section 3.13) -providing general guidelines for the CRA to support the development of arts-related uses and arts programs as outlined in the City's cultural plan. Changes to Part V to update all projections of revenues and expenses for the next 5-year period (Table 5.1). Update of all maps to reflect current conditions and needs. Since the amended Plan does not include any projects or programs which require revisions to the Comprehensive Plan or the Future Land Use Map, it remains consistent with both. While many of the projects included in the Community Redevelopment Plan involve staff or financial participation by the City, applicable policies are already included within the Comprehensive Plan foe City participation in these programs. Given the above, a positive finding can be made with respect to consistency with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. REVIEW BY OTHERS The Pineapple Grove Main Streef Executive Board reviewed the amendments at its November 4, 2009 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) reviewed the amendments at its November 9, 2009 meeting and unanimously recommended approval, with the condition that QDA be mentioned in the section of the West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan under Project Partici ants and Administration {these references have been added to the amendment before the Commission). The West Attanfic Redevelopment Coalition {WARC) reviewed the amendments at its November 11, 2009 meeting and recommended approval. RECOMMENDEt3 ACTION Move a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for adoption of the proposed amendments to the Community Redevelopment Plan by adopting the findings of fact and law contained in the Staff Report and finding that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the applicable requirements of F.S. 163.360. Attachments: • Community Redevelopment Plan • Qrdinance No. 59-09 ORDINANCE N0.59-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE QTY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE COMNTUMTY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE QTY OF DELRAY BEACH; FINDING THAT T'I-~ MODIFICATIONS CONFORM TO THE COMMUl\TITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 19b9, AS AMENDED; FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATIONS ~~ItE CONSISTENT WITH THE QTY OF DELRAY BEACH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, A[~TD MAKING FURTHER FINDINGS PURSCTANT TO TI-~ APPLICABLE REQUIREMEN'T`S OF FLORIDA STATUTE 1b3.3b0; PROVIDING A GEI~~IERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, by Ordinance No. 4b- 85, adopted June 18, 1985, did create a Community Redevelopn~.nt ~-gency as provided in Florida Statutes Section 163.35b; artd VHREAS, on Deceartber 23, 198b, the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach Coin poised. and adopted Resolution No. R-8b-2Q43 delegating the exercise of the pou~xs conferred upon the County by C~fapter 1b3, Part 3, Florida Statutes, within the boundaries of the City of Delray Beach to the governing body of the City of Delray Beach completely and without limitation; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, has heretofore approved a Community Redevelopment Plan on September 9,198b, by Resolution No. 49-8b as suIuently a~:nencled on November 24,1987, by Resolution No. 4~-$7, and as finther ratified and an7ended on Febn.y 14,1989, by Resolution No. b-89, and as further ratified and amended on September 25,1990, by Resolution No. 8b-90; and as fiaortl~ ratified and amended on 1?-f~ri1 9, 1991, by Resolution No. 28-91; and as fruther ratified and amene~d on November 2b, 1991, by Resolution No. 93-91; and as further ratified and arr~endc~cl on May 2b, 1992, by Ordinance No. 17-92; and as fiarther ratified and amended on December 1, 1992, by Ordinance No. b0-92; and as further ratified and anr~ended on February 22,1994, by Ordinance No. 5-94; and as further ratified and amended on September 5, 1995, by Ordinance No. 48-95; and as further ratified and amenc~d on March 5,199b, by Ordinance No. 8-9b; and as fiarther ratified and anrrertded on February 3,1998 by Ordinance No. 2-98 and Resolution No. 11-98; as fi~zrther ratified and amend~~el on November 7, 2000 by Resolution No. 94-00; and as fi~zrther ratified and amended on May 15, 2001 by Ordinance 33-01; and as further ratified and amended on January 18, 2005 by Ordinance 1-05; and as fiarther ratified and amended on Maach 18, 2008 by Ordinance 11-08; and as further ratified and amended on November 18, 2008 by Ordinance 53-08; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment ~- fency of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "CRA", has heretofore adopted a Comnuzrity Redevelopment Plan; and ~'JHEREAS, the CRA is desirous of modifying said Plan to account far certain. cl~~ which have occurred since the last arnenrlment of the Dian, to account for modification or completion of project components, and to provide for the addition of newpmgrams to the Plan; and Wf~iEREAS, ~ CRA of the City of Delray Beach leas recamrr~ended to the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that the Camnamity Redevelopment Plan be modified, amended and ratified in the form attached hereto as E xhibit ' ~ A"; and WHEREAS, the City Carrnnission of the City of Delray Beach Florida, finds that the modifications conform to the Corrununity Redevelopment Act of 1969, as an~ndecl; and V!JHEREAS, the City Con;uniss7on of tree City of Delray Beach, Florida, finds that the modifications are consistent with the City of Delray Beach's Comprehensive flan; and V'JI~REAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, find that the modifications meet the applicable requirements of Section 163.36Q, Flarid~ Statutes; and V"JI~E RE AS, ~ City Carnmission shall hold a public hearing on said modifications to the Plan, after public notice is given in confoimartce with the n'-~I~1err~nts of Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QTY COZ~~VIISSION OF THE CITY OF DEL,RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: motion 1. That the preannble stated above is hereby incorporated by reference herein, as findings of fact upon which this ordinance is based Section 2. That the Commuvty Redeveloprr~ent Plan for the City of Delray Beach be, and the same is hereby modified, amended and ratified in the farm attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and rz~de a part hereof, Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed Section 4. That if any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or x~rd ar other provision of tl pis ordinance, or any portion thereof, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid ar unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, paragraiah, sentence or ward or provision or its application to other persons or c~ucristances and shall not affect the validity of the rerryainder hereof as a whole ar part thereof other tf~an the part decl<~red to be invalid Section 5. That this ordinance shall. become effective immedi<~tely upon passage on second and final readir~ 2 ORD. N0.59-49 PASSED .AND ADOPTED in rear session on second and final reading on tlvs the day of 200_. ATTEST': City Clerk First R Second Re~ciing MAYOR 3 ORD. NO.59-09