06-05-12 Regular City Commission MinutesJUNE 5, 2012
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, was called to order by Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie in the Commission Chambers
at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
1. Roll call showed:
Present- Commissioner Thomas F. Carney, Jr.
Commissioner Alson Jacquet
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Commissioner Angeleta E. Gray
Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie
Absent - None
Also present were - David T. Harden, City Manager
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager
Brian Shutt, City Attorney
Lanelda D. Gaskins, Deputy City Clerk
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Ron Arflin with Abbey
Delray South.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was
given.
4. AGENDA APPROVAL.
I\ Ir. Frankel requested that Item &E., Revisions to the Special Event
Policy and Procedures of the Consent Agenda be moved to the Regular Agenda as Item
9.A.A.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by Mrs.
Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel —
Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Gray moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May
1, 2012, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr.
Frankel — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May
15, 2012, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs.
Gray — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.A. Recognizing Juneteenth — June 16 2012
Mayor McDuffie read and presented a proclamation hereby proclaiming
June 19, 2012 as Juneteenth in Delray Beach. Barbara Haider came forward to accept the
proclamation and invited everyone to attend the Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 16,
2012.
7. PRESENTATIONS:
7.A. All- America City Grade -Level Reading Campaign Presentation
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, updated the
Commission on the status of the Community Solutions Action Plan. Mrs. Butler stated
she came to the Commission in September after the Education Board had started to
determine where they were going to focus their energies over the next few years. She
stated they started to look at the graduation rates of the African American males. Mrs.
Butler stated the City Manager informed them that an announcement was being made by
the National Civic League to participate in a national discussion on third grade level
reading. Mrs. Butler stated staff thought that this was a perfect match for the Education
Board. She stated staff then asked permission from the Commission to submit a Letter of
Intent to apply and the City was given the option of applying as a regular entrance or as
an All- America City designation. Mrs. Butler stated the City of Delray Beach was
selected as the Finalist for the 2012 All- America City Grade Level Reading Campaign.
She stated in doing this award there has been a wonderful response from the community,
civic leaders, business community, and education community. Mrs. Butler stated 10
volunteers participated in the peer review rating 10 applications from all over the country
and now staff has moved thetas to the Mayor's Collaborative Implementation Team. She
stated the second meeting was last night and the first consultant carne to speak to them.
Mrs. Butler thanked Mayor McDuffie and Commissioner Jacquet for attending the first
meeting. Mrs. Butler stated they are moving from the planning stage to performing.
Mrs. Butler thanked Dr. Debra Kaiser and Janet Meeks for their countless hours of
research and presented them with flowers. Mrs. Butler also recognized Joe Gillie,
President of Old School Square, who read and critiqued the application. She stated staff
will work with Mr. Gillie in preparing a three minute presentation for a conference in
Denver. Mrs. Butler stated five people will travel to Denver June 30 -July 2, 2012 where
they will select between 10 -15 All - America City Award leaders.
Mrs. Gray thanked Mrs. Butler, Janet Meeks and Dr. Kaiser for their hard
work towards this project.
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Mayor MCDuffie congratulated Mrs. Butler, Janet Meeks and Dr. Kaiser
for their efforts and noted that if we win the City of Delray Beach will be the only
municipality in the State of Florida to have won three times.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval.
8.A. REQUEST FOR A SIDEWALK DEFERRAL /1110 WATERWAY
LANE: Approve an agreement to allow future construction of a sidewalk, for a proposed
new single family residence within the North Beach Overlay District located at 1110
Waterway Lane.
8.B. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 1.2- 021MATHEWS
CONSULTING, INC.: Approve Service Authorization No. 12 -02 in the amount of
$74,956.00 for the design of N.E. 1st Avenue Improvements. Funding is available from
334 - 3162 -541 -68.84 (General Construction Fund: Other Improvement/N.E. 1st Avenue
improvements).
8.C. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 12- 01 /CORZO, CASTELLA,
CARBALLO, THOMPSON AND SALMAN WHS1, INC.: Approve Service
Authorization No. 12 -01 to Corzo, Castella, Carballo, Thompson and Salman (C3TS),
Inc. in the amount of $39,781.58 for the design of Swinton Avenue and Atlantic Avenue
Intersection, Project. Funding is available from 334 - 3162 -541 -68.86 (General
Construction Fund: Other Improvement/Swinton & Atlantic Intersection).
8.D. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER NO.
1/FINALVINTERCOUNTY ENGINEERING, INC./ LOWSON BOULEVARD
FORCE MAIN: Approve Contract Closeout (C.O. No. 1 /Final) in the amount of a
$56,497.50 decrease and final payment in the amount of $11,448.88 to Intercounty
Engineering, Inc., for completion of the Lowson Boulevard Force Main Project. Funding
is available fiom 442 - 5178 -536 -68.74 (W & S Renewal & Replacement
Fund: Improvements Other /Lowson Boulevard Force Main).
8.E. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 9.A.A.
8.F. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (CHANGE ORDER NO.
2 /FINALUINTERCOUNTY ENGINEERING, INC. /RECLAIMED WATER
EXPANSION AREA 11B: Approve Contract Closeout (C.O. No. 2/Final) in the
amount of a $220,982.75 decrease and final payment in the amount of $36,947.56 to
Intercounty Engineering, Inc., for completion of the Reclaimed Water Expansion Area
I1B Project. Funding is available from 441 -5181- 536 -65 -96 (Water and Sewer Fund:
Other Improvements /Reclaimed Water Transmission), 442 - 5178 -536 -63.90 (Water &
Sewer Renewal & Replacement Fund: Improvements Other /Other Improvements) and
448 - 5461 - 538 -63.90 (Storm Water Utility Fund: Improvements Other /Other
Improvements).
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8.G. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT /SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY: Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Palm
Beach County for mutual use of recreational facilities.
8.H. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/BOEJ, LLC.: Approve a Hold
Harmless Agreement with BOEJ, LLC., to place a canopy in the public right -of -way
located at S.E. Second Avenue.
8.I. REVISED WORKFORCE HOUSING COVENANT: SP5 WOOD
MIDTOWN DELRAY, LLC.: Approve a revised Workforce Housing Covenant
between the City and SP5 Wood Midtown Delray, LLC., formerly known as Bamfour,
LLC/DKB Realty Investment, Inc./Mathias Development, developer of Midtown Delray.
$8.j. RESOLUTION NO. 25- 12/BUDGET AMENDMENT: Approval of
Resolution No. 25 -12 in order to move certain grant funds from the City's operating
budget (Fund 001) to the Capital budget (Fund 334) by amending Resolution 42 -11
adopted September 20, 2011 which made appropriations for necessary expenditures of the
City for the FY 2011 -12, by setting forth the anticipated revenues and expenditures for
the operating funds of the City for the fiscal year 2011 -12.
The caption of Resolution No. 25 -12 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 42 -11 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 20,
2011 AND RESOLUTION NO. 10 -12 ADOPTED
FEBRUARY 22, 2012, WHICH MADE
APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL
NECESSARY EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012, BY SETTING FORTH THE ANTICIPATED
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE
OPERATING FUNDS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2011 /2012; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 25 -12 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
8.K. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACTIONS: Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development Boards
for the period May 14, 2012 through June 1, 2012.
8.L. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Bid award to Delray Beach Auto Mall in the annual amount of
$25,200.00 for the lease of approximately six (6) undercover
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vehicles for the Police Department. Funding is available from 001-
2115 -521 -44.40 (General Fund: Rentals & Leases /Vehicles Rental/
Lease).
2. Bid award to Intercounty Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$406,700.00 for construction of upgrades to Lift Station 100A.
Funding is available from 442- 5178 -536 -69.29 (Water and Sewer
Renewal & Replacement Fund: Water & Sewer Trans /Storage
Project/LS100A Capacity Upgrade) and 442 - 5178 -536 -64.90
(Water and Sewer Renewal & Replacement Fund:
Machinery / Equipment /Other Machinery /Equipment).
3. Contract award to West Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$58,900.00 for the construction of swales in Delray Beach Heights.
Funding is available from 448 -5461 -538 -65.41 (Storm Water
Utility Fund: Other Improvements /Swale Reconstruction).
4. Purchase award to Municipal Lighting Systems in the amount of
$13,860.00 for an additional ten (10) LED light fixtures that are
Buy America Compliant to install on the decorative street light
poles along West Atlantic Avenue. Funding is available from 101-
6352- 519 -46.95 (ARRA Economic Stimulus Fund: Repair &
Maintain Services/West Atlantic Avenue Street Lights).
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded
by Mr. Carney. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor McDuffie —
Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
9.A.A. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (CHANGE ORDER NO.
2XINALURA,NDOLPH & DEWDNEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. MOMPEY PARK
CONCESSION STAND: Approve Contract Closeout (C.O. No. 2/Final) in the amount
of a $5,351.03 decrease and final payment in the amount of $25,013.70 to Randolph &
Dewdney Construction, Inc., for the completion of renovations to the Pompey
Concession Stand Project. Funding is available from 334 - 4127 - 572 -62.10 (General
Construction Fund: Repair & Maintenance Service /Building Maintenance).
Mr. Carney recognized staff for coming in under budget. He stated the
City and the contractor have worked very hard to get this project done.
Mr. Frankel stated he pulled this item to stay consistent in his position and
because he felt that the expenditure was too much. However, he stated he hopes it is a
safe place and looks forward to many good years out there.
Mayor McDuffie announced that the Pompey Park Concession Stand
Ribbon Cutting will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012.
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Mr. Carney moved to approve Item 9.A.A. (formerly Item 8.E.),
seconded by Mr. Jacquet. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Carney —
Yes; Mr. Jacquet -- Yes; Mr. Frankel — No; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote, Commissioner Frankel dissenting.
9.A. WAIVER REQUEST /112 N.E. 7TH STREET: Consider approval of a
waiver request to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5.1(E)(9)(b), "Front
Elevation", to increase the second story encroachment into the Building Height Plane
from 18' to 24'6" width, whereas a maximum of 18' is permitted for 112 N.E. 7th Street.
(Quasi- Judicial Hearing)
Mayor McDuffie stated Items 9.A., 9.8., and 9.C., are Quasi - Judicial
Hearings and anyone wishing to speak on those items should be sworn in by the City
Clerk.
Lanelda D. Gaskins, Deputy City Clerk, swore in those individuals who
wished to give testimony on this item.
Mayor McDuffie read the City of Delray Beach Quasi - Judicial Hearing
rules into the record for this item and all subsequent Quasi - Judicial items.
Mayor McDuffie asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. Mr. Frankel stated he received a couple of messages from Attorney
Michael Weiner and tried him back but he did not speak with him. Mrs. Gray, Mayor
McDuffie, Mr. Carney, and Mr. Jacquet stated they had no ex parte communications to
disclose.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, entered the
Planning and Zoning Department project file #2012 -117 into the record.
Mr. Dorling stated this is a waiver to LDR Section 4.5.1(E)(9)(b) as it
relates to Visual Compatibility Incentives for 112 N.E. 7th Street. He stated this is a
proposed single family home and there is a portion of the LDRs that require the front
setback to be set back at this plane angle. He stated this is a request to allow a portion (in
black) to encroach into that area. Mr. Darling stated the Code allows an 18 foot
extension and is shown in the permitted section. The portion that exceeds that is about
612 feet and is a further extension setback in the front. Mr. Dorling stated the intent of
this is to mitigate the mass along the street and this does meet that intent because there
are multiple setbacks of that second story area. Staff recommends approval.
At its meeting of May 16, 2012, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
considered and approved the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) associated with the
construction of a new single - family residence as well as recommended approval with a 6
to 0 vote for this waiver request.
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A representative from Stofft Architects (applicant) stated they are
requesting a waiver for that portion of the second story to encroach the building height
plane. He stated they were sensitive to the step backs and the massing of the house on
the street.
Mayor McDuffie stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the request, to please come forward at this time. There being no
one from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding the waiver request,
the public hearing was closed.
There was no rebuttal.
The City Attorney briefly reviewed the Board Order with the Commission
who made findings according to their consensus (attached hereto is a copy and made an
official part of the minutes).
Mr. Frankel moved to adopt Board Order as presented, seconded by Mrs.
Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel —
Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.B. WAIVER REOUEST /116 N.E. 7TH STREET: Consider approval of a
waiver request to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.5. 1 (E)(9)(b), "Front
Elevation", to increase the second story encroachment into the Building Height Plane to
31'6 ", whereas a maximum of 18' is permitted for 116 N.E. 7th Street. (Quasi - Judicial
Hearing)
Mayor McDuffie asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. Mr. Frankel stated he has none that he has not already disclosed. Mrs.
Gray, Mayor McDuffie, Mr. Jacquet and Mr. Carney stated they had no ex parte
communications to disclose.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, entered the
Planning and Zoning Department project file #2012 -118.
Mr. Dorling stated this is a waiver request for 116 N.E. 7th Street similar to
the previous waiver request. He stated the waiver request allows encroachment into the
front Building Height Plane (BHP) setback area if twenty -five (25 %) or more of the front
elevation remains one (1) story and if the total width of extension does not exceed
eighteen (18) feet. The width of the two -story encroachment measures 31 feet 6 inches
wide requiring relief to exceed the minimum width by approximately 13 feet 6 inches.
Staff recommends approval.
At its meeting of May 16, 2012, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
considered and approved with conditions a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
associated with the construction of a new single - family residence. The HPB considered
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the waiver request concurrently with the COA request and recommended approval with a
vote of 5 to 2 (Aponte and Brito dissenting).
Carlos M. Linares, Randall Stofft Architects, applicant, stated they are
able to achieve the correct massing by stepping back. Mr. Linares stated it does not
impact the neighborhood.
Mayor McDuffie stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the request, to please come forward at this time. There being no
one from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding the waiver request,
the public hearing was closed.
There was no rebuttal.
The City Attorney briefly reviewed the Board Order with the Commission
who made findings according to their consensus (attached hereto is a copy and made an
official part of the minutes).
Mr. Carney moved to adopt the Board Order as presented, seconded by
Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs.
Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.C. WAIVER REQUEST /9 N.E. 2ND AVENUE: Consider approval of a
waiver request to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.4.13(F)(4)(c)(1),
"Front Setbacks ", to allow 0% frontage along N.E. 2nd Avenue at a maximum setback of
10' rather than the 70 % -90% frontage as required by the Central Business District (CBD)
guidelines for Bay #9 located at 9 N.E. 2nd Avenue. (Quasi - Judicial Hearing)
Mayor McDuffie asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. Mr. Frankel stated he has none that he has not already disclosed. Mrs.
Gray, Mayor McDuffie, Mr. Jacquet and Mr. Carney stated they had no ex parte
communications to disclose.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, entered the
Planning and Zoning Department project file #2012 -127.
Mr. Dorling stated this is a waiver request to the CBD downtown design
guidelines which require that the lower level frontage and setback along 9 N.E. 2nd
Avenue have a maximum setback of ten feet for 70 -90% of the frontage. Mr. Dorling
stated this proposal is setting back at approximately 14 feet and therefore would have
zero percent frontage at the streetscape. At its meeting of April 17, 2012, the City
Commission approved a similar request. Mr. Dorling stated the intent of this is to
provide some massing with the proposal to infuse people at this level within this setback.
Mr. Dorling stated staff believes the intent is met.
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At its meeting of May 23, 2012, the Site Plan Review and Appearance
Board considered the waiver request and the Board recommended approval of the Class I
modification and staff recommends approval of this waiver.
Michael Weiner, Attorney with Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A., 10
S.E. 1St Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (speaking on behalf of the applicant),
stated he was calling Mr. Frankel about a client who received a speeding ticket. Mr.
Weiner stated the elevation is consistent throughout the building and this is being
proposed so that the cafe would not be on the sidewalk and further recessed. Mr. Weiner
stated they agree with staff's recommendation.
Mayor McDuffie stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the request, to please come forward at this time. There being no
one from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding the waiver request,
the public hearing was closed.
There was no rebuttal.
Mr. Carney stated he may potentially have a conflict of interest.
Brief discussion between Mr. Carney and Mr. Weiner ensued regarding
the owner.
The City Attorney explained that if Mr. Carney does not have a personal
gain then no conflict exists.
The City Attorney briefly reviewed the Board Order with the Commission
who made findings according to their consensus (attached hereto is a copy and made an
official part of the minutes).
Mrs. Gray moved to adopt the Board Order as presented, seconded by Mr.
Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor
McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.D. REQUEST TO INSTALL BRICK PAVERS IN THE CITY RIGHT -
OF-WAY/PRESIDENTIAL AUTO LEASING AND SALES: Consider a request from
Presidential Auto Leasing and Sales (3201 S. Federal Highway) to install 100 -feet of
pervious brick pavers in a section of City's right -of -way along the south side of Avenue
L approximately 3 00 -feet east of Federal Highway.
Richard Hasko, Director of Environmental Services, stated this item is a
request from Presidential Auto Leasing and Sales on Avenue L (3201 S. Federal
Highway). Mr. Hasko stated they have some oversized trucks that deliver vehicles to
their site 2 -3 times a week and they are too long to negotiate access on and off the site.
Mr. Hasko stated 85% of their deliveries are coming on smaller vehicles and that they can
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deal with the maneuvering on their site so that they are not impacting the right -of -way.
He stated 2 -3 times a week they have deliveries with these larger trucks and their desire is
to not have these trucks parked in the roadway restricting traffic so on occasion they have
been pulling off into the swale area. Mr. Hasko stated they are required to maintain that
swale area. He stated staff does not have an objection because it is not in a residential
area and there are no utilities in this vicinity and do not anticipate any drainage issues
involved with this. However, the Planning and Zoning Department does have some land
use issues based on the prior approvals, etc.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated at its meeting
of April 5, 2011, the expansion of this facility to the east was before the Commission and
an Exhibit was proposed as part of that discussion by the applicant that said one of the
benefits to allow expansion was that they could incorporate and resolve the loading issues
that were currently occurring in Avenue L. Mr. Dorling stated there was an approval in
part based upon the assumption that they take care of some loading issues and when the
subsequent site plan came it did not include those staff suggested that they incorporate.
Mr. Dorling stated they chose not to do that and move forward and got approval without
accommodating those learning functions. He stated there were some promises made that
now the general public is being asked to accommodate those within the right -of -way.
The General Contractor for Presidential Auto Sale commended the City
Engineering and Building Department staff for their assistance on this project and many
others, and stated the way the parking lot is designed is to sit way up so that there would
not be any flooding so it sits three feet up elevation raised. He stated a car hauler had to
ramp up his entrance into the parking lot due to that so a car loader bottoms out and
cannot get up in there. He explained that this was the remedy for that.
Mayor McDuffie asked why it is 18 feet long. The General Contractor
stated that is about the length you would need for an 18 wheeler and then to unload it.
Mr. Carney asked if staff has any other objections. Mr. Dorling stated
there is the overall concern that this creates a precedent also because there are a lot of
these auto dealerships which are now loading in the street and are challenged from a
loading perspective. Mr. Dorling stated this scenario would be attractive to many of
those that are not complying for one reason or another and it is a prevailing problem in
the city that needs to be addressed.
Mr. Frankel asked for clarification that staff is recommending approval
based on a contingency that there is submittal and technical approval of a detailed
engineering plan. Mr. Hasko stated staff is deferring to Planning and Zoning on this
issue because they have the land use issue. Mr. Hasko stated if the Commission chooses
to approve this it would have to be contingent on the submittal of the engineering plan
too to do it.
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Mr. Dorling stated he would prefer that they choose to accommodate it on
site as it was originally conveyed to the Commission and staff.
Mrs. Gray asked if the site to the right of that is developed yet. Mr.
Dorling stated that site immediately to the right is the site that is the expansion area for
the dealership. He stated in that expansion area they were supposed to provide loading
and parking; however, the applicant maximized and intensified the development without
accommodating any of the loading issues.
Mrs. Gray expressed concern over the precedent that the city would be
setting.
Mr. Carney moved to approve the request to install the brick pavers in the
City right -of -way, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor McDuffie — No; Mr. Carney — No; Mr. Jacquet — No; Mr. Frankel — No;
Mrs. Gray — No. Said motion was DENIED with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.E. REVISIONS TO THE SPECIAL EVENT POLICY AND
PROCEDURES: Consider approval of proposed revisions to the Special Event Policies
and Procedures to be effective for events beginning October 1, 2012.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated this item is the
proposed changes to the Special Event Policies and Procedures for events beginning
October 1, 2012. Mr. Barcinski stated the major changes are: (1) charge all event
producers 100% of City staff overtime costs as well as 100% for all other City services
and rentals, (2) charge Old School Square and the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative
50% versus 35% of City staff overtime costs as well as 100% for all other City services
and rentals, (3) charge all event producers a 5% administrative fee of overtime costs, (4)
Provide language that permits the City to charge a deposit for new events, and (5) Only
allow three (3) weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday or multiday) be set aside in any month
for events. Mr. Barcinski stated he received recommendations for the following changes
from other staff members: (1) require payment of the City invoice in full within 60 days
of the invoice date, (2) include provisions to require dumpsters, grease and oil collection
equipment for events as may be determined by staff, and (3) include provisions for Parks
Maintenance and Public Works staff support.
Mr. Frankel stated he has been approached by the leader of the Chamber
who has a concern about the 5% administrative fee being required by events paying
100% so in essence they are paying 105 %. Mr. Frankel stated he does not feel that the
taxpayers should be footing the bill. A lot of these events are making a lot of money so
he is in favor of this.
Mrs. Gray stated these events help the economy and inquired if the City is
going to be assisting the grassroots events in our community. Mr. Jacquet stated as long
as they do not require City staff overtime or any support from the City and it is basically
a rental then this policy does not apply.
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Mr. Carney supports the proposal for the reasons expressed by
Commissioner Gray and Commissioner Frankel. In addition, Mr. Carney stated with
regard to the administrative costs that we have so many indirect costs of non - overtime
people that work on these projects and it is really to offset those costs.
Mr. Jacquet stated he is in favor of saving the City money.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the revisions to the Special Event Policies
and Procedures to be effective October 1, 2012, seconded by Mr. Jacquet. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel —
Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. SETTLEMENT OFFER IN CRISLER CHACRETON v. CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH: Consider a Settlement Offer in the total amount of $63,500.00 in
Crisler Chacreton v. City of Delray Beach. Staff recommends approval.
Brian Shutt, Assistant City Manager, stated this is an Offer of Settlement
for $63,500.00 and this case is an auto accident involving one of our Police Officer and
Mr. Chacreton's medicals to date are approximately $54,000.00 and it is estimated that he
will incur $1,400 per year for the rest of his life. Staff recommends that the Commission
approve the Offer of Settlement for $63,500.00.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve the Settlement Offer in the amount of
$63,500.00 in Crisler Chacreton v. City of Delray Beach, seconded by Mr. Carney. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs.
Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.G. APPOINTMENT TO THE SITE PLAN REVIEW & APPEARANCE
BOARD: Appoint one (1) regular member to serve an unexpired plus two (2) year term
ending August 31, 2014 to the Site Plan Review & Appearance Board. Based upon the
rotation system, the appointment will be made by Commissioner Gray (Seat #4).
Mrs. Gray moved to appoint Mark Gregory as a regular member to serve
an unexpired tern ending August 31, 2014, seconded by Mr. Carney. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie —
Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.H. APPOINTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL REVIEW BOARD:
Appoint one (1) alternate member and one (1) regular member to serve an unexpired term
ending July 31, 2013; and one (1) regular member to serve an unexpired plus two (2) year
term ending July 31, 2014 to the Financial Review Board. Based upon the rotation
system, the appointments will be made by Commissioner Jacquet (Seat #2),
Commissioner Frankel (Seat #3) and Commissioner Gray (Seat #4).
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Mr. Jacquet moved to appoint Rosa Torres- Tumazos as a regular member
to the Financial Review Board (FRB) to serve an unexpired plus two (2) year term ending
July 31, 2014, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr.
Frankel — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
For the record, Mr. Frankel stated he spoke to the City Attorney and the
City Clerk's office that there appears to be a lot of turnover on this board and noted that
17 people have resigned from this board in the last two years.
Mr. Frankel moved to appoint Alan Weitz as a regular member to the
Financial Review Board (FRB) to serve an unexpired term ending July 31, 2013,
seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor
McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray —
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Gray stated she would like to defer her appointment to the regular
meeting of June 19, 2012.
99I. APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY: Appoint one (1) regular member to the Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) to serve a four (4) year term ending July 1, 2016. Based upon the rotation system,
the appointment will be made by Mayor McDuffie (Seat #5).
Mayor McDuffie stated he wished to appoint William Branning as a
regular member to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to serve a four (4)
year term ending July 1, 2016. Mr. Frankel so moved, seconded by Mr. Jacquet. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr.
Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
9_J. APPOINTMENTS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY
COUNCIL: Appoint three (3) regular members from Zone 3, Zone 5 and Zone 6 to
serve an unexpired plus three (3) year term ending July 31, 2015 and one (1) regular
member from Zone 1 to serve an unexpired term ending July 31, 2014. Based on the
rotation system, the appointments will be made by Mayor McDuffie (Seat #5),
Commissioner Carney (Seat #1), Commissioner Jacquet (Seat 42) and Commissioner
Frankel (Seat #3).
Mayor McDuffie stated he would like to defer his appointment to the next
regular meeting of June 19, 2012.
Mr. Carney stated he would like to defer his appointment to the next
regular meeting of June 19, 2012.
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Mr. Jacquet moved to appoint Adam Reback (Zone 6) to serve an
unexpired term plus a three (3) year term ending July 31, 2015, seconded by Mrs. Gray.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes;
Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Frankel moved to appoint Mark Behar (Zone 1) as a regular member
to serve an unexpired term ending July 31, 2014, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor
McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
At this point, the time being 7:00 p.m., the Commission moved to the duly
advertised Public Hearings portion of the Agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FY 2013 PROPOSED BUDGET: The City
Commission will hear public comments, if any, regarding the FY 2013 Proposed Budget
at this time.
Mayor McDuffie declared the public hearing open.
Dr. Victor Kirson, D.D.S, 2050 Alta Meadows Lane #2110, Delray
Beach, FL 33444 (President of the Board of Directors of Tierra Verde at Delray
Beach and Member of the Alliance), stated he would like to know how much will be
allocated for the plaintiff's legal fees for loses and the Caron Foundation lawsuit against
the City of Delray Beach. Dr. Kirson would like to know how much as of the next
meeting in two weeks has the City spent on this case. He stated with regard to the 5%
increase that the Commission voted on for the special events he was informed by Sarah
Martin that other cities charge 20% on events to make sure that the city is reimbursed for
everything.
Kevin Warner, 248 Venetian Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33481 stated it
would be a great idea for the budget process to identify essential services and non-
essential services. Mr. Warner stated public safety is an essential service.
Steve Blum, Antilles Homeowners' Association, 115 Venetian Drive
Unit "C ", Delray Beach, FL 33483, stated Mr. Frankel raised the point that 18 people
resigned from the Financial Review Board (FRB). Mr. Blum stated he feels that people
are frustrated and in the past year the City Manager does not respond to the FRB's
recommendations with the exception of one.
Christina Morrison, 2809 Florida Boulevard #207, Delray Beach, FL
33483 (Chairman of the Financial Review Board), stated the FRB is one of the few
boards that meets during the day (8:30 a.m.) and this is a hardship for people that work.
Ms. Morrison stated not everyone owns their company as does she and does not have the
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freedom to set their own time. She stated there are many gifted people in this community
who have volunteered for this board. Ms. Morrison stated the FRB has commented on
six departments so far and she did receive a recommendation on FRB's parking
recommendations; however, the rest of the recommendations have not been answered yet.
She echoed Mr. Warner's concerns about public safety. Ms. Morrison stated the FRB is
willing to help in any way they can to help the budget work and is waiting for guidance
from the Commission in response to their work.
Mayor McDuffze stated there being no one else who wished to address the
Commission regarding the fiscal year 2013 proposed budget, the public hearing was
closed.
Mayor McDuffie stated every Commissioner has been through an exercise
called "Priority Based Budgeting ". Mr. Warner asked if there is a document he could
read about that meeting.
103. ORDINANCE NO. 15 -12: Consider an amendment to Chapter 32,
"Departments, Boards and Commission ", of the Code of Ordinances by amending
Section 32.09, "Expiration of Terms; Commencement of Terms ", and Section 32.10,
"Vacancies ", to clarify that certain appointments made to fill a vacancy, where there is
less than six months of the current term left, will also include the following regular term.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15 -12 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 32, "DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 32.09,
"EXPIRATION OF TERMS; COMMENCEMENT OF
TERMS" AND SECTION 32.10, "VACANCIES ", TO
CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS MADE
TO FILL A VACANCY, WHERE THERE IS LESS
THAN SIX MONTHS OF THE CURRENT TERM LEFT,
WILL ALSO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING REGULAR
TERM, PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 15 -12 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance and stated staff
drafted this ordinance in order to provide that if an appointment is made within six
months of the end date of the appointment it will automatically roll over to a new full
year term. Also, the City Attorney stated staff did provide that the effective date of this
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ordinance was made to become effective May 15, 2012 (first reading).
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Mayor McDuffie declared the public hearing open. There being no one
from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 15 -12,
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Frankel thanked everyone for their support on this ordinance and
stated this ordinance will be beneficial not only for the appointees but for the appointers.
Mr. Carney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 15 -12 on Second and FINAL
Reading, seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs.
Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel
— Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.C. ORDINANCE NO. 17 -12: Consider approval of a privately - initiated
amendment to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.4.11, "NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) District ", Subsection (F), "Development Standards ",
Subsection (G), "Supplemental District Regulations ", and Subsection (H), "Special
Regulations ", to modify the regulations for properties within the Wallace Drive Overlay
District.
office.)
The caption of Ordinance No. 17 -12 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
BY AMENDING SECTION 4.4.11, "NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL (NC) DISTRICT ", SUBSECTION (F),
"DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ", SUBSECTION (G),
"SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ", AND
SUBSECTION (H), "SPECIAL REGULATIONS', TO
MODIFY THE REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTIES
WITHIN THE WALLACE DRIVE OVERLAY
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 17 -12 is on file in the City Clerk's
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public hearing was
held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State of Florida
and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this is a
privately- initiated amendment to the LDRs that were modified in the NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) District for properties located within the Wallace Drive Overlay District.
Mr. Dorling stated these will apply to the NC Zoning District and will apply all of the
regulations that currently exist for the previous zoning district for which the property was
changed LI (Light Industrial). He stated the applicant would like to enjoy the same
development standards and those relate to lot size and setbacks. Mr. Dorling stated there
is also a proposal to eliminate the 4,000 square foot requirement for structures and it will
apply a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.25, remove the 2,000 square foot
maximum floor area for office, and it will eliminate the 10,000 maximum floor area for a
single retail use.
At its meeting of April 16, 2012, the Planning and Zoning Board
considered and the Board recommended approval with a 4 to 0 vote. At its meeting of
May 15, 2012, the City Commission considered this item at first reading and
recommended approval at that time.
Mayor McDuffie declared the public hearing open.
Jim Zengage, applicant, concurs with staff and thanked Mr. Dorling and
Mr. Hoggard for all their work with regard to this project.
There being no one else fiom the public who wished to address the
Commission regarding Ordinance No. 17 -12, the public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Gray moved to adopt Ordinance No. 17 -12 on Second and FINAL
Reading, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs.
Gray — Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 7:19, p.m., the Commission moved to Item
11, Comments and Inquiries on Non - Agenda Items from the City Manager and the
Public Immediately following Public Hearings.
11.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries.
The City Manager stated at the last meeting Mr. Potts expressed concern
about the condition of the gym floor at Pompey Park and noted that the gym floor was in
the process of being refinished.
Secondly, the City Manager stated Dr. Kirson had expressed concern
about taxpayer dollars being put up to attract the Davis Cup Finals. The City Manager
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stated the Assistant City Manager referred to the $400,000 as the Commission was
informed when this was being considered. He stated the City expects most if not all of
this to be covered from other sources other than the City itself directly through
sponsorships, commissions, or through other agencies such as the County. The City
Manager stated it would not be nearly anywhere near that much if any of it from City
taxpayers.
11.B. From the Public.
11.B.1. Johanna Albrecht, 803 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444,
stated she attended the May 1, 2012 City Commission meeting and has not heard back
from the Commission. Ms. Albrecht stated she has emailed, requested a meeting and
noted that she will give a copy of the letter she wrote in April. She expressed concern
where we are in a situation in this country where corporations are having incredible
power and the Supreme Court made Citizens United in 2010 increased that power. Ms.
Albrecht stated there is an election going on right now in Wisconsin and one side is
getting fueled from huge amounts of outside money. She stated she is asking for an
opinion from the Commission but also cities around the country and a few states are
passing resolutions to support an amendment to the constitution that would in affect ban
corporate personhood and not consider money as free speech. She stated over a hundred
cities have done that. Ms. Albrecht stated she has been a resident for 13 years and is
coming to the Commission as a citizen and asking for a resolution to amend the
Constitution is showing that democracy with people having the vote is what matters.
Mr. Jacquet stated he would be more than happy to speak with Ms.
Albrecht regarding her concerns.
11.B.2. Steve BIum, Antilles Homeowners' Association, 115 Venetian Drive
Unit "C", Delray Beach, FL 33483, stated a lot has been said about no bid contracts; the
waste management contracts, the beach contracts. Mr. Blum stated in a Workshop
meeting Mr. Jacquet raised another subject about getting bids from insurance agencies
not insurance carriers. Mr. Blum stated agencies will lower their commissions and deal
with different pools of carriers. Mr. Blum stated from what he understands we do not get
bids at all. Mr. Blum stated Mr. Jacquet asked the City Manager about this and the City
Manager sidestepped the answer and said that "our agency gets bids." Mr. Blum stated
that was not the question so Mr. Jacquet suggested that he email the City Manager to ask
him about this situation. Mr. Blum stated this was approximately 2 -3 weeks ago and he
has not received a response. Mr. Blum alleged that the City Manager sidesteps questions
to the Commissioners and does not respond to the citizens. Mr. Blum stated the citizens
want more response from the Commissioners and the City Manager.
The City Manager stated he has not seen Mr. Blum's email; however, he
will ask his secretary to look for it.
11.B.3. Richard Van Gemert, 912 Eve Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483, read a
brief statement into the record regarding the South Federal Highway Overlay District and
stated recently the City has had two major issues come before this Commission directly
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related to this area; the Walmart on Federal Highway and the Delray Place at the
southeast corner of Linton Boulevard and Federal Highway. Mr. Van Gernert stated both
these properties have similar issues. He stated first the City had a big box store Walmart
which resulted in a major uproar from the neighborhood and now they have the Delray
Place which threatens to destroy or severely degrade the surrounding single family
neighborhood with the redevelopment plans for the property. Mr. Van Gernert stated he
purchased his home in 1995 he was excited about the prospects of living out whatever
years he had left in the peace and quiet of this wonderful city. He stated in the past 17
years he has had to repeatedly come before this Commission and other boards to raise
various issues which affected his neighborhood. He stated the problems are aggregated
because Delray is in a state of flux where new is coming in and old is going out. Mr. Van
Gemert stated there is a vibrant exciting issue and can be managed by good planning.
Mr. Van Gernert stated that is where the problems begin. All the residents and business
owners in Delray Beach are shareholders of this City and the Commission are its Board
of Directors and the City employees are its workers and everyone is in this together. He
stated a major portion of the problems we face are a result of inadequate planning. Mr.
Van Gernert urged the Commission to take the necessary steps to get this overlay district
completed before we have more issues in this area. He asked the Commission to direct
the Planning Director to have the final public hearing scheduled as soon as possible to get
the input from the residents who are directly affected and make the right decisions
regarding these properties.
I1.B.4. Kevin Warner, 248 Venetian Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33483, stated
Mr. Van Gernert's comments were perfect and asked if the Commission can tell the
citizens when the hearings on the Overlay District will occur.
11.B.5. Dr. Victor Kirson, D.D.S., 2050 Alta Meadows Lane, Delray Beach,
FL 33444, briefly spoke about the Oceanside contract and the cabanas. Dr. Kirson
stated he has 300 units (650 people) and when he gives somebody a contract he keeps his
word. He stated bids are tricky and if a vendor gives him a good service he wants to keep
that vendor. Dr. Kirson stated you keep your word, abide by the contract and get the
service that you should get.
11.13.6. David Faustin 10175 Camino Del Dios Delra Beach FL 33446
(continued his comments from March 676, April 3"', and May 1St), stated he stands
before the Commission in defense of liberty, the rule of law, and the United States
Constitution. Mr. Faustin stated on February 2, 2011, to obtain a copy of the Police
report concerning the case and felt that the report represented Soviet style propaganda.
Mr. Faustin stated his truthful side of the story was completely missing. Mr. Faustin
stated this was done deliberately so that anyone reading the report (i.e. State Attorney's
office) would have no problem charging him with the crime.
11.11.7. Bob Turpstra(sp ?), 15065 Michaelanselo Boulevard, Delray Beach,
FL 33446, stated this country has been expanding its democracy to new citizens that
were included in the original constitution formation of the country (i.e. blacks, women).
He stated that is all in danger of being reversed because Citizens 'United gave power to
the corporations to be treated as people. He stated these corporations can spend billions
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of dollars to buy and sell public officials whereas the people only have one vote. Mr.
Turpstra stated our country is in great danger of collapsing under the assault from the
corporations. He encouraged the City of Delray Beach which was an All- America City
in 2001 to give support to the citizenry by joining the other 100 communities in the
nation that have decided to call for a constitutional amendment to disallow the
enfranchisement of corporations.
11.B.8. Marilyn Eizan, 16413 Berry Way, Delray Beach, FL 33484,
commended the Commission for their service to the City and stated it has been a
privilege to live here. Ms. Egan stated she represents democracy on the resolution issue
and as a progressive community and as a leader and one of the best possible examples of
citizens and a rising community that Delray Beach would be the perfect spot to make this
resolution. She urged the Commission to show a stand on this issue.
11.B.9. Linda Marsoh, 3110 Sherwood Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33445,
supports a resolution to support the overturning of the Citizens United Amendment
because in her opinion it is based on a faulty interpretation of the constitution. She stated
if Delray Beach wants to be an All- American citizen you have to be able to look into the
eyes of your children and explain to them how a corporation becomes a person and how a
corporation that is above certain laws is the same as they are. She stated it is a
nonpartisan issue and this ruling has already trickled down and stripped states like
Montana of a century old election laws that leveled the playing field for democrats and
republicans.
At this point, the time being 7:42 p.m., the Commission moved to Item
12, First Readings.
12. FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 16 -12: Consider an amendment to Chapter 33
"Police and Fire - Rescue Departments ", Section 33.60, "Definitions ", Section 33.61,
"Membership Conditions of Eligibility; Application"; Section 33.62, `Benefit Amounts
and Eligibility "; Section 33.63, "Optional Forms of Benefits"; Section 33.64,
"Contributions "; Section 33.65, "Administration"; Section 33.66, "Finances and Fund
Management "; Section 33.689, "Refirement Benefit Enhancement "; Section 33.70,
"Direct Transfers of Eligible Rollover Distributions"; and creating Section 33.73,
"Termination of the System ", to implement and comply with Chapter 2009 -97, Laws of
Florida; Chapter 2011 -216; and the Internal Revenue Code; and to comply with a court
decision. If passed, a public hearing will be held on June 19, 2012.
The caption of Ordinance No. 16 -12 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 33 "POLICE AND FIRE -
RESCUE DEPARTMENTS ", SECTION 33.60,
"DEFINITIONS" ; SECTION 33.61, "MEMBERSHIP
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CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY; APPLICATION";
SECTION 33.62, 'BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND
ELIGIBILITY "; SECTION 33.63, "OPTIONAL FORMS
OF BENEFITS "; SECTION 33.64, "CONTRIBUTIONS ";
SECTION 33.65, "ADMINISTRATION "; SECTION
33.66, "FINANCES AND FUND MANAGEMENT ";
SECTION 33.689, "RETIREMENT BENEFIT
ENHANCEMENT"; SECTION 33.70, "DIRECT
TRANSFERS OF ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER
DISTRIBUTIONS "; AND CREATING SECTION 33.73,
"TERMINATION OF THE SYSTEM ", TO IMPLEMENT
AND COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 2009 -97, LAWS OF
FLORIDA; CHAPTER 2011- 216; AND THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE; AND TO COMPLY WITH A COURT
DECISION; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 16 -12 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance and stated the Police
and Fire Pension Board and the changes are based on requirements in State law and the
IRS code. He stated in his memo he highlighted the sections that are more policy
decisions for the Commission to make. The City Attorney briefly highlighted the areas
where staff has a concern regarding the proposed language of the ordinance: Section
33.60, 33.61, 33.65, and 33.73. The City Attorney stated the proposed changes /questions
were reviewed by the Attorney for the Police and Fire Pension Board and the only
comment they had was on Section 33.73. The City Attorney stated they stated their
response was the Division of Retirement likes to have this language in the ordinance.
The City Attorney stated in conferring with Jim Linn it is their position that if you want
the exact language of the Statute in the ordinance then staff can do that; however, the
City Attorney stated staff added a paragraph at the end of the ordinance stating "If it is
determined by the City Commission that this Retirement System be terminated it shall be
terminated in accordance with State law as set forth in Chapters 175 and 185, as those
Chapters now exist and as they may be amended in the future."
Mr. Frankel stated he is a member of this Board and there has been
lengthy debate over the proposed changes. Mr. Frankel stated he supports all the changes
in particular the change to allow the Fire and Police Chief designee to sit on the board.
Mr. Frankel stated while it is very important for the Police Chief and Fire Chief to serve
on this board he would trust in them to select a designee that would reflect their interest
as well as the Police and Fire Department as well as allow them to spend the hours per
month on essential city things. He stated the request to extend the term from 2-4 years
they felt makes the board more stable as well as a decrease in turnover and it also helps
with the education and the knowledge that goes into serving on the board. Mr. Frankel
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stated the Division of Retirement prefers the change of language.
The City Manager stated the problem that he has seen come up a number
of times in the course of his career is you may have the exact language of the Statute
today but next year the Legislature changes it and you are following what is in the
ordinance but that is no longer what is in the Statute. He stated it is much safer to have
the reference to the Statute then if the Statute changes you know where to look and you
are assured that if you are involved in this kind of situation you are following the current
law. The City Manager stated he believes the Fire Chief and Police Chief should be on
the board to have the management influence because it is critical that we get better
performance from the Police and Fire Pension Plan. The City Manager stated he does not
agree with extending terms of board members from 2 to 4 year terms.
The City Attorney stated people who are not designated such as the Police
Chief and Fire Chief, term limits would not apply to them and other people where the
position is designated term limits would not apply to that. However, the City Attorney
stated there are members of the Board (not on the union side) who would still be
governed by term limits unless there is something in Chapter 175 and 185 that trumps the
term limits.
Mrs. Gray asked Fire Chief Danielle Connor how she feels about serving
on the board. Chief Connor stated she knew when she received this appointment that this
would be a portion of her job responsibilities and she accepts the opportunity.
Mr. Carney expressed concern with the 4 year term.
Mrs. Gray concurs with comments expressed by the City Manager that the
Fire Chief and Police Chief should be on the board.
Mr. Jacquet stated he does not agree with the change to extend the terms
of board members from 2 to 4 years because we need fresh perspective and new ideas.
He made reference to Section 33.65 regarding the fire chief or a firefighter designated by
a chief is fine because that allows the chief to sit on the board and if the chief has
something more pressing to do they have the option of designating someone within their
choosing to be there. Mr. Jacquet stated he is not in favor of the proposed change to
extend the terms of board members from 2 to 4 years.
Mayor McDuffie stated the Commission is agreeable with the proposed
changes except for Section 33.65(B). The City Attorney asked the Commission if there is
a consensus to remove the proposed language which would extend the terms from 2 years
to 4 years. There was brief discussion regarding Section 33.65(A).
Chief Connor stated the designee this year has been a Chief Officer. Brief
discussion followed by the Commission and the City Attorney with regard to the
language in Section 33.65(A) regarding the designee. The City Attorney stated he will
work on the changes to the language for second reading.
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Mr. Frankel moved to approve Ordinance No. 16 -12 on FIRST Reading as
amended with the suggested language changes as discussed by the Commission,
seconded by Mr. Carney. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Carney —
Yes; Mr. Jacquet — Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes.
Said motion passed with a S to 0 vote.
12.B. ORDINANCE NO. 18 -12: Consider a city - initiated rezoning from RM
(Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities) for two parcels of land
located on the east side of S.W. 12th Avenue, approximately 106 feet north of SW 2nd
Street for the Neighborhood Resource Center Expansion. If passed, a public hearing will
be held on June 19, 2012.
office.)
The caption of Ordinance No. 18 -12 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY
ZONED RM (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TO CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES)
DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING A PARCEL
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SW 12TH
AVENUE, 107 FEET NORTH OF SW 2ND STREET, AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, JANUARY 201211; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 18 -12 is on file in the City Clerk's
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Paul Dorling, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this is a
rezoning from RM (Multiple Family Residential) to CF (Community Facilities) for the
Neighborhood Resource Center Expansion located at 133 S.W. 12th Avenue.
At its meeting of May 21, 2012, the Planning and Zoning Board held a
public hearing in conjunction with the request. The Board voted 7 to 0 to recommend
approval. The Board emphasized the need to look at the adequacy of on -site parking
during review of the site plan at the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board and that
concern will be carried forward. At its meeting of May 24, 2012, the CRA recommended
approval unanimously.
Mr. Carney moved to approve Ordinance No. 18 -12 on FIRST Reading,
seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Jacquet --
Yes; Mr. Frankel — Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes.
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Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
12.C. ORDINANCE NO. 20 -12: Consider a city - initiated ordinance amending
Chapter 110, "Local Business Taxes Generally ", Section 110.15, "Local Business Tax
Schedule ", to provide for a 5% percent increase in all business tax fees. If passed, a
public hearing will be held on June 19, 2012.
office.)
The caption of Ordinance No. 20 -12 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 110, "LOCAL BUSINESS
TAXES GENERALLY ", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 110.15,
"LOCAL BUSINESS TAX SCHEDULE ", TO
ELIMINATE OUTDATED BUSINESS
CLASSIFICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN THE LOCAL BUSINESS TAX
SCHEDULE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 20 -12 is on file in the City Clerk's
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated pursuant to
Chapter 205 the City is allowed to increase its business tax receipt every other year by up
to 5 %. Mrs. Butler stated the last time there was an increase was 2008. Mrs. Butler
stated the City lost a lot of businesses between 2007 and 2010 but in this past year the
City has taken in 896 new business applications that have been approved and there is a
20% increase in home occupations. Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.
Mr. Frankel moved to approve Ordinance No. 20 -12 on FIRST Reading,
seconded by Mrs. Gray. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Frankel —
Yes; Mrs. Gray — Yes; Mayor McDuffie — Yes; Mr. Carney — Yes; Mr. Jacquet — No.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote, Commissioner Jacquet dissenting.
At this point, the Commission moved to Item 13, Comments and
Inquiries on Non - Agenda Items from the City Manager, City Attorney and City
Commission.
13. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS.
13.A. City Manager
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The City Manager stated at the Palm Beach County League of Cities
Installation Luncheon the City received recognition as "Member City of The Year" in
recognition of excellence and municipal service. Mr. Carney stated he was honored to
represent the Mayor and City Commission in accepting this recognition on behalf of the
City of Delray Beach.
Secondly, the City Manager stated on the June 19, 2012 agenda staff will
have the City Attorney and the City Manager evaluations.
Lastly, the City Manager stated the Financial Review Board (FRB) went
through a period of 1 -11/2 years where they insisted that no staff be present at their
meetings other than a secretary. He stated there was no liaison and the Board was
operating completely on their own. The City Manager stated when the Board sent
recommendations they sent them to everyone so staff were not really sure if they wanted
staff to respond or the City Commission to respond. The City Manager stated Rich
Reade is the Liaison to the Board and staff is trying to get it back on track.
13.B. City Attorney
The City Attorney stated he will be out -of -town this Sunday through
Thursday and he will be reachable by cell phone and he will also be checking his emails.
13.C. City Commission
13.C.1. Mr. Jacquet
Mr. Jacquet thanked Lula Butler, Dr. Debbie Kaiser, Janet Meeks, and Joe
Gillie and everyone else within the City who has worked on this All America application..
He stated to potentially be the only municipality to have ever received this recognition
three times that is a huge accomplishment and is a testament to the work that the
residents, taxpayers, and the Commission has done to get this City where it is especially
for the reason why we are being recognized for Grade Level Reading.
Secondly, Mr. Jacquet stated tomorrow he will be the keynote speaker at
Orchard View Elementary's Moving On Ceremony and is looking forward to that.
Mr. Jacquet stated he would like the Commission to recognize Samantha
Kerker (Junior) student at Atlantic High School. Mr. Jacquet stated she was recognized
nationally as one of the top ten youth volunteers in the nation for the community service
work that she has done.
He stated at a recent Workshop meeting he mentioned something about
the amount of money that the City is spending on health insurance for employees and the
potential of looking at something about smokers and hiring new employees. Mr. Jacquet
stated he would like to see something come before the Commission to where they can
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make the decision whether we want to look into limiting who we hire based on that
criteria or not.
13.C.2. Mr. Carney
Mr. Carney stated he had no comments or inquiries on non- agenda items.
13.C.3. Mrs. GM
Mrs. Gray stated a couple of months ago a citizen sent the Commission an
email about parking meters and how we could create some revenue without parking
meters being on Atlantic Avenue and the suggestion was that the City implement a 1 -2%
fee at the restaurants and that they collect it. She stated she would like to hear both sides
of this.
The City Manager stated this is getting into some legal questions about
what powers the City has to levy fees and the attorneys would be better equipped to
respond to that then he would; however, if Mrs. Gray has examples of some things being
done in other cities that would be very helpful. He stated there is a lot of interest in
trying to do something else.
Mrs. Gray stated she spoke with Diane Colonna, Executive Director of the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) today and they realized the 5th Avenue Plaza
does not really have a name. Mrs. Gray stated the suggestion was to see if we could
actually name that plaza after Libby Wesley, one of the Founders of the Roots Cultural
Festival. Mrs. Gray suggested that the City get with the CRA and discuss how they can
make that happen.
13.C.4. Mr. Frankel
Mr. Frankel stated with regard to the Democracy Group he is not against
the cause; however, he does not feel this is the right level they are looking for. He stated
they are looking for changes in the constitution and noted there is a State Constitution
and a Federal Constitution.
Secondly, Mr. Frankel stated Assistant City Manager Robert Barcinski
received a distinguished honor and received the 2012 Assistant for Excellence in
Leadership Award at the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA)
Conference on June 1, 2012.
Lastly, Mr. Frankel wished his nephew Spencer Harris Frankel a happy 1St
birthday on June 8, 2012.
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13.C.5. Mayor McDuffie
Mayor McDuffie congratulated Doug Smith and everyone who worked on
the new website. He stated it looks great and it is easy to find things.
There being no further business, Mayor McDuffie declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
MAYO
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City Clerk
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the
information provided herein is the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held
on June 5, 2012, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on July 5, 2012.
City C er
NOTE TO READER:
If the Minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, this means they
are not the official Minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official
Minutes only after review and approval which may involve some amendments, additions
or deletions as set forth above.
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IN THE CITY
CHAMBERS OF
DELRAY BEACH,
ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
COMMISSION
THE CITY OF
FLORIDA
WAIVER REQUEST ASSOCIATED WITH A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR 112 NE 7" STREET, DEL -IDA
HISTORIC DISTRICT
1, This waiver request to permit an increase in the Building Height plane
(BHP) ratio associated with a Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 NE 7th Street, Del -
Ida Historic District came before the City Commission.on June 5, 2012,
2. The Applicant; and City staff presented documentary evidence and
testimony to the City Commission pertaining to the waiver request to permit the building
to encroach the area outside of the Building Height Plane. All of the evidence is a. part
of the record in this case. Required. findings are made in accordance' with Subsection f.
1. WAIVER:
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.7(B)(5), prior to granting a waiver, the approving
body shall make a finding that the granting of the waiver:
(a) Shall not adversely affect the neighboring area;
(b) Shall not significantly diminish the provision of public facilities;
(c) Shall not create an unsafe situation; and,
(d) Does not result in the grant of a special privilege in that the same waiver
Would be granted under similar circumstances on other property for
another applicant or owner:.
A. Waiver to Permit an Increase in the Building Height Plane (BHP)
Front. Elevation Extension Limitation:
The proposal includes a front elevation width of 24'6'. The primary two story
element measures 17'6" and meets the requirements. The additional area that exceeds
the requirements is 7'6" wide. Therefore, a waiver is required to increase the front
elevation encroachment into the Building Height. Plane (BHP) from 18' to 24'6''.
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.5.1(E)(9)(b) "Visual Compatibility Incentives, Front
Elevations," in order to provide design flexibility for residential structures that otherwise
satisfy the Visual Compatibility Standards, up to twenty five percent (25 %) of the. front
elevation. can extend above the BHP to a maximum height of thirty five feet (35), ,
provided twenty five percent (25 %) or more of the elevation remains one story as
June 5, 2012 City Commission Meeting; Item 9.A.
defined by LDR Section 4:51 (E)(8)(a)(2). The total width of the extension shall not
exceed 18 feet (18') along the front elevations.
Does the waiver request to increase the front elevation encroachment from
18' to 24'6" meet all of the requirements of 2.4.7(8)(5)?
Yes ✓ No
3. The City Commission has applied the Comprehensive Plan and LDR
requirements in existence at the time the original development application was
submitted and finds that its determinations set forth in` this Order are .consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
4. The City Commission finds there is ample. and competent; substantial
evidence to support its findings in the record submitted and. adopts the facts contained
in the record . including but not limited to the staff reports; testimony of experts and other
competent witnesses supporting these findings.
5. Based on the entire record before it, the City Commission approves
denies. the waiver request to LDR Section 4.5.1(E)(9)(b).
6. Based on the. entire record before it, the City Commission herby adopts
this Order this. 5th day of June,, 2012, by a vote of 1 5 \ in favor ark A '16_Nosed..
ATTEST: Nelson S
Chevelle Nubin, City Clerk
2
MAW
June 5, 2012 City Commission Meeting; Item 9.A.
IN THE CITY COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE; CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,. FLORIDA
WAIVER REQUEST ASSOCIATED WITH A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR 116 NE 7th STREET, DEL -IDA
HISTORIC DISTRICT
This waiver request to permit an increase in the Building Height Plane
(BHP) ratio. associated with a Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 NE 7th Street, Del -
Ida Historic District came before the City Commission on June 5, 2012.
2. The Applicant and City staff presented documentary evidence and
testimony to the City Commission pertaining to the waiver request to permit the building
to encroach the area outside of the Building Height Plane. All of the evidence is a part
of the record in this case. Required findings are made in accordance with Subsection 1.
WAIVER:
Pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.7(6)(5), prior to granting a waiver, the approving
body shall make a finding that the granting of the waiver:
(a) Shall not adversely affect the neighboring area,
(b) Shall not significantly diminish the provision of public facilities,
('c) Shall not create an unsafe situation; and,
(d) Does. not result in the grant of a special privilege in that the same waiver
would be granted under similar circumstances on other property for
another applicant or owner.
A. Waiver to Permit an Increase in the Building Height. Plane (BHP)
Front Elevation. Extension Limitation:
The proposal includes a front elevation width of 31'6 ". The primary two story
element measures 18" and meets the requirements:. The additional area that exceeds
the requirements is 13'6" wide. Therefore, a waiver is required to increase the front
elevation encroachment into the Building Height Plane (BHP) from 18' to 31'6'°.
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.5.1(E)(9)(b) "Visual Compatibility Incentives, Front
Elevations," in order to provide design flexibility for residential structures that otherwise
satisfy the Visual Compatibility Standards, up to twenty five percent .(25 %) of the front
June 5, 2012 City Commission Meeting; Item 9.8.
elevation can extend above the BHP to a maximum height of thirty five feet (35'),.
provided twenty five percent (25 %).. or more of the elevation remains ane story as
defined by LDR Section 4;5.1 (E)(8)(a)(2). The total width of the extension shall not
exceed 18 feet (18') along the front elevations.
Does We waiver request to increase the front elevation encroachment from
18' to 31'6 meet all ofthe requirements of 2.4.7(B)(5)1
Yes ✓ No
3. The City Commission has applied. the Comprehensive. Plan and LDR
requirements in existence at the time the original development application was
submitted and finds that its determinations set forth in this Order are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
4. The City Commission finds there is. ample and competent substantial
evidence to support its findings in the record. submitted and adopts th.e facts contained
in the record including but not limited to the staff reports, :testimony of experts and other
competent witnesses supporting these findings.
5: Based on the entire record before it, the City Commission approves
denies the waiver request to.LDR Section 4.5.1(E)(9)(b).
5: Based on the entire record before it, the City Commission hereby adopts
this Order this 5th day of June, 2012; by a vote
ATTEST.
ChevelleNubin, City Clerk
2
5 \ in favor end �Q-', ) .6,pposed.
Nelson 8. McDuffie; M
June 5, 2012 City Commission Meeting; Item 9.3.
IN THE` CITY ITY COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
WAIVER REQUEST FOR 9 Nt2n,,�Avenue:
1 This waiver re* came before the City Commission. on June 5, 2012 .
request List. c
2. The Applicant and. Ci ty staff presented documentar y evidence and
testimony to the City Commission pertaining to. the. waiver request for-9 NE 2rid. Avenue.
All. of the evidence is a part of the record in this case. Required 'fiindings are Made in
accordance with SObsection I.
1. WAIVERS: Pursuant to ILDR Section. 2.4,7(B.)(5), prior to granting a waiver, the
approving. body shall make a finding that the granting of the waiver:
(a) Shall not adversely affect the neighboring area;
(b) Shall not. significantly diminish the, provi.sion of public f cirities;
(c). Shall not create an unsafe situation, and'
(0) Doeshot. result- in the: grant of a specla-I privilege in that the same
waiver* would be granted Under similar circumstances on other
property for another applicant or owner.
A. Waiver to-LDR Section 4AM(F)(4)(c)(n.
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.4.13(F)(4)(c)(1), a minimum of 70% and. a
Maximum Of 900/0 of the building frontage shall be set back to. no greater
than ten feet (10') from the property line: for buildings up to twentyw-fiive feet
(25') in height The applicant is requesting a waiver to al . low 0% of the
building frontage. at NE 2nd Avenue to be set back at a. maximum of ton
feet (10') rather than the 70%7*90% required.. Under the proposed des[qn,
the. entire roof, columns and structural supports are to remain at the
Current setback of four feet (4'). However,. 100% of the frontage of the
modified structure will be set back more than 10 feet (.10') from the
property line.
Should the waiver be granted?
Yes ✓ No
June 5, 2012 City Commission Meeting; Item 9.C.
3. The City Commission has applied the Comprehensive Plan and LDR
requirements is existence at the: time the original development. application was
submitted and finds that its determinations set forth in this Order are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
4_ The City Commission finds there is ample and competent substantial
evidence to support its findings in the record submitted and adopts. the facts contained
in the, record including but not. limited to the staff reports, testimony of experts and other
competent witnesses supporting these findings.
5. Based on the entire record before it* the City Commission approves V/
denies the .waiver request.
6. Based on the entire record before it, the City Comm issioF�hereby adopts
this Order this 5th day of June, 2012, by a vote
ATTEST:
Chevelle Nubin, City Clerk
E
in favo
V + - N-) t�Tl
Nelson S. McDuffie,
posed.
June 5, 2012 City Commission Meeting; item 9.C.