Ord 38-01ORDINANCE NO. 38-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING
LAND PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY) TO CF (COMMUNITY
FACILITIES) ZONING DISTRICT, SAID LAND BEING A
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF EAST ATLANTIC
AVENUE EXTENDING WEST OF GLEASON STREET AND
EAST OF BRONSON AVENUE AND CONTAINING 3.5
ACRES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
2001"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is shown on the Zoning District Map of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, dated January, 2001, as being zoned RM (Multiple Family Residential-
Medium Density District; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 18, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Delray
Beach, as Local Planning Agency, considered this item at a public hearing and voted to recommend
that the property hereinafter described be rezoned, based upon positive findings; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be
amended to reflect the revised zoning classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is
hereby amended to reflect a zoning classification of CF (Community Facilities) District for the
following described property:
Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 4, less the West 20 feet thereof; Lots 9 through 22, inclusive, Block 3;
the South half of Lot 23, Block 3; the South half of Lot 7, less the East 10 feet thereof, Block 2;
Lots 8 and 9, less the East 10 feet thereof, Block 2; Lots 10 through 15, inclusive, Block 2, all in
Ocean Park, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 15, of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
That part of the right-of-way for Palm Avenue, abandoned by Resolutions recorded in Official
Record Book 454, Page 457 and in Official Record Book 2382, Page 1636 of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
All that portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot 19 and the North half of Ocean Beach Lot 20,
lying between the center line of Brondson Avenue and a line parallel to and 145 feet west of said
center line of Brondson Avenue, less right-of-way of Brondson Avenue, subdivision of East half of
Section 16, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, according to Plat Book 1, Page 25 (said Brondson
Avenue being also known as Bronson Avenue).
And
Lot 6, Block C, John B. Reid's Village, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof recorded
in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida in Plat Book
21, Page 95.
And
The North half of Lot 23, all of Lot 24, the South 12 inches of Lots 1 and 2, and the South 12 inches
of the East 25 feet of Lot 3, in Block 3, Ocean Park, a subdivision in the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, according to the Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for
Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 5, Page 15.
And
The north half of the following described parcel: That portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot
19 and the North half of Ocean Beach Lot 20, in the City of Delray Beach, lying between a line 100
feet East of and parallel to the centerline of the right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the East and the
centerline of the right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the West in accordance to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Subject to right-
of-way as recorded in Deed Book 554, page 221 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County,
Florida.
And
The South half of: That portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot 19, and the North half of
Ocean Beach Lot 20, in Delray Beach, lying between a line 100 feet East of and parallel to the
centerline of right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the East and the center line of right-of-way of
Brondson on the West in accordance to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1 Page 25, Public
Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Subject to right of-way as recorded in Deed Book 554, Page
221 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
That portion of the abandoned road right-of-way for Bronson Avenue lying West of and adjacent to
the South half of Lot 7, and Lots 8 through 15, Block 2, Ocean Park, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 15, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and that portion of
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the abandoned road right-of-way for Bronson Avenue as dedicated by Deed Book 554, Pages 221-
223, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the South 10 feet of the North half (N 1/2)
Ocean Lot 20, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25, Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida, lying south of and adjacent to that portion of the 20 foot right of way
dedicated by Deed Book 554, Pages 221-223, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
All of the North 55 feet of the West 135 feet of the South one-half of Ocean Beach Lot 19, City of
Delray Beach, Plat of the Fractional East one half of Section 16, Township 46 South, Range 43 East,
as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. (Note:
Brondson Avenue being also known as Bronson Avenue).
Section 2. That the Planning and Zoning Director of the said City shall, upon the effective date of
this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the
provisions of Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any
paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the
part declared to be invalid.
Section 5.
reading.
That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final
PA-tSSED AND ADOPTED in
day o~,. ,2001.
ATTEST
Acting City Clerk
First Reading 7//
Second Reading
regular session on second and final reading on this the ,~,~,'/'~
MAYOR
3 ORD NO. 38-01
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ZONING CHANGE FROM RM (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO
CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) FOR THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH AND FISLER PROPERTY LOCATED ON GLEASON
STREET, SOUTH OF EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE
The First Presbyterian Church was originally founded in 1924 and was the first church to
be built east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The original structure (which was designated
to the Local Register of Historic Places by the City Commission on November 16, 1999)
remained the Presbyterian sanctuary until their new church was constructed in 1977 at
33 Gleason Street, just to the west of the original building. After the construction of the
new sanctuary, the original building became the congregation Fellowship Hall.
At its meeting of May 15, 2001, the City Commission approved the abandonment of that
portion of Bronson Avenue lying adjacent the church. The vacated right-of-way has been
incorporated within the church's campus.
Within the last decade additional properties have been acquired and today the First
Presbyterian Church campus incorporates 3.3 acres. The rezoning request incorporates
the 3.3 acre church property and an existing residential parcel referred to the "Fisler
Property" located at 37 Gleason Street. This property is currently under contract to be
purchased by the church. Additional background and an analysis of the request are
found in the attached Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report.
At its meeting of June 18, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing in
conjunction with the request. After reviewing the staff report and discussing the
proposal, the Board voted 4-0 to recommend that the request be approved, based upon
positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section
2.4.5(D)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan.
By motion, approve on first reading the ordinance for a zoning designation change from
RM (Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities) based on positive
findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards), LDR Sections 2.4.5(D)(5),
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Attachments:
P & Z Staff Report of June 18, 2001
Ordinance No. 38-01
ORDINANCE NO. 38-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING
LAND PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY) TO CF (COMMUNITY
FACILITIES) ZONING DISTRICT, SAID LAND BEING A
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF EAST ATLANTIC
AVENUE AND EXTENDS WEST OF GLEASON STREET
AND EAST OF BRONSON AVENUE AND CONTAINS 3.5
ACRES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
2001"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is shown on the Zoning District Map of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, dated January, 2001, as being zoned RM (Multiple Family Residential-
Medium Density District; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 18, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Delray
Beach, as Local Planning Agency, considered this item at a public hearing and voted to recommend
that the property hereinafter described be rezoned, based upon positive findings; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be
amended to reflect the revised zoning classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is
hereby amended to reflect a zoning classification of CF (Community Facilities) District for the
following described property:
Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 4, less the West 20 feet thereof; Lots 9 through 22, inclusive, Block 3;
the South half of Lot 23, Block 3; the South half of Lot 7, less the East 10 feet thereof, Block 2;
Lots 8 and 9, less the East 10 feet thereof, Block 2; Lots 10 through 15, inclusive, Block 2, all in
Ocean Park, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 15, of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
That part of the right-of-way for Palm Avenue, abandoned by Resolutions recorded in Official
Record Book 454, Page 457 and in Official Record Book 2382, Page 1636 of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
All that portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot 19 and the North half of Ocean Beach Lot 20,
lying between the center line of Brondson Avenue and a line parallel to and 145 feet west of said
center line of Brondson Avenue, less right-of-way of Brondson Avenue, subdivision of East half of
Section 16, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, according to Plat Book 1, Page 25 (said Brondson
Avenue being also known as Bronson Avenue).
And
Lot 6, Block C, John B. Reid's Village, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof recorded
in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida in Plat Book
2 l, Page 95.
And
The North half of Lot 23, all of Lot 24, the South 12 inches of Lots I and 2, and the South 12 inches
of the East 25 feet of Lot 3, in Block 3, Ocean Park, a subdivision in the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, according to the Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for
Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 5, Page 15.
And
The north half of the following described parcel: That portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot
19 and the North half of Ocean Beach Lot 20, in the City of Delray Beach, lying between a line 100
feet East of and parallel to the centerline of the right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the East and the
centerline of the right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the West in accordance to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Subject to right-
of-way as recorded in Deed Book 554, page 221 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County,
Florida.
And
The South half off That portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot 19, and the North half of
Ocean Beach Lot 20, in Delray Beach, lying between a line 100 feet East of and parallel to the
centerline of right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the East and the center line of right-of-way of
Brondson on the West in accordance to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1 Page 25, Public
Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Subject to right of-way as recorded in Deed Book 554, Page
221 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
That portion of the abandoned road right-of-way for Bronson Avenue lying West of and adjacent to
the South half of Lot 7, and Lots 8 through 15, Block 2, Ocean Park, according to the Plat thereof as
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recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 15, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and that portion of
the abandoned road right-of-way for Bronson Avenue as dedicated by Deed Book 554, Pages 221-
223, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the South 10 feet of the North half (N 1/2)
Ocean Lot 20, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25, Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida, lying south of and adjacent to that portion of the 20 foot right of way
dedicated by Deed Book 554, Pages 221-223, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
All of the North 55 feet of the West 135 feet of the South one-half of Ocean Beach Lot 19, City of
Delray Beach, Plat of the Fractional East one half of Section 16, Township 46 South, Range 43 East,
as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. (Note:
Brondson Avenue being also known as Bronson Avenue).
Section 2. That the Planning and Zoning Director of the said City shall, upon the effective date of
this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the
provisions of Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any
paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the
part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final
reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the __
day of ., 2001.
ATTEST M A Y O R
Acting City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
3 ORD NO. 38-01
'PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ---STAFF REPORT---
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
ITEM:
June 18, 2001
IV.A.
Rezoning From RM (Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density) to CF
(Community Facilities) Zoning District for the First Presbyterian Church and
Fisler Property, Located on Gleason Street, South of Atlantic Avenue.
GENERAL DATA:
Owners ............................. First Presbyterian Church of
Delray & George & Lorraine
A. Fisler
Applicant/Agent ............... Robed H. Rex, Esq.
Location ......................... On Gleason Street, south of
East Atlantic Avenue
Property Size .................. 3.5 Acres
Future Land Use Map .....Medium Density (5-12
units/acre)
Current Zoning ................ RM (Multiple Family
Residential- Medium
Density)
Proposed Zoning ............. CF (Community Facilities)
Adjacent Zoning .... North: CBD (Central Business
District) & RM
East: RM
South: R-1-A (Single Family
Residential) & RM
West: CBD & RM
Existing Land Use ........... First Presbyterian Church.
Proposed Land Use ........
Water Service .................
Sewer Service .................
Fellowship Hall, Church
Parking Lot, and two
detached residential units
(Fisler property).
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The item before the Board is that of making a recommendation to
the City Commission on a rezoning from RM (Medium Density
Residential) to CF (Community Facilities) for the First
Presbyterian Church and the Fisler Property.
The subject property is located south of East Atlantic Avenue and
extends west of Gleason Street and east of Bronson Avenue and
contains 3.5 acres
The First Presbyterian Church was originally founded in 1924 with the
construction of the Mediterranean Revival architectural style building in 1924 and
was the first church to be built east of the Intracoastal Waterway. Located at 36
Bronson Avenue one block south of East Atlantic Avenue, the structure was
originally the sanctuary for the congregation known as the Gibson Memorial
Baptist Church. It was later purchased by the Presbyterian congregation and
was renamed the Community Presbyterian Church.
The original structure remained the Presbyterian sanctuary until their new church
was constructed in 1977 at 33 Gleason Street, just to the west of the original
building. After the construction of the new sanctuary, the original building
became the congregation Fellowship Hall.
Today, the First Presbyterian Church campus includes several lots, Lot 6, Block
C, John B. Reid's Village which is located on the west side of Gleason Street and
contains a paved parking lot. The existing sanctuary, fellowship hall, christian
education building, a 2 story accessory building, a Columbium & memorial
garden and a 52-space parking lot occupy that portion of the campus located
between Gleason Street and Bronson Avenue situated on Lots 9 through 12,
Block 4; Lots 9 through 24 Block 3, Ocean Park Subdivision; and, a portion of
Ocean Beach Lots 19 and 20. The remaining portion of the church campus is
located on the east side of Bronson Avenue and includes a paved parking lot and
two residential structures (one being the caretaker's residence and the other
accommodating meeting rooms for organizations such as the Boy Scouts).
Recent approvals included the designation of the Fellowship Hall and the
adjacent garden (on the north side of the fellowship hall) to the Local Register of
Historic Places by the City Commission at its meeting of November 16, 1999.
Other minor site improvements that have been approved administratively include
the addition of playground equipment, expansion of the courtyard area, and
installation of planters and decorative walls.
The rezoning request incorporates the 3.3 acre church property and an existing
residential parcel referred to the "Fisler Property" located at 37 Gleason Street.
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 2
This property is currently under contract to be purchased by the church. The
church has been in continuous operation for nearly 80 years on the property.
During the past ten years adjacent tracts have been purchased as the operations
of the Church have expanded. As the church campus continues to expand it is
appropriate that all the properties be rezoned to CF.
REQUIRED FINDINGS:
LDR (Chapter 3) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Pursuant to Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), prior to approval of Land
Use applications, certain findings must be made in a form which is part of
the official record. This may be achieved through information on the
application, written materials submitted by the applicant, the staff report, or
minutes. Findings shall be made by the body which has the authority to
approve or deny the development application. These findings relate to the
Future Land Use Map, Concurrency, Comprehensive Plan Consistency, and
Compliance with the Land Development Regulations.
[] Future Land Use Map: The resulting use of land or structures must be
allowed in the zoning district within which the land is situated and said
zoning must be consistent with the applicable land use designation as
shown on the Future Land Use Map.
The subject property has a Future Land Use Map designation of Medium
Density Residential and is currently zoned RM (Medium Density Residential).
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.4.21(A) The Community Facilities (CF) district is a
special purpose zone district primarily, but not exclusively, intended for
locations at which facilities are provided to serve public, semi-public and
private purposes. The proposed CF (Community Facilities) zoning
designation is deemed consistent with all Future Land Use Map designations.
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.4.21(B)(5) within the CF zone district religious
uses such as churches and places of worship and attendant uses of day care,
pre-school, educational facilities, and with other normal educational (Sunday
school) and recreational facilities, and support facilities (e.g. parsonage) are
permitted uses. The proposed CF zoning classification more accurately
reflects the existing use of the property. Thus, based upon the above, a
positive finding can be made with respect to consistency with the Future Land
Use Map designation.
Concurrency -- Development at the highest intensity possible under the
requested designation can meet the adopted concurrency standards.
In the preparation of the Delray Beach Comprehensive Plan, the land use
designations throughout the entire planning and service area were considered
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 3
with respect to the overall land use pattern, assessment of level of service,
the provision of services, and meeting remaining land use needs. As there is
no proposal to modify the existing land use on the property the establishment
of the CF zone district will not technically modify the original findings. It is
noted that uses allowed under the CF zoning designation characteristically
have less impact on concurrency than other zoning designations consistent
with the underlying Medium Density Residential designation. Positive findings
with respect to Concurrency can be made.
Consistency -- The requested designation is consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the most recently adopted Comprehensive
Plan.
A review of the adopted Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the
following policies were found with regard to rezoning.
Policy A-4.1 , Land Use Element states" Prior to approval or recommending
approval of any land use or development application for property located
within a historic district or designated as a historic site, the Historic
Preservation Board must make a finding that the requested action is
consistent with the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development
Regulations relating to historic sites and districts and the "Delray Beach
Design Guidelines"
On June 6, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed the request and
recommended approval of the rezoning.
Policy C-3.2 Coastal Management Element "There shall be no change in the
intensity of land use within the barrier island and all infill development which
does occur shall connect to the City's storm water management system and
sanitary sewer system" The proposed rezoning will not change the intensity
of land uses as there are no changes proposed in the current operations of
the existing church facilities. While there will be a change in the use of the
Fisler Property which currently accommodates two residential units and a
office an increase in intensity is not anticipated at this time as there are no
specified development proposal for the site. Consistency findings with
respect to future improvements will be made at the time of development
review.
Compatibility -- The requested designation will be compatible with the
existing and future land uses of the surrounding area.
Compatibility is discussed below under the Standards for Rezoning.
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 4
Compliance -- Development under the requested designation will
comply with the provisions and requirements of the Land Development
Regulations.
The site is developed and includes a church with attendant fellowship hall,
education facility and other accessory facilities. The property which is being
acquired by the church is also improved and contains two residential structures.
Within the CF zone district, a-perimeter setback of 10 feet is required. The
existing church, education building, the Fisler residential buildings and the other
accessory buildings along the north and east property lines are currently non-
conforming with respect to the required side and rear yard setbacks and will
remain non-conforming under the proposed CF zone district.
Additionally, LDR Section 4.4.21(G)(2) requires that when the CF zone district is
adjacent to residential zoning, the perimeter landscaping should be increased to
a depth of 15 feet (15') or, as an alternative, either a wall, decorative fencing, or
hedging should be installed for aesthetic and buffer purposes. The east, south
and west perimeters abut residential zoning. While there are some types of buffer
treatment along these perimeters they are not uniform and include of a mix of
shadow box fencing, chain link fencing and hedges. Appropriate buffer treatment
will be required with the change in use of the Fisler Property and any significant
site improvement on the existing church's campus.
Section 3.2.1 (Basis for Determining Consistency): The performance
standards set forth in this Article either reflect a policy from the
Comprehensive Plan or a principle of good planning practice. The
performance standards set forth in the following sections as well as
compliance with items specifically listed as required findings in
appropriate portions of Section 2.4.5 shall be the basis upon which a
finding of overall consistency [Section 3.1.1(C)] is to be made. However,
exclusion from this Article shall not be a basis for not allowing
consideration of other objectives and policies found in the adopted
Comprehensive Plan in the making of a finding of overall consistency.
Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions): Standards B, C and E are
not applicable with respect to the proposed rezoning. The applicable
performance standard of Section 3.3.2 is as follows:
(A)
The most restrictive residential zoning district that is applicable given
existing development patterns and typical lot sizes shall be applied to
those areas identified as "Stable" and "Stabilization" on the
Residential Neighborhood Categorization Map. Requests for
rezonings to a different zoning designation, other than Community
Facilities, Open Space, Open Space and Recreation, or Conservation
shall be denied.
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 5
The subject site is located within an area designated as "Stable" on the
Residential Neighborhood Categorization Map. The requested designation is to
a CF designation which is deemed acceptable for stable neighborhood areas.
With the adoption of the LDR and city wide rezoning this property should have
been rezoned to CF to reflect the existing uses.
(D)
That the rezoning shall result in allowing land uses which are
deemed compatible with adjacent and nearby land uses both existing
and proposed; or that if an incompatibility may occur, that sufficient
regulations exist to properly mitigate adverse impacts from the new
use.
The property is surrounded by the following zoning districts: to the north and
west is zoned RM and CBD (Central Business District); to the east is zoned RM
(Medium Density Residential) and to the south is RM and R-1-A (Single Family
Residential). The existing land uses are: retail/restaurants to the north; single
family and multi-family residences to the east and south; and multiple family
residences and retail to the west. The existing use is compatible with these uses
and has co-existed with the neighborhood for many years. With respect to the
Fisler Property, compatibility will be enhanced through specific regulations which
apply to the CF zoning district which, requires increased landscape perimeter
buffer treatment.
Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings):
Pursuant to Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Findings), in addition to provisions of
Section 3.1.1, the City Commission must make a finding that the rezoning
fulfills one of the reasons for which the rezoning change is being sought.
These reasons include the following:
ag
That the zoning had previously been changed, or was originally
established, in error;
That there has been a change in circumstances which make the
current zoning inappropriate;
That the requested zoning is of similar intensity as allowed under the
Future Land Use Map and that it is more appropriate for the property
based upon circumstances particular to the site and/or
neighborhood.
The applicant has submitted the following statement indicating the reasons for
which the rezoning is being sought based on "b" above:
When the present zoning laws were enacted in the early 1990's, the Church
property located at 33 Gleason had already been in operation for nearly 70
years. At that time, the property was zoned RM Mu/ti-Family Residential (Medium
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 6
Density). Since that time, several tracts adjacent to the Church property have
been acquired and made a part of the Church campus. The RM zoning is
inappropriate and the property should be zoned CF (Community Facilities).
The Fisler property located at 37 Gleason, and immediately adjacent to the south
of the main Church entrance, is under contract for sale to the Church, contingent
upon this rezoning application. It is currently zoned RM. As a part of the Church
campus, this property should be changed to CF.
The basis for which the rezoning should be granted relates to both a and b in
that when the current zoning map was adopted in September 1990, the church
properties were somehow not changed to CF at the time, while most other
churches were changed to CF zoning. Since the church is in the process of
expanding its campus it is appropriate that a CF zoning classification be
assigned to both the existing campus and to the parcel being acquired.
The development proposal is not located within the geographical area requiring
review by the DDA (Downtown Development Authority).
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board reviewed the request at its meeting of June 6,
2001, and recommended approval.
Community Redevelopment Agency
This item is scheduled for the June 14, 2001, CRA meeting. Their
recommendation will be provided at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Courtesy Notices:
A special courtesy notice was provided to PROD, the President's Council and the
following homeowners associations:
· Beach Property Homeowners Association
· Seagate Towers
· Via Marina
· Miramar Gardens
Public Notice:
Formal public notice has been provided to property owners within a 500' radius of
the subject property. Letters of objection and support, if any, will be presented at
the Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 7
During the rezoning associated with the adoption of the LDR's other churches
and similar facilities were given CF zoning designations. Similarly, the existing
church campus at that time should have been given a CF designation to reflect
the existing use. The RM designation is only appropriate for small churches or
single purpose structures and not for large multipurpose churches. As the
church is in the process of exp~anding its campus it is appropriate to rezone the
properties to CF. Positive findings can be made with respect to LDR Section
3.1.1 (Required Findings), LDR Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions),
LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings), and the Goals, Objectives, and
Policies of the Comprehensive Plan for the proposed rezoning of the subject
property. Therefore this rezoning can be recommended for approval based on
the findings outlined in this report.
A. Continue with direction.
Recommend to the City Commission rezoning of the subject property from
RM (Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities), based on
positive findings with respect to LDR Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), LDR
Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions), and LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5)
(Rezoning Findings), and the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
C. Recommend to the City Commission denial of the rezoning, based on a
failure to make positive findings with respect to LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5).
Recommend to the City Commission rezoning of the subject property from RM
(Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities), based on positive
findings with respect to LDR Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), LDR Section
3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions), and LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning
Findings), and the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Attachments:
Zoning Map
Survey
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PLANNING & ZONINGDEPARTMENT
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY MANAGER ~
AGENDA ITEM /tO ~ - REGULAR MEETING IULY 24, 2001
ORDINANCE NO. 38-01 (REZONING THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH AND FISLER PROPERTY LOCATED ON GLEASON STREET,
SOUTH OF ATLANTIC AVENUE)
DATE: JULY 20, 2001
This is second reading and a quasi-judicial public hearing for Ordinance No. 38-01 which rezones
from RM (Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities) for the First Presbyterian
Church and the abutting Fisler Property located on Gleason Street south of East Atlantic Avenue.
On June 18, 2001, the Hanning and Zoning Board held a public hearing in conjunction with the
request. After reviewing the staff report and discussing the proposal, the Board voted 4-0 to
recommend that the request be approved, based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3
(Performance Standards) and Section 2.4.5(D)(5) of the Land Development regulations, and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan.
At first reading on July 10th, the City Commission passed the ordinance by unanimous vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 38-01 on second and final reading, based upon positive
findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) of the Land Development Regulations,
policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and LDR Section 2.4.5(12))(5).
Ref:Agmemo21.Ord.38-01.Rezoning. FirstPresbyterianChurch.07.24.01
ORDINANCE NO. 3 8-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING
LAND PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY) TO CF (COMMUNITY
FACILITIES) ZONING DISTRICT, SAID LAND BEING A
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF EAST ATLANTIC
AVENUE EXTENDING WEST OF GLEASON STREET AND
EAST OF BRONSON AVENUE AND CONTAINING 3.5
ACRES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
2001"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is shown on the Zoning District Map of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, dated January, 2001, as being zoned RM (Multiple Family Residential-
Medium Density District; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 18, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Delray
Beach, as Local Planning Agency, considered this item at a public hearing and voted to recommend
that the property hereinafter described be rezoned, based upon positive findings; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be
amended to reflect the revised zoning classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is
hereby amended to reflect a zoning classification of CF (Community Facilities) District for the
following described property:
Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 4, less the West 20 feet thereof; Lots 9 through 22, inclusive, Block 3;
the South half of Lot 23, Block 3; the South half of Lot 7, less the East 10 feet thereof, Block 2;
Lots 8 and 9, less the East 10 feet thereof, Block 2; Lots 10 through 15, inclusive, Block 2, all in
Ocean Park, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 15, of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
That part of the right-of-way for Palm Avenue, abandoned by Resolutions recorded in Official
Record Book 454, Page 457 and in Official Record Book 2382, Page 1636 of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
All that portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot 19 and the North half of Ocean Beach Lot 20,
lying between the center line of Brondson Avenue and a line parallel to and 145 feet west of said
center line of Brondson Avenue, less right-of-way of Brondson Avenue, subdivision of East half of
Section 16, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, according to Plat Book 1, Page 25 (said Brondson
Avenue being also known as Bronson Avenue).
And
Lot 6, Block C, John B. Reid's Village, Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof recorded
in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida in Plat Book
21, Page 95.
And
The North half of Lot 23, all of Lot 24, the South 12 inches of Lots 1 and 2, and the South 12 inches
of the East 25 feet of Lot 3, in Block 3, Ocean Park, a subdivision in the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, according to the Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for
Palm Beach County, Florida, in Plat Book 5, Page 15.
And
The north half of the following described parcel: That portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot
19 and the North half of Ocean Beach Lot 20, in the City of Delray Beach, lying between a line 100
feet East of and parallel to the centerline of the right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the East and the
centerline of the right-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the West in accordance to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Subject to right-
of-way as recorded in Deed Book 554, page 221 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County,
Florida.
And
The South half of: That portion of the South half of Ocean Beach Lot 19, and the North half of
Ocean Beach Lot 20, in Delray Beach, lying between a line 100 feet East of and parallel to the
centerline of fight-of-way of Brondson Avenue on the East and the center line of right-of-way of
Brondson on the West in accordance to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1 Page 25, Public
Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. Subject to right of-way as recorded in Deed Book 554, Page
221 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
That portion of the abandoned road right-of-way for Bronson Avenue lying West of and adjacent to
the South half of Lot 7, and Lots 8 through 15, Block 2, Ocean Park, according to the Plat thereof as
2 ORD NO. 38-01
recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 15, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and that portion of
the abandoned road right-of-way for Bronson Avenue as dedicated by Deed Book 554, Pages 221-
223, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the South 10 feet of the North half (N 1/2)
Ocean Lot 20, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25, Public Records of
Palm Beach County, Florida, lying south of and adjacent to that portion of the 20 foot right of way
dedicated by Deed Book 554, Pages 221-223, Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
And
All of the North 55 feet of the West 135 feet of the South one-half of Ocean Beach Lot 19, City of
Delray Beach, Plat of the Fractional East one half of Section 16, Township 46 South, Range 43 East,
as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 25 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. (Note:
Brondson Avenue being also known as Bronson Avenue).
Section 2. That the Planning and Zoning Director of the said City shall, upon the effective date of
this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the
provisions of Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any
paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the
part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final
reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the __
day of ., 2001.
ATTEST M A Y O R
Acting City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
3 ORD NO. 38-01
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY COMMISSION DOCUMENTATION
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OF PLANNING AND ZONING
ZONING CHANGE FROM RM (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO
CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) FOR THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH AND FISLER PROPERTY LOCATED ON GLEASON
STREET~ SOUTH OF EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE
BACKGROUND · ~
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The First Presbyterian Church was originally founded in 1924 and was the first church to
be built east of the Intracoastal Waterway. The original structure (which was designated
to the Local Register of Historic Places by the City Commission on November 16, 1999)
remained the Presbyterian sanctuary until their new church was constructed in 1977 at
33 Gleason Street, just to the west of the original building. After the construction of the
new sanctuary, the original building became the congregation Fellowship Hall.
At its meeting of May 15, 2001, the City Commission approved the abandonment of that
portion of Bronson Avenue lying adjacent the church. The vacated right-of-way has been
incorporated within the church's campus.
Within the last decade additional properties have been acquired and today the First
Presbyterian Church campus incorporates 3.3 acres. The rezoning request incorporates
the 3.3 acre church property and an existing residential parcel referred to the "Fisler
Property" located at 37 Gleason Street. This property is currently under contract to be
purchased by the church. Additional background and an analysis of the request are
found in the attached Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD CONSIDERATION
At its meeting of June 18, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing in
conjunction with the request. After reviewing the staff report and discussing the
proposal, the Board voted 4-0 to recommend that the request be approved, based upon
positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section
2.4.5(D)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
By motion, approve on first reading the ordinance for a zoning designation change from
RM (Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities) based on positive
findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards), LDR Sections 2.4.5(D)(5),
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Attachments: P & Z Staff Report of June 18, 2001
Ordinance No. 38-01
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 2
This property is currently under contract to be purchased by the church. The
church has been in continuous operation for nearly 80 years on the property.
During the past ten years adjacent tracts have been purchased as the operations
of the Church have expanded. As the church campus continues to expand it is
appropriate that all the properties be rezoned to CF.
REQUIRED FINDINGS:
LDR (Chapter 3) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Pursuant to Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), prior to approval of Land
k)Se applications, certain findings must be made in a form which is part of
the official record. This may be achieved through information on the
application, written materials submitted by the applicant, the staff report, or
minutes. Findings shall be made by the body which has the authority to
approve or deny the development application. These findings relate to the
Future Land Use Map, Concurrency, Comprehensive Plan Consistency, and
Compliance with the Land Development Regulations.
Future Land Use Map: The resulting use of land or structures must be
allowed in the zoning district within which the land is situated and said
zoning must be consistent with the applicable land use designation as
shown on the Future Land Use Map.
The subject property has a Future Land Use Map designation of Medium
Density Residential and is currently zoned RM (Medium Density Residential).
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.4.21(A) The Community Facilities (CF) district is a
special purpose zone district primarily, but not exclusively, intended for
locations at which facilities are provided to serve public, semi-public and
private purposes. The proposed CF (Community Facilities) zoning
designation is deemed consistent with all Future Land Use Map designations.
Pursuant to LDR Section 4.4.21(B)(5) within the CF zone district religious
uses such as churches and places of worship and attendant uses of day care,
pre-school, educational facilities, and with other normal educational (Sunday
school) and recreational facilities, and support facilities (e.g. parsonage) are
permitted uses. The proposed CF zoning classification more accurately
reflects the existing use of the property. Thus, based upon the above, a
positive finding can be made with respect to consistency with the Future Land
Use Map designation.
Concurrency - Development at the highest intensity possible under the
requested designation can meet the adopted concurrency standards.
in the preparation of the Delray Beach Comprehensive Plan, the land use
designations throughout the entire planning and service area were considered
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 3
with respect to the overall land use pattern, assessment of level of service,
the provision of services, and meeting remaining land use needs. As there is
no proposal to modify the existing land use on the property the establishment
of the CF zone district will not technically modify the original findings. It is
noted that uses allowed under the CF zoning designation characteristically
have less impact on concurrency than other zoning designations consistent
with the underlying Medium Density Residential designation. Positive findings
with respect to Concurrency can be made.
Consistency - The requested designation is consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the most recently adopted Comprehensive
Plan.
,' A review of the adopted Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the
following policies were found with regard to rezoning.
Policy A-4.1 , Land Use Element states" Prior to approval or recommending
approval of any land use or development application for property located
within a historic distdct or designated as a historic site, the Historic
Preservation Board must make a finding that the requested action is
consistent with the provisions of Section 4.5.1 of the Land Development
Regulations relating to historic sites and districts and the "Delray Beach
Design Guidelines"
On June 6, 2001, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed the request and
recommended approval of the rezoning.
Policy C-3.2 Coastal Management Element 'q'here shall be no change in the
intensity of land use within the barrier island and all infill development which
does occur shall connect to the City's storm water management system and
sanitary sewer system" The proposed rezoning will not change the intensity
of land uses as there are no changes proposed in the current operations of
the existing church facilities. While there will be a change in the use of the
Fisler Property which currently accommodates two residential units and a
office an increase in intensity is not anticipated at this time as there are no
specified development proposal for the site. Consistency findings with
respect to future improvements will be made at the time of development
review.
Compatibility - The requested designation will be compatible with the
existing and future land uses of the surrounding area.
Compatibility is discussed below under the Standards for Rezoning.
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 4
Compliance - Development under the requested designation will
comply with the provisions and requirements of the Land Development
Regulations,
The site is developed and includes a church with attendant fellowship hall,
education facility and other accessory facilities. The property which is being
acquired by the church is also improved and contains two residential structures.
Within the CF zone district, a. perimeter setback of 10 feet is required. The
existing church, education building, the Fisler residential buildings and the other
accessory buildings along the north and east property lines are currently non-
conforming with respect to the required side and rear yard setbacks and will
remain non-conforming under the proposed CF zone district.
Additionally, LDR Section 4.4.21(G)(2) requires that when the CF zone district is
adjacent to residential zoning, the perimeter landscaping should be increased to
a depth of 15 feet (15') or, as an alternative, either a wall, decorative fencing, or
hedging should be installed for aesthetic and buffer purposes. The east, south
and west perimeters abut residential zoning. While there are some types of buffer
treatment along these perimeters they are not uniform and include of a mix of
shadow box fencing, chain link fencing and hedges. Appropriate buffer treatment
will be required with the change in use of the Fisler Property and any significant
site improvement on the existing church's campus.
Section 3.2.1 (Basis for Determining Consistency): The performance
standards set forth in this Article either reflect a policy from the
Comprehensive Plan or a principle of good planning practice. The
performance standards set forth in the following sections as well as
compliance with items specifically listed as required findings in
appropriate portions of Section 2.4.5 shall be the basis upon which a
finding of overall consistency [Section 3.1.1(C)] is to be made. However,
exclusion from this Article shall not be a basis for not allowing
consideration of other objectives and policies found in the adopted
Comprehensive Plan in the making of a finding of overall consistency.
Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions): Standards B, C and E are
not applicable with respect to the proposed rezoning. The applicable
performance standard of Section 3.3.2 is as follows:
(A) The most restrictive residential zoning district that is applicable given
existing development patterns and typical lot sizes shall be applied to
those areas identified as "Stable" and "Stabilization" on the
Residential Neighborhood Categorization Map. Requests for
rezonings to a different zoning designation, other than Community
Facilities, Open Space, Open Space and Recreation, or Conservation
shall be denied.
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 5
The subject site is located within an area designated as "Stable" on the
Residential Neighborhood Categorization Map. The requested designation is to
a CF designation which is deemed acceptable for stable neighborhood areas.
With the adoption of the LDR and city wide rezoning this property should have
been rezoned to CF to reflect the existing uses.
(D)
That the rezoning shall result in allowing land uses which are
deemed compatible with adjacent and nearby land uses both existing
and proposed; or that if an incompatibility may occur, that sufficient
regulations exist to properly mitigate adverse impacts from the new
use.
The property is surrounded by the following zoning districts: to the north and
west is zoned RM and CBD (Central Business District); to the east is zoned RM
(Medium Density Residential) and to the south is RM and R-1-A (Single Family
Residential). The existing land uses are: retail/restaurants to the north; single
family and multi-family residences to the east and south; and multiple family
residences and retail to the west. The existing use is compatible with these uses
and has co-existed with the neighborhood for many years. With respect to the
Fisler Property, compatibility will be enhanced through specific regulations which
apply to the CF zoning district which, requires increased landscape perimeter
buffer treatment.
Section 2.4.5(D)($) (Rezoning Findings):
Pursuant to Section 2.4.$(D)(5) (Findings), in addition to provisions of
Section 3.1.1, the City Commission must make a finding that the rezoning
fulfills one of the reasons for which the rezoning change is being sought.
These reasons include the following:
That the zoning had previously been changed, or was originally
established, in error;
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That there has been a change in circumstances which make the
current zoning inappropriate;
That the requested zoning is of similar intensity as allowed under the
Future Land Use Map and that it is more appropriate for the property
based upon circumstances particular to the site and/or
neighborhood.
The applicant has submitted the following statement indicating the reasons for
which the rezoning is being sought based on "b" above:
When the present zoning laws were enacted in the early 1990's, the Church
property located at 33 Gleason had already been in operation for nearly 70
years. At that time, the property was zoned RM Multi-Family Residential (Medium
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 6
Density). Since that time, several tracts adjacent to the Church property have
been acquired and made a part of the Church campus. The RM zoning is
inappropriate and the property should be zoned CF (Community Facilities).
The Fisler property located at 37 Gleason, and immediately adjacent to the south
of the main Church entrance, is under contract for sale to the Church, contingent
upon this rezoning application. It is currently zoned RM. As a part of the Church
campus, this property should be changed to CF.
The basis for which the rezoning should be granted relates to both a and b in
that when the current zoning map was adopted in September 1990, the church
properties were somehow not changed to CF at the time, while most other
churches were changed to CF zoning. Since the church is in the process of
6xpanding its campus it is appropriate that a CF zoning classification be
assigned to both the existing campus and to the parcel being acquired.
The development proposal is not located within the geographical area requiring
review by the DDA (Downtown Development Authority).
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board reviewed the request at its meeting of June 6,
2001, and recommended approval.
Community Redevelopment Agency
This item is scheduled for the June 14, 2001, CRA meeting. Their
recommendation will be provided at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Courtesy Notices:
A special courtesy notice was provided to PROD, the President's Council and the
following homeowners associations:
Beach Property Homeowners Association
· Seagate Towers
· Via Marina
· Miramar Gardens
Public Notice:
Formal public notice has been provided to property owners within a 500' radius of
the subject property. Letters of objection and support, if any, will be presented at
the Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
P&Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning from RM to CF for the First Presbyterian Church and Fisler Property
Page 7
During the rezoning associated with the adoption of the LDR's other churches
and similar facilities were given CF zoning designations. Similarly, the existing
church campus at that time should have been given a CF designation to reflect
the existing use. The RM designation is only appropriate for small churches or
single purpose structures and not for large multipurpose churches. As the
church is in the process of expanding its campus it is appropriate to rezone the
properties to CF. Positive findings can be made with respect to LDR Section
3.1.1 (Required Findings), LDR Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions),
LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings), and the Goals, Objectives, and
Policies of the Comprehensive Plan for the proposed rezoning of the subject
property. Therefore this rezoning can be recommended for approval based on
the findings outlined in this report.
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Continue with direction.
Recommend to the City Commission rezoning of the subject property from
RM (Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities), based on
positive findings with respect to LDR Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), LDR
Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions), and LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5)
(Rezoning Findings), and the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Recommend to the City Commission denial of the rezoning, based on a
failure to make positive findings with respect to LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5).
Recommend to the City Commission rezoning of the subject property from RM
(Medium Density Residential) to CF (Community Facilities), based on positive
findings with respect to LDR Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), LDR Section
3.2.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions), and LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning
Findings), and the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Attachments:
Zoning Map
Survey
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