11-15-88 Workshop
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
WORKSHOP MEETING - CITY COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 15, 1988
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Commission Chambers
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made
by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such persons will need a record of these
proceedings, and for this purpose such persons may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The
City does not provide or prepare such record.
1. In Lieu of Fee and Parking Regulations in the CBD (Commission).
2.' Congress Avenue Widening Project (Commission).
3. Rezoning in Vicinity of the Series 20 Wellfield (Commissionl.
.4. Continental Players CUp (City Manager).
5. Marina Historic District (City Manager).
6. Commission Office Space (Commissioner Brainerd).
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CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP DOCUMENTATION
TO:
(\" O. BARRY, ::;AGER
~ J. VACS, DIREC OR
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
FROM:
SUBJECT: MEETING OF NOVEMBER l5, 1988
WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM
IN LIEU FEE AND PARKING REGULATIONS IN THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT:
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This workshop item is focussed upon a directive given by the
City Commission to the planning and Zoning Board.
Through previous action, the Commission directed the Board
to examine the in lieu parking fee structure and the parking
regulations in the Central Business District zoning
district. The Board has met with the D.D.A. and the C.R.A.
and is prepared to discuss the subject. Discussion should
ensue prior to the Board working on ordinance amendments.
SUMMARY OF SITUATION:
Other events may be overriding this perspective which only deals
with the in lieu fee and parking regulations, i.e. the discussion
of a larger scale economic forecast and overall parking needs
assessment (with implementation strategies) held between the
Commission and the C.R.A. on November 9th.
Notwithstanding these more recent events, it is still appropriate
to discuss this matter since it appears that direction gleaned
from VISIONS 2000 (elimination of the fee) may not be the
preferred way to proceed. Whatever direction is provided at
this work session will be used in the upcoming work on downtown
parking.
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To: Walter o. Barry, City Manager
Re: In Lieu Fee and parking Regulations
In the Central Business District Zone
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FORMAT OPPRESENTATION:
The following format is desired:
1. presentation by the planning and Zoning Board based upon the
attached discussion memo which evolved from its ad hoc
committee work and based upon feedback from the D.D.A. and
the C.R.A.
2. Discussion among City Commission members.
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direction regarding the in lieu fee as a funding
mechanism for downtown parking;
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direction regarding to who/what the fee should be
applied;
direction regarding use of the in lieu fee and/~'
~:~~;~~n~~qUirements to direct land use locatio~'~;~'L:
direction regarding applicability of' the CBD "out" < ."
clauses" for development along Atlantic Avenue west of
Swinton;
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direction as to whether to continue with this subject
or to await further work on the larger scale approach.
c: Gerry Church, City Engineer
Herb Thiele, City Attorney
Frank Spence, Director of Development Services
Roy Simon, Chairman of the D.D.A.
Bill Finley, Exec. Director of the C.R.A.
Vince Canning, A.A. M.A.
Ken Ellingsworth, Exec, Director of the Chamber of Commerce
Ad Hoc Committee Members
project File
Attachment:
Ad Hoc (P&Z) Committee Background Notes
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INITIAL THOUGHTS REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE C.B.D.
RESULTS OF DISCUSSION WITH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE
SESSION HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
Participants:
Phyllis Plume
Lamar Shuler
Bill Andrews
Dave Kovacs
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Materials Reviewed:
City Commission Minutes of July 12, 1988, at which
direction was given to review off-street parking
matters;
Kovacs, background memo for the July 12th meeting;
Spence, background report for the July 12th meeting,
Palm Beach Post editorial of July 18th;
Code Section 173.532, parking regs in the CBD di8trict;
Code Section 173.477, special regs in the CG district.
Parameters/Backqround:
* The C.B.D. is a specific area identified on the City's
Official Zoning Map. All discussions pertain only to this
geographic area. Regulations will be applied through the
caD Zone District regulations.
* Acknowledgement that there already are special parking
regulations for the caD which are more permissive than what
apply elsewhere in the City. These include:
a) a flat formula of one space per 300 square feet of
new floor area;
b) parking is required only for new construction and
additions -- it is not required for renovation or
expansion of use area within an existing
structure;
c) allowance for parking to be provided Off-site;
d) an in-lieu fee of $2,500 is available as an
alternative to providing off-street parking.
* The only in-lieu fees which have been paid to date are those
associated with expansion of the library.
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AssumPtions/Po~itiona/Philosophies:
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probl~;40 exist with respect to providing/meeting parking
requirements in the CBD. This area is different from other
commercial areas. The dimension of redevelopment in a
"compact" area is unique.
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The majority of the responsibility (and burden) for
accommodating parking in this (above) situation rests with a
pUblic entity.... usually a DDA or a CRA, both of which
exist in Delray Beach.
The feasibility of laying total responsibility upon a public
or quasi-public agency is questioned.
The general concept of the private sector providing parking
is valid in a CBD; the in-lieu fee mechanism provides for
meeting a part of the private sector obligation.
The amount of an in-lieu fee can dissuade certain us.., :rr ~',~
concentration of uses, in the CBD and this tool may :~~,{,
appropriate to apply in achieving land use objectives. ; ,~~~'
Current ordinance provisions are inequitable in that they'
apply to new construction and expansion of structures but
not to intensification of use or conversion of unused (or
under used) space to new uses through renovation.
The current ordinance provision Whereby the CBD regulations
apply to that part of Atlantic between I-95 and Swinton do
not promote other development Objectives along that area....
i.e. more parking is desired concurrent with development not
less, or not provided off-site, or not bought-out.
Suqqested ApproaCh/Resolution/Direction:
1. Retain the special requirement of one space per each 300
square feet of total (gross) floor area for any use (retail
to storage);
2. Apply the requirement for provision of parking to new
construction, additions to existing structures, and
renovation of space which puts unused (vacant, storage)
space to use (retail, office, stock storage, business
office, kitchens, restaurants, food service/handling, etc),
and to situations where there is a change in use wherein a
more intensive use replaces a less intensive use (intensity
is determined by applying general parking requirements i.e.
retail is more intense than office).
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3. The in-lieu fee should still be available to be used as an
al~live means to meet parking obligations. The amount
of t ',fee could be reduced to $1,000 per space given the
expandtlca, scope of its application Le. being applied to
changes of use in addition to new construction.
or,
The reduced in-lieu fee should be mandatory. Further, there
would be no credit for parking spaces which are provided
on-site (either new or existing). This approach would
encourage intense development on a site and would result in
parking being provided in public areas and not scattered
throughout the CBD. It would also provide a greater revenue
stream to the agency which undertakes the task of providing
the public parking.
4. In order to make retail development, instead of other types
of development, more attractive, exempt retail floor area
from parking obligations. May also want to consider adding
restaurant use to the exception list. If more exceptionsI' '
are contemplated, then this idea should be discarded. f"
5. The current extension of CBD parking regulations to thaJ;,;L';:,.
portion of Atlantic west of Swinton should be deleted from'"
the G.C. Zone District regulations.
Illustrative Applications:
Implementation Requirements:
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Zoning
CBD.
Off-Street Parkinq in CBD. The Commission is to consider a
Code amendment regarding off-street' parking requirements in the
TJfe,Ci ty Manager stated
following,~iscussion at several
meeting an.tstaff discussions.
this item comes as a recommendation
levels, including the Visions 2000
Frank Spence, Interim Development Director, stated Mr. Kovacs
memo in the agenda package clearly outlines the history and failure of
the current, policy dealing with off-street parking requirements in the
CBD. The Visions 2000 assembly made its position clear on this matter
also. The restrictive in-lieu of fee of $2,500 per parking space has
never been utilized since its inception, except by the c:ity's Library
project. Small businesses cannot afford to pay such a sum and it has
proven to be a hindrance to development and inequitable in the area of
redevelopment in attracting new businesses to the CBD. As part of his
study, he contacted the cities of St. Augustine, Orlando, Tallahassee,
Gainesville, West Palm Beach and ,Miami Beach. None required off-street
parking in the CBD or HBD if square footage was not "increased. Half
were totally exempt, even if they were and the use could be changed.
Only Orlando and Miami Beach permitted in-lieu of payments; Orlando I s
were triggered only after an additional 10,000 square f.e~of ~panaio~
wa~ exempt and Miami Beach levied a modeat $250 per year ~r tw:t~paces.
Tallahassee even exempts a'll new office buildings" and it "",,' "" ,:':their
Downtown Improvement Authority which bui-lt their 700-apac. ',~ing
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Mr. Spence stated that he feels the Commission needs to address
the need' for a Master Parking Plan and one should be developed by the
City. The location and provision of off-street parking has been random
and piece-meal in the past. The long-range needs of the City must be
addressed now. Such factors as location, number of apacea, land acqui-
sition costs (when needed) and-development costs all need to be identi-
fied. The firm of Sasaki Associates, Inc., has taken a giant, pre-
1iminary, step in this direction as part of their Atlantic Avenue
Redevelopment Project. However, more needs to be done, concentrating on
the whole CBD, then the CRA area and finally the whole City.
Mr. Spence stated there is a need for a unified parking system,
with one entity or organization responsible for providing the parking
needs of the whole City. Who will administer the parking system _ the
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Ci ty, CRA or an autonomous parking authority? An autonomous parking
authority is clearly the third choice and he does not recommend another
autonomou....~y which would further fragment the control of the public
servi~"'~~,~,',', ",',,',t,' iO",n. This leaves the City, which now provides on-street
and otl-.: ," "~,. P,arking c i t~-wide, and the CRA,. which has. a . limited
geographic d~.flJnation and J.S currently une1ertak1.ng the bU1.ld1.ng of a
parking garage downtown in the CBD, next to the Atlantic Plaza. Further
studies and hearings will be required before a determination can be
made.
With regard to the financing, he stated concomitant with a
unified parking system is the need to consolidate parking revenues in
order to best utilize l:i,lnited re.ources. Revenues from parking meters
currently generate approximately $210,000 per year. They are not
committed and go into the general fund to help balance the budget. Most
cities use parking revenues to fund Parking Revenue Bond Issues which
are needed to pay for expense of off-street parking .tructures and to
acquire the land to provide additional off-street parkin~.
Mayor Campbell returned to the COll1llli..ion Chambers at this
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Mr. Spence. stated .that a unified par_tag' ,;"st.~' e:,
entity, is needed for the best utilization of lillliti!Kl' par, ...... 9':, .
to provide for the maximum. number of off-street; parld.Dg" " !ltQi
provide for the most efficient administration of'tht.'program. Also, in
order to facilitate redevelopment and attract bu.i....e. to the CBD,
off-street parking requirements and the oppressive restrictive -in lieu
of" fee of $2,500 "per parking space should be eliminated. He reClOllllllend.
that this matter be referred to the Planning and Zoning' Board to con-
sider amending the Zoning Code to accomplish the above and to conduct
the necessary public hearings on this matter.
time.
Ms. Brainerd moved to recommend initiation of an amendment to
the Zoning Code providing that off-street parking shall not be required
in the CBD Zoning District and that the Planning and Zoning Board
conduct a public hearing as to the merits of this proposal, seconded by
Mr. Weatherspoon.
Ms. Horenburger stated she feels this is a little broad a
statement for them to make now before the P&Z Board considers this. She
feels it is kind o.t a mandate and would rather state that they like the
concept and are sending it to them for consideration.
Ms. Brainerd moved to amend her motion to have the P&Z Board
review the off-street parking issue with consideration to Mr. Spence's
memorandum, Mr. Weatherspoon amended his second. Upon roll call the
Commis.ion voted as follows: Ms. Brainerd - Yes, Ms. Horenburger _ Yes,
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weather.poon - Yes, Mayor Campbell - Ye.. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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COM MIS S ION
DOC U MEN TAT ION
TOI
~u. O. BARRY, CITY MANAGER
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DAVID J. KOVACS, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
FROM:
SUBJECT: MEETING OF JULY 12, 1988
AGENDA ITEM
INITIATION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT REGARDIHG OFF-STREET
PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE C.B.D.
ACTION REOQiSTiD OF THE COMMISSION I
Code Section 173.885 require. that zonin9 amendMent..f.
initiated by the City Commission or the Planning -
Zoning Board. .,
The Commission is being asked to initiate an amendMent
to Code Section 173.532 (parking requirement. in the
CaD zone district) to the effect that ... the provi.ion
of off-street shall not be required in the CBD Zone
Distrfct but that when provided it shall meet
appropriate standards.
BACKGROUND:
In 1984/85 major restructuring of the City's on-site parking
requirements was undertaken. The.e were consummated in Ordinance
27-85. By Ordinance 31-85, proviSion. were made for "alternative
parking" arrangements in the C.B.D. One of these alternative
arrangements was the creation of an in-lieu parking fee. Since
the enactment of that ordinance apprOXimately $60,000 has been
collected, all from one project.
Over the past year, the in-lieu fee has been subject to criticism
as a hindrance to development and as being inequitable in that
buildings can be renovated and no parking required provided that
there is no increase in total floor area. At the recent VISIONS
2000 assembly, the fOllOWing was put forward on page 30:
" 11. f. Review the off-street parking requirements and the
'in-lieu-of' parking fee as an incentive to encourage new
retail development in the CBD."
By "review", it was the presumed intent of the group that
consideration be given to elimination of the fee and of parking
requirements.
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Re:
Wal ter....., Barry, Ci ty Manager ~
Initia~on of Zoning Code Amendmene-Regarding
Off-Street Parking Requirements in the C.B.D.
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Recent activity in the C.B.D. plus the advent of the C.R.A.
Parkinq Structure make review at this time appropriate. Frank
Spenoe, Director of Development Services, will be prepared to
elaborate on the general topic of parking availability and
redevelopment of downtowns at, or prior to, the Commission
meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion, direct that the Director of Planninq and Zoning
prepare an amendment to the zoning code to the effect that '"
the provision of off-street parking shall not be required in the
ceo Zone District but that when provided it shall meet
appropriate standards; and that the amendment be proce..ed
through the Planning and Zoning Board. ~,
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And further, that this subject be communicated to the C.R.A., tJ...
D.D.A., the Chamber of Commerce, and the Atlantic Avendi
Merchants Association so '"that they may each have infOrmed input
at the P1anninq and Zoninq Board's public hearinq.
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Frank Spence, Director of Development Services
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Mayor and City Commission
Walter O. Ba. l~ry - City Manager
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Frank R. Spence - Interim Director
Development Services
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Initiation of Zoning Code Amendment Regarding
SUBJECT Off-Street Parking Requirements in the CBD
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Meeting of July 12, 1988 - Agenda Item '26
BACKGROUND
DATE 7/12/88
David Kovacs' memo in this agenda package c1e~rly outlines the history
and failure of the current policy dealing with off-street parking
requirements in the CBD. The Visions 2000 assembly made its position
clear on this matter also. The restrictive "in lieu of. fee of $2,500
per parking space has never been utilized since its inception except
by the City's library project. Small businesses cannot afford to pay
such a sum. It has proven to be a hindrance to developmen and
inequitable in the area of redevelopment in attracting new bU8i. ...
to the CBD. 'd' .
As part of my study, I contacted the cities of St. Augustine, ,
Tallahassee, Gainesville, West Palm Beach ~nd Miami Beac..' .dft.
required off-street parking in the CBD or HPD if square footage was
not increased; half were totally exempt; use could be changed. Only
Orlando and Miami Beach permitted "in lieu of" payments; Orlando's was
triggered only after an additional 10,000 sq. ft. of expansion was
exempt, and Miami Beach levied a modest $250 per year for two spaces.
Tallahassee even exempts all new office buildings, and it was their
Downtown Improvement Authority which built their 700-space parking
garage.
MASTER PARKING PLAN
A Master parking Plan should be developed by the City. The location
and provision of off-street parking has been random and piece-meal in
the past. The long-range needs of the City must be addressed now.
Such factors as location, number of spaces, land acquisition costs
(when needed) and development costs all need to be identified. The
firm of Saaaki Associates, Inc. has taken a giant albeit preliminary
step in this-direction as part of their Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment
project. (A copy of their plan is attached). But more needs to be
done, concentrating on the whole CBD, then the CRA area and finally
the whole City.
ADMINISTRATION
There is a need for a unified Parking System, one entity or
organization responsible for providing for the parking needs of the
whole City. Who will administer the Parking System -- the City, the
CRA or an autonomous parking Authority?
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THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
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~ aut;.oDCl a,.i;~inq Authority is clearly the third choice. Larger
~~1e. Un.....! have gone th;l.s route. I do not recommend another
.onom. ,~.. for this City and further fragment the control of a
p.blic se_ylc.^or function. That leaves the City, which now provides
on-street and off-street parking city-wide, and the CRA, which has a
li.ited geographic designation and is currently undertaking the
~~ilding of a parking garage downtown in the CBD next to Atlantic
'laza. I am not p~epared at this time to recommend one over the
other. Further studies and hearings will be required before that
determination can be made.
FINANCING
Concomitant with a unified Parking System is the need to consolidate
parking revenues in order to best utilize limited resources. Revenues
from parking meters currently generate approximately $210,000 per
year. They are not committed and go into the general fund to help
balance the budqet. Most cities use parkinq revenues to fund Parklnq
Reven~e Bond Issues which are needed to pay for expensive Oft--iF
parkinq structures and to acquire land to provi"de additionaL ^~;,
street parkinq.' , ,
CONCLUSION
1. A unified Parking System under one entity is needed for the best
utilization of limited parking revenues to provide for the
maximum number of off-street parking spaces and to provide for
the most efficient administration of this proqram.
2. In order to facilitate redevelopment and attract businesses to
the CBD, off-street parking requirements and the oppressive
restrictive "in lieu of" fee of $2,500 per parking space
eliminated.
RECOMMENDATION
That this matter be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board to
consider ~m.nding the Zoning Code to accomplish the above and to 'I
conduct the necessary public hearings on this matter.
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Attachments
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MONDAY, JULY 18, 1988
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The Palm Beach Post
TOM GIUFFRIDA
Pub/isher
EDWARD SEARS
Editor
RANDY SCHULTZ
Malla~lI!{ Editor
Roy H. DAVIDSON
(;"'ln1Il MOfltlK"
CLARKE B. AsH
Editor of the Editorial Page
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Keep parl{ing slots
Delray should add flexibility to requirements
qulred by economic necessity to
include adequate parklDg.
III addItlOII, the city is already
developlDg a strategy for build-
lDggarages where needed, Mr.
Spence argues, as it will do next
to the p1aJmed Jacobson's depart.
ment store.
Mr. Spence's arguments are
well made, but they would re-
mOve a needed layer of protec.
tlon. U developers aIrea:dy In.
ciude part!nglD larger projects,
there ahouJd be DO objection to
mwwiDg that they do so, and lD
adequate numberS.
As for the requirement for
amaIler businesses, perhaps the
city needs a little more flezlbillty
lD ezemptlng some new develop-
ments from the requirement. Be-
yond that, however, eliminating
the requirements would be a step
back for the city.
D e1ray Beach has been giv-
en a bold recommendation
to eliminate Its downtown
parklDg requirements. Bnt the
Proposal goes too far for a down-
town that already draws com-
~ts about a lack of convenient
.. parking.
"Under the existing require-
ment, developers must provide
"luIequate parking for new down-
. tOwn buildings or pay $2,500 for
every space that Is lacklng. The
IJIIIDl!y Is lDtended to help pay for
'Abe additlonalspacea the develop-
'. failed to provide.
Consultant Frank Spence ar.
gues that the regulation hurts the
downtown more than It helps, be-
cause It can put too much of a
burden on small construction pro-
jects. As for larger projects, he
says, It has no effect, because
those developers are already reo
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5 173.5a
DI!LRAY BEACH
and
.....t '-aIling units, subject to
sita _ ....l....ent plan app.oval.
\"'- pa<l!jecu sllall caaply with the
distriet..qui...ents fa. the RM-15
District. '
SiD91e-f..ily residence. occupied by
tbe DMDeIW of the busin..., and located
on tbe ... parcel of land as the business
VeterlnAE'Y clinics, no on-site
di.pee.l of carca..es, and providing that
o..cDi9bt .cc~odatlon of patients is
for ..aleel tee.blent only, but excluding
boa.di.. facilities
('80 C_. 530-13(C)) (Ord.. passed
4-1-10, ~. a.d. 95-S4, passed 11-13-S4,
Aa. O.d. 2S-16. passed 5-27-S6, Aa. Ord.
29-.7. passed 4-14-S7)
$ 113.52S LOT DIMENSIONS AND SITE AREA.
In tbe CBD District, there are no
requir.ents for lot d men.ions or 81 te
area.
('80 Code. 5 30-13(0)) (Ord.. paslnld
4-1-S0)
5 173.529 SETBACK REGllLATIONS.
In the caD District, building
setbacks shall be as follows:
(A) Front
(B) Side linterior)
(C) Side lstreet)
(0) Rear
15 ft.
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15 ft.
10 ft.
(E) Canopies, marquees, and covered
walkways may be placed over the front
setback and side street setback, and may
extend into the right-of-way when
approved by the Commission through
approval of the applicable agreement with
the city.
('SO Code, 5 30-13(E)) (Ord.. passed
4-1-S0, ,... Ord. 57-S5. passed 7-9-S5)
Penalty,s.. 5 173.999
S 173.530 PLOOR AREA SPECIFICATIONS.
In the CBD District, there are no
requirements for ground floor building
area or total floor area.
('SO Code, S 30-13(F), (G)) lOrd..
passed 4-1-S01
S 173.531 BUILDING HEIGHT.
All structures shall be limited to a
maximum height of 48 feet, except as
provided in S 173.032(A) and (Bl.
('SO Code, S 30-32(H)) (Ord.. passed
4-1-S0, Am. Ord. 4-SS, passed 4-12-SS)
Penalty, see S 173.999
ZQlING CODE
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(A) In the CBD District, the
following regulations shall apply:
(1) The regulations of
55 173.770 through 173.775 and 55 173.790
through 173.797 shall apply, eKept _
.edified herein.
(2) The ainia"" nUllber of
off-street parking spsces shall be
pcovided whene.ec any building oc
structure i. erected oc enlarged.
(3) '" The ainia"" n""ber of
off-st.eet parking spsces for all uses
shall be as follows: all uses sbell
provide one space for each 300 aquare
feet, or fraction thereof, of the total
floor area. Parking spaces nece..itated
by this chapter shall not apply to
existing structure., bat only tor new
construction and additiOft. to existIng
structures. SlIould existing parking
spaces be eli.inated due to new ;~~~> " ,'J; X~
construction or addItIon., tbe..E~';':f:':
aust be provided in addition to,.........'...'....'.....
spaces requ i.ed fa. the new con. 'tl,' ..
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(4) Ps.king spsoes for all
multiple-fsaily projects, including
hotels and motels, shall be located on
the saae lot as the main building.
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(5) Parking spaces for other
than multiple-feaily projects shall be
located on the s..e lot, or within 600
feet of the property line.
(6) The design and acreening of
all parking areas shall be SUbject to
other provisions of this Code. In the
case of conditional use approval, the
Commission can modify the requirements.
(7) The minimua parking bay
dimensions by parking angle for the CaD
Central Business District shall be as
follows:
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Parking
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.. 28' 28' O' 32' 40' 40'
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n" ... 53 . 46 . 45' 43' 6' U' 56 . 6'
38' 58 ' 54 ' 60' 44 ' 64' 59 ' 6'
42' 60 . 60' 90' 42' 60' 60 .
PARKING BAY ILLDS'!'RA,.IOE
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(b) Wheel stops or curbs are required for all parking stalls.
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first parking stall as shown in example "Aft above.
(8) The parking stall dimensions for the cao Central Business District shall
be as follows:
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(.) Illn~ pu'..... ...11 .he .hall be 9,' x 18' excep~ for O' parking ....iel> sball
requi r. .' atn-.,. ...1It.., stall size of 8' x 22'.
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(c) All p.rking .tall. sh.ll ba.. wbeel stops or curbs,
('eO Code, S 30-13(111 (Drd., pas.ee1 4-1-80; All. Ord. 99-14, passeel 11-27-84; All. Ord,
100-14, pa.sed 11-27-e4)
(B) Alterna~. off-.~reet parkin, r'"9ula~ions are as follows.
(1) If i~ i. 1Apossible and .ppropri.te, sa de~eC1lined soldy by ~be
C~.t..ion, to prOYlde the required nlaber of off-street parking apace., tbe owner ..Y
pay to tile city, . s.. of aoney to be de~eC1lined berein. Such pay...nt .hall be in lieu
of the parking requir.ents of divi.ion (A' (3) above. Tbla"provlaion ....11 no~ be
.pplicable to dwelling unit projects. 'l'he funds so paid sb.11 be utilized by tbe ci~y
oc alloc.~ed ~o anotller .ppropr1~te entity for parking purpos.s sa tbe C_isai"" sh.U
15... .ppropriate.
(2) '!'he oo.~ par parking .pace sh.ll be $2,500 par .pace for _ly constructed
buildings .nd .dditions.
(3) P.pent .h.U be ._ before a perait for con.truction i. la_d.
('80 Code, S 30-13(J)) (Ord., passeel 4-l-eO; All, Ord. 33-86, paased '-lo-e,)
USES '1'0 BB OPBRA'I'llD IfI'1'1III1 EIICLOSBD BUILDINGS' AIl'l'IFICIAL LI
nursery
It is the purpose of ~he CBD loning District to provide
raanent rather than transitory In nature, that are CD
nclOBed buildings rather than outside, except .. fo
-s~ree~ parking, ou~door dining facllitie.
it and vegetable dlspl.ys, and signs a
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uilding contsining the m
above ..y di.play .erch.ndise
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(a) An occu
display frem the Building De
(b) No display
for public ingress and egress
(c) 'l'he Fire Depar
outside displays upon written or
ingress and egress for emergen
obtained by the bu.ine.s a.king the
on public r{qhts-of-way, or areas used
private ownerShip.
ire the removal or modification of
isplays prevent or impede adequate
business
owned or leased by the
(e) A.
building containing
the natu~. of ~
pred~in.t.ly 1ft
lIerchand!.. OU
the lIain II..
square foota
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a1n use may be used for outside disp
1 activities in the CBD Zoninq District
pletely enclosed building. Any business wi
. .h.U parelt a Building DepartJllent employee or
are containing the business for the purpose of .eas
t the main use structure for the purpose of enforCing th
ent that entry by the BUilding Department eMployee or ..ploy
tside display .hall be peraitted.
30-13(0) (1))
e interior of the
In order to maintain
"9 conducted
to display
ees to enter
the interior
ision
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Artificial lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away
t properties. ('80 Code, S 30-13(0) (2))
, passed 4-1-80) Penalty, see S 173.999
ACCESS.
Where oo_ercia11y zoned property is adjacent to, but separated by a street frOll
Single-family zoned property, the commercially zoned property shall not use such
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DIlLRA Y BIlACB
Trdl_ .... .. N&e QI," rental of
.1te for :a~ ~' tltla_., 1 traUen or
aator h_ .. . ...-cten, wheeeln
tile tu1ler ........... .... operated as
a ....It, .....~ _,..<171.... and 173.481
~vehlcla l....rlcatlon facility, 11alted
bO tbe changl.. of 011 and filters, and
vebicle l....ricatlaa. witb no aechanlcal
wack ex outside .tOEa", of vehicles
Veterlnar7 clinics, no on-site
dlapclllal of carca..., and providing
overnigbt acccaacdation of patient. Is
for aedical tr.....at only, but excluding
boarding facill ties
('80 Code, 530-U(CII (Drd.. passed
4-1-80, Aa. 0<4. 57-86, passed 9-9-86,
Aa. Ord. 29-87. pa..ed 4-14-87, Aa. Ord.
75-87, passed 9-22-871
5 173,473 Lor DIIIIlRSIOlIS AND SI'l'Il ARIlA.
In tbe GC District, there are no
r:equlr.ents foe lot dmenatone and site
ar...
(' 80 Code. 5 30-U (OIl (Ord" passed
4-1-'0)
5 173.474 SI!'1'IIIICJ: UGULATIOIlS.
(A) Minblua .etback. in the GC
Di.trict .hall be a. follows:
(1) Front 10 ft,
(2) Side (Interior) 0
(3) Side (street) 10 ft.
(4) Rear 10 ft.
(B) Canopies, auquees, and covered
walkways may be placed over the front
setback and side street setback, and may
extend into the right-of-way when
approved by tbe Commission through
approval of the applicable agreement with
the city.
CCI Any property facing U, S. 1
extending from N.E. 8th Street, north to
Gulfstream Boulevard, shall provide a
front building setback of 30 feet, of
which the first ten feet abutting the
street right-of-way shall be used as a
landscaped area. Within tbls landscaped
araa, no paving sball be allowed except
for drivwways an4 walkway. leading to a
structure on t~pr..i.e.~ Such
driveways and walkways shall be allowed
only when points of ingress and egress
are generally perpendicular to the
property line.
(D) When no dedicated access is
available to the rear of any structure, a
side setback of ten feet shall be
provided.
('80 Code, S 30-11(E)) COrd., passed
4-1-80, Am. Ord. 57-85, passed 7-9-85)
(E) The ten-foot front setback shall
be used as a landscaped area. Within
ZONIIIG COllI!
120
this landscaped area, no paving shall be
allowed except for driveway. and walkways
leading to . structure on the pr~i.ea~
Such driveways and walkways shall be
allowed only wben points of ingress and
egre.8 are generally perpendicular to the
property Une. ('80 Code,
530-11(11)(31) (Ord., passed 4-1-801
Penalty, see 5 173.999
5 173.475 FLOOR ARBA SPIlCIPICATIONS.
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In the GC District there are no
requir_ents for ground floor building
area or total floor area.
('80 Code, 5 30-11(P), (G)) (Ord..
passed 4-1-881
5 173.476 BUILDIIIG SEIGH'l'.
All structures shall be liaited to a
auia.. heigbt of 48 feet, axcapt as
provided in 5 173.032(Al and (al.
('80 Code, 5 30-11(H)) (Ord.. passed
4-1-80, g. Ord. 4-88, passed' 4-12-881
Penalty, see 5 173.999 '
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through 173.775 and 55 173.790
173.797 shall aWl!, except as
by division (BI be ow,
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zoned GC which Is bounded on the west by
1-95 and on the east by Swinton Avenge
the off-street parking regulations sbail
be the saae as those for the CaD (Central
Business) District (see 5 173.532).
('80 Code, 5 30-11(1)) (Ord., passed
4-1-80, g. Ord, 29-85, pa.sed 3-12-'51
Penalty, see S 173.999
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5 173.478 USES TO BE OPERA'l'IlD WITHIN
ENCLOSED BUILDING, ARTIFICIAL LIGH'l'ING.
(A) It is the purpose of the GC
Zoning District to p~ovide for commercial
uses that ate permanent rather than
transitory in natu~e, that are conducted
within a completely enclosed building
rathe~ than outside, except as follows:
Cl) Off-street parHng, outdoor
dining facilities, storage and display of
nursery plants, fruit and vegetable
displays, and signs may be conducted or
used outside.
(2) Retail uses other than
those in division (1) above may display
merchandise outside, adjacent to the
building containing the ..in use upon the
following conditions:
Ca) An occupational
license has been obtained by the business
making the display fro. the Building
Department.
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WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 1988
Present: Roy Simon, Bob Costin, Frank Wheat, Thomas Smith, Ken
Ellingsworth, Frank spence, Bill Finley and Kathy Shabotynskyj.
Absent: Connie Tuttle,
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,Item 5 on the Agenda discussed first reo Parking Requirements in
the Central Business District (CBD), Discussion and review of
Chairman Simon's paper "Parking Requirements in CBD, Revise
present <In Lieu of> Policy", Bill Finley informed the board
that the CRA recommends the ci tv Planning and Zoning Department
be the lead agency to formulate a parking plan for downtown.
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Frank Wheat moved to eliminate in lieu of parking fees provided
beach meter monies are designated fo~ parking, second by Bob
Costin. Passed 3-1.
Chairman Simon requested the board members to review the
materials on parking so this can be looked at again in the
future.
A proprosal to share cost of funding a retail assesment study was
presented by Bill Finley of the CRA, The project will cost
$4500.00 and the CRA is expected to pay half the cost. Bob Cos-
tin moved to approve a DDA expenditure of $2250,00 towards the
cost of the retail assesment study. Thom Smith second. Passed
4-0.
The CRA is looking fo~ the DDA to contribute to the CRA Budget,
Frank Wheat moved to table the motion until more information is
available on any previous DDA committment.
There is a question on the signs for the Atlantic Avenue
Beautification ptoject. Bob Costin recommended the Chairman
write a letter to the City Manager to inquire what the city's ex-
pectation of the DDA is in relation to the sign package, As the
DDA has already paid Sasaki and Associates $9,059.40 for designs
that were turned down by the city this ends the DDA obligation,
Bob Costin moved to table discussions on signs and banners until
more information is available.
Thom Smith moved the DOA contribute $600,00 towards holiday
lighting on Atlantic Avenue. Bob Costin second, Passed 4-0,
Alley improvements are planned by the City for June/July 1989,
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CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
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DOCUMENTA.tON tf) (21v'iv-J-----
TO: BARRY, CITY MANAGER
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FROM: DAVID J. KOVACS, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SUBJECT: MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988
WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM
CONGRESS AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT:
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This workshop item is focussed upon how the
handle development/redevelopment situations
which is adversely affected by the congress
project.
City might besf:.
on property
Avenue widening
A specific proposal for establishing a special variance
board will be set forth.
FORMAT OF PRESENTATION:
The following format is desired:
1. By Dave Kovacs, Director of planning and Zoning (12 minutes)
* Overview and status of widening project.
* City position regarding impacts upon private property
and redevelopment -- as expressed for appraisal and
settlement purposes.
* Examples of impacts which will occur.
* Examples of future situations and why a special
variance board is necessary.
2. By Gerry Church, City Engineer & Nancy Davila, City
Horticulturist (13 minutes)
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Re: congress Avenue Widening Project
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* Greater depth and detail regarding the widening project
itself .
* Activities and progress in mitigating impacts.
* Relationship to "Beautification Program".
3. By Dave Kovacs, Director of Planning and Zoning (5 minutes)
*
Proposal for a special variance board.
4. Commission discussion and direction
*
Concept of a special variance board
yea or nay
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Specifics of the board e.g. membership, range of
authority, support
* Timing for implementation
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SUMMARY OF SITUATION AND PROPOSAL:
We will show (during the presentation) the physical impacts of
the Congress Avenue widening project upon individual properties.
It will become apparent during the presentation that several
situations are being created wherein variances will be sought for
various reasons as property redevelops in the future.
The normal method for handling such redevelopment would involve
processing through the Board of Adjustment, the Community
Appearance Board, and in some cases, the Planning and Zoning
Board and/or the City Commission. Because of the unique
situation being created through the widening project (impact upon
private property by public action), it may be appropriate to
establish a specific mechanism to deal with redevelopment
requests. A suggestion is as follows:
a) By ordinance, create a special redevelopment review and
approval process for properties directly impacted by
the Congress Avenue widening (i.e. frontage on Congress
and property taken for right-of-way);
b) Have the board consist of the City Engineer, City
Horticulturist, and the Director of Development
Services or, an alternative of a member of the P&Z
Board, the Board of Adjustment, and the C.A.B;
c) The board be empowered to act in lieu of the Board of
Adjustment, Community Appearance Board (except for
signing), and the Planning and Zoning Board;
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Re: Congress Avenue Widening Project
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d) Establish a single fee schedule and a single
application process; and,
e) Provided for sunset at the end of a five-year period
after which variances for redevelopment must be pursued
in the same fashion which is applicable for all other
properties in the City; and
f) the concept would apply only to redevelopment, not new
development on vacant land or the bUlldozing of a site
and starting anew, or in cases where the redevelopment
effort exceeds 50% of the reSUlting value of
improvements.
c:
Gerry Church, City Engineer
Nancy Davila, City Horticulturist
Herb Thiele, City Attorney
Frank Spence, Director of Development Services
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement Services
Congress Avenue Widening Project File
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TO:
R O. BARRY, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
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DA ID J. KOVACS, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
SUBJECT: MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1988
WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEM
REZONING IN VICINITY OF THE SERIES 20 WELLFIELD
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT:
This workshop item is focussed upon a situation which exi~
in the area known as the Series 20 wellfield. The wellfieJ4
is a major source of current and future water supply. Jt
The property overlying this wellfield is zoned
Industrial. Many of the uses which one would anticipate
being used in the land use zone are prohibited or subject to
inspection and monitoring pursuant to the County Wellfield
Zone Ordinance which also applies.
The planning and Zoning Board has recommended that the City
initiate rezonings in this area to the effect that currently
vacant land be classified as residential as opposed to
industrial.
FORMAT OF PRESENTATION:
The following format is desired:
1. Presentation by the planning and Zoning Board which will
identify their concerns and considerations, e.g.
* wellfield protection ordinance and wellfield siting
criteria;
* compatibility of the Light Industrial zone district
with the character of the land available for
development;
2. Discussion among City commission members.
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To: Walter O. Barry, City Manager
Re: Rezoning in Vicinity of the Series 20 Wellfield
Page 2
SUMMARY ~.TUATION AND PROPOSAL:
If the Board's recommendation is followed, then a formal intent
to rezone will be placed before the City Commission.
Subsequently, the Board will hold a public hearing, and after
further analysis and public input, will forward a recommendation
to the City Commission. The noticing process will require
general notice in a newspaper and individual mailings to property
owners.
The Board did seek review and comment from the C.R.A. That body
has taken the position that the property should remain industrial
in order to provide land for employment opportunities and that
concerns related to water quality matters can be adequately
handled through regulations and monitoring.
c:
Gerry Church, City Engineer .
Bob Pontek, Director of Utilities
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Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement Services
FDK, Agent
King Property, Agent
Coldwell Bank, Agent
Attachment:
Map of Affected Area
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SUBJECT
Update on Continental Player's cup
I)U,29/88
We have been meeting with Glen Feldman and Gleneagles concering
the upcoming tennis tournament. Attached please find a proposed
schedule for the Continental Player's Cup scheduled for December
9-18. During the months of Octob~r and November we plan to host
3-5 youth tennis clinics at our! tennis center funded by Glen
Feldman at an approximate total eost of $500. For the opening
ceremonies (Sunday, December 11)'\ we hope to have either the
Atlantic Eaglettes or the marching band, and children from t~ ~
elementary schools and our after-school program to parade' WiJ""
players carrying flags from the countries t~ey represent.~\
have a group of core volunteers from the tenn~s center that wi . :,~.)~
work with Ed Foster and Gleneagles on selected event':'
Hopefully, the mayor and City Commission will be available for
introduction and comments at the opening ceremony. Glen Feldman
also requested the following:
A) List of officials and dignitaries to invite to opening and
closing ceremonies.
B) A proclamation from the mayor and a letter of welcome from
the mayor for the program book.
C) suggested wording for ad that appears in program book
(e.g.; "Welcome and Good Luck tennis players--your cohost,
City of Delray Beach").
D) Request for $5,000 payment, part of the total of $10,000
donated by the City, to cover expenses.
Parks and Recreation
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100 N.W, 1st AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
407/243-7000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Walter O. Barry, City Manager
SUBJECT: MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT
DATE~ November 11, 1988
The recommendation for establishment of an Historic District in the
Marina area of the City will be forwarded to the Commission as required
by City code. This item has generated considerable discussion at
Community Redevelopment Agency and Historic Preservation Board
meetings. Additional discussion can be expected as the issue comes
before the Commission.
A workshop setting on this topic will be beneficial. Representatives
from the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Historic Preservation
Board will be invited to state their respective positions to the
Commission and be available to respond to questions. This will allow
you an opportunity to assess the arguments pro and con utilizing the
information and form a decision about creation of the district being
recommended.
There may be a middle ground solution available to resolve the
questions and concerns which have been raised by the Historic
Preservation Board and the CRA. Additionally, the Commission may have
other questions and concerns which have not been addressed which may be
surfaced at this time prior to it appearing on your agenda.
WOB:nr
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THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
Community
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October 27, 1983
Ms. Pat Healy, Chairperson
Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board
Ci ty Hall
lOO N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483 reI Marina Historic District
Dear Ms. Healy:
This Agency was created by the City Commission to rebuild
those areas of the City which have become obsolete, which
cannot function efficiently or which do not live up to their
potential based on location. The Agency has unique powers
to assemble land, pay for losses inherent in land a.sembl~;.
and to market land for new and productive uses. ,:." '
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We also are sensitive to other values in the community
including the need to preserve buildings and places which
have true historic value. We have supported Old School
Square since its inception.
However, our Board is of the Op1n1.0n that there is a major
difference between the preservation of truly worthwhile
buildings and attempts simply to prevent change by cordoning
off buildings of questionable character just because they are
old. I-luch of the housing stock described as "Florida Cottage"
is simply a group of small winter vacation homes without any
important architectural or historic heritage.
Because of the CRA's charge to rebuild many parts of our main
street, Atlantic Avenue, we strongly object to your declaring
the Atlantic Avenue frqntage, and the block behind it, as
part of an historic district. We believe that the City
Commission will agree with our concerns.
Therefore, we request that you reconsider the proposed boundaries
of the District, that you confer with our agency before taking
other steps, and that you do not precipitate an inter-agency
confrontation in the light of our strong objections.
cc: City Commission
City Hanager
City Attorney
CRA members
Robert Federspiel
S~y,
Tom ~Yn~7Aey~
Chairman RECEIVED
OCT2888
COMM\JNITYIIMl'lIOYEMEHf
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100 N.W. 1st AVENUE
[ITY DF DELIA' BEA[H
DELAAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
305/243-7000
MEMORANDUM
TO:
".WALTER BARRY, CITY MANAGER
LULA BUTLER, DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
MAYOR DOAK CAMPBELL
CITY COMMISSION
DOROTHY ELLINGTON, COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PAT HEALY, CHAIRMAN, HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
FRANK SPENCE, DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GROUP
FROM:
CLEMMER MAYHEW III, VICE CHAIRMAN, HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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NOVEMBER 7, 1988
SUBJECT: CRA OBJECTION TO THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT
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Does the City Commission continue to entrust the future stewardship of the
Patio Delray to an agency which has permitted the demolition by neglect of the
structure during the past three years? Does the City Commission entrust the
CRA with a building which was once the town's Landmark Attractions, but now
have no economic viability except by condemnation? By allowing the CRA to
determine the future of the Marina District's commercial block, doesn't the
City Commission give credibility to a modus operandi which has only led to
deterioration, destruction, a lowering of property values and an environmental
hazard?
The Historic Preservation Board offers a positive, flexible, structural and
economic grid for development through its COA, variance procedure, and its
guidelines for new construction in Historic Districts. The Preservation Board
utilizes a respect for the values and qualities of town planning in the past
in order to attract first class restoration, rehabilitation, or redevelopment,
The Boyd Building was the town's finest, most progressive structure built
before World War II. This mixed use, multi-functional structure provided an
economic dynamic to Atlantic Avenue and created a superb aesthetic by National
Register architect, Gustav Maass, The inappropriate alterations during the
past several years are regrettable. The signage, plate glass, awnings, wood
hoods have defaced the Deco Stream Line Moderne facade of one of Palm Beach
County's best examples of this architectural style. The Boyd Building still
displays a style which could be restored. The Ocean Liner silhouette along
the Intracoastal Waterway provides Delray Beach with a vital link with its
successful past as a development leader in the state of Florida during the
1930's. Inappropriate or intentional facade changes in order to devalue the
structure are not a new pose for a property owner to employ.
THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
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SUBJECT: CRA OBJECTION TO THE MARINA HISTORIC DISTRICT
NOVEMBER Y;-1988 - -
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The City
developers
depressed.
Commission must ask why one of America's finest Main Street
has allowed his Atlantic Avenue properties to become disheveled and
The CRA's imagination for these two blocks is bankrupt. The City Commission
should not continue this path of confusion, chaos and uncertainty.
The Commission should display and demonstrate the foresight to
Atlantic Avenue sites as part of the Marina Historic District _
the greater good.
include
a change
the
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[ITY DF DELAAY BEA[H
;00 N.W, 1st AVENUE
DELRAY BE,2.Cri ~LORIO~ 33444
407/243.7000
November 14, 1988
Dear Resident,
The City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board has voted to
establish the Marina Historic District on the west side of the
Intracoastal Waterway from Atlantic Avenue south to S.E. 4th..Street and
west to S,E, 7th Avenue, The City Commission will vote on this
recommendation at public hearings the November 22 and December 13.
We believe the establishment of the Historic District benefits you, for
it will preserve your view to the west and help maintain the unique
character that distinguishes Delray Beach,
As a neighbor please plan to attend the hearing, We appreciate your
support in favor of the Historic District. If you cannot attend, you
may still express your position by writing to the City Manager, or the
Mayor, at City Hall.
We thank you for your assistance,
Sincerely,
-:Pa:Nj.4L
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Pat Healy, Chairman
Historic Preservation Board
THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
PROD
PROGRESSIVE RESIDENTS OF DElRAY
po, Box 1301
Delm[j Beach, Florida 33444 November 15, 1988
Mayor Campbell and City Commissioners
City Hall
Delray Beach, Florida
Dear Mayor and Commissioners:
At PROD's November 14 general meeting, the attendance represented
all sections of the city, and they voted unanimously to support
the esablishment of the Marina Historic Preservation District.
All of this area is residential~cept for that strip along Atlantic
Avenue. According to many of our citizens, too much Tesidential
property has already been converted to commercial, and any change in
the status-quo in this area would be unthinkable. This is especially
so because this area is really "unique" just as Delray Beach is a
"unique oasis" that keeps retaining its village atmosphere.
It may be true that being "old" does not directly translate into
"historic" when compared to Independence Hall or to the many fine
homes where George Washington slept countless nights. HOWEVER, many
of the District's structures are historic as far as Delray Beach
History is concerned. Except for several rental buildings along
Marine Way between SE 1st and 2nd Sts that partially cater to winter
visitors, the rest are mostly occupied by year-round working people
or are used by owners who reside here most of the time.
The Atlantic Avenue portion of the District can he enhanced and im-
proved without separating it from the proposed District. In fact,
improvement of existing structures for different uses would probably
encourage its redevelopment. While more commeraial area misht be
needed "down the road", it is certainly available nearer the bus iness
core, which would be better for revitalization of the Atlantic
Avenue business community than would the destroying of residential in
favor of commercial, along its eastern edge.
We ask that the Mayor and Commissioners give serious thought to the
ramifications, and to these several reasons, for creating the Districg
in its entirety, as proposed by the Preservation Board.
Thank you.
CC-Mayor Campbell
Commissioner Brainerd
Commissioner Horengerger
Commissioner McCarty
Commissioner Weather!lP"'on
City Manager Barryvr
Historic Preservation Board
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/ 'James L. Bowen, Pres.
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