May 21, 2019 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes FinalTuesday, May 21, 2019
4:00 PM
City of Delray Beach
100 NW 1st Avenue - Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Phone: (561) 243-7000 - Fax: (561) 243-3774
www.mydelraybeach.com
Delray Beach City Hall
City Commission
Mayor Shelly Petrolia
Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson
Deputy Vice Mayor Bill Bathurst
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Commissioner Ryan Boylston
Minutes - Final
Regular Meeting at 4:00 PM
May 21, 2019City Commission Minutes - Final
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Petrolia called the Regular City Commission Meeting to order at
4:00 p.m.
The roll call was taken by the City Clerk.
The following were in attendance:
Mayor Shelly Petrolia
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson
Deputy Vice Mayor Bill Bathurst
Commissioner Ryan Boylston
Others present were:
Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
Lynn Gelin, City Attorney
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Petrolia requested that Item 7.F. be moved up on the regular
agenda as Item 7.A.A.
The City Attorney stated this is a request to modify the project covenant
and noted when the iPic project was approved, a project covenant was
created that specified certain conditions that were required as part of the
approval. The City Attorney explained that the matter before the City
Commission tonight is whether or not to permit a new use; the City
Commission is not approving a restaurant or parking spaces. The City
Attorney reiterated that the question now is "Can iPic amend the
agreement in order to move forward with an application for a new use?" As
it stands now, the City Attorney explained the only use permitted on the
rooftop terrace is the public access and they want to bring forth an
application. If it is granted this evening and the agreement is amended,
then they will bring forth an application with a Class III site plan modification,
and at that point, there would be consideration for the restaurant and
parking.
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Vice Mayor Johnson moved to approve the agenda as amended. It was
seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst. A roll call vote was taken and all
were in favor. The motion carried 5-0.
approved as amended
4. PRESENTATIONS:
4.A.19-469 LIVE FRESH SHOWER TRUCK
Recommendation:
Motion to support the Live Fresh Shower Truck to continue to operate at St.
Matthews Church, until such time its determined the Shower Truck is found
to impact the neighborhood negatively. At this point, the City Commisison
can require the Truck to cease its operation and be removed.
Agenda Cover Report
Live Fresh Shower Truck Presentation 5-7-2019.ppt
Attachments:
Vice Mayor Johnson moved to approve to continue the program. It was
seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst. A roll call vote was taken and all
were in favor. The motion carried 5-0.
4.B.19-481 ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF THE DELRAY BEACH SPORTS
DESTINATION COMMITTEE
Agenda Cover Report
Sports Destination_City Commission May 7
Attachments:
Marjorie Waldo, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, gave a brief
presentation.
4.C.19-485 DELRAY BEACH CLUSTER STRATEGIES DISCUSSION
Sponsors:Economic Development Department
Agenda Cover Report
Delray Beach Cluster and Competitveness Study 2019-3-21
Attachments:
Joan Goodrich, Economic Development Director, stated she is joined
today with Mr. Kevin Griner, Senior Fellow of the Florida International
University Metropolitan Center to present the recommendations from the
City's first Competitive Assessment and Cluster Strategies Study.
4.D.19-541 PRESENTATION BY PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ON THE
DELRAY FULL SERVICE CENTER
Recommendation:Requesting support from the City on their request and approval of
mitigation measures.
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Agenda Cover Report
2019_3_27_Letter to Interim_CM (002)
Attachments:
Erica Whitfield, Palm Beach County School Board member, commented
about the Delray Full Service Center and thanked the City Commission for
being engaged in their efforts toward education. Ms. Whitfield stated the
Delray Full Service Center is in need of improvements and some of the
funding comes from the taxpayers through the sales tax that was approved.
Ms. Whitfield thanked the voters for being a part of that project.
Dr. Robinson, Palm Beach County School Board member, thanked the City
Commission and noted they are here because the voters voted for the
penny sales tax and allocated approximately $10 million to work at the
Delray Full Service Center. Dr. Robinson stated there were numerous
community input meetings with respect to the facility and the programming.
Wanda Pahl, Chief Operating Officer with the Palm Beach County School
Board, gave a brief overview of the redevelopment proposal for the Delray
Full Service Center (formerly Carver High School).
Commissioner Boylston moved to approve writing a letter from the City
Commission that they support to not demolish buildings #1, #2, and #12,
and renovating the gymnasium and building the 20,000 square foot Delray
Full Service Center. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst. A
roll call vote was taken and all were in favor. The motion carried 5-0.
4.E. Internal Auditor's Report
4.E.1. None
5. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE
PUBLIC- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS:
A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and inquiries
None.
B. From the Public
Marjorie Waldo, 8058 Tumblestone Court, representing the Education
Board, entered a letter into the record urging the City Commission to
support the Palm Beach School District's Plan and stated they were not
opposed to preserving the gym or any other historic markers to celebrate
the rich history of this site. Ms. Waldo stated they want to make sure they
are maximizing the dollars for this site for the local population and they do
not want to see anymore delays because they do not want to lose the
money as well as constuction dollars inflating over time.
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Pauline Moody, commented about the Live Fresh Shower Truck, the
homeless, and the people in rehab. In addition, Ms. Moody commented
about the trash that is not being picked up.
Ann Stacey Wright, 225 S.W. 7th Avenue, Delray Beach, stated on behalf
of The Set community, she asked the City Commission to join them in their
First Annual Reunion Community Cookout on June 1, 2019 at the
Catherine Strong Water Park.
Montre Bennett, 323 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach (32 year resident),
recited a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Secondly, Mr. Bennett
urged the City Commission to allow the rooftop for iPic and let them do
what they need to do so that they are able to take care of their employees.
Lastly, Mr. Bennett urged the City to work with the Northwest and Southwest
Neighborhoods, work with the families that have been here for generations,
and come together as brothers and sisters for a unified community. He
stated that race should not be a factor in this.
Christian Prakas, 715 Foxpoint Circle, Delray Beach (32-year old Delray
Beach native), stated bars and restaurants are being subjected to extreme
measures to ensure occupancy ratings are not exceeded and bills over
$8,000 have been imposed on some establishments for the increased
presence of the Fire-Rescue Department on Atlantic Avenue and noted
that sales are down 60% in some establishments and clients are
threatening to close because they cannot sustain the lost revenues or the
invoices. Mr. Prakas stated they had a great meeting with the Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) yesterday with restaurant/bar owners and
employees in attendance and stated everyone has agreed to abide by the
current occupancy, but they are requesting immediate relief of the situation
and suggested that the City punish those that are violating not the industry
as a whole. Mr. Prakas stated the establishments are not asking for more
occupancy, however, they are requesting to return to normalcy and urged
everyone to work together to create a safe and profitable experience for all.
Victor Korobker, Buddha Sky Bar, urged the City to come up with a
pro-active solution to work together.
Nick Nicholas, Jonnie Brown's (formerly Elwood's), 501 S. Ocean
Boulevard, Delray Beach, stated they have not had any problems in the ten
years they have been on the Avenue. He encouraged everyone to discuss
what the issue is and stated if his business is complying with safety, then
there should not be an issue.
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Corey Winograd, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), BurgerFi International and
Legal Manager and Officer of Oven 201 East Atlantic, LLC a/k/a The Office
restaurant, stated the businesses want to be good corporate citizens and
will do the right thing. He asked to be treated with respect, due process,
and fairness.
Mavis Benson, resident, merchant, Co-Chair of the Merchants and
Business Association, and a Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
board member, stated their immediate request is to take away this highly
visible enforcement that is a financial burden and overall bad perception of
how Delray Beach operates as a people-friendly downtown. Ms. Benson
suggested that as soon as possible, the City bring all parties involved for a
Workshop with the discussion to focus on updating rules, licenses, LDRs,
and consider a position of a nighttime manager. Ms. Benson stated the
DDA has been advocating for a nighttime manager since 2012 which
Amsterdam, Paris, and London instituted in their cities in 2014.
Carol Anderson, 4812 W. Bexley Park Drive, Delray Beach, stated the tv
broadcast system in the City Hall lobby is not broadcasting any volume and
people cannot hear the meeting. In the future for overflow of crowds, she
urged the City to ensure the communication is working better. Secondly,
Ms. Anderson stated with respect to the presentations, the City is faced
with a lot of demands for money. Ms. Anderson stated she has advocated
that the City assess the value and potential alternate uses of all city
property. She suggested that the City sell some property for enough
money to buy other things the City needs.
Joy Howell, 1 N.W. 25th Street, Delray Beach, on behalf of the Delray
Beach Preservation Trust, she thanked the City Commission for sending a
lettter to preserve Carver High. Secondly, Ms. Howell stated the small
restaurant owners on the Avenue need the 90 public parking spaces that
iPic is providing.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the City
Commission, Mayor Petrolia closed the public comment section.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval
Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the consent agenda. It was
seconded by Commissioner Boylston. A roll call vote was taken and all
were in favor. The motion carried 5-0.
6.A.19-569 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
April 16, 2019 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
April 26, 2019 Annual Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting Minutes
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Sponsors:City Clerk Department and Maloney
Agenda Cover Report
April 16, 2019 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
April 26, 2019 Annual Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
approved
6.B.19-575 APPROVAL OF THE GREEN IMPLEMENTATION ADVANCEMENT
BOARD BYLAWS ESTABLISHING THE RULES OF PROCEDURES
Recommendation:Motion to approve the Green Implementation Advancement Board Bylaws
as presented establishing the rules of procedures.
Agenda Cover Report
General Rules of Procedure of the Green Implementation
Advancement Board
Attachments:
approved
6.C.19-576 APPROVAL OF THE PARKING MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
BYLAWS ESTABLISHING THE RULES OF PROCEDURES
Recommendation:Motion to approve the Parking Management Advisory Board Bylaws as
presented establishing the rules of procedures.
Agenda Cover Report
Parking Management Advisory Board Bylaws
Attachments:
approved
6.D.19-465 RESOLUTION NO. 101-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
ABANDONMENT OF WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS DEDICATED
TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AS RECORDED IN THE BORTON
MOTORS REPLAT, PLAT BOOK NUMBER 83, PAGES 137 THROUGH
138 OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FOR
THE SUBJECT SITE LOCATED AT 2201 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY; THE
DEDICATION OF WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS TO REFLECT
THEIR AS BUILT LOCATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 101-19, as presented.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Location Map - Gunther
Resolution with Exhibit A and B
Easement Coordination Plan - Gunther
Attachments:
approved
6.E.19-493 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
AND SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
(SWA) FOR BLIGHTED AND DISTRESSED PROPERTY CLEAN-UP
AND BEAUTIFICATION GRANT FY2019
Recommendation:Motion to Approve acceptance of an Interlocal Agreement between the City
of Delray Beach and Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA)
in the amount of $130,446.25 for assistance in the cleanup and
beautification of distressed, blighted or otherwise impacted public
properties within incorporated areas of Delray Beach.
Sponsors:Community Improvement and Mesidort
Agenda Cover Report
Legal Review Checklist ILA Grant from SWA re Delray Beach
Memorial Garden
2019 SWA FINAL Blighted Grant Agreement
Resolution 96-19 for Agreement with SWA for funding
Attachments:
approved
6.F.19-520 ITEM (A) - ACCEPTANCE OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT FOR 1311 W LINTON BLVD.
Recommendation:Item A
Motion to approve and accept a Temporary Construction Easement for
1311 W Linton Blvd.
Item A
Consider acceptance of Grant for Temporary Construction Easement for
1311 W Linton.
In May 2017, the owner (AUTO COMPANY XXVII, INC.) submitted building
permit #17-169479 to improve an existing commercial site and buildings.
As part of the improvements, multiple utilities will be installed on the site,
the owner will install said improvements and once construction has been
completed the owner will update the plat to reflect location of the
easements required for location of new utilities.
There is no City cost now or in the future for this item.
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Attachments provided:
1)Item (A) Grant of Temporary Construction Easement 1311 W Linton
Blvd. (Auto Nation)
2)Item (A) Legal Review Construction Easement for 1311 W Linton
Blvd. ( Auto Nation)
3)Item (A) PAPA Map of 1311 W Linton Blvd.
4)Item (A) PAPA Page of 1311 W Linton Blvd.
5)Item (A) Plat for 1311 W Linton Blvd.
6)Item (A) Sun Biz Page 1311 W Linton Blvd.
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Agenda Cover Report
Item (A) PAPA Map of 1311 W Linton Blvd
Item (A) PAPA Page of 1311 W Linton Blvd
Item (A) Plat for 1311 W Linton Blvd
Item (A) Sunbiz Page for 1311 W Linton Blvd
Item (A) Grant of Temporary Construction Easement Auto Nation
Item (A) Legal Review Construction Easement for Auto Nation
Attachments:
approved
6.G.19-539 APPROVE SEA TURTLE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Recommendation:Motion to approve a Sea Turtle Lighting Maintenance Agreement between
the City of Delray Beach (City) and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Agenda Cover Report
Sea Turtle Lighting Maintenance Agreement final 5 20 19
Attachments:
approved
6.H.19-562 RESOLUTION NO. 112-19 TO APPROVE THE UTILIZATION OF
CONTRACT NO. 17-0606G BETWEEN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND
MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC., TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT
FOR THE DELRAY BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,011,144.
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 112-19 to approve the utilization of
Contract No. 17-0606G between Lake County, Florida and Municipal
Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) to obtain equipment for the Delray Beach
Fire Department and authorize the City Manager to execute a master
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equipment lease purchase agreement with Community First National Bank
in the total amount of $1,011,144.
Sponsors:Purchasing Department
Agenda Cover Report
Sample Municipal Standard 062718
Res 112-19 SCBA Lease Agreement with CFNB for SCBA via MES
Legal Review Checklist Community First National Bank
Lake County Contract 17-0606G
5Quote from MES in accordance with Lake County Contract
Attachments:
approved
6.I. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.I.1. None
6.J. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
6.J.1.19-500 REPORT OF APPEALABLE LAND USE ITEMS FROM APRIL 8, 2019,
THROUGH APRIL 26, 2019.
Recommendation:By motion, receive and file this report.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Appealable Items Map
A - 301 NE 1st Steet - Appealable Report
B -2500 SW 22nd Ave - Appealable Report
C - Lucky's 5030 W. Atlantic Ave. - Appealable Report
D -Delray Chevrolet - 2605 S. Federal Hwy - Appealable Report
E -405 SE 6th Avenue - Appealable Report
F - Murphy Oil - 16211 S. Military Trail. - Appealable Report
G -1405 N Federal Hwy - Appealable Report
H - Tropic Bay - 2801 Florida Blvd. - Appealable Report
I - Delray Oasis Business Park - 1201 N. Federal Hwy. - Appealable
Report
J -Mayfair Federal Plaza - 885 SE 6th Ave. - Appealable Report
K - Delray Beach Yacht Club - 100 Macfarlane - Appealable Report
Attachments:
approved
6.K. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
6.K.1.19-307 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 72-19 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT
WITH B&M MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
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THE CITY MARINA IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 16-098)
PURSUANT TO ITBC. NO. 2019-022 - $3,800,000
Recommendation:Motion to approve Resolution No. 72-19 to award an Agreement with B&M
Marine Construction, Inc. for construction of the City Marina Improvements
(Project No. 16-098) pursuant to ITBC No. 2019-022 in an estimated
amount of $3,800,000.
Sponsors:Public Works Department - Programs & Project Management
Agenda Cover Report
Signed Agreement - B&M Marina
Legal Review Checklist Agreement with B&M Marine Construction for
Marina Improvements
Res 72-19 for 2019-022 Agreement B&M Marine Construction
2019-022 City Marina Construction (rev 3)
2019-022 Addendum No. 1
2019-022 Addendum No. 2
2019-022 Addendum No. 3
2019-022 Addendum No. 4
2019-022 Addendum No. 5
2019-022 Addendum No. 6
2019-022 Addendum No. 7
2019-022 Addendum No. 8
B&M Marine Construction, Inc.
Attachments:
approved
7. REGULAR AGENDA:
7.A.19-518 RESOLUTION NO. 109-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSIDERING A
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE MODIFICATION TO ALLOW A
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DENSITY WITHIN THE CARVER ESTATES
OVERLAY DISTRICT. (VILLAGE SQUARE HOMES) (QUASI-JUDICIAL
HEARING)
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 109-19: A Conditional Use
Modification request to allow a Multiple Family Residential
Development to increase a previously approved density of 13.9
dwelling units per acre (du/ac) to 15.5 du/ac within the Carver Estates
Overlay, with the following conditions:
1.Any restricted units are priced and/or rented at workforce
housing levels and shall state that those units shall be sold to the
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eligible income group in accordance with Article 4.7
-Family/Workforce Housing.
2.Coordination with the City’s Neighborhood & Community
Services Department is required on buyer eligibility, housing
prices, as well as any applicable requirement to record a
covenant or to enforce resale restrictions.
3.Prior to site plan approval, the rear alley will have traffic calming
devices such as speed humps or raised paver cross-walks
spaced to deter higher speeds along the alley.
4.Prior to site plan approval, a note will be added to the Phase III
site plan modification noting that 34 workforce housing units
must comply with the regulations of Section 4.7 and remain
affordable for a period of no less than 40 years. Units are
located within Phase I and Phase II.
5.Common areas must have a maintenance entity.
6. One space in the two-car garage must be maintained for
vehicular parking.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 109-19 Village Square CU-Final
Village Square Homes Location Map
Village Square Homes CU Staff Report
Village Square Homes Overall Site Plan Exhibit
Village Square Homes Phase III Survey
Village Square Homes Phase III Site Plan
Village Square Phase III Color Elevations
Village Square Phase III Southeast Perspective
Village Square Phase III Bird's Eye perspective
Attachments:
Mayor Petrolia stated if anyone from the public would like to speak on
Items 7.A., 7.B., 7.C., and Item 8.B., to stand and be sworn in.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to give testimony on
this item.
Mayor Petrolia read the City of Delray Beach Quasi-Judicial rules into the
record.
Mayor Petrolia asked the City Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. The City Commission stated they had no ex parte
communications to disclose.
Tim Stillings, Development Services Director, entered the project file
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#2019-126 into the record.
Mark Ricker, 1615 S. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, on behalf of the
Delray Beach Housing Authority and REG Architects, gave a brief
presentation on the overview of the project.
Mr. Stillings discussed some of the highlights of the project. At its meeting
of April 15, 2019, the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval
with the conditions listed in the agenda memo with a vote 5-0.
Mayor Petrolia stated if anyone from the pubic would like to speak on
Resolution No. 109-19, to step forward.
Christina Morrison, 2809 Florida Boulevard, Delray Beach, stated
affordable housing is critical in Palm Beach County and when she brings a
company in that are looking to bring their headquarters to Palm Beach
County the two big questions are: (1) Where are my workers going to be
able to afford to live? and (2) Where are my children going to go to school?
Ms. Morrison stated the developer has met all the conditions setforth and
she urged the City Commission to approve.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the City
Commission regarding Resolution No. 109-19, Mayor Petrolia closed the
public comment.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal.
For clarification, Mayor Petrolia confirmed that these units have garages
and enter on the backside to the garage and there is an alley between.
Mayor Petrolia stated she supports the project.
Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst stated he too supports the project.
Commissioner Boylston moved to approve Resolution No. 109-19 with
staff's conditions. It was seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson. A roll call vote
was taken and all were in favor.
approved
7.B.19-489 RESOLUTION NO. 108-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH CONSIDERING A WAIVER TO LDR
SECTION 4.6.7 SIGNS, SUBSECTION (E)(7) DESIGN STANDARD
MATRIX, TO ALLOW A WALL SIGN ON THE EAST ELEVATION TO
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF NINE (9) SQUARE FEET IN AREA
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ON THE REAR OF THE BUILDING WHICH IS PURSUANT TO LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AT 215 NE 5TH AVENUE (PCN:
12-43-46-16-01-106-0090); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES (2019-161-WAI-CCA). (QUASI-JUDICAL
HEARING)
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 108-19, a waiver to LDR Section
4.6.7. Signs, Subsection (E)(7) Design Standard Matrix, to allow a wall
sign on the east elevation to exceed the maximum size.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 215 NE 5th Avenue
location map
justification letter
Attachments:
Mayor Petrolia asked the City Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. The City Commission had no ex parte communications
to disclose.
Tim Stillings, Development Services Director, entered project file
#2019-161 into the record.
Mr. Stillings stated this is a request for a waiver to the LDRs regarding a
sign on the rear wall of the building for the Central Park Taekwondo located
at approximately the northeast corner of N.E. 2nd Street and N.E. 5th
Avenue. Mr. Stillings stated the sign is individually mounted, reversed
channel letters with a tree logo internally luminated with white LED's. The
proposed square footage is 37.6 square feet; however, the City's sign
code permits a maximum of 9 square feet on the rear of a business. The
waiver request meets the four findings as required.
Joseph Capizola, 4770 N. Classical Boulevard, Delray Beach, made
reference to the site plan and the east elevation, and stated the main
access to this property is from the alley street. Mr. Capizola stated there is
a one-way street on the bottom right-hand corner of the presentation
entering the property and there is a one-way street entering the property
and there is a one-way exit out to the N.E. 2nd Street; the primary entrance
for this northern tenant is through the alley. The site plan that has previously
been approved and built out the handicapped parking and the primary
access is on that side of the building and is the primary access for the
building and that the sign be their primary sign for their access as well.
Mayor Petrolia stated if anyone from the public would like to speak on this
request, to step forward. There being no one from the public who wished to
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address the City Commission regarding Resolution No. 108-19, the
public comment was closed.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal.
Mayor Petrolia and Commissioner Frankel made a few brief comments.
Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst moved to approve Resolution No. 108-19. It
was seconded by Commissioner Boylston. A roll call vote was taken and
all were in favor. The motion carried 5-0.
approved
7.C.19-503 RESOLUTION NO 110-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY PARKING LOT WITH WAIVERS FROM
LDR SECTION 2.4.6(F)(3)(e)1,3,4, 5 AND 8 TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY
PARKING LOT WHICH IS PURSUANT TO LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AT 101 NW 18TH AVENUE (PCN
12-43-46-18-00-000-1120 & 12-43-46-18-00-000-1141); PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
(2019-154-WAI-CCA). (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 110-19, for the temporary use permit
for a temporary parking lot located at 101 NW 18th Avenue, with waivers to
Land Development Regulations (LDR) Sections 2.4.6(3)(e)1, 3, 4, 5, and 8.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Resolution 110 - 19 101 NW 18th Ave Temp Parking Lot
Survey 101 NW 18th Ave
site plan 101 NW 18th Ave
request letter 101 NW 18th Ave
warrenty deed 101 NW 18th Ave
location map 101 NW 18th Ave
101 NE 18 AVE TempParking
Attachments:
Tim Stillings, Development Services Director, entered project file
#2019-514 into the record and stated this is a temporary use permit
request for a temporary parking lot with waivers for 101 N.W.18th Avenue.
The applicant was not present.
Commissioner Frankel moved to table Resolution No. 110-19. It was
seconded by Commissioner Boylston. A roll call vote was taken and all
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were in favor. The motion carried with a 5-0 vote.
tabled
7.D.19-524 RESOLUTION NO. 107-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF INTEREST OF PORTIONS OF
FLADELL’S WAY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AVENUE F), CONTAINING
0.283 ACRES, AND AVENUE G, CONTAINING 0.35 ACRES,
ACCORDING TO THE DEL RATON PARK PLAT THEREOF AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGES 9 AND 10 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING BETWEEN
SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND FREDERICK BOULEVARD.
Recommendation:Review and consider Resolution No. 107-19 vacating and abandoning the
City’s interest of portions of Avenue F, totaling 0.283 acres, and Avenue G,
totaling 0.35 acres, Del Raton Park, Plat Book 14, Pages 9 and 10 of the
public records of Palm Beach County, lying between South Federal
Highway and Frederick Boulevard.
Agenda Cover Report
Abandonment Avenue F and Avenue G Resolution 107-19
Abandonment Avenue F and Avenue G Location Map
Abandonment Avenue F and Avenue G PZ Staff Report
Delray Chevrolet Site Plan
Attachments:
The City Attorney explained that Item 7.D. the abandonment request and
Item 7.E. the approval of the final plat are items that are usually placed on
the Consent Agenda. The City Attorney noted that the reason Item 7.E. is a
separate item is because the abandonment is contemplated in the plat.
The City Attorney stated if the abandonment is approved, then the City
Commission can make a motion just on the plat.
Michael Weiner, Attorney with Sachs, Sax, Caplan, P.L., 6111 Broken
Sound Parkway, Boca Raton, gave a brief presentation regarding the
abandonment of Avenue "F" and Avenue "G" between S. Federal Highway
and Frederick Boulevard in Delray Beach. Mr. Weiner reviewed the traffic
counts (AM peak trips and PM peak trips). Mr. Weiner briefly commented
on the traffic control and they meet the requirements set forth by the U.S.
Department of Transportation for Federal Highway administration and
stated they meet the LDRs for abandonments. He stated these
abandonments have been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board as
well as the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB).
Tim Stillings, Development Services Director, stated this resolution is
abandoning and vacating two rights-of-ways. Mr. Stillings stated positive
findings are met with respect LDR Section 2.4.6(M)(5)(a) and part of the
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approval was the improvement of La Mat Avenue. He reviewed the site
plan and the landscape plan. At its meeting of May 21, 2019, the Planning
and Zoning Board recommended approval of the abandonment of both
rights-of-ways.
Mayor Petrolia stated if anyone from the public would like to speak on Item
7.D. or 7.E., to step forward. There being no one from the public who
wished to address the City Commission, Mayor Petrolia closed the public
comments.
Commissioner Frankel moved to approve Item 7.D. It was seconded by
Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst. A roll call vote was taken and all were in
favor. The motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Frankel moved to approve Item 7.E. It was seconded by
Commissioner Boylston. A roll call vote was taken and all were in favor.
The motion carried 5-0.
approved
7.E.19-533 FINAL (MAJOR) SUBDIVISION REPLAT OF PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 24,
25, AVENUE F AND AVENUE G “DEL RATON PARK”, PLAT BOOK 14,
PAGES 9 AND 10, ALSO KNOWN AS DELRAY CHEVROLET, AND
ASSOCIATED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS EASEMENT
AGREEMENT, UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT, AND LANDSCAPE
MAINTAINENCE AGREEMENT.
Recommendation:Motion to approve the Final (Major) Plat for Delray Chevrolet, by adopting
the findings of fact and law contained in the staff report, and finding that the
request and approval thereof is consistent with the criteria set forth in the
Land Development Regulations Section 2.4.5(J)(Major Subdivisions) along
with the approvals for a Temporary Construction Access Easement
Agreement, Utility Easement Agreement, and a Landscape Maintenance
Agreement.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Delray Chevrolet Location Map
Delray Chevrolet Plat
Delray Chevrolet Plat Staff Report CC-Rev -Tract C
Delray Chevrolet Plat Site Plan
Delray Chevrolet Survey
Delray Chevrolet Utilities Easement Agreement-not executed
Delray Chevrolet Access Easement-not executed
Delray Chevrolet Landscape Maintenance Agreement
Delray Chevrolet-Legal Review Utility Easement
Delray Chevrolet-Legal Review Access Easement
Delray Chevrolet-Legal Review Landscape Maintenance Agreement
Attachments:
Commissioner Frankel moved to approve Item 7.E. It was seconded by
Commissioner Boylston. A roll call vote was taken and all were in favor.
The motion carried 5-0.
approved
7.F.19-534 CONSIDERATION OF THE PARKING FACILITY EASEMENT
AGREEMENT AND PROJECT COVENANT FOR THE 4th & 5th DELRAY
(IPIC), SPECIFICALLY THE REQUIRED PUBLIC TERRACE AND THE
USE OF THE PUBLIC TERRACE AREA AS A RESTAURANT/BAR
Recommendation:Consider the proposed modifications to the Parking Facility Easement
Agreement and Project Covenant for 4th &5th Delray.
Agenda Cover Report
Parking Facilities Easement Agreement & Project Covenant-ORB
29090, 717 05-16-17 Ex C-1
Fourth and Fifth Delray Aerial Location Map
Floor Plan
Applicant's Site Plan Modification Narrative Ex B
Exhibit A-1-SPRAB Order - Fourth and Fifth Delray 01-20-16 Meeting
Exhibit B-1-4th&5th Delray-Class V Site Plan Certification From City
07-19-16
Exhibit D-1-4th&5th Delray-Shared Parking Memo
Parking Facilities Agreement-Proposed Revision for Restaurant -
Proposed 05.21.19
Attachments:
Item 7.F. was moved up on the regular agenda as Item 7.A.A.
Hamid Hashemi, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of iPic,
stated they were asked to provide an alley on the south side of the property
and they purchased a 3,000 square foot property for $2.3 million and
dedicated it to the City. Mr. Hashemi urged the City Commission to lift the
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restriction imposed on them so they can bring more jobs and prosperity to
downtown Delray Beach.
Bonnie Miskel, Attorney representing the applicant, requests to add a use
to the terrace area that is on the upper level of the building to amend the
existing Parking Easement Agreement and Project Covenant in order to
delete Paragraph VI related to public use of the terrace. Ms. Miskel
commented about the Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements versus the
City Commission requirements. The original RFP was for 50 parking
spaces for the public and based his offer on that and submitted the offer
based on that. After going through a City process, they absorbed an
additional 40 parking spaces and ended up with 90 parking spaces. The
RFP provided that the applicant shall design as if the north/south alley
would be abandoned and the applicant followed that direction. Ms. Miskel
stated theCommunity Redvelopment Agency (CRA) does not decide that,
the City Commission does. She stated the applicant did not want to
dead-end the alley and the client had to acquire additional property (the
Martini site). With respect to the expansion of the east/west alley, Ms.
Miskel stated the contract was for a certain amount of property and by the
time they got through the process, they lost 8 feet along the entire north end
of the alley.
Mayor Petrolia stated if anyone from the public would like to speak on iPic,
to step forward.
Alan Schlossberg, 200 MacFarlane Drive, Delray Beach, urged the City
Commission to not renegotiate this Request for Proposal (RFP) and stand
by the original agreement. Mr. Scholossberg stated it was part of the
agreement for allocating green space and using it for the public. He noted
in the original RFP it was discussed that there would be light refreshments,
etc. that a theatre might have servicing people who come to see the
movies. Mr. Schlossberg stated this restaurant would have to compete
against other restaurants. The property was assessed for over the $3.6
million that was paid for the property and the City paid $400,000 for the
parking spaces and the 90 parking spaces were public spaces that the
City gave to the applicant that were previously used on that site.
Nancy Chanin, 200 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, stated iPic made 32
changes to its original plan; the parking spaces, alleys, costs, setbacks to
the north. Ms. Chanin stated whole plan for the theatre was impacted (i.e.
parking, loss of 100 seats, changes to the kitchen, reduction in size to the
entire building and the revenue for that). She stated the building was
redesigned three times; the original cost was approximately $33 million
and the final cost $53 million. Ms. Chanin urged the City Commission to
accommodate iPic.
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Pauline Moody, living temporarily in Boynton Beach, stated this area was
not built for a movie theatre and feels it would have been more appropriate
if the City had torn down the old library and put parking spaces for the
businesses around there. Ms. Moody stated a restaurant on top of the
building is not necessary because iPic already sells food inside. She
expressed concern that having a restaurant on the rooftop could potentially
create a dangerous situation. Ms. Moody stated to leave iPic the way it is
or have another workshop just on iPic.
David Bambace , 5902 Via Delray, Delray Beach, eight year resident and
sole-proprietor of a transportation company, supports the rooftop
restaurant for iPic because he feels it will enhance the downtown.
Angie Gray, 219 S.W. 9th Street, Delray Beach, business owner and
resident for 45 years, urged the City Commission to support the rooftop
restaurant because she feels competition is healthy and Delray Beach is a
destination. Ms. Gray stated they are #3 employers of local employment in
the city (i.e. jobs, office space, and retail space).
Dr. Jay Alperin, a former Delray Beach Mayor for 10 1/2 years and
Chairman of the Board for the Chamber of Commerce, stated the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the City of Delray Beach, and
the Chamber got together to redevelop the piece of property where iPic is
located. Dr. Alperin stated originally he supported the idea to not allow a
rooftop restaurant until he saw all the restrictions that the City placed on
them. Dr. Alperin urged the City Commission to allow the rooftop
restaurant.
Rick Burgess, 90 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Delray Beach (resident and business
owner), thanked the City Commission for the job they do. Mr. Burgess
commented about the history of projects that have been built over the years
such as Worthing Place, and Trader Joe's at the corner of Linton Boulevard
and Federal Highway. He stated a business in downtown Delray Beach is
not going to go out of business because another restaurant opens, but it
will go out of business because of terrible service and terrible food. Mr.
Burgess urged the City Commission to make the adjustments to this
project to support the rooftop restaurant and send the message to small
and large businesses that the City Commission supports them. He urged
the City Commission to do what is right for the City.
Bridget Lane, 1335 Crystal Way, Delray Beach (born and raised in Delray
Beach), wholeheartedly supports the iPic restaurant.
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Nelson "Woodie" McDuffie, 2364 S.W. 35th Avenue, Delray Beach, stated
he took a tour of the movie theatre and feels it is gorgeous and well built.
Mr. McDuffie supports the rooftop restaurant and urged the City
Commission to do the same.
Gabriella Gianturco, 1025 Langer Way, Delray Beach, stated she loves the
Avenue and downtown, but she would like the opportunity to venture off the
Avenue as well. Ms. Gianturco supports a rooftop restaurant and she feels
this is a great opportunity for a rooftop garden and iPic can use herbs and
vegetables from the garden in the restaurant and suggested making it like
a farm to table type of place which many restaurants are heading.
Jeb Conrad, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Delray Beach Chamber
of Commerce, urged the City Commission to remove the restrictions from
iPic to better provide services required and requested by their customers
and the market should be made available for their operations. Mr. Conrad
urged the City Commission to support iPic's request to remove the
restrictions from the contract so that they can have the rooftop restaurant.
Bill Branning, Chairman of the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce,
business owner and resident, urged the City Commission to work with the
applicant, allow the rooftop restaurant, and make a statement to the
citizens and the community that the City understands the needs of business
in Delray Beach and that they are a partner.
Ari Whiteman, 5091 Washington Road, Delray Beach, stated Delray
Beach has always been known to be business-friendly and welcoming new
businesses. Mr. Whiteman stated deals do get modified (i.e. the tennis
match contract).
Stephen Fike, 55 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, stated he went on a
date with his girlfriend to the iPic in Boca for dinner and a movie. Mr. Fike
supports the rooftop restaurant for the Delray iPic because he believes if
locals like himself would spend their money in Delray Beach versus having
to go to Boca. He stated this will help keep these businesses afloat during
the summertime and would also help support the other businesses on the
Avenue.
Jinny Ritter, 101 N.E. 5th Street, Delray Beach, stated she is opposed to
the rooftop restaurant and noted that the applicant promised greenspace
for the citizens and she would like to know what the alternative is to replace
the greenspace. Ms. Ritter stated Delray Beach made numerous
concessions to this building.
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Jim Chard, 401 S.E. 4th Avenue, Delray Beach, Vice Chair of Economic
Development for the Chamber of Commerce, iPic is one of the largest
employers in Delray Beach with the restaurant approximately 300
employees. Mr. Chard suggested combining the public space on the roof
with the restaurant.
Coby Jackson, 3601 N. Military Trail, Delray Beach (college student at
Lynn University), stated iPic is a great employer and he is very appreciative
that iPic has recruited college students. On behalf of the guests who visit
the theatre, Mr. Jackson stated they inquire about the empty public space
on the rooftop. He stated allowing public access on the rooftop would
bring in more people, would allow them to walk around the downtown, and
would create more revenue for the City.
Sandy Zeller, 209 N.W. 12th Street, Delray Beach, stated he sent a letter to
the City Commission and entered the letter into the record. Mr. Zeller
stated in his letter he tried to objectively setforth the chronology of this
transaction from 2013 to present. Mr. Zeller stated according to their 2015
traffic study, it showed that they were going to funnel traffic from the east
side of the intracoastal through the Marina Historic District to get to the
theatre. Mr. Zeller stated he notified the applicant's attorney that the streets
in the Marina Historic District are very narrow, and there are no sidewalks
or lighting and asked if they would be willing to put in some lighting
(according to FPL the cost for 2 or 3 lights would be approximately
$15,000-$20,000) , however, they declined.
Steve Blum, 115 Venetian Drive, Delray Beach (21 year resident),
Denise Whittish, 2308 S.E. 21st Street, Fort Lauderdale, supports iPic's
rooftop restaurant and she believes the competition will be good. She
urged the City Commission to approve allowing a rooftop restaurant for
iPic to complete Mr. Hashemi's vision and destination for Delray Beach.
Michael Harper, 620 Lavers Circle, Delray Beach, urged the City
Commission to support the growth of Delray Beach because he feels it is
working, attracting a wider audience, and people are comparing Delray
Beach to Miami and that they would rather be here. Mr. Harper stated
friend who plays tennis all over the world has played in the professional
tennis tournament hosted at the Delray Beach tennis stadium and he talks
about Delray Beach being one of his favorite places. Mr. Harper
encouraged the City Commission to suppport the iPic addition.
Tom Carney, 135 S.E. 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, expressed concern why
it was a bad idea to put public space inside a private building.
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Reeve Bright, 700 Seasage Drive, Delray Beach, supports iPic and
requested that the City Commission take away the public non-green space
and allow the applicant to have his restaurant.
Jack Warner, 256 Venetian Drive, Delray Beach, urged the City
Commission to approve iPic's request for the good of the City's residents
and the taxpayers.
Carol Anderson, 4812 W. Bexley Park Drive, Delray Beach, hang on to the
shared public access to this piece of property and work with the developer
to put whatever he wants there without denying access to the public.
James Quillian, 925 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Delray has given to
iPic and they are trying to take back what they agreed to and are now trying
to take more. Mr. Quillian stated as neighbors, iPic has not fulfilled their
obligations to them about what they agreed to when they met with them
initially and before they started construction. Mr. Quillian expressed over
the applicant already asking for changes and not fulfilling what he said he
was going to do yet the building is not complete.
George Long, 46 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, expressed concern
that there is not much of a greenspace.
Rick Edick, 615 N. Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, the parking concerns
that were part of this entire process of evaluation should be revisited (i.e.
traffic study) and because the restaurant will bring in more people, there will
be an impact on the shared parking spaces available for the other
businesses. Mr. Edick expresed concern over how the City will address
the lack of these parking spaces taken up by the restaurant. He
encouraged the City to consider the value in the public easement, make
sure the parking is addressed, and the potential adverse impacts such as
noise and smells from the exhausts for the neighbors.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the City
Commission regarding Item 7.A.A., Mayor Petrolia closed the public
comment.
Commissioner Frankel recognized three former Delray Beach Mayor's and
two former City Commissioners speaking tonight. Commissioner Frankel
stated three years ago Ordinance 19-18 did not exist. For the record,
Commissioner Frankel supports the request.
Commissioner Frankel left the dais at 6:45 p.m. and returned at 6:46 p.m.
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Commissioner Boylston commented that he received approximately 100
emails with repect to iPic and answered all of them. Commissioner
Boylston stated he is ready to treat iPic as the Delray business, the Delray
job creator, and the Delray community partner that they are. Commissioner
Boylston stated he had the opportunity to tour iPic and commented about
the beautiful interior and that iPic will be putting their headquarters in
Delray Beach. Commissioner Boylston stated he supports iPic's request;
however, he will be \working with staff and legal team to ensure that if
someone does not want to order a drink or food, but would like to enjoy the
ambiance of the rooftop, that an area remains open to the public.
Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst stated prior to him becoming a City
Commission he spoke as a resident about support the iPic project.
Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst stated in his line of work he nogiates many
deals and referred to the term "anchoring" which is when people get
attached to one piece of information that they cannot let go of even if it is
irrelevant in today's circumstance. He noted to avoid anchoring in anyway
in a contract or business deal, is to start from scratch and rebuild it so that
it works for everyone. Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst stated he appreciates
the comments from the former Mayors and City Commissioners. Deputy
Vice Mayor Bathurst stated he supports re-negotiating this deal with iPic
and moving forward with something else.
Vice Mayor Johnson thanked everyone who sent emails with respect to
iPic and out of those emails there were approximately 6 more that were in
favor ("yes") of iPic's request than the ones who were against it ("no") and
one telephone call from former City Commission Jim Chard. Vice Mayor
Johnson inquired if Mr. Hashemi deed this property to the City exclusively.
The City Attorney explained that this is an easement and it is still Mr.
Hashemi's property; Mr. Hashemi is just giving the public access to the 4th
floor public terrace portion of the building.
Vice Mayor Johnson stated she toured the property and expressed
concern over the public greenspace on the 4th floor of a commercial
building with the type of problems that are happening on the ground level
with respect to Parks and Recreation. She expressed concern whether the
City is opening itself up to something (i.e. insurance) and who is going to
be responsible should someone be injured. In addition, Vice Mayor
Johnson asked if the property is official greenspace codified as City
property public space and who is responsible for funding.
The City Attorney stated as part of the development agreement, the
developer agreed to maintain the area.
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Furthermore, the City Attorney explained that the City is going to permit the
use and open it up so that an application can be filed. The City Attorney
stated the City Commission can see what happens at the Site Plan Review
and Appearance Board (SPRAB) meeting and see what gets approved,
and what conditions are apart of that approval and at that point, the City
can amend this agreement in order to encompass exactly what SPRAB
approves. The City Attorney reiterated that today the City Commission is
deciding whether or not the applicant can submit a new use. The City
Attorney stated in the near future if this agreement gets approved, then staff
can make the necessary adjustments to this agreement and she spoke with
Ms. Miskel about this and she agreed. The City Attorney stated this
agreement is not going to be handled tonight and it is not going to come to
the Mayor for her signature. However, the City Attorney stated in the near
future, the agreement will come before the City Commission once the City
Commission handles the SPRAB process.
Vice Mayor Johnson stated she hopes that people in the audience who
spoke on iPic attend the SPRAB meeting if they have additional comments
to make.
Mayor Petrolia inquired about the property changing hands. Mayor Petrolia
stated the agreement states that there is an agreement between the City of
Delray Beach, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and the
holding company that was under this group. Mayor Petrolia inquired if this
is still not owned by the same individuals, is it okay to still go forward.
Mr. Hashemi stated when the price of construction went from $33 million to
$53 million, they brought in a partner for the project. Mayor Petrolia asked
if this is still owned by Delray Beach Holdings. Mr. Hashemi stated Delray
Beach Holdings was the original party under the contract and now Delray
Beach Holdings is a party to the joint venture that they created between
American Realty Advisors and Samuels & Associates.
Mayor Petrolia expressed concern over the potential precedent that could
be set here. For example, Mayor Petrolia inquired if a national company
were to come in that might bring in a lot more traffic, would they have to go
through a traffic evaluation to bring in a different restaurant in the future if
that happens. The City Attorney stated these agreements do change and
the City has to move forward and understand what the changes are, but
also be reasonable about it. The City Attorney stated the City Commission
is not changing anything other than a change to this agreement and
emphasized that the LDRs still have to be followed. She stated although
they can ask for waivers and variances, but that would have to come before
the board and has to be approved.
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The City Attorney stated the City Commission has to be reasonable in
looking at this agreement and is the overall idea of what the City
envisioned being followed, and tonight the City Commission is only making
a simple change to allow them (the applicant) to bring forth an application.
Mayor Petrolia stated if the City is going to negotiate, that the City look at it
from a negotiation standpoint on both ends.
Commissioner Frankel moved to approve Item 7.A.A. (formerly Item 7.F.)
allowing iPic to move forward with an application to introduce a new use. It
was seconded by Commissioner Boylston. A roll call vote was taken and
the motion carried a vote of 4 to 1, with Mayor Petrolia dissenting.
approved
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8.A.19-537 ORDINANCE NO. 05-19: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A
SMALL SCALE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT
RE-DESIGNATING A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 0.433±
ACRE IN SIZE FROM COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) TO
COMMERCIAL CORE (CC), PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3187,
FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE AND SE
3RD AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING)
Recommendation:Consider Ordinance No. 05-19, a small-scale Future Land Use Map
amendment from Community Facilities (CF) to Commercial Core
(CC) for the property which measures approximately 0.433 acres, and
is located at the southwest corner of East Atlantic Avenue and SE 3rd
Avenue.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
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Agenda Cover Report
Ordinance 05-19
Current_FLUM Map
Proposed_FLUM Map
PZB Staff Report 121718
Public Notce Provided with PZB action
Ipic Ltr to Delray 4.26.19
Porten Companies letter of support
Tin Roof letter of support
Attachments:
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 05-19 and Ordinance No.
06-19 into the record.
The City Attorney stated both ordinances came before the City
Commission in March and they did not pass and were not adopted. Ms.
Miskel requested reconsideration at the next meeting, it was granted, and
thus the reason this is before the City Commission now. The City Attorney
explained that there is currently litigation on this and a petition for writ of
certiorari was filed in the courts. The petitioner, Ms. Miskel, asked the
Court to stay pending this hearing and the basis for the petition was that the
City Commission did not rely on competent substantial evidence to support
their decision and that the court should intervene.
Tim Stillings, Development Services Director, entered the project file
#2019-004 and #2019-005 into the record.
Bonnie Miskel, Attorney (applicant) representing the petitioner, gave a brief
presentation.
Mr. Stillings stated the land use is currently Community Facilities and is
proposed Commercial Core and the zoning is Community Facilities and is
proposed for Central Business District. He stated there are concurrency
findings related to the map amendment and a positive finding can be made
for each one of those. Mr. Stillings stated positive findings can be made
with respect to the three standards for rezoning. At its meeting of
December 17, 2018, the Planning & Zoning Board voted 5-0 for both the
land use and the rezoning request.
Mayor Petrolia asked the City Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. Vice Mayor Johnson stated she met with the applicant
and received an email from Mr. Simon. Commissioner Boylston stated he
met with Ms. Miskel and he received an email from Mr. Simon.
Commissioner Frankel stated he too spoke with Ms. Miskel and received
an email from Mr. Simon. Deputy Vice Mayor Bathurst stated he spoke
with Ms. Miskel and received an email from Mr. Simon. Mayor Petrolia
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stated she too received an email from Mr. Simon.
George Long, 46 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, the parking for
Sun-Trust can be worked out and feels it makes sense for this not to be a
parking lot and that maybe it should be a building.
Roy Simon, 201 N.W. 11th Street, Delray Beach, stated he grew up in
Delray Beach and stated in 1968 an ordinance was passed on parking and
that stifled growth in downtown and businesses left downtown to go to the
shopping centers. Mr. Simon stated they have always fought to maintain
the downtown. Mr. Simon stated this property was part of the Sun-Trust
property in 1974 when they had expanded with a 33,000 square foot
addition requiring 110 parking spaces. He urged the City Commission to
keep this property CF (Community Facilities).
Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, Delray Beach, stated keeping that as a
parking lot gives an open space on Atlantic Avenue so it does not feel like
you are tunneled in and urged the City Commission to leave the open
space.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the City
Commission, Mayor Petrolia closed the public comment.
Ms. Miskel gave a brief rebuttal.
The City Attorney asked questions of Mr. Bird.
The City Attorney stated she and Mr. Stillings condition of site plan
approval versus having a separate agreement to avoid any appearance of
impropriety.
The City Attorney explained the project is not being approved today, but the
City Commission would just be allowing them to make an application for
what they want to do with the understanding that it requires a rezoning and
a Future Land Use Map amendment.
Commissioner Frankel moved to approve Ordinance No. 05-19 on Second
and Final Reading. It was seconded by Commissioner Boylston. A roll
call vote was taken and the motion carried a vote of 4-1, with Mayor
Petrolia dissenting.
approved
8.B.19-538 ORDINANCE NO. 06-19: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
REZONING AND RE-DESIGNATING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) DISTRICT TO CENTRAL
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BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT, WITHIN THE CENTRAL CORE
SUB-DISTRICT; SAID LAND IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE AND SE 3RD
AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
AMENDING "CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ZONING MAP, JUNE 29,
2017" AND FURTHER AMENDING THE CENTRAL CORE
SUB-DISTRICT AND REGULATING MAPS IN SECTION 4.4.13,
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ACCORDINGLY;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING)
Recommendation:Consider Ordinance No. 06-19, rezoning from Community Facilities (CF)
to Central Business (CBD) District a 0.433± acre parcel of land located at
the southwest corner of East Atlantic Avenue and SE 3rd Avenue.
Sponsors:Development Services Department
Agenda Cover Report
Current Zoning Map
Proposed Zoning Map
PZB Staff Report
Public Notce Provided with PZB action
Ord 06-19
Ipic Ltr to Delray 4.26.19
Porten Companies letter of support
Tin Roof letter of support
Attachments:
Commissioner Boylston moved to approve Ordinance No. 06-19 on
Second and Final Reading. It was seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor
Bathurst. A roll call vote was taken and all were in favor and the motion
carried 4-1, with Mayor Petrolia dissenting.
approved
9. FIRST READINGS:
9.A. None
10. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
A. City Manager
Interim City Manager de Jesus stated the week of December 10, 2018
the City received an annoymous complaint that there was a serious life
safety issue in downtown Delray Beach saying that "it is only going to
get worse because Santacon coming that weekend and we know what
Santacon has brought in the past." At that time, Interim City Manager de
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Jesus stated he was in the role as Fire Chief and he directed the Fire
and Life Safety Bureau to go downtown and begin to communicate with
these restaurants that were listed on the Santacon advertising as stops
along the way and remind them that the City will not tolerate what
happened last year. Interim City Manager de Jesus stated the City had
a great meeting with all the businesses.
Interim City Manager de Jesus stated last week and the week before,
he made several options to the mangement of the businesses: (1) the
City will pull out as long as they start functioning as they are licensed to
function as a restaurant (there was no willingness to do that), (2) the City
will pull out, however, if the City does spot checks and a business is
over occupancy, the City is not going back through this same process,
but instead the City will go straight to what the City Code requires them
to do which is to shut the business down. Interim City Manager de
Jesus stated if $5,000, $6,000 or $7,000 is an expensive bill for a
month, shutting a business down for one evening is probably going to
be more expensive than that.
Interim City Manager de Jesus stated the only thing that is going to
make the issue go away is compliance regardless of what license or
permit the City Commission chooses to grant them based on whatever
changes the City Commission may or may not consider and whatever
the businesses are they will have an occupant load and by law the City
will have to enforce.
B. City Attorney
The City Attorney stated she received a response from MatchPoint on
the City's counter-offer and noted their response was "see you in trial"
and she assumes that MatchPoint rejected the City's counter-offer. The
City Attorney stated she has court on this tomorrow and will keep the
City Commission posted.
C. City Commission
For the record, Commissioner Frankel announced the passing of
former City Commission candidate and a frequent City Commission
critic Dr. Victor Kirson.
Secondly, Commissioner Frankel stated tomorrow Vice Mayor Johnson
is going to be recognized by the Palm Beach County League of Cities
Commissioner Boylston stated there was a request from the Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) to have a Workshop and as we move
forward, that it be us verse the problem not us verse each other.
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Commissioner Boylston stated the EJS Block Party was great.
Commissioner Boylston congratulated Kaufman Lynn Construction for
winning the South Florida Business Journal coolest office.
Vice Mayor Johnson stated she is happy to be working with her fellow
Commissioners and is also happy to see a former Mayors and two
former City Commissioners speak tonight.
Mayor Petrolia also commented about the passing of Dr. Victor Kirson.
Secondly, Mayor Petrolia she supports whatever Interim City Manager
de Jesus feels is necessary for the downtown establishments.
Lastly, Mayor Petrolia stated with respect to iPic, although she voted
against what the majority of the rest of the City Commission decided to
vote for, she wants nothing but success with Mr. Hashemi's operations.
Mayor Petrolia explained she sits in a very different seat because
having sat on the City Commission previously, she went through that
and understood where it began. Mayor Petrolia stated she feels it
would be wrong not to stick with the decision that was made previously
because there was a reason for it then. Mayor Petrolia stated she
appreciates the support of her colleagues for understanding where she
stands and where the rest of the City Commission stands with respect
to iPic.
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Petrolia adjourned
the regular meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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