01-23-96 JANUARY 23, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Thomas E.
Lynch in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, January 23, 1996.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner Ken Ellingsworth
Commissioner David Randolph
Commissioner Barbara Smith
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and
City Attorney Susan A. Ruby
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Michael
McClure, West Park Baptist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4. Agenda Approval.
Mayor Lynch noted the addition of Item 9.P., CONTRACT
ADDITION FOR MANSARD ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION NO. 4 by
addendum and the addition of Item 9.Q. WORLD PEACE INTERNATIONAL
to the Regular Agenda.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the agenda as amend-
ed, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the Minutes of the Regu-
lar Meeting of January 9, 1996, and the Special Meeting of Janu-
ary 16, 1996, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Com-
mission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations:
6.A. Recognizing and commending Richard Elasik, Barry
Martindale and Mike Miller
Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation recogniz-
ing and commending Richard Elasik, Barry Martindale and Mike
Miller (three Florida Power & Light employees) for their heroic
actions in response to an endangered child and the threat of
severe property damage. Richard Elasik, Barry Martindale and
Mike Miller came forward to accept the proclamation.
6.B. Recoqnizinq and commendinq Tim Onnen for his years of
service on the Code Enforcement Board
Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation to Tim
Onnen for his dedicated service to the City of Delray Beach. Tim
Onnen came forward to accept the proclamation.
C. OF NOTE:
Reco.gnizinq and commendinq Jerry Janaro, outgoing
Chairman of the Board of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of
Commerce
Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation honoring Jerry
Janaro in recognition of his many accomplishments and years of
dedicated service to his community through the Greater Delray
Beach Chamber of Commerce.
7. Presentations:
7.A. "100 Years of Education in Delray Beach" - Joe Gillie,
Old School Square
Joe Gillie, Director of Old School Square, discussed
the special event. He explained that Old School Square will
anchor the century of education celebration in the City of Delray
Beach and focus primarily on a series of events throughout this
year which honor the City's educational heritage as well as build
for a stronger educational future. Mr. Gillie announced that the
educational centennial will kick-off Friday, January 26, 1996, at
Old School Square with a performance of Zora Neale Hurston at
8:00 p.m in the Crest Theatre.
7.B. Delray Holiday Toy Drive Presentation - Perry
DonFrancisco
Perry DonFrancisco, on behalf of the Holiday Toy Drive
Committee, presented a check in the amount of $4,300 to Joe
Dragon, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, to be used
for the acquisition of skill building materials for the children
in the After School Program.
1. Proclamation recognizing and commending Sean
Anderson, Perry DonFrancisco, Cathy Hazard, Lisa
Henderson, Jennifer Ardito and Lori Denosky for
their dedication to the Holiday Toy Drive and the
After School Program.
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Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation recogniz-
ing Sean Anderson of the Kids & Cops Committee, Perry
DonFrancisco of Boston's & Delray Citizens for Delray Police,
Cathy Hazard of Leadership/Adelphia Cable T.V., Lisa Henderson of
Delray Community Hospital, and Jennifer Ardlto and Lori Denosky
of Office Depot for their dedication and hard work in making the
Holiday Toy Drive and After School Program a great success.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager recommends approval.
8.A. REMOVED.
8.B. JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT/SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION TO
SERVE THE LEE PROPERTY: Approve an agreement between the City
and Lee's Crossing - Delray Beach Limited Partnership for funding
the sanitary sewer extension along Franwood Drive to serve the
Lee property located west of and adjacent to Kingsland Pines
Subdivision on the west side of Gallagher Road.
8.C. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/DELRAY BEACH HOUSING REN-
AISSANCE PROGRAM: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding among
program participants, including Policies and Procedures, that
will govern the Delray Beach Housing Renaissance Program.
8.D. REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY: Approve revisions to City
Policy and Procedure Number BP-2, "Investment Policy and Proce-
dures''.
8.E. RESOLUTION NO. 8-96: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for abatement action required to board up an unsafe build-
ing at 315 N.W. 12th Avenue.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 8-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 7.8, "UNSAFE BUILDINGS" OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE ~ITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTION
REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON LAND(S)
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH;
SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY
TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE
COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
RECORDING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING
SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 8-96 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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8.F. RESOLUTION NO. 9-96: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for abatement action required to board up an unsafe build-
ing at 338 N.W. 4th Avenue.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 9-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 7.8, "UNSAFE BUILDINGS", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTION
REGARDING AN UNSAFE BUILDING ON LAND(S)
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH;
SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY
TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE
COST OF SUCH ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO
BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING
OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 9-96 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.G. RESOLUTION NO. 10-96: Approve a resolution assessing
costs for abatement action required to remove five abandoned
vehicles on properties throughout the City.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 10-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 90 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS FOR
ABATING NUISANCES BY REMOVING JUNKED AND/OR
ABANDONED VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY
THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING SAID COSTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST ON
ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO
BE A LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING
OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 10-96 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
8.H. FINAL PLAT/SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: Approve
the final boundary plat for the South County Mental Health Center
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located on the east side of Military Trail immediately south of
the Linton Oaks Square center.
8.I. FINAL PLAT/DARREN'S RIDGE: Approve the final boundary
plat for Darren's Ridge, a proposed eight unit rental apartment
development generally located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Avenue "C" with Florida Boulevard.
8.J. EMERGENCY REPAIR/LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION PUMP
STATION: Approve emergency bid award in the amount of $18,442 to
Sullivan Electric and Pump, Inc. for emergency repairs to the
irrigation pump system at Lakeview Golf Course, with funding from
446-4761-572-63.90.
8.K. RESOLUTION NO. 4-96: Approve a resolution expressing
the City Commission's consent to Palm Beach County's abandonment
of an ingress and egress easement being generally located across
land between Lake Ida Road and Lake Ida Park.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 4-96:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS
CONSENT TO PALM BEACH COUNTY'S ABANDONMENT OF
THE INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT ACROSS LAKE
IDA ROAD AND LAKE IDA PARK AS MORE PARTICU-
LARLY DESCRIBED IN THE EXHIBITS TO THE PETI-
TION TO ABANDON EASEMENT, ATTACHED TO THIS
RESOLUTION, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 4-96 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
8.L. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Bid award to Hector Turf through State Contract
for the purchase of two Toro Groundmaster 325D 72"
mowers, in the amount of $24,110 from
501-3312-591-64.20.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch
- Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
9.A. APPEAL OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DECISION: Con-
sider an appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's action to
deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for the properties located
at 2 East Atlantic Avenue and 11 South Swinton Avenue. QUASI-JU-
DICIAL PROCEEDING
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The City Attorney stated this item will be conducted as
a Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to
give testimony on this item.
Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, entered all the
Planning and Zoning Department's file on this project, including
the City's Comprehensive Plan, the City's LDR Section 4.5.1 and
the Delray Beach Design Guidelines into the record.
The Board recommended that the proposal be tabled to
allow the applicant to return with revised plans which would be
compatible to the criteria for alterations. This suggestion was
unacceptable to the applicant. The letter of appeal outlining
the applicant's arguments for reversing the HPB decision is
included with the background documentation.
John P. Johnson, Director of the Palm Beach County
Historic Preservation Board and Chairman of the City's Historic
Preservation Board, submitted the pertinent page in the Secretary
of Interior Standards as it relates to commercial building store-
fronts as Exhibit #1, identified the poster as City's Exhibit #2,
a photo as City Exhibit #3, and the proposed elevations as City
Exhibit #4. Mr. Johnson stated he is available, as are the
members and staff of the Historic Preservation Board, to work
with the owners of these buildings to create a design that is
within the guidelines required by the ordinance. He is request-
ing the Commission to uphold the decision of the Board and give
this property owner another opportunity to make a more appropri-
ate redevelopment proposal.
Pat Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner, stated she is
available to answer any questions regarding this redevelopment.
Mayor Lynch declared the public hearing open.
Michael Weiner, attorney speaking on behalf of the
applicant, explained the facts for the reason of the appeal and
submitted appellants Exhibit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 into the
record. He noted that the Comprehensive Plan supports the ap-
peal. He made reference to the LDR 4.5.1. (E) Section 3, City's
Exhibit #3, along with making reference to the Secretary's Stan-
dards. Mr. Weiner stated the applicant is asking for a Mediter-
ranean Revival. He feels the burden of proof is met, demonstrat-
ed that the appropriate interpretation of the rules and regula-
tions in the Comprehensive Plan support their position, and in
fact this will improve the City and will show some type of treat-
ment towards the details of the historical nature of the area.
Michael Kravit, architect, submitted his credentials
and explained that this building is not on the National Register
and is not a documented building. He reviewed the photo (Appel-
lant's Exhibit #1). He stated he wants to create a building that
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is going to have a curb appeal that will bring retail and profes-
sional people to that building and yet keep within the intent of
the historic preservationist criteria allowing them to bring a
style of architecture that is acceptable under Federal guidelines
that the City will have something to be proud of. He made refer-
ence to a building at 222 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray that is
currently being renovated which has the same architectural ele-
ments that is intended for this building (i.e. storefront vernac-
ular). He stated the color palette complies with the color
palette of the Historic Preservation Board. In the photograph of
the original building, Mr. Kravit feels there is insufficient
evidence to determine the historic significance of the building.
No one came forward to speak in favor or in opposition
of the appeal.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Mr. Randolph expressed concern regarding the compati-
bility of the colors with Old School Square and the area in
general. He stated this area is a focal point for entering into
the downtown area. If approaching from the western section, the
first thing that is seen is the building in the condition that it
is currently in. He asked the architect if there are any plans
do soften the looks of the building.
Mr. Weiner stated that most of the colors have been
chosen to be compatible with Old School Square.
Mr. Kravit stated that modifying the colors would not
be a problem and he would be more than happy to choose one of the
other color schemes. As far as the west side facade along
Swinton Avenue, he is trying to create an entry quarter that will
be more inviting to people.
Mr. Ellingsworth asked if the color green matches the
color around the windows at Old School Square? In response, Mr.
Kravit stated that the colors are very close and he would not
have a problem with matching the colors completely if the Commis-
sion so desires.
Dr. Alperin asked if the Design Guidelines require that
this building be restored back to the character that was origi-
nally designed? In response, Pat Cayce stated that this requires
that it has a sensitive rehabilitation and restoration including
in the guidelines are the Secretary of Interior Standards and one
of those Secretary of Interior Standards states that each proper-
ty shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place,
and use. Also, the Board had no problem with adding the four
windows. Dr. Alperin asked if should a design not be in direct
character to the original design, but still fit into the charac-
ter of that period, does the standards allow for such a change?
In response, Ms. Cayce stated that the standards would allow for
such a change.
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Staff feels it would be very easy to do a compatible
and sympathetic renovation. Ms. Cayce stated that this building
happens to be one of the oldest buildings on Atlantic Avenue and
was never Mediterranean Revival.
Michael Weiner, representing applicant, presented his
closing summary.
John Johnson, architect, presented his closing state-
ment.
Dr. Alperin feels that a compromise can be reached and
does not feel comfortable with the letter. He recommends to
uphold the decision.
Mr. Randolph wished they had talked more regarding this
issue and restrained from voting at this time.
Mr. Ellingsworth asked the City Attorney if the recom-
mendation of HPB is upheld tonight, would the applicant have an
opportunity to come back and have the two parties discuss in more
depth and try to refine one or two minor differences that appear
to be holding this up? In response, the City Attorney stated the
applicant can always present a new application for a Certificate
of Appropriateness (COA) to the Historic Preservation Board.
Mrs. Smith stated this is a very vital corner and
concurs with Mr. Ellingsworth's suggestion.
Mr. Weiner requested to table this item for 15-20
minutes.
At this point, the Commission moved to Item 9.D. of the
Regular Agenda.
9.D. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY/PETER'S STONE
CRABS, LTD.: Consider a license agreement with Peter's Stone
Crabs, Ltd. for the use of two parking spaces on Atlantic Avenue
to allow a valet parking service to operate in front of the
restaurant.
David Tolces, Assistant City Attorney, stated Peter's
Stone Crab, Ltd. is requesting to use two of the parking spaces
on the north side of Atlantic Avenue, east of 4th Avenue, to
operate a valet parking service. This agreement would allow
Peter's Stone Crabs, Ltd. to use two parking spaces between the
hours of 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. from Tuesday through Sunday.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the License Agreement for
the use of right-of-way with Peter's Stone Crabs, Ltd. to provide
for the use of two parking spaces in front of Peter's Stone
Crabs, Ltd. from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday through
Sunday, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
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Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
11. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items from the
Public - Immediately following Public Hearings.
ll.A. City Manager's response to prior public comments and
inquiries.
In response to Mr. Millanise's concern regarding the
dumping of debris within the road right-of-way along Germantown
Road, the City Manager stated that the City had Waste Management
remove the debris and post "No Dumping" signs. In response to Mr
Millanise's concern regarding the poor conditions of the hedges
located south of the Palm Cove development along Old Germantown
Road, the City Manager stated the City is in the process of
working on it and will report back on this matter at a later
date.
In response to Mrs. Finst's concern regarding the Kraft
facility and the condition of the landscaping along Congress
Avenue, the City Manager stated the Kraft facility has been
cleaned up. Code Enforcement had already been working with the
property owner prior to the matter being brought up at the Com-
mission meeting.
Regarding Ms. Beer's concern regarding the issue of the
rabid raccoons, the City Manager stated the City is currently
working with the County; however, this matter has not yet been
resolved. The County may do some trapping in conjunction with
municipalities. At this point, the County has made no decision.
In reference to Mr. Eckerle's suggestion of installing
a bicycle rack in front of City Hall, the City Manager stated the
City is looking into several different locations and a recommen-
dation will be forthcoming.
In response to Mr. Kamarata's concern regarding the
need for additional street lights in the Tropic Palms area, the
City Manager stated the City has scheduled a meeting with Florida
Power and Light to discuss any and all possibilities of increased
lighting. The City has mapped all the street lights and an
inspection of the area has been completed. There are other
problems with tree limbs hiding light fixtures and over grown
trees causing wires to break and not to be reconnected and sever-
al locations where fixtures need to be installed. In the past,
areas in Tropic Palms needing street lights have been denied by
homeowners. The City has had problems with homeowners denying
the request for easement for Florida Power and Light to run power
lines out to the street. The City will again attempt to have the
the easements signed in the areas where they are needed. The
City will look into taking some of the easements to the Homeown-
ers Association to enlist their assistance in obtaining ease-
ments.
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Regarding the tar droppings on South Federal Highway
and Linton Boulevard, the City Manager stated the City has been
in contact with the Operations Supervisor of Hardrives and as
soon as there is a warm day, a crew will be sent out to scrape up
the asphalt. The Operations Supervisor advised that it would not
be a good idea to try to scrape the asphalt when it is cold
because it would cause damage to the existing roadway.
Regarding Mr. Kamarata's last concern regarding the
street signage on Avocet Road, the City Manager stated the City
will be installing a sign advising traffic going west on Avocet
of the Bluebird intersection. The speed limit signs are appro-
priately located. If the sign that Mr. Kamarata suggested be
moved was indeed moved, then it would not be properly located for
the traffic that is suppose to be informing of the speed limit.
In response to Jean Beer's concern about the Quasi-Ju-
dicial Hearings for conditional uses on the Regular Agenda, the
City Manager stated that on tonight's agenda the first item is
called a Quasi-Judicial proceeding to distinguish between a
Quasi-Judicial Hearing. He suggested that any concerned citizens
could ask the Planning and Zoning Board to consider whether or
not conditional uses should be made subject to a public hearing.
As they are now, they are not a public hearing even though the
City has to proceed to the Quasi-Judicial Hearing rules.
Lastly, regarding the status of the installation of
hurricane shutters on City Hall, the City Manager stated that the
City has checked into having an architect design a shell for the
two-story portion of City Hall which the City will do in lieu of
shutters. The City has received those qualification packages and
at the next meeting should have a recommendation regarding the
selection of an architect to proceed with the project.
At this point, the Commission returned to Item 9.A. of
the Regular Agenda.
John Johnson stated he saw another design that he would
like the opportunity to recommend to the Historic Preservation
Board.
Michael Weiner stated that if the motion is passed
tonight, he would like direction from the Commission to let the
Historic Preservation Board know the support that the Commission
is giving to the resolution based upon these plans. The City
Attorney stated this would not be appropriate; however, postpone-
ment of the vote would be sufficient. Mr. Weiner stated he will
go back to HPB with these plans and if there is difficulties,
then the appeal could be appealed.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commis-
sion to postpone the appeal of the Historic Preservation Board
decision until the workshop meeting of February 13, 1996.
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Mr. Ellingsworth moved to postpone the vote and go back
to the Historic Preservation Board with the new information and
bring back to the Commission at the Special/Workshop meeting of
February 13, 1996, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the Commission returned to Item ll.B.,
Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the Public.
ll.B.1. Clifford Durden, 702 E. Chatelaine Boulevard, repre-
senting the Concerned Citizens Coalition of Delray Beach, ex-
pressed concern over the dismissal of the Delray Beach Housing
Authority Executive Director Deborah Castellow. He asked that
the Commission analyze what happened and find a solution to the
situation.
At this point, the time being 7:30 p.m., the Commission
moved to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the
agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.A. ORDINANCE NO. 2-96: An ordinance rezoning the old
Miller Dodge property at 1900 North Federal Highway from AC
(Automotive Commercial) District to SAD (Special Activities
District). Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance
on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled
to be held at this time. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 2-96:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED AC (AUTOMOTIVE
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT IN THE SAD (SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES DISTRICT); SAID LAND BEING COMMON-
LY KNOWN AS THE MILLER DODGE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1900 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, AS MORE PAR-
TICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ESTABLISHING THE
USES ALLOWED FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY UNDER
THE SAD ZONING; GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL
WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EXPIRATION DATE OF THE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
DISTRICT ZONING CLASSIFICATION; AND AMENDING
"ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994";
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 2-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
The City Attorney stated this item will be conducted as
a Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals who wished to
give testimony on this item.
Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, entered all the
Planning and Zoning documents that are contained in the file for
this project into the record.
The Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at
public hearing on December 19, 1995, and voted 4 to 0 to recom-
mend that the SAD zoning be approved. At first reading on Janu-
ary 9th, the Commission approved a waiver to the 15 ft. perimeter
setback requirement on the south side of the property due to
encroachment of existing buildings.
Staff is recommending approval of Ordinance No. 2-96 on
second and final reading, based upon positive findings with
respect to section 3.1.1. (Required Findings), Section 3.3.2
(standards for Rezoning Actions), and Section 2.4.5(D) (5) (c) of
the Land Development Regulations, and policies of the Comprehen-
sive Plan.
Mayor Lynch declared the public hearing open.
Wendell H. Miller, applicant, stated that this property
has been vacant since 1988 and is presently in an unsightly
condition. He plans to rezone the property in such a way to have
some flexibility both in keeping the automotive commercial zoning
on the property and adding to it a general commercial zoning.
This will allow the applicant to utilize the property for the
existing business (patio furniture store) and allow for the
expansion of the business to accommodate some other uses for the
area.
There being no one else who wished to give testimony on
this item, the public hearing was closed.
Discussion by the Commission ensued.
Mayor Lynch strongly supports the rezoning of this
property.
Mr. Randolph inquired as to whether the applicant has
plans to immediately improve this parcel. Mr. Miller stated that
the building will be renovated immediately. In addition, there
will be extensive landscaping and irrigation.
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Mr. Randolph moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2-96 on
Second and FINAL Reading including the 15 foot waiver, seconded
by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Prior to the vote, Dr. Alperin noted the three year
termination of the Special Activities District (SAD) zoning.
10.B. ORDINANCE NO. 1-96: SECOND READING/SECOND PUBLIC
HEARING for an ordinance amending LDR Section 4.4.9(D) by adding
the sale and service of all terrain vehicles and personal water-
craft (waverunners, jet skis) as a conditional use in the General
Commercial zoning district. Prior to consideration of passage of
this ordinance on Second and PINAL Reading, a second public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 1-96:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
SECTION 4.4.9, "GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
DISTRICT", SUBSECTION 4.4.9(D), "CONDITIONAL
USES AND STRUCTURES ALLOWED", OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, BY ADDING THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALL
TERRAIN VEHICLES AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
(WAVERUNNERS, JET SKIS) AS A CONDITIONAL USE;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 1-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Mayor Lynch declared the public hearing open.
Irene Feeney, 800 Canary Walk, strongly objects to the
exception of the code which namely adds: "the sale and service of
all terrain vehicles and personal watercraft (waverunners, jet
skis) as a conditional use" in the General Commercial Zoning
district and urged the Commission to reconsider the language of
this ordinance. She expressed concern over the intended hours of
operation for the business and feels if the City allows this
business to operate, it will not only add to the noise in the
area, but will be detrimental to the entire neighborhood.
There being no one else who wished to give testimony on
this item, the public hearing was closed.
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Mrs. Smith moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1-96 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr Ellingsworth. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs.
Smith - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.C. ORDINAI~CE NO. 6-96: An ordinance amending Chapter 96,
"Fire Safety and Emergency Services", Section 96.66, "Emergency
Medical Transportation Fees", of the City Code to revise the fee
schedule for emergency medical transportation in accordance with
the Inflation Index Charge for 1996. Prior to consideration of
passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 6-96:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 96, "FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SER-
VICES'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 96.66,
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FEES",
SUBSECTION 96.66(A), TO REVISE THE FEE SCHED-
ULE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INFLATION INDEX CFIARGE
FOR 1996; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENER-
AL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 6-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 6-96 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph
- Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.D. ORDINANCE NO. 3-96: An ordinance rezoning Tract A,
Tract L-2, and a portion of Tract R, Congress Park South Replat,
from PCC (Planned Commerce Center) District to MIC (Mixed Indus-
trial and Commercial) District. The subject property is located
south of Atlantic Avenue on the west side of Congress Avenue and
contains 5.35 acres. Prior to consideration of passage of this
ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been
scheduled to be held at this time. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 3-96:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED PCC (PLANNED
COMMERCE CENTER) DISTRICT IN THE MIC (MIXED
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT; SAID
LAND BEING TRACT A, TRACT L-2, AND A PORTION
OF TRACT R, CONGRESS PARK SOUTH REPLAT,
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CONGRESS AVENUE,
SOUTH OF ATLANTIC AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULAR-
LY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 3-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
The City Attorney stated that this item will be con-
ducted as a Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals wishing to
give testimony on this item.
Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, entered all the
Planning and Zoning documents that are contained in the file for
this project into the record.
The existing land use is 77,800 square foot warehouse
and office structure with associated parking and landscaping.
This is a City-intiated rezoning to accommodate the existing
industrial building which became nonconforming under the PCC
zoning when Levenger rezoned its project from PCC to MIC in
October, 1995.
The Planning and Zoning Board considered this item at
public hearing on December 19, 1995, and voted 4 to 0 to recom-
mend that the rezoning be approved. At first reading on January
9th, the Commission passed the ordinance by a vote of 4 to 0.
Mayor Lynch declared the public hearing open. There
being no one else who wished to give testimony on this item, the
public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3-96 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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10.E. ORDINANCE NO. 4-96: An ordinance rezoning Tract E,
Congress Park South (Municipal Golf Course storage and mainte-
nance facility), from PCC (Planned Commerce Center) District to
OSR (Open Space and Recreation) District. The subject property
is located south of Atlantic Avenue on the west side of Congress
Avenue and contains 0.87 acres. Prior to consideration of pas-
sage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time. QUASI-JUDI-
CIAL HEARING
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 4-96:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED PCC (PLANNED
COMMERCE CENTER) DISTRICT IN THE OSR (OPEN
SPACE AND RECREATION) DISTRICT; SAID LAND
BEING TRACT E OF CONGRESS PARK SOUTH, LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF CONGRESS AVENUE, SOUTH OF
ATLANTIC AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DE-
SCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994"; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 4-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
The City Attorney stated that this will be conducted as
a Quasi-Judicial Hearing.
The City Clerk swore in those individuals wishing to
give testimony on this item.
Diane Dominguez, Planning Director, entered all the
Planning and Zoning documents that are contained in the file for
this project into the record.
Mayor Lynch declared the public hearing open. There
being no one else who wish to give testimony on this item, the
public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4-96 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs.
Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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10.F. ORDINANCE NO. 5-96: An ordinance amending Chapter 35,
"Employee Policies and Benefits", Section 35.037, "Collective
Bargaining; Approval or Rejection", of the City Code to bring the
code into compliance with state law. Prior to consideration of
passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 5-96:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 35, "EMPLOYEE POLICIES AND BENEFITS",
SUBHEADING "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, SEC-
TION 35.037, "COLLECTIVE BARGAINING; APPROVAL
OR REJECTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMEND-
ING SUBSECTION 35.037(B) AND BY CREATING A
NEW SUBSECTION 35.0425, "FINANCIAL URGENCY",
TO CONFORM THE CITY'S ORDINANCES TO STATE
LAW, PROVIDING THAT IN THE EVENT A FINANCIAL
URGENCY REQUIRES MODIFICATION OF A COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT THAT THE IMPACT BE
NEGOTIATED, AND THAT CERTAIN PROCEDURES BE
FOLLOWED; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE; A SAVING CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 5-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compli-
ance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to adopt Ordinance No. 5-96 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the Commission moved to the First Read-
ings portion of the agenda.
12. FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 7-96: An ordinance rezoning a 7.84 acre
parcel of land from R-1-A (Single Family Residential) District to
CF (Community Facilities) District for the Full Gospel Assembly
Church. The subject property is located at the southwest corner
of S.W. 10th Street and Swinton Avenue. If passed, a quasi-judi-
cial/public hearing will be held on February 6, 1996.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 7-96:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED R-1-A (SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT IN THE CF (COM-
MUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SoW. 10TH STREET AND SWINTON AVENUE, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING
"ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1994";
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 7-96 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
Dan Carter, landscape architect representing the prop-
erty owners, stated he is willing to answer any necessary ques-
tions.
Dr. Alperin inquired as to what the architect plans to
do with the northern parcel? In response, Mr. Carter stated this
will probably be a playground for the facility. Diane Dominguez,
Planning Director, stated that currently this is not in the
proposed plan. Dr. Alperin stated he is fully aware that there
is no proposal being presented; however, he is wondering if it is
appropriate to change that part of the zoning since it is in a
residential area. Dr. Alperin stated there is no way to tell
whether the property will be used for the church or whether it
will be a residential piece that may eventually be sold. The
City Manager asked Ms. Dominguez if the church owns the houses
and why are the homes zoned residential? In response, Ms.
Dominguez, stated that the intention is to use them for residen-
tial purposes.
The City Attorney stated this item will be before
Commission on February 6, 1996, as a Quasi-Judicial Hearing for
further discussion.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve Ordinance No. 7-96 on
FIRST Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Com-
mission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the Commission moved to Item 9.B. of the
Regular Agenda.
9.B. REQUEST FOR TIME FRAME EXTENSION FOR REDUCED WATER AND
SEWER CONNECTION FEES/NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROPERTY (CARR):
Consider a request for a 60 day extension to the time frame
established by Annexation Agreement for reduced water and sewer
connection fees for the Carr property addressed as 2101 North
Federal Highway.
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Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the request of a 90
day time frame extension for reduced water and sewer connection
fees for the Carr property, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.C. 1996 LEGENDS TENNIS TOURNAMENT AGREEMENT/LIDDUN INTER-
NATIONAL, INC.: Consider an agreement between the City and
Liddun International, Inc. for the 1996 Legends Tennis Tournament
to be held December 7-8, 1996, at the Municipal Tennis Center.
Mayor Lynch asked for clarification of the agreement
and questioned whether the County usage of the tennis stadium
would be restricted from October 1, 1996 through February 1,
1997. The City Manager stated the County's agreement is subordi-
nate with the Liddun agreement. Mayor Lynch asked whether the
City will be put in jeopardy if the County is allowed to use the
tennis stadium. The City Attorney suggested that the Commission
consider modifying the agreement to reflect that the City be
protected with their relationship to the County.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the 1996 Legends Tennis
Tournament Agreement with Liddun International, Inc. subject to
additional language, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.E. SANITARY SEWER ALTERNATIVES/N.E. 1ST COURT UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT: Consider gravity flow sanitary sewer
alternatives as part of the N.E. 1st Court utility improvements
project.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the gravity flow sanitary
sewer alternatives as part of the N.E. 1st Court utility improve-
ments project, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO
ACQUIRE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: Consider a proposal from the Commu-
nity Redevelopment Agency for acquisition of City property locat-
ed at 17 N.W. 5th Avenue (commonly known as the Shatz property).
Kevin Egan, Chairman of the CRA, stated the CRA is
working with Parker's Kitchen on the redevelopment of the Shatz
property located at N.W. 5th Avenue. In an effort to make this
redevelopment area more economically viable, the CRA would like
the City to consider selling the Shatz property for the construc-
tion of a parking lot. Mayor Lynch asked Mr. Egan if this prop-
erty sells in the future as a commercial use, would the CRA agree
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to have the City share in the profits? In response, Mr. Egan
feels this would be fair and does not have a problem with this.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the request from the
Community Redevelopment Agency to acquire City owned property
located at 17 N.W. 5th Avenue (Shatz property), subject to a
caveat that if the property is sold in the future, the City
shares in the profit, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.G. U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE OFFER FOR CITY TO PURCHASE PROP-
ERTY AT 200 S.E. 10TH STREET: Consider the U.S. Marshals Service
offer to sell to the City property at 200 S.E. 10th Street for
the relocation of Rusty's Plumbing from its current location at
1191 South Dixie Highway.
The City Manager stated this is an interesting idea but
very costly. He stated that the only appropriate way to proceed
with this, would be for the City to acquire the property because
of the time factor. The other possibilities are redevelopment
activities, however, as a general purpose local government, the
City is not in power to engage in. He stated that perhaps the
City could create a mini CRA or expand the CRA.
The City Attorney stated there may be limits to what
the City can do to the building. Even as a mini CRA or a private
CRA, the City cannot give away public money for a private pur-
pose. The City Attorney stated there are some things which need
to be worked out.
Mayor Lynch suggested that the City Attorney look into,
but with the understanding that the City would need to see the
appraised value.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve giving the City Attorney
direction to proceed with the negotiations to purchase the Sun-
shine Tools property, with a purchase price not to exceed $80K,
but at appraised price if the appraised price is lower, and to
include appropriate environmental studies, seconded by Mrs.
Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.H. THE COP. NICHE REPLAT: Consider releasing the 24 foot
public access easement for recreational purposes across the north
end of The Corniche Replat in exchange for a like 24 foot ease-
ment across the south end of the replat, subject to approval by
the City Attorney of the necessary legal documents.
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The City Attorney stated that there may be some issues
which F.I.N.D. may require and noted that any conceptual approval
has to be subject to approval of F.I.N.D.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the Corniche replat,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch
- Yes; Mrs. Smith Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.I. REJECTION OF BIDS/GREENBRIER DRIVE UTILITY IMPROVE-
MENTS: Consider rejecting all bids received for the Greenbrier
Drive utility improvements project. The sanitary sewer portion
of the project has been eliminated. Only the water main portion
will be constructed, with the work to be done by City forces.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the rejection of all the
bids received for the Greenbrier Drive utility improvements
project, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch Yes; Mrs.
Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.J. CONTRACT ADDITION (C.O. ~i)/MURRAY LOGAN CONSTRUCTION:
Consider Contract Addition (C.O. #1) in the amount of $17,720 and
a 60 calendar day time extension to Murray Logan Construction for
miscellaneous repairs at Lift Stations 81 and 83; with funding
from 442-5178-536-61.83.
Mr. Randolph moved to approve the Contract Addition
(C.O. #1) in the amount of $17,620 and a 60 calendar day time
extension with Murray Logan Construction, seconded by Dr.
Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor
Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 5 to 0 vote.
9.K. RESERVED TEE TIME PROGRAM FOR HOTELS: Consider a
request to revise the reserved tee time program for hotel guests
to eliminate restrictions.
Brahm Dubin, General Manager of the Delray Beach Munic-
ipal Golf Course and Lakeview Golf Course, is requesting to
revise the reserved tee time program for hotel guests and elimi-
nate the restrictions on the golf course. Mr. Dubin is seeking
more flexibility in the policy in order to adjust to market
conditions.
The City Manager asked Mr. Dubin if he could eventually
develop some better perimeters so that people feel more comfort-
able with some firm guidelines. Furthermore, the City Manager
suggested a nine month trial period and then Mr. Dubin could come
back to the Commission before the next fiscal year.
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Mr. Randolph moved to approve the policy change as
requested, subject to a nine month trial period including staff's
recommendation that it does not negatively impact tee times
reserved for residents, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.L. APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD: Appoint
a member to the Planning and Zoning Board to fill an unexpired
term ending August 31, 1997. Mayor Lynch's appointment.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to appoint Robin Bird as a
member to the Planning and Zoning Board to fill an unexpired term
ending August 31, 1997, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs.
Smith - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.M. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Appoint an
alternate member to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired
term ending August 31, 1997. Dr. Alperin's appointment.
Dr. Alperin moved to appoint Janet Baron as an alter-
nate member to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term
ending August 31, 1997, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.N. APPOINTMENT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD: Appoint an
alternate member (layperson) to the Code Enforcement Board for a
three year term ending January 13, 1999. Dr. Alperin's appoint-
ment.
Dr. Alperin moved to appoint Barbara Holder as an
alternate member (layperson) to the Code Enforcement Board for a
three year term ending January 13, 1999, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.0. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACTIONS:
Consider accepting the actions and decisions made by the Site
Plan Review and Appearance Board at its meeting of January 10,
1996, subject to further consideration of the action to eliminate
the sidewalk requirement along Gleason Street.
The City Manager stated this item was placed on to-
night's agenda because he is concerned about eliminating the
sidewalk requirement along Gleason Street from the Gleason Street
townhomes. He stated that Gleason and Venetian get a significant
amount of pedestrian traffic and feels that it is appropriate for
a sidewalk to be put in.
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For clarification, Dr. Alperin reiterated that the City
Manager is requiring an appeal of the SPRAB decision on the
Gleason Street townhomes. The City Manager stated that this is
correct.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve the appeal of SPRAB's
action to eliminate the sidewalk along Gleason Street, and to ap-
prove the rest of the Land Development Board actions, seconded by
Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 5 to 0 vote.
9.P. CONTRACT ADDITION FOR MANSARD ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FIRE
STATION NO. 4: Consider contract addition in the amount of
$24,030.27 and 21 additional calendar days to the contract with
RPM General Contractors, Inc. for replacement of the wood shingle
mansard roof with an asphalt shingle roof at Fire Station No. 4.
Jose Aguila, Construction Manager, stated that during
the course of remodeling and addition work for Fire Station #4,
the contractor discovered a great deal of rot in the mansard.
Severe water damage was uncovered and as a result, several truss-
es were completely disintegrated. It is recommended that the
existing cedar shake shingles be removed, the mansard repaired
and reroofed with fungus resistant asphalt shingles. He stated
that there will be an additional cost of $840.00 for materials
making the total contract addition amount $24,870.27.
Discussion by the Commission followed.
Mr. Ellingsworth asked Mr. Aguila if the addition will
look exactly as it did before? In response, Mr. Aguila stated
that it will look exactly as it does now but instead of wood
shake asphalt shingles, fungus resistant asphalt shingles will be
used. Mr. Aguila noted that there is a twenty-five year warranty
on this material.
After discussion, Mr. Ellingsworth moved to approve the
Contract Addition as recommended by staff, seconded by Dr.
Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs.
Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
9.0. WORLD PEACE INTERNATIONAL, INC: The Prayer Society, a
world renown peace organization founded in Japan in 1955, will be
in Delray Beach February 3, 1996 with a representative from
Japan, and has requested a Peace Pole planting ceremony at 3:00
p.m.
Mayor Lynch stated that the World Peace Prayer Society,
a world renown peace organization founded in Japan in 1955, with
International Headquarters in New York City, has chosen to sup-
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port World Peace International and it's efforts with the selec-
tion of Delray Beach as a site for one of the 700 new plantings
across North America and Canada this year.
The City Manager stated that staff will recommend an
appropriate location for the Peace Pole planting ceremony and
will contact Stephen T. Kusper, President of World Peace Interna-
tional, Inc. and inform him that staff is working on an appropri-
ate location.
It was the consensus of the Commission to support, with
direction from Mayor Lynch for staff to come up with a recommen-
dation of an appropriate location for the Peace Pole planting
ceremony.
13. Comments and Inquiries on Non-Aqenda Items.
13.A. City Manager
In response to a previous inquiry from the Commission,
the City Manager distributed a memorandum from the Director of
Planning and Zoning concerning the public participation process
for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Comprehen-
sive Plan. In addition, he distributed a report on the current
status of the FAMU Band special event.
13.B. City Attorney
The City Attorney had no comments or inquiries.
13.C. City Commission
13.C.1. Dr. Alperin
Dr. Alperin commented that the Backroom had received an
approval for the use of a sidewalk in front of the business, but
apparently did not have the event. The City Manager advised that
they decided to stay inside.
Dr. Alperin asked if a report had been received back
from Mr. Hansen about the interlocal agreement with the School
Board for the Seacrest property? Robert Barcinski, Assistant City
Manager, reported that Mr. Hansen has been out ill and is still
working on it. A response is expected soon.
Regarding the Butler building on Lake Ida Road, Dr.
Alperin asked if the owner is complying, or making an attempt to
comply with the City code? Lula Butler, Director of Community
Improvement, reported that the owner is scheduled to come before
the Code Enforcement Board within the next two weeks. She noted
that the owner is continuing to do a lot of work without permits.
13.C.2. Mr. Ellingsworth
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Mr. Ellingsworth had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.3. Mr. RandolDh
Mr. Randolph had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.4. Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Smith had no comments or inquiries.
13.C.5. Mayor Lynch
Mayor Lynch reported that he had received a letter from
the Education Board concerning the naming of the park by the new
Orchard View Elementary School, and asking if there is interest
on the Commission's part in using this as a possible fund raiser.
The Mayor passed the letter along to staff to see if some type of
arrangement can be worked out with the School Board to possibly
raise some money through the naming of the park which could be
used for Playground equipment.
With respect to grants, Mayor Lynch asked if the City
is doing well in this area? The City Manager stated that the City
is doing very well.
Mayor Lynch commented that he had received a letter
from the Boca Hotel which is interested in working out a tennis
arrangement. He passed the letter along to the City Manager.
Mayor Lynch commented on two newspaper articles he had
received which favorably mentioned Delray Beach and the city's
turnaround. One of the articles was from a Sarasota newspaper
and the other was from Crain's Detroit Business, Michigan (May 1,
1995).
In reference to the issue on the Housing Authority
which had been brought up earlier in the meeting, Mayor Lynch
stated it is his understanding that while the Commission appoints
members to the Authority, once they are appointed they are regu-
lated by State statute and the Commission does not have the
authority to overturn or change decisions made by them; they
operate independently of the Commission. He suggested that the
City Attorney convey this information to Mr. Durden so that he
understands the Commission does not have the authority to take
further action on this matter.
There being no further business, Mayor Lynch declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
City/Clerk '
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ATTEST:
M A -O R
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the min-
utes of the meeting of said City Commission of January 23, 1996,
which minutes w~re formally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on ~4~u~3~J ~ /~ / ,
J Cit~ Q~erk
NOTE TO READER:
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Commission. They will become the official minutes only after
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