02-22-94 FEBRUARY 22, 1994
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Thomas
Lynch in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00
Tuesday, February 22, 1994.
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 Scott
Gress, Trinity Lutheran Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4. Agenda Approval. The City Manager reported that the
applicant has requested that Item 9.C. (Final Plat/Hancock Subdi-
vision) be removed from tonight's agenda and postponed to a
future meeting. It is also requested that Item 9.L. ("Sharing
For Excellence in Schools 1994" Plan) be moved forward on the
agenda. It was the consensus of the Commission to move Item 9.L.
forward to be placed between Items 9.A and 9.B. The City Manager
then requested that an additional item be added to the Regular
Agenda as Item 9.M., that being Change Order 93 for the reroofing
of Pompey Park.
The City Attorney noted that there is a minor modifica-
tion to Item 8oC. deleting references to taxes for a right-of-way
deed and recommended it be approved with that caveat. The City
Attorney requested that Items 8.P and 8.Q. be moved to the begin-
ning of the Regular Agenda.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of 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 Minu~es.
Mr. Ellingworth moved approval of the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of February 8, 1994, and the Special Meeting of
February 15, 1994, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations:
6.A. Girl Scout Week - March 6 to 12, 1994. Mayor Lynch
read and presented a proclamation proclaiming March 6 through 12,
1994 as Girl Scout Week and encouraged all citizens to support
the Girl Scout movement.
6.B. R~cQgnizing the Cleveland Family as the State of Flori-
da Tennis Association's 1993 Family of the Year. Mayor Lynch
read and presented a proclamation honoring the Cleveland Family
as the State of Florida Tennis Association's 1993 Family of the
Year. The Cleveland family came forward to accept the proclama-
tion, with Mr. Don Cleveland thanking the Commission on behalf of
his family.
7, Presentations:
7,A. Ms. Sherry Johnson - Center for Technology. Enterprise
~nd Development. Ms. Johnson pointed out that seated in the
audience tonight were the builders for the Center, members of the
Board of Directors and a majority of the 37 homeowners of the
program. She gave a brief presentation with emphasis on how the
program is an excellent example of community involvement and that
a second phase has been initiated with 71 individuals participat-
ing. Ms. Johnson expressed appreciation of the City's support
for the Center.
Mr. Sam McGhee, Executive Director for the Center,
reported that the Center was also awarded a grant and partnership
with Indiantown and will construct ten homes within that area.
Also, that Palm Beach County has chosen the Center's Incubator
Concept as a model for the County and will be helping with fund-
ing for that project.
7,B. MS, Tina Masciocchi - Deerfield Beach Community Rela-
tions Board. Purple Ribbon Campaign, Ms. Masciocchi stated that
the Urban League of Broward County and the Community Relations
Board of Deerfield Beach have been working together on the Purple
Ribbon Campaign. She emphasized that the Campaign creates an
awareness that crime and violence must be eliminated and that a
buy-back program for guns will be initiated in the very near
future. The Purple Ribbon Campaign has been created with the
hope that this campaign will become similar to that which the
yellow ribbons symbolized during the hostage crisis. Ms.
Masciocchi then distributed purple ribbons to the Commission.
8. CONSENT AGENDA. City Manager recommends approval.
8,A. APPOINTMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION./
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPO-TAC): Approve appointment of
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City Engineer Ralph Hayden to the Palm Beach County Metropolitan
Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee, with Senior
Planner Paul Dorling as alternate.
8,B. APPOINTMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE (IPARC): Approve appointment of Diane Dominguez to the
Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee.
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED/S.W. 10TH AVENUE: Accept a right-
of-way deed associated with the construction of S.W. 10th Avenue
between Linton Boulevard and S.W. llth Street.
8.D. RECEIPT OF INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT/PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY
24. 1994; Receive and file report of January 24, 1994, annual
Public Hearing mandated by the Comprehensive Plan, regarding
capital improvement needs throughout the City.
8.E. REPLAT/RIESKE SUBDIVISION; Approve replat for the
Rieske Subdivision located on S.E. 7th Avenue, north of S.E. 4th
Street, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(L).
8,F. FINAL PLAT/CLEARBROOK PARK: Approve the final plat for
Clearbrook Park, located on the west side of Homewood Boulevard
south of Atlantic Avenue, between Lago Del Rey and Woodlake
subdivisions.
8,G. RESOLUTION NO. 16-94/ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC EASEMENTS AT
CLEARBROOK PARK.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND
ABANDONING A TWELVE (12) FOOT WIDE UTILITY
EASEMENT, A TWELVE (12) WIDE SANITARY SEWER
UTILITY EASEMENT AND A TEN (I0) FOOT WIDE
WATER UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN A
PORTION OF THE PLAT OF LAGO DEL REY, PLAT II
A, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 39, PAGE 170; A
PORTION OF TRACTS A AND B, LAGO DEL REY,
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 30, PAGE 69, AND A
PORTION OF THE PLAT OF LAGO DEL REY, PLAT II
A, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 39, PAGE 170; AND A
PORTION OF PARCEL P, HIDDEN LAKE AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 63, PAGE 180 AND 181, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
(A copy of Resolution No. 16-95 is on file in the
official Resolution Book)
8.H. FINAL PLAT/LL PARK OF COMMERCE: Approve the replat of
Parcels B and C of the LL Park of Commerce located at the south-
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· east~ corner of north Congress Avenue and the Lake Worth Drainage
District's E-4 canal.
FINAL PLAT/HIGHLAND TRAILER PARK: Approve the replat
of Lot 170, Highland Trailer Park located at the northwest corner
of Barwick Road and Pine Grove Road.
8~J. WAIVER OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/MARINA DELRAY
DOCK: Approve a waiver to LDR Section 7.9.5(A) governing dock
projection from the seawall and Section 7.9.11(A) governing
projection of boat lifts.
8,K, WAIVER OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS/$~WGRASS CON-
~TRUCTION, INC. BOAT LIFT; Approve a waiver to LDR Section
7.9.11(A) governing projection of boat lifts to Sawgrass Con-
struction, Inc. for 1045 Del Haven Drive.
§,L, REOUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER-
ING CONSULTANT SERVICES: Authorize starting the selection pro-
cess for a Transportation Engineering Consultant for on-going
services in lieu of a.staff position for the Traffic Engineer.
8.M. GRANT REOUEST/COMMUNITY JUVENILE JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM; Authorize staff to apply for a grant of up to $100,000
from the Community Juvenile Justice Partnership Program aimed at
youth at risk.
8~No RATIFICATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL RE~IQNAL WAST~WATER
TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD ACTIONS TAKEN JANUARY ~0, 1994:
Ratify expending $1,840,000 for Sludge Process Modification;
awarding Executive Director a 4% raise effective 10/1/94; award-
ing contract to John J. Kirlin for Sludge Modification and Emer-
gency Chlorine Scrubber in the amount of $1,950,000; entering
three year contract for Sludge Hauling with J & J Baker Enter-
prises; authorizing purchase of Effluent Sample Pumps, two Chlo-
rination Flow Meters, Bowl Liner for Centrifuge and Lime Slurry
Pump; expending additional $71,000 for engineering, legal and
legislative costs associated with Reuse Water Project.
FUNDRAISING EVENT/DELRAY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATIQN~ Ap-
prove a Blues Festival fundraising effort for the Delray Mer-
~chants Association on March 12, 1994, from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight, hosted by West Side Liquors.
8.P. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA,
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA.
8.R, FINAL PAYMENT/FABRICATION PLUS; Approve Final Payment
in the amount of $21,350.00 to Fabrication Plus for architectural
fencing at the Delray Beach Tennis Center site, with funding from
the General Construction Fund, Tennis Center Stadium Phase II
(Account No. 334-4145-572-63.42).
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8,S. DEDUCTION OF MONIES/DEES CONTRACTING; Authorize deduc-
tion of $6,522.64 from monies owed to Dees Contracting to reim-
burse staff for paint overspray on cars, pay additional consult-
ing fees and phone charges which were incurred during construc-
tion.
~,T, SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 9/PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS. Inc.: Approve Service Authorization No. 9 in the
amount of $187,407.00 to the contract with Professional Engineer-
ing Consultants, Inc. for the N.E. Ground Water Storage Tank,
with funding from 1993 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond N.E. Storage
Tank (Account No. 440-5179-536-63.54).
8.U. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Bid Award - Multiple contracts for housing reha-
bilitation to the following low bid contractors: Ray
Graeve Construction (202 1/2 S.W. 13th Avenue) in the
amount of $20,000 and (620 Lake Ida Road) in the amount
of $20,000; South Florida Construction (234 S.W. llth
Avenue) in the amount of $11,427; with funding from
Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilita-
tion (Account No. 118-1963-554-49.19).
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the Consent Agenda
as amended, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA;
THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS WERE MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
9~A,A, (8~P), RESOLUTION NO, 13-94: A resolution declaring the
necessity for public improvements including improved sidewalks
and associated landscaping on N.E. 1st Avenue between N.E. 2nd
Street and N.E. 3rd Street and establishing a special assessment
district known as the Banker's Row Assessment District ("BRAD").
RESOLUTION NO. 13-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE
NECESSITY FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON N.E.
AVENUE BETWEEN N.E. 2ND STREET AND N.E. 3RD
STREET; REQUIRING THE DESIGN OF PLANS, SPECI-
FICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS; ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE BANKER'S ROW
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ("BRAD") TO INCLUDE THOSE
PROPERTIES LOCATED ON N.E. lST AVENUE BETWEEN
N.E. 2ND STREET AND N.E. 3RD STREET, DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF
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PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
NUMBER OF ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 13-94 is on file in the Offi-
cial Resolution Book)
The City Attorney pointed out that Exhibit A(s) for
both Resolution No. 13-94 and Resolution No. 14-94 have been
amended and provided to the City Clerk for attachment to the
resolutions respectively. She further stated that the reason for
moving these items to the regular agenda is to enable any affect-
ed property owner who wishes to do so the opportunity to give
public testimony. No one from the audience wishes to address the
Commission on this matter.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve Resolution No. 13-94,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor - Lynch; Mrs. Smith - Yes;
Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 - 0 vote.
9,A.B, (8.0.) .R L N N . 14- 4. A resolution declaring the
necessity for public improvements including street paving,
street-side parking and street lighting on N.E. 1st Avenue ~be-
tween N.E. 2nd Street and N.E. 3rd Street and establishing a
special assessment district known as the Banker's Row Assessment
District ("BRAD").
RESOLUTION NO. 14-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE
NECESSITY FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON N.Eo
AVENUE BETWEEN N.E. 2ND STREET AND N.Eo 3RD
STREET; REQUIRING THE DESIGN OF PLANS, SPECI-
FICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS; ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE BANKER'S ROW
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ("BRAD") TO INCLUDE THOSE
PROPERTIES LOCATED ON N.E. 1ST AVENUE BETWEEN
N°E. 2ND STREET AND N.E. 3RD STREET, DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF
PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE
NUMBER OFANNUAL INSTALLMENTS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 14-94 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for comments from affected
property owners. No one from the audience wished to address the
Commission on this matter.
Dr. Alperin moved to approve Resolution No. 14-94,
seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call the Commission
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~ 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.A, ~VIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS OF VARI-
OUS BOARDS: Consider accepting the actions and decisions made by
the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board and the Historic Pres-
ervation Board during the period February 7 through February 18,
1994.
Dr. Alperin moved to receive and file the report,
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.
Item 9.L. was moved forward on the agenda.
9.L. ADOPT "SHARING FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOLS 1994" PLAN:
Adopt 1994 update of the original 1990 plan.
Mr Bob Barcinski', Assistant City Manager, stated that
.after the Commission's last workshop meeting the document was
amended to reflect some editorial comments and is before the
Commission for consideration of approval and direction to staff
to forward the document to the School Board and VISIONS 2000.
Mayor Lynch noted that the three groups will hold a
joint meeting with a tentative date of March 23rd, 2:00 - 4:00
P.M..
Mr. Randolph moved for adoption of the Sharing for
Excellence in Schools 1994 Plan, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes.
Mrs. Smith - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
The Commission complimented staff and the Education
Board for a job well done.
9.B, RESQLUTION NO, 10-94: A Resolution authorizing the
City.to purchase a portion of the Blood's Grove property for the
purpose of providing a municipal park, and accepting the Contract
for Sale and Purchase between the Sellers and the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO PURCHASE FROM SELLER CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
DESCRIBED HEREIN, HEREBY INCORPORATING AND
ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT STATING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN
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THE SELLERS AND THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 10-94 is on file in the offi-
cial Resolution Book)
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for approval of Resolution No.
10-94, 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.
The City Manager emphasized that everyone involved has
worked very hard on this project and complimented Mr. Barcinski
for his excellent work in representing the City.
9.C. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
9.D. CONDITIONAL USE MODIPICATION/DELRAY SOUARE BINGO HALL:
Consider an appeal of the approval of a conditional use modifica-
tion granted by the Planning and Zoning Board for DelraY Square
Bingo Hall.
Mr. David Kovacs, Planning Director, stated that~condi-
tional use was granted some time ago and when the use was estab-
lished there was a request to modify the days the hours of opera-
tion. The Planning and Zoning Board approved the modification.
However, it was appealed at the February 8th regular meeting by
Dr. Alperin and is now before the Commission for consideration.
Mr. Roger Saberson, Attorney representing Delray Square
Bingo Hall, emphasized that the Planning and Zoning Board, by
unanimous vote, approved both the initial request and the modifi-
cation. He pointed out that there is abundant parking with 350
parking spaces which is far in excess of the 96 required; the
shopping center has over 1,100 parking spaces; there is no issue
regarding traffic impact; the use is in an existing building; it
is vested for traffic purposes; the use has already been approved
and there is just the modification for the consideration of
additional days and hours of operation.
Dr. Alperin explained the'rationale for his appeal of
this item, stating~that he felt there are~an abundance of bingo
facilities within the City. He expressed concern of the image
that the City is trying to portray, but also recognized the fact
that the use is basically for charities and did not want to re-
strict the use in that regard. Dr. Alperin suggested that he
would rather monitor the performance of the facility and addi-
tional traffic impact before any consideration of the expansion
of use (hours of operation).
Mr. Saberson stated that his client voluntarily put the
hours of operation on the original conditional use application
even though there is no limitation of hours required on the
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application form. He emphasized that because the hours of opera-
tion were listed on the original application, his clients had to
come back through the process and ask for the modification.
Mr. Randolph expressed concern of the facility operat-
ing on Sundays and if this was absolutely necessary, to consider
the use after the hour of 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the conditional use
modification, subject to the hours of operation on Sundays being
amended to 1:00 P.M., seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch
- No; Mrs. Smith - No; Dr. Alperin - No; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes.
Said motion FAILED on a 3 to 2 vote.
9~Eo EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN APpROV-
AL/HESS SERVICE STATION: Consider a request for an extension of
the expired Major Modification of a Conditional Use and Site Plan
for the Hess Gasoline Station located on the east side of Mili-
tary Trail, north of Atlantic Avenue, Delray Square Shopping
Center. ~
Mr. Dennis Koehler, Attorney, gave a brief presentation
and noted that Diane Dominguez,~ Principal Planner, did not have a
problem with the request for an eighteen month extension.
Mr. Randolph moved for approval of an 18 month exten-
sion to the Major Modification of a Conditional Use and Site
Plan, 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.F. FORMAL INITIATION OF CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMEND-
MENT 94-1~ Consider initiating Amendment 94-1 to the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan. Pursuant to LDR Section 9.2.1, "A
Plan Amendment shall only be initiated by formal action of the
City Commission."
Dr. Alperin moved for the initiation of Comprehensive
Plan Amendment 94-1 pursuant to the recommendation of the Plan-
ning and Zoning Board, 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 by a 5 to 0 vote.
9.G. REOUEST FOR CITY STAFF SUPPORT OF DELRAY BEACH CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE -- DELRAY AFFAIR; Consider request of The Delray
Beach Chamber of Commerce for staff support (use of City facili-
ties, trash collection, and street barricading) for Delray Affair
April 8 - 10, 1994.
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Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval, of the request from the
chamber of Commerce with the exceptions recommended in staff's
memorandum of February 15, 1994, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Prior to roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Ellingsworth noted that during a recent art show
held at Atlantic Plaza, a number of balloons were flying in
violation of the code. He suggested that this activity should be
monitored and enforced uniformly, thus allowing the same require-
ment for everyone.
Mayor Lynch questioned the anticipated cost of split-
ting the cost of Police protection and trash collection. Mr.
Barcinski responded that the City's share of anticipated costs
would be $4,800 for all services provided.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
It was the consensus of the Commission to move Item
9.K. forward on the agenda.
9.K REOUEST TO POSTPONE REZONING LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE:
Consider request to postpone ~ rezoning of the Lakeview Golf
Course.
The City Attorney stated that the postponement for the
rezoning of the Lakeview Golf Course was requested by the proper-
ty owners. Their rationale in proposing the delay is to be able
to give additional time for negotiations to take place without
the need of preparing for a rezoning hearing during the three
month interim.
Mayor Lynch felt that it would be a show of good faith
to grant the postponement to allow the additional time for nego-
tiations.
Ms. Nancy Stroud, Attorney representing the property
owners, thought that perhaps an agreement could be reached rela-
tive to the purchase of the property; thus, the request for the
90 day postponement. She did not feel there was a compelling
reason to go through the process of a rezoning at this time and
that all parties concerned could focus their concentration on
such an agreement.
After discussion, Mr. Ellingsworth moved to postpone
the rezoning of Lakeview Golf Course for ninety (90) days, with
Planning and Zoning Board consideration to take place in July,
1994, as opposed to April, 1994 as currently scheduled; 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 - No. Said motion passed with a 4
to 1 vote.
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· At this point, the time being 7:00 P.M., the Commission moved to
the duly advertised Public Hearing portion of the agenda.
10, PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10,A, ORDINANCE NQ, ~-94~ An ordinance modifying the Commu-
nity Redevelopment Plan for the City of Delray Beach to account
for certain changes which have occurred since the last amendment
of the Plan, to account for modification or completion of project
components, and to provide for the addition of several new pro-
grams to the Plan.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 5-94:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, MODIFYING THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, IN ITS ENTIRETY;
FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION CONFORMS TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, AS
AMENDED; FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION IS ~
CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND MAKING FURTHER FIND-
INGS PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS
OF FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.360(6)(7);
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 5-94 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 for the adoption of Ordinance No.
5-94 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.
10,B. ORDINANCE NO. 2-94: An ordinance rezoning a 1.75 acre
parcel of land located south of S.E. 4th Street, between the
F.E.C. Railroad and S.E. 1st Avenue, from GC (General Commercial)
to SAD (Special Activities District). Planning and Zoning Board
unanimously recommends approval as an interim measure.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 2-94:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ZONING AND
PLACING LAND WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED GC
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN SAD (SPE-
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CIAL ACTIVITIES) DISTRICT., BEING A 1.75 ACRE
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF S.E. 4TH
STREET BETWEEN THE FEC RAILROAD AND S.E.
AVENUE AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1993"; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 2-94 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. Randolph moved adoption Ordinance No. 2-94 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
IO.C. ORDINANCE NO. 4-94; An ordinance rezoning properties
located east of Seacrest ~Boulevard, immediately south of and
adjacent to Atlantic High School (N.E. 22nd Lane), from NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) District to R-1AA (Single Family Resi-
dential) District.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 4-94:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ZONING AND
PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED NC (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT IN R-1AA (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING LOCAT-
ED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSEC-
TION OF N.E. 22ND STREET AND SEACREST BOULE-
VARD; AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA; 1993; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 4-94 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.
Mrs. Smith moved adoption of Ordinance No. 4-94 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr.
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Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
11, Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the
Public- Immediately following Public Hearings.
.Il,A, City Manager's response to prior public comments and
inquiries,
ll~A.I~ In response to an inquiry regarding the condition of
two structures located at the corner of S.W. 10th Street and
Swinton Avenue, the City Manager stated that Code Enforcement
checked into the situation on February 15th. One of the struc-
tures, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Swinton and 10th Street, is a single family home which is in
satisfactory condition and the yard contains plants which the
tenant grows for medicinal purposes. During staged visits to the
site trying to purchase plants, staff was informed that the
plants were not for sale. Technically the yard is not overgrown;
however, the hedge needs to be trimmed which has been addressed
with the tenant. The property immediately west contains a duplex
which falls under the 1993 Nonconforming Landscape Compliance
Regulations. On February 15th the structure was vacant and the
owner has cleaned up the yard and. is making repairs to the build-
ing in response to Code Enforcement contact over the past few
months.
ll,A.2. In regard to the Atlantic Avenue widening project, Palm
Beach County has informed the City that a contract will be award-
ed on March 1st and the notice to proceed with the project for
March 15th. The City Manager noted that work will probably
commence sometime after that date.
ll.A.3. In response to an inquiry regarding benches and trash
receptacles in the downtown area, the City Manager reported that
the City's Maintenance staff is checking into alternative materi-
als such as recycled plastic for manufactured litter containers.
This material is available in the same shape as wood and a trial
container will be installed during March for review and approval.
He added that the benches will be repaired after the Virginia
Slims Tennis Tournament.
ll,B. From the Public.
ll,B.1. Virginia Snyder. 38 South Swinton Avenue. complimented
the three incumbents on not having any opposition and that it
must be obvious that the residents are happy, herself included.
She expressed concern over a recently published article in the
SUN SENTINEL regarding an individual from the MAD DADS
organization who allegedly was involved in an abuse case. She
felt that the investigation should be carried out by the State
Attorney's Office or a private agency should investigate the
case. Ms. Snyder suggested that the City's Police Department
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should also investigate the alleged situation since this
volunteer organization has the full support of the City.
ll.B.2. Charlotte Lees. President of the Lake Ida Property
Owners Association. questioned a current construction project
located at 204 N.W. 9th Street. She pointed out that what was
originally a pool and addition to a pool house has developed
into a three story, modern structure which is totally separated
from the home and is not in character with the neighborhood.
She questioned the regulations for constructing a separate
structure to an existing dwelling in an established
neighborhood; and, what conditions must be met before a project
would be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board, as opposed
to staff's "rubber-stamp" of plans.
The City Manager stated that he would inquire into the
situation as soon as possible.
Commissioner Ellingsworth reported that he has
received several telephone inquiries relative to this issue and
drove by this address to see the construction for himself. He
stated that he was ~Shocked to see a tower-like structure of
approximately 30 feet in height and agreed that it was
incompatible in a single family neighborhood.
ll,B,3. Joann Peart, stated that she resides on N.W. 9th
Street across from the previously mentioned construction
project; however, she wished to address the Commission relative
to property which was platted in 1925 as three lots. She felt
that the developer was exploiting an awkward situation by not
building modest structures but is intending to build much
smaller homes than the standard existing in the neighborhood.
She complained of a drainage problem on her street. She urged
that someone from the City check into regulations regarding the
construction of "substandard" homes.
David Kovacs, Planning Director, explained that prior
to 1990 there were no restrictions and that any lot of record
could be built on, no matter what size or frontage. However, it
was established in 1990 that a minimum of 50 feet would be
required.
il.B,4, Lillian Feldman, President of the Delray Breakfast
Club, pointed out that the landscaping along Atlantic Avenue,
particularly between 1-95 and Swinton Avenue, is being neglected
and suggested that this should be checked into and perhaps
"spruced up" prior to the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament. She
further pointed out trimming debris was being left in the area
of Linton and Homewood Boulevards and suggested that the City
should check into the matter.
ll.B,5, Helen Coopersmith, representing PROD. expressed
concern about ordinary citizens not being allowed to present
their input during quasi-judicial hearings. She suggested that
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the agenda for the Planning and Zoning Board regular meetings be
amended to allow for comments and inquiries from the public on
non-agenda items.
11,B.6. Cindy Landman. 303 North Swinton Avenue. requested a
traffic signal and painted pedestrian crosswalk at the
intersection of N.E. 3rd Street and Swinton. She presented
statistics of pedestrian and vehicular accidents just north and
south of this area during the years 1991 through 1993 which were
provided by the Police Department.
11.B~7. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant~ expressed appreciation
for the landscaping at the Lake Ida Road Lift Station located
just west of 1-95 and suggested that trees be installed in close
proximity to the building. She further suggested that the
property behind the City Attorney's Office could be used for
landscape plantings and/or something could be done to improve
this area.
ll,B.8. Jerry M~rshall. resident of Woodlake Subdivision. had
a similar request to Mrs. Coopersmith's inquiry regarding
quasi-judicial hearings and asked if it would be possible for a
representative from the City, or perhaps the City could hire
someone, to represent citizens in order that citizens input
could also be put into the record.
Mayor Lynch responded that if an item is not a public
hearing item, an individual could ask that input from the public
be heard at a workshop meeting and that it is not necessary for
the City to hire legal representatives.
At this point the Commission moved to the First Read-
ings portion of the Agenda.
12, FIRST READINGS:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 6-94~ An ordinance annexing and estab-
lishing the initial zoning for a 16 acre portion of Blood's
Hammock Groves for School Site "S" and a proposed 6 acre City
park.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 6-94.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, LAND SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF GERMANTOWN ROAD AND LINTON
BOULEVARD LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 25,
TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO
EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMIT'S OF SAID CITY; SAID
LAND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF GERMANTOWN ROAD, SOUTH OF LINTON
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BOULEVARD IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FOXE CHASE
SUBDIVISION; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF
SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR
THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND;
PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF TO CF (COM-
MUNITY FACILITIES) DISTRICT; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 6-94 on FIRST Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes;
Mrs. Smith - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
At this point, the Commission returned to the Regular
Agenda.
9,H, .APPOINTMENT TO THE DELRAY BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Appoint~a member~ to the Delray Beach Housing Authority to a term
ending March 6, 1998.
Mrs. Smith stated that she wished to recommend to the
Mayor the reappointment of Judith Colvard to the Delray Beach
Housing Authority. Mayor Lynch accepted the recommendation and
asked for a motion. Mr. Ellingsworth moved to appoint Judith
Colvard to the Delray Beach Housing Authority to a term ending
March 6, 1998, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.1, APPOINTMENT TO THE EDUCATION BOARD~ Appoint a member
to the Education Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31,
1995.
Mr. Randolph moved to appoint Gladys Whigham to the
Education Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 1995,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9,J, SUPPORT COMPENSATION PROPOSALS/CONSULTANTS COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION ACT: Consider request to support three bills permit-
ting governmental agencies to consider compensation proposals
with firms selected in the competitive selection process.
Dr. Alperin moved approval with direction that a letter
of support for the proposals be sent to the City's legislative
delegation, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes;
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Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said
vote passed by a 5 to 0 vote.
9.M. Change Order No. 3 for Reroofinq of Pompey Park. The
City Manager explained that the reason for the change order is
that there is a leak on the mansard portion of the roof for
Pompey Park and recommended approval of Change Order No. 3 in the
amount of $6,875.00.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of Change Order No. 3 in the
amount of $6,875.00, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
~Qmm~s and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items.
13,A. ~ity Commission.
Dr. Alperin asked the City Manager if he had an oppor-
tunity to review the CRA's Redevelopment Plan.
City Manager stated that he had questions relative to
the three phases of planning for Osceola Park Plan. He pointed
out that Phase II is to assist the City in the preparation of
redevelopment plan for the northern portion of area designated as
Redevelopment #5. Then under Funding Sources portion of the Plan
states that the City will be responsible for the funding of Phase
II cost; and under Program Schedule, it states that Phases II and
III will begin during FY 94/95. He questioned if the City Com-
mission, upon adopting or approving the Plan, recognizes a com-
mitment to meet the time schedule which is in the Plan. He felt
there was not a clear statement regarding the City's intention of
committing certain resources. Likewise, for the first phase for
the historic survey, the consultant is to be funded by the CRA,
but there is also City staff support involved in such a study in
evaluating the results and determining whether or not it should
be designated as an historic district. The City Manager further
stated that he had a concern of the City's commitment at this
time or what other priorities there may be or what funding is
available or required. He suggested that there should be further
discussion regarding clarification of the roles as to what the
City should be planning and what the CRA needs to be doing within
the redevelopment area.
Mayor Lynch stated that Mt. Sinai recently held a
seminar on child abuse and how the community could be involved.
Although he had not attended the event, he had made a statement
which was printed in a local newspaper indicating that perhaps
the City could become involved with a hotline, perhaps in con-
junction with the social services which will be provided at
Carver Middle School.
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Dr. Alperin pointed out that there is a Child Abuse
Hotline already established state-wide through HRS and it would
probably be in conflict for any other hotline to be set up along
the same line.
Commissioner Smith commented that the Swinton Avenue
beautification is looking good for the Virginia Slims and sug-
gested that other areas of the City should also be "groomed" so
that the City is looking its very best.
Commissioner Ellingsworth stated that he had an oppor-
tunity to speak to several County Commissioners at a recent MPO
meeting regarding the City's grant and was told that the County
has not received any information; however, they are in full
support.
Commissioner Ellingsworth suggested that the Planning
and Zoning Board should review the issue regarding minimum lot
size which was referred to earlier under public comments.
,.Commissioner Randolph reported that he had heard that
the City would not be receiving a $100,000 grant for the swimming
pool at Pompey Park and wondered if the CRA could possibly help
or perhaps there is an alternate funding source which could be
pursued for the pool.
The City Manager responded that the City is looking for
other funding at the State level.
Mr. Randolph commented regarding the child abuse issue
and stated that he is not a strong advocate of H.R.S.
13.B. City Attorney: No comments.
13.C. City Manager:
In response to Mr. Randolph's inquiry regarding the
entrance to the Isles of Delray, the City Manager stated that the
property owner has been contacted in reference to the condition
of the guard house, entrance sign and general appearance. He
stated that the matter has not been resolved at this time but the
guard house might be demolished or upgraded. He stated that he
would keep the Commission informed as to the status of this
matter.
Regarding the Mayor's request for "No Parking" signs to
be installed at the Eighth Street bridge, the City Manager re-
ported that the signs will be installed prior to March 1st.
The City Manager stated that he had met with the City
Attorney, Lula Butler and Jerry Sanzone regarding the permit of
the tower mentioned previously. At this time it is not clear as
to the City's position. He stated that the code is not perfectly
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clear regarding this issue and suggested that the LDR's should be
amended for clarification purposes.
There being no further business, Mayor Lynch declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
-- j City ~erk !
ATTEST:
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray
Beach and the information provided herein is the minutes of the
meeting of said City Commission of February 22, 1994, which
minutes .were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission
on ..~/~7_n~'lJ_~ ~, /99~
.... ~ity Cl-erF- ' !
NOTE TO READER:
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