10-26-93 OCTOBER 26, 1995
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 6:03 P.M.,
Tuesday, October 26, 1993.
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 Chaplain Richard
Evans, Abbey Delray South.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America was given.
4, Agenda approval.
Mayor Lynch recommended that Item 9.G. be postponed to
the next regular meeting and that it be workshopped prior to that
time.
The City Manager stated that Item 9.P. is to be removed
from the agenda and that this item will also be considered at the
next workshop meeting. He further stated that Item $.K. be moved
from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.
The Mayor announced that Item 8.K. is to be changed to
9.A.A. (first item on 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 Minutes:
Regular Meeting of October 12, 1993
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 12, 1993, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mrs. Smith -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of October 19, 1993, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes;
Dr, Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Proclamations:
6,A. Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month - November 1995.
Mayor Lynch read a proclamation in recognition of
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
Mary Barnes, Executive Director for the Alzheimer's
Association for the Greater Palm Beach Area, came forward and
accepted the proclamation.
7, Presentations:
7,A, Mr. Ellingsworth announced that The U.S. Tennis Associ-
ation, Florida Division, has bestowed the honor to the City's new
Tennis Center as the best tennis facility in the State of Flori-
da.
Digby Bridges, Architect, Ed Foster, Tennis Pro and Joe
Weldon, Director of Parks and Recreation, came forward to accept
the award.
Mr. Weldon pointed out that the City Manager played a
major role in the construction of the tennis center and deserved
much appreciated credit.
8, Consent Agenda:
8.A, ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEED/DELRAY MALL; Accept an
easement deed from the Delray Beach Mall for the water line
behind the convenience center on the north side of the site.
ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEED/AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS COMPANY~
Accept an easement deed from Aircraft Products Company for the
purpose of installing and maintaining water and sewer lines in
conjunction with Phase II of the Enclave Water and Sewer Improve-
ments project.
8.C, SETTLEMENT OFFER: Approve an offer of settlement in
the Bilow versus the City of Delray Beach litigation.
8.D. AMENDMENT TO THE MQRIKAMI LQAN AGREEMENT: Approve an
amendment to the agreement with Morikami, Inc. which provides for
a reduction in the interest rate from 8% to 4% and extends the
date for final payment to June 30, 1995.
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8.E. AMENDMENT TO THE BANKER'S ROW TRI-PARTITE AGREEMENT:
Approve the amendment to the agreement with Banker's Row and
Community Redevelopment Agency which authorizes the creation of a
special assessment district within Banker's Row.
~,F, INITIATION OF SMALL-SCALE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS:
Authorize staff to initiate six small-scale land use plan amend-
ments.
8..G. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE LANDSCAPE CODE: Approve a
request for waiver of Land Development Regulation Section
4.6.16(H)(3)(d) for Skinner Dental Lab located at 703 N.E. 3rd
Avenue.
8.H. FINAL PLAT/LANDSCAPE TECHNIOUES: Approve the final plat
for Landscape Techniques (formerly Landscape Technology) located
west of Wallace Drive along Royal Palm Drive, subject to condi-
tions.
8,I, FINAL PLAT/CALVARY BAPTIST CHUR~H~ Approve the final
plat for Calvary Baptist Church located at the southwest corner
of S.W. 8th Avenue and S.W. 10th Street, subject to conditions.
8,J, SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT/DEL IDA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION:
Approve a request from the Del-Ida Neighborhood Association to
hold a Halloween Party on a portion of the cul-de-sac located at
the corner of Dixie Boulevard and Swinton Avenue on Saturday,
October 30, 1993 from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. and to hold a rum-
mage sale on that site on Saturday November 11, 1993.
~,K, THIS ITEM WAS MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA (ITEM 9.A.A)
8,L, REOUEST TO PLACE SIGNS IN THE CITY'S. RIG~T-OF-WAY:
Approve a request from the Veterans Park Playground Committee to
place signs in the City's right-of-way.
8..M,.. SUNSHINE AND CONTINENTAL CUP TENNIS TQURNAM~NT: Con-
sider a request to place flags, welcome and directional signs in
the City's rights-of-way at Linton Boulevard and Lindell and
Dotterel Roads and for Police coverage, in conjunction with the
Sunshine and Continental Tennis Tournament being held December 12
through 18, 1993.
8,N, RESOLUTION NO, 99-99; A resolution assessing the cost
for abatement action necessary to demolish an unsafe structure at
119 N.W. 9th Avenue.
8.0. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1/PQMpEY PARK RQQF~ Consider a change
order in the amount of $11,250 to the contract with Fowler Energy
Systems, Inc. for additional roof work as defined in bid Alter-
nate No. 2, with funding from General Construction Fund - Build-
ings (Account No. 334-6112-519-62.10).
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Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the Consent Agenda
as amended, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mrs. Smith - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. Regular Agenda:
9.A.A. TEMPQRARY USE. PERMiT/HARVEST FEST~ Approve a temporary
use permit for the Atlantic Avenue Association to use public
streets and sidewalks from the Intracoastal Waterway, east to
Venetian Drive, and approve the request to place event and direc-
tional signs in the City's right-of-way and for staff assistance
in conjunction with the annual Harvest Fest to be held November
13-14, 1993.
Mr. Bob Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, explained
that part of the request involves a temporary use permit for the
utilization of the use of sidewalks and the blocking of the
eastbound parking lane from the Intracoastal to Venetian Drive.
He pointed out that staff will be utilized to put up barricades,
deliver and set-up tables; also, there may be some Police protec-
tion. Staff recommends approval of the request for temporary use
permit and staff assistance; however, recommends denial of the
waiver of overtime wages for City staff which is estimated at a
cost of approximately $500.
Discussion ensued relative to anticipated funds. Mrs.
Smith stated that she had been the Chairman several years ago and
indicated that the amount was in the range of $1,000 to $1,500.
Mr. Randolph indicated that the event would be benefi-
cial in bringing people into the downtown area.
Dr. Alperin expressed concerned over setting a prece-
dent and emphasized that the Commission should be consistent in
its actions.
Mayor Lynch did not have a problem with staff assis-
tance during working hours; however, he felt that any overtime
pay should be contributed by the organizations which are involved
in special projects.
Mr. Ellingsworth felt that the issue should be
workshopped.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the request for the
temporary use permit and staff assistance with denial of the
request for overtime, 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 -
No. Said motion passed with a 4 - 1 vote.
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9.A. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS OF VARI-
OUS BOARDS: Consider accepting the actions and decisions made by
the Planning and Zoning Board, Site Plan Review and Appearance
Board and the Historic Preservation Board during the period
October 11, 1993 to October 22, 1993.
Dr. Alperin moved to receive and file the report, sec-
onded 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 - 0 vote.
9.B. REOUEST FOR WAIVER OF CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CONDI-
TIONAL USE APPROVAL/KEYSTONE CREATION: Consider a request from
Keystone Creation for waiver of the sidewalk installation and
improvement obligations for N.W. 18th Avenue associated with
conditional use approval to establish a monument and ornamental
stone cutting operation north of N.W. 1st Street, between the CSX
Railroad and N.W. 18th Avenue.
Mr. David Kovacs, Planning Director, pointed out that a
conditional use request associated with this item was previously
approved. One of the conditions of approval was that a cash
payment be made to pay for the cost of the construction of N.W.
18th Avenue along the frontage of Keystone Creations. At the
time that this item was considered by the Planning and Zoning
Board, it was analyzed by staff that the disrepair of the street
should not be imposed upon Keystone Creation for the length of
N.W. 18th Avenue. He stated that the applicant has submitted a
request for a waiver of any participation of N.W. 18th Avenue.
It was explained by the Planning Director that if it
had been proved that a street was constructed along the frontage
by core samples, then there would have been a recommendation by
P&Z that there not be an obligation.
Mayor Lynch stated that he had a problem with approving
conditional uses with conditions and later having a petitioner
request waivers (after already agreeing to such conditions as set
forth by staff). He further stated that he would have looked
differently at the previous request for conditional use had he
known that the petitioner would later appear before the Commis-
sion with a waiver request.
Mr. BerYl KrugerJ repre~en~ing ~he applicant, stated
that it was communicated to him by the Planning Department to
wait until after Planning and Zoning Board approval before re-
questing a waiver; thus, the waiver request is before the Commis-
sion this evening. He further stated that the Planning and
Zoning Board considered the conditional use approval request
prior to his arrival at 7:00 P.M.
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Mr. Kruger stated that this property was annexed into
the City in 1960 and that aerial maps reflect a paved street and
that a core sample which was taken this afternoon reflected 10 to
12 inches of shellrock which was covered by cement. He empha-
sized that the street has not been maintained and that he felt it
was the City's responsibility to pave and maintain the street.
He stressed that it should not be the responsibility for a busi-
ness owner to pave the entire N.W. 18th Street as that would cost
more than the whole project is worth.
Upon question by the Mayor regarding the location of
borings, Mr. Kruger responded that the borings were located 50
feet south of the entrance and one was 100 feet south of the
entrance which is the general location where the City had taken
the borings (per the Staff Report).
It was pointed out by the City Manager that during his
personal inspection of the site he saw a paved road as far north
to the entrance but he did not see any evidence of a paved road
existing north of the entrance.
Mayor Lynch recommended that staff perform an investi-
gation and return with the results and a recommendation to the
Commission.
The City Manager stated that the company hired by the
City who performs the core borings is a very reputable firm and
that the City would accept their certification.
Mrs. Smith moved to deny the waiver request unless City
staff determines that there was an appropriate road surface and
standard street specification in the frontage of the applicant's
property; and if found to be satisfied by staff then the waiver
shall be granted as to that part that reflects a standard street
specification, the applicant will then be responsible to pay only
for that part where there is no road surface, 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.C. APPEAL OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD DECISION; Con-
sider an appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's decision
with respect to the site plan approval for Sloan Hammock.
The Planning Director presented the item and pointed
out that the Historic Preservation Board reviewed the parking
situation and approved the site plan with accommodating an exist-
ing situation with back-out parking onto S.E. 7th Avenue.
It was pointed out by the City Manager that this item
was reviewed by the Development Services Management Group and
that it was their recommendation to leave the parking as it
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currently exists (parking spaces are half on private and half on
public property) and that it is better than adding 8 feet of
asphalt.
Upon question by Mr. Randolph regarding the legality of
a possible accident within the public right-of-way, the City
Attorney responded that the City would only be responsible if
there were a problem with the right-of-way itself; however, the
City would not be responsible for an individual's carelessness
and therefore should become that person's negligence.
Mark Krall. Attorney representing the client, stated
that there would not be an increase in the back-out parking
situation.
Mike Covelli, Project Planner, provided a lengthy
presentation relative to the parking aspect of the project as it
had been presented at the Historic Preservation Board's meeting.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the Historic Preser-
vation Board's recommendation with the modification to allow
back-out parking with a hold harmless and maintenance agreement,
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.
Mr. Dan $1oan, property owner, stated that he agreed
with the Commission's recommendation.
9,D, DETERMINATION OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPATIBILITY/OUTBACK
STEAKHOUSE: Determine if the architectural elevations proposed
for the Outback Steakhouse are compatible with those of the
Linton Square Shopping Center.
Mayor Lynch stated that this item was postponed from
the last regular meeting due to the absence of two Commissioners
who were unable to attend that meeting.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of the architectural
elevations, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - No; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes. Said
motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1.
9,E. REOUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL/SOUTH FLORIDA
SANITATION; Consider a request for conditional use approval to
establish a resource recovery facility in the Mixed Industrial
Commercial (MIC) zone district, located north of N.W. 1st Street,
between N.W. 18th Avenue and the CSX Railroad. Planning and
Zoning Board recommends approval, subject to conditions.
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David Kovacs, Planning Director, stated that the Plan-
ning and Zoning Board considered the conditional use request at
its meeting of October 18th and forwarded a recommendation of
approval on a 5 - 2 vote subject to several conditions. The
petitioner, the South Florida Sanitation Company, is under con-
tract with Palm Beach County to provide waste management and
resource recovery services. The proposal is for fourteen trucks
to be stored and operated on site, a business office and on-site
mulching facility. The on-site mulching would be accommodated
within three-sided areas in which the yard waste would be chipped
and placed into these areas where they will be picked-up and the
materials would then be carried off-site during the weekend. Mr.
Kovacs pointed out that there was considerable opposition to this
request at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting such as noise,
dust control, the appropriateness of the use in the Congress
Avenue area, concerns that these types of outside uses should not
be allowed in the area and that the use is more appropriate in a
rural area, and that it may be a detriment to development in this
area. The Director then read into the record the conditions of
approval.
Mr. Randy Stricklando General Manager of South Florida
Sanitation, stated that the on-site mulching areas will be limit-
ed to one, or possibly two, containment areas and that the compa-
ny has agreed to the list of conditions as set forth in the Staff
Report. He pointed out that an impromptu demonstration was pre-
sented to demonstrate how noise and dust would be controlled on
the site. He emphasized that the only material which will be
ground on the site are wood chips (emphasis "not garbage") and
yard waste. Also, that any plastic materials located within any
yard waste would be removed daily and that the trucks are emptied
and cleaned daily. Mr. Strickland stressed the fact that the
company would employ 58 residents of the City and that fuel,
uniforms, supplies, etc., will be purchased within the City. He
added that the contract is for three million dollars annually
which will bring in added revenue to the City. He emphasized that
the Company will adhere to conditions as set forth for the ap-
proval and that there are no intentions to return with any re-
quest for waivers.
Although this was not a public hearing item and due to
the number of residents in the audience, the Mayor allowed the
following individuals to address the Commission.
Jean Beer. Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board,
stated that the zoning is in place and if the applicant meets the
conditions of approval, there must be a valid reason to deny the
request. She emphasized that the P&Z Board reviewed the request
carefully and they did not feel that noise, dust or odor were of
any concern to the majority of Board Members. She pointed out
that the two dissenting votes were relative to a concern for dust
and incompatibility. Ms. Beer informed the Board that a facility
(stone cutting) which is located north of this site produces a
lot of dust as a result of grinding hard stone and has not re-
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ceived complaints from residents in the area relative to noise or
dust. She compared the stone cutting use to the proposed re-
source recovery facility and did not feel that this proposal had
any adverse affects upon the surrounding area and supported the
conditional use request.
Mr. Clarenc~ Wolf, owner of a landscaping and lawn
maintenance business, stated that debris (grass trimmings, etc.)
that lie dormant in trucks for several days prior to being dumped
at the transfer station transmit offensive odors. He informed the
Commission that he personally has complained to the Code Enforce-
ment Department of noise associated with the stone cutting facil-
ity referenced previously. Mr. Wolf pointed out that he owns a
vacant parcel adjacent to the resource recovery facility.
Mrs. Helen Coopersmith. representing the Progressive
Residents of Delray (PROD), stated that from time to time devel-
opment proposals present threats of law suits and that the Advi-
sory Boards and the Commission should not consider those threats
in their decisions. She informed the Board that she had attended
the presentation yesterday provided by the South Florida Sanita-
tion and adamantly opposed the conditional use request.
Mr. Thomas Mook. President of the Sudan Subdivision
Homeowners Association, expressed concern that prevailing winds
would send offensive odors, dust and noise over the Sudan subdi-
vision. He did not consider the proposal a "clean" light indus-
trial use and asked how restrictions would be enforced and how
often. He expressed great concern relative to potential fires on
the site and referred to a mulch fire at the Lantana facility.
Mr. Mook informed the Commission that he has been in the fire
service for twenty-two years and pointed out that when the mulch
piles get large and wet, heat forms deep inside giving opportuni-
ty for spontaneous ignition. The fire burns deep inside these
mulch piles and are very difficult to distinguish. The forty
homes within the Sudan Subdivision are located only five hundred
yards away from the facility and he feared his neighborhood will
suffer consequences similar to the Pines of Delray North which is
located across from the South Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant.
He pointed out that a similar proposal was before the City over a
year ago and that proposal was "cleaner" than the present propos-
al and it was denied. In conclusion Mr. Mook pointed out that
the main use of this proposal is for truck repair which is pro-
hibited in the MIC zoning district and another location will have
to be considered to accommodate the repairs of their 14 trucks.
It was pointed out by the City Manager that the company
which was located on S.W. 4th Avenue had operated at that area
for a long time which is in a more dense area closer to residen-
tial homes than this proposal and that he was not aware of any
complaints nor problems.
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Mr. Kandolph stated that he would be more comfortable
with more professional advice, particularly regarding the issue
of noise impacts.
The Planning Director responded that no professional
input had been received by staff; however, he had attended the
demonstration at the facility and had carried on a conversation
with Mr. Art Jackel in normal tones without shouting. Also, that
he had visited the Sudan Subdivision and could not hear any noise
impact from the recovery resource site due to loud noises coming
from auto repair uses on the west side of Congress Avenue.
Mr. Ellingsworth stated that there are very few light
industrial parcels that remain in the City and expressed concern
to see this property being used for this type of use. He asked
the City Attorney how noise impacts would be enforced.
The City Attorney responded that, if noise is a major
problem, there is an enacting ordinance which measures by decimal
meters for all businesses and this would be enforced by the
Police Department. Enforcement of conditions of approval for
conditional use violations would be via Code Enforcement or could
perhaps lose a conditional use approval if a violation occurs.
Also, there is a possibility that a court action becomes neces-
sary.
The Mayor pointed out that this parcel is within the
City's Enterprise Zone and that the proposed use would be detri-
mental to future development of a light industrial area and did
not feel he could support the request.
The City Attorney stated that if there is a consensus
of the Commission to deny the conditional use, she would recom-
mend that the item be continued so that other evidence could be
submitted before action is taken.
In response to Commissioner Randolph's request, the
Planning Director presented a brief summary of the required
findings for conditional use analysis.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for continuance of the item and
directed staff to obtain professional assistance in respect to
issues such as odor, noise and other items which pertain to the
compatibility of the surrounding property owners, seconded by Dr.
Alperin. 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.
Prior to roll call, discussion ensued among the Commis-
sion relative to receiving input from the Community Redevelopment
Agency, the Police Department, Palm Beach County, including other
agencies which may be deemed appropriate.
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10. Public He~ring$:
There were no public hearings scheduled for this meet-
ing.
11, Comment~ ~nd Inquirie~ Qn Non-A~enda Items from the
Public Immsdistely fQllowing Pu$1iQ Hesrinqs.
ll.A. City Msnaqsr's response to prior oublic comments and
inquiries.
The City Manager responded to an inquiry at the last
meeting relative to automobiles and trucks being on property
north of the Happy Holidays site located on Congress Avenue. The
road is a public road; however, Happy Holidays has semi-tractor
trailers stored on the site. The official deadline for the
removal of these vehicles is November 1st.
In response to a complaint by a resident who resides
behind an auto-trim business located on Federal Highway who
complained of noise associated with that business and the dumping
of trash on the site by the employees, the City Manager stated
that staff has on many occasions monitored the business in re-
sponse to his complaints and cannot verify either a noise nor a
trash problem. Upon his initial complaint that work was being
conducted outside the building, the owner ceased that activity
and Code Enforcement Officers have been to the site after hours
and during the weekends. He added that staff will continue to
work with this gentleman.
The City Manager stated that agendas for the meetings
are placed inside the Chambers; however, he would consider a
request to have the agendas placed on a table in the lobby.
ll.B. Comments from the Public.
Mrs. Verno Wachtel, 500 N.E. K Terrace. Boca Raton.
Florida. stated she has a small property that she is having a
great deal of difficulty with. It is a small warehouse located
on Federal Highway behind a retail building. About a year or two
ago, the Planning and Zoning Board got very strict on enforcing
nonconforming uses. Under their regulations if someone moves out
of a bay, it can only be rented to what already is there; other-
wise, it has to go to the zoning which allows retail. Retail uses
cannot go into this warehouse, it will not fit. It is very
important that she rents the bay now. If she does not rent it
now it will stay vacant for the rest of the year. People in
warehouses tend to rent at the beginning of the season and stay
until the next season. She had gotten two appropriate tenants,
one was an auto broker and a food distributor; both were turned
down by the Planning and Zoning Board. She is asking that the
Commission ask the Planning and Zoning Board to have a new desig-
nation for nonconforming warehouses; something that would allow
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appropriate uses which would not impact the neighborhood, but
would add to the City's tax base.
Arthur Jackel, Chairman of the United Property Owners,
stated on Monday evening, November 8, 1993 at 7:00 P.M., in the
Community Center Gymnasium the citizens of Delray Beach will hold
a forum on crime control in the City. He invited the Mayor, Com-
mission, City Manager and City Attorney to attend that meeting.
If there are any questions, he will be happy to answer them. He
felt the meeting is timely for the City.
Mr. Randolph inquired if there was a focal point for
this meeting. He stated that he had attended several meetings of
this type where the problem is stated but no solutions are given.
He is hoping that something is done that is proof positive.
In response, Mr. Jackel stated the first item on the
agenda is strengthening the State Laws. They are going to the
State Legislature to force them to enact strong laws for criminal
jurisdiction. He urged the Commissioners to attend the meeting.
Mayor Lynch stated the Tourist Development Board is
very concerned that crime is a problem and that there have been
tourists who have been hurt; now all of a sudden it is all over
national news that crime against tourists is the problem in
Florida. He would not like to have the newspaper saying that
Delray has such a terrible problem that they are having this
major forum. Hopefully, the newspaper can be kept in perspec-
tive. We are just like any other city who is looking at crime.
Alice Fins$, 707 Place Travant, thanked the Commission
on their comments with regard to Congress Avenue.
Mrs. Finst asked if a mirror or something could be put
up so that the people who are sitting in the audience can see the
plans and models that come before the Commission for considera-
tion.
Upon an inquiry from the Mayor, the City Manager stated
that everything staff has looked at is pretty costly. The Com-
mission is talking about spending $2,000 to $3,000 at least for
T.V. type monitors.
Mrs. Finst stated the condition o~ Lake Ida Road from
Congress east looks very shabby. The area that particularly
irritates her is the entrance to Spady School. The whole proper-
ty looks very ragged. She stated we need to look at what hap-
pened to the road widening project and then clean the area up.
12. First Readings:
12.A. ORDINANCE NO. 61-93: An ordinance repealing Ordinance
No. 56-93 which amended Chapter 54 "Sewers" of the Code of Ordi-
nances to clarify the monthly customer charges where no water
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service is provided and to clarify the collection method of sewer
service charges and enacting a new ordinance to correct the rate
structures and effective date. If passed public hearing November
9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 61-93:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OFDELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDI-
NANCE NUMBER 56-93 IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND
ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 54,
"SEWERS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING
SECTION 54-31, "CONNECTION CHARGES; EXCEP-
TION", TO CLARIFY WHEN A SEWER CONNECTION
CHARGE MUST BE PAID; BY REPEALING SECTION
54.32 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 54.32,
"SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES"; BY AMENDING
SECTION 54.33, "TIME AND METHOD OF PAYMENT OF
SERVICE CHARGE" TO CLARIFY THE COLLECTION
METHOD OF SEWE~ CHARGES; PROVING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the Ordinance.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for the adOption of Ordinance
No. 61-93 on First 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 vote of 5 - 0.
12.B, ORDINANCE NO. 62-93: An ordinance annexing the Sunset
Pines Condominium Discount Auto Parts and Spodak Medical Center
with initial City zoning of RM (Multiple Family Residential), NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) and POD (Professional Office District),
respectively. If passed public hearing November 9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 62-93.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING (3)
PARCELS OF LAND TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, WITH INITIAL CITY ZONING OF NC
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, POD
(PROFESSIONAL OFFICE) DISTRICT AND RM (MULTI-
PLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - MEDIUM DENSITY)
DISTRICT; SAID LAND LYING AND BEING IN SEC-
TION 13, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE BETWEEN
BARWICK ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; REDEFINING THE
BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND;
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PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF
SAID LAND; 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
62-93 on First Reading, 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 vote of 5 - 0.
12.~. ORDINANCE NO. 63-93: An ordinance amending Section
4.4.13 "Central Business (CBD) District" of the Land Development
Regulations to clarify the parking requirements for the Central
Business District. Planning and Zoning Board recommends approv-
al. If passed public hearing November 9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 63-93.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS" SECTION
4.4.13 "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT",
SUBSECTION 4.4.13(G) "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS" OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULA-
TIONS OF TH~ CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO CLARIFY THE
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT, PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENER-
AL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the Ordinance.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
63-93 on First 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 vote of 5 - 0.
12,D, ORDINANCE NO. 64-93~ An ordinance amending Section
4.6.9, "Off-Site Parking Regulations", of the Land Development
Regulations by amending Subsection 4.6.9(E), "In Lieu Fees", to
revise the in-lieu parking fee general provisions, and to revise
the in-lieu parking fee to $6,000 per space. Planning and Zoning
Board recommends approval. If passed public hearing November
9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 64-93.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
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4.6.9, "OFF SITE PARKING REGULATIONS", OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 4.6.9(E), "IN
LIEU FEE", TO REVISE THE IN LIEU PARKING FEE
GENERAL PROVISIONS, TO REVISE THE IN LIEU
PARKING FEE TO $6,000 PER SPACE, PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the Ordinance.
Mayor Lynch felt the same fee should be charged for
everyone or perhaps the in-lieu parking fee should not be en-
forced and that he could not support the Ordinance as presented.
Mrs. Smith moved approval of Ordinance No. 64-93,
seconded by Dr. Alperino Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch
- No; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed
with a vote of 4 - 1.
12.E, ORDINANCE NO. 65-93: An ordinance amending Section
4.4.11, "Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, of the Land
Development Regulations to provide for the display and sale of
lawn furniture, playground equipment, sheds and accessories as a
conditional use; to delete the dispensing of gasoline directly to
a vehicle as a conditional use; to delete veterinary offices as a
vehicle as a conditional use, to revise the maximum site area to
two (2) acres; and to provide for a maximum floor area for single
tenant office or service uses and single principal uses. Planing
and Zoning Board recommends approval. If passed public hearing
December 7th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance 65-93.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.4.11 "NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) DIS-
TRICT'', OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION
4.4.11(D), "CONDITIONAL USES AND STRUCTURES
ALLOWED", TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY AND SALE
OF LAWN FURNITURE, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT,
SHEDS AND ACCESSORIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE;
TO DELETE THE DISPENSING OF GASOLINE DIRECTLY
TO A VEHICLE AS A CONDITIONAL USE; TO DELETE
VETERINARY OFFICES AS A CONDITIONAL USE; BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 4.4.11(F), "DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS", TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM FLOOR
AREA FOR SINGLE TENANT OFFICE OR SERVICE USES
AND SINGLE PRINCIPLE USES; PROVIDING A SAVING
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CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the Ordinance.
The Planning Director explained that the Planning and
Zoning Board recommended reducing the area allowed for Neighbor-
hood Commercial from 4 to 2 acres. The limitation per square
footage is currently 35,000 square feet and the recommendation is
10,000 square feet for any single tenant of tenant or group of
retail uses or group of services or group of office uses or group
of offices. He explained that the Code requires a minimum floor
area within one building of 4,000 square feet; whereas, there had
been no previous number for minimum square feet for retail users.
Mr. Kovacs suggested that the item be workshopped prior to the
Commission taking action tonight.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance 65-93
on First Hreading, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
No; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - No.
Said motion passed by a vote of 3 to 2.
12,F. ORDINANCE NO. 66-93: An ordinance amending Section
4.2.24 "Old School Square Historic Arts District (OSSHAD), of the
Land Development regulations to provide for a reduction in the
parking requirements for new development or change in use subse-
quent to January 1, 1994. Planning and Zoning Board recommends
approval. If passed public hearing November 9th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance 66-93.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, "ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.4.24, "OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HISTORIC ARTS
DISTRICT (OSSHAD)", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4.4o24(G), "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS", TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION IN
THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
OR CHANGES IN USE SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 1,
1994; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the Ordinance.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance 66-93
on First 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 by a vote of 5 to 0.
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At this time the Commission returned to the Regular
Agenda.
9.F, REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL/BINGO HALL:
Consider a request for conditional use approval to establish a
bingo hall at the Delray Square Shopping Center located on the
east side of Military Trail, north of Atlantic Avenue. Planning
and Zoning Board recommends approval.
Mr. David Kovacs, Planning Director, informed the
Commission that there was no public testimony at the Planning and
Zoning Board Meeting and that the Board recommends approval of
the conditional use request.
Although this was not a public hearing item, the Mayor
opened the floor and limited it to two speakers.
Mr. Andrew Siegel, Attorney, representing various Bingo
organizations located at Delray Bingo, explained that the reason
no one spoke at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting was because
Delray Bingo was not notified. He emphasized that Delray Bingo
raises money through bingo in order to contribute to various
charitable organizations and that another bingo facility would be
detrimental to their efforts. Delray Bingo has committed $80,000
to purchase a bus for the Veterans, and contribute to an emergen-
cy relief fund which provides food for the needy, support for
Multiple Sclerosis patients including planned outings and recrea-
tional therapy. He did not feel that two bingo facilities in
close proximity to each other could be successful and urged the
Commission to deny the request.
Mr, God? Gardner. Executive Director of the Multiple
Sclerosis Foundation, stated that the Foundation is a national
organization (but separate from'the M.S. Society) and has been in
existence since 1986. The Foundation is registered and provides
funding for nine university research programs including a sub-
stantial research grant in Palm Beach Gardens. He felt that
there is enough support within a three mile radius to support two
bingo facilities and that the Delray Bingo has established clien-
tele. The facility will open at 6:00 P.M. and will have a ca-
tered concession stand.
Mr. Randolph moved approval of the conditional use
request, seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 - 0 vote.
9,$. PENSION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTI Consider an agreement
with the Board of Trustees of the City of Delray Beach Police
Officers and Firefighters Retirement System (Board), Professional
Firefighters of Delray Beach, Local 1842 (IAFF), and the Police
Benevolent Association (PBA), to resolve all issues related to
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the use of insurance premium tax revenues in connection with the
City of Delra¥ Beach Police Officers and Firefighter Retirement
System.
This item was postponed to the Special Meeting of
November 2nd.
9,H, HOLIDAY PARADE: Approve a special event permit for the
Holiday Parade to be held on December 11, 1993 and consider a
request for waiver of the $374 police overtime costs.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the special event permit
and denial of the waiver request for overtime, seconded by Mayor
Lynch. (Mayor Lynch passed the gavel to Vice-Mayor Ellingsworth
in order to second the motion.) Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Vice Mayor Ellingsworth -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - No; Mr. Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
9,I~ SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE NQ, 51-95; An ordinance amending
the Land Development Regulations by amending the CBD (Central
Business District) Zone District to allow car washes as a condi-
tional use. Public Hearing was held and closed at the October
12, 1993 regular meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 51-93.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, ZONING REGULATIONS", SECTION
4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT",
SUBSECTION (D), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ADDING
"WASH ESTABLISHMENT FOR VEHICLES" AS A CONDI-
TIONAL USE WITHIN THE ZONE DISTRICT, SUBJECT
TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the Ordinance.
The City Manager stated that a public hearing was held
by the Commission previously; however, due to the absence of two
Commissioners the item was continued.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 51-93 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin -
No; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes. Said motion was passed with a vote of 4
to 1.
9.J, PRESENTATION EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT; Consider a presentation by Gee and Jenson with regard
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to the conceptual plan, preliminary budget and project con-
straints associated with the East Atlantic Avenue Beautification
project.
Mr. Richard Staudinger, representing Gee and Jenson,
presented the preliminary master beautification plan. He stated
that the scope of the project entails an area from Atlantic
Avenue East to A-1-A and they are trying to continue the concept
of beautification from the west side of the Intracoastal from
Swinton Avenue, east to the Intracoastal. He pointed out that
the East Atlantic Avenue Task Team prioritized the following
items: 1) overhead power to be installed underground; 2) instal-
lation of paver blocks; 3) installation of decorative lights; and
4) landscaping improvements. The preliminary estimate exceeds
the $950,000 which was budgeted. He pointed out that the cost
estimates for the project were different than what was presented
to the Commission. This is due to the $18,000 cost for asphalt
overlay for the roadway and other items such as palm trees, etc.
He emphasized that this is a very preliminary cost estimate but
there will be some savings on street lighting and they will
continue to work with staff to try to reduce the cost.
Mr, Brett Nien. Landscape Architect for Gee and Jenson,
gave a lengthy presentation of the proposed landscaping for the
project.
The City Manager stated that this project is a Decade
of Excellence Project and was envisioned to include some drain-
age. Also, the City is hopeful that the Department of Transpor-
tation will help to contribute to the cost of the project.
Mr. Staudinger reported that at a recent meeting with
D.O.T. he had received a strong pledge from their permitting
division which he felt was very encouraging.
9.K. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 6/GEE AND JENSON: Consider a
service authorization in the amount of $60,500 to the contract
with Gee and Jenson for engineering services to prepare final
construction documents, assistance in bidding negotiations, and
construction administration services in conjunction with the East
Atlantic Avenue Beautification project; Decade of Excellence Bond
Issue Phase II - Atlantic Avenue/Intracoastal to Ocean (Account
No. 228-4141-572-61.73). City Manager recommends approval.
Mrs. Smith moved approval of Service Authorization No.
6/Gee and Jenson, seconded by Mr. Ellingsworth. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch
- Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes. Said motion passed with a vote of 5 - 0.
9.L. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 7/PROFE$$IONAL ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS: Consider a service authorization in an amount not
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to exceed $10,000 to PEC for engineering and construction admin-
istration services in conjunction with the rehabilitation of Lift
Station Basins 8, 18 and 32, with funding from Water and Sewer
Renewal and Replacement - Manhole Rehab (Account No.
442-5178-536-61.84). City Manager recommends approval.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of Service Authorization No.
7/Professional Engineering Consultants, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mrs.
Ellingsworth - Yes. Said motion passed with a vote of 5 - 0.
~.M. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 16/HAZEN AND SAWYER. P.C.:
Consider a service authorization in the amount of $53,879 to the
contract with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for engineering services in
conjunction with the Lake Ida Road/Barwick Road Water Main Exten-
sion project, with funding from 1993B Water and Sewer Revenue
Bond - Water Main/Lake Ida (Account No. 440-5179-536-63.56) and
Water Main/Barwick Road (Account No. 440-5179-536-63.55). City
Manager recommends approval.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved approval of Service Authoriza-
tion No. 16/Hazen and Sawyer, PoC., 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 vote of 5 - 0.
9.N, ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO SERVICE AUTHORIZATIQN NO.
3/PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS; Consider an addendum to
Service Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $7,582 to the con-
tract with PEC for design and coordination of the alternative
generator for the air scrubber locations at Lift Stations Nos. 1,
4 and 11 and modification to the above ground fuel tank at the
new booster pump station, with funding from Water and Sewer
Renewal and Replacement - Lift Station Conversion to Submersible
(Account No. 442-5178-536-61.83). City Manager recommends ap-
proval.
Mrs. Smith moved approval of Addendum No. 2 to Service
Authorization No. 3/Professional Engineering Consultants, second-
ed by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mrs. Smith - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed
with a vote of 5 - 0.
~-0, RELOCATION OF FLAG POLE/VETERAnS PARK; Consider relo-
cating the flag pole in Veterans Park.
Mayor Lynch reported that the cost for moving the flag
pole is $2,500.
Although this was not a public hearing item, the Mayor
allowed the following individual to address the Commission.
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Commander Abraham Bellis. representing the Veterans
Affairs Council of Greater Delray Beach, explained that the
Council consists of nine veterans' organizations located in the
City and represents veterans of different origins. He felt that
the flag pole which is located at Veterans Park is in the wrong
location. He also compared the flag pole to the flag poles
located in front of City Hall and felt that there is no compari-
son and urged the Commission to approve the request.
Mr. Joe Weldon, Director of Parks and Recreation,
stated that there have been several meetings, including a public
hearing on this item and at a meeting held on November 11, 1992,
there were numerous veterans present when the site plan was
discussed and no one objected to the location of the flag pole.
He informed the Commission that he had been requested by Mr.
Bellis several days ago to change the location of the flag pole.
Mr. Weldon reported that he contacted the architectural firm and
it was their opinion that the flag pole was located in an appro-
priate location which is between the monuments honoring war
veterans.
Dr. Alperin expressed his disappointment in comments
expressed by Mr. Bellis and emphasized the fact that the City has
gone to great expense and even honored the war veterans by naming
the Park after those who served and/or died in world wars.
Mr. Ellingsworth moved to deny the request unless the
Veterans are willing to pay the expense of moving the flag pole,
seconded by Mrs. Smith. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Ellingsworth - Yes; Mr. Randolph
- No; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mrs. Smith - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 - 1 vote.
9,P, THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
At this point the Commission moved to the Comments and
Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items portion of the agenda.
13, Comments and Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items:
13.A. Commission.
Mrs. Smith did not have any comments.
Dr. Alperin did not have any comments.
Mr. Ellingsworth did not have any comments.
Mr. Randolph did not have any comments.
I~A~I~ Mayor Lynch stated he had a few items. On the MIC zon-
ing, he inquired if it could be set up to discuss this item at
the next workshop meeting. The ordinance which created the
zoning was passed about two years ago. He was very concerned
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when he went out with the Planning Director to look at the stone
cutting building next door. He thinks he made a mistake when he
voted for this. It was not what he wanted for that area. He
would like to bring this back and have the Commission discuss it
as a group to see if they have the right direction. Otherwise,
they will be constantly putting staff in the embarrassing situa-
tion of having the Commission go against them.
The City Manager stated the Commission needed to refer
this issue to the Planning and Zoning Board, perhaps with some
direction.
Mayor Lynch stated he feels that Congress Avenue is the
area which we have to develop nicely as it is somewhat removed
from residential. He feels it needs to be reevaluated and sent
back to the Planning and Zoning Board, with the concern that it
is an Enterprise Zone and the only area the City has remaining
for development.
The Commission consensus was to refer the item to the
Planning and Zoning Board.
The City Manager stated he will communicate the Commis-
sion's consensus to the Planning and Zoning Board and ask that
they seriously review the appropriateness of the uses allowed in
the MIC Zone District and whether the MIC is the correct zoning
for that area.
Mayor Lynch stated they have talked about having a nice
friendly staff which is very accommodating and helpful to people;
but when he hears somebody like Mrs. Wachtel mentioning something
such as staff saying "how can we get this through and make the
application look right." Hopefully, we are not doing that; if we
are, then we are going to have problems. He directed the City
Manager to discuss it with staff and hopes that staff is not
miscommunicating the times of the meetings, so that people have a
recourse to the Commission.
Mayor Lynch stated he is concerned about a crime con-
trol meeting being held. If this thing is taken out of perspec-
tive it is going to hurt Delray's image at a time when the City
does not need that type of thing. Hopefully, staff can work with
United Property Owners to make sure things are kept in perspec-
tive.
Mayor Lynch stated the City Manager's and City Attor-
ney's evaluations are due. He asked that this item be placed on
the agenda for the November 9, 1993, Regular Meeting and that
each Commission member meet with each party involved.
The City Attorney did not have any comments.
The City Manager did not have any comments.
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The City Manager did not have any comments.
There being no further business, Mayor Lynch declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
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Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the
minutes of the meeting of said City Commission of October 26,
1993, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the
City Commission on November 9, 1993
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