01-08-91 JANUARY 8, 1991
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Thomas E. Lynch in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 8, 1991.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Jay Alperin
Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Armand Mouw
Commissioner David Randolph
Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and City Attorney Jeffrey S. Kurtz
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Commissioner Randolph.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. The City Manager requested that 7.B. be removed from the
Presentation portion of the agenda. The City Attorney requested that
Item 9.Q. be deleted from the Regular agenda and advised that the
applicant of 9.C. had written a letter requesting an extension. Mayor
Lynch suggested this item be withdrawn and that it be placed on the
agenda for the first meeting in February.
Dr. Alperin moved for agenda approval, as amended, seconded by
Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw
- Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the Regular Minutes of
~ovember 13, 1990, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of the Regular Minutes of
November 27, 1990, December 4, 1990 and the minutes of the Special
Meeting of November 20, 1990, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6.A. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaiming
January 21, 1991 as "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day". Spencer Pompey came
forward and accepted the proclamation.
6.B. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation proclaiming the
Trinity Tigers (Girls Junior High) - Victorious in a No Loss Season.
6.C. Mayor Lynch presented a proclamation commending the members of
"Today's Society of Tomorrow's Leaders" for feeding the hungry during
the holidays. He also commended the City staff and their departments
for preparing baskets for delivery to the needy during the holiday
season.
7.A. Mayor Lynch read the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year ended September 30, 1989. Milena
Walinski, Assistant Finance Director, accepted the Certificate on behalf
of the Finance Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
8.A. 1991 National Derby Rally and All-American Soap Box Derby. The
Commission is to consider approval of using the Linton Boulevard Bridge
on Saturday, February 16, 1991, Sunday, June 23, 1991 as a practice date
and Saturday, June 29, 1991 from 9:00 A.M. until mid-afternoon for the
National Derby Rally. Approval is recommended.
8.B. Resolution No. 1-91. Resolu%ion No. 1-91, amending the Water
and Sewer Operating Budget, is before the Commission for consideration.
Approval is recommended.
The caption of Resolution No. 1-91 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 71-90 WHICH MADE
APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL NECESSARY EXPEN-
DITURES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91, BY SETTING FORTH THE ANTICIPATED
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE WATER AND SEWER FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91; TO REPEAL ALL RESOLUTIONS
AND ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH.
(Copy of Resolution No. 1-91 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
8.C. Del Aire Country Club Median Landscaping and Irrigation Mainte-
nance Agreement. The Commission is to consider approval and ratifica-
tion of the median landscaping and irrigation maintenance agreement
between the City and Del Aire Country Club. Approval is recommended.
8.D. Equipment Purchase and Software License Agreement - ITRON, Inc.
The Commission is to consider approval of an agreement with ITRON, Inc.,
for the purchase of hand-held meter reading equipment and software and
system support services. Approval is recommended.
8.E. Reorganization Plan for Sunshine Telephone, Inc. The Commis-
sion is to consider approval of a plan for the reorganization of Sun-
shine Telephone, Inc. Approval is recommended.
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8.F. Ratification and Approval of Administrative proposals. The
Commission is to consider ratification and approval of the Administra-
tive Proposals regarding financial management as presented to the
Commission at their Workshop Meeting of November 20, 1990. Approval is
recommended.
8.G. Authorization No. 3C with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan. The
Commission is to consider approving Authorization No. 3C with PBS&J to
prepare drawings for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project in the
amount of $7,500 with funding to come from the 1984 Bond Issue Account
No. 441-5162-536-60.76.
8.H. Award of Bids and Contracts.
1. Rental Rehabilitation Program - Henry Haywood in the amount
of $11,823 for rehabilitation of property at 126-36 N.W. 2nd
Avenue with funding to come from Rental Rehabilitation Grant
(Account No. 118-1975-554-60.23) Account balance $40,306.50.
2. Co~unity Development Block Grant Program Housing Rehabili-
tation Grant - Phillip Gary Purr & Gamzo Inc., for property at
412 S.W. 4th Avenue in the amount of $11,213.50 with funding to
come from Housing Rehabilitation (Account No.
118-1963-554-60.23) Account balance $182,815.
3. Office Supplies - Annual contract - Joyce Office Products
at an estimated annual cost of $25,000 with funding to come
from the various departmental budgets.
4. Portable Police Radios (40) and accessories - Motorola C &
E, Inc., in the amount of $28,981 with funding to come from
Police (Support) Budget/Equipment Other (Account No.
001-2113-521-60.89) Account balance $37,800.30.
5. Hurricane Shutters at Water Treatment Plant - Solaroll
Shade & Shutter Corp. in the amount of $51,715 with funding to
come from Building Account No. 444-5154-536-60.31. Account
balance $250,000.
6. Landscape Maintenance on West Atlantic Avenue - Greenway
Plan Phase II - America's Pros, in the amount of $10,305 with
funding to come from Beautification Contract Maintenance
(Account No. 119-4144-572-33.49) Account balance $191,085.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded
by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes;
Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
9oA. Review and Acceptance of Appea~a~le Advisory Board Actions.
The Commission is to consider acceptance of actions and decisions made
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by the Planning and Zoning Board, Site Plan Review and Appearance Board
and the Historic Preservation Board. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Andrews moved for approval, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw
- Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.B. Appeal of Planning and Zoning Board Action Re: Bingo at Con-
gress Square. The Commission is to consider an appeal of the Planning
and Zoning Board denial of a conditional use request for bingo at
Congress Square. Approval is recommended.
The City Attorney stated that, with regard to appeals of
rezoning matters and conditional uses, when there is a denial from the
Planning and Zoning Board the LDRs should be changed. In the authority
section, the Planning and Zoning Board does not have final denial
authority so, under the current regulations, the Commission is really
reviewing the recommendation of the P&Z Board as opposed to an appeal
from a denial, which was the intent.
Mayor Lynch expressed the feeling that he would like to hear
comments from the public even though a Public Hearing is not required
and suggested this procedure be discussed at an upcoming workshop.
Irving Steinberg, President of Florida Veterans Memorial Fund,
requested that this item be delayed until the engineer for this project
arrives. The City Attorney stated some of the preliminary issues can be
taken care of.
Upon question, Mr. Steinberg confirmed that the organization
will be leasing the premises, they are a charitable organization and the
lease payment does not call for a percentage of the proceeds.
The City Attorney advised that, since they are a charitable
organization, they can sub-lease for use by other charities who will pay
an amount to be pro-rated according to the amount of time each organi-
zation uses.
James Johnson, Architect, presented a site plan showing the
location of the site, the additional businesses and the vacancies.
Mayor Lynch stated if there is a feeling that P&Z might look at
this differently upon a review of the new information, he would recom-
mend that the site plan be returned to them.
Dr. Alperin moved to remand this back to P&Z with the new
information, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Mr. Kovacs advised this will be scheduled for the P&Z Board
Meeting of January 28, 1991 at 6:00 P.M.
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9.C. Appeal of Planning and Zoning Board Action Re: Rezoning
Request for Boat Docks. This item was withdrawn from the agenda at the
applicant's request.
9.D. Consideration of Approval for Mural 9nd Sign. The Commission
is to consider approving a mural and sign on the Delray Bait and Tackle
building located at 817 N.E. 6th Avenue and to provide direction for
establishment of criteria for approvals of such items.
The City Attorney stated if this is to be declared something
other than a sign, there should be an amendment drafted to the Sign
Code. Under the definition within the LDRs, it clearly states this
would be considered a sign.
Mr. Andrews stated he feels that a mural, other than a sign,
should be treated as an architectural element, so it should be included
in the Code as such and consideration given regarding the proportion of
the building within the block.
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement, stated there
are parts of the Code that would allow the applicant to have the flat
wall sign and an additional free-standing sign.
Upon question by Mr. Mouw regarding the City's recourse of an
objectionable color on a sign, Ms. Butler stated this would be the
decision of the SPRAB Board, but because the Code is not specific, they
were uncomfortable in setting a precedent.
Mayor Lynch suggested staff supply guidelines on how this
should be governed, making it easier to deal with in terms of the
ordinance.
The Commission concurred on being in favor of murals and that
they can add to buildings.
Mayor Lynch stated if Delray Bait and Tackle wants to apply for
a waiver, it will be necessary for the applicant to return to the
Commission prior to approval of a Code amendment or new guidelines.
9.E. Comcast Cable Use of County Rights-of-Way Within City of Delra¥
Beach. The Commission is to consider the issue regarding use of County
rights-of-way within the City of Delray Beach by Comcast Cable.
The City Attorney stated Comcast did not obtain a permit in the
amount of $15.00 to do work in the right-of-way in the City. Pursuant
to the Code, the City requires that the permit fee be trebled or made
$45.00. The City does not have the authority, by issuing the permit, to
regulate the laying of a particular cable in a right-of-way that does
not belong to the City. Rights-of-way within the City are controlled by
different entities, including the City and the County.
Mayor Lynch advised that when the Commission originally denied
the request from Comcast, they did not object, but indicated there were
other means of going around the City. The City Attorney stated it was
his understanding that Comcast indicated they would use County
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rights-of-way and the map shows the route is along Congress Avenue to
Lake Ida Road and then to Military Trail.
Michael Weiner, representing National Cable, Ltd., stated he
understands the LDRs provide a number of weapons to use, as opposed to
just tripling the permit fee, if an applicant blatantly disregards the
permitting process.
Mr. Andrews expressed the feeling that, if National Cable felt
Comcast went against the City LDRs or some other law, they would have
filed an injuction. This is a clear cut case of a right-of-way that
does not belong to the City.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch, the City Attorney advised that
Comcast is a franchisee with the County. He explained further that the
City's air rights-of-way remain uncluttered, which is what the City was
concerned with when Comcast originally appeared before the Commission.
Mr. Randolph commented that he feels the Commission should take
a hard look at the City's permitting process with regard to the County,
FP&L and Southern Bell.
The Commission concurred that the City has no alternative at
this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
At this point, the time being 7:30 P.M., the Commission moved
to the duly advertised Public Hearings portion of the agenda.
10.A. Ordinance No. 61-90. Ordinance No. 61-90, changing the defini-
tion of the term "family" as contained in the LDRs, is before the
Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to
consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading,
a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 61-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, "GENERAL
PROVISIONS", ARTICLE 1.4, "INTERPRETATION, ENFORCE-
MENT, AND PENALTIES", SECTION 1.4.5, "DEFINITIONS", OF
THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING APPENDIX "A", "DEFINITIONS", REPEALING THE
DEFINITION OF FAMILY; BY ENACTING A NEW DEFINITION OF
FAMILY PROVIDING THAT A FAMILY SHALL CONSIST OF THOSE
PERSONS WHO ARE RELATED BY BLOOD, MARRIAGE OR ADOP-
TION, OR AS MANY AS FIVE UNRELATED PERSONS LIVING IN
THE SAME DWELLING UNIT; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 61-90 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 61-90 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - No; Mr.
Mr. Randolph - No; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Andrews stated that he feels the health, welfare and safety
issues are not a part of this ordinance, that they can be abused, so he
cannot support it.
Upon question, the City Attorney recommended the Commission not
pass the ordinance on a trial basis, but suggested staff report to the
Commission after six months to inform them of the outcome.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
10.B. Request for Waiver. The Commission is to consider a request
from the American Heart Association to waive Code Section 118.27(C) (3)
which provides for an annual registration fee for a charitable organiza-
tion in the amount of $300. Prior to consideration of this waiver, a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw mo~ed for approval of the request, seconded by Mr.
Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews
- Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Mayor
Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.C. Request for Waiver. The Commission is to consider a request
from the Health Care Institute, located at 4760 West Atlantic Avenue, to
waive Section 4.3.4(H) (6) of the Land Development Regulations which
requires a 14 foot setback for signs. The applicant is requesting a 10
foot setback. Prior to consideration of passage of this request, a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
The City Attorney stated, when the bulk of the Sign Code was
modified in 1985 it was meant to be an absolute Code and there was to be
no variance procedure included. The first variance was for historic,
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nostalgic or rooftop signs, based on an historical perspective; now more
and more variances are being requested. It is his suggestion that, if
the Commission is to continue granting variances on a regular basis,
some rules and regulations should be spelled out.
Ms. Butler stated she hopes to return to the Commission early
in February at a workshop meeting with proposed changes to the Code.
Mr. Mouw moved to approve the waiver, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10.D. Request for Waiver. The Commission is to consider a request
from Dr. & Mrs. Carlos Tomelleri, 250 Royal Court, for two free-standing
signs to be located on the City right-of-way. Prior to consideration of
this waiver, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this
time.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Betty Tomelleri, applicant, stated they feel this particular
plot is very unusual and unique. She emphasized the fact that in the
practice of psychiatry they try to be as discreet as possible in the
interest of their patients.
The City Manager stated he concurs with the Historic Preserva-
tion Board in allowing two signs since the property fronts on three
streets. He and the City Attorney agree that the area of the sign would
be actually less than the 20 square feet because of the way it peaks at
the top.
Mary Lou Jamison, President of Del Ida Park Neighborhood,
stated they are in favor of this request.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved for acceptance of the request for waiver,
according to the City Manager's recommendation in the last paragraph of
the memorandum and that the applicant be permitted to put the numbers of
the address of the property not to exceed four inches on the west corner
of the property, with the condition that they enter into a hold harmless
agreement with the City, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - No; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
10.E. Request for Waiver. The Commission is to consider a request of
waiver from the 1550 Building located at 1550 North Federal Highway, to
allow an existing free-standing sign to be placed at an 18 foot height
instead of the required 7 feet. Prior to consideration of this waiver a
public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
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Ms. Butler stated the problem with this sign is that it is
visually blocked by a building and landscape items.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Jean Beer, Tropic Boulevard, stated she is opposed to continu-
ally allowing an increase in the height of signs.
O.D. Priest, owner of this strip of eight stores with a City-
required setback of 30 feet, stated there is a motel adjoining the north
property line which blocks his sign. He is requesting that he be
allowed to raise the sign in order that the strip can be seen from a
distance.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Mouw moved for approval of the waiver, seconded by Mr.
Andrews.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch, Ms. Butler responded that the CRA
was not required to review this waiver.
Mr. Randolph suggested a workshop be scheduled regarding the
issue of coordinating the Sign Code and the Landscape Code to prevent
future blocking of signage.
Mr. Mouw amended his motion to include the caveat that, should
the motel be demolished in the future, the sign would be lowered to the
required height, Mr. Andrews amended his second. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - No. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
10.F. Request for Waiver. The Commission is to consider a waiver
request from World's Best Burger located at 550 N.E. 6th Avenue for a
free-standing sign with a one foot setback instead of 10 feet as submit-
ted on their approved sign plan. Prior to consideration of this waiver,
a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance 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 denial of the waiver, seconded by Mr.
Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin -
Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - No; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
10.G. Ordinance No. 62-90. Ordinance No. 62-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 52 "Water" by repealing certain subsec-
tions with respect to certain connection charges and transmission and
storage fees, is before the Commission for consideration on Second and
FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on
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Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held
at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 62-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS", CHAPTER 52, "WATER", SUBHEADING "RATES,
CHARGES, AND FEES", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTION
52.31, "CONNECTION CHARGES", SUBSECTION (B), "EXCEP-
TIONS TO WATER CONNECTION CHARGE", IN ITS ENTIRETY; BY
RELETTERING SECTION 52.31, "CONNECTION CHARGES",
SUBSECTION (C) TO SUBSECTION (B); BY AMENDING SECTION
52.31, "CONNECTION CHARGES", BY ADDING A NEW SUBSEC-
TION (C) TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATION ON USE OF FEES AND
A NEW SUBSECTION (D) TO PROVIDE THAT ANY REQUIRED
CONNECTION FEE SHALL BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF ANY AUTHORIZATION TO CONNECT TO THE CITY'S
WATER SYSTEM; BY REPEALING SECTION 52.35, "TRANSMIS-
SION AND STORAGE FEES", IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 62-90 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
Mr. Andrews left the Commission Chambers at this time.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance 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. 62-90
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
10.H. Ordinance No. 63-90. Ordinance No. 63-90, amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 54 "Sewers" by repealing certain Sections
with respect to certain connection charges and service rates and renum-
bering the remaining sections accordingly, is before the Commission for
consideration on Second and FINAL Reading.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 63-90:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE V, "PUBLIC
WORKS", CHAPTER 54, "SEWERS", SUBHEADING "RATES AND
CHARGES", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTION 54.31,
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"CONNECTION CHARGES; EXCEPTION" , SUBSECTION (A) ,
"CONNECTION CHARGES", PARAGRAPHS (A) (2) (a) THROUGH
(A) (2) (e), INCLUSIVE, AND ALL OF SUBSECTION (B),
"EXCEPTIONS TO CONNECTION CHARGE"; BY REPEALING
SECTION 54.32, "SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES", SUBSECTION
(B) , PARAGRAPH (3) , "SEWERAGE FLOW DETERMINATION"; BY
RENUMBERING SECTION 54 . 32, "SERVICE RATES AND CHARG-
ES'', SUBSECTION (B) , PARAGRAPH (4) , "WHEN EFFECTIVE",
TO PARAGRAPH (3), "WHEN EFFECTIVE"; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 63-90 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance 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 for the adoption of Ordinance No. 63-90 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
Mr. Andrews returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
At this time Mayor Lynch returned to the Proclamation portion
of the agenda.
6.C. Mayor Lynch read and presented a proclamation commending the
members of "Today's Society of Tomorrow's Leaders" for feeding the
hungry in the City of Delray Beach during the holidays. Ms. Mitchell
came forward to accept the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT - NON AGENDA ITEMS
ll.A.1. The City Manager stated the first item he had planned to
discuss was in reference to the Comcast Cable Company and that has been
previously discussed at this meeting.
ll.A.2. The City Manager stated the second was the problem Lynn Wachtel
had in obtaining permits and direction for repairs to the building on
Congress Avenue. The Planning Director has corresponded with her and
provided direction as to what can be done. He also apologized to her
for failure by staff to get in touch and assured her of continuous
cooperation in helping to restore this property for some productive use.
ll.B. There were no inquiries from the public on Non-Agenda items.
FIRST READINGS
12.A. Ordinance No. 1-91. Ordinance No. 1-91, amending Chapter 4,
"Zoning Regulations", of the Land Development Regulations by decreasing
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the rear yard setback in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning Dis-
trict from 40 feet to 10 feet, is before the Commission for considera-
tion on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held January
29, 1991.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 1-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 4.3, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 4.3.4, "BASE DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 4.3.4(K), "DEVELOP-
MENT STANDARDS MATRIX", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY DECREASING THE REAR YARD
SETBACK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE FROM 40
FEET TO 10 FEET; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for Public Comment. No one came
forward to address the Commission on the ordinance.
Mr. Andrews stated he feels there are some scenarios that would
make 10 feet highly inappropriate, because commercial buildings can take
any shape or form with a very obtrusive situation abutting residential
property. It is his hope that the 10 feet is not an absolute and that
the site plan is very critical, favoring the adjacent residential over
the commercial in all instances.
Upon question by Dr. Alperin, David Kovacs, Planning Director,
responded that the height limitation is 48 feet.
Mayor Lynch commented that he feels part of the problem is that
formerly, when any commercial building was to be constructed near a
residential district, it was required that a wall be constructed to
isolate the residential portion.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch as to why this particular issue
could not be solved by granting a variance, Mr. Kovacs stated the
variance criteria is based upon a hardship.
The City Manager suggested restricting the building height or
changing the setback by requiring one foot of setback for each equiva-
lent foot of height, since there seems to be a concern regarding the
height. For example, if the building was 48 feet in height, the setback
would need to be 48 feet.
Mr. Randolph stated he has no objection to this ordinance,
since there seems to be only one or two exceptions.
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Dr, Alperin stated he would like to see the ordinance changed
to require one foot for each equivalent one foot of height, starting at
the minimum 10 foot setback. The Commission concurred.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1-91 on
First Reading, as amended.
The City Attorney advised there will be a caption change and
requested time to revise this for Commission approval.
The Commission concurred to table this item for the time being.
(At the conclusion of Item 12.B., the adoption of Ordinance No.
2-91, the Commission returned to Item 12.A.)
12.B. Ordinance No. 2-91. Ordinance No. 2-91, amending Chapter 2,
"Administrative Provisions", of the Land Development Regulations by
including additional items for which the Chief Building Official has
authority to approve, to approve subject to conditions or to deny a
building permit, is before the Commission for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held January 29, 1991.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 2-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINI-
STRATIVE PROVISIONS", ARTICLE 2.4, "GENERAL PRO-
CEDURES'', SECTION 2.4.5, "PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS", SUBSECTION 2.4.5(I), "ARCHI-
TECTURAL (APPEARANCE) ELEVATIONS", SUB-SUBSECTION (1),
"RULES", PARAGRAPH (b), OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
INCLUDING ITEMS WHICH THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL HAS
AUTHORITY TO APPROVE, APPROVE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS,
OR TO DENY A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF THOSE
ITEMS LISTED; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for public comment. No one came
forward to address the Commission on this ordinance.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
12.A. At this time the City Attorney read the revised caption of
Ordinance No. 1-91 as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 4.3, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 4.3.4, "BASE DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 4.3.4(K) "DEVELOP-
MENT STANDARDS MATRIX", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY CHANGING THE REAR YARD
SETBACK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE TO EQUATE
SETBACK AREAS TO THE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING WITH A
MINIMUM OF A 10 FOOT SETBACK; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph -
Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
12.C. Ordinance No. 3-91. Ordinance No. 3-91, amending Chapter 4,
"Zoning Regulations", of the Land Development Regulations by increasing
the maximum allowable floor area for a single tenant or a single use
from 20,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet with the Planned Commer-
cial Small Scale (PC-S) Zoning District, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
on January 29, 1991.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 3-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
REGULATIONS" , ARTICLE 4 . 4 , "BASE ZONING DISTRICT" ,
SECTION 4.4.12, "PLANNED COMMERCIAL (PC) DISTRICT" ,
SUBSECTION 4.4.12(H) (1), "SPECIAL REGULATIONS", OF THE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY INCREASING
THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA FOR A SINGLE TENANT
OR A SINGLE USE FROM 20,000 SQ. FT. TO 60,000 SQ. FT.
WITHIN THE PLANNED COMMERCIAL SMALL SCALE (PC-S) ZONE
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for Public Hearing.
Bob Basehart, resident, stated he would like an opportunity to
discuss this ordinance, if the Commission enters into a discussion.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 3-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch -
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Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to
0 vote.
12.D. Ordinance No. 4-91. Ordinance No. 4-91, amending Chapter 4,
Zoning Regulations", of the Land Development Regulations by repealing
Section 4.4.19(D) and enacting a new Section 4.4.19(D), "Conditional
Uses and Structures Allowed", to provide provisions for conditional uses
and structures allowed in the Mixed Industrial and Commercial (MIC)
Zoning District, is before the Commission for consideration on First
Reading.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 4-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, "ZONING
REGULATIONS", ARTICLE 4.4, "BASE ZONING DISTRICT",
SECTION 4.4.19, "MIXED INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (MIC)
DISTRICT", SUBSECTION 4.4.19(D), "CONDITIONAL USES AND
STRUCTURES ALLOWED", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULA-
TIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA BY REPEALING SECTION 4.4.19(D) AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 4.4.19(D), "CONDITIONAL USES
AND STRUCTURES ALLOWED", TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR
CONDITIONAL USES AND STRUCTURES ALLOWED IN A MIXED
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (MIC) DISTRICT; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for Public Hearing.
Frank Kriedler, representing Ray Ellison, a property owner,
stated he owns a parcel on the west side of Congress Avenue, where a
developer would like to expand 90 feet onto his property for storage of
temporary units. Mr. Kriedler commented that when they appeared before
the P&Z Board, there were no conditional uses available, and he main-
tains the position that it was unintentionally omitted.
The public hearing was closed.
Dr. Alperin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 4-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw -
Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
12.E. Ordinance No. 5-91. Ordinance No. 5-91, amending Title 3,
"Administration", Chapter 30, "City Commission" of the Code of Ordinanc-
es by amending Section 30.15, "Waivers of City Ordinances", by adding a
new subsection 30.13(C) to provide for the imposition of a fee to cover
advertising and administrative costs associated with processing the
waiver application, is before the Commission for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held January 29, 1991.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 5-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 3, "ADMINISTRA-
TION'', CHAPTER 30, "CITY COMMISSION", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY AMENDING
SECTION 30.15, "WAIVERS OF CITY ORDINANCES", BY ADDING
A NEW SUBSECTION 30.15 (C) TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSI-
TION OF A FEE TO COVER ADVERTISING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROCESSING THE WAIVER APPLICA-
TION; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Attorney advised there is a change in Section 1 (C),
deleting the words "corporation or legal entity"
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for Public Hearing. No one came
forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Mouw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 5-91 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
12.F. Ordinance No. 6-91. Ordinance No. 6-91, amending Chapter 36,
"Finance; City Property Transactions", Subheading, "City Purchasing",
Section 36.02, "Acquisition of Personal Property, Supplies or Contractu-
al Services" to provide certain criteria to make the purchasing process
more effective and efficient, is before the Commission for consideration
on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held January 29,
1991.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 6-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE III, "ADMINIS-
TRATION", CHAPTER 36, "FINANCE; CITY PROPERTY TRANSAC-
TIONS'', SUBHEADING "CITY PURCHASING", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 36.02, "ACQUISITION OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY, SUPPLIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES", SUBSEC-
TION (A) TO PROVIDE THAT PURCHASES COSTING MORE THAN
$100 BUT LESS THAN $1,000 MAY BE AWARDED BY THE
PURCHASING OFFICER PROVIDED AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO
OBTAIN TWO (2) QUOTES WHENEVER PRACTICAL; BY AMENDING
SECTION 36.02 (B) TO PROVIDE THAT PURCHASES COSTING
$1,000 OR MORE BUT LESS THAN $6,000 MAY BE AWARDED BY
THE PURCHASING OFFICER SUBJECT TO CITY MANAGER APPROV-
AL AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CRITERIA; BY AMENDING
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SECTION 36.02 (c) TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF BID
FOR PURCHASES OF MORE THAN $6,000 AND LESS THAN
$10,000; BY REPLACING THROUGHOUT SECTION 36.02 REFER-
ENCE TO PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR WITH PURCHASING
OFFICER; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for Public Hearing. No one came
forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 6-91 on
First Reading, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
12.G. Ordinance No. 7-91. Ordinance No. 7-91, annexing to the City
of Delray Beach twenty-five (25) parcels of land lying and being in
Section 14, Township 46 South, Range 42 East, Palm Beach County, Flori-
da, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held on January 29, 1991.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 7-91:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH TWENTY-FIVE (25) PARCELS OF LAND LYING AND BEING
IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO
EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY; SAID LAND IS
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF
MILITARY TRAIL AND ATLANTIC AVENUE; REDEFINING THE
BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVID-
ING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND;
PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF TO PC (PLANNED
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN PART, AND POC (PLANNED OFFICE
CENTER) DISTRICT, IN PART; AND GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT IN PART; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for Public Hearing.
Gerry Marshall, resident of Woodlake Subdivision, questioned
what parcels are included in this property.
Mr. Kovacs stated the parcels are located at the northwest and
southwest corners of West Atlantic Avenue and Military Trail. These
annexations are a result of the Annexation Policies contained in the
Comprehensive Plan, some of which are subject to water service
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agreements. There are a few voluntary petitions in addition to those
properties currently receiving services that have no Annexation Agree-
ment, but are being asked to become a part of this effort. If concur-
rence is not received by February 12, 1991, they may be deleted from
this action.
The City Attorney advised that, as a result of Mr. Kovacs last
comment, the caption of Ordinance No. 7-91 should be changed to read as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS
OF SAID CITY; SAID LAND IS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF MILITARY TRAIL AND ATLANTIC
AVENUE; 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 PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN PART,
AND POC (PLANNED OFFICE CENTER) DISTRICT, IN PART; AND
GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT IN PART; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Lynch opened the floor for Public Hearing. No one came
forward to address the Commission.
The City Manager stated, on the effective date of the annexa-
tion, there should be a budget in place to add the two police officers
in order to provide adequate service to the area.
Mr. Andrews moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 7-91 as
amended, on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.F. Consideration of Request For Waiver of Sign Code - Greater
Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Commission is to consider a
request from the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce for a waiver
of Section 4.6.7(3) (J) of the Sign Code for their annual membership
drive from January 15 - February 1, 1991. Denial is recommended.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
The City Manager stated this will be on the agenda for the
meeting of January 16, 1991, as the waiver must be advertised.
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Mayor Lynch requested that staff look at this at the time the
Sign Code is reviewed.
9.G. Adoption of Formal Legislative Work Program. The Commission is
to consider adopting the formal 1991 Legislative work program as out-
lined by Kathy Daley.
Kathy Dale¥, representing the City in Tallahassee, explained
the changes and additions made to the agenda.
Dr. Alperin moved approval of the 1991 Legislative Agenda as
presented, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.H. Request ~or Conditional Use Approval and Attendant Site Plan.
The Commission is to consider a request for conditional use approval and
attendant site plan for a proposed Jiffy Lube vehicle lubrication
facility on the outparcel of the WalMart Plaza located on the west side
of Military Trail south of Linton Boulevard. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Kovacs stated this item was referred back to the P&Z Board
in December of 1990, to honor a request by the applicant to look at a
proposed redesign and to reconsider the appropriateness of the use. At
the meeting on December 17, 1990 the P&Z Board approved both the re-
design and the Conditional Use.
Saul Weinberger, Director of Del Aire Property Owners Associa-
tion, stated whatever happens on this site will impact on the residents'
property relative to egress and ingress and is requesting this item be
tabled.
The Commission concurred that one building will be more attrac-
tive than the two.
Mr. Kovacs stated if the Commission approves the conditional
use and the site plan, this project will be subject to final site plan
approval by the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the conditional use request,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - No; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1
vote.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of the original site plan,
seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - No; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
9.I. Request for Major Modification. The Commission is to consider
a request for a major modification to a conditional use for reconstruc-
tion of the Hess Station on Military Trail. Approval is recommended.
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Mr. Randolph left the Commission Chambers at this time.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Randolph returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
9.J. Direction Regarding Architect Selection for Fire Station No. 1.
The Commission is to consider providing direction regarding architect
selection for Fire Station No. 1.
Mr. Mouw suggested inviting the two top firms chosen by the
Selection Committee for a discussion.
Mayor Lynch recommended that the Commission schedule a pre-
sentation by the top three firms to look at their ideas on January 22,
1991, after the Stormwater issue, with action to select on January 29,
1991. The Commission concurred.
9.K. CRA'S EmPloyees Participation in City's Health Plan. The
Commission' is' Go consider a request to have the City Commission author-
ize the Community Redevelopment Agency employees to participate in the
City's Health Insurance Plan.
Mr. Andrews left the Commission Chambers at this time.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval to amend the City's Health
Insurance Plan to allow participation by the CRA, seconded by Mr.
Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph
- Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.L. Change Order No. 5. The Commission is to consider Change Order
No. 5 for Widell Associates, Inc., for the Water Treatment Plant Expan-
sion Project to reduce the contract by the amount of $31,040.51.
Approval is recommended.
Mr. Andrews returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw
- Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.M. Authorization No. 3B with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan. The
Commission is to consider approving Authorization No. 3B for additional
services for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project in the amount
of $29,997.12 which will be paid from liquidated damages assessed Widell
Associates, Inc.. Approval is recommended.
After considerable discussion, William Greenwood, Director of
Environmental Services, stated this negotiation is based on the existing
agreement with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan and, it is his feeling,
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this is one of the lowest multipliers (3.0) found in any consulting
contract in the tri-county area. Currently, the City is looking for
some additional consultants for the Decade of Excellence, plus the
public utilities.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of Authorization No. 3B, second-
ed by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.N. Authorization No. lC with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jerniqan. The
Commission is to consider approving Authorization No. lC with Post,
Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan for professional services in connection with
the Miller Storage Tank and Booster Station. The negotiated compensa-
tion is $206,804 with funding from the 1990 $8,000,000 line of credit
(Account No. 444-5169-536-33.11). Approval is recommended.
The City Manager stated the agenda is incorrect in the naming
of the funding source. It should be the 1984 Sewer and Bond Issue
(Account No. 441-5162-536-XXXX). He also stated he is concerned about
structural and engineering services being over 10%. Discussion fol-
lowed.
Dr. Alperin moved for approval of Authorization No. lC, second-
ed by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes;
Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.0. Appointments to the Code Enforcement Board. The Commission is
to consider the appointment of both regular and alternate members to
various positions on the Code Enforcement Board. Please refer to the
City Manager's memorandum for appointment sequence.
Mr. Mouw moved for the appointment of Dominick Sarlo as a
General Contractor and a regular member for a term ending January 14,
1994, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Dr. Alperin moved for the appointment of Richard L. Raab as a
Real Estate person and a regular member for a term ending January 14,
1994, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Mr. Andrews moved for the appointment of John Goodman as a Real
Estate person and an alternate member for a term ending January 14,
1994, seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Mr. Randolph moved for the appointment of Dick Eckerle as a
subcontractor/lay person and a regular member for a term ending January
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14, 1944, seconded by Mr. Mouw. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr.
Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Mayor Lynch requested that his appointment be deferred until
the meeting of January 29, 1991.
Mr. Mouw moved for the appointment of Beril Kruger as a
business person and an alternate member for a term ending January 14,
1994, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Dr. Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
Dr. Alperin moved for the appointment of Fred Fetzer as an
engineer and alternate member for a term ending January 14, 1994,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr.
Mouw - Yes; Dr. Alperin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Andrews moved for the appointment of Ronald Rickert, II as
an architect and alternate member for a term ending January 14, 1994,
seconded by Dr. Alperin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9.P. Receipt of Recommendations. The Commission is to acknowledge
receipt of recommendations and direction re: Truck parking in Residen-
tial Districts.
Mayor Lynch commented there seems to be two opinions; one from
the Neighborhood Task Force and another from Planning and Zoning.
Upon question, Ms. Butler outlined the area affected and
explained that this ordinance addresses the weight of one ton or less.
Mr. Kovacs stated the main aspect that concerned P&Z was
whether of not there should be a hardship provision. The major request
was for an ordinance that does not discriminate, but treats all neigh-
borhoods in the City alike.
Ms. Butler stated the Neighborhood Task Team felt very strongly
about the hardship criteria and that there were a number of situations
that the Commission needed to look at on a case-by-case basis. It was
their hope that the hardship criteria regarding available parking spaces
and the primary source of income be treated together.
Mayor Lynch expressed the opinion that naming the primary
source of income is going to become very burdensome for Code Enforcement
to prove.
The City Attorney stated he feels the authority to hear this
hardship could be given to any one of the boards; however, Code
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Enforcement looks at whether or not a violation exists and if a penalty
should be imposed.
The Commission concurred in directing the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance allowing two vehicles per household with a one ton
capacity or less maximum in the R-lA Zoning District, with a no hardship
clause, to be placed on the agenda for First Reading on January 29,
1991.
9.0. City Attorney's Evaluation. This item was removed from the
agenda.
9.R. Provision of Water Service - Country Club Acres. The Commis-
sion is to consider and give direction regarding provision of water
service to properties in Country Club Acres (Whatley and Jefferson
Roads).
The City Manager advised this is an area that had contaminated
wells and the City received a grant to help install a water system,
which has been done. The property owners are reluctant to sign water
agreements, as they contain voluntary annexation clauses.
Mr. Greenwood stated the State gave a maximum limit of $10,000
per property and they issued the City a purchase order to supply water
to the three properties.
The City Attorney stated the County had a regulation that
individual wells could not be retained when there was a problem with the
wells that were within 100 feet of the City services. The owners of
those properties stated they would be added onto the City system, if the
voluntary annexation portion of the agreement was deleted, and feel they
are being forced by the City.
Upon question by Mayor Lynch with regard to setting a prece-
dent, the City Attorney stated the City Water Service Agreement is the
primary mechanism as witness to the parcels being annexed.
Mayor Lynch suggested the City be lenient with the property
owners and not force them to be annexed until the entire area is an-
nexed. Mr. Kovacs stated the only way properties can be annexed unilat-
erally is by people volunteering.
Mr. Mouw moved that no water be supplied until the standard
agreement is signed, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mayor Lynch - Yes; Mr. Mouw - Yes; Dr.
Alperin - Yes; Mr. Andrews - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
13.A.1. Mr. Mouw stated there is a problem in not being able to see
around the corner when coming to the stop street at the corner of Laing
Street and A1A. There is another traffic situation at the corner of
Lowson Boulevard and Military Trail due to signage and landscaping.
Mayor lynch added there is also a problem at the corner of N.E. 3rd
Street going in the direction of Federal Highway; it is impossible to
see north or south on N.E. 7th Avenue with the six-foot high hedges.
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13.A.2. Mr. Randolph expressed his thanks to the City Manager, Mr.
Greenwood and other employees that helped to solve the low water pres-
sure problem in his neighborhood.
13.A.3. Mr. Andrews stated he was informed of a situation where water
service was shut off due to non-payment of a $51 monthly bill, the owner
of the property was out of town and the original security deposit of $50
was $1 short of the total amount due. However, in the meantime, the
City adopted an ordinance increasing the security deposit to $75. For
those persons who neglect to pay their bill on time, the security
deposit is doubled, causing this particular water bill to amount to
$151. He questioned if it would be possible to review some of these
cases where the average monthly water bill is only $35 per month and is
rarely overdue, or if it is really necessary to require a $150 security
deposit in situations such as this. The City Manager stated he would
look into this matter and get back to Mr. Andrews.
13.A.4. Mr. Andrews commented that he is concerned about the length of
time it takes to get contracts signed with some of the City consultants.
He feels that staff and all those persons coming in contact with the
public should put themselves in the position of the person who is
signing that contract to see if the request is reasonable or doable.
13.A.5. Mayor Lynch stated, now that the City has an Engineer on board,
he would like the agreement with the County regarding signalization to
be revoked and control given back to the City.
13.A.6. Mayor Lynch commented that he would like to know the status of
the Morikami well agreement with the County.
13.A.7. Mayor Lynch complimented the Police Department on the quick
action that was taken to prepare and distribute the brochure with the
TIPS number.
13.A.8. Mayor Lynch expressed the hope that at the January 22nd Work-
shop, when the Stormwater issue will be discussed, staff would give a
presentation and respond to the questions that were brought up at the
last regular meeting in order that the Commissioners can be better
informed.
13.A.9. Mayor Lynch reiterated his concern relative to complaints
received from the public during the last couple of months regarding the
non-professional treatment received from City employees.
13.B.1. The City Attorney stated the date of the foreclosure sale of
the Laver's property has been scheduled for February 12, 1991, at 11:00
A.M. He spoke with a representative from the Atlanta office today and
he indicated there is a possibility that the property will be sold to
some other entity, as there are seven or eight that have expressed an
interest. The City Attorney's office is looking for direction from the
Commission as to how to proceed. It is his opinion that FSLIC will be
controlling the property after February 12th.
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Mayor Lynch stated he would like this to be placed on a work-
shop agenda so any interested persons can attend and alternatives can be
discussed.
13.B.2. The City Attorney introduced David Tolces, who was recently
appointed Assistant City Attorney.
13.C. The City Manager stated this week he will be distributing the
financial report for the first two months of the year. One of the
concerns going into the new fiscal year was what the outcome would be
with the new sales tax and he reported that 18.5% of the budget has been
collected in the first two months. In the prior two years the City had
collected 15.4% in 1988/89 and a total of 15.47% in 1989/90, so he feels
that it looks favorable.
Mayor Lynch declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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