03-10-87350
MARCH 10, 1987
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:02 P.M., Tuesday, 'March 10, 1987.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Malcolm T. Bird
Commissioner Richard J. Dougherty
Commissioner Marie Horenburger
Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager James L. Pennington and
Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Kurtz ~
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Barry Silver, son of Rabbi
Sam Silver of Temple Sinai.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
3.a. Mayor Campbell suggested that everyone give a round of applause
to congratulate Commissioner Weatherspoon on his birthday.
3.b. Mayor Campbell announced a Special Meeting of the Commission to
be held at 12:00 noon on March 12, 1987, for the purpose of canvassing
the returns and declaring the results of the March 10th election.
4.a. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming May 3-9,
1987, as Drinking Water Week.
4.b. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming April 11,
1987, as Arbor Day.
5. Mr. Bird moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Horen-
burger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs. Horenburger - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Dougherty recommended that Items No. 11 and 34, relative to
the Lehman Property rehearing, be deleted. Due to much confusion as to
why it is necessary to have a rehearing, it seems this rehearing is
premature. He feels it should have been brought to the attention of the
Commission prior to advertising for Public Hearing. He does not feel
the Assistant City Attorney has the authority to make such publications
without the consent and concurrence of the Commission.
Mr. Dougherty moved to delete Items No. 11 and 34 from the
agenda. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that she would like a clarification of
the comment concerning whether the City Attorney needs to check with the
Commission prior to placing an item on the agenda for Public Hearing and
advertising it.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that their office places a
number of items on the agenda which are not directed by the Commission.
Mayor Campbell stated that it is a matter of procedure.
Mrs. Horenburger questioned why they were rehearing the Land
Use Plan Designation, since they had voted on it at an earlier meeting.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that both items have been
previously voted on and both were passed by the Commission. A letter
went out and all members of the Commission were to have received a copy
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with an explanation as to why this item was being reheard. The appli-
cant, through his representative Roger Saberson, has some concern as to
whether the Public Notice was sufficient prior to the City hearing the
Land Use Plan and the Rezoning of these items. It is the position of
the City Attorney's Office that the notice of the Land Use Plan Amend-
ment was sufficient. Mr. Saberson is of the opinion that two Public
Hearings are needed for this type of amendment. There is no case law
directly on point, so it has been brought back on that basis. As to the
Rezoning, the City Attorney's Office is in agreement with Mr. Saberson
that the notice for the Second Hearing on the Rezoning, which occurred
prior to the scheduled December 30th meeting, is insufficient. Ten days
public notice is required, so the Rezoning failed because of a lack of
public notice at Commission level.
Mr. Dougherty stated that the explanation received is an
indication as to why it should have been brought back to the Commission
to point out a deficiency on their part.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Ordinance No. 13-87 - Delra¥ Beach Historic Preservation Board.
Ordinance No. 13-87, relative to creating a Historic Preservation Board
for the City, 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. 13-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ENACTING CHAPTER 31, "HISTORIC PRESER-
VATION'' TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE WITHIN ARTICLE I "GENERAL",
FOR LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND PURPOSE, TO PROVIDE DEFINI-
TIONS; TO PROVIDE WITHIN ARTICLE II, "HISTORIC PRESER-
VATION BOARD", FOR THE CREATION AND COMPOSITION OF THE
PRESERVATION BOARD, TO PROVIDE TERMS OF OFFICE, TO
PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR
DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE BOARD GENERALLY; TO
PROVIDE WITHIN ARTICLE III, "DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC
SITES", DIVISION ONE, "DESIGNATION STANDARDS", FOR THE
RELATIONSHIP TO ZONING DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE FOR CLASS-
IFICATIONS OF STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS, TO PROVIDE
PRESERVATION STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS;
TO PROVIDE WITHIN ARTICLE III, "DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC
SITES", DIVISION TWO, "DESIGNATION PROCEDURES", FOR THE
NOMINATION FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION, TO PROVIDE FOR
NOMINATION, NOTIFICATION AND HEARINGS, TO PROVIDE FOR
BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS AND APPEALS, TO PROVIDE FOR A LOCAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; TO PROVIDE WITHIN ARTICLE
IV, "CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS", FOR BASIC REQUIRE-
MENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW GUIDELINES, TO PROVIDE FOR
REVIEW INITIATION AND PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE FOR DEMOLI-
TION OF HISTORIC SITES AND WITH HISTORIC DISTRICTS; TO
PROVIDE WITHIN ARTICLE V, "SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ADMIN-
ISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT", FOR VARIANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR
AMENDMENTS TO DESIGNATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR ORDINARY
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR UNSAFE
STRUCTURES, TO PROVIDE POR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, TO
PROVIDE FOR INSPECTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR UNDUE ECONOMIC
HARDSHIP, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 13-87 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
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with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida.
John Johnson, representing the Historic Palm Beach County
Preservation Board, stated he is available to answer any questions the
citizens may have at this time.
Alice Finst, Acting Chairman of the Community Appearance Board,
stated that the Community Appearance Board was asked to review this
ordinance. It is scheduled for review tomorrow night and she questioned
if the Commission wanted to delay their decision or if they would hear
the Board's comments later and make amendments. Mayor Campbell stated
the Commission would make amendments later, if there was a serious
conflict. Mrs. Finst stated that Section 31-13(1) calls for a three
member committee whose membership will include the Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Board, etc. Mayor Campbell stated that it should
read five members. The Commission made an appointment and added the CAB
Chairman to make a total of five members.
Mrs. Finst stated there seems to be a feeling, relative to
setting up the boards in the City, that the people appointed shall be
residents of the City. The CAB will present their comments to the
Commission following the meeting on Wednesday night.
The Assistant City Attorney questioned if there is a precedent
for any board or commission member to be a City resident. He stated
they had purposely omitted it from the ordinance to draw on expertise
outside the community. Mayor Campbell stated the Commission feels there
are enough people that are residents of Delray, making it unnecessary to
go outside the City.
The Assistant City Attorney advised that Section 31-3(1) calls
for seven members to be appointed by the Commission. The nominating
committee has five members.
The public hearing was closed.
Mayor Campbell stated that he would like to congratulate
everyone who has worked on this. The Commission feels it is one more
element to show the concern of the people of Delray for their quality of
life and the long term future in the community.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 13-87
on Second and FINAL Reading, with the understanding that it include the
language change concerning residency, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
7. Ordinance No. 14-87 - Priest Annexation. Ordinance No. 14-87,
relative to annexing a 0.64-acre parcel subject to the GC (General
Commercial) District, located north of Lake Avenue, between North
Federal Highway and Dixie Highway, is before the Commission for consid-
eration 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. 14-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH THE
SOUTH HALF OF THAT PART OF TRACT 1 LYING WEST 'OF U.S.
HIGHWAY NO. 1, CORRECTION MAP SHOWING PROPERTY OF HARRY
SEEMILLER, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9 AT PAGE 72 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH LAND
IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY.
SAID LAND IS LOCATED NORTH OF LAKE AVENUE, BETWEEN NORTH
FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND DIXIE HIGHWAY; REDEFINING THE BOUNDA-
RIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE
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ZONING THEREOF TO GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 14-87 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The Assistant 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 14-87 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty -Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(Mayor Campbell referred to a letter he received from Mr.
Harold Kilpatrick regarding his application for annexation. Mr. Kil-
patrick was under the impression his annexation would be heard at this
meeting. The ordinance was presented on First Reading at the February
24, 1987, meeting and was not scheduled to come back for Public Hearing
and Second and FINAL Reading until the March 24, 1987 Regular Meeting).
8. Ordinance No. 15-87 - Koerner Annexation. Ordinance No. 15-87,
r~lative to annexing a 0.20-acre parcel, subject to the RM-Medium to
~edium High density Dwelling District, located on the west side of
~florida Boulevard, between LaMat Avenue and Dogwood Drive, 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. 15-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOTS
48, 49 AND 50, BLOCK 35, DEL-RATON PARK, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGES 9 AND 10, WHICH LAND IS
CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY.
SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FLORIDA BOULE-
VARD, BETWEEN LAMAT AVENUE AND DOGWOOD DRIVE; REDEFINING
THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVID-
ING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVID-
ING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF TO RM (MEDIUM TO MEDIUM HIGH
DENSITY DWELLING) DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 15-87 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The Assistant 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 15-87 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. Ordinance No. 18-87 - Smith Rezoning. Ordinance No. 18-87,
relative to rezoning a 3.56 acre parcel from R-1AA (Single Family
Dwelling) District to RO (Residential Office) District, located on the
north side of West Atlantic Avenue, between N.W. 24th Avenue and N.W.
27th Avenue, 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. 18-87:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
R-1AA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN RO (RESIDEN-
TIAL OFFICE) DISTRICT THE WEST HALF OF LOTS l0 AND 17;
AND LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 AND 16, BREEZY RIDGE ESTATES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23 AT
PAGE 105 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA. LESS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE ROAD 806 AS
SHOWN IN ROAD PLAT BOOK 3 AT PAGE 28 OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID LAND IS
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ATLANTIC AVENUE, BETWEEN
N.W. 24TH AVENUE AND N.W. 27TH AVENUE, AND AMENDING
"ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983".
(Copy of Ordinance No. 18-87 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The Assistant 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 18-87 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
10. Ordinance No. 22-87 - Amending Zoning Code - Live-Aboard
Vessels. Ordinance No. 22-87, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to regulating and permitting live-aboard vessels
at full service marinas in the RM-10 and RM-15 Districts only, 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.
Mayor Campbell left the Commission Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 22-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-7(C), "RM-10 MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT", AND SECTION 30-8(C), "RM-15 MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT", TO ADD AS A CONDITIONAL USE
UNDER THESE ZONING DISTRICTS "LIVE-ABOARD VESSELS" IN
CERTAIN INSTANCES AND RENUMBERING THE REMAINING USES;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 22-87 is on file in the official Ordi
nance Book)
The Assistant 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.
Mayor Campbell returned to the uommission Chambers at this
time.
Robert Chapin, stated that this issue goes back to the fall of
1984, has now been resurrected and he would like to supply a brief
history. When the dock was built on this property in the south end of
town, a question arose as to the legitimacy of the owner and several
vessel owners residing on their boats. The City Building Official at
that time investigated the matter and advised the owners that what they
were doing was legal. Improvements were made to the property in terms
of water and electricity. In the spring of 1985 the City Attorney's
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Office issued, through the Building Department, a code violation alleg-
ing that the boat owners and the property owner were violating the
ordinances of this community. In June of 1985, after a Code Enforcement
Hearing, the members of the board unanimously ruled 6-0 that Mr. Chap-
in's clients, the owner and the boat owners did not violate any ordi-
nance of the City. In January of 1986, Ordinance No. 8-86 came before
the City Council to prohibit such activity in the future. That ordi-
nance was defeated. Ordinance No. 22-87 was brought before the Commis-
sion two weeks ago and was passed on First Reading. Prior to the Code
Enforcement Hearing in June of 1985, leases were entered into between
the owner and the three boat owners, the last of which expires on
October 31, 1989. As he advised the Commission over a year ago, any
public body to pass legislation to impair a valid legal contract raises
a very serious constitutional issue; and he believes that an acting
ordinance that would impair an acting contract, which was legal and
valid at the time it was drawn, would be thrown out of court in this
County. On behalf of his clients, he is recommending a compromise. If
the ordinance is approved, they would like the leases to live out their
terms and not to continue after October 31 or November 1, 1989. ~
Betty Malicoate, Tropic Isle, stated they live on a small bay
just off Tropic Bay and there are often vessels anchored there. She
feels no one should be allowed to live on the water due to the pollution
of our waters.
Mr. Chapin stated there are ordinances on the books prohibiting
any person or vessel anchoring in the intracoastal and living on board.
There is no ordinance regarding dockage. There has never been an issue
of pollution, trash or noise by these citizens. An investigation has
been made by the Building Department; there is no allegation that the
residents are not paying their fair share for water and sewer on land
and there is no question in the record of the past two years of any
indication of pollution affecting the environment.
Elizabeth Matthews, 1024 White Drive, stated that she would
like to remind the Commission that there is no community from Ft.
Lauderdale through Palm Beach County, including north Palm Beach, except
Delray Beach and Lake Worth who allows live-aboard boats.
Mary Banting, Tropic Isle, stated that at one time there were
deed restrictions that did not allow boats to be docked in Tropic Isle
and have persons living aboard. She felt those restrictions were lifted
in 1980 or 1981.
Dave Martin, an Architect, stated that he lives aboard a
sailboat. He stated that Ft. Lauderdale does allow live-aboards on
Hendricks Isle and in the public marinas; they have dealt with this on
New River and it is a wonderful situation. There are people in water
oriented communities who are dealing with this in nice ways.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved to adopt Ordinance No. 22-87 on Second and FINAL
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that since there is no threat to life,
limb or property, he feels the existing language in the ordinance should
be modified to read that it not take effect until the expiration of the
current leases.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that she would like Mr. Chapin to
clarify a request to postpone this ordinance. He stated he would like
to meet with the City Attorney's Office and work out some sort of
compromise.
Mr. Chapin stated he would be happy to meet with the City
Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance that he feels would be fair. It
could then be brought before the Commission without any controversy as
to the existing lessees and the owner to avoid resolving the matter in
court.
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Mrs. Horenburger questioned if there is any way the ordinance
can be revised or an amendment incorporating the expiration of the
leases or does that still stand on its own.
The Assistant City Attorney advised it would depend on how it
was addressed. If it is done in the form of an effective date, he feels
something could be done.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that 1989 is the expiration date of the
last lease. Some time ago, the Commission had concurred with waiting
until those leases expired.
Mrs. Matthews stated the original ordinance that was voted upon
had the original date of October, 1987, and it failed on a 2-2 vote.
The Assistant City Attorney stated the expiration date on the
ordinance before the Commission is June 15, 1987.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she was prepared to pass the ordinance,
but her main concern was how to exempt the leases in question and still
pass the ordinance.
The Assistant City Attorney stated he could not answer, as he
was not familiar with the details behind the different ordinances.
There is a reference to live-aboard vessels only when located at full
service marinas which used their facilities for live-aboard vessels as
of September 1, 1985. He does not know if that covers some of the
people.
Mr. Chapin stated if the Commission wanted to resolve it at
this time, he suggested an amendment on page 3 of the ordinance, that
June 15, 1987, be changed to November 1, 1989. However, that would
apply to everyone, not just the 3 remaining plus the owner.
Mayor Campbell questioned if wordage to the effect that this
ordinance shall not apply to any written leases in existence as of a
certain date could be implemented.
Mr. Dougherty stated there would need to be an exception to
take care of the one owner who also lives aboard, but is not a lessee.
Mr. Bird stated the effective date would be applicable to
everyone, whether he is the owner of the property, or the owner of the
vessel. If an effective date is established now, with the exception of
those leases in being as of June 1, 1986, and any resident or owner of
the property living aboard a vessel located at his property until the
last effective date of any approved lease, that should cover it all.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that he would like some time
to determine if that could be incorporated into the effective date
portion of the ordinance without changing the caption. He advised if
the caption does not have to be rewritten, the ordinance does not need
to go through First Reading again.
Mr. Bird stated if the approval was postponed until the night
of March 24th, it would allow the City Attorney to review the ordinance.
The Commission could either turn it down if the caption were improper,
pass it on First Reading with the new caption, or adopt it with the
amended language, assuming the caption does not require correction. The
Assistant City Attorney stated that was correct and it would give them
an opportunity to work with the language rather that have the Commission
pass a nebulous ordinance.
Mr. Bird amended his motion to postpone approval of Ordinance
No. 22-87, and that it be reheard in the Commission Chambers on March
24, 1987. Mr. Weatherspoon amended his second. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird left the Commission Chambers at this time.
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11. Ordinance No. 24-87 - Chan~in~ the City's Land Use Plan Desig-
nation (Lehman). Ordinance No. 24-87, relative to changing the City's
Land Use Plan Designation in the Comprehensive Plan for a 2.317-acre
parcel from MF-10 (Multiple Family) to C (Commercial), located on the
south side of Lindell Boulevard, between U.S. Highway 1 and Dixie
Highway and repealing Ordinance No. 90-86, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading and First Public Hearing. Prior to
consideration of passage of this ordinance on First Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 24-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 90-86 IN ITS
ENTIRETY; CHANGING THE CITY'S LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION
IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF
TROPIC PALMS NO. 1, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 99
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
TOGETHER WITH A PORTION OF BLOCK 7 OF DEL RATON PARK, ~
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
14, PAGES 9 AND 10 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, FROM MF-10 (MULTIPLE FAMILY) TO C-COM-
MERCIAL. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF LINDELL BOULEVARD, BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 AND
DIXIE HIGHWAY; AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant 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.
Roger Saberson, representing William Lehman, stated that he
wished to put this in perspective in terms of the size that it bears to
the remainder of the parcel as a whole; this is a 2.3 acre section of an
overall 10 acre site. The 8 acres of the 10 acre site was approved,
annexed into the City and rezoned SC (Specialized Commercial) in the
middle of December, 1986. He suggested the Commission might want to
discuss the Land Use and the Rezoning together.
Mr. Bird returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
Sam Schwimer, Pines of Delray East, stated that even though he
was not a resident of the immediate area concerned, he is a resident of
the City and is extremely interested in its future. When he was a
member of the Land Use Advisory Committee it was recommended to the City
Council that there be no additional automobile dealerships established
in the City. That was later changed by a group who did not return to
seek any review by the Advisory Committee. This is not just one, but a
multiple of four dealerships. He feels it is again time to put an end
to this.
Helen Coopersmith, President of the Progressive Residents of
Delray, stated she also served on the Land Use Committee. She feels the
quality of life for the residents of Delray is the major concern;
therefore, she is asking the Commission not to allow any new auto
dealerships to be permitted in a residential area.
Jean Beer, 945 Tropic Boulevard, questioned if the mistake was
made by the City Clerk by the property being notified in the wrong
manner or was it the applicant who did not see that it was properly
advertised.
The Assistant City Attorney stated there was sufficient public
notice. If there was a mistake indicating the public notice was lack-
ing, it would be the fault of the City.
Mrs. Beer also questioned if the City Attorney has addressed
the position of Mr. Lehman if he sues to de-annex and that he has 30
days to file such notice. The Assistant City Attorney advised that was
in litigation at this time and it is the policy of their office not to
discuss litigation matters in public on any level. She reiterated her
opposition to the dealership mainly due to the increased traffic hazard
she feels it will create for the residential area.
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Richard Rinehart, representing the Pelican Harbor Homeowners'
Association, stated they have voted unanimously against an additional
car dealership in this location.
Betty Malicoat, stated a couple of months ago this plan was
sent back to the Planning and Zoning Board. She attended that meeting
and feels the public should be informed as to what happens when a new
Land Use Plan is made. They were told the Land Use Plan for everything
from Linton Boulevard south to the Delray border was to be an automobile
dealership. She understands that everyone who lives within a 300 foot
radius of an area to be rezoned receives a notice. She does not feel
this area is sufficient, but should be extended to at least two miles.
Marian MacLeod, Tropic Bay, stated that this appears to be the
First Reading and Hearing which indicates to her there will be a Second
Hearing.
The Assistant City Attorney stated their office maintains the
position that the notice for the December Hearings was sufficient amd
the Land Use Designation is in effect at the present time. A vote by
the Commission to disapprove the ordinance would leave that old ord-
inance in effect. The only way the old ordinance gets repealed is
through passage of this one. Mr. Saberson is of the opinion that he
does not have an appropriate Land Use Designation in place at this time.
Mrs. MacLeod stated she felt this should be clarified before
the talk continues.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that this was the purpose of
the Hearing. If the Commission votes against this ordinance it sends a
message that they would like to reconsider the designation they had
given this parcel.
Mrs. MacLeod stated there are approximately 8,000 people who
are going to be affected by this Land Use, and she hopes the Commission
will vote to change it from C (Commercial) to GC (General Commercial).
Tom Haenlon, 613 N. E. 4th Street, stated that presently this
acreage presents nothing but an ugly sight, used by lawbreakers who dump
trash on the property. There seems to be a lot of protesting against
the auto dealership, but no voice suggesting what they want. The auto
mall, consisting of four agencies, has a layout plan for building
locations in the area, with landscaping and setbacks that far exceed the
conditions which they have been instructed to follow. It could be seen
as the beginning of the green belt, which this City envisions with the
completion of its beautification project. As for the light and noise
pollution, he understands there will be no public address system inside
or outside the structures. The paging system will be accomplished on an
individual need basis and lighting will be adequate, but directed
inward.
Don Hassler, 644 Jaeger Drive, stated that he wanted to go on
record with a couple of comments. Ralph Buick advertises, "Our Agency
is one-half mile north of Boca Raton." Some time ago one of the Coun-
cilmen in Boca Raton, when questioned about auto dealerships, stated he
did not want Boca Raton to look like a used car lot like Delray Beach.
Jane Malfitano, 963 Eve Street, stated that in the process of
getting her petition signed, she was met with many comments of this
being the second petition the local residents had signed. They all
signed the petition the second time in protest to the auto dealership
and she is hoping the Commission will realize the large amount of
residents who do not want that type of business in their area.
Maxwell Minor, 635 Jaeger Drive, stated that he would like to
rebut comments made earlier. It was stated that the Lehman Project
would have no loud speakers. Mr. Lehman is going to have only one
dealership; the other three have not stated there will be no loud-
speakers. Some of the standards for evaluating rezoning requests are,
for example: Will the change create or excessively increase traffic
congestions or otherwise affect public safety? We know that will
happen. Will the change adversely affect property values in the ad-
jacent areas? That has already happened. Are there substantial reasons
why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing zoning? The
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residents are not in a position to tell the City what type of business
they want on a particular parcel of land.
Frank Ellis, 649 Jaeger Drive, stated that today's newspaper
said everything he wanted to say. There is one article that states Mr.
Lehman intends to file suit. In fact, he has filed in another court in
the County stating that if he doesn't get what he wants, he will ask the
Court to de-annex the property.
Dr. Brent Carper, 932 Jasmine Drive, stated that he and his
wife have attempted to become more informed on this issue since the
first time nearly six weeks ago. They have met Mr. Lehman and learned
more about his project. They have attempted to learn more about the
proposed land usage in the City. They feel Mr. Lehman would make a fine
contribution to the community, but not as an owner of another auto
dealership in the south Delray area.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 24-87 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mrs. Horenburger stated this is the City's Land Use Plan
Designation from MF-10 to C and she feels it is inappropriate for
residential use since it was zoned Commercial in the County.
Mr. Dougherty stated he would like to bring to the attention of
the Commission a deficiency in the new advertisement which deleted the
identification of the Lehman Property designation. He would like to
know who deleted the definition.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that it is not a statutory
requirement to identify who the property owner is or to identify it as
the Lehman Annexation. The City Attorney's Office authorized the
addition of Dixie Highway and made U.S. Highway No. 1 more clear, but
did not request any deletion.
Mr. Dougherty stated that the letter sent by the City Attor-
ney's Office states that the new replacement ordinance will have the
same effect as those previously passed. If that is the case, he ques-
tioned why it was being discussed again.
The Assistant City Attorney stated it was brought back to the
Commission by the applicant's request. The letter was sent to all
persons who indicated an interest at the previous meeting.
Mr. Dougherty stated that less than two months have elapsed
since the Land Use was approved and it is already being recommended for
a change. With the institution of four dealerships there, it will
require cutting across the Lindell Boulevard island. The Commission has
listened to citizens tonight claiming the property value will diminish.
He feels those people are entitled to protection against that.
Mr. Bird stated that he had read his entire agenda package and
he found no reference to an automobile dealership. The balance of the
approximate 16 acres that make up this parcel are zoned Commercial and'
the subject under discussion is whether the entire block should be
designated as C (Commercial). He feels it is consistent with the Land
Use changes that were made for County pockets.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would reserve his comments until
they discussed the rezoning.
Mayor Campbell stated that he wanted to remind everyone this is
a Land Use change and an automobile dealership is not being considered
at this time. He is confident that there will be a more thorough
discussion at the appropriate time of Conditional Use approval.
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Automobile dealerships were not conditional use approvals several years
ago. Since that time the Commission has opted to have every automobile
dealership obtain Conditional Use Approval, at a Public Hearing, each on
a case by case individual basis.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
The Assistant City Attorney advised that since Ordinance No.
24-87 passed on First Reading, Second Reading and Second Public Hearing
will be held on March 24, 1987.
Mr. Bird moved to reconsider the agenda, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird
- Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Mr. Bird moved to amend the agenda to move Item No. 34 on the
Regular Agenda to be the first item of business under Procedural Items,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
34. Ordinance No. 25-87 - Lehman Rezonin~. Ordinance No. 25-87,
relative to rezoning a 2.317-acre parcel from RM-10 (Multiple Family
Dwelling) District to SC (Specialized Commercial) District, located on
the south side of Lindell Boulevard, between U.S. Highway No. 1 and
Dixie Highway and repealing Ordinance No. 91-86, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will
be held March 24th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 25-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT", (N) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS" BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (5) TO ESTABLISH DESIGN STANDARDS AND USE
RESTRICTIONS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSIONS AS WELL
AS EXISTING DEVELOPMENT RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL
AGENCIES, AUTOMOTIVE SALES, RECREATION VEHICLE SALES,
TRUCK RENTAL, AND TRUCK SALES; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-18
"OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS", (D) "PARKING REQUIRE-
MENTS'', (4) "MISCELLANEOUS USES" BY ADDING PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SALES, AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL
AGENCIES, RECREATION VEHICLE SALES, TRUCK RENTAL, AND
TRUCK SALES, INCLUDING APPROVED ACCESSORY USES; BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-18 "OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS",
(E) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS" , (1) "AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS"
TO DELETE (b); BY AMENDING SECTION 30-11 "GC (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (N) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS", (1) (a)
TO DELETE THE WORDS "AUTOMOBILE SALES AND DISPLAY"; BY
REPEALING SECTION 30-16 "SPECIAL SETBACK PROVISIONS",
SUBSECTION (H) TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL LANDSCAPING REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY; BY REPEALING SECTION 30-16
"SPECIAL SETBACK PROVISIONS", SUBSECTION (K) TO ESTABLISH
SPECIAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR WEST ATLANTIC
AVENUE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 25-87 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs. Horenburger -
No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
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Mr. Weatherspoon stated that a question has been raised that
the Commissioners do not listen to the people. He stated that he
listens to everyone, but because he does not always agree or vote the
way citizens feel he should, does not indicate he is not listening. In
regard to the property value relative to this project, he has discussed
this with realtors within and outside the City and their answer has been
negative. They feel that unless the residential parcel directly abuts
an establishment such as this, it is not affected. As far as the
quality of life, he stated that regardless of what sort of establishment
is approved, it will change the area. That does not necessarily convey
that it will create a second class quality of life.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that she would prefer to see this
parcel zoned C (Commercial) as per her vote under the Land Use Designa-
tion.
Mayor Campbell stated that to him it is more complex than
deciding on an automobile dealership. He reiterated his position to
support the zoning. ~
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell declared a recess, the time being 9:07 P.M. The
meeting was reconvened at 9:18 P.M.
12. Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 10, 1987, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
13.a.1. Mr. Bird congratulated Mrs. Horenburger on her re-election and
Mary McCarty, who will be replacing him.
13.a.2. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that last week he and Mayor Campbell
attended the Congress of Cities in Washington, D.C.. It was similar to
the Pre-legislative Congress in Tallahassee, in the sense that they set
policy and priority statements which will be lobbied in behalf of all of
the states at a National level. The President's budget did not include
any funding for the continuation of the Community Block Grant Program
and other important current programs. The League voted to have our
Lobbyists lobby the legislature to have those funds re-authorized. There
is a trust fund for roads, waterways, etc., with a limited amount that
can be spent. Due to the fact there is more money coming in than the
budget will allow to be spent, the League is requesting that the trust
fund be removed from the budget in order that the funds can be utilized
upon receipt.
13.a.3. Mrs. Horenburger thanked everyone for re-electing her for
another term. ·
13.a.4. Mr. Dougherty stated that at the February 3rd meeting, the City
Manager was asked to send a notice to all dealers who are in violation
reminding them of the height requirements for lights and the date by
which they must comply. The City Manager stated it was given to the
Code Enforcement Office and he will check to see if they have been
mailed.
13.a.5. Mr. Dougherty stated that on January 20th, the Commission
stated they were going to revisit the Sign Code. He requested that it
be placed on the next Workshop Meeting. Mayor Campbell requested that
the CAB also review this and present their recommendations to the
Commission.
13.a.6. Mr. Dougherty stated there was discussion at the January 20th
meeting relative to drafting a resolution or ordinance to empower the
development of a City Court System and amending the Code Enforcement
Board's responsibilities by making it possible for them to levy fines.
Mayor Campbell stated that Kathy Daley has been meeting with someone in
the City Attorney's Office relative to this and she will get back to the
Commission.
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13.a.7. Mr. Dougherty questioned the status of the request to contact
the DOT regarding beautification and also the award of contracts for
beautification. The City Manager stated DOT has been contacted and they
will attend the March 17th Workshop Meeting. A portion of the contract
was to gain a blanket approval to allow the City to work within the
State Right-of-way. A portion of the maintenance and mowing had form-
erly been approved, but only in certain areas. The City Manager stated
the contracts for beautification have not been awarded. They are still
being negotiated with the Consultants. In response to Mr. Dougherty's
question as to what the hold up was, the Assistant City Attorney stated
that it was going to be on the March 17th Workshop, and to his know-
ledge, there are no hang ups at this time.
13.a.8. Mr. DoUgherty stated that at the February 10th Meeting, Mr.
Weatherspoon requested an Elementary School Workshop be held on March
3rd. Mayor Campbell stated he is calling a Special Meeting on Thursday
at 12:15 to follow up on Frances Bourque's memorandum. If the Commis-
sion is in attendance at the meeting, it can be discussed at that time.
13.b. There were no Non-Agenda Items by the City Attorney.
13.c.1. The City Manager stated that their office had received a
request from AFI Productions, Inc., relative to requesting the use of
the City's Beach on Thursday and Friday of this week. They are going to
film a commercial on the beach for Georgia Power Company. There will be
a crew of approximately 25 persons and vehicles parked in the area.
They would like permission to have access for one 4-wheel drive pickup
truck, one ATC bike with a trailer, lights, etc. They have provided
insurance coverage and a hold harmless agreement for the Commission's
approval. It is not definite as they have two sites in mind, the other
being at Dania. It depends on which of the two the director chooses.
He recommended the Commission approve it.
Mr. Bird moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr.
Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
13.c.2. The City Manager stated a request has been received for
approval of the installation of a dolphin at Lot 5, Block 4, in Rio
Delray Shores. The City Engineer is recommending approval in accordance
with the Code of Ordinances. It is the property of James and Marlene
Johnson.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the installation of a dolphin,
seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
13.co3. The City Manager stated the report of the one-way pairs is
before each Commissioner along with an updated Project Status Report.
He would like them to particularly make note of the fact that all four
of the City's Fire Stations will be established as Safe Harbors.
13.d.1. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, stated that she would like to
thank Mr. Bird publicly for helping to acquire a Senior Fitness Trail
for Barwick Park from the Delray Beach Community Hospital and Pinecrest
Rehabilitation Hospital. She read a letter from the marketing director
inviting Commission members and the community to visit Barwick Park on
March 27th at 10:00 A.M. when the dedication and a demonstration of
proper use of the trail will be presented.
Mrs. Finst requested that the Commission either pass a resolu-
tion or proclamation thanking the hospital for this contribution. Mayor
Campbell suggested she contact the City Clerk and supply her with the
necessary information.
Mr. Bird stated that he would like to thank Mrs. Finst for
having spent a lot of time participating with the hospital and the
rehabilitation center in selecting the equipment.
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13.d.2. Michael Meng, Chairman of the Planning Committee of the Boca-
Delray Relay Marathon, requested that the City provide financial support
of $5,000 to the marathon. He feels support and participation in this
race compliments the City's reputation as committed to the health of its
citizenry. Delray's contribution will help maintain the quality of the
event which will help to make it available in future years. The event
is scheduled for March 21, 1987.
Mayor Campbell stated there is a time element involved, as the
Commission cannot allocate money unless a vote is taken. It is the
practice of the Commission not to take a vote until public notice is
given and discussion has taken place. He then questioned the Commission
if they wanted to consider the request.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he felt the funds should be obtained
through entry fees by the participants. He would not be in favor of it.
Mrs. Horenburger stated there were many and varied needs in the
City and unless there are funds available through the Park and Recrea-
tion Department, she does not feel the people of Delray, empowering the
Commission with dispensation of their tax dollars, had projects like
this in mind. She suggested looking for some sponsorship in the busi-
ness community. She was not in favor.
Mayor Campbell stated that Mr. Bird has a similar opinion so
the majority of the Commission has a consensus at this time not to look
at any funding.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
14. Requisition No. 17 - S.G. Phillips Constructors of Florida,
Inc. The Commission is to consider authorizing payment of Requisition
No. 17, in the amount of $46,463.88 for Regional Wastewater Plant
Expansion. Approval is recommended.
15. Final Plat Approval - Delray Park of Commerce (Tract M). The
Commission is to consider a request for final plat approval for a replat
of Delray Park of Commerce (Tract M), a proposed 95,040 square foot
office development, located at the southeast corner of Congress Avenue
and Park of Commerce Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Board and
Acting Planning Director recommend approval, subject to the following
conditions:
Technical and Code Requirements
(1) Must be tied into a Section Corner.
(2) Need plans showing existing and proposed drainage and paving.
(3) Why was the north dimension of the retention/detention area
reduced from 165 feet to 153 feet? Reduction of retention/-
detention area must be approved by S.F.W.M.D.
(4) Record Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions.
(5) Plat boundary lines do not correspond to the phase lines shown
on the site plan. Revise accordingly.
(6) Revise paving and drainage plan to show five (5) foot sidewalk
in order to correspond to the five (5) foot sidewalk easement
shown on the plat.
(7) Required landscape strip adjacent to south tract line conflicts
with utility easement. Site water and sewer plan does not
specify which utilities are occupying easement; please clarify.
A letter must be obtained from all concerned utilities that
they will permit plantings in the easement, or the easements
will have to be relocated.
(8) The ten (10) foot utility easement around the north and east
perimeters conflicts with the required five (5) foot wide
landscape strip. Must obtain letter from utilities stating
they will permit plantings within the easement.
16. Change Order No. 1 - Northwest Drainage Pro~ect. The Commis-
sion is to consider approval of CO No. 1, in the amount of $13,417.70
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from A.O.B. Underground, Inc., to install exfiltration trench in street
pavement of N.W. 6th Avenue, N.W. 7th Avenue, and N.W. 9th Avenue rather
than in swale areas to avoid conflicts with existing utilities. Current
contract price, including this CO, is $194,459.49. $9,960.47 is to come
from Community Development and $3,457.23 from 1986/87 Resurfacing
Project. Approval is recommended.
17. ~gquest for Solicitation of Funds - Delra~ Beach National
Little League. The Commission is to consider approval of solicitation
for April 11, 1987. Approval is recommended.
18. Acceptance of Easement Deed - Lots 28 and 2~, Tropic Isle (lst
Section). The Commission is to consider acceptance of easement deed
granting a replacement easement for drainage purposes, subject to the
abandonment of an existing drainage easement within Tropic Isle (lst
Section). Approval is recommended.
19. Easement Abandonment - Lots 29 and 30, Tropic Isle (lst Sec-
tion). Resolution No. 9-87, abandoning a 10-foot drainage easement,
located on the cul-de-sac at the east end of Eve Street containing 1,358
square feet, is before the Commission for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 9-87 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A 10 FOOT DRAIN-
AGE EASEMENT, BEING THE SOUTH 5 FEET OF LOT 29 AND THE
NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 30, TROPIC ISLE, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 24, PAGE 235 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 9-87 is on file in the official Resolu-
tion Book)
Mr. Bird moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mrs.
Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
20. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval - Bethel Evangelical
Church Addition. The Commission is to consider a request for condition-
al use and site plan approval to allow a 4,525 square foot addition to
the existing facility, for a total floor area of 6,325 square feet. The
property is located at the northeast corner of S.W. 8th Avenue and S.W.
8th Court. The Planning and Zoning Board and Acting Planning Director
recommend approval, subject to the following conditions:
Technical ..and Code Requirements
(1) A Unity of Title will be required in order to bind the lots
into one building site.
(2) More detail required on conceptual drainage.
(3) Show adjacent and opposing roadways and driveways within 125
feet of subject property; include right-of-way widths and
pavement widths.
(4) Survey should include complete topo.
(5) All trees shall have a six (6) foot spread.
(6) Provide detail of all foundation plantings, with some emphasis
on the east side. of the church.
(7) Hedge should be placed along the north property line; relocate
northwards.
(8) Additional trees to be added within the center landscape strip
south of the building and that additional perimeter trees be
provided in order to compensate for the deficiency of interior
trees.
(9) The landscape strip separating abutting tiers of parking is
required to be a minimum of five (5) feet in width; only four
(4) feet has been provided.
Procedural Requirements
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(10) Ail improvements shall be completed in accordance with the
approved site plan.
(11) This approval will expire within eighteen (18) months unless at
least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total cost of improve-
ments are made by that time. If the approval expires, a
request for an extension must be made in accordance with
Sections 30-21(E) and 30-22(E) of the Zoning Code.
(12) The approval will expire unless three (3) copies of the revised
plans addressing all of the conditions noted above are submit-
ted to the Planning Department within thirty (30) days of the
City Commission's approval.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for conditional use and site plan
approval subject to conditions, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
21. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval Extension - The Corn-
i'che. The Commission is to consider a request for an extension of the
approved conditional use and site plan for The Corniche, a 7,714 square
foot commercial bank and office building with drive-in banking facili-
ties located on the east side of Federal Highway, between Linton Boule-
vard and S.E. 10th Street. The current approval expires on March 10,
1987. Planning and Zoning Board and Acting Planning Director recommend
a nine month extension of the conditional use and site plan to December
10, 1987.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of a nine month extension,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
22. Appeal to Decision of Community ~ppearance Board - American
Dental Center. The Commission is to consider an appeal to the decision
of CAB on January 28th, relative to installation of heart shaped logo.
Mr. Bird moved to sustain the action of the CAB, seconded by
Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weather-
spoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
23. Appeal to Decision of Community Appearance Board - Chain Link
Fence. The Commission is to consider an appeal to the decision of the
CAB on February llth, relative to a barbed wire fence.
Mr. Bird moved to sustain the action of the CAB, seconded by
Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon
- Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Virgil Norris, Sherwood Boulevard, stated he is asking the
Commission to reconsider his request to install barbed wire on top of
his six-foot fence enclosing the apartments between First Street and
S.W. 2nd Avenue. He stated the property is zoned Commercial, which
indicates barbed wire is permissible.
Alice Finst stated the CAB denied the fence because they felt
barbed wire was inappropriate surrounding a residential area.
Mr. Weatherspoon suggested he first install a fence without the
barbed wire to see if he would continue to have problems with break-ins.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
24. Final Plat - Bill Wallace Nissan. The Commission is to consid-
er a request for final plat approval for Bill Wallace Nissan, an ap-
proved automobile dealership, located at the northeast corner of
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Germantown Road and Linton Boulevard. The property is zoned SC (Spe-
cialized Commercial) and contains 4.02 acres. The Planning and Zoning
Board and Acting Planning Director recommend approval, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Deeds for the realignment of Germantown Road must be
accepted and recorded prior to recordation of the final
plat.
2. At the time of C.O., a contribution shall be made to the
City for beautification of Linton Boulevard. Such
contribution shall defray the cost of irrigating and
landscaping the median in accordance with plans developed
by the City. Such payment shall not exceed $10.00 per
front foot and shall be applied in accordance with an
ordinance to be adopted by the City which the applicant
understands and agrees will be applicable to this pro-
ject.
Mr. Bird moved for approval, subject to both conditions,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
25. Waiver of Plat - pelray Mall. The Commission is to consider a
request for waiver of plat prior to issuance of a building permit for
the Delray Mall expansion. Technical -Review Committee recommends
denial. If approval is given, the following recommendations are recom-
mended:
1. That no certificate of occupancy be issued until the final
plat has been approved by the City Commission and recorded
in the public records.
2. A bond be posted in the amount of the cost of the off-site
improvements at the time the building permit is issued.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the waiver of the plat subject
to withholding the CO until the platting requirement is satisfied and to
the restrictions of the Technical Review Committee, as enumerated in the
March 10th memo, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
26. Increase in Bulk Trash Collection Rate. The Commission is to
consider a request from Waste Management of Palm Beach for an increase
in the rate of bulk trash collection to $9.22 per cubic yard. Approval
is recommended.
Mayor Campbell left the Commission Chambers before roll call
and Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair. (Mr. Weatherspoon had
seconded the motion prior to taking the chair).
Mr. Bird moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr.
Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon stated tnat in lieu of the fact the
current contract is due to expire in June, he didn't understand the
purpose of increasing it at this late date.
Dave Huddleston stated a special bulk pickup applies to custom-
ers who call in requesting a piCkup. The original contract set the fee
at $5.00. Each year they could have increased that, based upon CPI and
collection dumping fees. That has not been requested until this year and
the $9.22 is based on an accumulation of those years.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
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Mayor Campbell returned to the Commission chambers at this
time.
27. Trucks - Parks & Recreation Department. The Commission is to
~onsider an award of contract to Bill Wallace Ford, because of warranty
services and general service facilities, for one 1/2-ton cargo van, one
one-ton contractor dump body and two 3/4-ton cab and chassis, for a
total cost of $30,591.80, with funds to come from the 1986/87 budget.
Approval is recommended.
Mr. Bird moved for approval, seconded by Mrs Horenburger. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty
- Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
The City Manager stated he would be bringing an issue back to
the Commission relative to $51,986 worth of vehicles including three f~r
the Fire Department and one for Public Works, which did not get sched-
uled on this agenda.
Upon question by Mr. Dougherty as to whether the specifications
allowed were for awarding contracts individually or for a total package,
the City Manager stated the contract was for individual bids. The
garage superintendent is attempting to initiate a program standardizing
the fleet and eventually working into a position where the garage will
own the City vehicles and issue them to the various departments. Mr.
Savage has recommended that the City keep the awarding of contracts
local, which also indicates that future contracts may be more package
bids than individual. There have been problems arising when the City has
not been able to get servicing and, cost wise, it is felt more will be
saved by using this method.
Mr. Dougherty questioned the fact that the City would not then
be complying by using the lowest bid. The City Manager stated the bids
are not laid out specifying that the lowest bidder always gets the
contract.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that generally the lowest
competent bidder is chosen. In this situation the City Attorney's
Office does not find a problem of going with Bill Wallace Ford or
choosing the individual bidder.
The City Manager stated that all the bid packages provide that
the Commission has the right to waive any and all irregularities.
Mr. Dougherty stated that as a result of this the City will'
find that there will be fewer bidders as time goes by. He also felt it
was contrary to law.
The City Manager stated that life cycle costing is now becoming
the trend and, in some states, the law. That is not being used here
now, but he feels that is the direction in which the City is heading.
Mr. Dougherty questioned the total amount as listed on the
agenda. The figures were added again and the amount was corrected to
read $39,722.60. The City Manager stated that, by using the new proce-
dure, it was still saving the City $23,000.
At this ~ime the roll was called to the motion.
28. Appointment - Civil Service Board. The Commission is to
consider the appointment of an alternate member to the Civil Service
Board to a term ending July 1, 1987.
Mayor Campbell stated that since there was no name before the
Commission, it was his suggestion they pass over this item. The Commis-
sion concurred.
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29. Appointments - Board of Construction Appeals. The Commission
is to consider the appointment of an air-conditioning contractor, real
estate broker and engineer to the Board of Construction Appeals to terms
ending January 8, 1989.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to appoint H. Dean Ellis, as the Air-
Conditioning Contractor and to reappoint John Henderson as General
Contractor, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger requested that Staff send letters to the Board
of Realtors and ask if there is a member on their Board that would be
interested in serving. Mayor Campbell stated it would be taken under
advisement.
30. Appointments - Delra¥ Beach Human Relations Committee. The
Commission is to consider the appointment of three Commission appointe~s
to terms ending March 15, 1989.
The Commission is to consider ratifying two Nacirema appointees
to terms ending March 15, 1989:
Tommie Stevens
Nadine Hart
Mr. Bird moved for~the ratification of the two Nacirema ap-
pointees, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
31. Appointments - Board of Adjustment. The Commission is to
consider the appointment of Robin Smith as a regular member of the Board
of Adjustment to a term ending March 15, 1990, the reappointment of Sam
Portnay as a regular member to a term ending March 15, 1990, and the
appointment of two alternate members to terms ending March 15, 1988 and
March 15, 1989.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to appoint Robin Smith as a regular
member, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to reappoint Sam Portnay, seconded by
Mr. Bird. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird moved to appoint David B. Klarer as an alternate,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
32. Appointment - PERC. The Commission is to consider the reap-
pointment of Joel Smith to PERC to a term ending March 13, 1991.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the reappointment of Joel Smith,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
33. Water Service Agreement - Highland Trailer Park. The Commis-
sion is to consider authorizing the execution of the Highland Trailer
Park water service agreements.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval, seconded by Mrs. Horen-
burger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
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Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird left the Commission Chambers at this time.
35. Ordinance No. 26-87 - South County Mental Health Center Annexa-
tion. Ordinance No. 26-87, relative to annexing a 5.07 acre parcel
subject to MOI (Medical Office and Institutional) District, located on
the east side of Military Trail, approximately 700 feet south of Linton
Boulevard, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
This annexation is being accomplished by virtue of a water service
agreement executed on June 18, 1981. If passed, Public Hearing will be
held April 14, 1987.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 26-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH THAT
PART OF THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) .
OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION 25, 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 ON THE EAST SIDE OF MILITARY TRAIL,
APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET SOUTH OF LINTON BOULEVARD; REDE-
FINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND;
PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND;
PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF TO MOI (MEDICAL OFFICE &
INSTITUTIONAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 26-87
on First Reading, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird returned to the Commission Chambers at this time.
36. Ordinance No. 27-87 - Amending Zoning Code - Special Regula-
tions for Automobile Dealerships and Related Uses. Ordinance No. 27-87,
amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to
establishing special regulations for automobile dealerships and related
uses is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held March 24, 1987.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 27-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT", (N) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS" BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (5) TO ESTABLISH DESIGN STANDARDS AND USE
RESTRICTIONS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSIONS AS WELL
AS EXISTING DEVELOPMENT RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL
AGENCIES, AUTOMOTIVE SALES, RECREATION VEHICLE SALES,
TRUCK RENTAL, AND TRUCK SALES; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-18
"OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS", (D) "PARKING REQUIRE-
MENTS", (4) "MISCELLANEOUS USES" BY ADDING PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMOtiVE SALES, AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL
AGENCIES, RECREATION VEHICLE SALES, TRUCK RENTAL, AND
TRUCK SALES, INCLUDING APPROVED ACCESSORY USES; BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-18 "OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS",
(E) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS", (1) "AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS"
TO DELETE (b); BY AMENDING SECTION 30-11 "GC (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (N) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS", (1) (a)
TO DELETE THE WORDS "AUTOMOBILE SALES AND DISPLAY"; BY
REPEALING SECTION 30-16 "SPECIAL SETBACK PROVISIONS",
SUBSECTION (H) TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL LANDSCAPING RE-
QUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY; BY REPEALING SECTION
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30-16 "SPECIAL SETBACK PROVISIONS", SUBSECTION (K) TO
ESTABLISH SPECIAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR WEST
ATLANTIC AVENUE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved that this item be moved to the next
workshop and then to the next regular meeting, seconded by Mr. Dough-
erty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
37. Ordinance No. 28-87 - Amending Zonin~ Code - Boat Sales in the
Specialized Commercial District. Ordinance No. 28-87, amending Chapter
30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances to remove boat sales from the
permitted category in the SC (Specialized Commercial) District and a~d
it to the conditional use category, and provide for an outdoor display
of boats, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held March 24, 1987.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 28-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT", (B) "PERMITTED USES" BY DELETING AS A PER-
MITTED USE "BOAT SALES"; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC
(SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL
USES" BY ADDING AS A CONDITIONAL USE "BOAT SALES "; BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT", (N) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS" (1) (a) TO DELETE THE
WORD "BOATS"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 28-87 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon
- Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
38. Ordinance No. 29-87 - Amendin~ Zonin~ Code - Proposed Residen-
tial Uses in Commercial Zoning Districts. Ordinance No. 29-87, amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances to permit single family
residences in certain commercial zoning districts, is before the Commis-
sion for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will
be held March 24, 1987.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 29-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-11, "GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL DIS-
TRICT'' SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED USES", BY DELETING
,
SUB-SUBSECTION (11); BY AMENDING SECTION 30-12, "SC
SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (B) , "PER-
MITTED USES", BY DELETING SUB-SUBSECTION (11); BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 30-13, "CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT",
SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED USES", BY DELETING SUB-SUB-
SECTION (11); BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13.1, "LC LIMITED
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED USES",
BY DELETING SUB-SUBSECTION (8), TO ELIMINATE BOARDING AND
ROOMING HOUSES AS PERMITTED USES IN EACH OF THE ABOVE
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COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-11, "GC
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT" , SUBSECTION (C) , "CONDI-
TIONAL USES", BY DELETING SUB-SUBSECTION (16); BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 30-12, "SC SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT",
SUBSECTION (C), "CONDITIONAL USES", BY DELETING SUB-SUB-
SECTION (22); BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13, "CBD CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (C), "CONDITIONAL USES",
BY DELETING SUB-SUBSECTION (12); BY AMENDING SECTION
30-13.1, "LC LIMITED COMMERCIAL ~DISTRICT", SUBSECTION
(C),"CONDITIONAL USES", TO DELETE SUB-SUBSECTION (9), TO
ELIMINATE MULTIPLE FAMILY PROJECTS AND THEIR ATTENDANT
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE GC,
SC, CBD AND LC ZONING DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION
30-11, "GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (B),
"PERMITTED USES", SUB-SUBSECTION (75); BY AMENDING
SECTION 30-12, "SC SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT",
SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED USES", SUB-SUBSECTION (79); BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-13.1, "LC LIMITED COMMERCIAL DIS-
TRICT". SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED USES", SUB-SUBSECTION ~
(49), TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES BE OCCUPIED BY THE OWNERS OF THE BUSINESS FOR
THE GC, SC AND LC ZONING DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION
30-13, "CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (B),
"PERMITTED USES", BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (81),
PERMITTING MULTIPLE FAMILY PROJECTS OR DWELLING UNITS AND
SETTING FORTH LIMITATIONS THEREON; BY AMENDING SECTION
30-11, "GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (B),
"PERMITTED USES", BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (85); BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-12, "SC SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED USES", BY ADDING A
NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (89); BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13, "CBD
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED
USES", BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (82); BY AMENDING
SECTION 30-13.1, "LC LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT",
SUBSECTION (B), "PERMITTED USES", BY ADDING A NEW SUB-
SUBSECTION (58), PERMITTING MULTIPLE FAMILY PROJECTS OR
DWELLING UNITS IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
CONSISTENT WITH THE ZONING DISTRICT AND SETTING FORTH
LIMITATIONS THEREON; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-11, "GC
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (C), "CONDI-
TIONAL USES", BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (25); BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-12, "SC SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (C), "CONDITIONAL USES", BY ADDING
A NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (35), BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13,
"CBD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT", SUBSECTION (C), "CONDI-
TIONAL USES", BY ADDING A NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (19); BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-13.1, "LC LIMITED COMMERCIAL DIS-
TRICT'', SUBSECTION (C), "CONDITIONAL USES", BY ADDING A
NEW SUB-SUBSECTION (13), PERMITTING MULTIPLE FAMILY
PROJECTS OR DWELLING UNITS AS CONDITIONAL USES IN THE GC,
SC, CBD AND LC ZONING DISTRICTS AND SETTING FORTH LIMI-
TATIONS THEREON; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 29-87 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
39. Marina Delra~. Mayor Campbell stated there is one final item.
It came to the attention of the City that while negotiations were being
held regarding Marina Delray, the Commission had entered into an agree-
ment whereby the time was tolled regarding the current running of the
statute with regard to the 180 day period. He questioned if the Com-
mission wanted to consider allowing the time period to commence again.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the time period to begin running
again, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger
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- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mayor Campbell stated that the 180 day period for a non-
conforming use expiration time will commence again.
Mr. Dougherty stated he understands the receiver is going to
reopen the establishment, so this will act as an encouragement to them
with the Commission's action tonight.
Mr. Bird stated the tolling will start from the point where it
was stopped by the Commission's action. The Assistant City Attorney
said it was approximately 114 days, leaving a total of 66 days. At the
end of this time they must be prepared to open.
Mr. Kevin Beuttenmuller, representing the receiver, stated
that, by necessity, they will need to reopen. The property is in
foreclosure and if there are alternate uses that can be considered fHr
the property, it is appropriate to allow the tolling period to continue.
Southeast Bank, who will be the probable new owner of the property, will
address any options of the Commission and avoid forcing the receiver and
Southeast Bank into a position of having to open the establishment as
its former use.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mr. Bird stated he had discussed his forthcoming comment with
the City Attorney and he advised this was the appropriate time and
place. Some time ago a lawsuit was entered into and, at the time, he
voted to support the Commission's action. It was his understanding that
by joining into the suit it might, through judicial means, obtain access
to information that had been denied to the Commission by the Department
of Revenue in Tallahassee. After reviewing the litigation with his
attorneys, the conclusion is that the one lawsuit which he is on the
prevailing side of having initiated has no likelihood of success.
Therefore, he is making a motion to ask for reconsideration of that
decision at which time it is his intention to vote no. His reasoning is
that he feels the City has yet to find a citizen that can come forward
and prove the last three or four days of the last 181 days. Even if
they do, the problem still exists that the City issued building permits
to enhance the property for the purpose of serving food and beverage to
the general public and those permits amounted to some half million
dollars. While that may not make a perfect gestapo argument, he feels
it would weigh heavily. If it were not to prevail, there is every
likelihood that equity would suggest the City should bear that cost and
not the current property owner. He stated he feels the subsequent
action of allowing the operation, which was allowed by this City,
subsequent to the period in question, and subsequent to those improve-
ments, is going to make it very difficult for the City to make a per-
suasive case.
Mr. Bird moved for a reconsideration of the lawsuit which the
City initiated to enforce the closing of the property. Said motion died
for lack of a second.
Mayor Campbell stated that since the Commission has a new
policy and votes are not considered without proper notice to the public,
he asked to defer action. If the Commission concurs, it can be done
with appropriate public notice next Tuesday by Special Meeting. The
Commission concurred.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
~ty Clerk
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ATTEST:
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of March 10, 1987, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Commission on~,~,~ /.~.,/~ .
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