03-11-86 MARCH 11, 1986
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the
Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, 1986.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird
Council Member Marie Horenburger (arrived 7:10 PM)
Council Member Arthur Jackel
Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon (arrived 7:05 PM)
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager James L. Pennington and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by City Manager James
Pennington.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
Mr. Weatherspoon arrived at this time.
4. The City Attorney advised Council of corrections to Item 33 of
the agenda: (1) the agreement is between the City and the Linton Plaza
Joint Venture, not Lavers Plaza, and (2) it is concerning a project
called Linton International Plaza, not just the Carney Bank. He
requested that Council add First Reading of Ordinance No. 19-86, the DRI
Ordinance, to the agenda as Item 35.
Mr. Bird moved for agenda approval subject to the addition of
Item 35, First Reading of Ordinance No. 19-86, and corrections to Item
33, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell
- Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mrs. Horenburger arrived at this time.
5. Ordinance No. 4-86 - Amending Zoning Code - Satellite Dishes.
Ordinance No. 4-86, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of
Ordinances relative to satellite dishes is before Council 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 Attorney advised that Council has been provided with a
revised version of this ordinance. They have received the regulations
from the FCC and this ordinance has been redrafted to comply with them.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 4-86:
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 ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-17.5 "SATELLITE DISHES";
DEFINING THE TERM SATELLITE DISH OR SATELLITE TELEVISION
ANTENNA; PROVIDING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SATELLITE
DISHES; A PROHIBITION AGAINST VISIBLE WRITING ON THE
DISH; PROVIDING SCREENING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-FAMILY
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS AS TO SIZE AND
LOCATION OF THE DISH; PROVIDING THAT NOTHING IN THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT THE USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE CARRIAGE OF A SIGNAL FROM A DISH
CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 4-86 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida.
Mr. Gary Muller, Master Satellite, stated that the ordinance is
well written; however, he suggests that a portion of the ordinance
dealing with the placing of dishes on roofs be revised. The problem he
sees is that if they restrict a dish to a height of eight feet above the
roof line, when it has to be on the east side of the house, the dish
will be screened from reception of the most popular satellite. The City
Attorney has suggested he have discussions with the Building Department.
His suggestion is to make it eight feet above the highest point of the
roof.
The City Attorney recommended adoption of the ordinance
tonight. After consideration by the Building Department they can bring
back an amendatory ordinance which defines roof line for purposes of the
satellite dish regulations.
It was the consensus of Council to come back with an amendatory
ordinance.
Mrs. Alice Finst, representing Chatelaine homeowners, requested
that if masonry walls are going to be put up to screen these structures
that the City require the walls to be plastered and painted to match the
structure.
Council agreed and added that this requirement should apply to
any wall built and they will ask the CAB to address it further if
necessary.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 4-86 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, the City
Attorney advised that Council should not make a motion such as this
subject to any conditions; however, they will take Council's motion to
be instruction to staff to come back to Council with a recommendation on
roof line.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
6. Ordinance No. 13-86 - Amending Code - Delray Park of Commerce.
Ordinance No. 13-86, amending Ordinance No. 81-85 to amend Exhibit "A",
conditions of approval, for Delray Park of Commerce (formerly Lake Ida
Commerce Center), is before Council 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. 13-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 81-85, BY AMENDING
SECTION 1, THE LAST PARAGRAPH, THEREOF, BY REPEALING
EXHIBIT A, LAKE IDA COMMERCE CENTER CONDITIONS OF AP-
PROVAL AND ADOPTING A NEW AMENDED EXHIBIT A, DELRAY PARK
OF COMMERCE, FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAKE IDA COMMERCE CENTER,
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WHICH REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH THE
CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN, CERTAIN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS,
DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, CONTRIBUTION FOR ADDITIONAL
LANES ON CONGRESS AVENUE, PLATTING, CONTRIBUTION FOR
BEAUTIFICATION, BINDING LETTER THAT PROJECT IS NOT A DRI,
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AND FURTHER AMENDING THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 1 TO
REQUIRE COMPLIANCE BY THE DEVELOPER OF THE APPROVED
CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN, AS MAY BE AMENDED PURSUANT TO
LAW; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 13-86 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in 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. Jackel moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 13-86 on Second
and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
7. Blighted and Slum Areas. Resolution No. 9-86, relative to
amending Resolution No. 32-85 by repealing Section 4 and enacting a new
Section 4 which describes the slum and blighted areas within the City,
is before Council for consideration. Public Hearing was postponed at
the February 25th meeting and deferred to tonight's meeting.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 9-86:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 32-85, BY
REPEALING SECTION 4 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 4, WHICH
REFERENCES AN AMENDED APPENDIX "A" WHICH DESCRIBED THE
SLUM AND BLIGHTED AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
AS REQUIRED IN FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 163, PART III;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the resolution. The
Public Hearing was continued at this time. The public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 9-86,
seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
8. Mr. Jackel moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 25, 1986 and Special Meeting of February 25, 1986,
seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.a.1. Mrs. Carolyn Young, 3556 Lakeview Drive, spoke with regard to
violations issued by the Building Department to the owners of
quadraplexes. These units were originally built as duplexes and have
been converted to quadraplexes. According to current City ordinances
and building codes the units are illegal. She is here, on behalf of the
Westside Apartment Homeowners Association, to ask Council to defer or
suspend the violations because the units are providing housing for
people who would not otherwise have housing. They are talking about
approximately 200 people. They have been told that the units must be
converted back to their original state in the next thirty days. That
would be impossible to do within that time frame and there would be no
place for these people to go if the units were converted. The units are
providing affordable standard housing to people who would not otherwise
have it. If they converted the units back, it would not be financially
feasible to rent the units at affordable rates. They are asking that
the quadraplexes be allowed to remain and the parking requirements be
waived.
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Upon question by Mr. Bird, Mrs. Young advised that the zoning
is RM-6 and the average size of the lots is 50' x 140'. Mr.
Weatherspoon suggested that the violations be held in abeyance until
staff can look into the parking, impact, etc., of the area and the
feasibility of possibly modifying the codes to address this. They do
have a problem with affordable housing. Mrs. Horenburger stated she too
would like more information on this and other projects like it in the
community.
Upon question by Council, the City Manager advised that Council
can petition the Code Enforcement Board to postpone taking action.
Mr. Bird moved that Council ask the Code Enforcement Board to
abate their procedures for a period of thirty days to allow staff
adequate time to provide Council with the information needed to make a
decision, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Before roll call, Mr. Jackel stated he will support the motion
but he hopes this will not become a regular occurrence. Mayor Campbell
stated that if it is determined that the owners intentionally expanded
the use knowing it was forbidden, he would probably not be in favor of
any leniency.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
9.a.2. Mr. Jay Felner, representing Rabbit Hollow Land Corporation,
stated they already have an approved site plan for their project and are
seeking a minor modification. They have discussed it with Mr. Cohn,
Planning Director, who agrees with the modification which is to
eliminate a small section of sidewalk.
Mr. Bird moved to authorize staff to approve the minor site
plan modification subject to whatever conditions they may wish to
impose, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
9.a.3. Mr. Beril Kruger, representing Dr. Elliot, Mrs. Zacker and Mrs.
Kruger, stated that they have a contract to purchase a piece of land on
the northwest corner of Military Trail and Oak Hill Road. The parcel is
approximately six lots in the County and they are rezoning it to
Specialized Commercial for a professional office building. The County
requires that they acquire water either from the City or County; how-
ever, before they can obtain water from the County, the City of Delray
Beach must turn them down. They have been told by the Utility Depart-
ment that the City will provide water but not at this time so they are
in a dilemma because they have a deadline of March 15th to have a
letter from the City giving or denying water.
Mr. Bird felt it would not be in the best interest of the
citizens of Delray Beach to pay 75% of extending a water line to service
a professional office building, which is in violation of the City Land
Use Plan. Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, Mr. Kruger advised that
the County has said that since the property is in the City's service
area they cannot provide water unless the City turns them down.
Mr. Bird moved to deny water, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.a.4. Mr. Beril Kruger, 3116 Spanish Trail, stated that this area of
Spanish Trail, north of Avenue L and east of Federal Highway has turned
into a drag strip. Cars and motorcycles have been racing in the empty
fields and on the streets on Friday and Saturday nights. A kid with a
yellow Trans Am tried to run down some people walking in the street.
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These drivers are doing 50 and 60 mph down a two lane residential
street. He is afraid someone is going to get killed. His wife has
almost been hit by a car walking the dog. There are skid marks all over
from cars going around the corner of Iris Drive on two wheels. He has
called the Police Department and nobody has ever come out. He has
contacted the Traffic Lieutenant who never called him back. He is
requesting that something be done.
Mayor Campbell stated that thisis of concern to them and they
will take it up with the Police Department. Mr. Weatherspoon stated
that it is inexcusable that the Police Department does not respond and
he advised Mr. Kruger to call him if it happens again.
9.a.5. Mr. Tom Haenlon, 613 N.E. 4th Street, referred to Items 16, 17,
18, 19 and 20 of the Consent Agenda which are relative to acquiring
vehicles for the City. With regard to the City's tight budget, he feels
some money could be saved by getting a Ford Tempo for the City Manager
instead of a Pontiac Bonneville. Further, he cannot understand the
necessity of a 1/2 ton pick-up truck for the Beach Patrol; if a pick-up
truck is occasionally needed, it would seem to him that the Parks
Department has a vehicle that could be used for those instances. If
they got the Tempo for the City Manager and cut out the pick-up truck,
they would save the City $14,000.
9.a.6. Mr. Tom McMurrian, Ocean Properties, stated that last night
they went before the Planning & Zoning Board for final plat approval for
Waterford. They received the Planning Department's recommendation for
approval of the final plat subject to conditions. Item #1 was that the
City Council waive the requirement to record the plat prior to receipt
of a building permit and that recordation be accomplished prior to
receipt of the first Certificate of Occupancy. It is his understanding
that it takes Council approval to do this which is why he is before
Council at this time.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the recommendation of Planning
and Zoning with regard to the issuance of a building permit prior to
plat approval subject to the plat being approved prior to the issuance
of the CO, and subject to any conditions imposed by Planning and Zoning,
seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: upon
question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Cohn advised that this is not a boundary
plat, it is a resubdivision and there are dedications and easements
required. They recommended that plat recordation be waived prior to
receipt of a building permit subject to a number of conditions. They
have a list of conditions and were planning to schedule this for the
next City Council meeting.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mrs. Phyllis Plume, Planning & Zoning Board, stated that at
last night's Planning & Zoning meeting the plat approval was acceptable
but it was with the condition that Council waive the ordinance and the
petitioner does not have to record his plat and can go ahead and pull
~ermits. She has a problem with Council waiving ordinances.
Mr. Bird expressed concern over a Board making a recommendation
to them and then a member of that Board coming before them and objecting
to their approving the recommendation.
9.a.7. Mr. Milton Guberman, President of U.S. Israel Trade
Corporation, stated their organization is non-profit and is anunpaid,
voluntary project. He was asked recently by the Council General of
Israel to help obtain sister cities in the U.S.A. The object of sister
cities is to promote brotherhood and understanding to all Christian and
Jewish citizens and to create love to all mankind. Perhaps, in the
future, the youth and citizens will visit each and exchange viewpoints.
There are no commitments and no money involved and there will be
absolutely no expense to the City. He is requesting the twinning of the
City of Delray Beach with the City of Nehariah, Israel, which is a
resort 30 miles from Haifa on the Mediterranean Sea.
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Mayor Campbell thanked Mr. Guberman and stated he will look
into it with the City Manager and report back to Council.
9.a.8. Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, Beach Advisory Committee, suggested
that Council hold the purchase of the pick-up truck for Beach Patrol in
abeyance pending review. They feel that a 1/2 ton truck is too much
truck and too much money for that purpose.
9.b.1. Mr. Weatherspoon spoke in regard to complaints about noise on
the beach. He would like to have staff look into the feasibility of
closing down a section of the parking on the beach front on the north
end and south end at a certain time of night. That might help to
eliminate the noise problem.
The City Attorney advised that they would probably have to
notify DOT but he sees no reason why they cannot restrict the hours of
parking at the beach. Mrs. Matthews suggested restricting parking from
11:00 P.M. through 5:00 A.M. Mr. Bird suggested the area from the south
edge of Manor House northward. Mrs. Matthews added that most of the
residential area at the south end should be included as well.
Mr. Bird moved that the parking which exists north of the south
line of Manor House on N. Atlantic Avenue and for the parking which is
south of the diagonal parking on S. Atlantic Avenue be allowed between
the hours of 5:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. and that staff be instructed to
coordinate with DOT, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call, Mayor Campbell stated that although he is
supportive he cannot vote in favor tonight because he feels that the
public deserves some advance notice. He would be more comfortable with
putting it on an agenda and letting the public know before they vote.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that this motion basically authorizes staff to
go forward and prepare the necessary documents. Mr. Bird added that
they can amend it at a later date; all this does is authorize them to
start now.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
9.b.2. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that the installation of the
transmission lines on N.W. 2nd Street and the subsequent patching of the
road has left that road unacceptable. He would like to ask staff to
look into the possibility of adding this road to the next resurfacing
project the City undertakes. Also, the possibility of extending this
resurfacing project all the way on 2nd Street from 1-95 to Federal
Highway. Mr. Bird added that the condition the road is in could be a
potential liability.
The City Manager stated that it will go on the agenda.
9.b.3. Mr. Jackel stated that they have been doing everything
necessary to improve the downtown business area; however, it is all for
naught unless the business community handles itself with honor. They
must all join hands for the common good and have no more negativism. He
commended the following people: the three Council candidates, Barbara
Smith, Chamber of Commerce, the members of PROD, Joe Schwerdt, Sun
Sentinel, and other reporters in the City and all the taxpayers of the
City.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Council Chambers at this time.
9.b.4. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming Saturday,
April 12, 1986 as "Arbor Day" and urging all citizens, schools and
organizations in the community to join them in realizing the value and
need for trees and to plant a ceremonial tree.
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9.b.5. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of the "Fifth
Annual International Festival" of Palm Beach County being held under the
auspices of Palm Beach Junior College's center for multicultural affairs
urging participation from the City and any ethnic clubs in the City to
get involved with the Festival.
9.b.6. Mayor Campbell reported that they have a request from the
Chamber of Commerce to ratify the nomination of three people to the
Human Relations Committee: Carol Cunningham, Joseph Martin and James
Nowlin.
Mr. Bird moved to ratify the Chamber of Commerce selections,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell
- Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.c.1. The City Attorney advised that Council has been provided with a
memorandum from his office. After review and interviews they have
offered the position of Assistant City Attorney I to Jeffrey Kurtz
currently of Claymont, Delaware, subject to City Council ratification
and confirmation of the data and the medical examination. His starting
date would be May 5, 1986 and the terms and conditions are as outlined
in the memorandum with a starting salary of $30,000.
Mr. Bird moved to ratify the City Attorney's selection,
seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.d.1. The City Manager stated that normally the items confiscated by
the Police Department are sold at public auction; however, they had a
number of jewelry items which they felt would be easier to sell in a
lump sum after getting an appraisal. They have had two appraisals done;
one for $800 and the other for $1100. The Police Department has
requested they sell the jewelry to the high appraiser at $1100.
Mr. Bird asked if they would be required to make a public
offering. The City Attorney was unsure. Mr. Bird asked that the Police
Department provide Council with some data on how these appraisals were
obtained and asked that the City Attorney investigate the procedure.
It was the consensus of Council to refer this item to the next
Workshop Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Weatherspoon requested that Item 18 be removed from the
Consent Agenda and made the first item of the regular agenda.
The following items are to be considered by Council as the
Consent Agenda:
10. Ratification of South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Board Action of January 16, 1986. Council is to consider
ratification of SCRWTD Board action relative to increase in wholesale
user rate. This was approved by the SCRWTD Board 7-0.
11. Request for Solicitation of Funds - Delray Beach National
Little League. A request has been received for solicitation of funds on
April 12, 1986. Approval is recommended.
12. Printer for Utility Billing Division. Council is to consider a
3-year lease/purchase of Decision Data printer for Utility Billing
Division in the amount of $12,888, with funds to come from the 1985/86
budget. Approval is recommended.
13. E911 Telephone Equipment for New Police Facility. Council is
'to consider award of contract to Southern Bell, sole source, for the 911
Public Safety Answering Position Equipment in the amount of $26,974,
with funds to come from the Public Safety Facility Bond Issue. Approval
is recommended.
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14. Grantinq of Deed - Florida Power & Light. Council is to
consider granting a 10-foot easement deed to Florida Power & Light for
electric facilities at Transfer Station site.
15. Request for Exclusion from Palm Beach County Free Public
Library Taxing District. Resolution No. 14-86, requesting that certain
municipalities be excluded from the Palm Beach County free public
library tax district, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES BE
EXCLUDED FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TAXING DISTRICT AS INITIALLY ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER
67-1869 LAWS OF FLORIDA, LATER AMENDED IN CHAPTER 76-460
LAWS OF FLORIDA AND AS PROPOSED IN A BILL AMENDING
SECTION 11 OF CHAPTER 67-1869 LAWS OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING
FOR THE FURNISHING OF COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION.
(Copy of Resolution No. 14-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
16. Automobile - City Manager. Council is to consider award of a
contract to the low bidder, Sherwood Pontiac, in the amount of
$11,185.19 for a Pontiac Bonneville, with funds to come from the 1985/86
budget. Approval is recommended.
17. Automobile - Enqineering Division. Council is to consider
award of a contract to the low bidder, Powell Motors, for a Ford Tempo in
the amount of $7,496.65, with funds to come from the 1985/86 budget.
Approval is recommended.
19. Automobile - Community Development Division. Council is to
consider award of a contract to the low bidder, Powell Motors, for a
Ford Tempo in the amount of $7,496.65, with funds to come from the
administrative 1985/86 budget of the Community Development Grant
Program. Approval is recommended.
20. Automobiles - Department of Development and Inspection.
Council is to consider award of a contract to the low bidder, Powell
Motors, for two Ford Tempos in the amount of $14,993.30, with funds to
come from the 1985/86 budget. Approval is recommended.
21. Requisition No. 5 - S.G. Phillips Constructors, Inc., of
Florida. Council is to consider authorizing payment of Requisition No.
5 in the amount of $515,034.09 for Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion, Part A. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda with
the exception of Item 18 which is to be moved to the first item of the
Regular Agenda, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. Pick-up Truck - Beach Patrol. Council is to consider award of
a contract to the low bidder, Ed Moore for a 1/2-ton mid-size 4x4
pick-up truck in the amount of $10,409.06 with funds to come from the
1985/86 budget. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned the need for such a large vehicle
at the beach. The City Manager advised that the vehicle was included in
this year's budget. The main reason for it was the number of times they
were needing to use an older vehicle from the Parks & Recreation
Department.
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Mr. Joe Weldon, Parks & Recreation Director, advised that the
beach is a year-round operation which attracts thousands of visitors.
The truck would be used in daily operation, in minor maintenance,
procurement of supplies and also patrolling of the beach on a daily
basis.
Mr. Weatherspoon felt the three-wheelers presently used are
adequate for patrolling the beach and he questions the need for a 4-wheel
drive. Mr. Weldon explained that they need the ability to take the
truck on the sand should something need to be picked up. Mayor Campbell
questioned the need for a 1/2 ton truck and suggested a smaller type
truck. Mr. Weldon stated that a smaller truck would probably suffice
just as well. Mr. Jackel suggested postponing this discussion until
budget session this summer. Mrs. Horenburger suggested asking staff to
come back with a report on why they need this size truck and on the
possibility of reducing the cost by getting a smaller truck.
Mr. Bird moved that this item be referred to staff to come back
to Council at staff's option, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
22. Conditional Use Extension Request - McChristian Office
Building. Council is to consider a request for a one year extension to
March 12, 1987 of the conditional use approval for McChristian Office
Building, a professional office development, located on the east side of
Swinton Avenue, between N.E. 6th Street and N.E. 5th Street. The
Planning & Zoning Board (4 to 2 vote) and Planning Director recommend
approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. That an additional five (5) foot right-of-way be dedicated for
Swinton Avenue per the County Thoroughfare Plan. The
right-of-way deed should be accepted by the City Council prior
to the issuance of any building permit.
2. That the south driveway should be enlarged to twelve (12) feet
between the street and the front line of the existing building.
3. That main sign advertising the business be approved by the
Building Department and the Community Appearance Board.
4. That all improvements be completed in accordance with the
approved site plans.
5. That the only conditional use to be approved hereunder is as
follows: Professional offices, in accordance with Section
30-17 (C) (12).
6. That the time limitation of this approval pursuant to Section
30-21(E) of the Zoning Code be one year.
Mr. Bird recalled that at the time they created the RO District
they planned to reevaluate the community and do away with this blanket
approval that under conditional use in an RM-10 professional offices
could be allowed. He questions if this action is in conformity with
that. Mayor Campbell stated that routinely they do extend approvals at
least one time. Mr. Bird added that it was also policy that they were
not going to approve things which they knew to no longer be in affect;
i.e., they were going to require any automatic site plan extension to
meet current code. Mayor Campbell questioned if they should single this
one out since they have routinely granted extensions in the past.
Mr. Cohn stated that at Planning & Zoning they discussed the
future zoning of the area and it was the consensus to extend the RO on
the north side of 4th Street from Swinton to 2nd Avenue. Until they do
a more comprehensive review of the area, they are not prepared to make
the recommendation at this time. They reviewed this application in
accordance with the current regulations under the RM-10 and it is still
in conformance. RO is a good possibility for the future but they are
not positive at this point in time. Upon question by Mr. Bird, Mr. Cohn
advised that if they extend RO north of 4th it would only go as far as
this property. Discussion was had regarding this boundary.
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Mr. Cohn explained that their long range plan was to take
professional offices out of the RM-10 District entirely; then to evalu-
ate the RM-10 areas that have professional offices in them as possible
candidates for an RO. They are not prepared to make a recommendation as
to where the RO District should go north of 4th; they have only evalu-
ated it up to 4th which area is included in their first RO rezoning
petition.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to grant the conditional use extension
for McChristian Office Building as submitted with the conditions as
specified, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - No; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - No; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3
to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Upon
question by Mrs. Horenburger, Mrs. Ann McChristian, petitioner, stated
that there are two houses just north of this property. She feels it is
reasonable to draw the line down the middle of the block.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
23. Conditional Use Approval - First and First Plaza. Council is
to consider conditional use approval request for First and First Plaza
to allow a church and a masonic lodge to operate in an existing strip
commercial center, located west of S.W. 1st Avenue between Atlantic
Avenue and S.W. 1st Street. It is zoned GC (General Commercial) and
contains .77 acres. Approval is recommended subject to the conditions
in the Planning Departments memorandum of February 20th:
1. That the conditional uses for a church and Masonic lodge are
subject to the Site Plan dated 11/20/85. The Site Plan dated
12/10/85 is specifically rejected.
2. That the existing dumpster be placed on a concrete pad with a
hose bib and drainage sump, and that this dumpster be enclosed
by a six (6) foot masonry wall with vision-obscuring gates in
front and landscaped.
3. That prior to the issuance of any occupational license, final
Community Appearance Board approval be obtained.
4. That all improvements shall be made in accordance with the
approved site plan prior to receipt of any occupational license
for such uses.
5. That the church and lodge shall apply for occupational licenses
within ninety (90) days of this approval or such approval shall
expire.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for conditional use approval for First
and First Plaza subject to the conditions as stipulated in the
memorandum of February 20, 1986, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
24. Conditional Use Approval Extension - The Harbour's Edge.
Council is to consider a request for an 18 month extension of the time
period for the conditional use approval to November 27, 1987 for The
Harbour's Edge, a 276-unit Life Care facility, located at the northwest
corner of Linton Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Planning
& Zoning Board and Planning Director recommend approval, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Conditions 1-4 of the previous approval.
2. That this approval will expire within 18 months unless at least
25% of the total cost of improvements are made by that time.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned the need for 18 months.
Mr. Roy Flack, representing the developer, explained that The
Harbour's Edge is a large and complex project. It is a life care com-
munity which is regulated by the State Insurance Department. They have
been delayed substantially in the past primarily based on a change in
the Federal Income Tax laws which required them to refund the deposits
for over 50% of the units that were sold and to start all over again.
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They have successfully done that and have now received all the necessary
permits and presales and have started construction. It includes a
health care center, a large dining facility and apartments. They feel
that 18 months are needed to complete this due to the long and complex
nature of it. They have already started and they expect the first
people to be moving in 13 months from now.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the conditional use extension,
seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
25. Site Plan Approval - Delra¥ Park of Commerce (Tracts H & J).
Council is to consider a request for site plan approval for Tracts H and
J, a 4.6-acre parcel within Delray Park of Commerce, to allow an
18,532-square foot office/service and 31,593-square foot research and
development complex, located at the northeast corner of Lake Ida Road
and Congress Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Board and Planning Director
recommend approval subject to Council waiving the requirement of the
Unity of Title and subject to the following conditions:
1. That the final plat be recorded prior to the issuance of any
Certificate of Occupancy. This will necessitate an ordinance
change to the condition of the rezoning approval.
2. That the final plat be amended prior to its recordation as
follows:
(1) Eliminate the cul-de-sac abutting Tracts H and J.
(2) Eliminate the drainage easement located between Tracts H
and J.
(3) Incorporate the new tract boundaries for Tracts H and J.
(4) Correlate revisions made to the location and design of
tracts designated for storm water retention/detention.
(5) Indicate the new boundary of the FP&L easement.
3. That the paving plans be revised as follows:
(1) Show the entrance road fronting both Phase 1 and Phase
11, indicating the location of all curb cuts.
(2) To show that all the roadways (2-way) will have a minimum
of 24 feet pavement width.
4. That the site drainage conform with the Master Plan and that
signed and sealed drainage and paving plans be included in
order to demonstrate conformity with the Master Plan.
5. Indicate the existing sewer force mains within the FP&L
easements.
6. That a water distribution layout show five hydrants, with a
maximum of five hundred (500) foot spacing along access road.
7. That the building elevation plans be revised to indicate the
building materials to be used.
8. Revise the landscape plan as follows:
(1) Relocate trees two (2) feet closer toward the twenty-five
(25) foot wide greenbelt so that they are not planted
within the hedge row.
(2) Provide a berm along the front of property to screen the
vehicular use area. The minimum height of this landscape
buffer is two (2) feet. This berm should be in addition
to the massings of shrubs presently shown.
9. That all improvements be completed in accordance with the
approved site plan.
10. This approval will expire within eighteen (18) months unless at
least twenty-five (25%) of the total cost of improvements are
made by that time. If the approval expires, request for
extension must be made in accordance with Section 30-22(E) of
the Zoning Code.
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Mr. Bird moved for site plan approval, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
26. Site Plan Approval - Diomin Property Office Buildinq. Council
is to consider a request for site plan approval for the Diomin Property
Office Building, a 87,140-square foot office development in a four-story
structure, located on the south side of S.E. 10th Street, between S.E.
5th Avenue and S.E. 6th Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Board and
Planning Director recommend approval subject to conditions (2) through
(8) of the March 7, 1986 memorandum as follows and subject to the
determination by Council that compact parking for this site meets the
intent of the new parking code:
2. Parking tiers designated for compact car spaces should be
identified by signs in accordance with Sec. 30-18(C) (3) (e).
3. An attempt should be made to better integrate compact car
parking throughout the parking facility in a manner so that
compact and standard size cars have equal access to the most
desirable parking areas {Sec. 30-18(B) (4) (d)}. It appears that
the design favors compact parking, although the site
configuration is such that redesign may be difficult.
4. That platting is required (Engineering Division's memorandum of
March 15, 1985).
5. The Public Utilities Department requests a relocation of the
proposed layout for the watermain to a southerly location
(Director of Public Utilities memorandum of April 10, 1985).
6. Provide accessible location for fire hydrant on site within 250
feet of the building, and a drive-around clearance height of 13
feet minimum (Fire Marshal's memorandum of April 9, 1985).
7. That all improvements be completed in accordance with the
approved site plans, except as modified by the conditions
outlined above.
8. That the time limitation of this approval be eighteen (18)
months pursuant to Sec. 30-22(E) of the Zoning Code.
Mayor Campbell declared a recess, the time being 8:35 P.M. The
meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M.
Mr. Bird moved that this request be remanded to the Community
Appearance Board for their input and returned to Council and placed on
the next week's agenda, be it a regular meeting or special meeting
agenda preceding workshop, and that next week's workshop should include
the subject of compact car spaces, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Horenburger took the chair.
27. Telephone Equipment - New Police Facility. Council is to
consider award of a contract to AT&T Information Systems, Inc., for
telephone System 75 Model 3B and accessories (purchase, shipping,
installation and annual maintenance) in the amount of $129,641.59, with
funds to come from the Public Safety Facility Project. Approval is
recommended.
Mr. Bird moved for award of the contract, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Vice-Mayor Horenburger - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
28. Ordinance No. 14-86 - Amending Zoning Code - Foster Homes and
Group Homes. Ordinance No. 14-86, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the
Code of Ordinances to permit foster homes and group homes within certain
zoning districts, is before Council for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held on March 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 14-86:
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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 ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-8.8 "FOSTER HOMES AND GROUP
HOMES", AND PROVIDING (A) "PURPOSE"; (B) "APPLICABILITY";
(C) "DEFINITIONS"; (D) "LOCATION"; (E) "LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS"; (F) "PARKING REGULATIONS"; (G) "MINIMUM
FLOOR AREA"; (H) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS"; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance and noted a
typographical error in the caption. It should read "30-8.8 rather than
3-8.8".
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 14-86 on First
Reading including the correction, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, the City Attorney advised
that this is totally inapplicable to most of the Commercial Districts,
all of the Industrial Districts and the lower density single family
R-lA, R-1AA, R-1AAA, etc. Mrs. Horenburger requested that "abused
spouses"be included in the definition of permitted resident.
Mr. Bird amended his motion to adopt Ordinance No. 14-86 on
First Reading to add "or abused spouses" to the definition of permitted
resident, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Vice-Mayor Horenburger - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
29. Ordinance No. 15-86 - Amending Code - Unsafe Buildings.
Ordinance No. 15-86, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of
the Code of Ordinances relative to elimination or repair of unsafe
buildings is before Council for consideration on First Reading. If
passed Public Hearing will be held on March 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 15-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE XIII,
"ELIMINATION OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS", SECTION
9-468, "PROCEDURES IN DECLARATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING;
NOTICE REQUIRED; CONTENTS; SERVICE", SUBSECTION (A), TO
CORRECT A MISPLACEMENT OF A PHRASE; AND SECTION 9-480,
"STAYING OF NOTICE UNDER APPEAL", TO CORRECT AN IMPROPER
CITATION AND TO CHANGE "VACATION ORDER" TO "ORDER TO
VACATE"; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 15-86
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
30. Ordinance No. 16-86 - Amending Code - Door Widths. Ordinance
No. 16-86, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of the Code
of Ordinances to require that bath and toilet room doors shall also have
a minimum of 29 inches clear opening, is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
on March 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 16-86:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION", ARTICLE II, "BUILDING CODE", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 9-21, "DOOR WIDTHS", TO REQUIRE THAT
BATH AND TOILET ROOM DOORS SHALL ALSO HAVE A MINIMUM OF
29 INCHES CLEAR OPENING; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 16-86 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Before roll call, upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City
Attorney explained that, essentially, this now matches the State Law
definition on the subject. Personally, he feels it is repetitious.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
31. Ordinance No. 17-86 - Amending Code - Changing the Square Feet
of Flat Wall Signs. Ordinance No. 17-86, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings
and Construction" of the Code of Ordinances to change the square feet of
flat wall signs from 10 to 20 feet, is before Council for consideration
on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held on March 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 17-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, "SIGNS
AND BILLBOARDS", SECTION 9-200, "PERMITS REQUIRED;
EXCEPTIONS", SUB-SECTION (b) (2) (e), TO CHANGE THE SQUARE
FEET OF FLAT WALL SIGNS FROM 10 TO 20 FEET; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Campbell questioned where this ordinance originated. The
City Attorney stated it is his understanding that Joyce Desormeau,
Building Department, brought this from the CAB. Mrs. Alice Finst, CAB
member, stated that the initial recommendation was to increase it to 20
square feet; however, when the ordinance was passed it went through at
10 feet. So, this is a housekeeping matter.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 17-86 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Mr. Jackel and Mr. Bird left the Council Chambers at this time.
32. Ordinance No. 18-86 - Amending Code - Upgrade the Quality of
Landscaping. Ordinance No. 18-86, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and
Construction" of the Code of Ordinances to upgrade the quality of
landscaping for all projects built under City permits, is before Council
for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be
held on March 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 18-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE X, "LAND-
SCAPING'', BY REPEALING SECTION 9-377 AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 9-377 WHICH REQUIRES THE UPGRADING OF LANDSCAPING
ATTENDANT TO ANY PORTION OF A STRUCTURE OR SITE FOR WHICH
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COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED; PROVID-
ING FOR THE UPGRADING OF LANDSCAPING ATTENDANT TO THE
ENTIRE STRUCTURE OR SITE WHERE THE ALTERATION OR IMPROVE-
MENT IS EQUAL IN VALUE TO 30% OR MORE OF THE ASSESSED
VALUE OF THE STRUCTURE OR SITE; PERMITTING A WAIVER OF
THAT UPGRADING WHERE THE BOARD FINDS IT TO BE IMPRACTICAL
OR AN UNDUE HARDSHIP; AMENDING SECTION 9-378(b), "MAIN-
TENANCE'', PROVIDING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND-
SCAPING FOR CERTAIN YARD AREAS, OFF-STREET PARKING AND
OTHER VEHICULAR USE AREAS BY REQUIRING THAT LANDSCAPE BE
MAINTAINED IN A MANNER AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE APPEARANCE
OF THE LANDSCAPING AT THE TIME THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION
WAS REQUIRED; PROVIDING GUIDELINES IN THE PRUNING OF
TREES TO PRESERVE THE CANOPY; AMENDING SECTION 9-378,
SUBSECTION (C), SUBSECTION (2), "TREES", BY CHANGING THE
MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF TREES AT THE TIME OF
PLANTING FROM EIGHT (8) FEET TO TWELVE (12) FEET AND BY
REQUIRING THAT SUCH TREES HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX FEET OF
CLEAR TRUNK AND A SIX FOOT CANOPY EXCEPT THAT COCONUT
PALMS NEED ONLY HAVE A CLEAR TRUNK OF TWO FEET; AMENDING
SECTION 9-378(C) (6), "LAWN GRASS", BY REQUIRING THAT LAWN
GRASS BE SODDED, BUT THAT IF AN ALTERNATE METHOD IS
DESIRED THE SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY HORTICULTURIST AND REQUIRING THAT
COVERAGE MUST BE ACHIEVED WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS AND
NURSE GRASS MUST BE SOWN FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT; REPEALING
SECTION 9-378, SUBSECTION (D), "REQUIRED LANDSCAPING
ADJACENT TO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY", AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 9-378, SUBSECTION (D), "REQUIRED LANDSCAPING
ADJACENT TO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY", INCREASING THE DEPTH
OF THE LANDSCAPE STRIP REQUIRED ADJACENT TO THE RIGHT-
OF-WAY FROM FIVE (5) TO TEN (10) FEET AND PROVIDING
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REQUIRED LANDSCAPING AND REQUIRING
THAT A HEDGE WALL OR LANDSCAPE BARRIER ON THE INTERIOR
PERIMETER OF THE REQUIRED FIVE (5) FOOT LANDSCAPE STRIP
BE A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) FEET ABOVE THE FINISHED GRADE
OF THE ADJACENT VEHICULAR USE AREA AT THE TIME OF INSTAL-
LATION; REQUIRING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION OF
THE UNIMPROVED PORTION OF THE ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY;
REPEALING SECTION 9-378(E), "PERIMETER LANDSCAPING
RELATING TO ABUTTING PROPERTIES", AND ENACTING A NEW
9-378(E), "PERIMETER LANDSCAPING RELATING TO ABUTTING
PROPERTIES", WHICH CHANGES THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE
PLANTING OF TREES ALONG COMMON PROPERTY LINES FROM ONE
(1) TREE FOR EVERY SIXTY (60) FEET TO ONE (1) TREE FOR
EVERY FORTY (40) FEET AND PROVIDES CRITERIA FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE REQUIRED LANDSCAPING AND REQUIRING ONE
(1) TREE EVERY TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET PLANTED ALONG THE
PERIMETER WHERE ANY COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL AREAS ABUT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; REPEALING SECTION 9-378(F), "PARK-
ING AREA INTERIOR LANDSCAPING", AND ENACTING SECTION
9-378(F) WHICH AMENDS THE TITLE TO READ, "INTERIOR
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS AND OTHER
VEHICULAR USE AREAS"; CHANGING THE INTERIOR LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS FROM 7% TO 10% OF THE INTERIOR SPACE;
ALTERING THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERIOR LANDSCAPE AREAS
BY INCREASING THE REQUIRED SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR EACH AREA
FROM 50 SQUARE FEET TO 75 SQUARE FEET WITH NO DIMENSION
LESS THAN FIVE (5) FEET; CHANGING THE INTERVAL AT WHICH
EACH SUCH LANDSCAPE AREA IS REQUIRED FROM EVERY TWELVE
(12) PARKING SPACES TO EVERY TEN (10) PARKING SPACES;
REQUIRING ALL GAS STATIONS, VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT PARKING,
OR STORAGE AREAS OTHER THAN CERTAIN AUTO DEALERSHIPS TO
COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 9-378(F) (1) ;
PROVIDING ALTERNATE LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN
AUTO DEALERSHIPS PERMITTED TO UTILIZE THE CONCEPT OF
BULLPEN PARKING; AMENDING SECTION 9-378(g) (1), "SIGHT
DISTANCE FOR LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
AND POINTS OF ACCESS", BY CHANGING CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE
FROM TEN (10) TO TWENTY (20) FEET; DELETING SUBSECTION 5
RELATING TO CERTAIN PLANTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PALMS;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 18-86
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed by a 3 to 0 vote.
Mr. Jackel returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
33. Letter of Agreement - Linton Plaza Joint Venture. Council is
to consider an agreement between the City and Linton Plaza Joint Venture
for issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the Linton
International Plaza. Approval is recommended.
The City Attorney advised that Council has a revised agreement
which permits the developers to not have to complete their landscaping
now but binds them to complete it 180 days afterward. This will allow
time for the Linton Boulevard modifications to be completed before the
landscaping is done.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the agreement between
Linton Plaza Joint Venture and the City of Delray Beach, seconded by Mr.
Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
34. Decision on Office Space. The City Manager reported that the
City Attorney has been making calls and will be getting some additional
information to Council. Mayor Campbell stated as he recalls the con-
sensus last week was that they want some office space for Council
Members in City Hall; however, there was no actual direction that they
relocate the City Attorney. He believes they should leave that up to
the Administration.
Mrs. Horenburger suggested that a review of space needs and
space use in City Hall be undertaken before they entertain any moves.
She has often noted that the 1st floor conference room is used for
meetings and she would suggest those meetings be held in the Council
Chambers with a table put in place for plans to be laid out.
Temporarily, they could use the conference room to solve some needs.
It was the consensus of Council to put this item on next week's
Workshop agenda for further discussion. Mayor Campbell requested that
everyone be prepared to try and make a decision at that time.
35. Ordinance No. 19-86 - DRI. Ordinance No. 19-86, amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning", of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section
30-23.5 "Binding letters; procedures regarding developments of regional
impact", is before Council for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held on March 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 19-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 380.06 OF THE FLORIDA
STATUTES, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 30-23.5 "BINDING LETTERS; PROCEDURE
REGARDING DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT", TO REQUIRE
THAT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES DEVELOPERS SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR
BINDING LETTERS OF INTERPRETATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND AS TO PROJECTS THAT ARE DETERMINED
TO BE DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT TO PROHIBIT ANY
FINAL ACTION BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH RELATING TO
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS, REZONINGS, OR THE ISSUANCE
OF OTHER LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS IN REGARD TO SUCH
PROJECT UNTIL THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH IS PREPARED TO
CONCURRENTLY TAKE FINAL ACTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER
PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 19-86
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, the City Attorney advised that this now has
the provisions which were requested by Council to require simultaneous
notice to the City when such a request is made to the District Court of
Appeals.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Clerk
ATTEST:
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 Council of March 11, 1986, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Council on~~
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