04-22-86 APRIL 22, 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 7:10 P.M., Tuesday, April 22, 1986.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird
Council Member Richard J. Dougherty
Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - Council Member Marie Horenburger
Also present were - City Manager James L. Pennington and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Wendall Hollings-
worth, Grace Fellowship Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mr. Bird moved for agenda approval, seconded by Mr. Weather-
spoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr.
Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time and Vice
Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair.
5. Ordinance No. 20-86 - Espinoza Annexation. Ordinance No.
'20-86, relative to annexing a 0.25-acre parcel subject to LI (Light
Industrial) District, located on the west side of Germantown Road
between Royal Palm Drive and S.W. 10th Street, 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. 20-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOT
7, ESQUIRE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE 43, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS
TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GERMANTOWN ROAD, BETWEEN
ROYAL PALM DRIVE AND S.W. 10TH STREET; REDEFINING THE
BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING
FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING
FOR THE ZONING THEREOF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 20-86 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 20-86 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Vice-
Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
6. Ordinance No. 22-86 - Nocera Rezoning. Ordinance No. 22-86,
relative to rezoning a 0.25-acre parcel from R-lA (Single Family
Dwelling) District to LI (Light Industrial), located on the west side of
Germantown Road between Royal Palm Drive and S.W. 10th Street, is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. It is designated
I (Industrial) on the City's Land Use Plan. 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. 22-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
R-lA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN LI (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT, A PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN
SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 4 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF GERMANTOWN ROAD, BETWEEN ROYAL PALM DRIVE AND
S.W. 10TH STREET AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983".
(Copy of Ordinance No. 22-86 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 22-86 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Vice-
Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
7. Ordinance No. 23-86 - Amending Code - Charges for Mechanical
and Commercial Refuse Container Service. Ordinance No. 23-86, amending
Chapter 12, "Garbage and Trash" of the Code of Ordinances to provide for
an additional monthly fee of $1.25 for mechanical and commercial refuse
container service, 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. 23-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL", SECTION
12-15, "REGULAR CHARGES LEVIED", SUBSECTION (c), TO
DELETE THE MINIMUM MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE AND TO PROVIDE
FOR AN ADDITIONAL MONTHLY FEE OF $1.25 FOR MULTIPLE
BILLINGS FOR MECHANICAL CONTAINERS AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE
CONTAINER SERVICE (TYPE E); PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 23-86 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 23-86 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Vice-
Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell returned to his chair at this time.
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CONSULTANT SELECTION
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time due to a
conflict of interest.
8. At this time the following three firms made presentations to
Council relative to the Downtown Drainage Study Consultant Selection.
a. Barker, Osha & Anderson, Inc., represented by Henry
Gloss, President.
b. Camp, Dresser and McKee, represented by Mr. Larry
Roesner, Vice-President, and Charles Moore, Engineer.
c. James M. Montgomery, Inc., represented by Glen Humphrey,
Vice-President and Andy Johnson, Engineer.
At this time Council ranked the firms as follows: (1) Barker,
Osha & Anderson, Inc.; (2) James M. Montgomery, Inc.; (3) Camp, Dresser
and McKee.
Mr. Bird moved that staff be directed to commence negotiations
for contract for the Downtown Drainage Study, first, with Barker, Osha &
Anderson, second, with James M. Montgomery, and, third, with Camp,
Dresser and McKee, in that order, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes;
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell returned to his chair at this time.
9. At this time the following firms made presentations to Council
relative to Professional Services for the Carver School Park Improvement
Project:
a. Sheremeta Associates represented by Dick Sheremeta and
Debra Turner.
b. Michael T. Caistor Design Corporation represented by
Michael Caistor and Bill Krump.
c. Darby and Way, Inc., represented by Ed Mantel and
Thaddeus Cohen.
At this time Council ranked the firms as follows: (1) Darby
and Way, Inc.; (2) Sheremeta Associates; (3) Michael T. Caistor Design
Corporation.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to direct staff to commence negotiations
for contract for the Carver School Park Improvement Project, first, with
Darby and Way, Inc., second, with Sheremeta Associates, and, third, with
Michael T. Caistor Design Corporation, in that order, seconded by Mr.
Dougherty. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 3 to 0 vote. (Mr. Bird abstained due to the possible appearance
of a conflict of interest).
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
10. Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 8, 1986.
Mr. Dougherty stated it was his understanding that the item
brought up by Reverend Champion at the last regular meeting re: comments
made by Joan Weir and Connie Tuttle, Member of the DDA, was to be on
their next workshop agenda and he questioned why the minutes do not
reflect that. Mr. Weatherspoon stated as he recalls it was left up to a
Council Member to request that it be put on an agenda but was not
actually scheduled. Mr. Dougherty requested that the transcripts of
that meeting be reviewed and, if it appears on the transcripts, that the
minutes be amended. Otherwise he withdraws his request. (Note: Tapes
were checked and no member of Council requested that this item be
scheduled for a meeting).
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Mr. Weatherspoon accepted the amendment to the motion, seconded
by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
ll.a.1. Mr. Dougherty requested that the City Manager present Council
with the first 1986 quarterly report at their next regular meeting.
ll.a.2. Mr. Dougherty stated that House Bill 825 will require the DER
to determine the cost benefit ratios for any change in the permit
requirements for the Wastewater Treatment Plants. Their particular
plant will be affected. This is an opportunity for them to let their
legislators know that they would support this type of legislation.
Mayor Campbell suggested they review the bill and discuss it at
next week's workshop meeting. He asked the City Attorney to bring them
a copy of the bill.
ll.a.3. Mr. Dougherty stated there was a newspaper article about the
financial affairs of the tennis courts. He would like that issue to be
brought before Council as soon as possible.
The City Manager requested that Council postpone any action on
this matter until staff completes its review of the situation. Mr.
Weldon has begun efforts to revise the situation and he feels they
should wait before making an official report to Council. However; he
would be happy to speak to Council Members individually on the matter.
It was the consensus of Council to address this matter at the
next regular Council meeting.
ll.a.4. Mr. Dougherty stated he received a communication from the
National Youth Sports Association which raised some legal issues, for
example, that the City might be incurring some liability in the event of
injury.
Mr. Joe Weldon, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that this
organization certifies youth coaches and the letter they sent was rather
alarming. Mayor Campbell asked Mr. Weldon to investigate the matter and
report back to Council.
ll.a.5. Mr. Weatherspoon, on behalf of his family, thanked staff and
citizens for the phone calls, flowers and prayers during his family's
tragic loss of his brother.
ll.a.6. Mr. Weatherspoon asked for the status on the waterline problem
at the 7-11 on East Federal Highway.
Mr. Bob Pontek, Public Utilities Director, stated there were
some easement difficulties with Dumar Plaza which have been resolved.
Dumar Plaza would like certain improvements to be made by 7-11 prior to
granting an easement. The City has resolved its difficulties and they
are prepared to install the line.
ll.a.7. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he received a complaint from a resident
near Marina Delray regarding a noise that is very annoying. The City
Manager advised that it is a vibration that occurs from an old fan or
condenser. They have checked it out and it does not seem to violate
the City's code.
ll.a.8. Mr. Weatherspoon stated that Council received a communication
from the City of Boca Raton whereby that City is encouraging County
Commissioners to increase the gas tax by $.02. Due to the fact that the
price of gas has gone down considerably and they do need much road
improvement, he feels they should support that position. However, he
felt they should put a time duration on the tax.
Mr. Dougherty noted that this $.02 would be in addition to the
$.02 the State is going to impose. With regard to the time duration, he
suggested they tie it in with the price of oil.
It was the consensus of Council to forward a letter of support
of the tax increase and then follow it up with a formal resolution.
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ll.a.9. With regard to the Florence Fuller Child Care Title 20 Program,
Mr. Weatherspoon noted that last year they contributed $30,000. He
feels that, before they consider giving more funds this year, they
should be advised as to the disbursements for the 1985-86 year and the
balance from fiscal year 1985-86, if any, and what they intend to do
with it.
The City Manager stated that this was a new item last year. He
would like Council to give direction now because a $50,000 item is
something they need to know about in advance. Mayor Campbell asked that
Council be provided with the information requested and that they get
back to this for further discussion.
ll.a.10. Mayor Campbell stated that they received a voluminous sign code
revision and he asked that everyone take the time to look it over and be
ready to discuss it at their first workshop in May.
ll.a.ll. Mayor Campbell asked when Council might be able to get a report
with regard to the parking on West Atlantic Avenue. The City Manager
advised he can have a report at the next workshop meeting.
ll.a.12. Mayor Campbell asked the status for additional parking for 5th
Avenue. The City Manager advised that they have the sites and ap-
praisals and are ready to proceed and Council will have to determine
what funding source they will use. They have one land acquisition fund
with about $150,000 in it.
The City Manager cautioned that they have talked with people in
the area and there is not a consensus of where the parking lot should
be; it will be dictated by the amount of money the City has available.
But it will probably not make everyone in the area happy.
Mr. Bird stated he does not recall the three sites and their
merits and he recommended that Council consider this item at a Special
Meeting next week. The City Manager stated he will provide Council with
the original Engineering proposal, all information on the appraisals and
the best recommended site.
ll.a.13. Mayor Campbell presented Resolution No. 26-86:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THANKING GREAT
BRITAIN'S PRIME MINISTER MARGARET THATCHER FOR HER
SUPPORT AND THAT OF HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AND
ASSISTANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS
IN COMBATING LIBYAN TERRORISM; PROVIDING FOR COPIES OF
THIS RESOLUTION.
(Copy of Resolution No. 26-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird stated that although he agrees with the sentiment
expressed by this resolution, he feels this might be beyond their bounds
of responsibility as a Council.
Mr. Dougherty moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 26-86,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
ll.a.13. Mayor Campbell reported that they have a request from the
Women's Coalition of Palm Beach County regarding a proposal being
brought before many governmental entities relative to a change in the
building code requiring an impact fee for child care centers. The City
of San Francisco adopted such an ordinance and a proposal of this nature
will be going before Palm Beach County. He feels it is a timely measure
considering the growing number of women entering the work force and he
would like Council's feelings on the matter.
Council discussion was had at this time. Upon question by Mr.
Bird, the City Attorney advised that in the State of Florida impacts may
be imposed for capital improvements only.
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Mrs. Sylvia Inglestein, Women's Coalition, made a presentation
in support of the proposal.
It was the consensus of Council to discuss San Francisco's
ordinance at the next workshop meeting.
ll.b.1. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 25-86:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING 1985 AS THE BASE YEAR FOR
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S TAX INCREMENT
DISTRICT; SERVING NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO ESTABLISH A
REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND.
(Copy of Resolution No. 25-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 25-86, sec-
onded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
ll.b.2. The City Attorney reported that they need to clarify the
effective date of the contract for the sale of the Homewood Boulevard
tract to St. Mary's the Virgin Church. His review of the minutes
indicates that Council's intent was to make the contract effective
January 14, 1986; however, he needs a motion from Council.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to recognize January 14, 1986 as the
effective date for the contract, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
ll.c.1. The City Manager informed Council of a conference on imple-
menting the 1985 Growth Management Act at the Marriott Hotel in Fort
Lauderdale on May 1, 1986. It will be a day long seminar and any
Council Members interested in attending should let him know by April
25th.
11.c.2. With regard to lighting West Atlantic Avenue, the City Manager
recalled that Council's motion was to go from Homewood Boulevard all the
way to Military Trail, with Homewood to Barwick as phase 1, and Barwick
to Military as phase 2. He strongly recommends that they proceed with
phase 1 but that Council give serious consideration to the deletion of
phase 2, at least for the present time. He added that that portion of
West Atlantic Avenue is not in the City of Delray Beach.
Council discussion was had in this regard. Mr. Bird felt the
County should pay for the County portion of the project. Mayor Campbell
noted that sooner or later that area will be part of the City of Delray
Beach.
The City Manager stated he needs something on the record as to
Council's intention. Mr. Dougherty stated he would support going to
Military Trail. Mr. Bird stated he would support going to Barwick Road
at this point in time. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would support going to
Military Trail. Mayor Campbell stated he would support going to Mili-
tary Trail.
ll.b.3. The City Attorney reported that the Enclave Act is up for
formal, full consideration by the Community Affairs Committee in Talla-
hassee tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 P.M. He will endeavor to make an
appearance at this hearing in addition to the labor and personnel
related matters he was originally going there for. Mayor Campbell added
that citizens are encouraged to call their representatives in support of
the act.
ll.d.1. Mrs. Helen Coopersmith, High Point, asked for permission to
speak on beautification under Item #27, utility tax increase.
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ll.d.2. Mr. Sam Schwimer, Pines of Delray, asked for the status of a
parking area for Ingraham. Mayor Campbell stated he would have the City
Manager contact Mr. Schwimer in this regard.
ll.d.3. Mr. Schwimer noted that this week is Volunteers Week and
suggested that City Council honor its volunteers and give consideration
to the possibility of using volunteers in City operations.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are to be considered by Council as the
Consent Agenda:
12. Appointment - Delray Beach Human Relations Committee. Council
is to consider the appointment of Reverend Robert W. Duncan as a member
of the Delray Beach Human Relations Committee to a term ending March 15,
1988. Approval is recommended.
13. Requisition No. 3 - Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. Council is
to consider authorizing payment of Requisition No. 3 in the amount of
$41,659.48 for Intracoastal Waterway crossing expansion, with funds to
come from the 1984 Revenue Bond. Approval is recommended.
14. Final Plat Approval (Revised) - Verona Woods. Council is to
consider a request for a revised final plat for Verona Woods, a proposed
single family subdivision containing forty-two lots, located on the
south side of Germantown Road between the E-4 Canal and S.W. 35th
Avenue. It is zoned R-1AAA (Single Family Dwelling) District and
contains 19.968 acres. The Planning Director recommends approval
subject to the following condition:
(1) That a contribution based on a pro-rata share according
to the number of lots be made toward the installation of
a lift station and associated improvements to comply with
the Public Utilities memorandum of October 14, 1985.
15. City Park Gates. Council is to consider award of a contract to
'the low bidder, Certified Welding Engineers, Inc., for nine aluminum
gates in the amount of $25,650 with funds to come from the 1985/86
budget. Approval is recommended.
16. Gravity Sewer Extension - S.W. 14th Avenue and S.W. 15th
Avenue. Council is to consider approval of gravity sewer extension
construction to offer added well field protection by Olsak & Associates,
Inc., in the amount of $45,150. The developer is agreeable to a 50-50
cost share and the City's portion would not exceed $22,575, with funds
to come from the FY85/86 Capital Outlay. Approval is recommended.
17. Watermain Extension - S.W. 4th Avenue. Council is to consider
authorizing Johnson-Davis to install a 16" watermain along S.W. 4th
Avenue from the northwest corner at Linton to a point south of Linton
near the Delray Industrial Park, in the amount of $27,500 with funds to
come from the 1985/86 Capital Outlay. Approval is recommended.
18. Awards Program - Community Appearance of the City. Resolution
No. 22-86, initiating an awards program for outstanding contribution to
the community appearance of the City, is before Council for
consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 22-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, INITIATING AN AWARDS PROGRAM FOR
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH.
(Copy of Resolution No. 22-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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19. Easement Abandonment - Blue Seas Subdivision (Blue Surf Apart-
ments). Resolution No. 23-86, abandoning a 10-foot utility easement
lying within Lots A and B of the Blue Seas Subdivision, located on the
west side of A1A, between N.E. 8th Street and Pelican Lane, is before
Council for consideration. The area to be abandoned consists of 1300
square feet.
The caption of Resolution No. 23-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A 10 FOOT UTILITY
EASEMENT LYING WITHIN LOTS A AND B OF THE BLUE SEAS
SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE 185 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 23-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
20. Acceptance of Two Easement Deeds - Landings Subdivision.
Council is to consider acceptance of a 12-foot utility easement and
30-foot ingress/egress and utility easement as replacement for the
abandoned easements subject to the abandonment of the utility and access
easements as set forth in a memorandum from the Planning Director dated
February 4, 1986. The property is located at the southwest corner of
N.E. 8th Street and Andrews Avenue. Approval is recommended.
21. Abandonment of Utility and Access Easements within the Landings
Subdivision. Resolution No. 24-86, abandoning certain utility and
ingress/egress easements within The Landings Subdivision, is before
Council for consideration. It is zoned RM-10 (Multiple Family Dwelling)
District and contains 8.3 acres.
The caption of Resolution No. 24-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING CERTAIN UTILITY
AND INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE LANDINGS
SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 42, PAGE 21 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 24-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
22. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval - Patio Delra¥. Council
~'s' to consider a request for conditional use and site plan approval to
allow renovation of an existing restaurant into a restaurant, retail
shops and an office development containing 12,046 square feet, in a
three-story structure and to allow the use of adjacent RM-10 (Multiple
Family Dwelling) District property for off-street parking. The property
is located at the southwest corner of East Atlantic Avenue and Palm
Square. It is zoned CBD (Central Business District), in part, and RM-10
(Multiple Family Dwelling) District, in part. The Planning & Zoning
Board and Planning Director recommend approval with conditions.
Mr. Weatherspoon asked if this request is in compliance with
what they are trying to do in the area. Mr. Cohn advised that the new
parking code provides that for certain business districts, including
CBD, adjacent, abutting property may be used for business parking if
approved as a conditional use.
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Mr. Cohn advised that the petitioner did a parking study and
felt they were four spaces deficient for their peak period. The P&Z
Board is recommending that they be required to provide those four
additional spaces within walking distance of the property and that they
be allowed to make an in lieu payment for ten spaces. Further discus-
sion was had with regard to the location of the spaces. Mr. Cohn stated
the burden is on the petitioner to find those spaces.
Mr. Dougherty suggested Council wait until the petitioner can
prove he can get those spaces before they approve it. Mr. Bird sug-
gested that the DDA be encouraged to use the money they have collected
to provide additional parking for this area. This would alleviate the
neighborhood and would guarantee additional parking for all of those
businesses.
Mr. Bird moved that Council direct staff to communicate with
the DDA about the desirability of obtaining that lot on the east side as
a municipal parking area, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mayor
Campbell stated he would hate to see public funds do what the developer
should be doing. Mr. Bird noted these are funds which have been contri-
buted by developers. Mayor Campbell stated he is not ready to vote on
the conditional use and site plan approval tonight. He has received a
communication from the CRA asking postponement of this action in lieu of
parking requirements.
Mr. Digby Bridges, representing the petitioner, stated that
negotiations are now going on for that piece of land and he suggests
Council approve the application tonight subject to their acquiring it.
A representative of the developer of Patio Delray advised that he has
spoken with the owners of the parcel about making available the paved
63' x 125' parcel to the City for public parking and they have agreed to
lease it.
Mayor Campbell asked Mr. Bird if he would like to amend his
motion so the DDA will also consider a long term lease. Mr. Bird felt
that sounded like an acquisition. Mayor Campbell clarified that the
motion directs the DDA to look into the possibility of acquisition of
the lot heretofore known as the Patio parking lot. Mr. Bird added that
he would like the DDA to look at the entire parcel, not just the western
edge.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mr. Bird moved to postpone the conditional use and site plan
approval to their next regular meeting, pending a report from the DDA,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
23. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval - Little Folk Day Care
Center. Council is to consider a request for major modification to an
approved conditional use to add 1,785 square feet to a single story
structure, located on the west side of N.W. 7th Avenue, between N.W. 3rd
Street and N.W. 4th Street. The Planning & Zoning Board and Planning
Director recommend approval subject to the following conditions:
(1) That the only conditional uses to be allowed hereunder are
as follows: Day care center, kindergarten, nursery school,
and other preschool facilities.
(2) That there be no more than fifty-two (52) children at this
facility (per calculation of required play area by Building
Department, in accordance with Sec. 30-17(M) (2) & (4).
(3) That prior to the issuance of any building permits, clear
title must be provided for the area currently designated on
the survey as "Hiatus", and this area must legally be made a
part of this development.
(4) That a Unity of Title acceptable to the City Attorney,
joining all lots into one building site, be provided.
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(5) That the existing single family dwelling unit on the site be
used as a caretakers' residence only.
(6) That prior to the issuance of any building permits, signed
and sealed paving and drainage plans and cost estimates
shall be approved by the Engineering Division (per
Engineering Division comments).
(7) That the site plan be revised to show the existing
twenty-four (24) foot driveway on N.W. 7th Avenue as a
two-way entrance area (per Engineering Division comments).
(8) That the floor plan be revised to show:
(a) that doors will be provided for the janitor's closet
and bathrooms;
(b) that a one-hour fire rated partition for the janitor's
closet and storage area will be provided. (per
Building Department comments).
(9) That provisions be made for the physically handicapped as
required for educational facilities (NFPA 101 Sec. 10-1.1.3
- per Building Department comments).
(10) That County Health Department approval be obtained prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
(11) That all improvements are to be made in accordance with the
approved site plan.
(12) This approval will expire within eighteen (18) months unless
at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total cost of the
improvements are made by that time. If the approval
expires, a request for an extension must be made in
accordance with Section 30-21(E) of the Zoning Code.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for conditional use and site plan
approval for Little Folk Day Care Center, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mr. Wea-
therspoon noted that the square footage the City requires for outdoor
recreation is more stringent than that which the County or State
requires. He feels the fact that infants and toddlers will not all be
playing outside at the same time means they do not need to provide the
maximum number of square feet per child. He suggested the Planning
Department look over the ordinance and see whether a modification is
warranted.
The City Manager advised that Mr. Johnson has researched this
point and agrees with Mr. Weatherspoon's observation. They may not need
an ordinance change as Mr. Johnson's interpretation will stand. He
added further that this may raise the number of children to be allowed.
Mrs. Carolyn Young, Little Folk Day Care, felt the Planning and
Zoning Board should look at the ordinance with regard to the stringent
requirements for square footage for outdoor recreation.
Mayor Campbell asked the City Manager to do that.
24. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval - Seacrest Presbyterian
Church. Council is to consider a request for conditional use and site
plan approval to allow major revisions to an existing church site,
located at the southeast corner of Seacrest Boulevard and Gulfstream
Boulevard. It is zoned R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District and
contains 6.99 acres. The Planning & Zoning Board and Planning Director
recommend approval subject to the following conditions:
(1) That the only conditional use to be approved hereunder is a
church or a place of worship, and its attendant educational,
child care, recreational, and columbarium facilities.
(2) That the 58 parking spaces with stabilized sod surface be
approved; and if at some future time, the Chief Building
Official determines that additional paved parking is needed,
the stabilized sod parking shall be converted to a paved
surface.
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(3) That prior to the issuance of any building permit a traffic
study acceptable to the City shall be approved and that all
roadway improvements indicated as needed by the study be
constructed prior to receipt of the first Certificate of
Occupancy.
(4) That the final plat be approved prior to building permit and
recorded prior to the receipt of the first Certificate of
Occupancy.
(5) That two additional stop signs be added.
(6) Personnel will be required to direct traffic during peak
local situations. (Per Engineering Department)
(7) That the area be designated as a "School Zone", as
recommended in the Traffic Study prepared by Murray-Dudeck.
(8) At the time Phase 2 is completed the proposed curb cut
should be closed so that only one curb cut will be provided
along Gulfstream Boulevard.
(9) That a detailed landscape plan for foundation plantings
around the building will be required for final Community
Appearance Board approval (Per City Horticulturist com-
ments).
(10) That all improvements be completed in accordance with the
approved site plans.
(11) This approval will expire within eighteen (18) months unless
at least twenty-five (25%) percent of the total cost of the
improvements are made by that time. If the approval
expires, a request for an extension must be made in
accordance with Section 30-21(E) of the Zoning Code.
Mr. Bird moved for conditional use and site plan approval for
Seacrest Presbyterian Church, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
25. Final Plat Approval - Seacrest Presbyterian Church. Council is
to consider a request for final plat approval for a proposed religious
complex with attendant educational facilities, located at the southeast
corner of Seacrest Boulevard and Gulfstream Boulevard. The Planning and
Zoning Board and Planning Director recommend approval subject to the
following conditions:
(1) That prior to the issuance of any building permit a traffic
study acceptable to the City shall be approved and that all
roadway improvements indicated as needed by the study be
constructed prior to receipt of the first Certificate of
Occupancy.
(2) (a) That all watermain construction of 4" and larger size
shall be with ductile iron pipe and PVC mains shall
not be allowed.
(b) The six inch (6") sized laterals for the sewer shall
be ductile iron pipe as these lines are proposed to be
installed under driveways and paved parking areas (per
Public Utilities comments).
(3) That the final plat be revised to include a five (5) foot
roadway easement along Gulfstream Boulevard. This roadway
easement will not reduce building and landscape setback
dimensions.
(4) That the final plat be approved prior to the issuance of a
building permit and recorded prior to the receipt of the
first Certificate of Occupancy.
Mr. Bird moved for final plat approval for Seacrest
Presbyterian Church, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
26. Exchanqe of Property/Revised Catherine Strong Center Lease.
Mr. Bird moved for conceptual approval of the lease, seconded
by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird
- Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mayor Campbell explained
that the City takes responsibility for the maintenance of Catherine
Strong Center which amounts to about $50,000 over a five year period.
In return the County will deed over eight acres of land.
27. Ordinance No. 24-86 - Amending Code - Utility Tax Increase.
Ordinance No. 24-86, amending Chapter 25 "Taxation" of the Code of
Ordinances to increase the tax on utility services from 7.5% to 8.5%, is
before Council for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public
Hearing will be held May 13th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 24-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 25, "TAXATION", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, "UTILITY SERVICES", SECTION
25-23, "LEVIED; PURCHASER TO PAY", TO INCREASE THE TAX ON
UTILITY SERVICES FROM 7.5% TO 8.5% ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT
BILLED IN ANY CURRENT MONTH AND ALLOCATING THE REVENUE
RESULTING FROM THE TAX INCREASE TO THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 24-86 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mrs. Coopersmith presented a prepared statement with regard to
the beautification effort. They feel it should be more carefully
planned and professionally done. She suggested the City consider
floating a bond issue to complete this project as quickly as possible.
Mr. Dougherty objected to the words "operating expenses" in the
ordinance as he feels it should be payed for out of other revenues.
Further, he proposed they put a 15 year limit on the tax increase.
Mayor Campbell questioned if they go to a bond can they still utilize
this ordinance. The City Attorney advised th~at as written he does not
think they could utilize these funds for debt service on such a bond.
The language in paragraph (c) would have to be modified to provide for
it.
Mr. Bird amended his motion to adopt the ordinance on First
Reading and to add to paragraph (c) that in addition to uses for capital
and operating expenses, that it may also be used for retirement of
bonded indebtedness, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
28. Ordinance No. 25-86 - Amending Zoninq Code - Industrial Zoninq
Districts. Ordinance No. 25-86, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the
Code of Ordinances to require that all LI (Light Industrial) Districts
and MI (Medium Industrial) Districts be subject to site and development
plan approval, is before Council for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held May 13th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 25-86:
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 AMENDING SECTION 30-14 "LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
DISTRICT" (B) "PERMITTED USES" TO REQUIRE ALL
DEVELOPMENTS TO BE SUBJECT TO SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
APPROVAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-15 "MI (MEDIUM
INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT" (B) "PERMITTED USES" TO REQUIRE ALL
DEVELOPMENTS TO BE SUBJECT TO SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
APPROVAL; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 25-86 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
29. Delra¥ Beach Housing Authority. Mr. Bird stated the purpose of
the Housing Authority is to assist citizens in obtaining a suitable
place to live. According to news articles, over several years there has
been discrimination against the City of Delray Beach. Other cities in
the area have received additional 208 funds while our citizens have not.
They have to find out why this situation exists.
Mr. Bird moved that the City staff be directed to investigate
the allegations which were made with regard to the lack of available 208
funds, specifically in the City of Delray Beach, and that the Housing
Authority Chairman be asked by the Mayor to have his staff cooperate in
that endeavor with an eye toward resolving it as quickly as possible,
reporting to both bodies the findings and recommended course of action
to ensure that our citizens will be put back in a position whereby they
will share equally in any additional funding which may become available,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that he does not like to react to
information written in a newspaper; however, the fact is they have not
received the Section 8 certificates. He feels it is imperative that
they resolve this in order to put to rest some of the allegations which
have been made and to solve this problem.
Mr. Leonard Syrop, Delray Beach Housing Authority, felt Council
should have discussed this situation with the Housing Authority before
holding a public discussion in response to something stated in the
press. Further, that Council should have formally notified the Housing
Authority that this item was on tonight's agenda. Council should
remember that it was the Housing Authority that brought all this for-
ward. They were looking for answers before Council even knew there were
questions. The Authority is in the process of eliminating bias on the
part of an agency that should be in the forefront of antidiscrimination.
A complete review of all the facts will prove that this Board is working
effectively to correct and eliminate those problems which they
inherited. Council must remember that the majority of members have
served for less than two years. He hopes that Council makes any deci-
sions or discussions in conjunction with the Housing Authority Board.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
MAYOR
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