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Ord 21-02ORDINANCE NO. 21-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GLEASON STREET, APPROXIMATELY 180 FEET SOUTH OF ATLANTIC AVENUE , AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY, 2002"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is shown on the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, dated February, 2002, as being zoned RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) District; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of May 20, 2002, the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Delray Beach, as Local Planning Agency, considered this item at a public hearing and voted 6 to 0 to recommend that the property hereinafter described be rezoned, based upon positive findings; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Zoning District Map of the City of Del.ray Beach, Florida, be amended to reflect the revised zoning classification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is hereby amended to reflect a zoning classification of CBD (Central Business) District for the following described property: Lot 7, Block C, John B. Reid's Village, a Subdivision in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 95. Section 2. That the Planning and Zoning Director of the said City shall, upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the provisions of Section I hereof. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section S. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final reading. City Clerk Readin .g<~go¢~ First Second Reading PASSED//)tND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the ~dayof~/Sde~m~ ,2002. ~ t~0, ~~~~...~ MAYOR 2 ORD NO. 21-02 I01101 M NlU~ Illll A PtJe~ Mlbehddmi~e folo~ pfolx~l odgmnce It 7.'(]0 iIJ~ on TLIESOAY, JUNE 1~, ~0(~ (or al my eQMmilon (~ such medlnO Mddl k Id by ~e Cenvn/im), i~ ~e cay C~mmldon Clmm~ 100 BLW. 'IRIGT; SM) L.4NO BEtNG A PMCEL OF LANO LOCAIED ON THE ~T ~: PIK~#~ k GOIF. RAL MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS CITY MANAGER ~ AGENDA ITEM # \I~). REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 21-02 (REZONING FOR ISLAND APARTMENTS) DATE: JUNE 14, 2002 HOUSE This ordinance is before Commission for second reading for rezoning from RM (Multiple Family Residential-Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District) for 0.33 acres for Island House Apartments, located on the west side of Gleason Street, 193' south of East Atlantic Avenue. The subject property consists of Lot 7, Block "C" of the John B. Reid's Village Subdivision and contains a two-story apartment structure with 8 units built in 1952. The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing in conjunction with the request. There was one (1) person that expressed concern with the potential incompatibility of the proposed rezoning with existing residential properties. After discussing this proposal, the Board voted 4-2 to recommend that the request be approved, based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5). At the first reading on June 4, 2002, The city Commission passed the Ordinance No. 21-02 unanimously. Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 21-02 on second and final reading. S:\Ctty Clerk\chevelle folder\agenda memos\Ord.21 02.06 18.02 TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJECT: DAVID T~t~~~ANAGER PAUL DORLING, DIREC4TOI~ OF PLANNING AND ZONING SCO'n' D. PAPE, SENIOR PLANNER//'d~..~'--~~ MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2002 ZONING CHANGE FROM RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSI'rY) TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GLEASON STREET~ 193' SOUTH OF EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE (34 GLEASON STREET) CONTAINING THE ISLAND HOUSE APARTMENTS. The subject property consists of Lot 7, Block "C", John B. Reid's Village Subdivision, and contains 0.33 acres. The property is located on the west side of Gleason Street, 193' south of East Atlantic Avenue (34 Gleason Street), within the Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan area. The property contains a two-story apartment structure that was built in 1952 and contains 8 units. Prior to 1989, the property's Future Land Use Map designation was MD (Medium Density Residential 5-12 du/ac) and the zoning designation was RM (Multiple Family Residential- Medium Density). With the adoption of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map in November 1989, the FLUM designation for the property was changed to CC (Commercial Core). However, with the adoption of the Land Development Regulations and Citywide rezoning in October 1990, the property was rezoned from RM-15 to RM and remains residentially zoned. Additional background and an analysis of the request are found in the attached Planning and Zoning Board Staff Report. At its meeting of May 20, 2002, the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing in conjunction with the request. There was one person from the public that spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning of the property due to the potential incompatibility with residential properties located south of the subject property. In addition to public comment there were six letters submitted for the Board's consideration in opposition to the proposed rezoning. After reviewing the staff report and discussing the proposal, the Board voted 4-2 (Krall & Warner dissenting, Randolph absent) to recommend that the request be approved, based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section 2.4.5(D)(5) of the Land Development Regulations, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. By motion, approve on first reading the ordinance for a zoning designation change from RM to CBD for Island House Apartments, based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) of the Land Development Regulations, policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5). Attachments: P & Z Staff Report of May 20, 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 21-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GLEASON STREET, APPROXIMATELY 180 FEET SOUTH OF ATLANTIC AVENUE , AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY, 2002"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the property hereinafter described is shown on the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, dated February, 2002, as being zoned RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) District; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of May 20, 2002, the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Del'ay Beach, as Local Planning Agency, considered this item at a public heating and voted 6 to 0 to recommend that the property hereinafter described be rezoned, based upon positive findings; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Zoning District Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be amended to reflect the revised zoning classification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOIJ,OWS: Section 1. That the Zoning District Map of the City of Dekay Beach, Florida, be, and the same is hereby amended to reflect a zoning classification of CBD (Central Business) District for the following described property: Lot 7, Block C, John B. Reid's Village, a Subdivision in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, according to the Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 95. Section 2. That the Planning and Zoning Director of the said City shall, upon the effective date of this ordinance, amend the Zoning Map of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the provisions of Section 1 hereof. Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed. Section 4. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second and final reading. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the day of ,2002. ATFEST MAYOR City Clerk First Reading Second Reading 2 ORD NO. 21-02 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ---STAFF REPORT--- MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: ITEM: May 20, 2002 iV. E.. __ - - Rezoning From RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District) for a Parcel of Land Located on the West Side of Gieason Street, Approximately 180 Feet South of Atlantic Avenue. GENERAL DATA: OwnedApplicant ............. Agent ............................. Location .......................... Property Size ................... Existing FLUM ................. Current Zoning ................ Proposed Zoning ............. Adjacent Zoning ..... North: East: South: West: Existing Land Use ............ Proposed Land Use ......... Water Service .................. Sewer Service .................. 1000 Atlantic Avenue Partners, L.P. Weiner & Aronson, P.A. Located on the West Side of Gleason Street, Approximately 180 Feet South of Atlantic Avenue. 0.33 Acres CC (Commercial Core) RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) CBD (Central Business District) CBD (Central Business District) CBD (Central Business District) CF (Community Facilities) CBD (Central Business District) Parking and Residential Same as existing Existing on site Existing on site BERKSHIRE ATLANT The item before the Board is that of rr~king a recommendation to the-City Commission on a privately sponsored rezoning from RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District) for Island House Apartments, pursuant to LDR Section 2.4.5(D). Pursuant to Section 2.2.2(E)(6), the Local Planning Agency shall review and make a recommendation to the City Commission with respect to the rezoning of any property within the City. The subject property consists of Lot 7, Block "C", John B. Reid's Village Subdivision, and contains 0.33 acres. The property is located on the west side of Gleason Street, 193' south of East Atlantic Avenue (34 Gleason Street), within the Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan area. The property contains a two-story apartment structure that was built in 1952 and contains 8 units. Prior to 1989, the property's Future Land Use Map designation was MD (Medium Density Residential 5-12 du/ac) and the zoning designation was RM (Multiple Family Residential- Medium Density). With the adoption of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map in November 1989, the FLUM designation for the property was changed to CC (Commercial Core). However, with the adoption of the Land Development Regulations and Citywide rezoning in October 1990, the property was rezoned from RM-15 to RM and remained residentially zoned. The applicant has submitted a request to change the zoning designation of the property from RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District), and is now before the Board for action. REQUIRED FINDINGS: (Chapter 3) Pursuant to Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), prior to the approval of development applications, certain findings must be made in a form which is part of the official record. This may be achieved through information on the application, the staff report, or minutes. Findings shall be made by the body which has the authority to approve or deny the development application. These findings relate to the Future Land Use Map, Concurrency, Comprehensive Plan Consistency and Compliance with the Land Development Regulations. P & Z Board Staff Report Rezoning from RM to CBD for Island House Apartments Page 2 FUTURE LAND USE MAP: The resulting use of land or structures must be allowed in the zoning district within which the land is situated and said zoning must be consistent with the applicable land use designation as shown on the Future Land Use Map The proposed CBD zoning district is consistent with the existing CC (Commercial Core) FLUM designation of the property. Within the CBD zoning district, a multiple family development is allowed as a permitted use [ref. LDR Section 4.4.13(B)]. Thus, positive findings can be made regarding consistency with the Future Land Use Map. It is noted, however, the existing 8-unit apartment building is nonconforming as it has a density of 26.6 units per acre, which exceeds the maximum permitted density of 12 units per acre, east of the Intracoastal Waterway. Concurrency: Concurrency as defined pursuant to Objective B-2 of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan must be met and a determination made that the public facility needs of the requested land use and/or development application will not exceed the ability of the City to fund and provide, or to require the provision of, needed capital improvements in order to maintain the Levels of Service Standards established in Table CI-GOP-I of the adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City of Delray Beach. There is currently no development proposal associated with the rezoning request. However, the adopted Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan identified this property as being incorporated into the properties to the north and west with a potential to be redeveloped as a mixed-use development. There are adequate levels of service to accommodate any potential redevelopment of the site as residential, commercial, or mixed- use. Consistency: A finding of overall consistency may be made even though the action will be in conflict with some individual performance standards contained within Article 3.2, provided that the approving body specifically finds that the beneficial aspects of the proposed project (hence compliance with some standards) outweighs the negative impacts of identified points of conflict. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES: A review of the objectives and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the following applicable objectives and policies are noted. Future Land Use Element Policy C-4.2: A special CBD plan shaft be developed jointly by the CRA and the City. It shaft address the maximum development which can be accommodated in a competitive market while still retaining the "village like, community by- the-sea" character of the CBD. It shaft further identify the infrastructure requirements, including parking, which will be needed to accommodate such an intensity of development. Such a plan shaft be formally processed as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. P & Z Board Staff Report Rezoning from RM to CBD for Island House Apartments Page 3 The plan shall be instituted under the lead of the Community Redevelopment Agency but conducted through close participation with the City's Planning and Zoning Department. The CBD plan, which is now known a~the Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan (adopted March 19, 2002) pro. vides a redevelopment scenario for the subject property. The Master Plan indicates that the property could be combined with the Atlantic Center Shoppes and redeveloped to fill-in the parking area along Atlantic Avenue with a building and parking provided behind (south of) the building fronting Atlantic Avenue. It is noted, the overall Master Plan and specific project plans and sketches included in this Master Plan are conceptual in nature, provided to graphically illustrate one possible solution to an identified problem or opportunity. They are not meant to represent the only solution, but provide a starting point for additional discussion and detailed design. With the adoption of the Future land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan in 1989, the property was designated as Commercial Core, which is consistent with the surrounding commercial development pattern to the north, east and west, as well as the church/public parking lot to the south. By applying the Commercial Core FLUM designation, redevelopment of the site as commercial or mixed use development was anticipated for this property to encourage the revitalization of the downtown area. Based upon the above, a positive finding can be made that the rezoning is consistent with this policy. Coastal Management Element Policy C-3.2 - There shall be no change in the intensity of land use within the barrier island and all infill development which does occur shall connect to the City's storm water management system and sanitary sewer system. The proposed rezoning to CBD is corrective. Since, the current underlying land use designation is Commercial Core, there is no change in land use. Commercial or mixed use development was anticipated for this property to encourage the revitalization of the downtown area and square-off the CBD. Under the proposed zoning, redevelopment of the property will be consistent with the commercial properties to the north, east and west, and the parking lot to the south. With regards to residential density, within the CBD zoning district residential density is limited to 12 units per acre on properties east of the Intracoastal Waterway. Thus, there will be no increase in residential density potential. Section 3.2.2 (Standards for Rezonin.q Actions): Standards A, B and E are not applicable. The applicable performance standards of Section 3.2.2 are as follows: (c) Zoning changes that would result in strip commercial development shall be avoided. Where strip commercial zoning developments or zoning currently exists along an arterial street, consideration should be given to increasing the depth of the commercial zoning in order to provide for better project design. Strip commercial development is characterized as not being pedestrian friendly and usually provides long linear building, with shallow depths and a parking lot in front of the building. The adopted Master Plan discourages strip commercial development. While the property is relatively small (0.33 acres) with a depth of 101.21', it could be combined with the adjacent commercial property (under same ownership) thereby P & Z Board Staff Report Rezoning from RM to CBD for Island House Apartments Page 4 increasing the property's size and depth. Based upon the above, the rezoning will not result in strip commercial development. (D) That the rezoning shall result in allowing land uses which are deemed compatible with adjacent and nearby land use both existing and .proposed; or that if an incompatibility may occur, that sufficient regulations exist to properly mitigate adverse impacts from the new use. The following zoning designations and uses border the property: Direction Zonin.q Uses North CBD West CBD South CF East CBD Atlantic Center Shoppes Atlantic Center Shoppes & parking First Presbyterian Church/Public Parking Lot Mixed-use development (Frances Brewster property) The rezoning to CBD will allow land uses which are consistent with the adjacent commercial properties and compatible with the adjacent parking lot. Although, there is no development proposal at this time, there are sufficient regulations in place to mitigate potential adverse impacts, regardless of the development scenario. (E) Remaining, isolated infill lots shall be developed under zoning which is identical or similar to the zoning of adjacent properties; and, resulting development shall be of a design and intensity which is similar to the adjacent development. As previously stated, the proposed rezoning to CBD is corrective. Commercial or mixed use development was anticipated for this property to encourage the revitalization of the downtown area and square-off the CBD. Under the proposed zoning, redevelopment of the property will be consistent with the commercial properties to the north, east and west, and the parking lot to the south. Section 2.4.5(D}(5) (Rezonin_~ Findin;s): Pursuant to Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Findings), in addition to provisions of Chapter Three, the City Commission must make a finding that the rezoning fulfills one of the reasons for which the rezoning change is being sought. These reasons include the following: That the zoning had previously been changed, or was originally established, in error; That there has been a change in circumstances which make the current zoning inappropriate; P & Z Board Staff Report Rezoning from RM to CBD for Island House Apartments Page 5 c. That the requested zoning is of similar intensity as allowed under the Future Land Use Map and that it is more appropriate for the property based upon circumstances particular to the site and/or neighborhood. The applicant has submitted the following justification statement: "The primary reason for the rezoning is to correct the current zoning map to make the property consistent with: (i) the remainder of the property owned by the applicant; and (ii) consistent with other neighboring properties. The property consists of four (4) parcels with different parcel identification numbers but which should have a consistent zoning designation, having been historically owned by one entity or indMdual. It is logical to rezone the property so that the zoning for each of the parcels is the same instead of divided. The requested CBD zoning is classification as allowed under the Future land Use Map designation of Commercial Core. In fact, CBD is most appropriate for this property based upon its location and proximity to Atlantic Avenue. The surrounding area is already zoned CBD. Objective C-4 of the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan states that the CBD represents the essence of what is Delray Beach and that the continued revitalization of the CBD is essential to achieve the overall theme of the City. Policy C-3.1 of the Coastal Management Element states that the remaining isolated in fill lots should the developed under zoning which is identical and intensity which is similar to the adjacent development. This policy reflects the fundamental idea of the Comprehensive Plan that zoning in surrounding areas should be similar in intensity and use. Accordingly, this rezoning request is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan." Comment: The basis for which the rezoning is being sought most closely relates to Items "a" and "c". The FLUM designation is CC (Commercial Core) and the RM zoning was established in error. The requested CBD zoning is of similar intensity as allowed under the Future Land Use Map and is more appropriate for the property based upon circumstances particular to the site, as it abuts CBD zoning on the north, east and west sides, and CF zoning on the south. Community Redevelopment Aqencv (CRA): The CRA reviewed and recommended approval of the rezoning at its meeting of May 1, 2002. P & Z Board Staff Report Rezoning from RM to CBD for Island House Apartments Page 6 Downtown Development Authority (DDA) The DDA reviewed and recommended approval of the rezoning at its meeting of May 15, 2002 Courtesy Notices: Special courtesy notices were provided to the following homeowners and civic associations: · Beach Property Owners · Via Marina · PROD (Progressive Residents of Delray) · Presidents Council Public Notice: Formal public notice has been provided to property owners within a 500' radius of the subject property. Letters opposing the proposed rezoning have been submitted and are attached. Additional letters of objection or support, if any, will be provided at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The rezoning from RM (Multiple Family - Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District) is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 3 of the Land Development Regulations. The proposed rezoning is also consistent with the Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan. Positive findings can be made with respect to LDR Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings). The zoning was originally established in error and the CBD zoning is more appropriate based upon circumstances particular to the site, as it abuts CBD zoning on the north, east and west sides, and CF zoning on the south. A. Continue with direction. Bo Recommend to the City Commission approval of the rezoning request from RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District) for Island House Apartments, based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings) of the Land Development Regulations, and consistency with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. P & Z Board Staff Report Rezoning from RM to CBD for Island House Apartments Page 7 Recommend to the City Commission denial of the rezoning request from RM (Multiple Family Residential- Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District) for Island House Apartments, based upon a failure to make positive findings with respect to LDR Section 2.4.5([3,)(5) (Rezoning Findings), in that the rezoning does not fulfill one of the reasons for which a rezoning should be sought. Recommend to the City Commission approval of the rezoning request from RM (Multiple Family Residential - Medium Density) to CBD (Central Business District) for Island House Apartments, based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) and Section 2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings) of the Land Development Regulations, and consistency with the goals, objectives and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Attachments: · Location/Zoning Map · Boundary Survey · Letters of Opposition Prepared by: Scott Pape, Senior Planner N.E 2ND ST I THOMAS STREET EAST WIND BEACH CLUBS BERKSHIRE RM BY THE SEA GRO~VENOR S E. 2ND VETERANS PARK DELRA Y SUMMIT CONDO BARR TERRACE CONDO LANTI WA TERWA Y EAST COMMERCIAL CONDO BAR HARBOUR CONDO MIRAMAR STREET INGRAHAM SEA GA TE TOWERS SPA NI SH RI VER RESORT MANOR HOUSE CONDO GROVE CONDO AVENUE DOVER HOUSE CONDO OCEAN PLACE CONDO JARDIN DEL MAR CONDO OCEAN "['ERR CF 0 CITY OF DEl..RAY BEACH. FL PLANNING .t. ZONING DEPARTMENT ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - FROM RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL- MEDIUM DENSITY ) TO CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT)- / - AREA OF MODIFICATION -- DIGI?',4L ~$E IIZ4P SYSTEM -- MAP REF: LM605 E. 2ND ST DELRA Y SUMMIT CONDO BARR TERRACE CONDO WA TERWA Y EAST COMMERCIAL CONDO BAR OS CONDO SEAGATE TOWERS MIRAMAR INGRAHAM THOMAS SPANISH RIVER RESORT STREET STREET EAST WIND BEACH CLUBS BERKSHIRE MO BY THE SEA GROSVENOR HOUSE GROVE CONDO AVENUE DOVER HOUSE OCEAN PLACE CONDO JARDIN DEL MAR CONDO OCEAN TERR 0 N CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, F'L PLANNING & ZONINGDEPARTMENT ISLAND HOUSE APARTMENTS FUTURE LAND USE MAP -- CC (COMMERCIAL CORE) -- -- DIGli',,4L B,4$E 1144P SYSTEM -- ~ REF LM604 U2 U~I: U la 41D7~GG437 WILLIAM Iv[ HAYTER 14 EMMA PLACE EATONTOWN, N.J. 07724 -. -OR 75 VENETIAN DR, DELRAY BEACH, FLA. 33483 CITY OF DEl, RAY BEACH 100 NW. ]sa' AVE DELRAY BEACH, FLA. 33444 ATTN: PLANNING & ZONING MAY 14, 2002 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING TO YOU REGARDING 3 NOTICES THAT I RECEIVED REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING & L.kND USE ON 3 PROPERTIES THAT ARE WITH/N 500 FEET OF MY RESIDANCE. THE NOTICES IN QUESTION ARE FILE # 2002-200, 2002-214 & 2002-234. I AND MY FELLOW KEStDE.Nrrs ARE VEHF_MENrrLY OPPOSSED TO THESE CI-LANGES, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE PROPOSED. TI-ZEY WF_.P~ CO-NVC'ENIENTLY I{ELD UP UNTIl, MOST OF THE RESZDENTS WERE GONE FOR THE SEASON. WI-IIZE WE REALIZIE THAT W'E ARE SNOW BIRDS, WE PAY OUR TAXES AND SHOULD HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD WHEN WE ARE LM ~SIDANCE. I PURCHASED MY APARTMENT 17 YEARS AGO WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT I WAS IN A RES1DENwI2AL AREA, ALTHOUGH ONE OF I-IIGH DENSITY, DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE ARE SURROUNDED BY OTHER CONDOMINIUMS. I BOUGHT IN DELRAY BECAUSE I LOVE TI-IE TOWN AND THE LOCATION. WE DON'T NEED COIdMER. CIAL BUll.DZIqGS .aJq'D PARKING OAR. AGES IN OUR BACK Y.a2LD. I MENTION THIS ONLY BECAUSE I REALIZE THAT THIS IS ONLY A ZONING AND USE CHANGE, BUT I HAPPEN TO I<2qOW THAT A HIGH RISE PARKING GAR.AGE IS ON THE PI.g2qNING BOAR. D IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FU'IZIRE. THE PREVIOUS ADMLNrlS2XATION DID A WONDERFLTL JOB OF BUTI.,DING DEL!R_iY INq'O A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND DO BUSLkTESS, _® CERTALMLY !vlADE TIlE TOWN ONE TO BE PROUD OF. I HAVE HOWEVER, NOTICED A CI-Lq]',IGE OF ATTiTUDE AND AN ATTEMPT TO GET R/D OF BUSINESSES THAT WERE ON ATLANTIC AVE. IN AN OBVIOUS ATI'EMPT TO BUILD SOME NEW RETAIL OPERATIONS AT TIlE E)Gr'ENSE OF THE CURR.ENT RESIDENTS THAT LIVE NEAR AT!.~NTIC AVE. I AM NOT AGAINST PROGRESS, BUT QUESTION l'I-IE WISDOM OF CHANGING ZONING AND DENSITY USE, AND REALLY WONDER WHO OR WHOM BENEF~ FROM 02 09:07a BWRE Cons 4107966437 p.3 SUCH CHANGF__B. CERTAINLY NOT THE RESIDENTS, WHO, BY THE WAY, HAVE JUST BEEN ASSESSED A 33% TAX INCREASE, MAINLY DUE TO THE C1TY TAX THAT HAS RISEN DRASTICALLY UNDER ~ NEW ADMINISTRAIION. PLEASE CONSIDER DARRYL BUSH MY REPRESENTATIVE TO SPEAK 1N MY BEHALF. MR_ BUSH IS A WELL KNOWN LOCAL REAL ESTATE PERSON THAT CAN COMMENT ON WHAT THESE CHA.NGES WILL DO TO OUR PROPERTY VALUES. YOURS TRULY, / -., WILLL~M M. PS. 1 .AM ALSO THE PRESIDENT OF VENETIAN V!LLAGE CONDOMI'NIUM ASSOCIATION'. Venetian Village Condominium Assoc., Inc 75 Venetian Drive Delray Beach, Florida 33483 May 14, 2002 Mr. Paul Doffing Director Planning and Zoning 100 N.W. 1~ Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33483 RE: Files 2002~00, 214, and 234 Dear Mr. Doflin~ On behalf of our President, Mr. William Hayter, and our Board of Directors I am writing to voice our displeasure over the attempt to change the zoning regulations pursuant to File 2002-200, 2002-214, and 2002-234. Venetian Village Condominium Association is highly opposed to any change m the zoning classification east of the intracoastal bridge on Atlantic Avenue. We feel that the zoning classification, "multiple family residential - medium density" is very illustrative of our beautiful beach neighborhood. We are strongly a~mdnst any change especially to, "Central Business District". We reside on a barrier island no/in a central Please place our opposition on the public record. Thank you for your consideration Sincerely, Regan Secretary, Treasurer Joseph A. Regan 75 Venetian Drive 4B Delray Beach, Florida 33483 May 14, 2002 Mr. Paul Doffing Direclor Planning and Zoning 100 N.W. 1a Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33qq~. RE: 2002-200, 214, and 234 Dear Mr. Doffing; We are in receipt of letters from your office re~w~rdi~g proposed changes in zoning or future land map use for three prol~rties very close to our residence. My wife and I feel stronCy against any changes from medium density residemial urilizafion~ We are very happy living on our idyllic barrier island as it exists at presem. Atlantic Avenue east of the inWacoastal ~aterway should never be changed to be pan o£ Delray Beach's, "central business district". Our quality of life in this peaceful neighborhood as it now exists is exactly what we dreamed about since our first visit to Delray Beach in late 1972. Please note that I did not say Delray Central Business District Beach. Thi~ ideal and the potential threaI to our property values deteriorating demands that we stand very strongly _against any change in the current zoning regulalions. Please enter our firm objections against Files # 2002200, 2002-214 and 2002-234 on the recor& Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, SENT BY: BD&W REALTORS,INC.; 56t 278 8688; MAY-t4-02 12:41P~; PABE i/t k~fRA/~kR GARDEN APTS., TNC 60-80 VENE~ DRIVE DELRAY BEACH, fLOP. IDA 33493 May 14, 2002 City of Dckay Beach Planning and Zoning De?torment Re: planned zoning changes from Olcason to V~netian The residents of Miramar Garden Apts., Inc. vigorously object to this zoning change. I refer to th~ Treasure Coast Regional planning Council publication page 47 designating this arm for a parking garage. Th: impact of this four story commm'cial structure would be devastating lb the citizens who live in this area. The traffic on Venetian would be horatio. Think Linton BlvcL Tit, beauty of D:lray beach ~ in the ocean, the beautiful green areas, the trve lined stre.,~*..%, and the f~l of a small town. I'kiz is what has brought us the proapgrity we enjoy...let us not r.in our b~autiful city with unsightly font gtory commercial builcli~gs. S'..meerely, Betty Vice Prcskt~t 328 453 T696 P.O! .... MA¥--16--2002 03:12 PM M AHD J AH~RH 1070 Evergreen Court Box 372 Eden Valley, MN 55329 May 16, 2002 Dear Paul Dorling: In 1962 my father watched MiraMar being built. He and my mother were the first couple to buy a unit in the complex. Both of my folks have passed away and now my husband and I spend the winter months in Delray Beach. We enjoy the time in the area, as it is residential. Oh, there is the little shopping area, but no abundance of cars. Yes, it is a lovely area to live. Hopefully in future years we can live there year around. Now we hear you want to rain our quiet area by putting up a 4 story-parking ramp. We want you to know we are ver~ much oplmsed to this idea. It will ruin our quiet residential living area. The majority of us are senior citizens and we enjoy the pe~ce and quiet area that we have chosen to live in. You have passed up plenty of opportunities to build your parking ramp in commercial areas. Why are you trying to ruin our ama? Again - we are v_erv much oppose!i_ to it. Please reconsider your laim-braincd idea. Sincerely, Marvin & Jane Anderson 60 Venet~sn Drive Apt. 100 N RECEIVED PlAY 1 6 2002 BWSE Cons 4107966437 p.2 WILLIAM IVL HAYTER 14 EMMA PLACE EATONTOWN, N.J. 07724 -- -OR 75 VENETIAN DR. DELRAY BEACH., FLA. 33483 CITY OF DELKAY BEACH 100 N.W. 1 ST AVE DELRAY BEACH, FLA, 33444 ATTN: PLANNING & ZONING MAY 14, 2002 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING TO YOU REGARDING 3 NOTICES THAT I RECEIVED REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING & LAND USE ON 3 PROPERTIES THAT AR]~ WITHDq 500 FEET OF MY RESIDANCE. THE NOTICES IN QUESTION ARE FILE # 2002-200, 2002-214 & 2002-234. I AND MY FELLOW RESIDENTS ARE VEHI~MENTLY OPPOSSED TO THESE CHANGES, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE PROPOSED. THEY WERE CONVENIENTLY HELD UP UNTIL MOST OF THE RESIDENTS WERE GONE FOR THE SEASON. WHILE WE REALIT.~. THAT WE ARE SNOW BIRDS, WE PAY OUR TAXES AND SHOULD HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HEARD WHEN WE ARE IN RESIDANCE. I PURCHASED MY APARTMENT 17 YEARS AGO WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL AR~A, ALTHOUGH ONE OF HIGH DENSITY, DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE ARE SURROUNDED BY OTBER CONDOMINIUMS. I BOUGHT IN DELRAY BECAUSE I LOVE THE TOWN AND THE LOCATION. WE DON'T NEED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PARKING GARAGES IN OUR BACK YARD. 1 MENTION THIS ONLY BECAUSE I REALIZ~ THAT THIS IS ONLY A ZONING AND USE CHANGE, BUT I HAPPEN TO KNOW THAT A HIGH RISE PARKING GARAGE IS ON THE PLANNING BOARD IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE THE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION DID A WONDERFUL JOB OF BUILDING DELRAY INTO A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND DO BUSINESS, AND CERTAINLY MADE ~ TOWN ONE TO BE PROUD OF. I HAVE HOWEVER, NOTICED A CHANGE OF ATTITUDE AND AN ATTEMPT TO GET RiD OF BUSINESSES THAT WERE ON ATLANTIC AVE. IN AN OBVIOUS ATTEMPT TO BUILD SOM~ NEW RETAIL OPERATIONS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CURRENT RESIDENTS THAT LIVE N-EAR ATLA~C AVE. I AM NOT AGAINST PROGRESS, BUT QUESTION THE WISDOM OF CHANGING ZONING AND DENSITY USE, AND REALLY WONDER WHO OR WHOM BENEFIT FROM OVa BWRE Con~ p.3 SUCH CHANGES. CERTAINLY NOT THE RESIDENTS, WHO, BY THE WAY, HAVE JUST BEEN ASSESSED A 33% TAX INCREASE, MAINLY DUE TO THE CiTY TAX THAT HAS RISEN DRASTICALLY UNDER THE NEW ADMINISTRATION. PLEASE CONSIDER DARRYL BUSH MY REPRESENTATIVE TO SPEAK IN MY BEHALF. MR. BUSH IS A WELL KNOWN LOCAL REAL ESTATE PERSON THAT CAN COMMENT ON WHAT THESE CHANGES WILL DO TO OUR PROPERTY VALUES. YOURS TRULY, WILLIAM M. PS. 1 AM ALSO THE PRESIDENT OF VENETIAN VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. RECEIVED HAY 1 5 Venetian Village Condominium Assoc., Inc 75 Venetian Drive Delray Beach, Florida 33483 May 14, 2002 Mr. Paul Dorling, Director Planning and Zoning 100 N.W. 1 ~ Avenue Delmy Beach, Florida 33483 RE: Files 2002-200, 214, and 234 Dear Mr. Doffing, On behalf of our President, Mr. William Hayter, and our Board of Directors I am writing to voice our displeasure over the attempt to change the zoning regulations pursuant to File 2002-200, 2002-214, and 2002-234. Venetian Village Condominium Association is highly opposed to any change in the zoning classification east of the intmcoastal bridge on Atlantic Avenue. We feel that the zoning classification, "multiple family residential - medium density" is very illustrative of our beautiful beach neighborhood. We are strongly against any change especially to, "Central Business District". We reside on a barrier island not in a central business district. Please place our opposition on the public record. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Joseph A. Regan Secretary, Treasurer Joseph A. Regan 75 Venetian Drive 4B Dekay Beach, Florida 33483 May 14, 2002 Mr. Paul Dorling, Director Planning and Zoning 100 N.W. 1~t Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33a, 4 a. RE: 2002-200, 214, and 234 We are in receipt of letters from your office regarding proposed changes in zoning or future land map use for three properties very close to our residence. My wife and I feel strongly against any changes from medium density residential utilization. We are very happy living on our idyllic barrier island as it exists at present. Atlantic Avenue east of the intracoastal waterway should never be changed to be part of Delray Beach's, "central business district". Our quality of life in this peaceful neighborhood as it now exists is exactly what we dreamed about since our first visit to Delray Beach in late 1972. Please note that I did not say Delray Central Business District Beach. This ideal and the potential threat to our property values detcrio~g demands that we stand very strongly against any change in the current zoning regulations. Please enter our firm objections against Files # 2002-200, 2002-214 and 2002-234 on the record. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, - VED MAY 1 5 200Z ZONING ~ENT ~Y: GD&W REALTOR,,INC.; ~AY-i4-02 PAGE MTRAM.A_R GAR.DEN API'S, INC 60-80 VENETIAN DRIVE DEI.,RY' BEACH..FLORIDA 33483 May 14, 2002 City of Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Department Re: pla~aed zoning changes from (}lea.son to V~nefian The residents of Miramar Garden Apts., Inc. vigorously object to this zoning change. I refer to the Treasure Coast Regional plsnnir[g Council publication page 47 designating this area for a parking garage. The impact of this four story commercial structure would be devastating tb the citizens who 1ire in this area. The traffic on Venetian would be horrific. Think Linton Blvd. T/ac beauty of Delray beach is in the ocean, the beautiful green areas, the tree lined s~reets,, and the feel of a small town. This is what has brought us the prosperity we enjoy_let us not ruin our b~autiful city with unsightly foar ~,ory commercial buildings. Sincerely, Betty Diggans Vice President RE VED MAY 1 20112 i'M~Y--16--2002 AHD J ANSRN 45~ ?696 P.01 10?0 Evergreen Court Box 372 EdenVall~, MN 55329 May 1'6, 2002 Dear Paul Dorling: In 1962 my father watched MiraMar being built. He and my mother ~ the first couple to buy a unit in the complex, Both of my folks have passed away and now my husband and I spend the wi~t~ monib, s in Dciray Beach. We enjoy the time in the ama, as it is residential. Oh, there is ~ little shopping area, but no abundance of cars, Yes, it is a lovely area to live. Hopefully in future ye. ars we can live there year around. Now we hear you warn to rain our quiet area by putting up a 4 story-parking ramp. We want you to know we are very_ mu,eh _opposed to this idea. It will ruin our quiet resi&mrial living area. The majority of us are s~ior citizem and we enjoy the peace and quiet ar~a that we have chosen to live in. You have passed up plenty of opportunities to build your parking ramp in cormmrcial areas. Why are you trying to ruin our area? Again - we are v_erv much onposed to it. Please reconsid~ your him-brained id=a. Sincerely, Marvin & Jau~ Anderson 6O V~=dan Driv= Apt. 100 N RECEIVED 1 6 20UZ