06-24-86 JUNE 24, 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 7:05 P.M., Tuesday, June 24, 1986.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird (Arrived 7:12 P.M.)
Council Member Richard J. Dougherty
Council Member Marie Horenburger
Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - Assistant City Manager Robert A. Barcinski
and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Dr. E. Wallace Mast, Church
of the Palms.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by
Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Ordinance No. 37-86 - Amending Sign Code. Ordinance No. 37-86,
amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of the Code of Ordi-
nances relative to signs and billboards, is before Council for consider-
ation 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. 37-86:
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 REPEALING ARTICLE VIII, "SIGNS
AND BILLBOARDS", AND ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE VIII, "SIGNS
AND BILLBOARDS", TO PROVIDE FOR TITLE, PURPOSE, CONSTRUC-
TION OF LANGUAGE, EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH STANDARD
BUILDING CODE, PERMITS REQUIRED, EXCEPTIONS, PERMIT
APPLICATIONS, PERMIT AND REINSPECTION FEE, ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS, NUMBERING, CONTENTS OF PERMITS, LICENSE PRE-
REQUISITE TO ISSUANCE OF PERMIT, SIGNS TO BEAR PERMIT
NUMBER, CERTAIN SIGNS OR STRUCTURES PROHIBITED, AESTHETIC
REGULATIONS, SIGNS PERMITTED AND REGULATED, SPECIAL
SIGNS, CLEARANCE HEIGHT AND SETBACKS, RIGID CONSTRUCTION,
WIND LOADING, HAZARDOUS SIGNS AND MATERIALS MISLEADING
ADVERTISING, REMOVAL WHEN BUSINESS DISCONTINUED, AUTHORI-
TY TO INSPECT, ORDER CORRECTIONS, NONCONFORMING SIGNS,
PROCEDURE ON VIOLATIONS, UNSAFE SIGNS, AND EMERGENCY
POWERS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 37-86 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 37-86
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird arrived at this time.
6. Ordinance No. 42-86 - Amending Zoning Code - Towing Services
and Attendant Storage Facilities. Ordinance No. 42-86, amending Chapter
30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to the definition of
towing services and attendant storage facilities, supplementary regula-
tions and inclusion as a conditional use in the LI (Light Industrial)
and MI (Medium Industrial) Districts, is before Council for considera-
tion 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. 42-86:
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 30-1 "DEFINITIONS" BY ADDING A
DEFINITION OF TOWING SERVICES AND ATTENDANT STORAGE
FACILITIES; AMENDING SECTION 30-17 "SUPPLEMENTARY REGULA-
TIONS'' BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (W) "TOWING SERVICES
AND ATTENDANT STORAGE FACILITIES", PROVIDING PARKING,
SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING; AMENDING SECTION 30-14 "LI
(LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL USES" AND
SECTION 30-15 "MI (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT" , (C)
"CONDITIONAL USES" BY ADDING AS A CONDITIONAL USE "TOWING
SERVICES AND ATTENDANT STORAGE FACILITIES, SUBJECT TO
SEC. 30-17 (W); AMENDING SECTION 30-15 "MI (MEDIUM
INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT", (B) "PERMITTED USES" TO DELETE
"AUTOMOBILE AND PARTS FACILITIES OR YARDS, EXCLUDING NEW
OR USED CAR SALES"; AMENDING SECTION 30-1 "DEFINITIONS"
TO DELETE "USED CAR JUNKYARD"; AMENDING SECTION 30-1
"DEFINITIONS" BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF JUNKYARD; AMEND-
ING SECTION 30-15 "MI (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT", (C)
"CONDITIONAL USES" BY ADDING AS A CONDITIONAL USE "JUNK-
YARDS, SUBJECT TO CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE II, CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES"; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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. Drew Zuccala, 220 North Congress Avenue, representing all
the towing services in Delray, stated he has met with Mr. Johnson from
the Building Department and the City Manager and there was supposed to
be an amendment to the ordinance deleting some wording. They cannot put
up concrete walls and landscaping on property which is leased or rented.
He does agree that there should be some kind of screening, i.e. greenery
or a fence. However, to have grass on the interior wall of a storage
compound makes no sense.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she has a problem with making any
changes tonight and would like to see this go back to the Community
Appearance Board and continue the public hearing on second reading.
Mr. Paul Genelli, Paul's Towing Service, stated that last week
the City called in all the towing services and asked them to remove
1,200 abandoned cars from the streets of Delray. However, this ordi-
nance would make it very hard for them to do business. It would cost
approximately $200,000 to construct a block wall around his property.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Dougherty stated that he would be inclined to word the
ordinance so that the fence would be six feet high and adequately
screened.
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Mayor Campbell suggested that they either make the two re-
quested changes this evening (the concrete wall and the interior land-
scaping) or they can have those amended and resubmitted and postpone
final adoption for two weeks.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she feels the Community Appearance
Board may be able to take the time and address all the points raised and
come up with something better than Council can in a minute or two.
Mayor Campbell stated he would appreciate comments from the
CAB; however, he questioned if they need the delay of sending it back
again. Mrs. Horenburger stated they could even just have staff look at
the ordinance rather than CAB. Mayor Campbell stated if they move the
ordinance to a time certain they can get on with it and in the meantime
have CAB members look at it and give their comments.
Mr. Bird moved that this item be tabled until the regular
Council Meeting of July 8th at 7:00 P.M., seconded by Mrs. Horenburger.
Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty
- No; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
7. Ordinance No. 43-86 - Amending Zoning Code - Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Treatment Facilities. Ordinance No. 43-86, amending Chapter 30
"Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances to allow alcohol and drug abuse
treatment facilities as a conditional use within certain zoning dis-
tricts, 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. 43-86:
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 30-1 "DEFINITIONS" TO DELETE (8) "BOARD
AND CARE HOMES"; AMENDING SECTION 30-11 "GC (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL USES" TO DELETE
"BOARD AND CARE HOMES, SUBJECT TO SEC. 30-1(8)"; AMENDING
SECTION 30-13.1 "LC (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (C)
"CONDITIONAL USES" TO DELETE "BOARD AND CARE HOMES,
SUBJECT TO SEC. 30-1(8)"; AMENDING SECTION 30-1 "DEFINI-
TIONS'' BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
TREATMENT FACILITIES; AMENDING SECTION 30-17 "SUPPLEMEN-
TARY REGULATIONS" BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (X)
"ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES", PROVIDING
MINIMUM FLOOR AREA, ROOM FACILITIES, MINIMUM LEISURE
FLOOR AREA, LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, STATE AND COUNTY
REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 30-6.5 "RM (MEDIUM TO
MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY DWELLING) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL
USES", SECTION 30-7 "RM-10 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL USES", SECTION 30-7.5 "RH
(MEDIUM HIGH TO HIGH DENSITY DWELLING) DISTRICT, (C)
"CONDITIONAL USES", SECTION 30-8 "RM-15 (MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL USES", SECTION
30-11 "GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITION-
AL USES", SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT, (C) "CONDITIONAL USES", SECTION 30-13.1 "LC
(LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL USES" BY
ADDING AS A CONDITIONAL USE "ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
TREATMENT FACILITIES, SUBJECT TO SEC. 30-17(X)"; PROVID-
ING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 43-86 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the
laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida.
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Mrs. Phyllis Michael Felder, Director of the Wayside House,
stated they have been running an alcohol treatment facility for almost
12 years and have been a great asset to the community. This ordinance
change describes more accurately what they are doing and she is grateful
for Council's consideration.
The public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 43-86
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
8. Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of June 10, 1986 and the Special Meetings of June 3,
1986 and June 4, 1986, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
9.a.1. Mrs. Horenburger stated that the Housing Authority would have
been eligible to apply for a funding grant for a summer youth program;
however, because of the cancellation of their insurance and their
inability to get insurance in time to apply for the funding they were
unable to establish this program. The Housing Authority has been able
to earmark some funds from another source and established their own
program. She feels the City should consider assisting the Authority's
summer recreation program for this year only. The program will cost
$20,000 and will be of similar length and duration as the City's own
program.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to appropriate $10,000, to come from
Council Contingency, to assist the Housing Authority in their summer
recreation program, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call, Mr. Weatherspoon stated that he agrees with
what Mrs. Horenburger said; however, he feels the City should wait to
see if the Authority can obtain additional funds before they give them
anything.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she would like the Recreation Depart-
ment to review their current program in light of the fact that for some
years they have had a waiting list for the program. She feels they
should either look for another funding source to broaden the program or
cut it shorter to accommodate more young people. They should also look
to some summer activity for one of the most troubled age groups which is
the 13 to 15 year old.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
9.a.2. Mr. Bird introduced the Atlantic Community High School
Eaglettes and gave a brief history of their achievements. He advised
that they recently travelled to Los Angeles to compete in the Miss
U.S.A. Dance Team competition and placed first which entitles them to be
eligible to compete in the international competition to be held in
Tokyo. Capturing the national title will also enable them to partici-
pate in the Statue of Liberty rededication ceremonies. He is bringing
them forward tonight because of the City's close association with Japan
in having Miyazu as a sister city and to help make sure they get to the
international competition by assisting with a short fall they have in
funding.
Ms. Carol Shedler, Principal of Atlantic Community High School,
stated it takes approximately $30,000 a year to operate the Eaglettes.
At this time, they are $6,000 away from the Tokyo trip and today is the
deadline for getting the funds. They are asking for Council's help in
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sending the girls as ambassadors of their school, the City of Delray
Beach and the nation. If Council will assist them, they pledge that
they will go as a delegation to Miyazu and carry gifts from the school
and the City.
Mr. Bird moved that they fund $6,000 from Council Contingency,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
9.a.3. Mr. Dougherty stated Council received a letter from the Hospice
by the Sea organization and having had some experience in the Hospice
activities he has a very strong feeling about it. He would like Council
to direct the administration to include in this year's budget a maximum
of $10,000 in support of the Hospice.
It was the consensus of Council to direct the administration to
include this in the preliminary budget.
9.a.4. Mr. Dougherty referred to Section 3 of the Enclave Act and
questioned if this would give the City access to other areas other than
those which are totally enclosed. The City Attorney advised provided
they lie within the general boundaries as described in the Act it would.
9.a.5. Mr. Dougherty stated he received a complaint concerning the
noise of the air conditioning unit at the Marina Delray. He questioned
if anything can or has been done.
The City Attorney stated that the Police Department did make
readings under the noise control section of the Code and found that the
decibel count was insufficient to constitute a violation.
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair.
Mr. Dougherty stated that if he lived across the street from an
air conditioner, which was not mounted properly, he would want something
done. He questioned if they could impose a * general persuasion upon
the owner to have a look at the mounting of the air conditioner as there
has to be some inadequacy to cause the sound or vibration to travel that
distance.
Mrs. Horenburger questioned if there was ever a presentation
made to Council when the program was instituted as to what exactly the
decibel machine does. The City Attorney advised there was a presenta-
tion made and they explained that the machine only measures sound not
vibration. She stated she feels Mr. Dougherty is correct as she has had
many complaints from people complaining about an air conditioner whose
sound reverberates off walls. She suggested that perhaps they should
have staff look at the Codes with regard to installation of air condi-
tioners.
The City Attorney stated that there is a specific provision
within the noise control ordinance dealing with air conditioning noise.
There is also a provision in that section of the Code which sets vibra-
tion limitations in addition to sound limitations; however, the City
does not have the current machinery to do vibration measurements.
Mr. Bird stated it may be instructive to provide the decibel
reading information which was taken two years ago.
Mayor Campbell returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
Mayor Campbell advised that this matter is in litigation with
regard to the operation and if they prevail in the law suit the entire
operation will be shut down, including the air conditioner. If they do
not prevail, it is his understanding that there are already people
asking about renovation which would mean that the air conditioner would
be replaced.
· Amended at the July 8, 1986 meeting to read "... ge~e~e~ gentle
persuasion ..."
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9.a.6. Mr. Dougherty stated that Council received copies of a memoran-
dum with regard to a water service agreement with Mr. William E. Bowman.
Mr. Dougherty moved that they approve the water service agree-
ment with William E. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mr. Bird stated that the memorandum indicates that this proper-
ty is an incompatible use with the City's plan.
Mr. Bird suggested that Mr. Dougherty amend his motion to
include that staff be directed to create a dry storage conditional use
in the General Commercial zoning district so that at the time the
property is annexed into the City it will not be a spot zoning.
Mr. Dougherty amended his motion as suggested by Mr. Bird, Mr.
Weatherspoon amended his second. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
The City Attorney stated that he assumes the motion to approve
would be subject to the four conditions set forth in the June 3rd
Planning Department memorandum and subject to the execution of the
standard form water service agreement. Mr. Bird stated that condition 3
would have to be changed to an amendment to GC not LI and condition 4
would request annexation subject to GC not LI.
Mr. Kilday, representing Mr. Bowman, stated that in order to
move ahead they need a letter from the City stating that they do have a
water service agreement. This would allow them to begin the processing
in the County while they go through the same site plan process in the
City.
Mr. Dougherty stated that this is the last single piece of
property on Military Trail which is adjacent to High Point Section 7.
The people there have a concern with the Post Office, which is south of
this property, as it will be a 24 hour operation. They are looking to
Mr. Bowman's property as a protection and want to see it move ahead.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
9.a.7. Mr. Dougherty stated that at the last meeting the City Attorney
sent a memorandum to Council regarding the negotiating team for the
courthouse.
Mr. Dougherty suggested that the City appoint a negotiating
team to be chaired by the Mayor, co-chaired by the Chairman of the CRA
and four other members be appointed, each appointee to be named by the
four remaining Council persons; the team at that point can then select
their own technical representatives, as needed. If Council agrees to
such a team he would suggest that Council and the team determine what
really is going to be the future positions and policies of the Council
on the courthouse negotiations.
Mr. Dougherty moved that Council appoint a negotiating team in
the format he suggested, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she has no problem with appointing a
negotiating team as Mr. Dougherty suggested; however, she does have a
concern about its size. The County's negotiating team is primarily
comprised of staff members and technical advisors. She would hate to
have a committee which is too large and if they do appoint one she would
like to see it limited to the Mayor, the Director of the CRA and any
technical advisory staff who have been involved.
Mayor Campbell stated that he feels the Council policy has been
established and what they need are some people who are able to relay the
policy to the County Commission. They also need an endeavor on the part
of a committee more in public relations. He feels Council is the policy
maker and they only need one person to be a negotiator and communicator.
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Mr. Bird made a substitute motion that the negotiating team be
comprised of the Mayor and such other persons as he shall choose to make
members of the team, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs.
Horenburger - Abstained; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that they know what the County's
proposals are and he feels to continue creating committees is not
necessary and counter productive.
Mr. Dougherty stated that the County has made substantial
changes in their position in the last two months and Council has never
really discussed them and formulated a policy.
Mrs. Horenburger stated they did determine exactly how much
land they would be willing to offer the County and, in the last couple
of weeks, went over the other questions which were raised with regard to
negotiating and had a consensus of each of those questions. She is not
sure that as a Council Member she would like to appoint someone to make
those policy decisions. She feels at this point there are technical
matters to be addressed and those matters should be addressed through
their technical personnel and brought back to Council.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
9.a.8. Mayor Campbell stated, with regard to the budgetary process,
that he has heard there is going to be considerable additions with
regard to personnel. The Police Department, in particular, is going to
be asking for additional personnel and he feels this is one of the most
important topics that Council needs to discuss and debate thoroughly in
the upcoming year. They need to discuss the crime problem in Delray
Beach and how they are going to solve it. He would like to see Council
hold a preliminary special workshop meeting with staff and officials
from the Police Department to discuss how they are going to approach the
crime problem. He would also like the administration and Chief of
Police to let Council know what other agencies may be necessary to
approach the problem with cocaine, i.e., the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement or the Federal Government.
It was the consensus of Council to hold a special workshop
meeting on July 29th.
9.b.1. The City Attorney stated that two weeks ago Council voted to
expedite the platting of a tract of land owned by Alfiere-Pugliese. He
was informed that their final plat approval went to the Planning and
Zoning Board meeting last night and was postponed until their July 7th
meeting in order to review the site plan for the tract. The argument
was made to him that there was no site plan to be proposed and, there-
fore, no purpose in delaying it. The Planning Staff recom-
mend approval subject to the following conditions:
(1) The applicant will resubmit copies of the conceptual
survey to the Planning Department.
(2) Permits are required from both the SFWMD and LWDD prior
to building permit issuance.
(3) Paving and drainage plans including drainage calculations
are required (signed and sealed by a P.E.) prior to
building permit issuance.
(4) A fire hydrant shall be provided within 250 feet of any
proposed buildings.
(5) Site plan approval is required prior to building permit
issuance. A traffic study shall be submitted at that
time addressing the need for roadway improvements and
traffic signal at Congress Avenue and S.W. 22nd Avenue.
(6) A five foot sidewalk is required on S.W. 22nd Avenue.
(7) A contribution of 50 cents per square foot of the total
floor area devoted to offices will be required at Certif-
icate of Occupancy. (Special impact fee for additional
1-95 Interchange capacity).
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(8) That all reviewed plans be submitted for staff approval
within 30 days of City Council approval.
Mr. Bird stated that approval of a plat has nothing to do with
the site plan and he feels they should periodically inform the new
members of the Board so that they are familiar with this.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the plat, subject to staff recommen-
dations, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 1 vote.
9.c.1. The Assistant City Manager advised that some time ago Council
asked for the status on the Land Use Plan Policy Guide. That Guide has
been completed and is scheduled for public hearing with the Planning and
Zoning Board on July 21st at 7:00 P.M. and will come to Council for a
public hearing on August 12th.
9.d.1. Mrs. Helen Coopersmith, 1222-D South Drive Way, representing
PROD, read a prepared statement on how the members of PROD feel about
the courthouse issue.
9.d.2. Mr. Theodis Brown, 616 Lake Ida Road, requested that Council
consider resurfacing the sidewalks in his neighborhood as they are in
bad condition. He stated he feels there should also be a trash pickup
for the lots and sidewalks in this area.
9.d.3. Mr. Brown stated, with regard to Item 18, that he feels if they
are going to have amusement game facilities they should be strictly for
children.
9.d.4. Mr. Jesse Hubbel, ll00-A North Drive, Vice-President of PROD,
stated they have no problem with the location of the courthouse; how-
ever, they are opposed to giving away the Police Station, tennis courts
or the Fire Station. It has taken years of effort, taxes and develop-
ment to accumulate these facilities. PROD believes that if the County
wants them they should purchase any or all of these facilities at a fair
market price. This would enable the City to replace them.
9.d.5. Mr. Leroy Andrews, 618 S.W. 6th Avenue, speaking on behalf of
everyone in his community, stated they live in the community where the
courthouse will be established and feel they should have more to say
about the situation. He stated they need more responsibility and
Council should think more about the rights of the people in this area.
9.d.6. Mrs. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, thanked the City staff and
other persons in the community who attended the Land Use Advisory Board
meeting this morning and spoke on behalf of the residents in the western
area to stop the rezoning on Barwick Road and Atlantic Avenue.
9.d.7. Ms. Gertrude Greene, 3752 Lake Ida Road, stated she received a
call today regarding the Union in the City and the feelings of some of
its members that they were being walked on. She feels they need to put
their own personal feelings aside and communicate.
9.d.8. Mr. Euqene Slattery stated he has been in this area for 16
years and sees the same problems here as what transpires up north with
regard to crime. He advised that last year, in Palm Beach County, major
crime rose 19.6%. He stated it does not matter how many uniformed
people you put on the streets, as soon as they arrest someone they are
let out again pending a hearing. He feels they need more jails in this
area so that repeat offenders are not on the streets.
9.d.9. Mr. Thomas Johnson, 315 N.W. 2nd Street, stated he feels
animosity between the people in this City will not accomplish anything
and make bad matters worse. The people in the area where the courthouse
is being considered are willing to work with Council and anything he can
do to help he will.
9.d.10. Mrs. Doris Haynes, 124 S.W. 12th Avenue, stated she feels very
sorry that as a black community they are not united and do not have an
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organization for anyone to come before Council to speak. She stated she
is going to make time, go out into the community and ask for something
they need.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are to be considered by Council as the
Consent Agenda:
10. Requisition No. 5 - Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. Council is
to consider authorizing payment of Requisition No. 5 in the amount of
$35,029.33, Intracoastal Waterway crossing expansion, with funds to come
from the 1984 Revenue Bond. Approval is recommended.
11. Request for Solicitation of Funds - Delray Beach Firefighters
Benevolent Association. Council is to consider approving solicitation
on July 26, 1986. Approval is recommended.
12. Change Order No. 2 - Force Main 60 Extension. Council is to
consider approval of Change Order No. 2 from Barile Excavating & Pipe-
line Company which increases the original contract price by $7,471.80,
for a new contract price of $174,563.80 for extra pipeline, fittings and
pavement replacement, with funds to come from the 1985/86 budget.
Approval is recommended.
13. Contract with Ernst & Whinney. Council is to consider author-
izing execution of three-year contract with Ernst & Whinney for auditing
services, with funds to come from the 1986/87 budget. Approval is
recommended.
14. Community Development Block Grant Program Activities - Housing
Rehabilitation Grant Award and Contract Award. Council is to consider
approval of the following Housing Rehab Grant Award:
Low Bidder Location Amount
First Construction of the
Palm Beaches 715 N.W. 1st Street $17,000
Funds are available in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Approval is recommended.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. Resurfacing Project - 1986. Council is to consider award of a
contract to the low bidder, Pavex Corporation in the amount of $186,625
for resurfacing of City streets, with funds to come from the 1985/86
budget. Approval is recommended.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve award of a contract to Pavex
Corporation, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
16. Irrigation - Barwick Park. Council is to consider appropria-
tion of funds for irrigation at Barwick Park.
The Assistant City Manager advised that Mr. Weldon's memorandum
indicates that the irrigation system will cost approximately $27,400.
Council requested this be placed on the agenda for possible allocation
of funding to come from the Recreation Impact Fund.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve allocation of the funds for
irrigation at Barwick Park and that the funds should come from the
Recreation Impact Fund, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
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voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
17. Roots Cultural Festival. Resolution No. 33-86, supporting the
Roots Cultural Festival in their efforts to sponsor the 9th Annual Roots
Cultural Festival from July 24 through August 10, 1986, is before
Council for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 33-86:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL,
INC., IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SPONSOR THE NINTH ANNUAL "ROOTS
CULTURAL FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 33-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
33-86, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
18. Ordinance No. 45-86 - Amending Zoning Ordinance - Amusement
Game Facilities. Ordinance No. 45-86, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of
the Code of Ordinances relative to the definition of amusement game
facilities and their inclusion as a permitted or conditional use within
certain zoning districts, is before Council for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held July 8th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 45-86:
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 30-10 "CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) DIS-
TRICT, (B) "PERMITTED USES" BY ADDING "AMUSEMENT GAME
FACILITIES" AS A PERMITTED USE; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-10
"CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, (C) "CONDITIONAL
USES" TO PROVIDE THAT AMUSEMENT GAME FACILITIES SHALL NOT
BE LOCATED WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF ANY ESTABLISHED
SCHOOL; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-11 "GC (GENERAL COMMER-
CIAL) DISTRICT, (B) "PERMITTED USES" BY ADDING "AMUSEMENT
GAME FACILITIES", AS A PERMITTED USE; BY AMENDING SECTION
30-11 "GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITION-
AL USES" TO PROVIDE THAT AMUSEMENT GAME FACILITIES SHALL
NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF ANY ESTAB-
LISHED SCHOOL; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT", (B) "PERMITTED USES" BY ADDING
"AMUSEMENT GAME FACILITIES" AS A PERMITTED USE; BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL USES" TO PROVIDE THAT AMUSE-
MENT GAME FACILITIES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN THREE
HUNDRED FEET OF ANY ESTABLISHED SCHOOL; BY AMENDING
SECTION 30-13 "CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT", (B)
"PERMITTED USES" BY ADDING "AMUSEMENT GAME FACILITIES" AS
A PERMITTED USE; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13 "CBD (CENTRAL
BUSINESS) DISTRICT", (C) "CONDITIONAL USES" TO PROVIDE
THAT AMUSEMENT GAME FACILITIES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED
WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF ANY ESTABLISHED SCHOOL; BY
AMENDING SECTION 30-13.1 "LC (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DIS-
TRICT'', (B) "PERMITTED USES" BY ADDING "AMUSEMENT GAME
FACILITIES" AS A PERMITTED USE: PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 45-86 on First
Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
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follows: Mr. Bird - No; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs. Horenburger - No;
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion FAILED by a 3 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Bird questioned what the reasoning behind the 300 feet is
and what, by definition, is an established school. Mr. Robert Cohn,
Planning Director, advised that the Planning and Zoning Board felt that
the requirement which presently exists with regard to alcoholic beverage
establishments in proximity to schools seemed like a logical standard
and applied the same one here. An established school is one which is in
existence. The provision of 300 feet is typical in other ordinances for
this type of use.
Mrs. Horenburger questioned what the "over three (3) in number"
addition is; is it three game tables or three different facilities? Mr.
Cohn stated they are referring to three games. There was a concern on
the part of the Department of Development and Inspection that it was
unclear as to how many amusement games would constitute a primary use.
There are some bars and lounges in the City which have some facilities
and three is a number which is typical to create a differentiation
between an accessory and primary use.
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair.
Mr. Dougherty also questioned the 300 feet and stated he feels
it is too close and will encourage the kids from school to go there.
They have used the figure of 1,500 foot distance for a number of other
facilities and felt that it could also be used here. He does not think
Council should be encouraging this type of facility close to any school.
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon stated, as he understands it, the
purpose of this ordinance is because an applicant came forth wanting
clarification of the existing ordinance which does not address the
footage.
Upon question, the City Attorney advised the two issues raised
were what would constitute a threshold number of games in order to
constitute an amusement game facility for purposes of requiring a person
to get conditional use approval. When that issue went to the Planning
and Zoning Board they added the other consideration of making the
separating restriction.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
The City Attorney questioned if Council wishes him to resubmit
anything along these lines, pursue the flat prohibition, just present a
clarification of the three game issue or none of the above. Mrs.
Horenburger stated she would still like to see it a conditional use and
perhaps a longer distance. Mr. Bird stated he has no problem with the
distance; however, they should perhaps make a flat statement with regard
to threshold stating that they are an amusement facility if they have
exceeded three in number. Mr. Dougherty stated he would like to see it
come back with the change in the distance.
Mr. Bird stated that a change in the definition to state what
threshold is would tell us that it is indeed a conditional use and
whatever standards the Planning and Zoning Board chooses to apply,
taking into account the exact neighborhood it is being proposed for, may
be greater than Mr. Dougherty suggested.
19. Ordinance No. 46-86 - Amending Code - Code Enforcement Board.
Ordinance No. 46-86, amending Chapter 2 "Administration" of the Code of
Ordinances to amend the City's current Code Enforcement Board provisions
to comply with legislation which has been enacted by the Florida Legis-
lature, is before Council for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held July 8th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 46-86.:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION",
ARTICLE VI, "CODES ENFORCEMENT", OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-101, "LEGISLATIVE INTENT", TO PROVIDE THAT THE
CODES SHALL BE ENFORCED AGAINST VIOLATIONS WHICH ARE NOT
CRIMINAL IN NATURE AND WHERE A PENDING OR REPEATED
VIOLATION CONTINUES TO EXIST; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-102,
"APPLICABILITY", TO PROVIDE THAT THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
BOARD SHALL HAVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR CASES INVOLVING
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS WHICH ARE NOT CRIMINAL IN NATURE AND
WHERE A PENDING OR REPEATED VIOLATION CONTINUES TO EXIST;
BY AMENDING SECTION 2-117, "DECISIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
ORDERS", TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL SHALL NOT BE A HEARING
DE NOVO, BUT SHALL BE LIMITED TO APPELLATE REVIEW OF THE
RECORD CREATED BEFORE THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; AND BY
AMENDING SECTION 2-118, "FINES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH
ORDERS", TO INCLUDE THAT THOSE VIOLATORS WHO REPEAT THE
SAME VIOLATIONS MAY BE ORDERED TO PAY A FINE NOT TO
EXCEED $250.00 PER DAY FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTIN-
UES PAST THE DATE SET FOR COMPLIANCE, TO CHANGE THE TIME
TO FORECLOSE UPON A LIEN FROM ONE YEAR TO SIX MONTHS FROM
THE FILING OF ANY SUCH LIEN WHICH REMAINS UNPAID, AND TO
PROVIDE THAT NO LIEN MAY BE FORECLOSED ON REAL PROPERTY
WHICH IS A HOMESTEAD AS DEFINED IN ARTICLE X, SECTION 4
OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 46-86
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, upon question, the City Attorney advised this
ordinance will put the City in compliance with the 85/86 Statutes.
There are some more amendments which he will do later to amend this
ordinance which just came out of the Legislature.
Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20
P.M.
ATTE S T :~
MAYOR
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