08-12-86 AUGUST 12, 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 7:08 P.M., Tuesday, August 12, 1986.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird
Council Member Richard J. Dougherty
Council Member Marie Horenburger
Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager James L. Pennington and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend John Hadlock,
Church of the Nazarene.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. The City Manager advised he has received a request to postpone
the annexation request for Item 11; however, the land use plan amendment
request will remain.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the agenda with the amendment to
Item 11, 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.
4.a. Mayor Campbell advised that before they get formally under way
with the public hearing aspect of the meeting he would like to welcome
Tony Durante.
Tony Durante stated that he has just graduated from Atlantic
High School and was asked by Mrs. Carol Shetler, the Principal of
Atlantic High, to get work from as many art students who wished to send
their work to Japan with the Eaglettes dance team. They were asked to
go to Miyazu, Japan, and have a cultural exchange where they exchanged
gifts from Delray Beach and vice versa. He advised that he is here
tonight with a gift from Miyazu and presented it to Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Ordinance No. 48-86 - Amendinq Code - Supplemental Retirement
Income for Retired Employees. Ordinance No. 48-86, amending Chapter 18
"Pensions and Retirement" of the Code of Ordinances relative to supple-
mental retirement income for General Employees who retired prior to
February 1, 1986, is before Council for consideration on Second and
FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on
Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held
at this time.
The City Attorney stated that there is a typographical error
within the body of Section 1. He advised Council of the changes to be
made and stated that they are not substantive changes to the content of
the Ordinance.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 48-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENT", ARTICLE IV, "PENSIONS FOR GENERAL EMPLOY-
EES'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-120, PROVID-
ING SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT INCOME FOR EMPLOYEES WHO
RETIRED PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 1986; PROVIDING A MINIMUM
MONTHLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT FOR SAID RETIREES; PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF SUCH AMENDMENT;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 48-86 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.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 48-86
on Second and FINAL Reading, as amended, 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.
6. Ordinance No. 49-86 - Amending Code - Reduction in Electrical
Use Tax - Enterprise Zone. Ordinance No. 49-86, amending Chapter 25
"Taxation" of the Code of Ordinances relative to reduction of electrical
use tax by 50% for businesses located in an enterprise zone, is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consid-
eration 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. 49-86:
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", BY ENACTING
A NEW SECTION 25-31, "REDUCTION OF ELECTRICAL USE TAX FOR
BUSINESSES LOCATED IN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE", PROVIDING FOR
THE REDUCTION OF THE TAX ON ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR
QUALIFYING BUSINESSES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY'S ENTER-
PRISE ZONES, PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 49-86 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.
Sam Schwimer, Pines of Delray, stated that it was not so long
ago that Council established a 1% increase in the utility tax. He feels
this ordinance is doubling the burden on the individual tax payer by
having some people exempted.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 49-86
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs.
Horenburger - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
7. Ordinance No. 50-86 - Amending Code - Reduction in Occupational
License Tax - Enterprise Zone. Ordinance No. 50-86, amending Chapter 15
"Licenses" of the Code of Ordinances relative to reduction by 50% of the
license tax to be paid to the City by persons engaged in or managing any
business, profession or occupation within the enterprise zone, is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consid-
eration 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. 50-86:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, "LICENSES", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 15.14, "LICENSE TAX REDUCTION
WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ZONE", PROVIDING FOR A REDUCTION BY
50 PERCENT (50%) OF THE LICENSED TAX TO BE PAID TO THE
CITY BY PERSONS ENGAGING IN OR MANAGING ANY BUSINESS,
PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION WITHIN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 50-86 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 50-86 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - No; Mrs.
Horenburger - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
8. PUBLIC HEARING on Land Use Plan Amendment - Urban Homesteading
Program. Council is to consider amendment to the Land Use Plan for an
18-acre City-owned parcel from P (Public) to RM (Medium to Medium High
Density), located at the southwest corner of S.W. 8th Avenue and S.W.
4th Street. It is zoned R-lA (Single Family Dwelling) District. The
Planning Director and Planning and Zoning Board, as the local Planning
Agency, recommend approval for transmittal to the State for the required
90 day review.
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 to approve the Urban Homesteading Program and
the the amendment to the Land Use Plan for an 18-acre parcel from P
(Public) to RM (Medium to Medium High Density) and authorize same to be
submitted to DCA, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. 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. PUBLIC HEARING on Land Use Plan Amendment and Annexation -
Weir. Council is to consider amendment to the Land Use Plan for a
10-acre parcel from SF (Single Family) to PCC (Planned Commerce Center)
and its subsequent annexation subject to the PCC zoning district. The
property is located on the east side of Germantown Road, between Queens
Avenue and Georgia Street, if extended eastward. It is zoned RH (Multi-
ple Family Residential District - High Density) in the County and is
designated M-MH (Medium to Medium High Density Residential) on the
County's Land Use Plan. The Planning Director and Planning and Zoning
Board, as the Local Planning Agency, recommend approval with conditions
for transmittal to the State for the required 90 day review.
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.
Bob Stump stated there is already a heavy impact in this area
and he questioned the advisability of putting up more office buildings.
Sam Schwimer, Pines of Delray, stated he cannot see why they
need to approve more commercial centers when there are plenty of others
which are vacant. He feels they need to stop all the development going
on in the City and start thinking in terms of rehabilitation.
Helen Coopersmith, 1222-D South Drive Way, questioned what the
PCC district would allow.
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Robert Cohn, Planning Director, advised that the PCC is essen-
tially a planned business park with an industrial orientation. The uses
which are allowed are light industrial, research and development and
there is a provision, subject to City approval, for up to 50% of the
space to be office use. However, in discussions with this applicant, he
has made it clear that industrial use is what is appropriate on the
site, not more office space.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that she understands that this type of
project will generate no more traffic than a normal medium to high
density residential area.
Stanley Katz, 1421 S.W. 27th Avenue, stated his community is
adjacent to this project and they object to the continuing commercial-
ization of the area.
Rev. Semmie Taylor stated that for years they have been talking
about bringing light industry into the City to give people jobs. Now
that they are getting it, people are opposed. There may be more traffic
but it will only be at certain times of the day. He feels they need
this type of use and to have a successful community they are going to
have to learn to live with the inconveniences.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the Land Use Plan
amendment and annexation, 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.
10. PUBLIC HEARING on Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning -
Eduardo and Jaime Odabachian. Council is to consider amendment to Land
Use Plan for a 0.375-acre parcel from MF-15 (Multiple Family-15
units/acre) to C (Commercial) and rezoning from RM-15 (Multiple Family
Dwelling) District to LC (Limited Commercial) District. The property is
located on the east side of Federal Highway, between Linton Boulevard
and S.E. 10th Street. The Planning Director and Planning and Zoning
Board, as the Local Planning Agency, recommend denial.
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.
Sam Schwimer stated across the street from this site is a
development which is composed of offices and practically all of them are
empty. He can see no need for more office space.
Albert Jackman, representing the petitioner, stated they would
like Council to table this item and give them a chance to go back to the
Planning and Zoning Board.
Mayor Campbell advised that as the applicant they are welcome
to withdraw it this evening. If he has the consensus of Council it will
be so withdrawn.
The public hearing was closed.
11. PUBLIC HEARING on Land Use Plan Amendment - Mario DiMarzio.
Council is to consider amendment to the Land Use Plan for a 1.3-acre
parcel from SF (Single Family) to MF-6 (Multiple Family-6 units/acre).
The property is located on the north side of West Atlantic Avenue,
between the Hanover Square development and Hamlet Drive, if extended
north. It is zoned AR (Agricultural Residential) in the County and is
designated M-MH (Medium to Medium High Density), with commercial poten-
tial, on the County's Land Use Plan. The Planning Director and Planning
and Zoning Board, as the Local Planning Agency, recommend denial.
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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Dick Eckerle, 382 S.W. 27th Avenue, stated he does not object
to going to MF-6 from SF; however, he would like to know about the RO
zoning.
Mr. Cohn stated that the Land Use Plan amendment request was
originally submitted for a commercial designation and staff and the P&Z
Board recommended denial. The applicant then amended the petition to
MF-6 and amended their annexation petition to RO. In the County pocket
land use study they were proposing MF-L which is very similar to the
MF-6. In discussions with the applicant, they have agreed to go along
with the MF-L designation. Once the plan amendment is approved by the
State and the City they would like to come back with their annexation
petition and discuss the possibility of RO zoning. Staff's recommenda-
tion at this point is that Council deny the MF-6.
Brenda Haley, Kilday & Associates, representing the contract
purchaser, stated they are only asking for the land use plan designation
tonight; this designation gives them no special right to the commercial
but does not preclude them from such a request. They would like the
rezoning issue be postponed until such time as Mr. Kilday can attend to
discuss this matter with Council.
Helen Coopersmith, representing PROD, stated that this is one
area which is very residential and they would like it to remain so.
Nathan Roseman, 235 Hamlet Drive, stated that the subject
property is right opposite their homes and they are vehemently against
this kind of zoning.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved to deny the land use plan request, 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.
12. PUBLIC HEARING on Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning - Smith.
Council is to consider amendment to Land Use Plan for a 1.26-acre parcel
from SF (Single Family) to POI (Professional, Office and Institutional),
and rezoning from R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling) District to POC
(Planned Office Center) District, located on the north side of West
Atlantic Avenue, between N.W. 24th Avenue and N.W. 27th Avenue. The
Planning Director and Planning and Zoning Board, as the Local Planning
Agency, recommend denial.
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.
Martin Perry, representing Dr. Patel, agent for the owner,
stated they are proposing POI and staff has some significant problems
with it in terms of not meeting the required acreage requirements. If
Council were to consider the RO district rather than the POI it could
perhaps have less intensity of traffic. He would like Council to give
the applicants some indication of what other use they could put the
property to.
Dr. Patel stated that he will be operating a kidney center and
under no circumstances would his office look like or work like a com-
mercial area. He feels that the location of the site is the easiest for
his patients to get to and he would like Council to consider these
people.
Marion Bell, Dr. Patel's secretary, stated that she has heard
people complain about the traffic created by commercialization. She
feels that, during the winter, it is the residents who cause the traf-
fic. She cannot understand why one more property, which would be zoned
so that a medical building could be built, would be denied.
Jack Kellerman stated the residents in the area object to any
further commercialization of Atlantic Avenue and feel that Barwick Road
is a good point to stop.
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The public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for denial of the request, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Bird stated one of the problems in that area is that there
are single family houses besides the one house in question and they are
all deteriorated. Part of the reason for this is that immediately to
the west of them is RM-20. What they need to do is develop some use for
the property so as to have a single entrance and exit point. As it is
designed now, if the properties develop as single family they will have
to have backout driveways onto Atlantic Avenue and that too is not
acceptable. He feels that Planning and Zoning need to take a careful
look at this.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING on Policy Guide to the Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Council is to consider approval prior to submittal
to the State for review as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan
and transmittal to the County of "Land Use Issues Pertaining to Palm
Beach County Affecting Delray Beach". The Planning Director and Plan-
ning and Zoning Board recommend approval.
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 approval, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. 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, Mr. Bird stated he would like to thank all
the people who spent so many hours and participated in this element of
the Land Use Plan.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING on Land Use Plan Amendments for County Pockets
and Future Annexation Area. Council is to consider amendment to Land
Use Plan for County pockets and future annexation area, prior to submis-
sion to State for review. The Planning Director and Planning and Zoning
Board recommend transmittal of proposed amendments to the State.
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.
Bob O'Brien, 2529 North Swinton Avenue, advised he is the
administrator and operator of the facility called Eldercare which is
addressed on Map 32. It is his understanding that one of the amendments
would give them a residential zoning. They are looking forward to being
annexed into the City and receiving City services; however, the proposed
plan would reduce their facility to residential and he does not under-
stand what Council is submitting to the State.
Kathi Sumrall, Planning and Zoning Board, stated she would like
to discuss Map 11. It has been brought to her attention that Council
thought that perhaps it should be changed from Office to Commercial and
she would like them to reconsider that designation. The P&Z Board
particularly designated it office in order to exclude, in the future,
any type of commercial zoning.
June Carr stated that she is here representing several of her
neighbors regarding Map 12. They would like to see all the area of
Silver Terrace with an RH category.
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Mayor Campbell stated that in this particular item there were
two or three items they were going to revisit. He questioned, if they
were to adopt Item 14 in total, if it would include those items. Mr.
Cohn advised that it would.
Stephanie Pellham stated she owns a lot in Delray Beach Shores
which was addressed in Map 14. She would like the zoning to be such
that they can still do what could be done if they were to remain in the
County, i.e., place five units on the lot. The City's designation would
not allow this because of the number of square feet needed per unit.
Mr. Cohn advised that in order to allow five units on this
parcel they would have to have an MF-M designation. The Planning and
Zoning Board originally recommended MF-6 as there is a parcel to the
north which is also RM-6 in the City. Council chose to go with the
flexible designation of Low. His feeling is that if they wish to enable
this property owner to maintain the maximum number of units allowed by
the County that they designate the property MF-M with the understanding
that when they do the Land Use Plan update that they redesignate the
parcel to the north similarly to avoid spot zoning.
Donald Mitchell, 1206 South Federal Highway, questioned what
designation they have for Lambert Trailer Court which is addressed on
Map 12.
Mr. Cohn advised they have it designated as Commercial.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Cohn advised that all of
the changes discussed by Council are included with the Planning and
Zoning Board's recommendation.
Mayor Campbell requested, with Council's consensus, that Map 28
be pulled and that they vote separately on this.
Mr. Bird moved that Item 28 be removed from the package and
considered separately, 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.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon as to why they are con-
sidering this item separately, Mr. Bird clarified that he is the broker
of record on the parcel and will not vote on the issue.
Mr. Bird left the Council Chambers due to a conflict of inter-
est.
Mr. Cohn advised that the Planning Department's recommendation
to the P&Z Board was originally for multi-family high density, from 10
to 15 units an acre. Before the P&Z Board was able to discuss and reach
a consensus, the property owner came up and objected to any considera-
tion other than the commercial zoning which she had in the County.
Staff's recommendation is that there be a high density residential
designation.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve Map 28 as indicated, seconded
by Mr. Dougherty.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell as to why the P&Z Board's
recommendation is for multi-family medium density as opposed to multi-
family high density, Kathi Sumrall, P&Z Board, advised that they had
originally talked about high density. However, Mrs. Dorson, owner of
the property, came to their meeting and requested that the Board do
nothing at all.
Upon question by Mr. Dougherty, Mrs. Sumrall stated that she
does not feel the Board would have a problem in going with the high
density.
Mr. Dougherty stated as he understands it the P&Z Board and
staff were amenable to making the property MF-H; however, Mrs. Dorson
misunderstood what was going on and asked them to do nothing at all.
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Mr. Cohn stated their concern, and part of the reason they
recommended high density to begin with, is the fact that this area is
zoned Neighborhood Commercial in the County and they could go in and
build a shopping center tomorrow. They do not object to the Commercial
designation on the southern portion along Congress. He suggested, as a
compromise, that they designate the property in question MF-H and set it
up to 12 units per acre rather than 15.
Mr. Weatherspoon withdrew his motion, Mr. Dougherty withdrew
his second.
Mr. Dougherty moved to approve Map 28 as indicated except that
the MF-M parcel would be designated MF-H, with a cap of 12 units per
acre, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - No; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion FAILED by a 2 to 2 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve Map 28 as presented, 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.
Mr. Bird returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
Mayor Campbell stated there have been requests for changes to
Maps 9, 11, 12, 14 and 32. It was the consensus to discuss these Maps
and then approve the rest of the package.
Map 9. Mr. Bird stated he feels they should take the existing trailer
park site and designate it, in its entirety, as commercial. This would
be the best way to stimulate some aggressive redevelopment in the area.
The current zoning configuration is to place multi-family high density
behind a commercial shopping center and he feels that they will end up
with neither a good commercial shopping center nor a good residential
development.
Mayor Campbell stated that he feels this property should not go
commercial at all and that it would be highly viable to go into an all
residential development since it does have some water frontage.
Mrs. Horenburger stated everyone is anxious to see redevelop-
ment of this area; however, she is not sure which direction to go in.
Whether it be residential or commercial, the development will be the key
to what will happen to the north and the south of it.
Mr. Bird moved to adopt Map 9 as recommended to them by the
Planning and Zoning Board with the exception that the MF-H on the parcel
to the extreme north of the map be changed to show the entire parcel as
Commercial, 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 - No. Said motion
FAILED by a 2 to 2 vote.
Before roll call, Mayor Campbell stated he will be voting most
vehemently against this as he feels there is excessive commercialization
in this area and this particular tract is clearly a residential one.
At this point the roll was called for the motion.
Mr. Bird moved to adopt Map 9 as presented, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - No;
Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
Map 11. Mr. Bird moved to approve Map 11 as presented. Said motion
died for lack of a second.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve Map 11 with a change to the
parcels on the north and south sides of Linton Boulevard at S.E. 4th
Avenue from Commercial to Office, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - No; Mr. Dougherty - No;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - No.
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Said motion FAILED by a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call, Mr. Bird stated he has a problem with desig-
nating properties which have just been developed as something they are
not and putting them in the category of non-conforming uses.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mr. Bird moved to approve Map 11 with the exception of the
property on the south side of Linton Boulevard at S.E. 4th Avenue to be
Office, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - No;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a
3 to 2 vote.
Map 12. Mrs. Horenburger moved that all of the land, except for the
Lambert Trailer Court which will remain Commercial, be designated MF-H,
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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Beril Kruger stated there was some misconception as to who
was represented at the public hearing on this issue. He advised he is
here tonight representing several residents from Silver Terrace. He
presented Council with a map showing which residents in the area wish to
have their property designated Commercial.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she would either like to see the area
to the west have Commercial deeper into Silver Terrace or eliminated
entirely. She is hearing two different sides tonight and she is not
sure what the majority of the residents in the area would like to see
done to their property.
Mr. Cohn stated that they are in the midst of their new Land
Use Plan update. As part of that plan they are looking at several areas
similar to this one where it may be appropriate, under some very tight
controls and performance standards, to allow deeper commercial. He
suggested that Council go with the MF-H designation for Silver Terrace
now, with the understanding that they take a closer look at it in the
Land Use Plan update.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Map 14. Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve Map 14 with the MF-L on
Brooks Lane and A-1-A to be changed to MF-M, seconded by Mr. Dougherty.
Mr. Cohn questioned if the MF-M designation is with the re-
striction of up to five units as suggested, or anything within the
range.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to approve Map 14 with the
MF-M designation to be five units maximum, 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.
Map 32. Mr. Bird moved to approve Map 32 as presented, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated it was the feeling of Council that the
SF designation would be in the best interests of the City as the ACLF
facility's longevity would not be that long. However, they have not
heard differently and he questioned what would be an appropriate desig-
nation to take care of the situation.
Mr. Cohn advised staff had recommended MF-H which would have
allowed all of the existing units on the property. Mrs. Horenburger
suggested they designate the property M/I.
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Mrs. Horenburger made a substitute motion to approve Map 32
with the middle property on the north portion of the map which is
designated SF to be M/I, 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 - No. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve the remaining maps, not
otherwise approved separately, in the Proposed Land Use Plan Amendments
- County Pockets and Future Annexation Area, for transmittal to the
State, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. 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
15. Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 22, 1986 and the Special Meeting of July 29, 1986,
seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. 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.a.1. Mr. Bird advised that he will not be at next week's meeting.
16.a.2. Mrs. Horenburger stated, with regard to Sunday night's distur-
bance, that in talking with some staff members a particular problem
which has precipitated these events has been in connection with emer-
gency rescue. She has been told that people are upset with the time it
takes to transport the individual and do not understand the procedures.
She feels a possible solution to the education problem in this regard
would be for the Community Education division of the Police Department
to go out into the schools and churches and let people know what the new
methods are and why a patient cannot be transported immediately. She
would like staff to begin those programs and look into those departments
for any other problems they are seeing. Last year she inquired about
Sensitivity Training and she feels they should look into the possibility
of counselling service such as they have in Boca Raton.
16.a.3. Mr. Dougherty stated that he received a brochure which is put
out by the Fire Department. He feels it is an excellent brochure and
questioned if it is available in quantity as he would like to get copies
for people he represents.
16.a.4. Mr. Dougherty stated, with regard to Sunday night's distur-
bance, that he feels the Police Department responded very well in a
situation which could have got out of hand and they should be compli-
mented. He feels that they should also indicate to the County Sheriff's
Department an appreciation of the quick response and their efforts in
the same situation. It was the consensus of Council to communicate such
an appreciation to the Sheriff's Department.
16.a.5. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he concurs with Mrs. Horenburger with
regard to Sunday night. However, he also feels that as Council Members
and parents they should drive home to their children that these in-
cidents are not something to become a part of.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Council Chambers at this time.
16.a.6. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of
August 24-30, 1986 as "Water and Pollution Control Operators Week".
16.a.7. Mayor Campbell asked for Council's concurrence to follow up on
the County Commission's action this afternoon and suggested they hold a
Special Meeting prior to the workshop next week.
It was the consensus of Council to hold a Special Meeting on
Thursday, August 14th at 5:15 P.M.
16.b.1. The City Attorney advised Council has been distributed an
attachment of materials to the Commission on Accreditation for Law
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Enforcement Agencies. This is a contract between the City, the Police
Department and that Agency to commence the procedures for us to receive
accreditation by that Commission. There is an application fee of
approximately $7,500 and the money would come from currently budgeted
funds in the Police Department Budget. He needs a motion to approve the
agreement with an addendum to the agreement.
Mr. Bird moved to approve as advised by the City Attorney,
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.
16.c.1. The City Manager advised that Victoria Productions have changed
their filming schedule to tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
16.d.1. Alfred Straghn stated he is happy to see that Council is
concerned with Sunday night's disturbance and feels that the Police
Department acted fairly and professionally. He stated that Council and
the citizens should be concerned and something has to be done to control
our teenagers.
16.d.2. Jeanette Slavin requested that Council consider Item 40 as the
first Item of the Regular Agenda.
16.d.3. Annetta Baldwin, 5431 W. Atlantic Avenue, attorney for the
South Palm Beach County Chapter of the NAACP, advised she is here
tonight because the NAACP is concerned about the treatment of the
workers who are in the Union. It appears to them that the City is
perhaps not acting in good faith and the City's representatives are
bargaining in a regressive manner. She questioned why the negotiations
are taking so long, why the payoff is not retroactive, if there were
monies budgeted for wage increases were they done for all employees and
if the City is committed to fairness to all its employees.
Mayor Campbell stated that they are currently in negotiations
regarding a current contract with the Union. Because of that they
cannot negotiate at this public meeting.
Rev. Semmie Taylor stated he feels that Council has the sym-
pathy and intelligence to really look into these matters being brought
up and not just listen to supervisors and head of departments.
Alfred Straghn asked that the City Manager and Council con-
stantly look into the allegations of harassment of employees.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by Council as the Consent
Agenda:
17. Requisition No. 1 - Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
Start-Up Allowance. Council is to consider authorizing payment of
Requisition No. 1 to the following firms in the amount of $2,276.98 for
plant expansion, with funds to come from the 1984 Revenue Bond:
Video ×tron Newton's Radio/Tv
Robert Rohack Mark Metcalf
Rosner's Wilcox Consulting, Inc.
Transcat
Approval is recommended.
18. Requisition No. 10 - S.G. Phillips Constructors of Florida,
Inc. Council is to consider authorizing payment of Requisition No. 10
in the amount of $109,793.10 for Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
expansion. Approval is recommended.
19. Ratification of South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and
Disposal Board action of July 17th Meeting. Council is to consider
ratification of SCRWTD Board action relative to:
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a. Change Order No. Two - Part A (S.G. Phillips Constructors of
Florida, Inc.), increasing the contract amount by $11,486.60.
b. Change Order No. Two - Part B (Foster Marine Contractors),
decreasing the contract amount by $12,639.32.
c. Ratification of the Board authorizing payment to the City of
Delray Beach for building permit fees.
d. Ratification of the Board authorizing direct purchase of
certain items for the plant expansion.
e. Amendment to the S.G. Phillips Constructors of Florida, Inc.
contract.
f. Reduce the retainage of S.G. Phillips Constructors of Florida,
Inc., to $500,000.
This was approved 8-0 by the SCRWTD Board.
20. Soft Body Armor Vests. Council is to consider award of a
contract to the low bidder, Lawman's and Shooters Supply for soft body
armor vests for the Police Department to replace existing vests no
longer guaranteed by manufacturer, not to exceed $24,000, with funds to
come from the 1985/86 budget. Approval is recommended.
21. Uniforms - Police Department. Council is to consider award of
a contract to the low bidder, Lamar, for Police uniforms and accesso-
ries, not to exceed $45,000, with funds to come from the 1985/86 budget.
Approval is recommended.
22. Request for Solicitation of Funds - League of Women Voters of
South Palm Beach County, Inc. Council is to consider approval of
solicitation from November 5 through November 15, 1986. Approval is
recommended.
23. Contract between the City and Solid Waste Authority. Council
is to consider authorizing execution of Amendment to Contract between
the City and Solid Waste Authority. Approval is recommended.
24. Community Development Block Grant Program Activities - Housing
Rehabilitation Grant Award and Contract Award. Council is to consider
approval of the following Housing Rehab Grant Awards:
Low Bidder Location Amount
E. Grimm, Inc. 225 S.W. 4th Avenue $11,456.00
E. Grimm, Inc. 507 S.W. 15th Avenue 11,429.00
Henry L. Haywood 305 Lincoln Lane 12,154.00
Funds are available in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Approval is recommended.
25. Easement Abandonment - Seabreeze Park. Resolution No. 39-86,
abandoning a 10-foot utility easement within Lots 24 and 25, Block 156
of Seabreeze Park, located on the east side of Seabreeze Avenue between
Atlantic Avenue and Lowry Street, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 39-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A TEN (10) FOOT
UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOTS 24 AND 25, BLOCK
156, SEABREEZE PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 31 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS THE EAST SIX (6) FEET
THEREOF.
(Copy of Resolution No. 39-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
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26. Emergency Medical Service Surcharge Award Program. Resolution
No. 41-86, requesting a pro-rata share of the County Emergency Medical
Service Surcharge Award Program funds, is before Council for considera-
tion.
The caption of Resolution No. 41-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PRO-RATA SHARE OF THE COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SURCHARGE AWARD PROGRAM FUNDS.
(Copy of Resolution No. 41-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
27. Nuisance Abatement. Resolution No. 42-86 assessing costs of
abating nuisances in accordance with Section 13-13 on 18 parcels, is
before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 42-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS
INCURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; PROVID-
ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND INTEREST
ON ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS
RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN UPON THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 42-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mr. Dougherty. 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.
Mayor Campbell declared a recess the time being 9:54 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened the time being 10:00 P.M.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mrs. Horenburger moved that Item 40 be considered as the first
Item on the Regular Agenda, 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.
40. Consider Plat Approval - Delray Park of Commerce (Cedarwood).
Mayor Campbell advised that they have received a request from
the Cedarwood Company, because of time constraints, to consider an
amendment to their approved plat.
Jeannette Slavin questioned if any of the amendments to the
plat change the plat with regard to the strip of land along Lake Ida
Road, east of Congress Avenue.
Mr. Cohn, Planning Director, stated that this plat was approved
by Council in November of 1985. At that time there were a number of
conditions of approval established on the plat. Prior to that time,
when the property was rezoned from RM-10 to PCC, the ordinance approving
the PCC similarly attached a list of conditions in regard to right-of-
way dedications, improvements, etc. The Cedarwood Company has been
proceeding with site plan approval, received site plan approval for two
parcels at the northeast corner of the property, have been doing site
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improvements, as well as certain adjacent roadway improvements, and
their intention was not to record the plat until their first Certificate
of Occupancy which was a waiver Council had given them. Subsequent to
that time, Cedarwood applied for an amendment to the plat which had been
approved. The major changes they have made are to relocate some of the
tract lines within the plat, changes to the water management tracts,
changes in regard to location of some FP&L easements and certain other
easements. What Council has before them tonight is a recommendation
from staff and the Technical Review Committee for approval of the
amended final plat with all of the conditions that still exist. They
would recommend approval; however, given the nature of the conditions
and the extensiveness of them, they would ask that the plat not be
recorded until such time as all of the conditions are satisfied in the
plat documents.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve the plat as advised by Mr.
Cohn, seconded by Mr. Bird.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mrs. Horenburger questioned if Item 13 in Mr. Cohn's memorandum
to Council reflects the bicycle path. Mr. Cohn advised that it does.
Andy Carlino, representing Cedarwood, stated there are three
conditions and one request that they would like to review. They are not
conditions they would like to get out of; however, they need some
clarification as there is some conflict between what the City and the
County would like to see. He referred to Condition 3 of the Conditions
of Approval and stated that the right-of-way on the County's Thorough-
fare Plan is 108 feet from Congress east beyond 1-95. However, in
bringing their design into the County, they indicated that they wanted
an alternative design which was a taper; the taper being approximately
88 feet wide at Congress and tapering to a greater width of 182 feet.
This means that they are short in the difference between the 88 feet and
what the Thoroughfare Plan designates. He does not understand why the
County is contradicting itself with its Thoroughfare Plan and what they
say they want to see as right-of-way.
Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, Mr. Cohn stated he has no
explanation for why the County might have indicated to Cedarwood not to
meet the Thoroughfare Plan along a portion of their property. Normally,
you have more right-of-way than the Plan requires at an intersection.
It is true that the plat shows more right-of-way along the eastern
portion as it gets closer to 1-95. In his conditions they are stating
that Cedarwood should dedicate 108 feet along Lake Ida Road plus another
12 feet at Congress Avenue and at their entrance on Lake Ida Road for
additional turn lanes later. If only 108 feet is dedicated, when Lake
Ida Road is ultimately widened, there will be no right-of-way for turn
lanes or intersection expansion. That is why staff indicated 24 feet at
Congress, 12 feet to meet the Thoroughfare Plan and another 12 feet for
turn lanes. At their entrance on Lake Ida Road, staff indicated 12 feet
because they seem to have enough for the Thoroughfare Plan, but they may
need more to put the turn lane back in.
Mr. Carlino stated his client is willing to live with some kind
of condition that, should the County require that right-of-way, they
could take remedial efforts in the future.
Mayor Campbell clarified that what Cedarwood is trying to state
is that they relied more, in the development of their property, upon
what the County represented they needed rather than on the Thoroughfare
Plan. They now want relief and instead of conforming to the 108 feet
Thoroughfare Plan distance they wish to conform to what the County said
they actually need.
Mr. Bird stated he agrees with Mr. Carlino and, barring some
extraordinary explanation on the part of the County, he is not sure he
understands what they are doing. He questioned how Council could word
an approval and resolve this issue at a later date. He has no problem
with trying to grant them some relief from the standpoint of getting the
plat approval so they can move ahead with the business aspect; however,
he has a real problem with approving the road section, as the County
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designed it, unless they can show him how it is going to work. He
suggested that it be approved with the 108 feet in place, subject to a
review at a later date and an ability of Council to revisit it. The
City Attorney advised Council can amend the plat again at any time.
Mr. Cohn stated that one of the conditions has always been, and
is reflected here, that they would meet the 108 feet on the Thoroughfare
Plan plus the right-of-way that is needed for turn land expansion. Mr.
Bird stated that if they approve the motion as is currently on the floor
it should cover all of that.
Mr. Carlino stated that staff is asking for additional right-
of-way to the Thoroughfare Plan right-of-way based on lanes which have
yet to be determined as a need. The County claims that in a 180 foot
right-of-way they can meet all the traffic needs. He questioned why
they need to provide additional right-of-way.
Mrs. Horenburger stated they have to have some kind of explana-
tion to amend what they approved as a site plan and rezoning.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Carlino stated what
Cedarwood needs to do is get their plat approved and record it. Mr.
Bird stated they can always amend the plat after it is recorded; how-
ever, they will record it with the greatest possible restrictions and
amend it after they have talked to the County.
Mr. Carlino stated another condition of site plan and plat
approval was to provide adequate right-of-way for Congress Avenue to
accommodate the Thoroughfare Plan which was done in plat by dedication
of an additional seven feet. This condition, essentially, was seven
feet of additional right-of-way plus construct right and left turn
lanes. This is a circumstance where they have felt they have met the
condition and the Planning Department is saying something different.
They coordinated with the County, designed and got permitted right and
left turn lanes onto the property and met all the County's requirements.
However, one of the lanes is a through right lane which, in a six lane
section, is common practice. The Planning Department is now asking for
an additional 12 feet of right-of-way so that not only will there be six
lanes, there will also be a right turn. Cedarwood is suggesting that
they not be asked for the additional 12 feet of right-of-way.
Mr. Bird stated this seems to be another item to be adjusted
when they meet with the County.
Mr. Cohn stated it has always been staff's understanding that
the additional right-of-way to be able to put the turn lanes back in is
in fact a County standard. They have imposed this condition on various
projects in the City.
Mr. Carlino stated his client feels that N.W. 18th Street is
not conducive to the Park and he is requesting that Council allow the
name Park of Commerce Boulevard. The Post Office and Fire Department
have to clear this. Mr. Cohn stated that the Fire Department would not
approve this name. Mrs. Horenburger stated that they could have both
the named street and the numbered street.
Mayor Campbell clarified that Mr. Carlino has no problem with
the motion as made except they would like relief from the two conditions
mentioned above. He questioned what the consensus of Council is on this
matter.
Mrs. Horenburger stated they have not resolved all the ques-
tions and issues with the County; however, she feels they should move on
the motion as posed and then Cedarwood can come back and address the two
issues at a later time.
Mr. Carlino noted that there is a typo on Page 2 of the Plan-
ning Department's memorandum. Item 6 should read "$64,594" not
"$65,594".
Mrs. Horenburger amended her motion to reflect the change to
Item 6 that the contribution is $64,594, Mr. Bird amended his Becond.
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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.
28. Desiqnation of Enterprise Zone. Resolution No. 40-86, desig-
nating a locally approved Enterprise Zone in the City and adopting a
program of local participation to be conducted in the Enterprise Zone if
granted State approval, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 40-86 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN "ENTERPRISE ZONE" IN THE
CITY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 290, FLORIDA STATUTES; STATING
THE PURPOSE OF THE DESIGNATION OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE;
ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF LOCAL PARTICIPATION TO BE CONDUCTED
IN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE IF GRANTED STATE APPROVAL; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 40-86 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 40-86,
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.
29. Enterprise Zone Application. Council is to consider approval
of Enterprise Zone application. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the application to the State for an
Enterprise Zone, 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.
30. Final Statement for FY-86/87 Community Development Block Grant
Program. Council is to consider approval of Final Statement of Objec-
tives and Projected Uses of Funds for FY-86/87 Community Development
Block Grant Program. Approval is recommended.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, 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.
31. Rental Rehabilitation Application and Program Description - FY
86/87. Council is to consider approving submission of Rental Rehabili-
tation Application and Program Description for FY 86/87 to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Approval is recommended.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, 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.
32. Statement for Services for Barwick Park. Council is to con-
sider approving payment of invoice to Sanders Planning Group in the
amount of $4,127.99 for services at Barwick Park from August 1, 1985 to
May 31, 1986. Approval is recommended.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned where they are in regard to the
drainage pond. Mr. Weldon, Director of Parks & Recreation, advised they
have monitored it after heavy rains and it seems the percolation is
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better and the water does not seem to be a standing problem.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
33. Tennis Pro Contract. Council is to consider authorizing
execution of a two-year contract between the City and Tennis Profes-
sional Ed Foster from October 1, 1986 to September 30, 1988. Approval
is recommended.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Dougherty stated he does not feel there is much of a
termination clause in the contract. The City Manager stated that the
termination clause moves Mr. Foster from a classified position to a
contract employee. As a classified employee he had complete right of
appeal through the Civil Service Board for any type of disciplinary
action or dismissal. They have never had any kind of real control over
this operation and this contract is the first step.
Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, Mr. Weldon advised the City
can terminate the tennis pro for violations of Civil Service Rules and
Regulations; however, he will not go through the Civil Service and have
the right of appeal.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
34. Fertilizers and Chemicals - Parks & Recreation Department.
Council is to consider award of contracts to the following bidders for
chemicals (pesticides, herbicides and fungicides) used in turf manage-
ment throughout the year:
Southern Mill $5,575.50
Helena Chemical 1,777.70
Sunniland 486.70
Total $7,839.20
Funds are to come from the 1985/86 budget. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Bird moved to award the contract, seconded by Mrs.
Horenburger. 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.
35. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval - Linton Professional
Centre. Council is to consider a request for conditional use and site
plan approval for Linton Professional Centre, a proposed 54,850 square
foot office building in a four-story structure, with drive-thru banking
facilities, located on the north side of Linton Boulevard, between S.W.
10th Avenue and Germantown Road. The Planning Director and Planning and
Zoning Board recommend approval, subject to the following conditions:
(1) That the site plan and conditional use approval be
obtained prior to final plat approval. Concurrent review
may be pursued.
(2) No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued to the
project until such time as the left turn (eastbound) lane
on Linton Boulevard at S.W. 10th Avenue is constructed.
(3) The applicant shall participate in the improvements to
S.W. 10th Avenue including providing a left turn lane
into the center, by extending the southbound left turn
land onto Linton, northward to the entrance. The im-
provements from Linton Boulevard to the entrance shall be
available prior to issuance of C.O. An agreement with
the City, for the funding of improvements for S.W. 10th
Avenue is required.
(4) Road impact fees will be assessed at the time of building
permit based upon the rates established by the County at
that time.
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(5) Improvement plans should indicate proposed bikepath and
sidewalk on Linton Boulevard and S.W. 10th Avenue respec-
tively.
(6) Drainage calculations - signed and sealed by a Profes-
sional Engineer. Approval required prior to final plat
approval.
(7) Provide a twenty-eight (28) foot landscaped setback on
Linton Boulevard.
(8) A ten (10) foot landscaped setback be provided on S.W.
10th Avenue.
(9) Provide a five (5) foot landscaped setback on the north
side of the property.
(10) The main business sign and its location must be approved
by the Building Department and Community Appearance
Board.
(11) The developer shall contribute fifty cents per square
foot for all the office building to be paid to the City
of Delray Beach at the time of issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy, in addition to any other road impact fees
otherwise required. The funds shall be placed into a
Roadway Trust Fund by the City, and transmitted to Palm
Beach County upon establishment by the County of a
special purpose impact fee for the creation of additional
interchange capacity for Interstate 95 within the proj-
ect's area of impact. Should Palm Beach County decide
not to establish such an impact fee, the funds shall be
used by the City for roadway improvements within the
impact area.
Mr. Bird moved for conditional use and site plan approval,
subject to the conditions, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mike Botos, 919 N.W. 2nd Avenue, representing the developer,
stated they have a problem with condition #11. Their objection is that
they cannot distinguish why this particular use, i.e. office buildings,
is required to pay the fee while other types and forms of development
escape it. They feel it is an unfair segregation of this particular
use, is not equitable and the conditional use should be approved without
this condition.
Mr. Bird advised that it was an agreement among three govern-
ment entities that this was a method by which they were going to obtain
the funding to do a needed improvement to relieve traffic pressure in
the area. He does not know whether or not those other entities have
entered into the agreements and are enforcing them; if they are not,
then as far as he is concerned, the City of Delray Beach has no respon-
sibility either to enforce it.
Mayor Campbell stated he agrees that it is inappropriate for
such small parcels. He questioned whether or not it is the consensus of
Council to keep this condition.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels Mr. Botos has a valid point
and that perhaps they need to look at adding other uses at a later date.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that Mr. Bird's point is a good one; if the
other municipalities in the County are not going to participate then
they will be looking at not actually going along with the agreement.
Upon question by Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Bird advised they have been
collecting from other projects; however, they collected the funds with
the proviso that it be paid to the City and the City would hold it until
such time as they can identify that the other governmental entities are
participating. If not, then those funds would be rebated or not col-
lected depending upon the sequence of events.
Mr. Dougherty suggested that perhaps they should leave the
condition as is for the moment as they have an agreement to pay it back
under certain conditions.
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Mayor Campbell stated it appears to be the consensus of Council
to maintain the condition as it is for now.
Mr. Bird asked that staff investigate whether or not other
agencies are collecting this fund so that they can resolve this matter.
Mayor Campbell advised that during the review of the site plans
it was the consensus that the applicant should not have a pole sign and
they have agreed to that.
Mr. Bird amended his motion to include a prohibition on pole
signs, Mrs. Horenburger amended her 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.
36. Final Plat Approval - Linton Professional Centre. Council is
to consider request for final plat approval for Linton Professional
Centre, a proposed 54,850 square foot office building in a four-story
structure, with drive-thru banking facilities, located on the north side
of Linton Boulevard, between S.W. 10th Avenue and Germantown Road. The
Planning Director and Planning and Zoning Board recommend approval
subject to the following conditions:
(1) No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued to the
project until such time as the left turn (eastbound) lane
on Linton Boulevard at S.W. 10th Avenue is constructed.
(2) The applicant shall participate in the improvements to
S.W. 10th Avenue including providing a left turn lane
into the center, by extending the southbound left turn
lane onto Linton, northward to the entrance. An agree-
ment with the City, for the funding of improvements for
S.W. 10th Avenue is required.
(3) Road impact fees will be assessed at the time of building
permit based upon the rates established by the County at
that time.
(4) The developer shall contribute fifty cents per square
foot for all the office building to be paid to the City
of Delray Beach at the time of issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy, in addition to any other road impact fees
otherwise required. The funds shall be placed into a
Roadway Trust Fund by the City, and transmitted to Palm
Beach County upon establishment by the County of a
special purpose impact fee for the creation of additional
interchange capacity for Interstate 95 within the proj-
ect's area of impact. Should Palm Beach County decide
not to establish such an impact fee, the funds shall be
used by the City for roadway improvements within the
impact area.
(5) Provide a district boundary line separator on the site
plan along the north property line to separate the
commercial use from residential use.
(6) That the site plan and conditional use approval be
obtained prior to final plat approval. Concurrent review
may be pursued.
(7) Improvement plans shall indicate proposed bikepath and
sidewalk on Linton Boulevard and S.W. 10th Avenue respec-
tively.
(8) Drainage calculations - signed and sealed by a Profes-
sional Engineer. Approval required prior to final plat
approval.
(9) Over flood connection into proposed 24" RCP -- what
happens if not built? The applicant will address this
question in the drainage study.
(10) Show all driveways/intersections existing or proposed
along 10th Avenue within 150' of subject property includ-
ing the southside of Linton Boulevard.
(11) Utility easement locations on the plat and site plan are
not consistent. Proposed plat indicates their location
to be between 25 feet and 47 feet south of the north
property line. The site plan indicates their location to
be between 40 feet and 52 feet south of the north
property line (5 foot discrepancy).
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Mrs. Horenburger moved for final plat approval, subject to the
conditions, 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.
37. Ordinance No. 51-86 - Amending Zoning Code - Definition of
Hotel and Supplementary Regulations. Ordinance No. 51-86, amending
Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to the definition
of hotel, location of certain accessory uses and signage, is before
Council for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing
will be held August 26th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 51-86:
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, BY
REPEALING SECTION 30-1 "DEFINITIONS", (45) "HOTEL", AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-1 "DEFINITIONS", (45) "HOTEL",
DEFINING HOTELS AND INCLUDING ANCILLARY USES WHICH ARE
TYPICALLY ACCESSORY TO HOTELS; BY REPEALING SECTION 30-17
"SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS" , (R) "HOTELS AND MOTELS" ,
SUBSECTION (2) "LOCATION", AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
30-17 "SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS" , (R) "HOTELS AND
MOTELS" SUBSECTION (2) "LOCATION", REQUIRING ACCESSORY
USES TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE BUILDING UNLESS CONDITIONAL
USE IS OBTAINED; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-17 "SUPPLEMENTARY
REGULATIONS" (R) "HOTELS AND MOTELS" BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (3) "SIGNS" TO PROHIBIT SIGNS DESIGNATING THE
ACCESSORY USES ALLOWED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HOTEL FROM
BEING ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOTEL UNLESS AP-
PROVED AS PART OF ANY CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL OR MODIFI-
CATION FOR THE PRIMARY HOTEL USE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 51-86
on First Reading, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Dougherty stated that this ordinance prohibits kitchens.
He questioned what they would do if someone wished to construct a hotel
which included some efficiency equipment. Mrs. Horenburger stated that
it would then come under a new designation and would not be called a
hotel, it would be called a residential suite.
Mr. Bird advised he is also concerned about the same thing.
There is a move toward hotel apartments and they do have those provi-
sions. According to this definition they would be prohibited and he is
not sure whether they want to do that.
Mr. Cohn advised the reason for prohibiting kitchens in hotels
specifically is that they do not have a density limit. It would ensure
that someone would not come in under the guise of a hotel, put in a lot
of small units and wind up serving as residential units as opposed to
lodging.
The City Attorney stated that when they have a kitchen that is
how they define when they become a dwelling unit.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she would not mind seeing the little
burners or refrigerators in a hotel room; however, she would not like to
have a full fledged kitchen.
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The City Attorney stated perhaps they should have staff look at
the definition of what constitutes a kitchen more so than what consti-
tutes a hotel.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
38. Ordinance No. 52-86 - Amending Zoning Code - Definition of
Boarding and Rooming House. Ordinance No. 52-86, amending Chapter 30
"Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to the definition of board-
ing and rooming house, is before Council for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held August 26th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 52-86:
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, BY
REPEALING SECTION 30-1 "DEFINITIONS", (9) "BOARDING AND
ROOMING HOUSES", AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-1 "DEFINI-
TIONS'' (9) "BOARDING AND ROOMING HOUSES" TO DEFINE THAT A
BOARDING AND ROOMING HOUSE IS A BUILDING USED FOR RESI-
DENTIAL HABITATION AND WHERE MORE THAN ONE OF THE PARTI-
TIONED SECTIONS ARE OCCUPIED BY SEPARATE FAMILIES AND/OR
RENT IS CHARGED SEPARATELY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL ROOMS OR
PARTITIONED AREAS OCCUPIED BY THE RENTER OR OCCUPANT;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 52-86
on First Reading, 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.
39. Ordinance No. 53-86 - Amending Code - Water and Sewer Charges.
Ordinance No. 53-86, amending Chapter 29 "Water and Sewers" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to service charge for returned checks, turning on
of service, owner responsible for charges and resuming service after
discontinuance for delinquency, is before Council for consideration on
First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held August 26th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 53-86:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 29, "WATER AND SEWERS"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 29-1 "SERVICE CHARGE FOR
RETURNED CHECKS" BY AMENDING THE SERVICE CHARGE FOR
RETURNED CHECKS TO INCREASE THE FEE FROM FIVE DOLLARS
($5.00) TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($15.00); BY AMENDING SECTION
29-20 "TURNING ON OF SERVICE" BY REQUIRING IDENTIFICA-
TION; BY AMENDING SECTION 29-24 "OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR
CHARGES" BY ADDING A PROVISION UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW
AND DEFINING DELINQUENT CHARGES TO INCLUDE COLLECTION
COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION
29-25 "RESUMING SERVICE AFTER DISCONTINUANCE FOR DELIN-
QUENCY'' BY REQUIRING AN ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT; BY AMENDING
SECTION 29-64 "TIME AND METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SERVICE
CHARGE" BY ADDING A PROVISION UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW
AND DEFINING DELINQUENT CHARGES TO INCLUDE COLLECTION
COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES; 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. 53-86 on First
Reading, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
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Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 3
to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Weatherspoon stated, with regard to the check increase, he
feels that the City should not be in a position to make money and the
fee should be what it costs the City, administratively, to return the
check.
Dave Huddleston, Finance Director, advised that it is costing
the City approximately $13.60 to process returned checks. The fee
currently being charged is the lowest; the other cities fees run from
$10 to $18.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mr. Huddleston explained the
procedures taken by the City when a check is returned.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he understands they have a mechanism in
place that once an account is closed, and someone comes in to apply
again to be turned on, that they can cross reference to see if that
person has had a delinquent account. He suggested that perhaps they
should also notify the property owner that there is a delinquent account
and possibly help eliminate some of the lapsed accounts.
Mayor Campbell clarified that Mr. Weatherspoon is suggesting
that staff and the administration look at alternate methods, such as he
indicated, and that they not impose the additional double deposit.
Mayor Campbell stated that he agrees with Mr. Weatherspoon. He does not
feel it will make that much difference, except create a hardship on the
lowest economic sector, and will not solve the problem.
Mr. Huddleston stated they reviewed the various ways to go
about this. They looked at raising all deposits but felt that it was
not fair to penalize those people who have paid on a current basis and
they looked at having only the property owner come in and put up a
deposit but that would cause a great deal of inconvenience to the owners
who are not living in the area.
Mr. Bird stated this ordinance may not help solve the problem
but it is a start. He is prepared to pass it on first reading, and let
staff and Mr. Weatherspoon look at it to try and come up with a better
alternative. In the interim, they have some procedure in place and part
of what they need to do is to get the returned check amount to an
appropriate level so that they are covering their costs.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Clerk
ATTEST:
MAYOR
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of said City Council of August 12, 1986, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Council on
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