06-25-85 JUNE 25, 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the
Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 25, 1985.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird
Council Member Marie Horenburger
Council Member Arthur Jackel
Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - Acting City Manager Robert A. Barcinski
and City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Dr. Wallace Mast, Church
of the Palms.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. ~rs. Horenburger moved for approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of June 11, 1985 and the Special Meeting of June 4,
1985, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
5.a.1. Mr. Robert French, representing the Coalition for Good
Government, read a statement relative to the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan. They are requesting that Council immediately declare a moratorium
on any changes to the Comprehensive Plan and, within legal limits, halt
further c~mercial development which would accelerate projected problems
until adequate time has been given to intelligent and substantive
studies. Council should also look at the recommendations submitted by
the Comprehensive Land Use Advisory Committee and listen to the opinions
of the citizens. The Coalition would like a response to this request at
the next regular Council meeting; at that time, if Council feels their
recommendations lack sufficient merit the Coalition stands ready to
bring the request to the public by means of a referendum.
Mayor Campbell stated he hopes that Mr. French could pass
his remarks on to the County Commission. At a meeting held between the
City Council, County Commission and the Planning Department, this was a
matter of great concern to everyone and the County committed themselves
to working with the various staffs on coming up with a preliminary
report and answer by June 17th. That has now been delayed and held in
abeyance which causes him some concern.
Mayor Campbell further stated that the Consultant, who was
hired to conduct a study to get public input, will also be assisting the
Comprehensive Land Use Advisory Committee in their general revision of
the Land Use Plan.
Mr. Bird questioned if it would be appropriate to direct Mr.
French to make his presentation to the Advisory Committee. They could
then review the Coalition's request and make their recommendations to
Council at next week's workshop meeting.
5.a.2. Mrs. Helen Coopersmith, representing the Progressive Res-
idents of Delray (PROD), stated they believe growth and progress is
important, but only in moderation. She questioned what is the use of
appointing an Advisory Committee whose work is not completed and yet
Council approves zoning changes. PROD feel they are not being unrea-
sonable in requesting a moratorium on zoning changes and building per-
mits until the Land Use Committee completes its assignment and comes
through with its findings.
Mayor Campbell advised, with regard to the Delint Center,
that there was no formal opposition from the County Commission, nor was
there any opposition from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
5.a.3. Mr. James Bowen, 116 Marine Way, stated he feels Council did
not pay enough attention to the traffic problem on Linton Boulevard when
they approved the Delint Center. He also feels a moratorium is needed
to stop any more rezoning.
5.a.4. Mrs. Phyllis Plume, Chairman of the Citizens Land Use Advi-
sory Committee, advised that they will be meeting for eight consecutive
weeks starting tomorrow at 1:00 P.M., in the Planning Conference Room.
She stated the public is welcome to come to these meetings and make
comments.
5.a.5. Mr. Roy Simon, 201 N.W. llth Street, stated at the meeting
held on May 28th, Council approved a moratorium on the SC zoning dis-
trict on Federal Highway, which would make all automobile service and
repair centers conditional use as opposed to permitted use. He ques-
tioned what the intent of Council was at that time with regard to the
effective date.
Mr. Bird clarified his intent was not for it to apply to
properties which were then in use or zoned for dealerships, but to
prohibit additional uses which would not go through the Planning and
Zoning site plan review process. It was also to be effective as of May
28th.
Mr. Simon stated his problem is that he has a client who
wishes to enlarge his existing dealership facility on existing land.
However, the Building Department is not issuing permits to anyone within
the SC district.
Mr. Bird moved to clarify his motion made on May 28th that
if a parcel is under 5,000 square feet in size a moratorium will apply,
if it is over 5,000 square feet it would go through site plan approval
anyway and would be allowed to go through the process. If it is an
improvement to an overall site, which is already designated for an auto-
motive use, they would be allowed to improve it, seconded by Mrs.
Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5.a.6. Mr. Richard Corriston, 517 Sandpiper Circle, representing
the Country Manors Association, stated they are being sued by Denn-
tronics because they would not allow them to enter into their sub-
division with cable television lines. He stated the Association needs
clarification of the City's franchise with the company with regard to
their correct name, their legal rights to come into a subdivision if no
one has requested service, and the date the franchise was granted.
Mayor Campbell advised that if Mr. Corriston contacts the
City Attorney's Office tomorrow he will be able to get the information
requested.
5.a.7. Mr. Dan Burns, Dan Burns Oldsmobile, questioned if his
property will be affected by the SC zoning change as he wishes to make
some improvements to his property.
Mr. Bird stated the intent of his motion would allow Mr.
Burns to request a permit; however, depending on the improvement he may
need a site plan modification.
Mr. Burns stated he is trying to beautify the rear of his
property and questioned if Council would object to him placing grass and
plants on the right-of-way. Council concurred they would have no prob-
lem with that.
5.a.8. Mr. Tom Haenlon, 613 N.E. 4th Street, reported on the con-
dition of the beach and stated he feels nothing has been accomplished
within the past year to correct some of the problems.
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5.b.1. Mrs. Horenburger requested a consensus of Council to discuss
the subject of impact fees for fire emergency services and schools at
their next workshop meeting.
It was the consensus of Council to place this on the next
workshop agenda.
5.b.2. Mrs. Horenburger stated Mr. Irwin Ives, a member of the
Beautification Committee, has talked to staff about the possibility of
placing several small plastic signs on the beach with regard to the
planting of palm trees. They have rethought this issue and are sug-
gesting that a small bronze plaque which could read "In appreciation of
the Beautification Committee Coconut Palm Replanting Project" and the
year it was started, be placed on the large coral rock on the beach,
which already has a commemorative plaque on it. She requested staff look
into this suggestion.
5.b.3. Mrs. Horenburger requested a consensus of Council to discuss
North Federal Highway at the Flea Market area at the next workshop
meeting and to explore the possibility of a Task Force to study the
traffic problems and solutions.
Mayor Campbell suggested this could be an item for the Land
Use Committee to study as it is well within the perameters of the Land
Use Plan.
5.b.4. Mr. Jackel stated he read an article in last week's News/
Sun-Sentinel regarding low cost housing in Delray. For four years they
have done nothing about low cost housing in the City and he feels they
should take up the subject once more. The City owns approximately 15
acres of land in the south end of the City which could be used. He
suggested Council ask the Acting City Manager to contact the Delray
Beach Housing Authority and ask them to draw up a plan for the 15 acres
and present it through the proper channels.
Mayor Campbell stated he agrees that they do need to ask the
Housing Authority to investigate this matter.
Mr. Bird stated it is his understanding that the City,
basically, holds the responsibility for the mortgage payments which are
due on places like Carver Estates and are being met through Section 8
money. Before he is prepared to vote "yes" on this suggestion he would
like to know what kind of overhead they are looking at as a community
and the potential liability should some portion or all of the Section 8
money dry up. Secondly, it is his understanding that additional Section
8 money is not currently available, nor does there appear to be any
likelihood for it. This could change what can be built as the people
who need to be housed would have to be able to pay for it.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated to him low cost housing means sub-
sidized housing. He feels there is a need for that and moderate hous-
ing. He feels that having the Acting City Manager formally ask the
Housing Authority to come up with a plan will speed up the process.
5.b.5. Mayor Campbell stated an element which has been discussed by
Council many times has been code enforcement and how to enforce the code
where there is overcrowded housing situations; the people who suffer
most from this are the people being taken advantage of by unscrupulous
landlords. He was sent a clipping from a newspaper in Gainesville and
one of the ways they deal with this same situation is that whenever
there is more than one non-related family on the premises they require,
in advance, a landlord permit. This has allowed them, through code
enforcement, to shut down places if there is no permit; it also gives
the City an opportunity, before the permit is issued, to make sure there
is sufficient sanitary facilities, adequate rooms, no fire hazards, etc.
He would like to turn this information over to the City Attorney for his
consideration.
5.b.6. Mayor Campbell reported on Mr. Pennington's condition and
advised he is doing very well and should be back to work very soon.
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5.b.7. Mayor Campbell stated that for some time they have been
looking at the possibility of getting the Delray Beach Elementary School
site for some civic or other good use. The School Board has been under
a mandate to close that school and is looking for a new site west of
1-95; they would like to open a new school in the fall of 1986 and begin
the planning for their budget for 85-86. He has been in contact with a
developer about getting a donation of 15 acres of his property, which is
zoned R-1AA, for a school site and in exchange the City would look into
rezoning the balance of his property. This would cause no net increase
in units; however, it would mean that instead of building single family
homes on the balance of the property he would build a mixed use such as
townhomes or zero lot line homes. Also, since the Delray Elementary
would be considered a donation for, ultimately, a recreational purpose
they could waive the recreational impact fee on the units to be built on
the developer's property. In his opinion, this makes a very favorable
offer to a developer to entice him to make the donation of the 15 acres.
Council cannot contract zone nor bind themselves, however, it may be a
good idea to give the developer some kind of indication as to whether or
not they would like to proceed the negotiations on this point.
Mr. Jackel stated, without seeing the whole package, he
cannot commit himself one way or the other. He suggested they place
this item on the next workshop meeting for further discussion.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she feels this is an excellent idea
and would be very encouraging in this matter. Mr. Weatherspoon con-
curred with Mrs. Horenburger.
It was the consensus of Council to have this placed on the
workshop agenda.
5.c.1. The City Attorney advised Council has been furnished a copy
of an Interlocal Agreement for the 2¢ Gas Tax. The Statutes provide
that a specific formula goes into place on July 1st if the County Com-
mission has not come to an agreement with the municipalities. He ex-
plained how the alternative formula before Council was based and stated
this formula will probably mean more money for the City.
Mr. Jackel moved to approve the proposed Interlocal Agree-
ment for the addition of 2¢ Gas Tax and to authorize the City Manager to
execute same, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
5.c.2. The City Attorney stated the Delray Shores Professional
Plaza has a current SAD zoning. Mr. McCullough, owner of the property,
has entered into agreements, with a closing date of July 1st, to sell
two of his units to a medical and a dental laboratory; this was under
the theory that they were medical offices and permitted in the SAD
district. After review by the Planning Department and his office, it
has been determined that they would not fall within that category since
laboratories are listed as separate uses in other sections of the Code.
A request has been made that Council permit the closings to go forward
and the uses be allowed, under certain conditions. The developer has
agreed to apply to the City to amend the SAD to include medical and
dental laboratories in the conditional uses approved on the basis that
they are a non-impacting addition. He would also agree to apply for a
rezoning from SAD to POI. If neither of these proposals was adopted
finally by Council, then the developer would agree to repurchase the two
units and the users would have to move out.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she believes the POI zoning does not
permit dental laboratories. She views dental labs as small manufac-
turing plants which need special equipment that is noisy; this Plaza is
close to residences which would be inappropriate.
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Mr. Robert McCullou~h, owner of the Delray Beach Profes-
sional Plaza, advised he has observed the operation of the dental lab
and the only thing required that would be different from a medical
office is a small vent for the heat involved with the kiln; there is no
heavy equipment or unusual noise involved. Upon question by Mr. Bird,
Mr. McCullough advised the closest residence is approximately 500 feet
from where this lab would be.
The City Attorney advised that all Mr. McCullough needs is a
modification to the SAD zoning; however, the City would like to convert
to a POI in order to eliminate another SAD.
Mr. Bird stated he would agree with the City Attorney that
to eliminate one more SAD would be preferable to changing the uses
permitted; however, that is assuming that labs are permitted in the POI.
The City Attorney clarified that Mr. McCullough is request-
ing that the Council permit him, through an agreement, to draw temporary
certificates of occupancy and occupational licenses and allow those uses
to open up. If his request for the change to the SAD does not get ap-
proved by Council, then he would agree to purchase back the units and he
would figure out some mechanism to assure that the uses did go away.
Mayor Campbell stated he would not be in favor of issuing
any temporary c.o.'s and does not feel this is the best way to handle
the situation.
Mr. Robert Cohn, Planning Director, advised he has had a
chance to review the zoning code and medical and dental laboratories are
not permitted within the POI zoning district.
Mr. Jackel moved to grant a temporary certificate of oc-
cupancy for the dental and medical laboratories and authorize entering
into an agreement between Delray Shores Professional Plaza, Inc., and
the City, under the terms and conditions as outlined, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - No; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
Mr. Bird suggested that Mr. Cohn review the prohibition as
it currently exists under POI and see if, perhaps, a square footage
limitation would make small laboratories an acceptable use.
5.d.1. The Acting City Manager requested that Item 7 be removed
from the Agenda. This will be rescheduled for the meeting on July 9th.
5.d.2. The Acting City Manager advised Council has been furnished a
memorandum from Mr. Johnson to Mr. Pennington. Last week Council
awarded a bid for a cart storage facility at the Municipal Golf Course;
however, the information was inaccurate. He is requesting that Council
rescind the award to Walker Gregory and reaward the contract to the low
bidder, West Construction Company.
Mr. Bird moved that the contract with Walker Gregory be
rescinded and that a contract be extended to West Construction in the
amount of $42,850, funds to come from the Insurance proceeds, seconded
by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. Mayor Campbell requested that Item 18 on the Consent Agenda
be removed and placed as first item on the Regular Agenda.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the agenda with the
removal of Item 7 and Item 18 to be placed as first item on the Regular
Agenda, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
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Mr. Bird left the Council Chambers at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Ordinance No. 53-85 - Chan~in~ the City's Land Use Plan
Designation (Kaufman). Ordinance No. 53-85, relative to changing the
City's Land Use Plan Designation in the Comprehensive Plan for a 0.87-
acre parcel from MF-6 (Multiple Family) to C (Commercial), located on
the east side of South Federal Highway, between South Delray Shopping
Center and Dumar Plaza, 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 53-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE CITY'S LAND USE PLAN DESIG-
NATION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE EAST ONE HALF
(E½) OF LOT 13 AND LOTS 14 THROUGH 22, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK
28, DEL-RATON PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND
FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
14, PAGE 10, FROM MF-6 MULTIPLE FAMILY TO C-COMMERCIAL.
SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
BETWEEN SOUTH DELRAY SHOPPING PLAZA AND DUMAR PLAZA;
AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 53-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
53-85 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
9. Ordinance No. 52-85 - Kaufman Annexation. Ordinance No.
~-85, relative to annexing a 1.389-acre parcel subject to GC (General
Commercial) District, located on the east side of South Federal Highway
between South Delray Shopping Center and Dumar Plaza, 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 52-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOTS
6 THROUGH 22, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 28, LESS THE WEST 38 FEET
OF LOTS 6 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 28, TOGETHER WITH
A PORTION OF ABANDONED ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING ADJACENT
THERETO, A PORTION OF THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 28
AND A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AVENUE J LYING
ADJACENT TO BLOCK 28, ALL LYING AND BEING IN DEL-RATON
PARK SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 10,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF
SAID CITY. SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BETWEEN SOUTH DELRAY SHOPPING
PLAZA AND DUMAR PLAZA; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID
CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THERE-
OF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 52-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book) .
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 52-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
10. Ordinance No. 59-85 - Amending Code - Nuisances on Property.
Ordinance No. 59-85, amending Chapter 13, "Health and Sanitation" of the
Code of Ordinances reducing the time from 14 days to 10 days for
owner(s) of land to remove the condition causing the nuisance on the
land, 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 59-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "HEALTH AND SANITA-
TION'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, "NUISANCES ON
PROPERTY", SECTION 13-16, "DESIGNATION OF ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER; NOTICE OF VIOLATION REQUIRED; CONTENT OF SUCH
NOTICE", SUBSECTION (b)(2), TO PROVIDE THAT OWNER(S) OF
THE LAND SHALL HAVE TEN DAYS TO REMOVE THE CONDITION
CAUSING THE NUISANCE ON THE LAND; AND BY AMENDING SECTION
13-17, "FORM OF NOTICE", TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT OWNER(S) OF
THE LAND SHALL HAVE TEN DAYS TO REMOVE THE CONDITION
CAUSING THE NUISANCE ON THE LAND; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 59-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 59-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
11. Ordinance No. 60-85 - Amending Code - Fire Code Exemptions.
Ordinance No. 60-85, amending Chapter 11, "Fire Protection and Pre-
vention'' of the Code of Ordinances to provide exemptions from retro-
active provisions of our Fire Codes other than the State minimum code,
is before Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior
to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Read-
ing, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 60-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11, "FIRE PROTECTION AND
PREVENTION", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTION 11-21,
"MODIFICATIONS IN CODE", AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION
11-21, "CODE EXEMPTIONS", TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS TO THE
FIRE CODE OTHER THAN STATE MINIMUM CODES UPON THE AP-
PLICATION OF THE OWNER OR AGENT OF THE OWNER; PROVIDING
THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH SUCH EXEMPTIONS CAN BE
GRANTED; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 60-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida.
Mrs. Elaine Roberts, 312 North Swinton Avenue, stated she
has been asked by Mr. Cohen, member of the Code Enforcement Board, to
have a question clarified. At the CEB meeting this afternoon there was
a case where the Bill Wallace Ford property has been cited for not
having smoke detectors in his building. Mr. Wallace contends his build-
ing was built according to County code requirements and Mr. Cohen was
questioning whether this ordinance would grandfather in the Bill Wallace
situation.
The City Attorney advised it is his understanding that the
property was not built in compliance with any code. This ordinance
would not necessarily exempt Bill Wallace.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 60-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor Horenburger took the chair.
12. Ordinance No. 61-85 - Amending Code - Fire Hydrants. Ordi-
nance No. 61-85, amending Chapter 29 "Water and Sewers" of the Code of
Ordinances eliminating hydrant meters and upgrading the rates for fire
hydrant use, 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 61-85:
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 ARTICLE II, "WATER SERVICE", SECTION
29-17, "USE OF WATER FROM HYDRANTS", TO PROVIDE THAT A
UTILITY BILLING DIVISION EMPLOYEE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
THE UTILITY BILLING/CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR MAY
CONSENT TO THE USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS, THAT A MINIMUM
DEPOSIT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR THE
USE OF SUCH FIRE HYDRANT, THAT A MINIMUM DAILY CHARGE OF
EIGHT DOLLARS FOR INSIDE CITY USE AND TEN DOLLARS FOR
OUTSIDE CITY USE SHALL BE REQUIRED, AND THAT SHOULD THE
AMOUNT OF WATER TO BE USED BE PREDETERMINED TO EXCEED THE
MINIMUM DAILY CHARGE, THE UTILITY BILLING/CUSTOMER SER-
VICE SUPERVISOR MAY REQUIRE THE USER TO APPLY FOR A WATER
METER; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 61-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 61-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Vice-Mayor Horenburger - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
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Mayor Campbell returned to the Council Chambers at this
time.
13. Ordinance No. 62-85 - Amendin~ Code - Handicapped Parking.
Ordinance No. 62-85, amending Chapter 26, "Traffic" of the Code of
Ordinances establishing that it shall be a violation for any person to
park in a handicapped parking space without a valid permit and estab-
lishing certain penalties, 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 Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 62-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26, "TRAFFIC", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, "STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING",
DIVISION 3.5, "PARKING METER ZONES", SECTION 26-29,
"VIOLATIONS", BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (f), TO ESTAB-
LISH THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL AND A VIOLATION FOR ANY
PERSON TO PARK A VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPACE DESIGNATED
FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING WITHOUT DISPLAYING A VALID PERMIT
FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING; BY AMENDING SECTION 26-71,
"PENALTIES", TO PROVIDE A FIVE DOLLAR PENALTY FOR PERSONS
WHO PARK THEIR VEHICLE ACROSS ANY LINE OR MARKING OF A
PARKING METER SPACE OR IN SUCH POSITION THAT THE VEHICLE
SHALL NOT BE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA, TO
PROVIDE A TEN DOLLAR PENALTY FOR CERTAIN PARKING VIOLA-
TIONS, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS AND NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR PER-
SONS WHO DEPOSIT ANY SLUGS, DEVICE OR METAL SUBSTANCE, OR
OTHER SUBSTITUTE FOR LAWFUL COINS IN ANY PARKING METER,
AND ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (c) TO PROVIDE A FIFTY DOLLAR
FINE FOR THE FIRST VIOLATION, A SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR FINE
FOR THE SECOND VIOLATION, AND A ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR FINE
OR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW FOR THE THIRD OR
MORE VIOLATION FOR ANY PERSON PARKING A VEHICLE IN A
PARKING SPACE DESIGNATED FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING; PRO-
VIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 62-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida.
Mrs. Alice Finst, 707 Place Tavant, stated she feels there
might be another way of handling this rather than having a $10 fine for
being two minutes late to your parking meter. She suggested that a $5
fine be initiated and if the car is still there when the meter person
comes back then another $5 fine can be given. She feels $10 is very
strict.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 62-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
14. Ordinance No. 63-85 - Amendin~ Code - Board of Construction
Appeals Jurisdiction. Ordinance No. 63-85, amending Chapter 9, "Build-
ings and Construction" of the Code of Ordinances to conform the sections
of the unsafe building ordinance which permits appeals to the Board of
Construction Appeals with the provisions of Article XVII which set out
the jurisdiction of the Board, 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 sched-
uled to be held at this time.
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The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 63-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION'', ARTICLE XVII, "BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION AP-
PEALS", BY AMENDING SECTION 9-568, "RIGHTS, POWERS,
PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES", SUBSECTION (a), "APPEALS", TO
PROVIDE THAT APPEALS OF ARTICLE XIII, "ELIMINATION OR
REPAIR OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS", SHALL BE MADE TO THE BOARD
OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS; PROVIDING THAT A NOTICE OF AN
APPEAL UNDER ARTICLE XIII NEED ONLY BE FILED WITH THE
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 63-85 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 63-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Campbell requested that Item 20 be passed over tonight
as there may be another board which Mr. Jackson may be more suited for
and he would like the opportunity to discuss it with him.
The following items are to be considered by Council as the
Consent Agenda:
15. Tent Permit Request - Goldcoast All American Soap Box Derby.
Council is to consider a request for a 40x100 foot tent to be erected at
Scarlett O'Hara's parking lot, 335 East Linton Boulevard for the s6ap
box derby event on July 5 and July 6, 1985. Approval is recommended.
16. Request for Solicitation of Funds - Palm Beach TRY Center.
Council is to consider approving solicitation of funds on June 29, 1985.
Approval is recommended.
17. Request for Solicitation of Funds - Delray Beach Fire-
fighters Benevolent Association. Council is to consider approving
solicitation of funds on July 27, 1985. Approval is recommended.
19. Lease of Transfer Station. Council is to consider an amend-
ment to the lease agreement between the City and the Palm Beach County
Solid Waste Authority for the Transfer Station.
21. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewers and Water Utilities. Resolu-
tion No. 55-85, accepting all sanitary' sewers and water utilities as
operational as recorded in the plat of South Delray Shopping Center,
Phase II, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 55-85 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING ALL THE SANITARY SEWERS AND
WATER UTILITIES INSTALLED IN SOUTH DELRAY SHOPPING CEN-
TER, PHASE II AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 51, PAGE 54 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS OPERA-
TIONAL AND SETTING THE INITIAL SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES
AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES TO BE IMPOSED FOR THE SERVICES
AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY SAID UTILITIES; PROVIDING
THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL NOT DISCHARGE THE DEVELOPER
FROM STRICT PERFORMANCE; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE FOR
AND REPAIRS BY THE DEVELOPER FOR ONE YEAR.
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(Copy of Resolution No. 55-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda,
with the exception of Item 18 to be placed as first item on the Regular
Agenda and Item 20 to be postponed to the next regular meeting, seconded
by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. Conditional Use, Site Plan Approval - 25 Seabreeze. Council
is to consider a request for conditional use and site plan approval for
25 Seabreeze, a proposed 9,425 square foot office development in a
four-story structure to allow the use of adjacent RM-15 property for
off-street parking, located on the east side of Seabreeze Avenue, bet-
ween Atlantic Avenue and Lowry Street. This was approved 4-0 by the
Planning and Zoning Board, subject to the following conditions and that
the platting requirements be waived:
(1) Engineering Division's memorandum of October 8,
1984, which states:
(a) Platting is required;
(b) Use signs and markings to indicate one-way
flow;
(c) Sidewalk is required, unless
waived by the Planning and Zoning Board.
(2) That the City Council grant a waiver for this
project from the provision of Sec. 24-4(0) which
would otherwise require that it be platted.
(3) That the existing sanitary sewer line off Sea-
breeze Avenue be used for this project.
(4) That before a building permit is issued, the
property owner shall comply with Sec.
30-18(B)(4)(g)(3) of the Zoning Code which
requires that an agreement be entered into tying
that area that will be used for parking to the
rest of the site, probably through a Unity of
Title.
(5) That the only conditional use to be approved
hereunder is an alternate off-street parking
area consisting of approximately eleven (11)
parking spaces for this office building.
(6) That the two (2) five foot utility easements be
abandoned before receiving final plat approval.
(7) That all improvements be completed in accordance
with the approved site plans.
(8) That the time limitation of this approval be
eighteen (18) months pursuant to Section
30-21(E) and Section 30-22(E) of the Zoning
Code.
Mayor Campbell stated he has not had a chance to review this
site plan and is concerned about a four-story building being constructed
in this area.
Mr. Robert Cohn presented the site plan to Council for
review. It was noted that this building will be constructed next to the
Spanish River Hotel.
Mr. Bird moved to approve conditional use, site plan ap-
proval for 25 Seabreeze-, subject to the memorandum dated June 19 from
the Planning Department and a waiver of the platting requirements,
seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion passed with a 4 to
1 vote.
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22. Appointment - Board of Construction Appeals. Council is to
consider the appointment of a member to the Board of Construction Ap-
peals (Master Plumber) to the unexpired term of Russell Warren ending
January 8, 1986.
Mr. Bird moved to appoint George Norton to the Board of
Construction Appeals to the unexpired term of Russell Warren ending
January 8, 1986, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Jackel suggested they also appoint a Master Electrician
at this time as there is a vacancy on the Board for that position.
Mr. Bird moved to amend the agenda to include the appoint-
ment of any member to the Board of Construction Appeals, seconded by Mr.
Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mr. Bird moved to appoint Patrick Keen as a Master Electri-
cian to the Board of Construction Appeals, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
23. Appointments - Downtown Development Authority. Council is
to consider the appointments of two members to the Downtown Development
Authority to terms expiring July 1, 1988.
Mrs. Connie Tuttle, Chairman of the Downtown Development
Authority, advised the DDA is recommending the reappointment of Fred
Devitt and the appointment of Robert Costin.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to reappoint Fred Devitt and appoint
Robert Costin to the Downtown Development Authority, seconded by Mr.
Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
24. Appointment - Board of Adjustment. Council is to consider
the appointment of one regular member to the Board of Adjustment to the
unexpired term of Matthew Gracey, Jr., ending March 15, 1987.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to appoint Bruce Larsen from an
alternate member to a regular member to the Board of Adjustment to the
unexpired term of Matthew Gracey, Jr., ending March 15, 1987, seconded
by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird -
Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
25. Beach Committee. Resolution No. 56-85, establishing the
Beach Committee, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 56-85 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A BEACH
COMMITTEE AND OUTLINING THE DUTIES OF SUCH COMMITTEE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 56-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
56-85, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
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26. Appointments - Beach Committee. Council is to consider
appointing members to the Beach Committee.
After Council discussion, the following names were suggested
as members to the Beach Committee:
William Koch, III (Chamber of Commerce)
Pat Duane (North Beach)
Betty Matthews (South Beach)
Lynn Caldwell (West of Intracoastal)
Irwin Ives (West of 1-95)
Mr. Bird moved to appoint the above named persons to the
Beach Committee, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
27. Site Plan Approval - Rainberry Bay Clubhouse No. 2. Council
is to consider a request for site plan approval for Rainberry Bay Club-
house No. 2, a proposed 13,500 square foot recreation complex, located
within the Rainberry Bay Development on the north side of Lake Ida Road,
between Davis Road and Barwick Road. This was approved 4-0 by the
Planning and Zoning Board, subject to the following conditions:
(1) That proper assurances be made to the Associa-
tion that additional parking will be constructed
should the a~lount of parking shown on the Site
Plan prove inadequate. Such legal document
shall be approved by the City Attorney and
recorded in the public records prior to receipt
of a building permit.
(2) Lawn care shall be from a source other than City
Water (Director of Utilities' memorandum of
April 16, 1985).
(3) One additional tree is required on the western
property line so as not to exceed the maximum
spacing of sixty (60) feet required between
trees for buffering adjacent properties. (City
Horticulturist's memorandum of May 13, 1985).
(4) Platting is required.
(5) An enclosure a minimum of 48 inches in height
with a latch is required around the pool.
(6) That all improvements be completed in accordance
with the approved site plans, except as modified
by the conditions outlined above.
(7) That the time limitation of this approval be
eighteen (18) months, pursuant to Section
30-22(E) of the Zoning Code.
Mr. Jackel left the Council Chambers at this time due to a
voting conflict on the basis that he is a resident of the area in ques-
tion.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for site plan approval for Rainberry
Bay Clubhouse No. 2, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
The City Attorney stated, under the memorandum from the
Planning Department, his office is to draft a legal document which will
take care of the parking situation. It is his position that the deter-
mination as to whether the parking is inadequate ought to be made by
City staff, not the Association, and suggested that that condition of
the memorandum be modified.
Mr. Bird questioned if, philosophically, that is appro-
priate; the only people who can be abused are the people who live there
and he cannot think of anyone better qualified to decide what they want
than the residents who are going to have to put up with it.
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The City Attorney advised the reason he is making this
request is because, currently, the Association has votes that are held
in the majority by the developer. If the developer decides not to build
the parking lot then he can vote not to build it.
A representative for the developer advised he will not
exercise his voting rights on this item and has already taken steps to
take the additional 13 parking places recommended for the future and put
them in now.
Mrs. Horenburger amended her motion to include that the 13
parking spaces be provided immediately, upon approval, Mr. Weatherspoon
amended his second. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - (Abstained); Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
~r. Jackel returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
28. Relocation for Computer Placement. Council is to consider
office relocation for computer placement.
Mayor Campbell stated it is his personal opinion that they
are going to have to relocate the City Attorney's office sooner than
they think as there are several items under consideration which would
necessitate an increase in his staff.
The Acting City Manager stated Mr. Pennington's thoughts on
moving the City Attorney's office were as a permanent solution, until
there is the possibility of having the Police Station to relocate other
departments.
Mr. Bird recommended that they remand this item back to Mr.
Pennington to make sure he has taken all the issues, with regard to the
City Attorney's office, into account.
Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, the Acting City Manager
advised the computer will be delivered as soon as the space is avail-
able. However, if they do not place the order before June 30th they will
lose the discount which will amount to approximately $55,000.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she has some reservations about
moving the City Attorney's office off the premises, especially if he
will be getting more into the Code Enforcement and other areas. If
there are any other alternatives she would like to see them pursued.
Mayor Campbell stated if the potential expansion of the City
Attorney's office requires a relocation within this building or else-
where, he would like to make sure that they will not be paying double.
If Mr. Pennington feels his recommendation is the best allocation of
space, he would be willing to go along with it. However, he would like
the Acting City Manager to relate to Mr. Pennington the other possibil-
ities.
29. Ordinance No. 56-85 - Amendin~ Code - Addin~ Financial In-
stitutions as Additional Permitted Use. Ordinance No. 56-85, amending
Ordinance No. 16-79 to add Financial Institutions as an additional
permitted use, is before Council for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held July 9th.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 56-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16-79 BY AMENDING
SECTION 2(a) TO ADD NUMBER (33) FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,
EXCLUDING DRIVE-THRU; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
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Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 56-85 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passe~
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Bird questioned if they discussed with the applicant the
possibility of rezoning this property to some category other than SAD.
Mr. Robert Cohn stated the possibility of rezoning to Gen-
eral Commercial was discussed. Knight Enterprises thought that was a
good idea and will be proceeding with a rezoning on the property.
However, in this particular case, there was an error by the Building
Department in issuing a permit for a renovation for a financial institu-
tion, not realizing that it was not a specifically permitted use in that
particular SAD.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Council Chambers at this time.
30. Ordinance No. 57-85 - Zonin~ Ordinance Amendment - Canopies~
~arquees and Covered Walkways. Ordinance No. 57-85, amending Chapter 30
"Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances to allow canopies, marquees and
covered walkways to be placed over the front and side street setbacks
and to extend into the right-of-way when approved by City Council in the
GC, SC, LC and CBD zoning districts, is before Council for consideration
on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held July 9th.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 57-85:
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 30-11 "GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT"
(E) "BUILDING SETBACKS", SUBSECTION (1) "MINIMUM SET-
BACKS" TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ,
COUNCIL CANOPIES, MARQUEES, AND COVERED WALKWAYS MAY
EXCEED MINIMUM SETBACKS AND EXTEND INTO THE RIGHT-OF WAY;
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-12 "SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT", (E) "BUILDING SETBACKS", SUBSECTION (1) "MIN-
IMUM SETBACKS" TO PROVIDE THAT UPON APPROVAL OF THE CITY
COUNCIL CANOPIES, MARQUEES, AND COVERED WALKWAYS MAY
EXCEED MINIMUM SETBACKS AND EXTEND INTO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY;
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-13 "CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DIS-
TRICT'', (E) "BUILDING SETBACKS", TO DELETE THE WORDS "TEN
(10) FEET" IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH AND TO PROVIDE THAT
UPON APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL CANOPIES, MARQUEES, AND
COVERED WALKWAYS MAY EXTEND INTO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY; BY
A~NDING SECTION 30-13.1 "LC (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DIS-
TRICT'', (E) "BUILDING SETBACKS" TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE
APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL CANOPIES, MARQUEES, AND
COVERED WALKWAYS MAY EXCEED MINIMUM SETBACKS AND EXTEND
INTO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 57-85 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
The City Attorney advised he would like to add a provision
to the Sections of this ordinance. They are going to require that, in
addition to Council approval, they enter into some kind of agreement
with the City that requires for maintenance, liability, etc., for the
canopies.
Mr. Bird amended his motion as advised by the City Attorney,
Mr. Jackel amended his second. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passe~5with_ ~ - a 4 to 0 v°te~/25/85o
Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Council Chambers at this
time.
31. Ordinance No. 65-85 - Amending Code Utility Tax. Ordinance
No. 65-85, amending Chapter 25 "Taxation" of the Code of Ordinances to
increase the tax on utility service from 7.5% to 8.5% on the total
amount billed and allocate the revenue resulting from the tax increase
to the Delray Beach Beautification Program, is before Council for con-
sideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
July 9th.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 65-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 25, "TAXATION" OF THE
,
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, "UTILITY SERVICES" SECTION ,
25-23, "LEVIED; PURCHASER TO PAY", TO INCREASE THE TAX ON
UTILITY SERVICES FROM 7.5% TO 8.5% ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT
BILLED IN ANY CURRENT MONTH AND ALLOCATING THE REVENUE
RESULTING FROM THE TAX INCREASE TO THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 65-85 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - No; Mr.
Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to
2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Richard Corriston, 517 Sandpiper Circle, presented a
petition from the Country Manors Association who are opposed to any
increase in utility taxes to support the Beautification Program.
Mr. Jack Kellerman, representing the Community Action Coun-
cil of High Point, stated they feel this is an unfair tax and are also
opposed to this ordinance.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels the majority of this will be
paid by businesses. The tax could come from the millage rate; however,
it would not amount to very much. This particular tax does not fall
heavily as it is only a 1% increase onto the utility bills.
Mr. Jackel stated he has always felt that private donations
will never beautify the City and they must go to the budgetary process.
He realizes it will take a great deal of money; however, he is against
this form of taxation for beautification. The burden will fall on the
poorer citizens and those who live here year round, not the wealthier
and seasonal residents. He would prefer to wait, look at the budget and
try to find the funds through the millage rate, not an excise tax.
Mrs. Lillian Feldman, member of the Beautification Com-
mittee, stated most of the people who own expensive property go away for
the summer and do not pay the high electric bills the year round res-
idents do. She feels this is unfair and Council should look to raising
the money through the millage rate.
Mayor Campbell advised he will vote on this ordinance with a
conditional "yes" and before it is passed on second reading he will make
sure he has all the necessary information for the citizens or he will
change his mind.
Mr. Bird suggested they arrange for the ordinance to come
back on second reading some time in August, after the budget has been
made available to Council.
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The City Attorney advised this ordinance will be effective
ten days after passage; however, it will not become applicable to bills
being paid until they are rendered on or after August 15th. They could
hold that language until after Council hears this ordinance on second
reading and modify it at that time. The utility companies need ap-
proxilaately 30 to 45 days to get the information into their systems.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would find it very hard to tell
someone they were going to raise their millage rate if that same person
has to wade through water to get up.their street. He feels they should
clean up the inner City before they beautify the main thoroughfares.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
32. Ordinance No. 66-85 - Beautification Trust Fund Committee.
Ordinance No. 66-85, relative to establishing a Beautification Trust
Fund Committee, is before Council for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held July 9th.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 66-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION", OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX, "BEAUTIFICATION
TRUST FUND COMMITTEE", AND ADDING SECTION 2-136, "CREA-
TION OF A BEAUTIFICATION TRUST FUND COMMITTEE", TO PRO-
VIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BEAUTIFICATION TRUST FUND
COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF
COMMITTEE MEMBERS; TO PROVIDE FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE
COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE THE TERMS OF APPOINTMENT; TO PRO-
VIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES AND REAPPOINTMENTS; TO
PROVIDE FOR QUORUM REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO
ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIRE-
MENTS UPON THE EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; 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.
66-85 on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
33. Appointments - Beautification Trust Fund Committee. Council
is to consider the appointment of Committee members.
Mrs. Horenburger advised the following persons have been
nominated to become members of the Beautification Trust Fund Committee:
Rachel Speicher (Beautification Committee)
Sharon Cook (Garden Club)
Andrea Goodman (Historical Society)
John McKenna (Chamber of Commerce)
Betty Matthews (Beach Committee)
Mrs. Horenburger moved to appoint the above named persons to
the Beautification Trust Fund Committee, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
34. Ordinance No. 67-85 - Zonin~ Ordinance Amendment - Parking~
Storin~ or Kee~in~ of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas. Ordi-
nance No. 67-85, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances
relative to parking, storing or keeping of commercial vehicles, boats,
buses, trailers and trucks in residential areas, is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
July 9th.
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The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 67-85:
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 30-20, "REGULATIONS FOR THE PARKING,
STORING OR KEEPING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, BOATS., BUSES,
TRAILERS AND TRUCKS", BY REPEALING SECTION 30-20(E)(1),
"TRUCKS", AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-20(E)(1),
"TRUCKS", WHICH PROVIDES THAT RESTRICTIONS ON TRUCK
PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS SHALL BE AP-
PLICABLE IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS OTHER THAN R-lA AND
SHALL PERMIT ONLY PANEL, PICKUP, VAN AND SIMILAR TYPE
TRUCKS NOT OVER THREE-QUARTERS TON RATED CAPACITY AND
REQUIRING THAT SUCH VEHICLES MAY ONLY BE PARKED ON PLOTS
IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENCE AND REQUIRING THAT SUCH VE-
HICLES MUST BE USED BY A RESIDENT OF THE PREMISES; PRO-
VIDING FURTHER THAT IN R-lA ZONING DISTRICTS UP TO TWO
TRUCKS HAVING A TWO TON RATED CAPACITY MAY BE PARKED ON A
PARCEL OF PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN SMALL TRAILERS
MAY ALSO BE PARKED IN THE R-lA ZONING DISTRICT; AND
RESTRICTING SUCH PARKING TO PARCELS OF PROPERTY WHICH ARE
OCCUPIED BY A RESIDENCE AND REQUIRING SUCH VEHICLES TO BE
USED BY A RESIDENT OF THE PREMISES AND PROVIDING SCREEN-
ING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THESE
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER UPON A SHOWING
OF UNDUE HARDSHIP; PROVIDING THAT VEHICLES CURRENTLY
PARKED IN R-lA WHICH EXCEED THE NUMERICAL OR TONNAGE
LIMITATIONS ARE PERMITTED IF THEY COMPLY WITH SCREENING
REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING SECTION 30-20(E)(2), "BOATS, BOAT
TRAILERS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES" SUBSECTION (b), AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-20(E)(2), "BOATS, BOAT TRAILERS
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES" SUBSECTION (b), TO PROVIDE
THAT ONE BOAT, ONE BOAT TRAILER AND ONE RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE MAY BE PARKED ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OCCUPIED BY
A PERMITTED STRUCTURE; PROVIDING FOR THE SCREENING OF
SUCH VEHICLE, -AND PROVIDING THAT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
FOR SUCH VEHICLE SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE SCREEN-
ING FROM DIRECT VIEW; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
67-85 on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Mr. Bird stated it was his understanding at the last meeting
that they agreed to change the provision as it applied to R-IA; this
ordinance reads the same and not as they directed.
Mrs. Horenburger withdrew her motion, Mr. Jackel withdrew
his second.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to table Ordinance No. 67-85 as
presented in their agenda package, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes;
Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
35. 1985 General Obligation Bond. Resolution No. 57-85, pro-
viding the details for the 1985 General Obligation Bond for the Public
Safety Facility, is before Council for consideration.
The Acting City Manager presented Resolution No. 57-85:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DETERMINING CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE
$5,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1985 OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA; APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT AND
REGISTRAR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Resolution No. 57-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the resolution.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 57-85,
seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Hr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
36. ApDeals of Decisions of Code Enforcement Board. Council is
to consider appeals of decisions of Code Enforcement Board case numbers
85-951 (Stein), 85-952 (Bowen), 85-954 (Brock), 85-968 (Pope) and 85-969
(Church) - unauthorized dwelling units in RM-15 (Multiple Family) Dwell-
ing zone.
The City Attorney stated this item is before Council for
direction as to how they wish him to proceed. He advised that under
most circumstances if a particular matter in litigation, such as a Code
Enforcement Board matter, is appealed by the person who has lost the
case the City automatically defends unless Council specifies otherwise.
However, when the reverse happens and the City does not prevail in a
particular item, he would not automatically appeal unless Council gives
instructions to do so. This particular matter deals with a CEB case
which was heard by the Board last week in which they voted unanimously
that the CEB cases and names listed on tonight's agenda were not in
violation of the City's zoning code. This case involves people living
on boats parked on Venetian Drive which is an RM-15 zoning district.
Mr. Bird stated they do not want to encourage or increase
the intensity of the land use by allowing people to have, essentially,
floating apartments behind their homes. He suggested that they instruct
the City Attorney to draft an ordinance specifically precluding boats,
as opposed to going through the rather expensive and longer process of
litigation.
The City Attorney stated they can draft such an ordinance;
however, if they adopt such an ordinance then the people cited would be
non-conforming uses because the CEB has ruled that they are permitted.
Also, it would commence doing the negative which they have generally
avoided.
Mr. Bird stated, in that case, he would grant 30 days for
amortization of those non-conforming uses. The ordinance would have to
be written in such a way as to permit live aboard, unless Council should
choose to change their policy, in designated marinas and yacht clubs.
The City Attorney clarified that Council's direction is that
they wish him to draft an ordinance permitting those kinds of uses of
live aboard vessels in certain zoning districts, not RM-15, and that
those which are in the RM-15 would be considered valid non-conforming
uses who must amortize away their use within a limited period of time.
Council should also forego the appeal of the decision.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray
Beach and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the
meeting of said City Council of June 25, 1985, which minutes were for-
mally approved and adopted by the City Council on ~ ~../~'_~y~' .
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City Clerk
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