11-26-85 NOVEMBER 26, 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 7:04 P.M., Tuesday, November 26, 1985.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member ~lcolm T. Bird
Council Member Marie Horenburger
Council Member Arthur Jackel
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 Ralph Nygard,
Barwick Road Baptist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
~merica was given.
4. Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of November 12, 1985 and the Special Meetings of Novem-
ber 5, 1985, November 6, 1985 and November 11, 1985, 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.
5.a.1. Mr. Sam Schwimer, representing the Florida Silver Haired
Legislature, advised Council of the results and actions taken at their
session which ended this week.
5.a.2. Mr. Jack Cady, High Point, stated he feels there has been a
vast improvement in the beautification of Atlantic Avenue from High
Point to Barwick Road and hopes that the City will keep up the good
work.
5.a.3. ~]r. Cady stated that the speed limit on Atlantic Avenue from
Congress Avenue to Barwick Road is 45 m.p.h. With the increase of
traffic in this area there are quite a few near-misses and he would like
to see it reduced to 35 m.p.h.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Attorney advised
the speed limits are set by the State Department of Transportation.
Mayor Campbell stated he would like the consensus of Council that they
write to DOT to have them consider reducing the speed limits on West
Atlantic Avenue. Council concurred.
5.a.4. Mrs. Rosetta Rolle, representing the Delray Beach Voters
League, asked that Council consider renaming N.W. 2nd Street in the
memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mayor Campbell stated he would endorse Mrs. Rolle's proposal
and asked that the other Council Members give it serious consideration.
He also asked that the City Manager get back to them on the appropriate-
ness of renaming this street or any other street and have this item
placed on the next regular meeting agenda.
5.a.5. Mr. James Bowen, 116 Marine Way, stated Council will soon be
considering a proposed ordinance with regard to landlord licenses. This
ordinance is designed to bring in money to pay inspectors to inspect the
landlords. He questioned what he has been paying the City and the State
for all these years he has been a landlord. He feels this ordinance
will hurt the good landlords to get to the bad landlords.
5.b.1. Mr. Weatherspoon requested an update on the traffic light
situation on 12th Avenue.
The City Manager stated everything is ready to go; however,
they cannot get it on FP&L's schedule.
5.b.2. Mrs. Horenburger requested that the Youth Council issue be
placed on the next regular agenda.
5.b.3. Mrs. HOrenburger moved to appoint Mr. David Cohen from an
alternate member to a regular member on the Code Enforcement Board,
seconded by Mr. Bird.
Mr. Jackel stated the position as regular member is for an
engineer. Two weeks ago he nominated Mr. Joel Port, who is an engineer,
for the position but withdrew his motion as Mr. Bird wished to interview
the gentleman. He feels Mrs. Horenburger's motion is highly irregular
and cannot approve of her nomination.
Mayor Campbell suggested that Mrs. HOrenburger amend her
motion to state that there was a person who did not meet the strict
criteria and, therefore, Mr. Cohen would be qualified.
Mrs. Horenburger amended her motion as advised by Mayor
Campbell, Mr. Bird amended his second.
Mr. Jackel questioned why they are throwing out Mr. Port's
application and accepting Mr. Cohen as a layperson. He asked the City
Attorney for a ruling on this decision.
The City Attorney stated the qualifications state that you
must appoint people from those categories. Council has to determine
whether or not, in their opinion, the person meets the criteria listed
for the qualifications. If a person is not readily findable then they
can appoint anyone from within those qualifications. If Council deem
that Mr. Port is qualified for the position then he would have to be
given priority.
Mr. Jackel stated there was nothing in Mr. Port's resume to
indicate that he was not qualified. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he concurs
with Mr. Jackel. He feels if they are going to discuss this at length
it should be done at a workshop meeting.
Mr. Weatherspoon made a substitute motion that this item be
moved to a workshop meeting for consideration, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
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.
5.b.4. Mr. Bird stated he has a draft of a proposed communication
to the Board of County Commissioners concerning the site proposed for
the Courthouse. There were a number of questions that had to be an-
swered and he outlined a few of them. He feels they need to give staff
direction tomorrow as the City will be up for a hearing before the
Commission on December 5th.
It was the consensus of Council to hold a Special Meeting
tomorrow at 5:00 P.M. to discuss this item.
5.b.5. Mr. Jackel moved to appoint Mr. Jim Smith as an alternate
member to the Community Appearance Board, 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.b.6. Mr. Jackel stated for several years there have been requests
to beautify the median strips between Homewood Boulevard and Military
Trail along Atlantic Avenue. He requested that Council appropriate up
to $50,000 from the contingency fund to put in the irrigation and curb-
ing for the medians. He feels that once that is done the people in that
area will donate funds to plant trees and shrubs. This same philosophy
could also be applied to Federal Highway, Linton Boulevard, A-1-A and
Swi nt on Avenue.
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Mr. Jackel stated he is going to request that Mayor Campbell
make a commitment to this project so that it can start immediately and
that he instruct the City Manager to begin the process of obtaining DOT
approval.
5.b.7. Mr. Jackel stated that in many cities the public comments
are held at the end of the meeting. He feels they should consider this
as a matter of procedure.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels it would be appropriate to
consider this at the next regular meeting.
5.b.8. Mayor Campbell stated he had promised to reconsider the
beautification program this month after the City Attorney advised them
of the statutory change with regard to the other alternatives in the
utility tax. He had directed the Beautification Committee and the
Beautification Trust to look at the overall beautification program to
try to come up with a program that can suit the needs of the City. He
hopes that the Cc~mittee will report back to him within the month.
5.b.9. Mayor Campbell stated a few weeks ago they heard from res-
idents in Rainberry Bay regarding their crime problem and they were
promised it would be discussed at a workshop meeting. He feels that the
Police Department is making significant progress in that area and he
asked that the City Manager prepare a report so that he can communicate
to the Directors of Rainberry. This report will either set their minds
at ease or, if it is not an adequate enough report, they can place it on
an upcoming workshop agenda.
5.b.10. Mayor Campbell stated approximately one year ago they under-
took a review of the cemetery. He feels they should have an update on a
cemetery plan for both beautification and making some alterations, one
being a mausoleum. Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Manager
advised Council can expect a report by December 17th.
5.b. ll. Mayor Campbell requested a status report on the demolition
of the Arvilla Hotel.
Assistant City Attorney Hall advised that they are close to
tearing down one building; the other building was sold and the purchaser
intends to tear down both buildings. The notices were delivered in
enough time for them to be demolished next week.
5.b.12. Mayor Campbell stated he received a letter from some High
Point residents with regard to lights on West Atlantic Avenue. He would
like a report from staff with regard to the costs.
The City Manager advised the Engineering Department has
initiated a study on the area and are working with FP&L to obtain the
costs. Hopefully, he will have a report by December 17th.
5.b.13. Mayor Campbell stated they have had some discussion regard-
ing the railroad station. He requested that the City Manager have the
Engineering Department investigate the feasibility of opening an access
onto Atlantic Avenue.
The City Manager advised they have been talking with the
State Highway Department regarding this situation. The State was op-
posed to it several months ago; however, he will have the Engineering
Department contact them again. Mayor Campbell requested that the City
Manager report back to Council on December 17th regarding this matter.
5.b.14. Mayor Campbell stated, with regard to the crime problems on
West Atlantic Avenue, that he would like to see some progress made. If
the Police Department or the City Manager's Office do not feel that
progress can be made Council needs to know the reasons why as soon as
possible. He questioned why they have to wait until they get a response
from all the property owners along Atlantic Avenue with regard to post-
ing signs on their property; there are four main lots where people
congregate and the owners of those lots stated they would be interested
in helping the City.
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The City MaD~ger stated they have followed Council's direc-
tive in getting the listing of the property owners along Atlantic
Avenue. They need to notify all the property owners, not just the ones
who have empty lots. If Council wishes they will put additional police-
men in the area; however, it will require more money.
5.b.15. Mayor Campbell stated he would like to recognize Grace
Krivos, a former Council Member, who is in the audience.
5oc.1. The City Attorney requested that Item 29 be deleted from the
agenda and postponed until December 3rd.
5.d.1. The City Manager stated that the first payment is now due to
the S.G. Phillips Company, the contractor to the SCRWTD Board, in the
amount of $296,822.50. He needs authorization and approval from Council
to make this payment.
Mrs. HOrenburger moved to authorize payment to the S.G.
Phillips Company in the amount of $296,822.50, 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.d. 2. The City Manager stated that, hopefully, on January 1st
Section 3 of the recent annexation program will be included in the City.
In the interim, there is a project called Delray Office Plaza being
constructed on West Atlantic Avenue and there is a problem with the
water and sewer connection fees. They have signed a water service
agreement, they wish to be annexed into the City and will do so once the
Section 3 annexation is brought into effect. HOwever, until then they
would be required, as they start construction, to pay the 25% surcharge
for being outside the City. He questioned whether this surcharge should
be waived for the properties coming into the City under the Section 3
anne xati on.
Upon question by Mr. Bird, Mr. Pontek, Director of Public
Utilities, stated that the Delray Office Plaza made application for
water and sewer service many months ago and signed the annexation agree-
me nt.
Mr. Bird moved that, because the application preceded the
Section 3 annexation, the cost charged be the same as charged to cit-
izens even if he does precede January 1st, 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.
5.d.3. The City Manager advised that they have received an offer of
a donation of six Royal Palm trees. He received an estimate of $1,900
to relocate the trees and, if Council wishes, they would be transferred
to the Delray Elementary School. He is requesting that Council make a
transfer of $1,900 from the Council Contingency Fund.
Mayor Campbell advised there are now seven palm trees and
they have a full donation for the transfer cost.
6. Mr. Jackel requested that Item 14 be removed from the Con-
sent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.
Mrs. H'orenburger requested that Item 12 be removed from the
Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.
Mr. Jackel moved for approval of the agenda with Items 12
and 14 to be moved to the Regular Agenda and Item 29 to be deleted,
seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel ~ Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; 51ayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
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PUBLIC HEARING
7. Ordinance No. 113-85 - The Southland Corporation Annexation
Ordinance No. 113-85, relative to annexing an 0.38-acre parcel, subject
to GC (General Commercial) District, located in the southeast corner of
South Federal Highway and Avenue "H", is before Council for considera-
tion on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage of
this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been
scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 113-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOTS
1 THROUGH 5, INCLUSIVE, LESS THE WEST 38 FEET THEREOF,
AND LOTS 37 AND 38, ALL IN BLOCK 27, AND THAT PART OF A
VACATED 10 FOOT ALLEY, ALL AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF DEL-
RATON PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 14, PAGE 9 , PUBLIC RECORDS PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLOR-
IDA, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL
LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTH~
EAST CORNER OF SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND AVENUE H~; RE-
DEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID
LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID
LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 113-85 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. 113-85 on
Second and FINAL 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
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8. Ordinance No. 116-85 - I.R.E. Real Estate Fund~ Ltd. Annexa-
tion. Ordinance No. 116-85, relative to annexing a 5.0-acre parcel
subject to LI (Light Industrial) District, located south of Linton
Boulevard between the F.E.C. railroad tracks and S.E. 4th Avenue, is
before Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to
consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading,
a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 116-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH LOTS
7 THROUGH 13, INCLUSIVE, AND THE NORTH SEVEN (7) FEET OF
LOT 14, BLOCK 3; LOTS 1 THROUGH 9, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 16
THROUGH 30, INCLUSIVE, TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH' 80 FEET OF
LOTS 10 THROUGH 15, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 4; LOTS 1 THROUGH'
14, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 7, ALL AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF WEST
EL BE RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 22, PALM BEACH'
COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXIST-
ING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY, SAID LAND IS LOCATED
SOUTH OF LINTON BOULEVARD, BETWEEN THE F.E.C. RAILROAD
TRACKS AND S.E. 4TH AVENUE; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF
SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING
THEREOF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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.
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Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 116-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mr. Bird stated that there is some County land in this area
and if the applicants are interested in annexing they could perhaps set
up a referendum. Under the rules for annexation, you can take parcels
of land and, if there are no residents living on them, as is the case
here, you can go to the commercial property owners and ask them to agree
to annexation and the majority rules. This would help enable the City
to clean up those County areas.
Mayor Campbell stated that the property in question is owned
by Dan Burns. He suggested that they tell him these are the options
and would he voluntarily come into the City.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to postpone Second and
FINAL Reading of Ordinance No. 116-85 to December 17th at 7:00 P.M.,
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.
Mr. Jackel left the Council Chambers at this time.
9. Ordinance No. 122-85 - Signs and Billboards. Ordinance No.
122-85, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of the Code of
Ordinances relative to exempt and non-exempt signs, is before Council
for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration
of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading, a public
hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 122-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH', FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION'', ARTICLE VIII, "SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH', FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 9-196, "PURPOSE" BY AMENDING SUB-
SECTION (a) BY REMOVING THE LETTER "(a)"; BY REPEALING
SUBSECTION (b); BY A~ENDING SECTION 9-200, "PERMITS
REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS"; TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THAT SEC-
TION TO, "PERMITS REQUIRED; APPROVAL PROCESS; VIOLA-
TIONS'', AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (a) TO PROVIDE THAT
ONLY NON-EXEMPT SIGNS SHALL REQUIRE A PERMIT; BY REPEAL-
ING SUBSECTION (b) AND BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (b)
WHICH SHALL PROVIDE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SIGNS; AND
BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (c) WHICH' SHALL SET FORTH'
CERTAIN ACTS WHICH CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THIS AR-
TICLE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 122-85 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.
122-85 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird- Yes; Mrs. H~renburger -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
10. Ordinance No. 123-85 - Threshold Buildings. Ordinance No.
123-85, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and Construction" of the Code of
Ordinances relative to special requirements of threshold buildings, 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.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 123-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 , "BUILDING AND CON-
STRUCTION'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII, "SPE-
CIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THRESHOLD BUILDINGS" BY REPEALING
SECTION 9-569 , "DEFINITIONS SUBSECTION (A) THRESHOLD
BUILDINGS AND ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION (A) TO REDEFINE
THRESHOLD BUILDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH' SECTION 553.71,
FLORIDA STATUTES; BY REPEALING SECTION 9-570, "PROCEDURES
OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT REGARDING SPECIAL INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THRESHOLD BUILDINGS" AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 9-570, "PROCEDURES OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RE-
GARDING SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THRESHOLD BUILD-
INGS'' WHICH SETS FORTH THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY
THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT IN ISSUING A PERMIT FOR A THRESH-
OLD BUILDING, PROVIDING A STOP WORK ORDER UPON NOTICE OF
THE TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE SPECIAL IN-
SPECTOR, PROVIDING THAT A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SHALL
NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL AN AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE FOR ALL
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN THE STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PLAN
AND SHORING AND RESHORING PLANS HAS BEEN FILED WITH' THE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT; BY REPEALING SECTION 9-571, "DUTIES
OF AN OWNER IN RETAINING A SPECIAL INSPECTOR" AND ENACT-
ING A NEW SECTION 9-571, "DUTIES OF AN OWNER IN RETAINING
A SPECIAL INSPECTOR" TO REQUIRE THE OWNER TO ENTER A
WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH A SPECIAL INSPECTOR REQUIRING THE
INSPECTOR TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE,
PROVIDING THAT MORE THAN ONE SPECIAL INSPECTOR MAY BE
UTILIZED BUT THAT AFFIDAVITS OF COMPLIANCE MUST BE FILED
FOR ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS SHOWN ON THE STRUCTURAL
INSPECTION PLAN OR THE SHORING AND RESHORING PLANS,
PROVIDING ACTIONS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN BY THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THIS ORDINANCE; BY REPEALING SECTION 9-572, "SPECIAL
INSPECTORS PRECONSTRUCTION AFFIDAVIT", AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 9-572, "SPECIAL INSPECTORS PRECONSTRUCTION AF-
FIDAVIT'' WHICH SETS FORTH THE AFFIDAVIT WHICH MUST BE
COMPLETED BY THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR AND FILED WITH THE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT; BY REPEALING SECTION 9-573, "SPECIAL
INSPECTORS AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE", AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 9-5 73, "SPECIAL INSPECTORS AFFIDAVIT OF COM-
PLIANCE'' WHICH SETS FORTH' THE AFFIDAVIT WHICH MUST BE
COMPLETED BY A SPECIAL INSPECTOR FOR EACH' STRUCTURAL COM-
PONENT SHOWN ON THE STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PLAN OR THE
SHORING AND RESHORING PLAN; BY REPEALING SECTION 9-5 74,
"ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THRESHOLD BUILDINGS" AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 9-5 74, "ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR THRESHOLD BUILDINGS WHICH' SETS FORTH' THOSE ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS IMPOSED UPON THRESHOLD BUILDINGS BY SECTION
553.79 FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 123-85 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.
123-85 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. H~orenburger. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Jackel returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
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11. Ordinance No. 124-85 - Garbage and Trash Fees. Ordinance
No. 124-85, amending Chapter 12 "Garbage and Trash" of the Code of
Ordinances to provide for increases in garbage and trash charges and
fees, is before Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL
Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 124-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH'",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH',
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL", SECTION
12-15, "REGULAR CHARGES LEVIED", TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES
IN GARBAGE AND TRASH SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 124-85 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.
Mr. Charles Philli~e, High Point, questioned what the new
fees will be. The City Attorney outlined what the rates will be for the
different types of services.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 124-85 on
Second and FINAL Reading, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are to be considered by Council as the
Consent Agenda:
13. Water Main Relocation - Swinton Avenue. Council is to
consider award of a contract to Southern Pipeline in the amount of
$31,900 for relocation of water line from Atlantic Avenue to North First
Street. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, as mod-
ified, 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.
REGULAR AGENDA
12. Beach Party. Council is to consider authorizing a beach
party to be held on November 30th from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. around
the Pavi lion.
The City Manager advised they received a request from a
group from Atlantic High School who were interested in having a beach
party. Staff expressed their concerns and came up with a list of things
which would have to be done if Council saw fit to authorize the party.
The City will be assuming a certain amount of risk. He is estimating
that it will cost the City approximately $1,500; this includes the cost
of the band, soft drinks, fees for police officers, lifeguards and park
rangers. There will also be an additional cost of approximately $600
for electric.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Manager advised
that the parking will be limited to A-I-A, Sandoway Park and the other
park adjacent to the Holiday Inn.
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Mr. Bird moved to authorize a beach party to be held on
November 30th from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. around the Pavilion, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mrs. Horenburger stated she has a problem with this idea,
waiving two of the City's ordinances, the precedent it will set with
regard to future use of the beach and the cost.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell as to whether or not the
City has the power to waive an ordinance, the City Attorney advised they
have home rule authority to do anything that is not otherwise prohibited
by the Constitution. The City Manager can waive the noise ordinance
and, arguably, the assembly prohibition on the beach waiver is taken
care of if this is considered a City sponsored event. Mayor Campbell
stated that is his problem; he cannot condone a City sponsored event and
feels the precedent is bad. He does not believe that this event will be
a controlled circumstance when it is being held across the street from
three bars and feels it is an attraction the City would not want to
encourage.
Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, 1024 White Drive, stated she con-
curs with the remarks made by Mrs. Horenburger and Mayor Campbell. She
feels this event will attract youths from many other communities and
hopes Council will consider this very carefully before approving it.
Ms. Melinda Bird, 724 Sunshine Drive, representing the youth
council, stated she would like to address the concerns addressed by the
Council Members and Mrs. Matthews. They have thought out all the pos-
sibilities and have taken precautions; she outlined some of the pre-
cautions they will be taking. They hope to be able to portray to the
community that they are responsible teenagers, can have a function like
this, control it and set a good precedent.
Upon question by Mr. Jackel, Ms. Bird advised that as a
youth council they went through their costs and prepared a budget; their
budget, without paying the officials, comes to approximately $646. The
City Manager has estimated that the officials would cost approximately
$400 to make a total of approximately $1,000. The City Attorney clar-
ified that the budget Ms. Bird is referring to is a list of anticipated
expenditures for the City which will be defrayed, in part, by the sale
of soft drinks.
Mayor Campbell stated he cannot agree that, at that public
location, it will be appropriate to have a band playing, in the evening,
across from two bars which have a bad reputation. He feels they should
have a party but not at that particular place.
Mr. Weatherspoon commended Ms. Bird and the youth council
for being so well prepared. He does have some concerns regarding this
event; however, he feels they should give them a chance and the op-
portunity to prove that they can be responsible and have a controlled
pa rty.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
14. Reclassification. Council is to consider reclassification
of the temporary position of Special Management Information Programs
Coordinator to a regular full position titled Supervisor, Projects and
Legislative Affairs. The position will be assigned to the City Manager's
Office and funding will come from the City Manager's contingency.
Approval is recommended.
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Mr. Jackel stated that this person's salary is now $17,900;
they are proposing to give her a salary of $19,700, which is the begin-
ning of the scale, and goes up to $28,000. He feels this is a lot of
money for the job. Further, the title is being changed to Supervisor,
Projects and Legislative Affairs; there is nothing in her background to
deserve the title of Supervisor. If an adjustment in salary is required
because the job is going from temporary to full time, they can do that,
but he can see no justification for upgrading the title and increasing
the salary.
Upon question, Mayor Campbell advised this person will be
handling special projects which Council needs assistance on and they
have deemed that it is a very appropriate and worthwhile position.
~]r. Weatherspoon stated that the title Supervisor implies
that you will have people working under you. He questioned why they
could not keep the title Information Programs Coordinator.
The City Manager stated he does not feel that that title is
appropriate for the way the position is going to function. There is a
supervisors role in the full time position and that title means a lot
when you are dealing with Legislative Affairs.
Upon question by Mr. Jackel, Mrs. HOrenburger advised that
this person does have experience in legislative affairs and was a lobby-
ist for the Florida Student Association in Tallahassee.
Mr. Bird stated if this person is expected to coordinate
with staff members, who are going to be brought together in an ad hoc
committee, then the supervisory responsiblity, if not in the title,
needs to be noted in the job description.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the reclassification of the tem-
porary position of Special Management Information Programs Coordinator
to a regular full position titled Supervisor, Projects and Legislative
Affairs, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. HOrenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - No; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 1 vote.
15. Community Redevelopment Agency- Line of Credit. Council is
to consider increasing line of credit.
Mr. Ken Simback stated that two weeks ago Council approved
an agreement with the CRA for a loan of $100,000. After reviewing their
pending contract for the downtown redevelopment master plan, and their
projected operating expenses for the coming year, they are asking that
Council consider a line of credit of $150,000.
Mr. Bird moved that they approve the increase line of credit
to the Community Redevelopment Agency and authorization to enter into
the loan agreement in the amount of $150,000, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Jackel stated the budget allows for $100,000 and ques-
tioned where the $50,000 will come from. He is going to approve this
increase; however, he would not like to see the CRA come back to Council
for more money.
Mr. Bird thanked Mr. Simback for his involvement and con-
tinued support of the City's efforts to get a courthouse in the downtown
area.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mayor Campbell advised
that the extra money will be coming from Council contingency.
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At this point the roll was called to the motion.
17. Salaries - City Manager and City Attorney.
Mayor Campbell advised that he has furnished Council with a
memorandum stating that the City Manager and City Attorney be given an
increase, in addition to the increase alloted for cost of living. This
would bring them to the level of highest paid City employees.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the increase as advised by Mayor
Campbell, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - No; Mrs. HOrenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - No; Mr.
Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion FAILED with a 3 to
2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Jackel stated he feels that these salaries should be
considered at budget time next year.
Mayor Campbell advised that they did discuss, at the budget
hearings, an increase in the cost of living and the appropriate time
being this fall to consider any merit increases.
Mr. Bird stated he has a problem with the philosophy behind
Mayor Campbell's memorandum. He questioned if the current job positions
and salary ranges of the City Manager and City Attorney are the highest
two in the City. He was advised that the positions have no ranges; the
minimum and maximum are both the same and there is no top-out. He
stated that he does not feel they should be given increases just because
a Department Head is making more money than the City Manager. He sug-
gested that it might be appropriate to establish a policy whereby the
City Manager and City Attorney performance reviews are completed by
Council in a timely enough manner that this discussion occurs in April,
in time for them to make their input to the budget process. Their
salary increases would then be discussed at the same time as every other
City employee.
Mr. Weatherspoon stated he would like to see something that
they can measure the City Manager's and City Attorney's performance
against. He feels this is something they need to consider.
Mayor Campbell stated if they really respect the positions
then they must be the highest paid people in the City. He feels that
they are unique in that they are the only two people, under the City
Charter, that have their salaries set by Council.
Mr. Jackel stated he concurs with Mr. Bird. He feels the
procedure is incorrect and they should handle this matter at the proper
time.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
18. Additional Parking- Atlantic Plaza, Ltd. Council is to
consider authorizing execution of agreement between the City and Atlan-
tic Plaza, Ltd., relative to additional parking requirements for the
Atlantic Plaza Project.
The City Attorney advised they did address the issues which
Council raised at their last meeting. Subsequent to that, they re-
drafted the agreement, with the changes and requests incorporated, and
distributed the revised agreement to Council this evening.
Mr. Bird moved to authorize execution of draft agreement #3
between the City and Atlantic Plaza, Ltd., relative to additional park-
ing requirements for the Atlantic Plaza Project, 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.
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Before roll call, upon question by Mr. Jackel, the City
Attorney advised to his knowledge Mr. Simon and his attorney are in
concurrence with the amended agreement. There was at one time a sug-
gestion that they include a paragraph which essentially made for binding
arbitration by a traffic engineer if there was a dispute between the
parties. That request is not in the final agreement; it would be the
City's choice but they could receive input from someone of that nature.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mrs. HOrenburger left the Council Chambers at this time.
19. Interlocal Agreement- Comprehensive Planning. Council is
to consider authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between
the City and Palm Beach County relative to comprehensive planning.
Mayor Campbell stated that this item is a follow up on the
resolution sent to the County Commissioners requesting that all the
property in the unincorporated areas be brought into line with the
City's comprehensive plan. The purpose of this item is to ask that the
County, pursuant to the current Local Government Comprehensive Planning
Act, as modified recently by the Legislature, recognize formally that
the City's planning area is the reserve area and that the pockets should
be under our planning purview rather than the County's.
Mr. Bird moved to authorize execution of an Interlocal
Agreement between the City and Palm Beach County relative to comprehen-
sive planning, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Jackel- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon-
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call, the City Attorney advised that Council
will perhaps see subsequent amendments as they begin to hone in on what
precisely they are going to do. This gives them the basic foundation.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
~layor Campbell left the Council Chambers at this time.
Deputy Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon took the chair.
20. Transportation Goals and Policies - Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council. Council is to consider draft of transportation goals
and policies proposed by Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
Mr. Bird advised that the TCRPC sent to all local govern-
mental entities their proposed language for the DIR transportation
portion of their policies. The effect is that they would require a
level of service which does not take into account urban realities. This
would have an effect on future developments to the extent that they have
asked that all development, which has been approved, be placed on the
roads. They are asking that the TCRPC go back, reconsider these kinds of
problems and, hopefully, come up with a different wording for their
transportation language. There will be a committee meeting on December
6th when the Policies and Goals Subcommittee of the TCRPC will be con-
sidering input; this item is proposed as the input from the City of
Delray Beach to that body. He would recommend that Council approve it.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the draft as outlined, seconded by
Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes;
Mr. Jackel - Yes; Deputy Vice-Mayor Weatherspoon - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell and Mrs. HOrenburger returned to the Council
Chambers at this time.
21. Appeal to Decision of Community Appearance Board - Mobil
Mart. Council is to consider appeal of CAB decision regarding signs at
the Mobil Mart, located at the corner of Linton Boulevard and Military
Trail.
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Mr. Gary Conkey, representing Mobil Mart, stated they start-
ed this project in April and since that time have had several meetings
with the City staff. They are architecturally harmonious to the shop-
ping center in color and in design; this was based on comments made by
Council and the CAB. He advised that Mobil Mart could put up two full
signs of 25 feet in height; however, they are only asking for one at a
maximum of ten feet. They feel that they have more than satisfied the
request by Council to be as harmonious as they can with the adjacent
center. At this time Mr. Conkey showed Council what the sign will look
like.
Mrs. Alice Finst, CAB member, stated that Mobil Mart was
supposed to be a low-key operation similar to Old Harbor.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon at to what hardship would
be created if they were not permitted to erect a free-standing sign, Mr.
Conkey stated that he does not believe you would do anything but create
a traffic problem without a price sign which can be seen from the road.
They like to put the price where people can see it. Mr. Weatherspoon
stated he has no problem with a free-standing sign if it is done in good
taste.
Mr. Bird questioned, if he were to view the facility from
any position, how many signs would he see. Mr. Conkey advised they have
one sign on the building which identifies it as being Mobil Mart and
have eliminated every other sign to satisfy the CAB. This is one of the
main reasons they are asking for a free-standing sign. The proposed
sign is perpendicular to one highway or the other; if you come from
Linton Boulevard you would only see the edge of the sign, if you are
travelling north or south on Military Trail you would be able to see
what is on it.
Upon question by Mr. Jackel, Mr. Conkey advised the height
of the proposed sign, including the base, is 10 feet 6 inches and the
width is 8 feet.
Mayor Campbell stated that they did not want a free-standing
sign on the road. He feels that they are taking advantage of Council as
the developer stated he would do one thing and they are now asking for
another.
Mrs. HOrenburger moved to uphold the decision of the CAB,
seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - No; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon-
No; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
22. Appeal to Decision of Community Appearance Board - Post
Office Parking Lot, 360-364 N.E. 3rd Avenue. Council is to consider
appeal of CAB decision relative to barbed wire security screening along
the top of the chain link fence and deletion of a visual screening
requirement along the west property line.
Mr. James Owens, Jr., representing the owners, stated there
are two issues; the first is that they wished to have barbed wire secu-
rity screening on top of a six foot chain link fence and the second is
the requirement of a visual screening along the rear property line
abutting an alley right-of-way.
Mr. Jackel questioned why they want barbed wire. Mr. Owens
stated that the lot is leased to the United States Post Office as their
employee parking lot. One of the contingencies to the purchase of the
property was barbed wire screening; it is a requirement of the USPO.
With regard to the hedge, he stated that their position is, according to
their interpretation of the Code, that they are not required to screen
anything along the alley.
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Mrs. HOrenburger stated she is sorry that the owner of the
lot is not here tonight because she would have told him that she is very
disappointed in the appearance and maintenance of that lot. The shrubery
and trees are dying from lack of a timer on the watering system. Mr.
Owens stated there has been considerable work done within the last two
weeks and are in the process of putting in a well. In the lease the
Post Office was designated as responsible for landscape maintenance.
They are renegotiating the lease and taking that responsibility upon
themselves to satisfy the City's requirements.
Mr. Bird stated that if they can reduce their police en-
forcement problem by readjusting the CAB regulations as they relate to
screening, so as to permit a patrol car to have a visual sight within
the lot, then it may be in their own best interest. HOwever, he would
not support having the barbed wire.
Upon question by Mr. Jackel, Mr. Owens stated he believes
the term of the lease is for two years. Mr. Jackel suggested that they
grant the owner what he is asking for for a period of two years. At the
end of that time they should review the case once more.
Mr. Jackel moved that they allow the barbed wire security
screening along the top of a chain link fence and delete the visual
screening requirement along the west property line for a period of two
years, at which time they will review the case, seconded by Mr. Bird.
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.
Before roll call, Mayor Campbell stated that they do entrust
the CAB to sit as a board of review in these matters and he will have to
uphold their decision.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
23. Final Plat Approval - Lake Ida Commerce Center. Council is
to consider request for final plat approval for Lake Ida Commerce Cen-
ter, a Planned Commerce Center development, located at the northeast
corner of Congress Avenue and Lake Ida Road. The Planning and Zoning
Board and Planning Director recommend approval subject to the following
conditions:
( 1 ) That prior to plat recordation, calculations
relating to the contribution to be made to the
City to assist in the construction of the two
additional lanes on Congress Avenue (i .e., to
ultimately widen the road from four lanes as
programmed to six lanes as planned) along the
frontage of the property should be submitted and
approved.
(2) Revise paving and drainage plans as follows:
Show an increase in the sixty (60) foot road
section to sixty-six (66) feet so as to in-
corporate a sidewalk; and revise improvement plans
for the eighty foot right- of-way in accordance
with the conditions of re zoning to PCC Planned
Commerce Center prior to any site plan approval.
(3) Detail the dimension of the sidewalk; a six (6)
foot bike path must be provided along Congress
Avenue and Lake Ida Road, and should be located at
the rear of the future right-of-way lines. Also,
the internal sidewalks must be 6 feet.
(4) Revise the plat to incorporate the following: (i)
clearly indicate the outline of lot boundaries;
(ii) show the names, address and the telephone
number of the developer.
(5) Revise the Water and Sewer Improvement Plans as
fol lows:
(i) To satisfy the objections of the Utility
Department as stated in their memorandum of
August 14, 1985.
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(ii) Correct the description of the force main
which is twenty (20) inches.
(iii) Indicate the capacity of the pumping sta-
tion.
(6) That permits from the S.F.W.M.D. and approval from
L.W.D.D. be obtained.
(7) That permission from the South Central Regional
Wastewater Treatment Board to utilize their pro-
posed retention areas be obtained.
(8) All traffic pavement markings should be thermo-
plastic.
Mrs. HOrenburger moved for final plat approval for Lake Ida
Commerce Center, 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.
24. Site Plan Approval - TroNic Isle Plaza. Council is to
consider request for site plan approval for Tropic Isle Plaza, a pro-
posed 14,680 square foot strip commercial center, located east of U.S.
Highway No. 1 between the South Delray Shopping Center and Dumar Plaza.
The Planning and Zoning Board and Planning Director recommend approval
subject to the following conditions:
(1) That this tract be replatted prior to the receipt
of a building permit.
(2) That right turn lane into the project entrance
should provide 100 foot transition and 100 foot
stacking dimension or other dimensions acceptable
to the Florida Department of Transportation.
(3) All roadway construction and curb cuts must con-
form to Florida Department of Transportation and
the City of Delray Beach standards.
(4) Provide traffic signs to regulate the flow of
traffic from cross-access lanes if provided.
(5) That the loading berth be clearly demarcated by
stripping and the placing of "no parking signs".
(6) Provide an additional mahogany tree along the
eastern property line in order to accommodate a
solid tree line with trees planted twenty-five
(25) foot on center.
(7) Revise engineering plans to indicate:
(i) that the existing storm sewer is sized to
take additional runoff;
(ii) drainage design calculation;
(iii) that the existing manhole shall be with a
"core" method;
(iv) that the proposed fire hydrant located to
the west of the site be adjusted so as to
permit greater access of the entrance
roadway.
(8) That the proposed layout of the water mains be
revised to satisfy the objections of the Public
Utility Department.
(9) All improvements shall be made in accordance with
the approved site plans.
(10) This approval will expire within eighteen (18)
months unless at least twenty-five (25) percent of
the total cost improvements are made by that time.
If the approval expires, request for extension
must be made in accordance with Section 30-22(E)
of the Zoning Code.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for site plan approval for Tropic
Isle Plaza, 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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25. Site Plan Approval - Public Safety Facility (Revised).
Council is to consider a City initiated request for site plan approval
for Public Safety Facility. The Planning and Zoning Board and Planning
Director recommend approval subject to the folowing conditions:
(1) Items 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 (Engineering Department memo-
randum of April 15, 1985).
(2) Provide five hydrants with a maximum 500 feet
spacing of road travel.
(3) That prior to final plat approval, the fourteen
(14) foot alley and the thirty (30) foot right-of-
way be abandoned, and, in addition, that S.W. 3rd
Avenue be abandoned subject to the granting of an
access easement as approved by the City, and that
these changes be reflected on the survey.
(4) That the reserve area to the south of the property
be sodded, until the time of future expansion,
provided this can be accommodated within the
budget (i.e. include as an alternate bid item).
(5) That the five (5) foot sidewalk be continued along
S.W. 3rd Avenue to the eastern entrance of this
facility.
(6) Revise landscape plan to reflect changes as shown
on the revised site plan.
(7) That the site plan be revised in order to relocate
the planters so as to facilitate greater sight
di stance.
(8) That all improvements be completed in accordance
with the approved site plans, except as modified
by the conditions outlined above.
(9) That the time limitation of this approval be
eighteen (18) months pursuant to Sec. 30-22(E) of
the Zoning Code.
Mr. Bird moved for site plan approval for Public Safety
Facility, 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.
26. Consultant Services for Comprehensive Plan. Council is to
consider award of a contract to Solin & Associates for preparation of
the Land Use Plan and to Walter H. Keller, Inc., for transportation
review of the Land Use proposals.
Mayor Campbell stated the first motion would be to approve
the increase per the requisition of the Planning Department for the ad-
ditional $10,000 budget allocation.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the increase per the requisition
of the Planning Department for the additional $10,000 budget allocation,
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. Robert Cohn, Planning Director, stated the review com-
mittee interviewed five firms and the top three were selected for pre-
sentation to Council. The Selection Committee is recommending that the
Land Use Plan contract be awarded to Solin & Associates with Edward
Mitnick and that Walter H. Keller, Inc., with Leigh Kerr & Associates,
be awarded a contract specifically to do the transportation review of
the Land Use proposals. This will be a joint venture and give the City
the best possible Land Use Plan. He has asked that the three firms be
present tonight to make brief presentations to Council.
Representatives from the firms of Solin & Associates with
Edward Mitnick, Walter H'. Keller, Inc., with Leigh Kerr & Associates and
Wallace Roberts and Todd, with ERA and Kimley Horn each gave a brief
presentation outlining their experience and the proposals they submitted
to the City.
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Mr. Bird moved that staff be authorized to negotiate a
contract with Solin & Associates with Edward Mitnick for preparation of
the Land Use Plan and a separate contract be negotiated with Walter H.
Keller, Inc., with Leigh Kerr & Associates for transportation review of
the Land Use proposals, 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. Maintenance of Existing Zoning of all Land Accessing onto
Military Trail. Resolution No. 92-85, requesting the Board of County
Commissioners to maintain the existing zoning of all land accessing onto
Military Trail in the west Delray Beach and Boynton Beach reserve areas,
is before Council for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 92-85:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS TO REJECT REZONINGS OF PROPERTY ON OR NEAR
MILITARY TRAIL WHICH WOULD RESULT IN DEVELOPMENT WITH'
INCREASED TRAFFIC INTENSITY UNTIL THE WIDENING OF MIL-
ITARY TRAIL TO FOUR LANES.
(Copy of Resolution No. 92-85 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
92-85, 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.
Mr. Bird left the Council Chambers at this time.
Mayor Campbell questioned if it is necessary to read the
captions of ordinances twice under any provision of the Charter. The
City Attorney advised they need to publish to the audience what you are
about to adopt. You do need to read them twice under the Statute on
ordinance adoptions. Mrs. HOrenburger stated it is her understanding
that other cities do not read the captions for both first and second
readings. The City Attorney stated they have traditionally published
the caption in both instances.
Mayor Campbell requested that the City Attorney look into
this matter and get back to Council.
28. Ordinance No. 126-85 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Site
Plan Approval for New Construction and/or Additions. Ordinance No.
126-85, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances to re-
quire that all new construction and/or additions be subject to site plan
approval and renovation plans be provided to the Community Redevelopment
Agency for review, is before Council for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 126-85:
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' BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 30-13 CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT (A)
"PURPOSE" TO REQUIRE ALL ADDITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION IN
THE CBD TO BE SUBJECT TO SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AP-
PROVAL AND PROVIDING THAT NOTIFICATION OF ALL CON-
STRUCTION AND ADDITIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
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Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
126-85 on First 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.
30. Ordinance No. 128-85 - Amending Code - Improvement of
Setback and Yard Areas. Ordinance No. 128-85, amending Chapter 9
"Buildings and Construction" of the Code of Ordinances to improve the
appearance of certain setback and yard areas and including off-street
parking and open-lot sales and service areas, is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 128-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH', FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE X, "LAND-
SCAPING'', BY AMENDING SECTION 9-373, "OBJECTIVE; SCOPE",
TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9-378(d) (3)
SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO ALL EXISTING IMPROVED PROPERTY
INCLUDING SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLINGS; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DAT E.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
128-85 on First 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.
Before roll call, upon question by Mayor Campbell as to
whether or not this ordinance requires that an existing homeowner sod
their property to the pavement, the City Attorney advised this partic-
ular ordinances does not deal with that. However, there is another
ordinance on the agenda which will.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
31. Ordinance No. 129-85 - Amending Code - Litter on Occupied
Private Property. Ordinance No. 129-85, amending Chapter 12 "Garbage
and Trash" of the Code of Ordinances to provide that the owner and/or
the occupier may be responsible for the existence of litter on occupied
private property, is before Council for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 129-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH', FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH"',
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH',
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 12-39, "PROHIBITED ON PRI-
VATE PROPERTY/PREMISES", TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER AS
WELL AS THE OCCUPIER MAY PROVIDE RECEPTACLES FOR THE
COLLECTION OF LITTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THAT THE
OWNER AND/OR THE OCCUPIER MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
EXISTENCE OF LITTER ON OCCUPIED PRIVATE PROPERTY, AMEND-
ING SECTION 12-40, "LITTER ON VACANT LOTS" , TO PROVIDE
THAT THE OWNER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF
EXPOSED LITTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTION
12-41, "DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE ", TO PROVIDE THAT BOTH THE
OCCUPANT AND/OR THE OWNER MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
EXISTENCE OF EXPOSED GARBAGE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PRO-
VIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
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Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 129-85 on
First 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Weatherspoon stated that Section 1 (c) states that the
occupant and owner shall at all times maintain the premises free of
litter. He stated that he feels, in reality, this statement is not true
and he questioned why they put this language into the ordinance. Mrs.
Horenburger advised that wording is a tool they can use to enforce
poorly maintained properties.
Upon question, the City Attorney advised that the amendment
is adding in that not only the occupier but also the owner will be
responsible; at present only the occupier is held responsible.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mr. Bird returned to the Council Chambers at this time.
32. Ordinance No. 130-85 - Amendin~ Code - Nuisances on Property
Ordinance No. 130-85, amending Chapter 13 "Health and Sanitation" of the
Code of Ordinances providing that owners of property contiguous to a
right-of-way shall be responsible for maintaining the unimproved portion
of such right-of-way, is before Council for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 130-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, "HEALTH AND SANITA-
TION'', ARTICLE II, "NUISANCES ON PROPERTY", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH', FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 13-13, "WEEDS, TRASH, CERTAIN VEGETA-
TION, ETC., DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE", BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION (d), PROVIDING THAT OWNERS OF PROPERTY CON-
TIGUOUS TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAIN-
TAINING THE UNIMPROVED PORTION OF SUCH RIGHT-OF-WAY;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
130-85 on First Reading, 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, questioned how they would apply
this ordinance to a street such as Swinton Avenue; would they still be
required to sod to the edge of the street even though there is no water.
The City Manager stated they are not specifically talking
about sodding, rather maintaining the right-of-way. The City Attorney
clarified that this requires the owner to maintain the right-of-way
abutting his property; you would not allow a nuisance to occur on your
own property or the right-of-way.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
33. Ordinance No. 131-85 - Amendin~ Code - Three HOur Parking.
Ordinance No. 131-85, amending Chapter 26 "Traffic" of the Code of
Ordinances to provide that during the period from June 1st through
September 30th all off-street two-hour zones and two-hour parking limits
shall be for a period of three hours, is before Council for considera-
tion on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held December
17th.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 131-85:
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 2, "TWO-HOUR ZONES", BY ADDING A NEW SECTION
26-47, "THREE-HOUR PARKING", TO PROVIDE THAT THE OTHER
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION II NOTWITHSTANDING, THAT DURING
THE TIME FROM JUNE 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH' CAL-
ENDAR YEAR THAT ALL OFF- STREET TWO- HOUR ZONES AND TWO-
HOUR PARKING LIMITS SHALL BE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3)
HOURS; AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 26-46, "VIOLATIONS",
TO ADD PROVISIONS MAKING IT A VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO CAUSE, ALLOW, PERMIT OR SUFFER ANY VEHICLE
TO BE PARKED IN OFF-STREET AREAS FOR A CONTINUOUS PERIOD
IN EXCESS OF THREE (3) HOURS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME
FROM AND INCLUDING JUNE 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH'
CALENDAR YEAR; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
131-85 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
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Bird questioned why have any restrictions at all in the
City maintained parking lots during that period of time. He feels it
would have the same effect if they left the two-hour limitation on
Atlantic Avenue and made the lots available all day. He requested that
staff communicate with the Chamber of Commerce and ask them if that
might be a better alternative.
Mrs. Matthews stated there is a parking lot in the Camino
Real Hotel which was required by the City to be a public parking lot.
However, there does not appear to be any restraint on the length of time
people can park there and she has received complaints from some of the
local residents. She questioned if the City could put a restraint on
the parking.
The City Manager stated if the City owned the property there
would be no problem; however, he is not sure if there was ever an of-
ficial agreement reached between the City and the Camino Real. Mrs.
Matthews was advised that staff will look into this.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
34. Ordinance No. 132-85 - Amending Code- Removal of Signs and
Billboards. Ordinance No. 132-85, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and
Construction" of the Code of Ordinances relative to removal of signs and
billboards when business is discontinued, is before Council for con-
sideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 132-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH', FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCT ION", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH', FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII, "SIGNS
AND BILLBOARDS", SECTION 9-217, "REMOVAL WHEN BUSINESS
DISCONTINUED", TO ALLOW UNUSED STRUCTURES CONTAINING SIGN
PANELS TO REMAIN AFTER THE BUSINESS USING SUCH' STRUCTURE
IS DISCONTINUED, AND TO FURTHER CONSIDER THE STRUCTURE
UPON ISSUANCE OF A NEW SIGN PERMIT FOR THE SITE; OR IF
NOT USED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR TO REQUIRE REMOVAL THEREOF;
PROVIDING a SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 132-85 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 passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
35. Ordinance No. 133-85 - Amending Code - Temporary Business
Licenses. Ordinance No. 133-85, amending Chapter 15 "Licenses" of the
Code of Ordinances to establish fees for licenses for businesses which
are temporary in nature, is before Council for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 133-85:
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 AMENDING SECTION 15-11, "SCHEDULE OF TAXES", BY ENACT-
ING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH (262) , "TEMPORARY BUSINESS LI-
CENSES'', AND RENUMBERING THE REMAINING PARAGRAPHS AC-
CORDINGLY, TO ESTABLISH' FEES FOR LICENSES FOR BUSINESSES
WHICH ARE TEMPORARY IN NATURE IN ORDER THAT THE BUSINESS
NOT PAY THE FULL ANNUAL TAX FOR PERMANENT BUSINESSES;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 133-85 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mr. Bird stated it would not seem logical to charge people
$20 for a license to be in the Delray Affair for two days or other
special events. He suggested that they modify the ordinance so that
businesses which are in excess of three days be required to obtain a
license.
The City Attorney advised they could modify subsection (b)
to read that special events under three days would not be charged and
add a new subsection (c) so that special events in excess of three days
should have a fee of $20.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to adopt Ordinance No.
133-85 on First Reading subject to the amendments as advised by the City
Attorney, 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.
36. Ordinance No. 134-85 - Amending Code - Upgrade the Quality
o~ Landscaping. Ordinance No. 134-85, amending Chapter 9 "Buildings and
Construction" of the Code of Ordinances to upgrade the quality of land-
scaping for all projects built under City permits, is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 134-85:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
STRUCTION'' , OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE X, "LAND-
SCAPING'', BY REPEALING SECTION 9-377 AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 9-377 WHICH REQUIRES THE UPGRADING OF LANDSCAPING
ATTENDANT TO ANY PORTION OF A STRUCTURE OR SITE FOR WHICH'
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD APPROVAL IS REQUIRED; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE UPGRADING OF LANDSCAPING ATTENDANT TO THE
ENTIRE STRUCTURE OR SITE WHERE THE ALTERATION OR IMPROVE-
MENT IS EQUAL IN VALUE TO 30% OR MORE OF THE ASSESSED
VALUE OF THE STRUCTURE OR SITE; PERMITTING A WAIVER OF
THAT UPGRADING WHERE THE BOARD FINDS IT TO BE IMPRACTICAL
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OR AN UNDUE HARDSHIP; AMENDING SECTION 9-378 (b) , "MAIN-
TENANCE'' , PROVIDING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND-
SCAPING FOR CERTAIN YARD AREAS, OFF-STREET PARKING AND
OTHER VEHICULAR USE AREAS BY REQUIRING THAT LANDSCAPE BE
MAINTAINED IN A MANNER AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE APPEARANCE
OF THE LANDSCAPING AT THE TIME THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION
WAS REQUIRED; PROVIDING GUIDELINES IN THE PRUNING OF
TREES TO PRESERVE THE CANOPY; AMENDING SECTION 9-378,
SUBSECTION (C), SUBSECTION (2), "TREES", BY CHANGING THE
MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF TREES AT THE TIME OF
PLANTING FROM EIGHT (8) FEET TO TWELVE (12) FEET AND BY
REQUIRING THAT SUCH TREES HAVE A MINIMUM OF SIX FEET OF
CLEAR TRUNK AND A SIX FOOT CANOPY EXCEPT THAT COCONUT
PALMS NEED ONLY HAVE A CLEAR TRUNK OF TWO FEET; AMENDING
SECTION 9-378(C) (6), "LAWN GRASS", BY REQUIRING THAT LAWN
GRASS BE SODDED, BUT THAT IF AN ALTERNATE METHOD IS
DESIRED THE SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY HORTICULTURIST AND REQUIRING THAT
COVERAGE MUST BE ACHIEVED WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS AND
NURSE GRASS MUST BE SOWN FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT; REPEALING
SECTION 9-378 , SUBSECTION (D) , "REQUIRED LANDSCAPING
ADJACENT TO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY" , AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 9-3 78 , SUBSECTION (D) , "REQUIRED LANDSCAPING
ADJACENT TO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY", PROVIDING SPECIFICA-
TIONS FOR THE REQUIRED LANDSCAPING AND REQUIRING THAT A
HEDGE WALL OR LANDSCAPE BARRIER ON THE INTERIOR PERIMETER
OF THE REQUIRED FIVE (5) FOOT LANDSCAPE STRIP BE A MIN-
IMUM OF THREE (3) FEET ABOVE THE FINISHED GRADE OF THE
ADJACENT VEHICULAR USE AREA AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION;
REQUIRING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION OF THE
UNIMPROVED PORTION OF THE ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY; REPEAL-
ING SECTION 9-378(E), "PERIMETER LANDSCAPING RELATING TO
ABUTTING PROPERTIES", AND ENACTING A NEW 9-378(E), "PERIM-
ETER LANDSCAPING RELATING TO ABUTTING PROPERTIES", WHICH'
CHANGES THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE PLANTING OF TREES
ALONG COMMON PROPERTY LINES FROM ONE (1) TREE FOR EVERY
SIXTY (60) FEET TO ONE (1) TREE FOR EVERY FORTY (40) FEET
AND PROVIDES CRITERIA FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE REQUIRED
LANDSCAPING; REPEALING SECTION 9-378(F) , "PARKING AREA
INTERIOR LANDSCAPING" , AND ENACTING SECTION 9-378 (F)
WHICH A~]EN DS THE TITLE TO READ, "INTERIOR LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS AND OTHER VEHICULAR USE
AREAS"; CHANGING THE INTERIOR LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FROM
7% TO 10% OF THE INTERIOR SPACE; ALTERING THE SPECIFICA-
TIONS FOR INTERIOR LANDSCAPE AREAS BY INCREASING THE
REQUIRED SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR EACH' AREA FROM 50 SQUARE FEET
TO 75 SQUARE FEET WITH NO DIMENSION LESS THAN FIVE (5)
FEET; CHANGING THE INTERVAL AT WHICH' EACH SUCH LANDSCAPE
AREA IS REQUIRED FROM EVERY TWELVE (12) PARKING SPACES TO
EVERY TEN (10) PARKING SPACES; REQUIRING ALL GAS STA-
tIONS, VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT PARKING, OR STORAGE AREAS
OTHER THAN CERTAIN AUTO DEALERSHIPS TO COMPLY WITH' THE
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 9-3 78 (f) (1); PROVIDING ALTERNATE
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENT S FOR CERTAIN AUTO DEALERSHI PS
PERMITTED TO UTILIZE THE CONCEPT OF BULLPEN PARKING;
DELETING SUBSECTION 5 RELATING TO CERTAIN PLANTING RE-
QUIREMENTS FOR PALMS; 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. 134-85 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Mayor Campbell questioned, with regard to Section A, if
someone comes in for a change in a building permit at any time would the
Community Appearance Board have jurisdiction to approve it; do they have
some control within the ordinance. He further questioned if they might
even discourage minor improvements or alterations by requiring compli-
ance. The "if" clause should come first and precede the rest.
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Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Attorney advised
there is a requirment in this ordinance that someone would have to
install sod, the exception of which is if the property is already paved.
They are stating that every City owner who abuts a City street, and
there is not sod in front, would have to put sod there.
Mayor Campbell stated he could not agree to that and does
not like the idea. He would like people to improve their property but
not to require every property owner to sod. The City Attorney advised
that it also provides an exception from sodding if the property owner
shell rocks that area. Basically, if there is dirt there you would have
to sod.
Mayor campbell questioned if there is some other way they
can deal with trying to improve the appearance.
The City Attorney advised that Ordinance No. 128-85 is the
ordinance which will make it applicable to everything, including single
family. Council could adopt Ordinance No. 134-85, but not adopt Ordi-
nance No. 128-85 on Second Reading and, therefore, make it inapplicable
to single family. If Council only adopts Ordinance No. 128-85 then the
only impact will be on properties which already come under the landscape
code and that is not single family.
Mrs. Horenburger made a substitute motion to postpone this
item and refer it to a workshop meeting, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - No; Mrs.
Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weather spoon - Yes; Mayor
Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
37. Ordinance No. 135-85 - Amending Code - Adoption of State
Oniform Traffic Control Laws. Ordinance No. 135-85, amending Chapter 26
"Traffic" of the Code of Ordinances to provide for the adoption of the
State Uniform Traffic Control Laws, is before Council for consideration
on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 17th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 135-85:
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 I, "IN GENERAL" BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 26-3. "ADOPTION OF STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
LAWS", TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE STATE UNIFORM
TRAFFIC CONTROL LAWS; 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.
135-85 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
passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 10:48 P.M.
ATTEST:
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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 November 26, 1985, which minutes were
formally approved and adopted by the City Council on/~f.~/. /~ /~ .
NOTE TO READER:
If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated
above, then this means that these are not the official minutes of City
Council. They will become the official minutes only after they have
been reviewed and approved which may involve some amendments, additions,
or deletions to the minutes as set forth above.
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