02-14-84 FEBRUARYi' I~ ~ 1984
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Willard V. Young in the
Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:05 P.M., Tuesday, February 14, 1984.
Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird
Council Member Doak S. Campbell (arrived 7:07
Council Member Arthur Jackel
Council Member Edward L. Perry
Mayor Willard V. Young
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager James L. Pennington and
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Donald Mackay,
Cason United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 24, 1984 and the Special Meeting of February 1, 1984,
seconded by Mr. Jackel. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote (hr.
Perry abstained as he was not present at the Special Meeting).
5~%1~ Flt~D~gid-C~h~h congratulated Mayor-elect Doak Campbell.
5'~b~l~ ~. Jackel stated that last week the Plannin9& Zoning Board
met with the Beautification Committee, Community Appearance Board and
others on the subject of the beautification of Linton Boulevard. The
County has decided to four-lane Linton Boulevard from Congress Avenue to
Military Trail without giving consideration to irrigation lines. The
total cost of an irrigation system is approximately $120,000 - $150,000.
The immediate cost for a lateral irrigation line, which must be put in
now, is approximately $20,000; if they do not do it now the cost later
on will be several times that amount.
Mr. Jackel moved to approve, in concept, the irrigation
facilities needed along Linton Boulevard from Congress Avenue to Mili-
tary Trail amounting to approximately $150,000, and, specifically, to
approve appropriation of approximately $20,000 for lateral irrigation
lines, effective immediately, with funding to come from monies received
from the Solid Waste Authority, seconded by ~. Perry.
Upon question by Mr. Perry, ~r. Jackel stated that permis-
sion has been granted through Carl Miller of the County. ~. Perry
expressed concern as to setting a dangerous precedent by spending City
money for beautification of a County road.
Upon the request of Mr. Bird, Mr. Church described the plans
for Linton Boulevard. Mr. Bird noted that the right-of-way north and
south of the road has been maintained by the abutting property owners.
If they are proposing to put in an irrigation system which benefits the
abutting property owners in that the City will become their ground-
keepers, he is opposed unless they intend to extend the same courtesy to
the people that live along A1A, Federal Highway, etc. Spending money
that they cannot sustain is counter to his best judgment. They could
probably water the median, which is the only part which will not be
maintained by abutting property owners, and he doubts if the whole proD-
ect would cost $20,000. The $150,000 figure seems excessive to him.
Mr. Jackel stated that he realizes the concern about the
money and added there is no hurry to complete the project, hr. Bird
stated another of his concerns is maintenance; nobody has addressed that
ongoing expense. Further, in the environment of Proposition ~1, is
taking over a responsibility which appropriately belongs to some other
governmental agency and imposing that burden on the citizens of Delray
Beach an appropriate use of their tax dollars? At this time his vote
would have to be no.
Mr. Jackel stated that the City can approach the developers
along Linton Boulevard. He knows of one developer who is willing to
pitch in to pay for trees and shrubs; he feels other developers will
also.
Mayor Young asked if consideration has been given as to a
water source. The City Manager advised that the biggest part of the
cost would be from going with wells and pumps rather than tying into the
City water system. Another thing they will want to look at is the long
term capital cost. Those costs are unknown at this point, hr. Perry
expressed concern as to liability and responsibility for the median. He
further stated that he feels they should be going back to the core
problem, the revitalization of Atlantic Avenue.
Mr. Campbell stated he favors the motion and ~eels beauti-
fication of roadways is very important. If, as a community, they are
concerned, then they have to accept the responsibility to enhance prop-
erty values and promote a viable community regardless of whether it is a
State or County road. They have to recognize that Linton Boulevard,
Atlantic Avenue and Lake Ida Road are three main east-west thorough-
fares. He believes they should do what they can to enhance those roads.
Mr. Bird stated that if they are determined to beautify
every road in Delray Beach, he suggests they pass an ordinance which
states that the property owner is responsible to take care of his prop-
erty all the way to the pavement edge.
Upon question by Mr. Bird, ~4r. Church advised that the
estimate that he has reviewed is just for the cross laterals which go
across to the median and cross the roads connecting into Linton. The
$150,000 is just a talking figure; there is no precise estimate figure~
for doing the sprinkling of the rest of it. Tonight they are consider-
ing what would be needed: a pipe running east and west from a pump and
well; they would just put in the pieces of the pipe as they would cross
those connecting roads. In addition to that they would put in pipe
across to the median and that is what this $20,000 would provide for.
The alternatives would be a pump, water from the canal on the south side
or City water; those alternatives are still to be analyzed.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to send this item to next
Tuesday's workshop meeting, seconded by Mr. Perry. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: ~. Bird - Yes; Mr. Campbell - Yes;
Jackel - No; Mr. Perry - Yes; Mayor Young - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: ~.
Simon, Planning & Zoning Board, reported that his Board met with the
Community Appearance Board, Beautification Committee, Code Enforcement
Board and numerous other groups. The consensus of the group was that
they should meet again with the City Council to convey their interests
in upgrading the aesthetics of the community, particularly its corridors
and that they raise the conscienceness of the community to try to get
the community to look as good as they perceive it to look. Right now
the issue would be to get the City to install laterals on Linton Boule-
vard during this construction period. They felt that $20,000 was not
too great a price to pay to allow for the planning of future improvement
of Linton Boulevard; he does not know where the $120,000 - $150,000
figure came from. He suggests they put in the laterals now for $20,000
and work on the County, the citizenry and various groups and have the
opportunity to get the job done through private endeavors. If they do
not get the laterals in now, they will not be able to do it. They are
running out of time and they want to be sure they are doing what they
have to before it is too late.
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Mayor Young asked if there are plans prepared to show where
the laterals should go and requested this information be ready for
Council at the next workshop meeting.
Mr. Bird stated his concern lies with the apparent diver-
gence of estimated cost. They are talking about less than 4 acres o~
irrigation. He is not confident that all of the options have been
studied; for example, whether the Board of County Commissioners would be
amenable to an appeal to do it themselves. He wants to make sure they
make the right decision based on facts available.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
5~b~2~ Mr. Perry stated that it has become obvious that the choice
of Hazen & Sawyer as Consultant Engineers would be politically impalat-
able to the Town of Highland Beach.
~r. Perry moved to reconsider the question and have staff
evaluate Greeley & Hanson, the next firm in line, and bring in their
recommendations at next week's workshop, seconded by hr. Bird.
Mr. Bird stated he feels they are bereft of choices and
suggested that a better solution might be that in addition to the quali-
fications of Greeley & Hanson, perhaps the Town of Highland Beach an~
the City of .Delray Beach should submit a couple of additional names that
neither city is doing business with and go through a new process. 5~.
Perry stated that he feels they have come to a point where they should
get on with it.
The City Attorney reported that Council has been provided
with another joint stipulation form this evening. They have a court
ordered hearing tomorrow morning at 8:45 A.M. Because of the delay over
the firm to be used, he suggests that Council authorize the City At-
torney's office to present this joint stipulation to the Court and
authorize execution of same and discuss the question of whic~ firm
thereafter. This stipulation is essentially the same as the one previ-
ously approved; it deletes reference to the mediating committee which
they have disbanded; it also deletes references to the trial date of
February 13th; it also incorporates by reference the contract langua9e
that they had originally agreed to for a contract with the Hazen ~
Sawyer engineering firm and leaves the name of the firm and the fee
open.
Mrs. Elaine Roberts, Town Manager of Highland Beach, stated
that if all reference to the Citizens Committee has been removed, then
it is not the stipulation they signed. The stipulation 5~ayor Horton and
the Town Clerk signed this morning mentioned that committee. If it has
been changed, she would have to take it back to the ~own Commission.
The City Attorney advised that this is not the one ~ighland
Beach executed; it is essentially an alternative which has been negoti-
ated and agreed to today by the attorneys representing both sides.
Mr. Perry stated that he spoke with Mrs. Roberts and ~ayor
Horton yesterday at which time Mayor Horton agreed that there was no
real need for the committee.
Mrs. Roberts advised that the reason Highland Beach has
recommended choosing the third engineering firm is because of the price.
The original quote from Hazen & Sawyer was $6000; their price is now
$9500. The rationale for Highland Beach's choice of Greeley & Hanson is
that their price is $6000 and they are now low bidder.
Mr. Bird stated that he is concerned because the decision is
based on price. They are going to be relying on the expertise of the
firm to do the kind of a study which will provide to both cities a
formula which will eliminate the controversy and allow them to complete
a contractual negotiation of some length.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to approve the stipulation
as provided by the City Attorney's office. Said motion died for lack of
a second.
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Mr. Jackel stated he would like to go along with ~. Perry.
All of these firms are top quality, which is why they were selected, and
if it pleases Highland Beach to go along with Greeley & Hanson, he is
willing to go along with them. Mr. Perry stated that they have already
eliminated two firms and are down to ~3 which, to his understanding, is
the normal procedure. Upon question by ~. Campbell, Mr. Bird stated
that the three firms came from the recommendation of members of the
Citizens Committee. Mr. Campbell stated that he assumes the Committee
would not have recommended them if they didn't feel they were equally
qualified. If they are equally qualified, he would go along with which-
ever firm will expediently take care of the problem.
Upon question by Council, the City Attorney replied that he
does not know what bases the Committee used in choosing the firms. They
requested bids to be submitted which concerned him because that is not
contemplated by the Competitive Negotiations Act. You are to rank by
qualification, then negotiate a contract price. Based on that assump-
tion, the City along with Highland Beach, having chosen Hazen & Sawyer,
negotiated a contract price with them, $9500. Greeley & Hanson bid a
figure of $6000; however, in his opinion, that price is also suD3ect to
negotiation under the Competitive Negotiations Act. Considering that
they had three names and the first was eliminated, the second one, based
on qualifications only, would have to be eliminated, then they could go
to the third selection and instruct staff to negotiate a price w£th
them.
Mr. Bird pointed out that the reason Hazen & Sawyer was
eliminated was on the basis of price not qualifications. 5~. Perry
noted that he made his motion based on the fact that Hazen & Sawyer have
become politically impalatable to Highland Beach; he did not know how
they came to that conclusion. Mr. Bird added that they heard tonight
that it was based on price alone. Further, Hazen & Sawyer, when viewing
qualifications, was acceptable to this Council and became unacceptable
to Highland Beach because of a change in price. He does not believe
that represents an earnest attempt to find the best qualified firm to
resolve this issue; he thinks they are looking to find the cheapest
firm. Further, he has yet to see any evidence as to the qualifications
of this last firm, Greeley & Hanson.
Mr. Perry stated that it was Council's decision that the
Citizens Committee would name the consulting engineer. Although the
Committee was disbanded, the intent was there to recommend Greeley &
Hanson and he will go along with that.
Mr. Perry made a substitute motion to get together materials
from Greeley & Hanson and Hazen & Sawyer, study the qualifications of
both and workshop this issue next week and further to approve, in con-
cept, the joint stipulation as presented to them tonight, seconded by
Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
5~b~3~ Mr. Perry stated that he has come up with the names of eight
other people who were interested in the operation of the restaurant at
the Country Club. These people informed him that they were simply
trying to find out how to make application to be considered for the
operation of the restaurant. In spite of numerous phone calls, none of
them received a call back from the City Manager's office. All of the
applicants have substantial backgrounds in this field but were passed
over because of one man who sat in the City Manager's chair. He would
like to know why Council did not know about these eight people and he
would like an investigation done.
Mr. Jackel concurred with ~. Perry's comments but noted,
however, that they have already signed a 5 year a~reement with the
Brezs. ~. Perry asked the City Attorney if there is a way out of that
license agreement. Further he apologized for arguing with ~. Jackel
when Mr. Jackel suggested ~oing out for competitive bidding.
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The City Attorney advised, based upon the agreement havin9
been approved and executed, unless they can demonstrate evidence of
mutual mistake or something akin to misrepresentation on the part of one
of the parties, it's really not void; it would have to be cancelled. To
cancel the agreement, they would have to cancel it pursuant to the terms
which basically rest on performance under the contract, or to terminate
it unilaterally. If they terminate it unilaterally, he suspects they
will be sued for damages for breach and for depravation of property
interests. They can terminate it unilaterally but he thinks there wall
be consequences monetarily.
Mr. Bird stated that he sees no evidence that any of these
eight people applied in writing. ~. Perry advised that they were never
given the chance; they kept calling to find out how to apply and never
got a call returned. Apparently, the Brezs are old time friends of Mr.
Law. Mr. Bird noted that Pierre got through to see 5~r. Law. Mr. Perry
advised that Pierre withdrew because of lack of funds which is why he
was not on the list of eight.
5~b~ Mr. Bird reported that he attended a legislative hearing
today. There was no response to the City Attorney's request for relief
on the 8th Street bridge. With regard to pockets, he felt they got a
positive hearing. He talked to Senator Johnston after the presentation
and received some encouragement and he thinks they will have a fightin9
chance this year in the session. As to the issue of liability, the
facts startled them. He feels they have not really considered the
tremendous impact in the number of cases of litigation and claims filed
against the City as a result of having made it more remunerative to
attempt to get monetary relief from the City for tort actions and other
claims. He is hopeful that they will be able to get some support frora
Florida League of Cities and perhaps get a better handle on their costs
and liabilities.
The City Attorney added that they informed the delegation of
the severity of the liability problem. They also presented some statis-
tical information. The limits of liability for sovereign immunity were
raised in 1981 and the statistics showed them that in 1979 the City had
five claims that did not go to litigation; in 1981 they had 23; in 1982
they had 25 more. During that course of time the population only went
up about 10%. A 400% increase in number of claims and a 10% increase in
population had to have come from someplace and they suspect not only the
numbers in the raise of sovereign immunity but also the feeling it gives
to somebody who wishes to make those kinds of claims. As for litiga-
tion, they had six in 1979, 16 in 1981, another 16 new ones in 1982;
they currently have over 20 active lawsuits pending for about a 300% in-
crease. With the consent of Council, his office will attempt to get
both the Palm Beach County Municipal League and the Florida League of
Cities to assist them in trying to do something more comprehensive.
5~b~5~ Mayor Young presented and read a proclamation proclaiming
that on Friday, February 17, 1984, Lieutenant William T. Wright shall be
designated "Honorary Chief of Police" in honor and appreciation. Lieu-
tenant %~ight came forward to accept the proclamation and thanked the
City.
5~b~'~ ~ayor Young presented and read a proclamation proclaimin9
the week of March 4-10, 1984, as "Women's History ~eek".
5~b~7~ Mayor Young presented and read a proclamation callin9 for a
first nonpartisan election, special election to fill City Council mem-
bership vacancy and a Special (Straw Vote) Election to be held on Tues-
day, March 13, 1984, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. and
designating the precincts and polling places in the Clty of De lray
Beach.
5~1~ The City Attorney requested that Resolution No. 15-84 rela-
tive to the Linton Boulevard expansion be added to the Agenda.
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5~d%1% The City Manager reported that information is being sent out
to all their utility customers regarding the trihalomethane program.
Florida and the federal agencies have brought about new requirements for
the control of trihalomethanes in their water to counteract the situ-
ation. On Thursday, February 16th the City's process will be changing;
they are changing from the use of chlorine to an ammonia process which
will create a chloramine substance in the water. This will not affect
the water quality but there are two concerns: For customers who use tap
water for aquariums, there is a process to remove the chloramine from
the water. The more serious problem is that this type of water process
cannot be used in kidney dialysis units; the chloramine would also have
to be removed. The Utilities Department' has set up a special number,
276-7227, to discuss how to remove the substance from water.
5~d%2~ The City manager reported that they are scheduled to open
bids for nine manholes on Tuesday, February 21st, at 2:00 P.~. They
hope to have those bids ready for Council action that evening. He
recommends holding a special meeting Tuesday evening prior to workshop
on this issue.
5~3~ The City Manager reported that on Thursday they will start
meeting with department heads relative to the preparation of the 19~4-85
budget. There will be some changes. At a very early point, he will be
seeking Council input into the budget process. If Council is agreeable,
he would like to hold a session in early ~arch at one of the workshop
meetings to discuss budget philosophy or at a date and time prescribed
by Council. He would like to go over capital improvement items, ideas
from Council and general philosophy.
Mr. Bird asked the City Manager to have the revised impact
figures on Proposition #1 available at that session. The City manager
advised that they are looking at preparation of two budgets because of
Proposition #1.
Mr. Perry suggested that all the City Council candidates be
apprised of and invited to attend the meetings.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the Agenda with the addition
of Resolution No. 15-84 as Item 23a of the Consent Agenda, seconded by
Mr. Jackel. Said motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC' HEARINGS
7 ~' O~i~ah~"NO~ ~ 1~8~~' ~ Z~hih~~' O~ih~h~ ~ A~h~ht- ~ B~Idi~'~ ~'
H~i~ht~ Ordinance No. 1-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to providing for establishment of building height
and parking and loading requirements when property is rezoned to SAD
(Special Activities District), is before Council for consideration on
~cond and FINAL Reading. Prior to consideration of passage of this
ordinance on ~cond and FINAL Reading, a public hearing has been sched-
uled to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 1-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH , FLORIDA, A~NDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", SECT ION
30-15.1, "SAD SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DEL~Y BEA~, FLORIDA, BY
REPEALING SECTION 30-15.1 (H), "BUILDING HEIGHT", ~qD
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-15.1(H), "BUILDING HEIGHT", BY
PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF BUILDING HEIGHT BY THE
CITY COUNCIL AT THE TI~ PROPERTY IS REZONED TO SAD ~D
BY ~KING CERTAIN TE~NICAL ~VISIONS; BY A~NDING SEC-
TION 30-15.1 (I) , "PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS", BY
PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PA~ING ~D LOADING ~-
QUIREMENTS AT THE TI~ PROPERTY IS REZONED TO SAD; PRO-
VIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING ~ EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 1-84 is on ~ile 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. 1-84 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Campbell - Yes; hr. Jackel - Yes;
Mr. Perry - Yes; 51ayor Young - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
O~dih~h~-'N~ '" 5~8~' ~'~ Z~hih~"O~dih~h~~ A~hd~ht- ~- O~t~t
P&~kfhg'R~lati6h~: Ordinance No. 6-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning"
of the Code of Ordinances relative to reducing the parking stall width
from ten feet to nine feet, 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.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 6-~4:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH , FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING" SECTION
30-18, "OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS" SUBSECTION (E)
(1) "PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS" AND SUBSECTION (E) (2)
"PARKING BAY ILLUSTRATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO REDUCE THE STANDARD
PARKING STALL WIDTH FROM TEN FEET TO NINE FEET AND TO
REQUIRE DOUBLE STRIPING BETWEEN PARKING STALLS; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 6-84 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. 6-84 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Campbell - Yes; 5~r. JacKel - Yes;
Mr. Perry - Yes; Mayor Young - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0
vote.
9'~ O~ih~h~NO'~' 7'-~8~~ ~" Z~hih~' O~d~h~h~' A~h~ht'~ ~' R~'-DW~ll'~h~
Di~t~i~t'; Ordinance No. 7-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to creating a R~ ~iedium to Medium High Density
Dwelling District, 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. 7-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, A~*~ND-
ING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENACTING A NEW SECTION
30-6.5, "RM MEDIUM TO MEDIU~ HIGH DENSITY DWELLING DIS-
TRICT'', PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAID Rh DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR THE PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES IN SAID
RM DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CRITERIA FOR LOT DIMENSIONS,
SITE AREA, AND DENSITY COhPUTATION WITHIN SAID RM DIS-
TRICT, INCLUDING DENSITY AND SITE AREA, ~,~INIMUM DIhEN-
SIONS, EXCEPTIONS, DUPLEX CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR AGGRE-
GATE FLOOR AREA FOR ALL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN
SAID RM DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR BUILDING SETBACKS, GROUND
FLOOR BUILDING AREA, TOTAL FLOOR AREA, BUILDING HEIGHT,
PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS, WALL AND FENCES, LAND-
SCAPING, SIGNS, TO%~NHOUSES AND TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT AND
MINIMUM SPACING BETWEEN BUILDINGS REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING
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FOR SPECIAL REGULATIONS, PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICA-
TION, AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SAID RM DISTRICT;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 7-84 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Mike McDaniel, Planning Director, explained that the
original reason for these ordinances (Ord. Nos. 7-84 and 8-84) was to
enhance the City's capability for enticing property into the City. ~he
City's standard densities are 6, 10 and 15 while the County's are 8, 12
and 16. In addition, the County also allows a range of densities, 5-8,
8-12 and 12-16. Members of the Planning staff, as well as the Planning
and Zoning Board, felt that it was necessary to create densities in
between what they now have. The R~,~ and RH ordinances before Council
tonight are intended to provide that flexibility and encoura9e prop-
erties to annex into the City. Mr. McDaniel outlined the density ranges
allowed by these ordinances and explained the requirements and perform-
ance standards.
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.
~%~IR~b~t'-S%~, Coalition for Good Government, spoke in
opposition of the ordinances, citing the following reasons: The argu-
ment that it will enable the City to exact higher impact fees and have
better control does not necessarily hold true. Higher densities have an
impact on roads, utilities, less green area, more concrete and a lower
quality of life. The Planning Department is not staffed to take on any
additional workload such as these performance standards. This plan
places too much latitude and discretionary powers in the hands of the
City Council and is open to possible abuses. This plan increases the
possibility of litigation and/or appeals based on equal treatment. If
the City would spend time and effort to beautify the corridors, it would
enhance the property value of the adjoining lands. They feel that a
more concerted effort on the part of City Administration could be made
to induce the County to cooperate more with the City pertaining to
zoning and code enforcement problems. In place of this they sug§est a
compromise calling for the creation of two new zoning classifications, 8
and 12, to be used where appropriate and in conformity with their exist-
ing land use plan.
M~J~'~d~h, representing Florida Atlantic Builders
Association, spoke in favor of the ordinances. The concept of flex
zoning and using extractions paid for by a developer to increase their
zoning densities has been a very effective means of increasin9 the
quality of life because it increases the quality of development. The
quality of development goes up dramatically when municipalities and
County governments have the ability to negotiate from a position of
strength. They basically know the amount of growth they will be faced
with in Palm Beach County; that is no longer an issue. The proper
management of that growth is the challenge that faces them in the next
twenty years; this takes a mature viewpoint on the part of the devel-
oper. They develop the projects sold to the people moving here; how-
ever, if their projects are not quality and are not in an atmosphere
that enhances the quality of life, they are defeating their purposes.
The City is giving itself the opportunity to be imaginative and cre-
ative. He strongly urges Council to pass these ordinances.
M~~i~H~hb~, Planning & Zoning Board, stated that
the Board, in its denial, did not necessarily deny.the concept of flex-
ible zoning. They were opposed to this particular singling out and spot
zoning. At the moment they have a committee that is reviewing the
entire Zoning Code.
The public hearing was closed.
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Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 7-84 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by ~. Campbell. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; ~lr. Campbell - Yes; ~.
Jackel - No; Mr. Perry - No; Mayor Young - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: ~n~.
Campbell stated he had originally voted against this but has changed his
position. After having talked with Mr. McDaniel, he finds this is very
analogous to their SAD zoning. The safeguards appear to be built into
this type of zoning very similarly to what he likes about their SAD.
This means that any changes to be made must go through the Planning &
Zoning Board and Council for final approval. He believes the concept is
good if they allow a greater flexibility to their Planning staff and
their P&Z Board in dealing with developers. Also, he feels the devel-
opers need to be put on notice that the concept is not just an increase
in densities. He would like the City Manager to review the fee situ-
ation with regard to applications for rezoning and site plan approval
and suggests that for any site plan approval coming in under this type
there be a considerable surcharge for the additional time and effort
involved on the part of City staff.
Upon question by Mr. Jackel, Mr. Campbell stated that the
Planning and Zoning Board has expressed some concern about residential
SAD ' s.
In response to comments made by Mr. Stump, 5~r. Bird stated
that the best way to get into a position to take over the ultimate
control of the land use within their ultimate boundary, i.e. County
pocket areas, is to have something to offer that is essentially com-
patible with the County's package. It is illogical to assume that the
County will rezone to satisfy the whims of Delray, when indeed their
overall responsibility is for an entire county. He feels the long term
best interest of the City is served by making it possible for those
lands to be developed under the City's guidance and supervision as
opposed to County supervision. He is in favor of flexible zoning.
Upon question by Mr. Bird regarding litigation, the City
Attorney replied that he feels they would have a better ability to argue
flexibility with the judge under this zoning.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
I0~ O~di~h~N~'~ ~' 8~8~-' ~ Z~hi~" O~d'i h~h~'- A~h~ht- ~ ' P~q" DW~ Ilih~
DiB%~t~ Ordinance No. 8-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of the Code
of Ordinances relative to creating a RH Medium High to High Density
Dwelling District, 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. 8-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY' OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, A~i~:ND-
ING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENACTING A NEW SECTION
30-7.5, "RH MEDIU~i HIGH TO HIGH DENSITY DWELLING DIS-
TRICT'', PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAID RH DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR THE PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES IN SAID
RH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CRITERIA FOR LOT DIMENSIONb,
SITE AREA, AND DENSITY COMPUTATION WITHIN SAID RH DIS-
TRICT, INCLUDING DENSITY AND SITE AREA, MINIMUM DI~iEN-
SIONS, EXCEPTIONS, DUPLEX CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR AGGRE-
GATE FLOOR AREA FOR ALL MULTIPLE FA~IILY DWELLING UNITS IN
SAID RH DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR BUILDING SETBACKS, GROUND
FLOOR BUILDING AREA, TOTAL FLOOR AREA, BUILDING HEIGHT,
PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS, WALL AND FENCES, LAND-
SCAPING, SIGNS, TOWNHOUSES AND TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPmeNT AND
5iINIMUM SPACING BETWEEN BUILDINGS REQUIRE~iENTS; PROVIDING
FOR SPECIAL REGULATIONS, PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICA-
TION, AND PERFORS~ANCE STANDARDS FOR SAID RH DISTRICT;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
~8~~SOR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 8-84 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. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 8-~4 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by ~. Campbell. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: ~. Bird - Yes; Mr. Campbell - Yes; ~.
Jackel - No; 5~. Perry - No; Mayor Young - Yes. Said motion passed with
a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: ~.
Jackel stated that after studying this situation he does not understand
why they are taking this path. An SAD accomplishes pretty much the same
thing. Further, Mr. McDaniel has not gotten an increase in staff.
Thirdly, the Planning and Zoning Board is studying the matter and he
would rather await the results of their study before voting on this. He
does not understand the urgency and will vote in the negative.
For the record, the City Attorney advised that the previous
ordinance will allow densities between 7 through 10, not 9.999, and this
ordinance will allow densities between 11 through 15; this was not clear
in the caption.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
CONSENT~AGENDA
The following items are to be considered by Council as the
Consent Agenda:
1I~
Council is to consider execution of a water service agreement with Mili-
tary Trail Investors, Ltd., a Florida Limited Partnership, for a parcel
of land located on the east side of Military Trail, south of Linton
Boulevard. The property is zoned Commercial and the proposed use is for
an office complex and racquetball facility. The property is not con-
tiguous. Approval is recommended.
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Council is to consider execution of a water service agreement with
William A. Chamberlain for a parcel of land located on the south side of
Avenue G, west of South Federal Highway and east of Dixie Boulevard.
Present use of the property is duplexes and proposed use is for an auto-
mobile dealership. The property is zoned CG (General Commercial) and is
not contiguous. Approval is recommended.
13~ FihRI'"P1Rt--ADp~O~RI-=~S~&gat~-A~'~ Council is to consider
final plat approval for Seagate Arms, an approved eight unit multiple
family project, located at the northwest corner of Seagate Drive and
Bucida Road. This was unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning
Board.
E&B~ht'D~a-~-High-POiht% Council is to consider granting
a 12-foot easement deed to High Point of Delray Condominium Sections 5
and 6 for the purpose of drainage pipelines. Approval is recommended.
151 A~Sd~ht-t6~R~~COStt&~t% Council is to consider ap-
proval of execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Refuse Contract between
the City and Waste Management, Inc., of Florida to provide roll-out cart
service to The Palms of Delray. Approval is recommended.
I6% R~9i§~a-LR96"D~l'~R~-Sig~d"Ag~a~t~ Council is to con-
~-~er approval of execution of Revised Lago Del Rey Agreement for the
continued location of the sign on the right-of-way at the northwest
corner of Homewood Boulevard and Casita Way. Approval is recommended.
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Council is to consider approval of execution of Revised Agreement be-
tween the City and the Delray Beach Public Library Association, Inc., to
administer a grant of $150,000 from Florida Department of State, Divi-
sion of Library Services for library construction funds. Approval is
recommended.
18% C6~-~&~hih~D~Dli~at~l Council is to consider award of a
contract for a Xerox 1075 copier from Xerox in the amount of $58,252,
with funds to come from the 1983-84 budget. Approval is recommended.
Li~id'Chl6~ih~ Council is to consider award of a contract
to the low bidder, Allied Universal Corporation in the amount of
$97,134.25 for the following for use by the Water Plant:
400 One-ton cylinders, liquid chlorine gas $ 89,400.00
75 150-1b cylinders, liquid chlorine gas 2,212.50
65 100-lb HCH ..... 5~52I~75
Total $ 97,134.25
Funds are to come from the 1983-84 budget. Approval is recommended.
20~ Ab&hd6h~ht~f'~&'-PO~tiOh-~f"A~h~'~El Resolution No. 11-84,
~vacating and abandoning a portion of Avenue E, located north of La~'~at
Avenue between Federal Highway and Florida Boulevard, is before Council
for consideration. This was unanimously approved by the Planning and
Zoning Board.
The caption of Resolution No. 11-84 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF
AVENUE "E" ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF DEL-RATON PARK, PAL~
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14 AT
PAGES 9 AND 10 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PAL~ BEACH COUNTY,
FLORI DA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 11-84 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
P6iht-BO~l~ga~a~&h~-~a~l~t'D~ig~'"~Th~'CO~Oh~}% Resolution No. 12-84,
requesting permission from the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners
to rezone land annexed from AR (Agricultural Residential) (County) to
SAD (Special Activities District) (City), is before Council for con-
sideration. This was approved by the Planning & Zoning Board by a vote
of 6-1 (Sumrall dissenting).
The caption of Resolution No. 12-84 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES
171.062, TO REZONE LAND ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH FROM THE COUNTY ZONING CLASSIFICATION AR (AGRI-
CULTURAL RESIDENTIAL ) DI STRICT TO THE CITY ' S ZONING
CLASSIFICATION SAD (SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT).
(Copy of Resolution No. 12-84 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Ag~h~'&hd-SiW~'~22hd-AV~h~-~L&k~id~)i Resolution No. 13-84, request-
ing permission from the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners to
rezone land annexed from AR (Agricultural Residential) (County) to SAb
(Special Activities District) (City), is before Council for considera-
tion. This was approved by the Planning & Zoning Board by a vote of 4-2
(Carey and Simon dissenting).
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The caption of Resolution No. 13-84 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PURSUANT TO FLORI DA STATUTE S
171. 062 TO REZONE LAND ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH FROM THE COUNTY ZONING CLASSIFICATION AR (AGRI-
CULTURAL RESIDENTIAL) TO THE CITY'S CLASSIFICA%'ION SAD
(SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRICT).
(Copy of Resolution No. 13-84 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Resolution No. 14-84, authorizing the submittal of an application to the
State Department of Natural Resources requesting the need for a borrow
area easement over State lands in connection with a maintenance renour-
ishment project, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 14-84 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH , FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLI-
CATION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTSiENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES REQUESTING AND SETTING FORTH THE NEED FOR A
BORROW AREA EASEMENT OVER STATE LANDS IN CONNECTION %4ITH
A MAINTENANCE RENOURISHMENT PROJECT, AS MORE FULLY DE-
SCRIBED IN THE APPLICATION.
(Copy of Resolution No. 14-84 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
E~i~h'- ~" Liht~h~ B~hl~: Resolution No. 15-84, re-
questing Palm Beach County to fund the expansion of Linton Boulevard, is
before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-84 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING PALM BEACH COUNTY TO FUND THE
EXPAN SION OF LINTON BOULEVARD BETWEEN I- 95 AND THE
FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR
FURNISHING COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION.
(Copy of Resolution No. 15-84 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the Consent Agenda with the
addition of Resolution No. 15-84 as Item 23a, seconded by 5~. Campbell.
Said motion passed unanimously.
Be fore roll call, Mr. Campbell noted that there are two
items on the Consent Agenda regarding water service outside of the City;
he has no objection at this time. He feels that giving water to people
in County pockets is tied in with the development and their Land Use
Plan. He would like to see, as a regular policy, that these matters go,
not only through the Public Utilities Director, but also through the
Planning & Zoning Board for their opinion.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
REGULAR'AGENDA
A~iht~t~"~B~&~'~f~Ad~t~ht~ Council is to consider
appointment of two Regular members to terms ending March 15, 1984, one
Alternate member to a term ending March 15, 1985 and two Alternate
members to terms ending March 15, 1987.
Mayor Young recommended that Council move Samuel Portnay up
to be a regular member, appoint Harold Brown as an alternate member and
Robert Stump to fill the alternate position vacated by ~r. Portnay.
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Mr. Jackel moved to reappoint 51att Gracey and Bruce Larsen
for another term, to appoint Sam Portnay as a regular member and for the
two alternate positions left open to appoint Jordan hiller and Alvero
Vera, seconded by Mr. Bird.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to reappoint those whose
terms expire on 3/15/84, Mr. Gracey, ~. Larsen and 5~. Portnay to their
current positions, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Said motion passed unani-
mously.
Mr. Jackel moved to appoint Jordan Miller and Alvero Vera to
the alternate positions and to move ~. Portnay forward to a regular
position on the Board of Adjustment. Motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Bird stated that one of the limitations on the Boara of
Adjustment has been the lack of a qualified general contractor. The
Board Chairman has expressed concern about having an attorney as a Board
member; however, he does not favor that request because if the Board
requires legal advice, he would prefer to have their own City Attorney
provide it. He concurs with ~. Jackel that Alvero Vera who is a gen-
eral contractor should be appointed and noted that, if appointed, 5~.
Vera will have to step down from the Contractors Board of Appeals. He
would agree to move Mr. Portnay forward when a layperson position opens.
For the vacancy that exists, he would recommend ~. Gene Strews, Vice-
President of Sun Bank.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to appoint Alvero Vera as
a regular member and to appoint ~. Gene Strews as an alternate member.
Said motion died for lack of a second.
M~. Campbell stated that he would like to have an oppor-
tunity to speak with Mr. Stump, Mr. Strews and 5~. Miller before making
a decision. Mr. Jackel stated that he would like to see Nr. Stump's
resume.
Mr. Jackel moved to elevate Sam Portnay to be a regular
member, to appoint Alvero Vera to an alternate position, leaving one
alternate position open, seconded by ~. Bird. Said motion passed
unanimously.
Ci%~-S~Ohd~NO~Pa~ti~El~i~h~"~POI1WO~k~'. Council is
to consider authorizing the City Clerk to select from the list of Poll-
workers used by the County for a second non-partisan election, if such
election is necessary.
The City Attorney advised that because of the new election
laws, it is no longer necessary for them to appoint a Council hember to
go up and watch the machines being checked; however, they are still
welcome to do so if they wish.
Mr. Bird moved to authorize the City Clerk, in the event of
a second non-partisan election, to select the required Pollworkers from
the list of Pollworkers used by the County for the Presidential Pref-
erence Primary Election, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Said motion passed
unanimously.
Council is to consider authorizing the expenditure of $17,500 ~or the
railroad crossing replacement at S.E. let Street, including pavement
restoration, traffic control, etc., to be accomplished by FEC Railroad.
Funds are to come from the 1983/84 budget for the downtown by-pass
project of which S.E. let Street is a part. Approval is recommended.
Mr. Bird moved to approve authorization of the expenditure
of $17,500 for railroad crossing replacement at S.E. let Street, in-
cluding pavement restoration, traffic control, etc., funds to come from
the 1983/84 budget for the downtown by-pass project, seconded by ~.
Perry. Said motion passed unanimously.
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D~igh&ti~% Ordinance No. 9-84, relative to changing the City's Land
Use Plan Designation in the Comprehensive Plan for a parcel of land
located east of 1-95, between Carver ~liddle School and Carver Estates
(Delray Beach Housing Authority, Applicant), is before Council for con-
sideration on First Reading. This was approved by the Planning and
Zoning Board by a vote of 6-1 (Carey dissenting).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 9-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH , FLORIDA, CHANGING THE CITY'S LAND USE PLAN DESIG-
NATION IN THE C05'~PREHENSIVE PLAN FOR A PARCEL OF LAND IN
SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EA$~ FROh SF
SINGLE FAMILY TO MF-10 MULTIPLE FASIILY; AMRNDING THE LAND
USE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
(Note: Ordinance Nos. 9-84 and 10-84 were discussed at the same time).
Ordinance No. 10-84, relative to rezoning of a 10.51-acre parcel of
land, subject to RM-10 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District, located east
of 1-95, between Carver hiddle School and Carver Estates, is before
Council for consideration on First Reading. This was approved by the
Planning & Zoning Board by a vote of 6-1 (Carey dissenting).
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 10-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
R-iA (SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT IN RM-10 (hULTIPLE
FAMILY D%~ELLING) DISTRICT THE EAST ONE HALF (E½) OF LOT
18, SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE
43 EAST, DELRAY BEACH , PALSi BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 4 SHEET #1, PALM BEACH COUNTY
PUBLIC RECORDS, LOCATED EAST OF I- 95, BETWEEN CARVER
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CARVER ESTATES, AND A~NDING "ZONING
~AP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983".
Mr. Perry moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 9-84 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Regarding Ordinance Nos. 9-84 and 10-84, Mr. Bird expressed
concern about the significant increase in density, and the impact which
will occur. He has not seen a traffic impact study that would lead him
to believe that the density increase can be accomodated by the road
network which will serve it. For these reasons he will vote no on both
ordinances. He feels there are some alternatives that have not been
explored. Mr. Campbell also expressed opposition to these ordinances.
He feels it will be the premise for the destruction of the neighborhood
rather than solving the housing problem. He is not sure it is the con-
sensus of the black community to increase the density in this manner and
he would like to have input from the neighbors.
~. Perry stated it was recently mentioned that some years
ago the people in that area insisted they wanted single family housing
put in. In the meantime he has seen four houses put up which are now
surrounded by a chain link fence and he does not know if anybody lives
in there; they are just not selling. They have a burgeoning problem
with people on waiting lists waiting to get into the t~pe of housing
which the Housing Authority makes available. He feels this is an emer-
gency situation and would favor passage of both ordinances. 5~. Jackel
stated that he, too, would like to hear from the public. In order to
have public input, they must pass the ordinances tonight and have a
public hearing in two weeks. As he understands it, this will involve
about 100 units with a waiting list of 600 or more. He is against high
densities but they have a serious housing problem here which must be
addressed. He feels they have no choice but to go along with this in
order to remedy the situation.
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Mr. Bird stated that they are overlooking the fact that this
is not an either/or situation. Several years ago Council asked the P&Z
Board to go back and restudy this issue. As he recalls, the recom-
mendation of that committee was that they should attempt to provide not
only the housing which is required but an incentive for that housing to
be provided within the community; i.e., if their Zoning Code permitted
and they could arrange the appropriate incentives, that they should take
existing parcels of land within the already existing neighborhoods and
allow for the development of duplexes and, perhaps, triplexes or quadri-
plexes. One of the problems with taking people who are not making it on
their own and putting them in a community made up entirely of other
people who also are not making it on their own is that the role model
interface is bad. If you take the same people and put them in an atmo-
sphere where the people they are in contact with are indeed moving
forward with their own initiative and abilities, he feels they will have
improved two things; one, you've provided the housing, and, two, you've
also provided, in his view, a much stronger environment to help these
people with their upward mobility and eventually not to be dependent
upon the rest of us any longer. To that end he would like to more
thoroughly investigate the recommendation made by their prior P&~ Board
and at least take a look at the alternatives before they make an ir-
revocable commitment to building 10 units per acre in what was struc-
tured to be single family dwellings. Although road impact may not be a
major factor to some Council hembers, there has never been a situation
in which someone brought them 100 units to place in the middle of an
existing residential neighborhood where they did not ask for a road
impact study. He recalls that a study was asked for and does not why
they never got it.
~'~'R~%%~R~l'l~ expressed concern over the number of
units to be placed in the area. She agrees with the need for housing
but they already have high density housing in that area. She would like
to see this go back to P&Z or to a Council workshop so that there can be
a study done on alternatives. This project would have a negative impact
on Carver Middle School and the Catherine Strong Center. Catherine
Strong Center has to be upgraded and expanded. She would hate to see
that number of people put in that area coupled with Carver Estates; that
is too many. She has also heard that there is a possibility that they
are going to have housing for migrants in that area.
~-R~ih~I~Ha~i~ stated that the County has donated land
for the use which has been proposed. He concurs that puttin~ people on
top of one another is not desirable; but the layout shows that it is
very well done and he feels it would enhance the area. As he under-
stands it, the 30-40 acres surrounding the 104 units was not desirable
for construction because of soil conditions. He believes it was the
intention to propose to the City to utilize that as a park area. The
project has created a lot of open space which will keep the kids off the
street. This project would be very different from Carver Estates and he
feels it is very needed. They are trying to help all; not only low
income but also moderate income. There are a lot of people who cannot
move into Carver Estates because of the income limits but need housing
in the private sector and can afford fair market rent.
Mr. Bird asked how many units the Housing Authority controls
the subsidies for or control directly. Mr. Harris replied 490 total.
Mr. Bird stated that if they can arrange some sort of cooperative ven-
ture that allows somebody to get some help in building a duplex, half of
which would be made use of as low or moderate income housing, then the~
have done two things. One, they have put property on the tax rolls,
and, secondly, they have put the people in direct proximity with an
upward mobile roll model. He sees benefits in other alternatives.
Mr. Harris advised that the Housing Authority has commlt-
ments from the County and is ready to make a move. These would not be
subsidized units. They would be in the private sector, owned by the
Delray Beach Housing Authority and bringing in fair market rent. They
would also have the flexibility of a lease purchase.
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Mr. Campbell stated that he served with Spencer Pompey on a
committee to analyze housing; they did recognize the extreme need and
wanted to move ahead. He distinctly remembers Mr. Pompey saying that
they did not want any projects. Mr. Campbell added that he feels they
can build community oriented housing there, not just hoUsing pro~ects.
If they approve this, Council will be saying that there is a double
standard; that the black people are going to be treated differently.
Mr. Perry stated that he has seen the layout and there was a lot o~
green space. He would concur with Mr. Harris that it is not a typical
housing project.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion that Ordinance No. 9-84
and Ordinance No. 10-84 be remanded to workshop. &aid motion died for
lack of a second.
5~yor Young asked Mr. Carey why he dissented. ~. Carey
advised that he felt .they should apply the same standards they apply to
all areas of Delray Beach, such as the traffic impact study and a look
at the overall area of land available for development; that they should
plan for the long range development in that area which might very well
include a project of this nature. Further, he would li~e Council to
look at the Neighborhood Strategy Area study to see what conclusions
they came to regarding this particular type of development.
Upon question by hr. Jackel, Mr. Campbell advised that this
type of study was done four years ago. It was recommended, through the
P&Z Board, that what they really needed was additional immediate housing;
that this should not be done through housing projects and that it should
be done in the R-1AA standard and through duplexes and maybe triplexes.
~. Campbell made a substitute motion to send Ord. No. 9-84
and Ord. No. 10-84 to the next workshop meeting, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call, Mr. Perry stated that at workshop he would
like to learn what became of the traffic impact study they asked for.
Mr. Jackel asked ~r. Harris to bring the site plan to that workshop.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
O~dih~h~N~%~II~8~Th~-C~h~-Ahh~k&%~h~ Ordinance No.
11-84, relative to annexing a 4.67-acre parcel subject to SAD (Special
Activities District) to allow an office development, is before Council
for consideration on First Reading. The property is located on West
Atlantic Avenue, west of High Point Boulevard, east of Hamlet Drive, if
extended north. This was approved by the Planning & Zoning hoard by a
vote of 6-1 (Sumrall dissenting). If passed, Public Hearing wlll be
held on March 13th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 11-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEAC~ THE
%~ST ONE-HALF (W½) OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (SW ~) OF
THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (NW¼) OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-
QUARTER (SW~) LYING NORTH OF STATE ROAD NO. 806, OF
SECTION 18, TO%~SHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, PALM BEACh
COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING
MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES
OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE
ZONING THEREOF.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Perry moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 11-84 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mr. Campbell - Yes; ~. Jackel - Yes; ~.
Perry - Yes; Mayor Young - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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O~dihah~-NO~~ 12~84- ~'-Th~-C6~h~' R~Ohih~% Ordinance No.
12-84, relative to rezoning of a 4.67-acre parcel of land, sub3ect to
SAD (Special Activities District), located on West Atlantic Avenue, west
of High Point Boulevard, east of Hamlet Drive, if extended north, is
before Council for consideration on First Reading. This was approved by
the Planning & Zoning Board by a vote of 6-1 (Sumrall dissenting). If
passed, Public Hearing will be held on 5larch 13th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 12-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ZONING AND PLACING LAND P~SENTLY IN
COUNTY OF PALM BEA~ WITH COUNTY ZONING OF AR (AGRI-
CULTURAL RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT, IN THE CITY ZONING
(SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DISTRIC?), BEING A 4.67 ACRE PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF ATL~TIC AVENUE BETWEEN HIGH
POINT BOULEVA~ ~D HA~ET DRIVE, IF E~ENDED NORTH, SAID
LAND BEING IN SECTION 18, TO, SHIP 46 SOUTH, ~GE 43
EAST; GRATING CONDITIONAL USE ~D SITE ~D DEVELOP~NT
PL~ APPROVAL; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER; AND ASIENDING
"ZONING ~P OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1983".
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
~. Perry moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 12-84 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: ~. Bird - Yes; ~. Campbell - Yes; 5~. Jackel - Yes; 5~.
Perry - Yes; Mayor Young - Yes. Said nDtion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
31 ~ O~ih~h~- N~% ~ 14 ~8~- ~ ~ Z~ih~" O~ih~h~-A~h~ht'~ ~' R~'- '
~kihg-R~ai~h%B~ Ordinance No. 14-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning"
of the Code of Ordinances to reduce the parkin9 requirements for busi-
ness and professional offices having a total floor area in excess of
3,000 square feet, is before Council for consideration on First Readin9.
This was approved by the Planning & Zoning Board by a unanimous vote.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held on February 28th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 14-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF D~LKAY
BEACH , FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30 "ZONING" , SECTION
30-18 "OFF-STREET PA~ING ~GULATIONS", SUBSECTION (F)
"PARKING REQUIREMENTS" (2) (a) "COM~RCIAL" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO
~DUCE THE PARKING ~QUIRE~NTS FOR BUSINESS AND PRO-
FESSIONAL OFFICES HAVING A TOTAL FLOOR AREA IN EXCESS OF
3,000 SQUA~ FEET AND FURTHER A~NDING SUBSECTION (F)
"PA~ING ~QUIREMENTS" (2)(b) "COM~RCIAL" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DEL~Y BEACH , FLORIDA, BY
ADDING BUSINESS ~D PROFESSIONAL OFFICES HAVING 3,000
SQUA~ FEET OR MO~ OF TOTAL FLOOR AREA; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING ~ EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
~. Perry moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 14-84 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: 5~. Bird - Yes; ~. Campbell - Yes; ~. Jackel - Yes; ~.
Perry - Yes; Mayor Young - Yes. Said ~tion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mayor Young declared the meeting ad3ourned at 10:40 P.~i.
City Clerk
ATT E ST:
MAYOR
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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 February 14, 1984, which minutes were
formally approved and adopted by the City Council on '~~-~'~F~.
~ City Clerk
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 o~ 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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