12-11-84 DECEMBER 11~ 1984
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the
Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:05 P.M., Tuesday, December 11, 1984.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Council Member Malcolm T. Bird
Council Member Marie Horenburger
Council Member Arthur Jackel
Council Member Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager James L. Pennington, and
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Tom Clayton,
First Baptist Church.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of November 27, 1984 and Special Meeting of November 20, 1984,
seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr.
Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5.a.1. Mrs. Feldman, Pines of Delray East, advised that on the "S"
curve on Homewood Boulevard the striping is very hard to see at night.
There is a lot of traffic from Lowson and Linton Boulevards going north
and from Atlantic Avenue going south. She suggested that consideration
be given to putting reflectors on that "S" curve.
5.b.1. Mr. Weatherspoon asked for a status report on the list of
proposed projects to be funded from the impact fund. The City Manager
advised that this will be presented to Council at their first workshop
meeting in January.
5.b.2. Mrs. Horenburger, the City's representative on the Palm
Beach County-wide Beaches and Shores Council, reported on the proposed
Interlocal Agreement. She believes that the City's interests are pro-
tected and she needs to bring back Council's opinion at their next
meeting in early January.
The City Attorney advised that he has a concern over whether
or not Council wants to enter into an agreement which requires them to
submit all future projects to be done, seaward of the coastal construc-
tion setback line, to an agency for approval. Although it may not have
an effect on whether a project goes forward, it may be taken into con-
sideration by the County in funding the project. That is a policy
question and if Council wishes to participate in such an agreement, he
suggests that the motion to enter into it be subject to them working out
some details on language to protect the City's interests as much as
possible.
Mayor Campbell stated that if the City is not willing to
participate with their neighbors in trying to solve a common problem,
the County may be remiss is funding them in the future anyway.
Mrs. Horenburger advised that, when she expressed that same
concern, she was told that once the agreement is in place for the muni-
cipalities, everyone would be participating and would have to submit
those plans whether or not they signed into the agreement. Further, she
advised that the tough question was who will be a part of the agreement.
Some wanted to see all municipalities in the County represented; how-
ever, they were able to see to it that the non-coastal communities were
represented by the Municipal League as one voting member. Upon question
by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mrs. Horenburger advised that the primary purpose
of this agreement is to share information and, hopefully, cut down the
cost of doing these beach projects.
Mr. Bird stated he perceives the next step to be some sort
of taxing district and he has a concern as to whether or not this would
jeopardize their ability to get requisite funds to renourish their
beach. This concern doesn't have to preclude their conceptual approval
tonight. Mrs. Horenburger stated that a taxing district would have to
go on the ballot to be imposed. This is just a first step to see if
they can cooperate and have all the coastal areas benefit by it.
Mr. Bird moved that Council authorize Council Member Horen-
burger to inform the committee of their conceptual approval subject to
legal technicalities to be worked out among staff attorneys, 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.
Before roll call, Mr. Jackel stated that he does not like
the idea of one vote per City and he wonders what they have to gain by
this. He noted that the City's cost was about zero and he questions how
it will be cheaper for the City this way. Also, he would like to re-
serve the right to say no to a taxing district for the whole County.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that they might have more to lose
than gain by not entering into this. A number of people in the County
are quite concerned and she, for one, feels it is important in the same
way as the Water Management District. Eventually they might even see a
tri-county effort at beach preservation.
In response to Mr. Jackel's second question, Mr. Bird noted
that one of the items was the immobilization fee to bring the equipment
here, some $600,000. It doesn't cost anymore to mobilize that equipment
and bring it here to do Delray Beach and Boynton Beach simultaneously.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
5.b.3. Mr. Bird recognized the incoming President of the Chamber of
Commerce and thanked the Chamber for brightening up the City streets.
He wished all a peaceful New Year and happy holiday.
5.b.4. Mr. Jackel requested that Item 10 be moved to be the first
item on the Regular Agenda.
5.b.5. Mayor Campbell advised there is a need for an engineer on
the Board of Construction Appeals and recommended the appointment of Mr.
James Suddarth, engineer, who has expressed an interest to serve.
Mr. Jackel moved to appoint Mr. Suddarth to the Board of
Construction Appeals, 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.b.6. Mayor Campbell stated that consideration needs to be given
to the upgrading of the City's cemetery and he requested that staff come
before Council at the first workshop in January with a report on the
cemetery status and projected changes or solutions to the problems.
The City Manager stated that before the next workshop there
will be changes already instituted at the cemetery based on simple and
practical management techniques.
5.c.1. The City Attorney advised that today Mr. House, the selected
licensee for the golf course, finalized initialing all of the documents
and they have worked out all of the final language on the agreement in
accordance with Council's direction. Therefore, Mr. House will be
beginning operation on January 1, 1985, before Council's next meeting,
and Council will be provided with copies of the executed documents after
they are signed by the Mayor tomorrow.
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Mayor Campbell asked if, in conjunction with that, there
will be some anticipated unallocated operating funds. The City Manager
replied yes, the funds that are there will be held in the enterprise
fund as a security against the bonded indebtedness. The City Attorney
added that they are not prohibited from using those funds for other
things under that bond. In addition, there will be inventory sold which
is expected to be in excess of $100,000.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell regarding salaries, the
City Manager stated that that will be dependent upon the negotiations
with Mr. House relative to employees and how many will be retained,
transferred within the City or laid off. Once they know that, they can
estimate how much they will have to pay out in unemployment compensa-
tion, etc. It will probably be the end of February before they will
have those kinds of figures. Now, they can only project. Mayor Camp-
bell stated he would like to know those figures in order to determine if
it would be appropriate to reallocate some of those funds.
5.d.1. The City Manager advised that he received a memorandum from
Mr. Pontek relative to the leak at McFarlane and Venetian and the Lift
Station #17 status report. According to this report, the leak at Mac-
Farlane and Venetian was not a sewer backup but a leak from a water
line. Mr. Pontek and Mr. Blanton indicate in their report that there
was no raw sewage emitted from Lift Station #17. This is not to say
that there was not some storm water backup because there could have
been; however, according to the engineers and inspector, there was no
bypassing of the system.
Mr. Clay Blanton, Russell & Axon, stated that this situation
occurred over Thanksgiving weekend at which time Lift Station #17 was
off line as they are renovating it. The sewer that goes into #17 was
blocked off and they were using pumps to bypass the system. When they
had the flood tides, they had about 1½ feet of water over the Lift
Station itself. There was no discharge from the station; however, with
the water that high, there may have been some out of some of the man-
holes in the area.
Upon question by Mr. Campbell, Mr. Blanton further stated
that there is a stool sewer in that area that was backed up. There is
also a sanitary sewer that comes down to Lift Station #17 which receives
sewage from Highland Beach. Two of the lift stations in Highland Beach
were under water so there was a tremendous amount of flow into that
sewer. They went down and took bacteriological samples at the site of
the standing water and the samples, which were taken two days after the
storm floods, indicated that there was no problem with sewage at that
time.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Blanton stated that the
situation could happen again; however, in the renovation of the lift
station they are putting in water tight covers and provisions to keep
the electrical equipment above ground so they get no inflow. Also,
they've made provisions to be on 24 hour call and the contractor has
installed a telephone in his and his superintendent's car. They've
assembled an emergency bypass connection which can be hooked to the
City's six inch sewage pump. Upon further question, he explained that
Lift Station #17 is a very old lift station and the pumps there were
about to fail which is why they are renovating it at this time.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, Mr. Blanton advised that
the problem occurred on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend; however,
he was not aware of it until that Monday morning and that is why the
samples were taken two days later.
Mrs. Joseph Bell, 140 Venetian Drive, stated that the backup
was not just rain water but sewage which smelled badly and she resents
being called a liar. Their main concern is the fact that they could not
reach anybody in authority.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Manager advised
that Council, the Police Department and himself will have a complete
updated list of emergency numbers for every person in the chain of
command. The normal emergency number is in the telephone directory and
the police department can be contacted. He assures that this system
will work.
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Mayor Campbell offered an apology to Mrs. Bell and her
neighbors for any inconvenience and stated that, hopefully, this situ-
ation will not happen again in the future.
Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, 1024 White Drive, asked if this
system includes an emergency response to problems other than water and
sewer. The City Manager replied, yes, it would be applicable to all
City departments.
5.d.2. The City Manager reported that they have a series of bids to
build a solid soundproof wall to separate the Council Chambers and the
lobby for about $3,980; that would include the wall, new doors and new
hardware.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the new wall with funds to
come from the Contingency Account, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon
roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mr. Jackel - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - No. Said
motion FAILED with a 3 to 2 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Upon
question by Mr. Jackel, the City Manager advised that the new wall will
meet the Fire Code. Mayor Campbell stated that because they often have
an overflow of people at their meetings, he would rather not see a solid
wall but something with the ability to open up. Mr. Jim Johnson advised
that that type of soundproof partition is usually quite expensive, about
$100 a foot, and they would still need two sets of doors for exits. Mr.
Weatherspoon suggested adding padding to the existing wall. Mrs. Horen-
burger suggested they workshop this. Mr. Jackel felt that the staff
should review this and come back to Council with a better suggestion.
The City Manager advised that they have already given Council the best
recommendation for the cheapest cost; however, if it is Council's de-
sire, they will come up with another alternative.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
5.d.3. The City Manager stated that Council has been provided with
a memorandum from the City's horticulturist with a series of recom-
mendations regarding landscaping and irrigation concepts for Linton
Boulevard. Council may wish to review them tonight or refer this to
workshop. He outlined some of the alternatives and opinions. Some
people at the Farm Bureau have recommended that they try the leaky pipe
system on a test area and they are looking into doing the test across
from Delray Mall on Federal Highway. He tends to agree with the City's
horticulturist, Mrs. Davilla, that the best approach is the mist system.
They can get an irrigation system design for roughly $600 and it is his
recommendation to go ahead with that.
Mr. Bird asked the City Manager to have Mrs. Davilla contact
the developer involved with regard to the offer of mature trees, i.e. to
see if any or all of the trees available will be usable.
It was the consensus of Council to proceed with the irriga-
tion design.
5.d.4. The City Manager reported that they are still working on the
complaint regarding Marina Delray on Venetian Drive. They checked it in
November and the decibel reading was all right; however, that will be
rechecked.
Mayor Campbell stated that if the decibel level is still
satisfactory, they may need to review the acceptable decibel levels in
the Code.
5.b.7. Mayor Campbell publicly thanked the Historical Society for
providing the display of pictures on the walls of the City Hall lobby.
5.d.5. The City Manager thanked the Morikami Museum for donating
the Christmas tree and handmade decorations for display in City Hall.
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6. Mr. Jackel moved for agenda approval with Item 10 being
moved to be the first item on the regular agenda, renumbering Item 10 to
be 19.a. and renumbering Item 19 to be 19.b., seconded by Mr. Weather-
spoon. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Ordinance No. 102-84 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Defini-
tion of Setbacks. Ordinance No. 102-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning" of
the Code of Ordinances to provide that setbacks may also be taken from
the boundary lines of a building site joined by a Unity of Title, 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. 102-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-1 "DEFINITIONS" (78) "SETBACK" TO
PROVIDE THAT SETBACKS MAY ALSO BE TAKEN FROM THE BOUNDARY
LINES OF A BUILDING SITE JOINED BY A UNITY OF TITLE;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 102-84 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. 102-84 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. 103-84 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Non-Con-
forming Structures. Ordinance No. 103-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning"
of the Code of Ordinances to clarify the application of non-conforming
restrictions to the enlargement of any portion of a structure that
extends above the maximum height, 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. 103-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY AMENDING SECTION 30-24(D) "NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES",
BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (1) TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF
NON-CONFORMING RESTRICTIONS TO THE ENLARGEMENT OF ANdY
PORTION OF A STRUCTURE THAT EXTENDS ABOVE THE MAXIMUM
HEIGHT; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A
public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance
with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida.
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Mr. Bird advised that he has a substitute ordinance which
states that enlargement of any portion of a structure that extends above
the maximum height allowed by the zoning district in which the building
is located shall be construed as increasing its non-conformity, and,
therefore, not permitted under this section. It is his intention to
vote no on the ordinance before them and ask that this ordinance be
substituted in its place. That was the intent of Council when they
asked that the ordinance be drafted and he believes it is still the
intent.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Bird clarified that the
ordinance as listed on the agenda seems to mandate that you increase
non-conformity. Their intention was to clearly state that an increase
in non-conformity was undesirable. The City Attorney added that the
ordinance Mr. Bird just read is the exact opposite of the one on the
agenda.
The consensus of Council was to vote down the current ordi-
nance and take under consideration the proposed ordinance as read by Mr.
Bi rd.
Mr. Sidney Soloway, 1835 N.W. 13th Street, stated he was
concerned that this was the opening wedge to do away with the 45' height
limit and he is glad to see it is not.
Mr. Max Hirsher, 1305 N.W. 29th Avenue, concurred with Mr.
Soloway's comments, and stated that the way the ordinance read it would
seem to allow skyscrapers.
Upon question by Mr. Robert Stump, Mr. Bird explained that
Council's intention was to draft an ordinance to preclude permitting
every roof with something piercing it to be expanded. The ordinance
before them does not do that; the substitute ordinance would.
Mr. Stump commended Council for their course of action.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 103-84 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Jackel. Upon roll call Coun-
cil voted as follows: Mr. Bird -No; Mrs. Horenburger- No; Mr. Jackel
- No; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell - No. Said motion FAILED
with a 5 to 0 vote.
The City Attorney advised that the ordinance will be back on
the agenda for First Reading in the new form, probably on January 15,
1985.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Final Plat Approval - Southridqe Condominium. Council is to
consider a request for final plat approval for Southridge Condominium,
an approved 37-unit multiple family project, located at the northeast
corner of Linton Boulevard and S.W. 8th Avenue, just west of the fire
station. The Planning and Zoning Board approved this by a 4-0 vote
subject to the original site plan condition that S.W. 8th Avenue between
Linton Boulevard and Benjamin Avenue be brought up to City Engineering
standards.
11. Delray Affair. Council is to consider approval and endorse-
ment of the Delray Affair to be held April 12th, 13th and 14, 1985.
Approval is recommended.
12. Rotary Mowers for Parks & Recreation Department and Cemetery
Fund. Council is to consider:
(a) award of a contract to the following low bidders for mowers, etc.
Unit
Vendor Item Price Total
Hector Turf One weedeater $1,000 $1,000 " One sod cutter 1,845 1,845
" Two hedge trimmers 235 470
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Unit
Vendor Item Price Tota 1
Norman's Ten edgers 268 2,680
" Eight mowers 475 3,800
DeBra One riding mower 7,049 7,049
" One riding mower 6,995 6~995
Total $23,839
(b) award of a contract to One Stop Lawn and Turf, the second lowest
bidder in the amount of $3,640 for a Yazoo riding mower for use at the
cemetery to replace one that was stolen. Total funds in the amount of
$27,479 are to come from the 1983/84 budget. Approval is recommended.
13. Vehicle for Police Department. Council is to consider award
of a contract to Dan Burns Oldsmobile for one 1985 Delta 88 in the
amount of $11,510. Funds are to come from the 1984/85 budget. Approval
is recommended.
14. Vehicles for Police Department. Council is to consider
award of a State contract to Peacock Dodge, Daytona Beach for 10 police
package vehicles in the amount of $92,673.50 with funds to come from the
1984/85 budget. Approval is recommended.
15. Change Order - Water Treatment Plant Operational Improvements.
Council is to consider approval of Change Order No. 1 from Intercounty
Construction Corporation decreasing the original contract price by
$847.00 for a total price of $108,853. Approval is recommended.
16. Frederick Boulevard Extension. Council is to consider award
of a contract to the low bidder, Campanella Corporation for the Fred-
erick Boulevard extension in the amount of $15,472.75. $12,000 is
available in the 1984/85 budget and the balance can be allocated from
the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance. Approval is recommended.
17. Conditional Permit Agreement - Lake Worth Drainage District.
Council is to consider approving execution of a 99-year conditional
permit agreement between the City and Lake Worth Drainage District for
construction of one 20" watermain over E-4 Canal and payment by the
City of $300. Approval is recommended.
18. Nuisance Abatement. Resolution No. 96-84, assessing costs
for abating nuisances in accordance with Sections 13-12 and 13-13 on 11
parcels, is before Council for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 96-84 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ASSESSING COSTS
FOR ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS IN-
CURRED BY THE CITY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND
LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; PRO-
VIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE DATE AND
INTEREST ON ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF
THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A LIEN
UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE OF LIEN.
(Copy of Resolution No. 96-84 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda
with Item 10 removed, 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, Mr. Weatherspoon asked if they have in-
surance to cover the lawnmower which was stolen from the cemetery. Mr.
Bird advised that they are self-insured.
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At this point the roll was called to the motion.
REGULAR AGENDA
19.a. Site Plan Approval - Atlantic Plaza. Council is to consider
a request for site plan approval for Atlantic Plaza, a proposed office
and retail development containing 80,000 square feet located at the
northeast corner of East Atlantic Avenue and N.E. 7th Avenue. The
Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved this subject to the fol-
lowing conditions:
(1) That City Council approve the connection from the
Atlantic Plaza parking lot to the Adult Recreation
Center parking lot;
(2) That an in lieu of payment be made for the parking
spaces that are not provided in accordance with Section
30-13(J) of the Zoning Code;
(3) Engineering Division's memorandum of November 26, 1984;
(4) Building Department's memorandum of November 26, 1984;
(5) City Horticulturist's memorandum of November 21, 1984;
(6) That the Fire Marshal's approval be obtained for the
fire hydrant layout;
(7) That all improvements be completed in accordance with
the approved plans, except as modified by the above
conditions; and,
(8) That the time limitation of this approval be eighteen
(18) months pursuant to Section 30-22(E) of the Zoning
Code.
Mr. Simon presented a rendering and gave a presentation. He
described the property boundaries and the building, explaining that it
is a four story building and covers approximately 23% of the land area.
The first floor is for retail and three stories are for offices. It
contains approximately 80,000 square feet, 39,000 of which are on the
first floor. He advised further that they already have approval from
the Utility, Traffic, Fire and Planning Departments and have been en-
dorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, the DDA, the Atlantic Avenue Task
Force and Merchants Association.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, Mr. Simon advised that they
are on the agenda for tomorrow night's CAB meeting for preliminary
review. Upon question by Mr. Jackel, he advised that there will be
ample screening between the front parking area and the street. Further,
that the building will have a stucco type surface and they have not
decided on the exact color; they are thinking of sort of a buff, egg-
shell with Spanish tile.
Mr. Bird moved to approve the site plan requiring that the
developer satisfy the various codes and ordinances with regard to park-
ing, signage, etc., 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.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Mrs.
Horenburger expressed concern about the possible shared use of the
parking in the City Park and the fact that they might see trampled
bushes, etc. Mayor Campbell advised that the walk area will be open.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
19.b. ApDeal to Decision of the En~ineerin~ Department - Pelican
Harbor Marina. Council is to consider the appeal of the Engineering
Department's decision regarding the marina variance application for the
Pelican Harbor Marina.
The City Attorney pointed out that this is an appeal through
Sec. 9-534 relative to standards dealing with docks, etc. It requires
an appeal to be filed in writing 10 days after the decision by the
Engineering Department. In this case, the decision was dated November
19, 1984 and their appeal letter was dated December 5, 1984; this ex-
ceeds the 10 days and they have probably waived their right of appeal.
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Mr. Bird moved to accept the appeal, seconded by Mr. Weather-
spoon. 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. Erling introduced Mr. Spina, architect. Mr. Spina made
a presentation and presented renderings. They have modified their
original request and the proposed design shows no setback to the east
property boundary. In addition, the modification requests a variance of
the standard 25' maximum extension of pier or dolphin pile from the
canal right-of-way line. The proposed design reflects 27' pier length
and 45' dolphin extension from the property line for type A slips, and
37' dolphin extension for type B slips.
Mr. Church pointed out that they usually request 25' from
the property line to be clear at each side.
Mr. Spina noted that the property owner at the east end of
the property has written a letter indicating no objection to the docks
as proposed.
Mr. Bird moved to grant the variance including the setback
waiver, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger.
Mr. Spina added that they would like to address the pumping
station for pumping out boats. They are requesting a waiver from the
sewage pumpout requirement. They are providing the water and sewer for
the maintenance of the boats, but not for living on the boats.
Mr. Bird amended his motion to include a waiver on the pump
station, providing that the documents would reflect no living on the
boat, seconded by Mrs. Horengburger. 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, upon question by Mr. Jackel, Mr. Spina
advised that this is for the benefit of the residents of Pelican Harbor.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
20. Appeal to Decision of Community Appearance Board - Business
Products, Associates~ Inc. Council is to consider the appeal of the CAB
decision regarding the sign to be located at Business Products Associ-
ates, Inc., 321 North Congress Avenue, Bay No. 6.
Mr. Steve Rubin, attorney for applicant, reported that the
applicant has complied with all of the CAB requirements except one. The
CAB wants the sign copy to read "Business Machines" or "Business Equip-
ment'' as opposed to the applicant's desired language of "Copiers, Type-
writers and Calculators".
Mr. Jay Herman, Business Products Associates, gave a pres-
entation. They contracted with a company in Delray Beach called Sign
Graphics and Mr. Peter Santamaria of that company appeared before the
CAB one month ago. Mr. Herman presented a sample of the original sign
presentation which was 2%' by 14' and advised that they reduced it to 2'
by 12' as requested by the CAB. The Board then objected to the content
of the sign. Mr. Herman presented to Council a list of about 25 various
types of office equipment, noting that the only products on that list
which they sell and service are copiers, calculators and typewriters.
Mrs. Alice Finst, CAB, stated that the first time this sign
appeared before the Board, they felt it had a lot of elaborate copy on
it and that it was not laid out well and they sent the applicant back to
come up with another plan. The applicant said that he had to put the
name diagonally across the sign. Once again, they felt it had elabora-
tive copy in that the carpet store next door might want to put up "Rug
Padding, Tack Strips, Room Supplies, etc." The main problem, however,
was that the sign appeared cluttered and not in keeping with what she
personally feels is the excellent style of that new building on Congress
Avenue.
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Mr. Herman pointed out that the cost of this sign is $1600
and he would not spend that kind of money on a sign that isn't nice
looking. The sign will be an asset to the community and will beautify
the building it goes on.
Mr. Bird asked if the CAB's concern was with what the words
say or the fact that they made the sign cluttered. Mrs. Finst replied
it was both; they gave the applicant the option to summarize the ser-
vices he was giving.
Mr. Peter Santamaria, Sign Graphics, stated that some busi-
nesses such as "Beauty Supply" or "Meat Market" can have summarized
signs which clearly indicate the service they provide; however, "busi-
ness machines" is very vague in that it covers a lot of ground. That is
the reason they would like to put in the three words "copiers, calcula-
tors and typewriters". If they have to delete one word, they would be
willing to delete "calculators".
Mrs. Finst stated that the applicant is entitled to a cer-
tain amount of advertising in his window, so he is not being told he
cannot give information as to what he has inside. Their concern is with
the row of signs on the building being neat and in conformity.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to uphold the opinion of the Com-
munity Appearance Board on this matter, seconded by Mr. Jackel.
Mr. Weatherspoon felt that there was nothing wrong with the
sign, that it is not out of line with regard to City Codes, and that
they should allow it. Mr. Jackel disagreed and noted that the CAB voted
unanimously against it.
The City Attorney cautioned Council that based upon the
concession made by the applicant to eliminate one of three words on the
sign, something in the nature of "copiers and typewriters", and assuming
that it is substantially the same area to be covered with the lettering
on the sign as that lettering which the Board proposed, Council should
note that they may be getting into an area they should not.
Mrs. Horenburger pointed out that the motion on the floor is
to uphold the CAB's opinion, which opinion addresses the sign which was
presented to them tonight. The compromise that was suggested is some-
thing she feels the applicant will need to take back to the CAB. Mayor
Campbell added that if Council upholds the CAB decision, it should not
preclude the applicant from going back before the CAB and making further
changes or negotiations.
The City Attorney advised that he sees no reason why an
applicant who comes before Council on appeal cannot modify an applica-
tion before Council votes; it would be binding.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion that the sign as presented
with the elimination of the word "calculators" be approved, 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 City Attorney advised that this is
subject to the dimensions being the same.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
21. Ordinance No. 97-84 - Amending Code - Pensions~ Police and
Firemen. Ordinance No. 97-84, amending Chapter 18 "Pensions and Retire-
ment'' of the Code of Ordinances relative to disability retirement provi-
sions, is before Council for consideration on First Reading. If passed,
Public Hearing will be held on January 15, 1985.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 97-84:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "PENSIONS AND RE-
TIREMENT'', ARTICLE III, "PENSIONS FOR POLICE AND FIRE-
MEN", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTION 18 -53(1), "MEDICAL
BOARD", BY REPEALING SECTION 18-48(5), "DISABILITY", AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-48 (5), "DISABILITY RETIREMENT
PROVISIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES, QUALIFICATIONS,
AND ELIGIBILITY FOR DISABILITY PENSIONS FOR POLICE OFFI-
CERS AND FIREFIGHTERS; 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. 97-84 on
First Reading, 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.
22. Ordinance No. 105-84 - Amendin~ Code - Pensions for General
Employees. Ordinance No. 105-84, amending Chapter 18 "Pensions and
Retirement" of the Code of Ordinances relative to eligibility, parti-
cipation and service, is before Council for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held on January 15, 1985.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 105-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "PENSION AND RETIRE-
MENT'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, "PENSIONS FOR
GENERAL EMPLOYEES," DIVISION 2, "ELIGIBILITY; PARTICIPA-
TION; SERVICE", BY REPEALING SECTION 18-79, "ELIGIBILITY;
PARTICIPATION" AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-79, "ELIGI-
BILITY; PARTICIPATION" WHICH DEFINES "EMPLOYEE"; SETS
FORTH THE DATE OF PARTICIPATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE IN THE
PENSION PLAN; MAKES THE PLAN MANDATORY, BUT PROVIDES THAT
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES SHALL HAVE AN OPTION OF WHETHER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN; PROVIDES THAT PARTICIPANTS MAY
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES BE ENTITLED TO DISABILITY
BENEFITS AND THAT THE BENEFICIARIES OF CERTAIN PARTICI-
PANTS MAY BE ENTITLED TO DEATH BENEFITS; THAT SECTION
18-80, "SERVICE", IS REPEALED AND A NEW SECTION 18-80,
"SERVICE", IS ENACTED TO DEFINE "SERVICE" FOR PURPOSES OF
BENEFIT CALCULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERIOD OF
SERVICE MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE PARTICIPANT'S BUYING BACK
CERTAIN PERIODS OF UNEMPLOYMENT OR EXCLUSION FROM THE
PLAN; BY AMENDING SECTION 18-82, "CREDITED SERVICE", TO
DEFINE CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING
NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE; TO DEFINE CREDITED SERVICE FOR
PURPOSES OF BENEFIT CALCULATION; TO ALLOW FOR THE RE-
PURCHASE OF PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT PERIODS AS WELL AS ANY
TIME PERIODS DURING WHICH AN EMPLOYEE OR FORMER EMPLOYEE
WHO RETIRED FROM THE CITY DURING THE PAST YEAR WAS EX-
CLUDED FROM THE PLAN; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 105-84 on
First Reading, 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.
Before roll call, upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, the
City Attorney advised that they adopted an amendment close to this some
time ago; this one further clarifies some of the provisions.
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At this point the roll was called to the motion.
23. Ordinance No. 106-84 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Off-Street
Parking Regulations. Ordinance No. 106-84, amending Chapter 30 "Zoning"
of the Code of Ordinances relative to off-street parking is before
Council for consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing
will be held on January 15, 1985.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 106-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "ZONING", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
BY REPEALING SECTION 30 -18 "OFF-STREET PARKING REGULA-
TIONS'' AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 30-18 "OFF-STREET
PARKING REGULATIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR (A) "INTENT AND
PURPOSE"; (B) "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS" , INCLUDING ( 1 )
APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS, (2) SITE PLAN REQUIRE-
MENTS, (3) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, (4) LOCATION OF
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, (5) MULTIPLE USES, (6) COM-
PACT, LONG-TERM, AND STANDARD PARKING; (C) "DESIGN AND
LANDSCAPING" , INCLUDING (1) DRIVEWAYS, PARKING ACCESS,
BACKOUT PARKING, DEAD-END PARKING, (2) PARKING SURFACES
AND DRAINAGE, (3) MARKING, SIGNING, AND LIGHTING, (4)
LANDSCAPING, (5) PARKING GEOMETRICS; (D) "PARKING RE-
QUIREMENTS" , FOR ( 1 ) RESIDENTIAL, ( 2 ) COMMERCIAL, ( 3 )
INDUSTRIAL, ( 4 ) MISCELLANEOUS USES, ( 5 ) HANDICAPPED
PARKING, (6) BICYCLE PARKING, (7) FRACTIONS, (8) USES NOT
SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED; (E) "SPECIAL REGULATIONS", RELA-
TIVE TO (1) AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS, (2) GASOLINE STA-
TIONS; (F) "ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF", INCLUDING (1) AP-
PROVAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF, (2) ITEMS FOR WHICH
ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF MAY BE APPROVED; PROVIDING A GEN-
ERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Jackel moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 106-84 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that an excel lent study has been
done by the Planning & Zoning Board; however, she has some questions
about the shared parking and feels that issue should be revisited by the
Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Bird concurred and added that the Planning
& Zoning Board Chairman has suggested that Council return it to them for
rereview, to take the information that was not available at the time
this document was drafted. For the record, he feels they are heading in
the right direction and this study or some modification of it needs to
be implemented in Delray Beach.
Mr. Bird made a substitute motion to remand Item 23., Ordi-
nance No. 106-84 and Item 24, Ordinance No. 107-84, back to the Planning
& Zoning Board, to ask them to rereview it and either reconfirm that
they are comfortable with it or make whatever amendments they think are
appropriate, 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, Mr. Jackel asked Mr. McDaniel, Planning
Director, for his opinion. Mr. McDaniel agreed that the parking ordi-
nance is moving in the right direction; the shared parking idea has
merit. It attempts to address those situations where two different
types of activities have different peak hours of demand for parking.
The Montgomery County study shows that they have a different situation
there than what we have here. Perhaps, the percentages need to be
adjusted to reflect the situation in this community. They might also
want to tighten it up in other directions. It is not clear right now
whether it would apply to shopping centers or the central business
district. Those are issues which need further exploration and the
ordinance does need some adjustments.
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At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell commended Mr. McDaniel, who will be leaving
the City, for a job well done and wished him luck in Tallahassee.
24. Ordinance No. 107-84 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Parkin~
Regulations for the CBD (Central Business District). See motion on Item
#23.
25. Ordinance No. 108-84 - Amending Code Responsibility for City
Marina Administration. Ordinance No. 108-84, amending Chapter 8 "Boats
and Boating" of the Code of Ordinances relative to transferring the
responsibility of the City Marina administration from the Finance De-
partment to the Parks & Recreation Department, is before Council for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
on January 15, 1985.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 108-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, "BOATS AND BOATING"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, "ANCHORING AND MOORING",
DIVISION 2, "CITY MARINA" , SECTION 8-41, "ADMINISTRA-
TION'' TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE LANGUAGE SET
FORTH THEREIN TO SHOW THAT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY
MARINA ADMINISTRATION HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE JURIS-
DICTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 108-84 on
First Reading, 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.
Before roll call, Mr. Bird noted that a citizen recently
suggested that the City get out of the Marina business altogether. He
asked the Administration to come back to Council with a report on the
desirability and a mechanism by which they might accomplish that goal.
Mayor Campbell noted that the Atlantic Avenue Task Force is considering
the possibility of adding to the parking spaces in the downtown area to
lure people who use the Intracoastal Waterway to park their boats and
partake of services along the avenue. The City Manager stated that they
need to discuss the Marina at a workshop because it needs serious con-
sideration.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
26.... Discussion relative to land swap - Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mayor Campbell reported that he received a letter from Boynton Beach
stating that they did not want to swap any land but rather buy the
property, and that if Delray Beach could not afford it, they would loan
us the money. The question is does the City want to undertake a pro-
posal to purchase the property; if so, do they want to pay for it out of
their funds or would they like to borrow from Boynton Beach.
The consensus of Council was that they do not want to ac-
quire any additional property for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mr. Bird noted that a couple of alternatives have been
suggested to him and he would like to explore them with the help of the
City Attorney's office. He doesn't have the information tonight but if
Council would be willing to have a quick meeting during the holiday
season, he would appreciate it.
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Mayor Campbell asked that a letter be prepared and sent to
the City of Boynton Beach stating this City's position and thanking them
for their offer. Further, to inform them we are looking into other
options. Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, Mayor Campbell advised that
the City of Boynton feels there will be a need for additional property
in the future for plant use and/or expansion; however, no one from
Boynton has given them the basis for that.
As a member of the Techncial Advisory Board at the plant,
Mr. Bird stated that he asked that same question. Someone suggested
they might want to do composting there. Some felt they might do land
spreading there. %~at they have in Delray Beach is a situation where
the citizens' input clearly limits the potential uses of that site. Mr.
Bird further discussed their position adding that he is still of the
opinion that they should enter into a land swap if one is available.
It was the consensus of Council to have the City Manager
prepare a letter of response to the City of Boynton Beach.
Mayor Campbell stated that they will take this under further
consideration at an appropriate meeting; perhaps a special meeting
before their next regular meeting in Janauary if Mr. Bird has sufficient
information for alternatives.
27. Status report - Ordinance No. 29-84 relative to handicapped
access (City Attorney). The City Attorney reported that Ordinance No.
29-84, aka the Handicapped Access Ordinance, was adopted by City Council
in April and May of 1984 on the condition that they receive an affirma-
tive approval from the Attorney General's office as to its lawfulness.
They have now received a formal opinion (Formal Opinion #84-102) from
the AG's office dated December 3, 1984, and it is their position that a
municipality is not authorized to adopt an ordinance increasing minimum
door widths for interior doors in single family dwellings and duplexes.
Essentially, the City's ordinance is not lawful in their opinion. The
State has preempted local governments from enacting such an ordinance.
As they did not get affirmative approval from the AG's office, the
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 29-84 is not effective. Copies of this AG
opinion have been provided to the County and neighboring communities.
The County found it serious enough to reevaluate their position relative
to their ordinance which is supposed to go into effect on January 1st.
Mr. Inness stated that no other jurisdiction is panicking
after receiving this. He understands there is a fear of being sued and
stated that he has it on record that the builders in this county will
not institute suit against the City; that they support this ordinance.
He further stated that 553.79 of the 1981 State Building Code gives the
City the power to amend the Building Code more stringently than the
State. Council must consider that this is in the best interest of the
City and he urges Council to adopt the ordinance.
Mr. Jack Filish, Delray Beach Veterans Council, urged City
Council to adopt Ordinance No. 29-84.
Mr. Hannin, Palm Beach County Veterans Council, spoke in
support of the adoption of Ordinance No. 29-84 and asked that they give
it deep consideration.
Mr. Jackel stated that as he recalls, they asked for the
opinion of the AG, not the approval. According to the State Building
Code 553.79-4 it says that "the State minimum building codes after the
effective date of their adoption pursuant to the provisions of this part
may be modified by local governments to require more stringent standards
than those specified in the State minimum building codes". He stated
there is the constant threat of a lawsuit and he agrees with Mr. Inness
in that he does not think it will happen and that they should not be
scared off by it. The Chairman of the County Commission wrote a letter
to every Mayor in the County requesting that they approve this ordi-
nance. Mr. Jackel read portions of that letter aloud. Until it is
tested in a Court of law, he feels they should not be overly concerned
with the AG's opinion. It did not deter the County, Boynton Beach and
he does not think it will deter Boca Raton. He requests that Council
consider adopting the ordinance tonight.
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For the sake of clarity, the City Attorney suggested that
they give the ordinance a new number and consider it tonight on First
Reading.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 109-84:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "BUILDINGS AND CON-
''BUILDING CODE" OF THE CODE OF
STRUCTION", ARTICLE II, ,
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, BY AMENDING
SECTION 9-1 7, "AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO CODE" TO ,
INCLUDE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 508 OF THE STANDARD BUILD-
ING CODE, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 508.1 "APPLICATION",
TO REFER TO SUBSECTION 508.4(g) FOR APPLICATION OF SINGLE
FAMILY UNITS AND DUPLEXES; BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION
508.4(g), TO ADD MINIMUM DOOR WIDTH REQUIREMENTS FOR
D%~LLING UNITS INCLUDING SINGLE FAMILY UNITS AND DU-
PLEXES, AND HOTELS AND MOTELS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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. 109-84
(formerly Ordinance No. 29-84) on First Reading, seconded by Mrs. Horen-
burger. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - No; Mrs.
Horenburger - No; Mr. Jackel - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - No; Mayor Campbell
- No. Said motion FAILED with a 4 to 1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had: Upon
question by Mrs. Horenburger, the City Attorney advised that if passed
tonight, Second Reading will come up on January 15th at the earliest.
The effective date would be ten days thereafter and any one who had not
pulled their building permits by January 25th would have to comply.
Since they have a crowded agenda for January 15th, Mrs. Horenburger
requested that Second Reading be put on the January 29th agenda instead.
Mayor Campbell stated that until a Court of Law overturns an
AG opinion, it has the same efficacy as the opinion of a Court. Accord-
ing to his training and history, they are obligated to abide by AG
opinions. He does not feel they should disregard the probability of a
lawsuit lightly; he feels it is a real probability. He feels there may
be another way to accomplish this; "there is a determination by the
local governing body of a need to strengthen the requirements of the
State minimum building codes adopted .... ". This is something needed in
our area much more than might be needed in an area with fewer elderly
and disabled people. He feels they should look into adjusting the
ordinance so that they might escape the illegal situation. Right now he
will vote against it. He suggests that staff rewrite the ordinance in
hope that they might do so without being under the purview of this AG
opinion.
Mr. Weatherspoon felt that this ordinance is unfair in that
it pins the burden of widening doors on everyone else. He is not in
favor of it as written. Mrs. Horenburger agreed with Mayor Campbell's
comments and would like to see them review the Building Code. Mr.
Jackel stated, if it's possible to rewrite the ordinance, he would
concur.
The City Attorney advised that this will require a different
ordinance on First Reading. Regarding the provision referred to by
Mayor Campbell, he has a better hope for lobbying the legislature than
utilizing that Statutory provision.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell asked that the City Attorney's office relook
at this in light of the comments made this evening and report back to
Council as soon as possible.
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Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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