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JULY 11, 1977
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was held in the Council Chambers at 7:05 P. M., Monday,
July 11, 1977 with Mayor James H. Scheifley presiding, and City Manager
J. Eldon Mariott, City Attorney Roger Saberson, and Council members
Robert D. Chapin, David E. Randolph, Aaron I. Sanson, IV, and Leon M.
Weekes, present.
1. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
3. Mr. Randolph moved for the approval of the regular minutes
of June 27, 1977 and special minutes of June 24, 1977, seconded by
Mr. Chapin. The motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call Mr. Sanson noted that in the minutes of
June 27, under 9.d., the last paragraph, it stated he "complimented Col.
Haft", it should read Mr. Curlan.
Mayor Scheifley noted that in the minutes of the meeting of
June 24, 1977, last page, the phrase "play bargaining" should be plea
bargaining.
4.a. Mr. Sanson stated that he has ~hree main concerns about the
budget and if Council would like to pursue any of the suggestions in
the form of a motion he would do so, or if Council would like to have
a discussion on them in the future that is fine. He stated that the pro-
perty appraiser's office has increased the millage substantially through-
out the County and he thinks it is very important for the local taxing
authorities to be cognizant of that fact and pass on the tax savings
to the citizens through the reduction of individual millage, Through
investigation he has found out that the City of Delray Beach has had a
13 percent increase in this year in the assessments. (1) Mr. Sanson
stated he would like to think that Council would be presented a budget
reflecting a decrease in the amount of millage from last year because
of this. (Mr. Sanson noted that Ocean Ridge has cut back on its budget;
-the City of Lantana has instructed their budget to be prepared subject
to the same amount of money being received as the year previous; the
School Board attempted to instruct their budget to be presented that way,
but has not been agreed to yet.) (2) Mr. Sanson stated that he also
feels strongly that he would like to be presented a budget without any
salary increases as part of it and if there is going to be a recommen-
dation from the City Administration for an increase in salaries, Council
would be allowed to make that choice and add it, rather than be told
and have to face decreasing it. (3) Mr. Sanson stated he has stressed
several times before the aspect of being presented Revenue Sharing Funds
as a separate entity and one in which is brought to the attention of
Council with the expenditure of Revenue Sharing Funds being done for
capital expenditures and not operational expenditures. If the City
Manager feels that there is a need to spend that money on operational
expenses, that choice could be made separately.
Mr. Weekes stated that the budget making process is purely
an Administrative matter; the City Manager is abundantly aware how Council
feels about the possibility of reducing the millage he has been made
abundantly aware of how Council feels about using Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds for operating expenses. Mr. Weekes stated these items should come
to Council for approval after it has been prepared by the Administration;
it is wishful thinking to believe that, when the City has been using
several hundred thousand dollars of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for
operating expenses, in the last couple of years, they can take those funds
out of there and use them only for capital expenditures and still re-
duce millage even though there has been a nominal increase in the ad
valorem tax base with the City of Delray Beach.
Mr. Sanson stated it could be offset if Council is presented
a budget perhaps, without salary increases included and then Council would
be allowed the advantage of considering a budget to add funds rather
than having to take them away.
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Mr. Chapin stated he thinks the subject is premature; he
concurs that if there is a 13 percent increase in the assessment, hope-
fully there will be some reduction or hold the line on millage to off-
set the increase of final tax burden and if you're going to take out
Revenue Sharing Funds, you are going to have to increase the millage;
there is ample time to get into this, it is premature to get into the
finalities and intricacies of the budget.
Mr. Randolph stated he shares Mr. Weekes views on this
subject. He stated he would not want to see this Council do anything
that would shed or cloud at any point, particularly at the beginning
of budget discussions, on salary increases; there is enough problems
with unionism now and this would give them a little more to battle the
City of Delray Beach with.
Mayor Scheifley stated because there is some degree of
unanimity further discussion is eliminated on this matter.
5. There was no public request from the floor.
..6.a.1. The City Manager stated that there are three ordinances the
City needs to pass having to do with the updating of. the Mechanical Code,
Plumbing Code, and the Building Code. The ordinances for the Building
Code and Mechanical Code are listed on the agenda. The deadline is near
for passing the ordinances before certain regulations go into effect as
far as the State is concerned. These ordinances are for First Reading
consideration.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 52-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 21-1
AND 21-2 OF CHAPTER 21 "PLUMBING" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH BY ADOPTING THE 1975 EDITION
(SECOND PRINTING) OF THE STANDARD
PLUMBING CODE, READOPTING AMENDMENTS
THEREOF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING A S~!ING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 52-77 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Sanson. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
6.a.2. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 17-77, the
diStrict boundary line ordinance, is before Council for passage consi-
deration on First Reading.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 17-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 29 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY
REPEALING SECTION 29-17 (J) (1) (2) AND
(3) AND REPLACING SAID SUBSECTIONS WITH
THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN RELATING TO SPECIAL
SETBACK REGULATIONS WHEN INDUSTRIALLY
OR COMMERCIALLY ZONED PROPERTY EITHER " ~.
DIRECTLY ABUTS RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PRO- ''
PERTY OR WHERE INDUSTRIALLY OR COMMERCIALLY . · '.-~.
ZONED PROPERTY IS NEAR BuT SEPARATED FROM
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY; FURTHER
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PROVIDING FOR METHODS OF SCREENING THE
INDUSTRIALLY OR COMMERCIALLY ZONED
PROPERTY FROM THE RESIDENTIALLY ZONED
PROPERTY; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Attorney stated there is one change in this ordi-
nance on page 4, under paragraph 2, an exception was put in the ordinance
for the installation of Australian Pines which could have been installed
at a lower height than the other landscaping; however, in consultation
with the City Horticulturist, she suggested that they be installed at
the same height as the other landscaping; therefore, the exception should
be deleted.
Mayor Scheifley asked if this was considered by the Planning
& Zoning Board. Mr. Carey, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board,
stated he does not recall ever having acted on this. Mr. Tore Wallin,
member of the Planning & Zoning Board, stated the Planning & Zoning Board
has not considered this ordinance.
The City Attorney stated this was sent to the special commit-
tee appointed for the purpose of reviewing this particular ordinance
specifically. That committee has been met with subsequent to Council
authorization to prepare the ordinance and the committee members were
also furnished copies of the final draft of the ordinance approximately
a month ago in case they had any comments pertaining to the ordinance
as drafted.
Mr. Wallin stated that this ordinance came to the committee
but it has never been returned to the Planning & Zoning Board for its
final approval and thinks it should.
Mr. Chapin moved that Council refer proposed Ordinance No.
17-77 to the Planning & Zoning Board for its comments and recommendations,
seconded by Mr. Weekes. Upon roll call Council voted as follows':
Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes;
Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6.a.3. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 53-77, relative
to annexation of the property on application by Mr. Richard Siemens, is
before Council for passage consideration on First Reading. The City
Attorney was authorized by Council to draft the ordinance at the June
27th meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 53-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING
TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, A PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP
46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, 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; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ZONING THEREOF.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weekes moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 53-77 on
First Reading., seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had. Mr. Sanson
stated that so many things lately, relative to Mr. Siemens seems to be
getting special attention and he. wonders why this could not have been put
on the regular agenda.
The City Attorney stated that his office was authorized at
the last meeting to prepare the ordinance and it was left off by an
oversight and subsequently brought up this way, which is the same as
with the district boundary line ordinance.
Mr. Sanson stated this project is going to have one of the
largest effects on the City of Delray that any project has ever had and
it seems the public of Delray should be fully aware, ahead of time, when-
ever any consideration is being given to it; if any member of the public
wished to comment on it they would have the opportunity to.
The City Attorney stated that the ordinance is not published
on First Reading; it is published on Second Reading and, it is at this
time the public hearing is held.
6.b. The City Manager reported that as discussed at the July 5th
workshop meeting, Council is to consider changing the name of Rhodes
Villa Avenue to Rhodes Villa Lane. The Planning & Zoning Board, at a
meeting held on June 21st, recommended by unanimous vote that the street
name change be approved. The City is in receipt of a petition signed
by a number of citizens asking that the City change the avenue from
Rhodes Villa Avenue to Rhodes Villa Lane.
The City Attorney stated that the sign could not be posted
until after the Subdivision ordinance is amended.
Mr. Chapin moved that Council Change the name of the street
in Delray Beach Shores from Rhodes Villa Avenue to Rhodes Villa Lane,
seconded by Mr. Weekes. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.c. The City Manager reported that it was informally decided at
the July 5th workshop meeting that the. City would become a member of
Sister Cities International which entails payment of annual dues in the
amount of $150 and is before Council for formal consideration.
Mr. Randolph moved that the City of Delray Beach initiate
action to become a member of the Sister City Program, seconded by
Mr. Chapin. Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes;
Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - No; Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
6.d. The City Manager reported that Mr. Charles Koehler, President
of Koehler Enterprises, has requested a license to operate a junkyard
at 1865 S. W. 2nd Street for the purpose of recycling scrap and the
resale of salvageable parts. It is recommended that Council authorize
the issuance of a permit for operation of the automobile junkyard as
requested, conditional upon the applicant complying with all ordinance
requirements including the installation of a fence enclosing the premises.
This was discussed at the July.5th workshop.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council authorize the 'issuance of a
permit for operation of the automobile junkyard at 1865 S. W. 2nd Street
for the purpose of recycling scrap and the resale of salvageable parts, _
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Said motion paSsed unanimously.
6.e. The City Manager reported that Council informally agreed at
t-~workshop meeting on July 5th to the reappointment of Philip S.
Campbell as a member of the PERC Commission to a term ending July 7,
1981 and is now before Council for formal approval.
Mr. Chapin moved for the reappointmeot of Philip S. Campbell
for a four year term ending July 7, 1981, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
Said motion passed unanimously.
6.f. The City Manager reported that Council informally agreed at
the July 5th workshop meeting to the reappointment of Clifford Durden
as a member of the Delray Beach Housing Authority to a term ending July
14, 1981. He noted that Mr. Durden has agreed to accept reappointment
and it is before Council for formal consideration.
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Mayor Scheifley stated that he hereby appoints Clifford
Durden to the Housing Authority for the term as outlined by the City
Manager and asked if Council would accept his appointment.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council ratify the Mayor's appoint-
ment of Mr. Durden to the Housing Authority for a term ending July 14,
1981, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.~. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that Counoil
authorize the acceptance of an easement deed from J. W. Nowlin to the
City for the south 10 feet of the north 25 feet of Lots 1 and 4 of Southern
Pines Subdivision for the purpose of installing and maintaining an under-
ground snaitary sewer from South Swinton Avenue to Lot 5 (S. W. 10th
Street).
Mr. Weekes moved that Council accept the easement deed from
Mr. Nowlin as outlined in the preface to the agenda, seconded by
Mr. Sanson. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.h. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that Council
authorize the execution of an agreement for the providing of water and
sewer service to Lots 1 through 8, Block 6, located on S. E. 9th Street
between 5th and 6th Avenues and other properties in this vicinity. The
proposal is that'the City pay two-thirds and the applicant one-third of
the installation cost, which is estimated to be $36,352, with funding
to come from budgeted funds. The installation of water and sewer service
to serve this same property was approved by Council approximately a year
or so ago, however, it was never installed. The price is higher now and
the longer Council waits the higher the price will be.
Mr. Chapin asked the City Manager.why the City is paying
two-thirds of the cost and does the City recoup this investment when
other users avail themselves of the service.
The City Manager stated the City will recoup additional
portions of the cost as other people make connections in the future.
The reason for the applicant paying one-third and the City two-thirds,
is that the facilities will serve quite a lot of property in addition to
the appllcan~'s property.
The Mayor asked if the applicant will recoup any of his
money if their two-thirds' use exceeds two-thirds of.the use. The City
Manager stated the applicant will not recover any of his money.
Mr. Chapin questioned how the City recoups its cost from
other users other than the proposed restaurant. The City Manager advised
that, as other people make connections, there is a flat fee for sewers
unless there is something unusual about it and for water it is variable
and is worked out on an individual basis.
Mr. Sanson asked the City Manager what were the unforeseen
delays and the reason the construction was not commenced when they were
told it was going to be. The City Manager~stated that the City entered
into an agreement with the applicant to install water and sewer service
and the applicant did not go forward with the project at that time and
now a different part is going to develop it.
It was noted that this is another restaurant chain altogether;
Long John Silver was the former developer and now it is Arby's.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council authorize execution of water
and sewer service agreement to serve the property in the vicinity of
S. E. 9th Street between S. E. 5th and 6th Avenues, seconded by
Mr. Randolph. Said motion passed unanimously.
7.a. The City Manager reported the City is in receipt of an
application from Acme Petroleum , Ltd., for City water service to serve
property on West Atlantic Avenue west of Barwick Road located outside
the City. The applicant having executed the City's standard agreement
for the providing of water service outside the City conditioned upon the
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applicant's property being annexed into the City when such is eligible
for annexation, approval of the applicant's request for water service
is recommended.
Mr. Weekes asked for the location of this property to see
if it is subject to annexation at this time. Mr..Carey stated that the
property is not contiguous; it is west of Barwick Road on the north side
of Atlantic Avenue west of the corner.
Mayor Scheifley asked Mr. Carey when this is annexed to the
City according to the Land Use Plan, would it be a non-conforming use;
Mr. Carey answered "yes". Mayor Scheifley then stated that the question
is whether or not the City should furnish water and sewer to a non-
conforming use which is not in the City.
Mr. Chapin stated the law is clear that the City has to fur-
nish sewers, and, it is his understanding, that the City does not have
to furnish water service. He stated that in the' case of the United Farm
Workers vs the City of Delray the courts did not decide that issue but
it was admitted by the City that uder the Regional Sewer Treatment Plant
the City is obligated, having accepted the designation as the operating
agency, to serve all the-area out to 441. There is no law and no statu-
tory authority requiring the City to service water outside the City.
The City Attorney noted that the problem with water service
outside the City limits is once the decision is made to go outside the
City limits, you have to have some ligitimate policy reason for not
extending it to a particular applicant. The fact that you would deny
the extension, based upon disagreement with the applicable zoning laws
of the County in that area, would not be a justifiable reason.
Mr. Chapin stated he agrees that the City cannot discriminate
in providing water service; the City is under a clear obligation to
serve the residents of the City of Delray Beach and listening to the
testimony that was presented to them by Mr.'Martin, the City is now
operating at absolute capacity. It may be that Council should reconsider
the advisability of automatically granting water service to those out-
side the municipal limits until such time they are sure of the capacity.
Mayor Scheifley stated that technically the City can't deny
water service but he questions the advisability of extending this service
to any non-conforming use.
Mr. Sanson commented that the problem is, that at this time,
the City has already agreed to extend service to all the shopping centers
out Atlantic Avenue and Military and there is no way to annex them if
the City does not start picking up a few more pockets. It is very im-
portant to the revenue of the City of Delray Beach to get out to Military
and Atlantic anyway they can.
Mr. Chapin advised he is not suggesting that Council deny
this applicant, but suggesting that in processing these in the future,
Council has to clearly consider the water factor. Based upon the present,~
unqualified testimony that has been presented to Council, the City is
operating at an absolute maximum capacity with a water shortage. When
this policy was initially enacted, it was based upon the fact that the
City wanted to provide water to non-residents only, if there was sufficie~
water. The City has stuck to this policy because there has been suffi-
cient water and made only a few exceptions in a 14 year period. Mr. Chapin
stated that he thinks time is crucial and Council should consider that
water question when these various annexations come up. He is voting on
this one but suggesting that this be an element for consideration in the
future.
Mr. Sanson state~ he was glad to see Mr. Chapin's concern and
asked if he is prepared to join him in a motion to not allow the taps
to be turned on to the City of Gulfstream which is going to be taking
400,000 gallons of water a day from Delray if'th~'i~ity is in such a
critical position. This is to be done in the near future.
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Mr. Randolph stated just recently when the water plant
expansion discussion came up, all of a sudden the water is critical.
It has not been critical in the last six to nine months to a year and
before Council rushes into anything blindfolded or fool-heartedly, the
Consulting Engineers should come into a workshop and Council should
find out where the City stands water-level-wise.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council authorize water and sewer
service to the location on West Atlantic Avenue west of Barwick Road
for Acme Petroleum Ltd., seconded by Mr. Randolph. Said motion passed
unanimously.
Before roll call the following discussion was had. Mr. John
I. Gotlinger, 1710 South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, noted that on
July 12th, at 4:00 P. M., the City Council is going to be discussing
water at considerable length and this subject should be deferred until
after that. He stated it appears to him that some of the ligitigation
that this City has incurred has been because of ~this kind of action.
8.a. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 36-77 provides
for assessment of cost incurred by the City in abating a previously deter-
mined nuisance against certain property, the owner of which failed to
abate such nuisance within the allotted time from date of original
nuisance violation notice. The property affected has previousl~ been
reported to Council by the City Manager in survey report of March 14,
1977. Council may request any further desired information in lieu of
which, and in compliance with Section 15 of the City's Code of Ordinances;
adoption of Resolution No. 36-77 is recommended.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 36-77:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ASSESSING
COSTS FOR ABATING NUISANCES UPON CERTAIN
LANDS LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY; SETTING
OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY SAID CITY
TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING
THE COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT OF SAID NUI-
SANCES, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A
LIEN UPON SAID PROPERTY IN AN AMOUNT AS
SHOWN BY REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 36-77 is on file in the official
Resolution Book.)
Mr. Chapin moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 36-77,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes;
Mayor ScheifleY - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.b. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 37-77, sponsoring
a Public Works project for application by the City to the Economic Develop-
ment Administration for 100% grant under the local Public Works Capital
Development and Investment Program for Sanitary Sewerage Improvements -
Round II, is before Council for passage consideration. This Resolution
would ratify the decision previously made by Council in regards to
sanitary sewer improvements.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 37-77:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SPONSORING
A PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT FOR APPLICATION BY
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR
100 PERCENT (100%) GR3~NT UNDER LOCAL
PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND IN-
VESTMENT PROGRAM.
(Copy of Resolution No. 37-77 is on file in the official
Resolution Book.)
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Mr. Randolph moved for the passage of Resolution No. 37-77,
seconded by Mr. Chapin. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes;
Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call Mr. Sanson made the following comments:
He would like the minutes to reflect that on this Resolution and
Resolution No. 38-77, he would support the applications being submitted
but objects to the firm of Russell and Axon handling the administrative.
work.
8.c. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 38-77,
sponsoring a Public Works project for application by the City to the
Economic Development Administration for 100% grant under the local Public
Works Capital Development and Investment program for Water Main, Barwick
Road, is before Council for passage consideration.
The City Manager'presented Resolution No. 38-77:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SPONSORING
A PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT FOR APPLICATION BY
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR
100 PERCENT (100%) GRANT UNDER THE LOCAL
PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND
INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
(Copy of Resolution No. 38-77 is on file in the official
Resolution Book.)
Mr. Chapin moved for the adoption 'of Resolution No. 38-77,
seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes;
Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
8.d. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 39-77, request-
ing the Board of County Commissioners to provide funds for construction
of a swimming pool on the campus of Atlantic High School is before Council
for passage consideration. This was requested by Dr. Carl Carter.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 39-77:
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE FUNDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL
ON THE CAMPUS OF ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL.
(Copy of Resolution No. 39-77 is on file in the official
Resolution BooK.)
Mr. Sanson moved for the passage of Resolution No. 39-77,
seconded by Mr. Weekes. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes;
Mayor ScheifleY - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call Mr. Randolph asked if this pool is directly
related or tied in any way to the pool that has been discussed before for
Atlantic High School.
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Mayor Scheifley stated that he believes this is in lieu of
the Aquacrest and has their support and this Resolution was prepared
by Dr. Carl Carter who is President of the Aquacrest. This was confirmed
by the City Manager.
8.e. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 34-77, amending
~hapter 29 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to removing cer-
tain uses from the "Conditional Use" category and adding other uses under
the "Permitted Use" category in the MI (Medium Industrial) District, is
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before Council for passage consideration on First Reading. This ordi-
nance was tabled at the May 23rd meeting and referred back to the Planning
& Zoning Board for further study. Recommendations from the Planning
& Zoning Board have been incorporated in Ordinance No. 34-77.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 34-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DLERAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 29 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 29-15 MI
(MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT (B) PER-
MITTED USES BY ADDING CERTAIN USES;
AMENDING SECTION 29-15(C) CONDITIONAL
USES BY DELETING CERTAIN USES; AMENDING
SECTION 29-15(C) CONDITIONAL USES BY
ADDING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACI-
LITIES; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weekes moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 34-77
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
8.f. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 35-77, amending
Chapter 29 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to removing cer-
tain uses from the "Conditional Use" category and adding other uses under
the "Permitted Use" category in the LI (Light Industrial) District is
before Council for passage consideration on First Reading. This ordinance
was tabled at the May 23rd meeting and referred back to the Planning &
Zoning Board for further study. Recommendations from the Planning &
Zoning Board have been incorporated in Ordinance No. 35-77.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 35-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 29 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, BY
AMENDING SECTION 29-14 LI (LIGHT INDUS-
TRIAL) DISTRICT (B) PERMITTED USES BY
· ADDING CERTAIN USES; AMENDING SECTION
29-14 (C) CONDITIONAL USES BY DELETING
CERTAIN USES; AMENDING SECTION 29-14
(C) CONDITIONAL USES BY ADDING RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES; PROVIDING
A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Chapin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 35-77 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weekes. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - No;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
1 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had. Mr. Sanson
stated he still very firmly feels that there are certain areas in the
town of Delray Beach where there is light industrial zoning across the
street from single family and multiple family residences where the per-
mitted uses of automobile paint, body and .repair shops and ceramic manu-
facturing would be entirely inappropriate due to the noise, odor,
appearance and aesthetic degradation of their uses on the residential
uses across the street; therefore, he opposes this ordinance on these
grounds.
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Mayor Scheifley asked the City Manager would these defi-
ciencies, as alleged by Mr. Sanson be prohibited by the Building Code
and the construction, such as being in the open and having one side of
the building open.
The City Attorney stated that they have been through this
with the body shop on Federal Highway - that they could have the doors
opened, etc. Mayor Scheifley stated then Mr. Sanson's fears may be
justified; the City Attorney advised, in the event there are single'
family adjacent to LI, yes.
Mr. Sanson noted it is his contention that for those two
categories, if they were left in conditional use, he would see no ob-
jection to the LI zoning on Congress Avenue north of Atlantic Avenue.
Down south of 10th street, along that entire area where there is techni-
cally going to be a rest home, you are saying that across the street ~
there can be these kinds of uses.
Mr. Weekes stated he sees Mr. Sanson's point but it does not
seem to be congruous to permit auto repair and body shops in the SC
.zone as a permitted use, and not to permit it in the LI zone as a per-
mitted use. The real point he raises is whether or not the property
that he referred to should be LI in the first place.
Mr. Carey noted that when the district boundary ordinance is
passed for industrial, there will have to be a 30 foot setback with nothing
in front of the building; in other words, there will only be an access
road in, no parking, and it will have to be landscaped. The preface to
the LI ordinance explains it all; the intent is there and, if there isn't
enforcement of the ordinance, then you have a problem. In addition
under special regulations it states "all operations shall be conducted
wholly within a completely enclosed building except for off-street
loading and automobile parking". They' have since accepted the historical
fact that when they say "completely enclosed building" they are really
referring to within a structure but not necessarily forcing them to
close the doors. Mr. Carey stated he feels there is enough safeguard
in the ordinance, if it is enforced.
Mr. Chapin commented that, when this first came up, he
shared Mr. Sanson's concern .looking at the strip of single family next
to LI and Germantown pocket; this was the reason the ordinance was sent
back to the Planning & ZonJ.ng Board to see if there were adequate pro-
tections. If the Planning & Zoning Board is fully convinced that there
are adequate protections in terms of distance, screening and buffering,
he does not think it makes too much difference as opposed to whether
these uses be permitted or conditional use; therefore, he would support
this ordinance.
8.9. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 37-77, relative
to rezoning and placing land presently zoned GC (General Commercial)
District in LC (Limited Commercial) District, located in. Section 16-46-43
on the north and south side of East Atlantic Avenue between the Intra-
coastal Waterway and the ocean is before Council for passage considera-
tion on First Reading and a public hearing. The holding of this public ~
hearing is made necessary by Section 166.041, Florida Statutes. Council
is to consider passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading on
August 22nd. Council, at its regular meeting on May 23rd, requested
the City Clerk to give proper notice to property owners in the vicinity
of the north and south sides of East Atlantic Avenue between the Intra-
coastal Water Way and the ocean in accordance with the Home Rule Act
that will eventually lead to rezoning.
The City Manager presented Ordinance'No. 37-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING
AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED GC
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT IN LC
(LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, SAID
LAND BEING IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, AND LOCATED ON
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THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF EAST
ATLANTIC AVENUE, BETWEEN THE
INTRACOASTAL WATER WAY AND THE
'OCEAN, AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1976".
The City Manager 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.
Mayor Scheifley stated he received a letter from Mr. Mike
Botos to the City Council concerning their objection on behalf of their
client to this zoning (copy attached to the minutes). Mayor Scheifley
stated that in a discussion with Mr. Neil MacMillan, who was responsible
for sending out the correspondence, they are not so much concerned,
at this point with the zoning as they are that the ordinance is defec-
tive, because the sentence they quote was not from the ordinance but from
the notice that went to the public - he said there is a serious error
and it is defective because the notice was wrong where it says "placing
land presently zoned RM-15"; it should be presently zoned General
Commercial. Mr. MacMillan stated to the Mayor during their discussion
that there is a strong legal basis for contesting this ordinance that
is illegal.
Mrs. Arnau, the City Clerk, stated there was a mistake in
the ordinance that went out but the notice was correct and the ordinance
has been corrected.
The City Attorney stated the notice and ordinance are correct;
it was the original draft of the ordinance that Mr. MacMillan picked up
that statement from; therefore the City is okay legally.
Mayor Scheifley stated a petition has been received from
Mr. Tayor Soper signed by over one hundred people relative to the
zoning of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block C, John B. Reid's Village. Mayor
Scheifley asked if Council wants to change what they did in the Land
Use Plan in zoning these three lots commercial; it is his understanding
that Council has the perrogative of changing them back to RM-15 in line
with the wishes of the people in the area in this petition.
The City Attorney asked the Mayor if he means amending the
Land Use Plan that was adopted; he answered "yes". He stated that the
City Council can't consider the adoption of the amendment to the Land
Use Plan tonight because there is a fifteen day publication requirement.
The Land Use Plan will reflect the ultimate zoning of the property so
that, if Council later amends the Land Use Plan, the property will be
rezoned back to the RM-15 classification.
Taylor Soper, President of Mira Mar Garden Apartments, Inc.,
60-80 Venetian'Drive, Delray Beach, reiterated the contents of Mr. Botos'
letter to the City Council.
Paul Walton Ledridge, practicing realtor of Delray Beach,
brought before Council the same presentation he presented at the June
27th Council meeting that the two blocks in the south beach area that
run to Mira Mar is not primarily residential in nature.
Mr. Gotlinger stated real estate ownership is represented
by a bundle of rights and the minute any governmental body takes any of
those rights away, he has the weaker and lower class of property; what
Council is proposing is to take away one bf his bundles of rights. He
stated when Council proposes to take General Commercial and make it
Limited Commercial, they are taking away rights from citizens. He stated
he speaks, with a limited proprietory interest for the Seacrest and
Arvilla properties.
Martin Reddington, 642 Ibis Drive, Delray Beach, stated he
is a member of the Tropic Palms Homeowners Association and objected to
certain members of the audience taking more than the five minutes allowed.
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He feels that if Council is going to live up to the five minute limit
they should do it and, if they are going to let people take more than
five minutes, he hopes Council would allow the Tropic Palm Homeowners
to take more time,
Robert Fellows, Attorney representing Mr. Hemb, stated he
would like to bring to Council's attention the official record of this
transaction - to the effect that there was a Planning & Zoning public
workshop April 19th, the Land Use Map was adopted permitting the new
classification LC to be applied to this particular property, the ordi-
nance itself states that the Planning & Zoning Board recommends this
and the City Administration concurs with it. He stated he has found
nothing in any official records to take anything away from these' offi-
cial actions and urged Council to pass it. ..
Mayor Scheifley mentioned that when this problem first came
up Mr. Jacobson got up at one meeting and asked the question - "is there
any business over there now which would become a non-conforming use"
and the answer was no, that every business that exists east of the'intra-
coastal was a business in Limited Commercial District.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Chapin moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 37-77
with one minor amendment that Block C, John B. Reid's Village recorded
in Plat Book 21, page 95, the Public Official Records of Palm Beach
County, 3 vacant lots known as 1, 2, and 3, which face on Venetian to
the west and Mira Mar to the south be excluded. (He offers this amend-
ment for Council's consideration because he thinks it would be very
confusing to include these three lots, if indeed there is to be an
amendment to the Land Use Plan respective of these three lots. .It
would be a mistake to rezone there three lots and then amend the Land
Use Plan at a later date, confusing and conflicting and subject to some un-
due confusion), seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
Before.roll call the following discussion was had. Mayor
$cheifley asked the City Attorney if Council disposes of Mr. Chapin's
motion, could they immediately make a motion to instruct him to amend
the Land Use Plan to retain the three lots as RM-15.
The City Attorney stated "yes" Council could request that
the City Attorney amend the Land Use Map and then bring it back before
Council.
'Mayor Scheifley said as he understands it, if this motion
passes, the lots will remain as RM-15 for the present and, when the
Administration and City Attorney prepare for the public hearing, if the
Council votes to keep them RM-15, then the Land Use Map will be changed
to show them as RM-15. This statement was corrected to reflect that
these lots will remain General Commercial but Council would start the ~.
procedure to make them RM-15.
Mr. Sanson stated the process of amending the Land Use Plan
is going to take some three months; the City Attorney advised there is
a 15 day notice for publication requirement. Mr. Sanson added then
it is not a substantial thing because he would prefer to have those lots
zoned as LC instead of GC in the interim period, if there was going to
be a question that there would be a change. ~
Mayor Scheifley questioned, in view of the fact that there
is a rumor that there is a fast food chain service going in there, can
the action taken tonight hold up any permits until this matter is
disposed of.
The City Attorney stated that the ordinance is not being
passed tonight to be put into effect, it will be passed in 30 days.
Mayor Scheifley asked can Council do anything tonight to stop a fast
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food chain going in there if they were to come in tomorrow for a permit;
the City Attorney answered that assuming that a fast food chain is per-
mitted in that zoning district, nothing.
Mr. Ledridge stated he could assure Council that if he has
anything to do with it, it won't happen because he has no knowledge of
it and he is supposed to.
Mr. Sanson stated it is going to be commercial of some typ~,
one way or the other until the Land Use Plan is amended, and it seems to
be more advantageous to have a Limited Commercial just in case there is
any problem.
Mr. Chapin commented that zoning'first came into being re-
cognized as a valid use in the case of Ambler Realtor vs the City of
Euclid in 1929, recognizing the concept that local government had a
right to control under the public safety, health, welfare of its resi-
dents, the orderly growth of. its community and in doing that you have
to have expertise built in to guide this Council for orderly develop-
ment growth of this community. The consultants that have advised
Council have recommended that the public safety, orderly growth, public
development of this community be best served by having these potential
lots RM-15. Based upon that expertise and based upon their advice, he
thinks Council should follow it. Zoning is based upon an expertise
given to Council by the Planning & Zoning Board in conjunction with the
consultants. To zone it to Light Commercial for a 30 day period and then
change from that to RM-15 for the foreseeable future is a mistake and
less likely to be upheld in the courts based upon the body of law that
has developed in this country since 1929.
Mr. Chapin moved that Council instruct the City Attorney and
the City Clerk to make the proper advertisements to amend the Land Use
Plan relative to Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block C, John B. Reid's Village, as
recorded in Plat Book 21, page 95 of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, that those three vacant lots facing, on Venetian to the west and
Mira Mar to the south, that the present zoning of GC be changed on the
Land Use Plan to residential, seconded by Mr. Sanson. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion
passed with a 5 to 0 vote,
Before roll call the following discussion was had. Mr. Sanson
stated that in the previous consideration of the land, he had one main
objection to this entire thing; it seems this whole question came out of
the blue and all of a sudden it is a major issue of concern. It is
correctly pointed out by Mr. Ledridge that the original, professional,
planning recommendation stated that this area would remain the same
boundaries as was designated. It was only because of the lette~ Council
received from the gentleman at the Bermuda Inn aSking that a re-evaluation
be made by the Planning & Zoning Board to find out what could be done to
help that gentleman; they in turn reviewed the entire area and came up
with many recommendations that went beyond that. Mr. Sanson stated he
is willing to reconsider the previous vote that he gave on this matter
due to one principle reason which was that during the whole discussion
nobody brought out the point that RM-15 does allow, on a conditional
basis, certain professional office buildings and commercial uses.
Relative to that he has no objections to going over to RM-15. By letting
it be RM-15, Council is potentially allowing a 7-story building, allowing
quite a few residences that could possibly ao on that DroDertv and ~
~raffic flow would be generated from that also.
Mayor Scheifley commented that a couple of years ago someone
referred to the 22 business condominium going up on that two to three
acres east of the bridge and two years ago it was a unanimous opinion of
the Council to make that a public park, but the public turned it down and
didn't vote for it.
8.h. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 47-77, relative
to parking, was discussed at the July 5th workshop meeting and is before
Council for passage consideration on First Reading.
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The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 47-77:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC AND
REGULATING THE STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING OF VEHICLES ON STREETS, ALLEYS,
SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING AREAS
AND EVERY OTHER WAY, WITHIN OR WITHOUT
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, THE USE OF '
WHICH THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH HAS
JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY TO REGULATE;
CREATING AND DEFINING PARKING AND PAS-
SENGER, CURB AND FREIGHT LOADING ZONES;
PRESCRIBING PARKING TIME LIMITS; DE-
FINING AND PROVIDING FOR FIRE LANES; -
PROVIDING FOR THE DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY
OF AN ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLE TO BE ON
THE OWNER THEREOF; DEFINING OFFENSES,
PROCEDURES AND PRESCRIBING CIVIL PENAL-
TIES; DECLARING A VIOLATION TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE AND TRESPASS AND A
NON-CRIMINAL INFRACTION AND PROVIDING
THAT INVALIDITY OF PART SHALL NOT AFFECT
'THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINDER.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
The City Attorney stated there are a few very minor changes
to the ordinance which were given to Council.
Mr. Sanson moved for the adoption.of Ordinance No. 47-77 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. RandolPh - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
8.i. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 48-77, amending
C-~ter 29 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to adding package
liquor stores as a Permitted Use in the LC (Limited Commercial) District
is before Council for passage consideration on First Reading. Council,
at its June 27th meeting, instructed the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinaDce effecting the amendment.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 48-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 29 "ZONING" OF THE CODE'OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 29-13.1
LC (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT (B)
(14) PERMITTED USES; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ~
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Sanson moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 48-77 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote. \
Before roll call Council had the following discussion.
Mr. Chapin asked why this is before Council for consideration. Mr. Sanson
answered %hat the standard phraseology that is used in all the other
zoning categories relative to places where alcoholic beverages are
served, reads this way. For some reason it was eliminated when the LC
designation was brought up, although no real specific reason was ever
given and when he talked with Mr. Kotulla he felt that it was because
there was no specific discussion relative to it being deleted - it's
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just an oversight. The basis as to why it should be recOnsidered is
because one of the business owners in the LC district has the intentions
of opening up a package liquor store. Mr. Sanson stated he has no
objections to this and it is more appropriate than cocktail lounges and
bars.
Donald Severn, 220 MacFarland Drive, Delray Beach, questioned
with the advent of a package store, does that necessarily mean that
automotically a lounge would be immediately petitioned; it was answered
no.
The City Manager stated that cocktail lounges and bars are
already permitted uses in these zones and this merely adds package
liquor stores as an additional permitted use.
8.j. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 49-77, which
provides for the legal defense and indemnification by the City on be-
half of the Mayor, Council Members, Board Members and all employees
when involved in litigation arising out of their association or employ-
ment with the City is before Council for passage consideration on
'First Reading. This was discussed at the July 5th workshop meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 49-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
FOR THE LEGAL DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICA-
TION OF THE CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Chapin moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 49-77 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weekes. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had. Mr. Sanson
asked the City Attorney or Mr. Chapin, from a legal standpoint, if they
were confident that Section 3, which gives the "a thru d" exclusions as
to the City's liability of payment, are legally sufficient.
The City Attorney stated that the criteria in "a thru d"
is the accepted legal criteria for making a determination of whether or
not the City would indemnify an employee under this kind of ordinance.
There will be differences of opinions applying to the application of
those criteria to specification but this is the accepted, legal criteria.
Mr. Chapin stated he feels certain that the words within the
course of employment or in the course of performance of public duties
of the person so acting, adequately assures protection.
8.k. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 50-77, amending
Sections 9-1 and'9-1.2 of Chapter 9 of the Building Code by adopting
the 1976 Edition of the Standard Building Code is before Council for
passage consideration on First Reading.
The City Manager presented Ordinance.~No. 50-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9-1 AND 9-1.2
OF CHAPTER 9 "BUILDING CODE" OF THE CODE' .
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
BY ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE STAND-
ARD BUILDING CODE, READOPTING, REPEALING,
PARTIALLY READOPTING, AND PARTIALLY RE-
PEALING AMENDMENTS THEREOF; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
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OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE-
WITH; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A PENALTY CLAUSE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Sanson moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 50-77 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor .
Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. (Mr. Randolph
left the room temporarily prior to consideration of this ordinance.)'
8.1. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 51-77, amending
section 9-2 of Chapter 9 of the Building code by adopting the 1976
Edition of the Standard Mechanical Code is before Council for passage
consideration on First Reading.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 51-77:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 9-2 OF CHAPTER
9 "BUILDING CODE" OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY
-ADOPTING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE STANDARD
MECHANICAL CODE, EXCEPT FOR SECTION 106.3
SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES; ESTABLISHING
FEES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEAL-
ING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE.
The City Manager read the caPtion~of the ordinance.
Mr. Weekes m6ved for the passage of Ordinance No. 51-77 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Mr. Sanson - Yes;
Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
9.a. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
at a meeting held on June 21st, recommended by unanimous vote that the
site and development plan for Spanish Wells in Section 25-46-42, on the
south side of Linton Boulevard between Military Trail and Dover Road
be approved subject to approval-of the City Attorney's office as to
documentation pertaining to common areas and the following:
(1) Compliance with the City Engineer's comments as stated in
his May 6th memorandum,
(2) Compliance with the requirements of the Community Appearance
Board as stated in their May 12th letter,
(3) A time limitation of 18 months be set for development of
the project.
This was discussed at the July 5th workshop meeting.
Mr. Randolph moved that Council approve the site plan for
Spanish Wells with compliance of the comments noted, seconded by
Mr. Weekes. Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call the following discussion was had.
Mr. Sanson presented some before and after pictures of this piece of
land and asked if they feel what was done to the~native vegetation and
the landscape of this piece of land, was proper and whether or not
some restitution should be made to see that someting is done to put
back God'.s gift to this town. He stated what was done in terms of
coming to Council saying they wanted a Golf Driving Range was a
misrepresentation. The Community Appearance Board has said ".the Board
members agreed the concept was good, but would like to see more land-
scaping; we also would like to know what the plans are for the existing
vegetation". Mr. Sanson noted this is still very vague and, if nothing
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else, that in approving this site plan Council should specify more
clearly, perhaps table this, and ask the City Holticulturist to give
more definite direction. Council should insist that restitution be
made in some form as to the landscaping that is placed in this project.
Mr. Carey stated that the question of ownership of the land may
be the same owner, but the applicant for the Golf Range is an entirely
different person from the applicant for Spanish Wells and had nothing
to do with the golf range at all.
Michel Picard, 1801 South Flager Drive, West Palm Beach,
advised he bought this land from Mr. Walker and had no connection with
the project when they wanted to make a driving range out of it.
The City Attorney advised Mr. Sanson that once the site plan
is approved, providing they meet all the other City ordinances, they
would be entitled to get their permits.
Mr.~ Chapin stated that in view of the fact that the Community
Appearance Board will review this prior to the issuance of a building
.permit to determine if it is in compliance with the Building and the
Landscaping Codes that would be the proper time to address any land-
scaping questions.
Richard Meyers, President of SPanish Wells and contractor,
stated they fully intend to comply with the Community Appearance Board
and it is their intention to bring back a landscaping plan to them.
9.b. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
at a meeting held on June 21st, recommended by unanimous vote that the
site and development plan for Delray Oaks in Section 30-46-43, located
at the northwest corner of the intersection of Congress Avenue and ~he
C-15 Canal be approved subject to approval.of the City Attorney's office
as to documentation pertaining to common areas and the following:
(1) Compliance with the City Engineer's comments as stated in
his May 18th memorandum,
(2) Compliance with the requirements of the Community Appearance
Board as stated in their June 10th letter,
(3) A time limitation of 18 months be set for development of the
project.
This was discussed at the workshop meeting on July 5th.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council approve the site plan for
Delray Oaks, subject to the provisions contained in the preface of the
agenda, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Said motion passed unanimously.
9.c. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
at a meeting held on June 21st, recommended by unanimous vote that the
site and development plan for Pines of Delray West in Section 19-46-43
located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Homewood Boule-
vard and Linton Boulevard to allow 288 dwelling units on 35.36 acres be
approved subject to approval of the City Attorney's office as to docu-
mentation pertaining to common areas and to the following:
(.1) Compliance with the requirements of the Community
Appearance Board as stated in their June 10th letter,
(2) Submission of a bond or actual improvements completed
for Homewood Boulevard, prior to the issuance of
building permits,
(3) Compliance with the requirements of the Lake~Worth
Drainage District as stated in their June 20th letter,
(4) A time limitation of 18 months be set for development
of the project.
This was discussed at the workshop meeting on July 5th.
Mr. Sanson moved for the site and development plan approval
for Pines of Delray West subject to compliance to all the conditions as
outlined in the agenda, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Said motion passed
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unanimously.
9.d. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
~t a meeting held on June 28th, recommended by unanimous vote that the
site plan modification consisting of (1) adding a wing on the north side
of the building; (2) adding some additional parking; and (3) the addi-
tion of another curb cut at the Lakeview Baptist Church, located on
the east side of Swinton Avenue between N. W. 22nd Street and Mission
Hill Road, be approved as a minor modification. This was discussed at
the July 5th workshop.
Mr. Randolph moved Council approve the minor modifications
to the Lakeview Baptist Church, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Said motion
passed unanimously.
9.e. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board, ~'
at a meeting held on June 21st, recommended by unanimous vote that the
site and development plan for Patrician Villas in Section 19-46-43 at
the southwest corner of the intersection of Lowson Boulevard and Home-
wood Boulevard be approved subject to approval of the City Attorney's
· office as to documentation pertaining to common areas and to the following:
(1) Compliance with the City Engineer's comments as stated in his
June 1st memorandum,
(.2) Submission of a bond, or actual improvements completed for
Homewood Boulevard, prior to the issuance of building permits,
(3) A time limitation of 18 months be set for development of the
project.
This was discussed at the workshop meeting on July 5th.
Mr. Randolph moved for the approval of the site plan for
Patrician Villas subject to the conditions as outlined in the preface
to the agenda, seconded bv Mr. Weekes. Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call Mr. Sanson asked the City Attorney that in
giving these site plan approvals, if in 60 days from now, and some con-
Struction has commenced and Council decided to impose a moratorium on
the building relative to inability to supply proper water, could Council
be opening themselves by approving the site plan.
The City Attorney stated he would have to answer that question
in a context of a specific case, specific request and find out exactly
what the City's requirements are before Council can legally stop them.
Generally, when you give an approval, they can go ahead with it; if there
was a legitimate health safety reason for preventing it, Council could,
under certain circumstances, prevent it.
9.f. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
at a meeting held on June 28th, recommended by unanimous vote that the
conditional use request for a Professional Office Building for James
Nowlin, Jr. in Section 9-46-43 on the west side of N. E. 7th Avenue
between N. E. 7th and N. E. 8th Streets in the RM-10 (Multiple Family
Dwelling) District be approved, subject to the following: ~
(1) Compliance with the requirements of the Community Appearance
Board as stated in their June 10th letter,
(2) A time limitation-of 12 months be set for development of the
project.
Mr. Chapin moved for the approval of the report'from the
Planning & Zoning Board relative to the conditional use approval for
the professional office building for James Nowlin, Jr. subject to the
conditions outlined in 9.f. in the preface of the agenda of tonight's
meeting, seconded by Mr. Randolph. Said motion passed unanimously.
9.~. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
at a meeting held on June 28th, recommended by unanimous vote that the
final plat for Pine Trail Subdivision Section III(Rainberry Woods)
located on the south side of Lake Ida Road, between Military Trail and
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Barwick Road, be approved, subject to compliance with the City
Engineer's comments in his June 2nd memorandum.
Mr. Randolph moved that Council sustain the recommendation
of the Planning & Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Said motion
passed unanimously.
9.h. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
~t a meeting held on June 28th, recommended by unanimous vote that the
site plan modification request to allow a transformer vault on the north
end of the property of the medical offices for Drs. Wachtel, Pace, and
Bebout, located north of N. E. 8th Street between N. E. 9th Avenue and
Palm Trail, be approved.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council accept the recommendation of
.he Planning & Zoning Board with regard to this item, seconded by
.r. Chapin. Said motion passed unanimously.
,..i. The Planning & Zoning Board, at a meeting held on June 28th,
recommended by unanimous vote that the site plan modification request
from Lago Del Rey, located on the north side of Lowson Boulevard between
Homewood Boulevard and Dover Road consisting of (1) reducing the number
of units, by two; (2) reorientation of the buildings along Lowson Boule-
vard; (3). the addition of another curb cut on Lowson Boulevard, be approved.
Mr. Chapin stated he had not seen this come before Council
at a workshop and asked what is involved. The City Manager stated that
this has not been to workshop because it is a very minor modification.
Mr. Sanson asked how the. reorientation is being done; the
applicant, Mr. Edward Gellman, 4000 N. E. 169 Street, North Miami Beach,
stated what occurred on Lowson Boulevard was a reorientation of the
building so that it will conform with the City parking ordinances that
prevent backing into a roter service drive and the Fire Department and
Public Works Department requested that an additional entrance to the
service road be made at the far west end so that there could be.a through
driveway.
Mr. Weekes moved that Council sustain the recommendation of
the Planning & Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Said motion passed
unanimously.
9.j. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning Board,
at a meeting held on June 21st, recommended by unanimous vote that
Section 29-12 SC (Specialized Commercial District), Section 29-14 LI
(Light Industrial District) and Section 29-15 MI (Medium Industrial
District) be amended by adding "carpet cleanina facilities" as a Per-
mitted Use. It is recommended that Council either instruct the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance effecting the recommendation of the
Planning & Zoning Board or refer the matter to a future workshop meeting.
Mr. Sanson moved that the City Attorney be instructed to
draft an ordinance effecting the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Board to add the use "carpet cleaning facilities" as a Permitted Use in
the SC, LI and MI zoning districts, seconded by Mr. Weekes. Said motion
passed unanimously.
10. The City Manager recommended authorization for payment of
t--~ City's bills.
Mr. Chapin moved for the payment of the City's bills as
outlined on the invoice of June 30, 1977 with th~ exception of payment
of $27,500 to George H. Clemens.
Mr. Chapin amended the motion to approve all the bills with
the deletion of the item for George H. Clemens, seconded by Mr. Weekes.
Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Chapin - Yes; Mr. Randolph
- No; Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
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Before roll call Mr. Sanson asked that the City Manager
respond to him sometime tomorrow as to why he is not receiving copies
of the bills from Russell & Axon as he requested. The City Manager
stated he would make a response to him.
Mr. Sanson moved that the check in the amount of $27,500
be paid to George H. Clemens, seconded by Mr. Weekes. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Chapin - No; Mr. Randolph - Yes;
Mr. Sanson - Yes; Mr. Weekes - Yes; Mayor Scheifley - No. Said motion
passed with a 3 to 2 vote. ~
(6/30/77) General Fund ........... $316,696.56- " Water and Sewer F~n~ ......... 284,787.76
" Utility Tax Fund ........ .. . . 75,000.00
" Refundable Deposits Fund ....... 880.00
" Fed. Public Works Grant Fund ..... 41,945.39 ~
(7/06/77) General Fund ............ 151,641.29 " Utility Tax Fun~ [ .......... 4,075.85
" Improvement Trust Fund . . . . .... 3,217.74
" Fed. Public Works Grant Fund ..... 556.38
Mayor Scheifley reminded Council that there is a workshop
scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. Randolph moved for the adjoUrnment of the meeting, seconded
by Mr. Weekes. Said motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
9:25 P. M.
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