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Agenda Town Hall 01-30-019th A Town H M Date: 2001 30, Locat/on: Cre~t T~~re ~t O~l S~ Square 51 N. S w i~uton Average Time: 7:00p. m. AGENDA e7:00 p.m. Call to order and Welcome- Mayor David W. Schmidt · ~7:05 p.m. Land Use Issues and Trends - Comprehensive Plan Report- Robin Bird, Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson ~,7.~10 p.m. Community Redevelopment Agency Status Report- John Weaver, CRA Chairperson · ~7:15 p.m.State of the City Report- David T. Harden, City Manager ,~7:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting & Infrastructure Hearing Open Microphone Public Comments Concluding Remarks by Commissioners, if desired Adjournment The C~ty wdl furnish auxd~a~y aids and services to afford an ~nd~v~dual w~th a d~sabdity the opportumty to participate in and enjoy the benefits ofa servzce, program or actlwty conducted by the City Contact Doug Randolph at (561)243-7127 (voice) or 243-7199 (TDD), 24 hours prior to the event m order for the Czty to accommodate your request TOWN HALL MEETING PRESENTATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2001, 7:00 PM AS CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF DELRAY BEACH, I AM PRIVILEGED TO PRESENT THE BOARD'S ANNUAL REPORT. THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT IS TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW, THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IS THE PRIMARY GROWTH MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR OUR CITY. THE PLAN DESCRIBES HOW THE COMMUNITY LOOKS TODAY, AND HOW IT IS EXPECTED TO LOOK IN THE FUTURE. IT CONTAINS THE POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL OF GROWTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY. THROUGH SPECIFIC ELEMENTS SUCH AS FUTURE LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, COASTAL MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION , THE PLAN PROVIDES A DETAILED LOOK AT THE ISSUES FACING OUR CITY, AND ITS PLANS FOR FUTURE GROWTH. IT ALSO HAS A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT THAT DEALS WITH HOW THE CITY IS GOING TO FINANCE ALL OF THE PROGRAMS THAT ARE CALLED FOR IN THE PLAN. THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING THE COMP PLAN. THE BOARD REVIEWS PROPOSALS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, AND ALSO REVIEWS UPDATES TO THE COMP PLAN TO MAKE SURE IT'S KEEPING PACE WITH CHANGES IN THE CITY. THERE WAS CONSIDERABLE PROGRESS MADE LAST YEAR TOWARD ACHIEVING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OUTLINED IN THE COMP PLAN. LET'S TOUCH ON JUST A FEW HIGHLIGHTS. THE FUTURE LAND AREAS THAT JURISDICTION. USE PORTION OF THE COMP PLAN CALLS FOR ANNEXATION OF ARE WITHIN THE DELRAY BEACH AREA, BUT UNDER COUNTY THIS PAST YEAR OVER FIFTEEN ACRES OF LAND WAS ANNEXED INTO THE CITY. THESE PROPERTIES HAVE A TAX ASSESSED VALUE OF MORE THAN NINE MILLION DOLLARS, AND REPRESENT A CONTINUING EFFORT TO BRING OTHER POCKETS INTO OUR CITY. THE LAND USE SECTION OF THE COMP PLAN IDENTIFIES SIX "REDEVELOPMENT AREAS" WITHIN THE CITY THAT REQUIRE THE PREPARATION OF SPECIAL "REDEVELOPMENT PLANS." THIS YEAR THE PLANNING AND LINDELL/FEDERAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, ZONING DEPARTMENT COMPLETED THE FOR THE AREA BETVVEEN FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND DIXIE HIGHWAY NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINDELL BOULEVARD. THE PLAN CALLS FOR A COMBINATION OF COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT. IT REQUIRED MINOR LDR CHANGES TO SLIGHTLY INCREASE DENSITY TO PROMOTE UPGRADING OF THE AREA THRU ELIMINATION OF BLIGHTED CONDITIONS AND NONCONFORMING USES, ALONG WITH CREATION OF A MORE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT PATTERN. EXISTING REDEVELOPMENT AREAS LIKE NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY AND PINEAPPLE GROVE HAVE EXPERIENCE INCREASED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY INCLUDING 2 RENOVATIONS TO THE GOODWILL BUILDING AND LOST DRIVE IN, COMPLETION OF THE PUBLIX AND POWER SPORTS FACILITIES AND SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ANTIQUE MALL. ALONG PINEAPPLE GROVE WAY THE ARCHWAY HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FROM ATLANTIC AVE. TO NE 4TM STREET ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION . PINEAPPLE GROVE HAS ALSO SEEN THE COMPLETION OF THE PINEAPPLE TOWN SHOPS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CREATION'S OF DELRAY OFFICE AND RETAIL DEVELOPMENT. CITYVVIDE 265 NEW PROJECTS RECEIVED APPROVAL LAST YEAR. THESE INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MIXED PROJECTS. THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE COMP PLAN PROVIDES FOR A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT HOUSING TYPES, 690 NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS WERE APPROVED LAST YEAR. MID-RANGE HOMES WILL BE PROVIDED IN PROJECTS LIKE TROPIC ISLE TOWNHOMES; UPPER END PROJECTS INCLUDED COURTYARDS OF DELRAY, MARINA BAY, AND OCEAN HAMMOCK. RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN COCONUT KEY, WORTHING PLACE, WATERWAY VILLAGE, AND PARKSIDE TOWNHOMES. COMPLEMENTING THE ON-GOING GROWTH IN HOUSING, THE CITY HAS CONTINUED TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS EXPANSIONS. THIS YEAR APPROXIMETELY 356,000 SQUARE FEET OF NEW NONRESIDENTAIL FLOOR AREA WAS APPROVED. A COUPLE OF THE MORE NOTABLE OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE CONGRESS PARK OFFICE BUILDING, TENTH STREET PARK OF COMMERCE, ZENITH COMMERCE CENTER, AND PROFILES IN CONCRETE. RECOGNIZING OUR PAST AS WELL AS OUR FUTURE, THIS PAST YEAR THE CITY LISTED BOTH THE ATLANTIC AVENUE AND GEORGE BUSH BOULEVARD BRIDGES ON THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THIS DESIGNATION WILL HELP PRESERVE THE BRIDGES AS WELL AS THE STREETSCAPES OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND GEORGE BUSH BOULEVARD, IN ADDITION THE CITY WAS SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING A 10,000 DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE DIVISION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES TO CONDUCT PHASE 2 OF THE HISTORIC SITE SURVEY WHICH WILL PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ON AN ADDITIONAL 500 HISTORIC STRUCTURES. OVER THE PAST YEAR THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT, HAS IMPLEMENTED SEVERAL LDR CHANGES WHICH HELP REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND ADDRESS SPECIFIC ISSUES OF OTHER ADVISORY BOARDS. THESE INCLUDE: · ALLOWING POCKET PARKS AND PARKING LOTS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO HELP IMPLEMENT DIRECTIVES IN THE SEACREST DEL-IDA PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN; · CHANGES IN RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES TO IMPLEMENT THE REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE LINDELL/FEDERAL HIGHWAY PLAN AND THE WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT; · CHANGES TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS TO INCREASE REQUIRED PARKING FOR RESTAURANTS IN THE DDA AREA, MODIFICATIONS TO PERMITTED PARKING REDUCTIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW DESIGN STANDARDS FOR INNOVATIVE PARKING SOLUTIONS. I THINK WE CAN SAY THAT A LOT OF PROGRESS WAS MADE THIS YEAR TOWARD ACHIEVING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND IN ACHIEVING THE CITY'S VISION. WE CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THE MOMENTUM OF PREVIOUS YEARS, AND WE EXPECT THE NEXT YEAR TO BE EQUALLY EXCITING. FOR THE YEAR 2001 SEVERAL MAJOR PROJECTS ARE PLANNED INCLUDING: · MAJOR REVISIONS TO THE LDR'S; · REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF BLOCK 28 AND 36 ON WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE; · DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS PLAN; · DEVELOPMENT OF THE OSCEOLA PARK REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; · DEVELOPMENT OF THE WALLACE DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND RENOURISHMENT OF THE BEACH SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER OF 2001 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY WE INVITE YOU TO PICK UP A "YEAR IN REVIEW" NEWSLETTER IN THE LOBBY AND VISIT THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT'S WEB SITE. IT IS NOW MY PRIVILEGE TO INTRODUCE JOHN WEAVER, CHAIRMAN OF THE CRA BOARD. S:~ADWTOWN2001 5 £1TY JIF I]ELAIIY BEII[H DELRAY BEACH F L o R i o ~ AII-AmericaCil~ 1 O0 N.W. 1st AVENUE 1993 DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 · 561/243-7000 TO: City Commission FROM: David T. Harden, City Manager DATE: January 30, 2001 SUBJECT: Boca Raton Airport Commissioner Schwartz asked that the attached articles be distributed to you as he felt that this is one of the most important issues affecting Delray Beach. /dr Printed o~ Recycled Paper THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS '..~l~"' -'., THE PALM BEACH POS~ THUR.~D'AY, JANUARY 25, 2001 s . -. i eerfield Beach officials'" bbjeot to Boca mrport plans ~'.'~ John 'Murawski including participation from Dee/field Beach. ~ '..Palm Bea& Post StaffWdter : 'q'hey said it is a criterion in order to complete :. :. Airplanes must avoid Dee/field Beach airspace -' the report," Capellini said. "Ifs not just a Boca Rat. on :!on their way in and out of Boca Raton Airport,. issue." ;Deerfield Beach officials told federal aviation regu- lators Wednesday during a trip to Washington. :~ Deerfield Beach Mayor A1 Capellini and City ~Man. ager Larry Deetjen met for more than an hour .~vith officials at the Federal Aviation Administration, !C.apellini said aftdr the meeting. ~:;: Capellini's claim: Boca Raton Airp orr Authority's :.plans to control noise by rerouting fligh.t phths to ~/stern Boca Raton i~ flawed. ~[ The airport autho.rity is preparing to submit the f[flight path change request to the FAA for the agen- Capellini and Deetjen met with Reginald Mat- thews, manager of the FAA's Air Space and Rules Division in Washington. Matthews did not return calls s~eking comment~ - Wade Carpenter, supervisor of the FAg's Air Space Section in Atlanta, participated by phone; he did not return calls. W'tllie Card, the FAg's manager .of contract towers, was also at the me.eting. He re- ferred calls'to the FAg's public affairs officer, who ;said she could not reach ,the right people to' c6m-. inent Wednesday. : -'.cy:s approval. (:.study. . , }.: . Authority Chairman Frank Kneiser, who is ' :icampaigning for Boca Raton City Council, has' ;Mhrned Dee/field Beach officials that the proposed ;.:changes will send noisy planes flying over Dee/field '2Beach. Boca Raton Airport Director Ken Day has : ~old Capelhni and Deetjen just the opposite. ~: Capellini said the FAg's rei)resentafives told --him at Wednesday's meeting that the airport au- ':-'thority's proposal is incomplete because such a re- . :quest must be based in part on public comments, It follows a contentious, two-year .' When told about the meetink in Wa~shington, Kneiser said: '~eerfield Beach has had m/ale .o1> portunit3; to participate and unfortunately ,did not. ... We certainly made overktr, es." ' ' Dee/field Beach officials we're invited to a public discussion last year that included mayors from Highlarid Beach and Dekay Beach, as well as members of the Palm Beach County Cqmmissi?n~ ,Kneiser said.. Responded Capellini: 'Sge need more than to be part of a public formn with 500 screaming peopld.'. ~ john_murawski@pbpost.com Sun.:Sentinel.com Archives . Sun-Sentmel ¢oml ARCHIVES Page 1 of 2 Walt [)isntT Wmqd Swan Home News Sports Entertainment Classified Business Site Search ~ I ~ DEERFIELD PROTESTS BOCA'S JET NOISE FEDERAL OFFICIALS OFFERING TO FUND STUDY OF AIRPORT Published: Thursday, January 25, 2001 Section: LOCAL Page: 3B By GLENN JEFFERS Staff Writer Deerfield Beach Mayor A1 Capellini and City Manager Larry Deetjen met with Federal Aviation Administration chiefs Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The two spent an hour with officials discussing their complaints about noise from Boca Raton Airport and their request to amend the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990. Capellini and Deetjen met with Program Director John Walker of Air Traffic Space Management, Deputy Program Director Nancy Kalinowski and six other department heads during their one-day trip. Capellini said aviation administration officials offered a number of suggestions. Ideas included sponsoring a noise study with some of the cities along the airport's arriving and departing flight paths, including Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Boca Raton. The decade-old act was intended to phase out the older, noisier aircraft heavier than 75,000 pounds, such as passenger planes used by airlines. The amendment, if approved, would also phase out some business and corporate jets and charter planes. Capellini noted noise levels have not been checked at the airport since a survey was done in 1990. Although arrivals do not fly over Deerfield Beach, departures go over the beachfront, according to Ken Day, airport manager for the Boca Raton Airport Authority. Also, plans to expand the airport an additional 15 acres prompted the commission to request the meeting with the aviation administration. "We're concerned that it's going to become progressively worse for the local communities," Capellini said Airport officials contend that the planes reach Deerfield Beach at an altitude where their noise is dampened. The only noise Deerfield Beach residents hear is from local air traffic, such as banner-flying planes, Day said. http://archive.sun-sentinel.com/~H55543443208d340f9e78b8046336d8c9:b--w&tid=d47 ll: 01/30/2001 .SuI1-Sentinel.com Archives Page 2 of 2 Both the Boca Raton Airport Authority and the city of Boca Raton passed ordinances to reduce the airport's noise level. But Capellini said that Deerfield Beach should be involved in those talks, considering it is a neighboring community. "Up until recently, we've only been asked to public meetings," Capellini said. "Saying we object at a meeting isn't constructive to coming up with a solution." Glenn Jeffers can be reached at gjeffers~sun-sentinel.com or 954-356-4552. Copyright 2001, SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. The SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL archives are stored on a SA I~E (tm) newspaper library system from MediaStream, Inc., a Knight-Ridder Inc. company. Sun-Sentinel.com Questions or comments? I Paid archives I Iqessaqe boards Copyriqht 2000, Sun-Sentinel Co. & South Florida Interactive, Inc. http://archive.sun-sentine~.c~m/~H555434432~8d34~f9e78b8~46336d8c9:b--w&tid=d47... 01/30/2001 2000 ~4nnual Rel)ort David T. Harden City of De/ray Beach Florida Good evening. It is an honor for me to speak to you this evening about accomplishments of your City government during the year 2000. Progress toward Commission Goals and Targets IIIII III II II II II Il ii 1111111 iiii i 2000 Goal Setting & accomplishments 2001 plans · Infrastructure improvements · Community Improvement services · Police services · Fire and emergency services · Parks and Recreation services · Finance and administrative services · Support services This past Spring the Commission, with citizens participating through a Community Summit, identified five goals for 2005, and targets for 2000- 2001. Our goals are, Community Unity, a Viable Downtown, Quality Neighborhoods, an Expanded and Diverse Local Economy, and Quality Educational Opportunities. I will briefly review our progress towards these goals and related targets, as well as other accomplishments, for each major category of City services. I will also mention some of our plans for 2001. 2 Infrastructure Improvements SW 8th Ave project Venetian Dr road and utility project $12.3 million Street upgrade project Pineapple Grove Way improvements Seacrest/Del Ida improvements West Atlantic beautification Sewer system rehabilitation This was a banner year for infrastructure improvements, with over $21 million completed or currently underway, and $4 million more still planned for this year. SW 8th Ave was reconstructed, drainage installed and undersized water lines replaced from Atlantic Ave to SW 4th St, including SW 2nd Ct, SW 2nd Terr and SW 4th St from 8th to 10th Ave. A similar project on Venetian Dr. from Atlantic to Casaurina includes a force main extension to relieve the Macfarlane Dr lift station. Pursuing the goals of Community Unity and Quality Neighborhoods, our $12.3 million project to resurface or reconstruct all streets rated "C" or below, including all unpaved streets serving homes, is proceeding rapidly. Breezy Ridge Estates is almost finished. Southridge Rd, Albatross Rd and Sunset Dr are under contract. Soon to follow are Marty Fladel Dr and NW 18th Ave, NW 1st St, including several cross streets, and other streets in the SW area and on the barrier island. A total street makeover project is under construction on Pineapple Grove Way. The Seacrest/Del Ida Neighborhood improvement project will resume major construction in another few months. These projects, funded 1/3 each by the CRA, the property owners and the City, include facilities beyond those normally installed by the City and are being constructed much sooner than they would be otherwise. West Atlantic Avenue will continue its facelift with major streetscape improvements beginning after Delray Affair, funded in large part by DOT funds. In addition to these high profile projects, we continue to line leaking sewers, upgrade lift stations and reduce double pumping of sewage, thereby extending the life of our systems and saving operating dollars. 3 Community Improvement Services Neighborhood initiatives Housing Programs Community Development · Code Enforcement efforts · Information and outreach · Beautification projects · Building Code administration Community Improvement works hard on the Community Unity and Quality Neighborhood goals, focusing on targets of Working Together to Solve Problems, Seeking and Using Citizen Input, and Attractive, Clean Neighborhoods. The interdepartmental Strategic Task Team solves resident identified problems by joint brainstorming and using private and public resources. Work in Pine Grove/Fallridge is expanding to Delray Shores and action plans will be prepared for two other neighborhoods. Paint-up Delray did 12 homes in Jefferson Manor. Four associations received Neighborhood Enhancement Grants. Responding to resident requests we did concentrated code enforcement in Delray Shores and Osceola Park. We helped 32 homeowners acquire affordable housing or rehab their owner occupied home. HUD gave our Neighborhood Association Program a Best Practice Award as one of the nations best. Other initiatives include community forums preparing for Visions 2010, to be in May; support for the Mayor's quarterly advisory meetings, a Neighborhood Summit planned for June 9th and a Citizen Leadership School to help citizens understand the mechanics of our government. Neighborhoods also received beautification projects on Hibiscus Ln, Seasage Dr, Palm Tr north and the SW 4th Ave retention area. Carver Estates was totally relandscaped by the Housing Authority and CDBG. This is in addition to planning work on arterials like 1-95 and Lake Ida Rd The pace of private construction accelerated. After dropping slightly in 1999, permit applications jumped 12% to 10,700 and we did 26,096 construction inspections, increasing10% again. With permit revenues of $2.7 million we added a plan review tech to help with the work load. 4 Police Services Community partnerships Neighborhood crime information Weed and Seed Program · Traffic Task Force · Facility improvements · Officer recruitment and retention Through partnerships with the community our Police continue to foster Citizen Pride and Responsibility, one of our identified targets. Successful citizen involvement led to our designation as a Weed and Seed site, and we will receive $50,000 for target neighborhood enforcement. We held four Senior Citizen Police Academies and one Haitian Academy. Our volunteer program remains strong with Citizen Observer Patrol, Parking Enforcement, Traffic Monitoring, Marine Patrol and in-house support. We also set up an intranet, giving public access to crime information related to the citizen's specific neighborhood. Our Traffic Task Force continues focusing on traffic issues identified by residents and business owners. They were recognized by the state for efforts in Buckle Up Florida and America Buckles Up Children. To improve the working environment we replaced NC systems and are reroofing the police building. We built a new evidence building and expanded gym facilities. Most importantly, we are rebuilding our communications center and installing a $3M state of the art 800 MHz radio system. Verizon Wireless is giving us a replacement $225,000 radio tower. Improved radio reception and interoperability with Boca, Boynton and PB County will better service and enhance officer safety. Police compensation increases have reduced attrition, but recruitment remains a challenge. In a December survey of Florida chiefs, almost 80% reported recruiting problems. We are using TV ads, five national websites and team visits to most in-state colleges. In three years, we have hired 27 of 902 applicants. But I assure you we are meeting minimum staffing levels to maintain public safety. 5 Fire and Emergency Services Installed AED's in 37 Police Cars Have 350 CERT volunteers Expanded Health and Safety outreach · Replaced a pumper and a rescue unit · Hired 10 firefighter/paramedics · Collected over 80% of EMS billings · Top Dive Rescue Team of 2000 The Fire Department continues to find innovative ways to improve our response to medical emergencies. To help further reduce the heart attack death rate we obtained a state grant to place 37 automatic external defibrillators in Police cars. Fire staff then trained the police in how to use them. We also have now trained 350 citizens for Community Emergency Response Teams to handle the aftermath of a hurricane or tornado until Fire personnel could arrive. Other initiatives include the Vial of Life program to provide accessible medical information in the home, a child car seat training and installation program, and promoting the Florida Kidcare Insurance program to help eligible uninsured children get medical insurance. To keep our response capabilities current we replaced one ALS transport unit and ordered a replacement pumper-engine at $300,000 which will be delivered later this year. Ten new firefighter/paramedics were hired, primarily to replace retiring staff. Unlike police, the fire department continues to see an adequate pool of qualified applicants. I'm also pleased to report that collection of EMS transport billings continues to exceed 80%, bringing in $1,035,000 for 2000 and exceeding $1M for the first time. Finally, special recognition is due the Fire Department's Dive Rescue Team. They performed so well in a national competition that they were named the top Dive Team of the Year 2000. This is especially reassuring in a city with so many canals as we have. 6 Parks and Recreation CAPRA accreditation Ocean Rescue achievements Out of School Program · Orchard View Park · New Intracoastal Park · Golf and Tennis facilities · Needs assessment and master plan · Park refurbishment Moving to Parks and Recreation, 1999 work culminated in accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. Our department is one of only26 nationally to have this recognition. The Ocean Rescue division did especially well, winning first place in the Emergency Medical Foundation BLS competition, first place in the U.S. Lifesaving Assn Southeast competition, and fourth place in nationals. Out of School programs, largely funded by the Children's Services Council and serving primarily latch key children, were further enriched this past year. We added the Kids to Kids Prevention Program, the Focus on Promise Program, and Smart Moves Conflict Resolution. We also expanded our inclusion program and participation with ARC. Orchard View Park, a major new park behind Fire Station #5 off Germantown Rd. opened to the public in 2000. After ten years of effort, we got a lease on the FIND parcel south of Delray Harbor Club. This will be a new park on the Intracoastal Waterway. With assistance from Palm Beach County we added two hard courts at our Tennis Center. We also acquired 14 more clay courts and a swimming pool at the former Lavers complex. Our golf facilities continue to do well, with net revenues at Lakeview increasing $98,000 over last year. All our facilities and programs will be evaluated this coming year in a Parks Needs Assessment and Master Plan. Please participate in this work. We also continue to improve existing facilities. Pompey Park ballfields, parking and playground; Veterans Park restrooms, field lighting at Miller Field, Community Center offices, Knowles Park boat ramp, restroom and boardwalk, Sandoway Park restrooms, Merrit Park playground, and the Parks Maintenance building are some of the facilities done in 2000. 7 Finance and :ldministrative Services FY O0 financial results New Refuse Transfer Station lease Office supplies contract · Fiber optic cable to Public Works · De/ray on the intemet · Parking Strategic Plan · Supported a/most 50 special events · Sidewalk and streetlight upgrades We are able to do these improvements because of the City's financial strength. Benefiting from a robust local economy, our 2000 General Fund operating surplus was $2,033,000. Undesignated fund balance increased from 14% to 17% of annual expenses, moving us far towards our goal of 25-30%. The Water & Sewer Fund also remains strong. We've had no rate increase since 1997 due to good cost control and better consumption measurement with new meters. Our Water and Sewer bond rating improved from "A" to "A+". Increasing revenue and cost cutting never end. A new Transfer Station lease with P.B. County increases revenue $70K annually. A new Office Depot contract cuts the cost of office supplies, and our need for internal warehousing and delivery. Using a Broward Co. contract we cut telephone costs $21K annually. Fiber optic cable to our South Swinton complex greatly improved computer services for everyone working there. Virtually all of our PC's now have internet access. Parks, Fire, Police, Planning and E.S. all have web sites. Commission and other agendas and minutes are available on the Planning site. Supporting our Viable Downtown Goal, Public Works with the PMAB developed a strategic plan for parking and we added a Parking Management Specialist to staff. Public Works also supported almost 50 special events, from 5k runs to Delray Affair. They replaced 2,000 I.f. of sidewalk and restripped 14 parking lots. Streetlights were upgraded in 4 neighborhoods and we have ordered streetlights from FPL in one area to meet a higher standard of illumination as a trial of a new standard. 8 Support Services Employee hiring and training Municipal ordinance prosecution Use of outside counsel · Records management · Upgrade of City Clerk's facilities The services I have been speaking about all require support from the City Clerk, City Attorney and Human Resources. With the tight labor market, new hires increased about 60% to 122 new full time employees. Human Resources also scheduled 107 employee training classes and thirty employees took 91 college classes under the City's Tuition Reimbursement Program. Employees received $3,730 in awards for suggestions to save $18,150 annually. We were also pleased that the white collar bargaining unit voted to return to civil service status. The City Attorney's Office reviewed or drafted 259 contracts and 127 ordinances and resolutions. They also issued 72 written legal opinions., The Police Legal Advisor (part of the City Attorney's Office) prosecuted 2 municipal ordinance violations involving quality of life issues as well as 87 forfeiture cases. Altogether, the City Attorneys Office handled 94.3% of all claims and lawsuits against the City with only 5.7% handled by outside counsel, primarily due to conflicts of interest. Records of all of this must be kept by the City Clerk. This year we completed installation of new work stations for a better staff working environment and improved public service. The records management function received 369 cubic feet of new records, but was able to destroy 836 cubic feet of records no longer required to be kept by the state. Hopefully, the records storage challenge will be eased by plans to install a records management digital imaging system. 9 Conclusion [ I 11 [[[ [ ill I [ 1[ 11 Returning to the Commission's goals for a moment, I have said little about Viable Downtown and not touched on Expanded/Diverse Local Economy or Quality Educational Opportunities. The CRA and Planning presentations touched on some of these. City staff and advisory boards have also worked hard on these issues, but it would take too long to cover everything we have done. More detail is included in the handouts in the lobby. I want to give special credit to all the people who work for our City. It is a privilege to work with them and I am very proud of the things we have been able to accomplish working together. (Introduce department heads if they have not been introduced.) City staff members are available to answer your questions afterwards, or, if requested by the Mayor, during the next part of this meeting. Now I will give the meeting back to Mayor Schmidt for our infrastructure hearing and public comments. 10 CITY OF DELe~~ NEIGHBORHOOD ACCOMPLiShErS FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 IVFA HBORHOOD IMPROVF ENTS Strategic Task Team This highly successful pilot program concentrates on solving neighborhood problems. Members of the task team include Police Department and Code Enforcement personnel, as well as Fire Department, Public Works, Engineering employees and members from the community. Problems are identified by neighborhood residents and solved by joint brainstorming sessions and utilization of public and private resources. The task team addressed crime, disorder, infrastructure and code violations in the Pine Grove and Southridge area. ~1~ Problem Oriented Policing These on-going projects occur when police officer identifies locations that provide opportunity for crime. Generally, the projects are short term (less than one year), but have an immediate impact on the residents or businesses. Weed and Seed Program Delray Beach received its designation as a Weed and Seed site and has started planning for the fiscal year 2000-2001. The Police Department will receive $50,000 for the enforcement activities within the Weed and Seed target area. Southeast Neighborhood Improvement Project (SNIP) The Community Improvement Department created this Code Enforcement program, which lowers the tolerance on aesthetic violations in the Osceola Park area to encourage residents to improve their houses and yards and to instill neighborhood pride. Auburn Trace Several police officers, who provide or solicit services that are needed in this community, have adopted the Auburn Trace Development. Officers have reduced the number of complaints such as domestics, neighborhood trouble, vandalism, and juvenile problems within this area. Carver Estates Through the efforts of two officers who are assigned full time to this area, a residents' association has been formed and a juvenile intervention program has resulted in positive interaction between the officers and the resident youth. Delray EstateslDelray Beach Highlands Partnerships have been established with residents and property management to establish neighborhood resident associations to deal with crime and community concerns. Special emphasis has been placed on working with the youth to provide constructive recreational activities and rewarding positive behavior with donated items from local merchants. Eve Street Closure Planning & Zoning approved the closure of this street within the Tropic Isles Civic Association, which eliminated commercial traffic from the residential area. NFA HBORHOOD IMPROVerS Delray Shores Homeowners Association While still in its infancy, this neighborhood has quickly developed into a strong and vital community organization, powered by eager leaders and with the help of the Police Department. Officers from all shifts have participated and the neighborhood is willing and excited about the changes being proposed for the community. Linton Square Shopping Center (Winn Dixie) Police officers are working jointly with storeowners and property managers to rid the area of problematic individuals who are creating an unsafe shopping environment for local residents. The shopping center and surrounding area benefited from a local cleanup, signs indicating no loitering and no open containers of alcoholic beverages have been posted and the problematic individuals are no longer on the site. Special Collection Program The Community Improvement Department implemented a systematic city-wide trash collection program designed to remove trash set out too early thereby improving neighborhood aesthetics and cleanliness. Junk Car Amnesty Program ~jll~a~t~ A Code Enforcement pilot program that removes unwanted junk cars at no charge from the local residents' home. Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Delray Shores, Carver Square, Pinegrove/Fallridge, and West Settler's Historic District received grant funding up to $2,500 for innovative neighborhood improvement projects. Osceola Redevelopment Plan Planning & Zoning created a draft of a redevelopment plan for this area. Lindell Boulevard/Federal Eedevelopment Area A plan was adopted that encourages mixed use including a residential component. Downtown Infill Residential Projects Several new projects were reviewed and approved including Block 76 (219 units); Town Square (32 units); Swinton Place (19 units); Courtyards of Delray (32 units). Waterway Village A Conditional Use request was approved for a 166 unit residential development at Lindell Boulevard and Federal Highway. NEI iHBORitOOD IMPROVerS iiSmall Meter Replacement Program All of the small water meters throughout the City were replaced this year, Customers benefit from more accurate meter readings. Five-year and Annual Consolidated Plans The Community Improvement Department completed and received City Commission approval of the five-year and annual consolidated plans. The plans are a conditional requirement for receiving funding. The plans were developed in conjunction with neighborhood and community meetings. The completion of the plans will permit funding of $629,000 to be awarded by HUD. Land Development Regulation Amendments The Planning & Zoning Department wrote, processed and approved several LDR amendments, which encourage and accommodate additional residential development throughout the city. Amendments include allowing an increase in density of 30 units per acre within the West Atlantic Overlay District. Other amendments allow public parking lots and pocket parks in neighborhoods in association with the approved redevelopment plans, and implementing parking reductions for mixed use developments which include a residential component. Definitions of dwelling units were modified to ensure they can be readily understood and enforced. A ARD$ ACHIEV' ENTS Board Appointments- Our Plumbing Inspector was appointed to the Board of Rules and Appeals in Broward County, bringing added prestige to the City. (~ National Accreditation. One of 27 nationwide agencies that have eamed accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies. Projections - we project to receive $2,533,000 in revenue; conduct 26,117 inspections and issue 10,846 permits this fiscal year. (The Department will generate approximately $2.8 million in revenues this fiscal year.) (Emt/LG's clincon 1st place; ocean rescue staff won first place in statewide competition of EMT's, including firefighters.) COMMUNITY' OUTR ._ACti Park, Walk and Talk Police officers met with students, teachers and faculty in the school dudng assigned days when time permitted. This was done to enhance police visibility in the schools and to provide the framework for the impending Schools, Neighborhoods and Police (SNAP) Program. SNAP will identify and assign three police officers to local neighborhoods. Once assigned, officers will focus on neighborhood crime and disorder issues by combining traditional efforts with community policing concepts and blending their efforts in the neighborhood schools through law enforcement education programs. & ~~ Kids, Cops and Characters A mentoring program for law enforcement officers that focuses on the lack of character and academics as primary factors that contribute to crime, poverty, unem- ployment, school drop-out and substance abuse. Spady Elementary, Palm Beach County School District, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Communities in Schools and Weed and Seed have partnered with the Police Department to enhance training and resources. Neighborhood Stabilization This is a partnership program that promotes awareness of crime and solicits citizen involvement to deter crime. Citizens and police officers join together to patrol the streets, either by bicycle or walking, and they conduct vigils in locations where drug sales are occurring. Golf Caddy Program The program focuses on the at-risk youth that live in the residential areas adjacent to the Delray Municipal Golf Course. It is intended to expose these specific at-risk youth to the social benefits of golf as well as provide them with a small income during the summer. The ancillary benefit of this program is the reduction in vandalism to the golf course property and a reduction in nuisance complaints that are attributed to the target youth. Downtown Merchants Survey The survey helped to determine merchant/police satisfaction and an update of emergency callout information. This led to the implementation of a computerized telephone auto dialing system that quickly notifies merchants of suspicious persons or incidents relative to their area. Caring Kitchen Clothing Drive Working with local laundries and dry cleaners, police officers delivered several carloads of unclaimed, clean clothing to The Caring Kitchen for distribution to the needy of our community. Homeless Outreach Team Police officers literally "walk the tracks" looking for homeless camps in the city. Information is then provided to the homeless about available food and medical related services. Delray Beach Youth Automotive Training Center- Six local juvenile gang members were placed in the Youth Automotive Training Program in Hollywood, Florida. Their success has led to an interest in starting a similar program in Delray Beach. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Fund-raising Programs Fire Department employees conducted fund-raising activities for the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Affordable Housing Partnerships Community Development assisted 32 homeowners under the affordable housing partnerships and owner-occupied housing rehabilitation programs. Financial Presentations Several homeowners associations and community service organizations received an in-depth look at the financial condition of the City. Citizens benefited with a greater understanding of how and where their tax dollars are used. Vial of Life Fire/Rescue kicked off a new program that will place an information container within target resident's homes that will describe their medical condition and medications, resulting in improved and more rapid medical assessments of patients by Fire/Rescue. Community Emergency Response Teams The Fire Department has trained over 150 citizens on how to help themselves and their neighbors after a major disaster. Public Safety Education Programs Over 8,000 citizens were trained in specialized life saving procedures including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), drowning prevention, Automatic External Defibrillation (AED), fire safety, injury prevention and hurricane preparation. Conducted an Open House for the community with an attendance of 1,500 citizens. A partnership (Complete Count Committee) was formed between the Census Bureau, City departments, community groups and residents, to bring about awareness of the census and completed the forms. Visions 2010 Community Forums The Community Improvement Department coordinated the process that allows citizens the opportunity to identify and prioritize important issues of the City, which should be addressed over the next ten years. The community is then charged with working together to accomplish the vision. COMMUNITY' OUTRF CH Paint.up Delray Successfully painted 12 homes in the Jefferson Manor Neighborhood with the help of community groups, City departments, residents and local businesses. Ocean Awareness Classes Provided ocean safety classes to more than 5000 elementary school-age children in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. Junior Lifeguard Program Training conducted for more than 250 students between 10 and 15 years old to prepare them for future ocean lifeguard positions. Volunteer Program Over 700 volunteers assist the Police Department in parking enforcement, marine patrol, downtown walking patrol, condo roving patrol, mobile traffic monitoring, staff support and a host of other specialized mobile observation functions. Citizen Police Academies Hundreds of "ambassadors" have been created as a result of these academies that are run annually by the Police Department to enhance ties with the community. Community Service Program Police officers supervise criminal offenders, who are court ordered to complete community service hours. The offenders pick up trash, paint over graffiti, wash police vehicles, and complele minor projects for other departments such as painting curbs and medians, cleaning up parking lots, and removing trash that has been illegally dumped. Front Porch Initiative Submitted an application for the Front Porch Initiative designation. If awarded the designation, the City will receive funding to revitalize the community. CAPITAL IMPROV F. I $ SeacrestJ Del Ida Neighborhood Improvement Plan The $2.1 million project includes water main upgrades, drainage improvements, removal of paved swales, additional street trees, landscaping along NE 3rd Avenue, sidewalks, and traffic calming. Project goes out to bid in November and construction will begin in early 2001. Pineapple Grove Streetscape Improvements to the four-block area on Pineapple Grove Way, between Atlantic Avenue and NE 4"' Street, include traffic calming, hardscape and landscaping. The $2,055,000 project will be completed in February 2001. Hibiscus Lane This $18,000 project involved reconstructing and landscaping the median. Seasage Drive Median Installed irrigation and landscaping to complete roadway beautification within Seagate Neighborhood. Seacrest Neighborhood Installed irrigation and landscaping along the railroad corridor along NE 3rd Avenue to serve as a buffer to the residential neighborhood. SW 8th Avenue Infrastructure Improvements The $848,100 project includes water main upgrades, drainage improvements, removal of paved swales, and sidewalk construction along SW 8th Ave from SW 4th Street to W Atlantic Avenue and SW 4th Street from SW 12th Avenue to SW 8th Avenue. SW 4th Street Retention Pond Expansion This $50,000 project increased the capacity of the retention pond. Landscaping was added for aesthetic purposes. Carver Estates Improvements to common areas on the 15-acre site are currently under construction and anticipated to be completed by October 2000. 1-95 Interchanges at Linton Blvd & Atlantic Ave Coordinated with Florida Department of Transportation's consultants to develop a landscape plan, which will be implemented upon the reconstruction of the interchanges. The road construction is anticipated to begin in September 2000 and will last one year and three months, at which time, new irrigation and landscaping will be installed. CAPITAL IMPROV F EHTS Marina Renovations Preparing plans for major renovations at the city's municipal marina to include road relocation, additional parking, added green space, and dock repairs. Sandoway Park Restroom Constructed a $72,000 restroom facility to service beach patrons. Landscaping was designed utilizing native and site-specific plant materials. Veterans Park Restrooms New restrooms added and existing interior restrooms renovated to service park patrons as well as meet the needs of center patrons. Lake Ida Road (Between Congress Avenue and Military Trail) City Horticulturist coordinated with consultant to prepare landscape and irrigation plans for grant application to Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful. Landscape improvements will be implemented following the completion of the road construction, anticipated beginning in December 2000, PUBLIC SAFETY' Mobile Substation Program A van equipped so that officers can function in the field without returning to the police department has been deployed in the West Atlantic Avenue Business Corridor and the area southwest of the corridor. This program has enabled the officer to remain present throughout their tour of duty and has increased the officer traffic in and out of the area. lCity Watch Automated phone calling system programmed by neighborhood and run through the police department. Notification of homeowner meetings, crime trend awareness, dangerous weather, or any public safety message is sent to those requesting or needing this information. Student Bicycle Highway Safety Program The program is designed to reduce or eliminate traffic-related injuries involving children and crossing guards by providing students with bicycle and traffic safety advice at crosswalks. Under Aged Liquor Sales Task Force Initially charged with operating monthly, the task force is now working "ad hoc." By estimate, approximately 50 vendors have been arrested - some more than once - for improperly selling alcoholic beverages to minors. All information is shared with State ABT for additional enforcement. Traffic Task Force The Police Department formed the Traffic Task Force, in response to concerns expressed by the citizens at a Town Hall Meeting. One of the major concerns was speeding and traffic control device violations in the neighborhood areas. Officers are trained in radar and laser speed measurement. They are tasked with enforcing violations within the community and major roadways. Atlantic Dunes Park To make visits to the park safe and enjoyable, the nature trail was refurbished and vagrants have been removed from the site. Crime prevention signs have been posted in the parking lot warning visitors about leaving valuables in their cars, and extra patrols are conducted to reduce the number of thefts. Prostitution on North Federal Highway Police officers identified suspected local prostitutes and pursued a strict "zero tolerance" for their activities which included writing tickets for jaywalking. This was followed by a "sting" operation resulting in numerous arrests of "johns" soliciting undercover officers. The program has resulted in significant decreases in complaints from the neighborhood. West Atlantic Avenue Task Force Crime and narcotics sales within the West Atlantic Avenue Business Corridor have been reduced noticeably. Public Access Defibrillation Program Fire/Rescue placed automatic defibrillators in 11 their use. public facilities throughout the City and trained over 150 employees on Thermal Imaging Camera A high-tech camera was placed into service that enhances ability to conduct rescue of victims in fires. Advanced Life Support Upgraded two suppression units to advanced life support capability giving the City a total of eight units for emergency medical response. Town of Gulf Stream Extended the Fire/Rescue service contract for five years. Knowles Park Renovated boat ramps, restrooms, and added an Intracoastal overlook. RECREA ONAL SERVICES Pompey Park Completed extensive renovations to existing ball fields as well as construction of a new little league field and field-lighting system. Tennis courts were resurfaced and new lighting installed. New playground equipment was installed. Leon Weekes Park Opened a new lO-acre nature preserve park that serves city-wide residents as well as neighborhood residents with its playground area and nature trails. Pine Grove Park Adjacent to Pine Grove Elementary School and Pine Grove athletic field, this new passive park includes a walking trail and covered pavilion for neighborhood use. Orchard View Park The City's newest park opened in September 2000 and is adjacent to Orchard View Elementary School. The park has six picnic pavilions, a playground and walking trail, restrooms, and parking area. Summer Day Camps Full-day day camp services provided during the summer months for over 400 children. Inclusion Program Recreational opportunities provided for physically and mentally challenged children as part of our summer day camp program. After-School Program Provided after-school supervised care for 300 elementary school- aged children at three sites in the city with a focus on "latch-key" children. RECREa TIONAL SERVICES Neighborhood Activities Family outings, picnics and activities held in conjunction with the Police Department for the neighbors and community served by Pompey Park, Uerrit Park and Currie Commons Park. Special Events Conducted 10 major city-wide special events that attracted more than 30,000 participants and spectators. Events included the annual Turkey Trot, July 4th, Kidsfest, and Senior Games. Golf Clinics and Lessons The Delray Municipal Golf Course offers a wide range of instructional classes for adults and Juniors in the community as well as hosting several free instructional clinics throughout the year. Lakeview Golf Course hosted the first charity tournament in Palm Beach County for Special Olympics in which Special Athletes competed in the tournament. Tennis Center Programs The Delray Beach Patrons sponsor a summer program for inner city children. Youth Clinics are conducted in association with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and the United States Tennis Association. The Tennis Center hosts team matches and instructional clinics for area schools, and provides free tennis clinics throughout the year for Special Olympic athletes. Community Center Expansion Addition of new offices allows additional space to be utilized for meetings, classes and recreational programs. el lib COMMUNITY PROFILE orill l PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT JANUARY '1999 Wdcotn~ to pdraI t~ach, a trull uniqu~ dtl! Frotn its a~ard winning ?ublic b~a~h~s end vibrant downtown nigflllif~ to its ~sc~ll~nt n~ighborfloods. bustling ~onom~. an~ abun~an~ of ~ultural a~tiviti~s. P~lray ~¢agfi off, rs an unparalldcd qua/itl ~f life. ~cat~d in th~ southern ¢nd of ?a/tn t~¢ach ~ountI. P~lraI ~¢ach was s¢ttl¢d es an agricultural cotntnunitI in I~. end later incorporated es a dtl in I~'11. 5/ncc that titn¢ PdraI ~¢ach has ¢¥¢ricnccd substantial growth, from/, o/~ p¢o?/¢ in th~ /~o ~nsus, to ~.47/ p~opl~ todaI. P~[raI ~ach ¢ncotnpass~s /~.~7 squar¢ mil¢s of land ar¢a. of which tnor¢ then ~o~ has d~v~lop~d. As th~ Lily approaches "build-out~ oro,lh manao~m~nt has shi~d focus to r~n~al r~d¢v~lopm~nf, m addition lo ~nsurin9 qua/fly d¢v~lopm¢nt of th~ r¢mainin0 vacant land. P~lraI ~¢ach is hotn¢ to th~ corporat¢ h¢adquarl¢rs of th¢ Offic¢ P~pot ~orporafion, Oriol¢ Hotn~s, North Atn¢rican 5har¢d '~¢rl/ic¢s ~¢nt~r for 3'os¢ph 5¢agratns ~ Sons, Inc., L¢v¢ng¢r's, end will soon b¢ hotn¢ to 511~ ?ublishing, Inc. DELRAY BEACH FAST FACTS: Population: 53,471 Land Area: ~5.37 sq. miles Year Incorporated: Avg. Annual Temperature: 74° Avg. Annual Rainfall: 62" Form of Government: Commission- Manager A~ Pislribution I0,000 ~.000 4,000 Z, O00 0 0-14 Source CACl Markebng Systems 1998 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 ~j~, Grou?s M6DIAN ~E, = 4~.Z 4.~% 55-64 65- 74 75-84 85+ White ............. hq.o% tSlact~ ............. ?..$.'/% American Indian, 6st~imo, or Neut ..... o.2.% Asian or 'Pacific Islander ...... Other Face ......... Hispanic Ori~jin ...... '/.q% Source CACI Marketing Systems (1998) ¢sisfin9 Land LIs¢ Inventory F. ecreation, Open Space, Conservation 6ducation ~ l~ubtic Eacitities ' Vacant /~jricutture Inc~ustriat 4%_ E. ommerc, ia~ Source City of Delray Beach, 1997 J~esi&entiat ~% C~,O00 45,000 ~5,ooo 15,ooo l o?utation &ro th IqqO Source U S Census and Bureau of Economic & Bus/ness Research, Un/v of Florida (adjusted) Historica~ Summar,~: Year 1;'o?utation ~q~.o - LoS~ (,t~,~ ~ of ~,m?~o,/e~s o Per Industr,0 Trade 4.0 &overnmen! b o% Transportatmon &- gelaii Trade Uhht,es 3.?-% : Manufadurm9 Construction b 0% A~jriculture 0 $% Finance, Insurance F-.ea~ -Cstate b 4% ~erv~ces ~1%% (Tota~ 6mptol~s: Source 1999 National Dec,s/on Systems, Inc House, bo/ds Totat Househotds Households b,/Income $Z5,000 - $'14,qqq $'/5,000 - '$14q,qqq $~o,ooo · Median ~ousehotd Income ~verage ~ousehotd income Source 1998 CACI Marketing Systems z4,z4o 4q.o% ~Z.'/% $5z,15~ Ownership Housin9 -8,l Value; $40,000 or tess Z44 $~00~- $~4qg $150K - $1qq~ ~,O~l $~oo~ or more Median Value Source RPW Econom/c Research,/nc (1995) Asst. sse, d Property Valu~ ~.00 iqqo 'ql '~z '~ 'q4 'q5 Fiscal Year Source City of De/my Beach Mobile Romes I% --~ Multi-FamilI (Apartments) I Muili-Famil1 (Condos) 44% Single Famili 41% o ~,ooo b, ooo q.ooo I~-,ooo Number of Units 15.ooo Total Rousin9 Units Lqq5 % Change from Iq$o-qo Year Structure g, uitt Lq$O-qO iq40-bq iq~q or eadier Occupied Units Total Owner renter 40 .$% ?.'~,oob -/l% Source RPW Econom/c Research, Inc (1995) Source RPW Econom/c Research, /nc (1995) CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA GULF STREAM BI-VD - Key Points of Interest- L-30 CANAL ' ~J I ~" ..... a I LOWSON ~OULEV~RD /~ST1 1/2 MILES i ............ TO JOG RO I UNTON BOULEVARD ! o ~. ..... j PUBLIC PARKS & RECREATION: 1 ATLANTIC DUNES PARK 2. BARWlCK PARK 3. CITY MARINA 4. CURRIE COMMONS PARK 5. KNOIIVLES PARK 6. LAKE IDA PARK 7. LAKEVlEW GOLF COURSE 8. MERRITT PARK 9. MILLER PARK 10. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 11. ORCHARD VIEW PARK 12. POMPEY PARK 13. PUBLIC BEACH 14. TENNIS CENTER 15. VETERAN'S PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 16. ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL 17. BANYAN CREEK ELEM. 18. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL '/9. ORCHARD VIEW ELEM. 20. PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY 21. PLUMOSA ELEMENTARY 22. SPAOY ELEMENTARY CULTURAL FACILITIES: 23. CASON COTTAGE 24. DELRA Y BEACH PLAYHOUSE 25. F.E.C. STATION 26. MORIKAMI MUSEUM 27. OLD SCHOOL SQUARE 28. PUBLIC LIBRARY 29. SANDOWA Y NATURE CENTER N W 2ND ST S W 2ND ST S W 10774 ST UNTON C~15 CANAL PUBLIC & COMMUNITY BUILDINGS: 30. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 31. ClTYHALL & COMMUNITY CENTER 32. FIRE DEPT. HEADQUARTERS 33. FULL SERVICE CENTER 34. MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION 35. POLICE DEPARTMENT 36. PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX 37. SOCIAL SECURITY 38. SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE 39. SOUTH COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX - PROPERTY APPRAISER - VEHICLE REGISTRATION 40. TRI-RAIL STATION ......... C~[~S ......... I ONE MILE I GRAPHIC SCALE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FL PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 1999 - - DIGITAL BASE MAP SYSTEM - - Planning & Zoning YEAR IN REVIEW City Honors Creative Design Projects This year marked the ninth annual Site Plan Review and Appearance Board award ceremony. Each year, the Board presents awards for exceptional projects completed during the last fiscal year. The awards are given to those property owners and their design teams whose projects have significantly contributed to the beauty of the community through creative design. This year, awards were given in eight categories, New Commercial Development, Redevelopment Project, Multi-Family Residential Development, Public Community Project, Private Community Project Exterior Renovations, Freestanding Signage, and Wall Signage. The Board would like to extend its appreciation to all the project developers that were considered for th~s special award. This year's winners were: Congress Park - South Congress Avenue Apple Professional Center - 298 NE 2nd Avenue · St. George's at The Landings - 790 Andrews Avenue Pineapple Grove Way Arch - Across Pineapple Grove Way, north of Atlanttc Avenue · St. Vincent Ferrer Church - 840 George Bush Boulevard City Oyster - 213 East Atlantic Avenue · Kyoto Sushi Restaurant - 25 Pineapple Grove Way Congress Park - New Commercial Development Award Apple Professtonal Center - Redevelopment Project Award St. George's Landing - Multi-Family Residential Award Delray Planning On Line For those of you joining the "Information Highway", please stop by our website at "http://www.delrayplanning.org". Our website has been up and running for a year now and has proven to be a very useful informational tool. There you will find information including: · Agendas · Our Function · Contact information · Demographics · Development Processes · Frequently Asked Questions · Downloadable Development Applications · Current Development Fees · Zoning District Map · Future Land Use Map · Historic Preservation and more While you're there, subscribe to our mailing list and you'll receive all Board Agendas "Hot off the Press", including the City Commission Agenda via e-mail. Unlike many other websites, your e-mail address is very confidential so you will not receive any mail other than Agendas. Planning & Zoning Department Demo_maoh~cs /oolna I~lStnCt MaD FuIure Land Use MaD Land Use D~strlcts AOor~ls & Process~ ~elooment Fees ~nual N~letler Boards & ~endas ~JI over Ihe counler de~elopme~ forms are a~allable o~me to ~,,~d Dnnl Chck her~ '~w information, contact Assistant Planner, Nguyen Tran at 243-7040. City-Initiated Alleyway Abandonment Project Early last year, the City Commission directed the Planning & Zoning and the Environmental Services Departments to inventory all alleyways within the City, and determine which alleys were considered "non-essential". Criteria for this analysis was based upon municipal water & sewer provision (existing & planned), property access issues, and whether or not the alleyway was paved. The City Commission further directed staff to begin abandonment proceedings for _- alleyways that were identified as non-essential. Are you thinking about doing any improvements to your home or business? Our website will provide you with the basic information you will need such as: zoning district, land use designation, setbacks, development fees and more. Our site is regularly updated, so please visit it frequently to see the new changes. We welcome all suggestions on how it can be improved, so please give us your input by filling out the Feedback form provided on the site. For more il ~emet The analysis identified 80 alleyways which could be abandoned immediately, and an additional 23 alleyways which could be abandoned after completion of scheduled water & sewer improvement projects. Staff has systematically divided the identified alleyways into geographical project areas for further analysis and ultimate abandonment. Currently, two project areas (the Lake Ida Neighborhood and the North Federal Area), have been processed with 9 alleyways returned to adjacent property owners. The estimated time frame for completion of the project is approximately 11/2 years. MacArthur Awards City $150,000 Planning Grant Last year, the city received a $150,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation to address development and redevelopment issues within the City's core business areas, including the central business district east of Swinton Avenue, and the commercial district along West Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to Interstate 95. A primary goal is to establish a framework for future development that will accommodate new growth in these traditional business districts, while preserving the unique characteristics of each. Plans for these areas will be coordinated with existing and proposed plans for the surrounding neighborhoods to ensure that the redevelopment of both the business and residential areas is consistent and compatible with each other. But beyond the objective of producing schematics and policies for the area's physical development, is the goal of enhancing the commumty's social growth and development, particularly in the area of race relations. The population of Delray Beach is widely varied in terms of race, cultural background, and income levels. There is a distinct division between the traditionally African American business district along West Atlantic Avenue and the central business district along East Atlantic. A large Haitian population exists in the Osceola Park neighborhood south of the downtown. While these areas are physically adjacent to each other, meaningful interaction between inhabitants is rare. The process of planning for these areas will bring the many diverse stakeholders together to work on the issues and reach consensus about the future of their communities. A corollary objective is to provide mechanisms for groups that have typically been underrepresented in the decision making process to remain involved in the long term implementation of the plan. The hope is that the experience will forge new relationships among these diverse groups, lessen feelings of alienation and powerlessness, and provide a foundation for meeting future challenges together. The first step in the process was to establish a Steering Committee to oversee completion of the plan and its associated objectives. The Steering Committee consists of community residents, business leaders, agency representatives, and board members, most of whom reside, work, have a business, or own property in the study area. Together these stakeholders will create a plan for the area that will guide its future development and maintain it as a great place to be for generations to come. Additional community participation for the plan will be accomplished through the conducting of ongoing public presentations, hearings, etc. For more information contact Senior Planner, Ran Haggard at 243-7041. David Harris from the MacArthur Foundation addresses the Steering Committee at the Kick-off Meeting Another Active Year for Delray's Education Board The Education Board serves as a liaison between the City Commission, the School Board of Palm Beach County, and the local schools for exchange of information. Since the Board's creation in 1990, the number of schools served by the Board has increased to 10 public and 7 private schools. To ensure that each school is adequately represented, Board membership has been increased from 7 regular and 2 student members, to 11 regular and 2 student members. Proposed changes in 2001 school boundaries for Plumosa and Orchard View Elementary Schools, and Carver Middle School were probably one of the most important issues that faced the Board in 2000. As proposed, the new boundaries could have re-cultured the schools with no additional programs or resources in place to accommodate the change in the demographic make-up of the student population. With hard work and many hours, the Board was able to negotiate a boundary for Carver Middle School with less impacts and delay boundary changes for the two elementary schools until 2002. The delay will allow time for the Education Board to work closely with the School Board to ensure that necessary programs and resources will be in place to accommodate the change in populations. Highlights for the Board in 2000 included Profiles tn Concrete (Industrial) Creattons of Delray (Offices) Parkstde Townhomes (Townhomes) 25, 600 sf. l O, O00 sf . 165 Units Overall, projects approved in 2000 accounted for 355,935 square feet of new non-residential floor area and 690 new residential units. The following two charts depict a comparison from 1998 to 2000 of approved development by type: coordination of the Principal's Forum Breakfast, hosting of a Principal's Planning luncheon, initiation of an Education Coordinator position for the City of Delray Beach, and production of a school marketing brochure. This year the Board will be focusing on many important issues such as strengthening mentoring and volunteerism programs, initiating a business outreach program with entities such as the Chamber of Commerce, and investigating the possibility of a Municipal Charter school. For more information, contact Senior Planner, Janet Meeks at 243-7040 265 Project Approvals Project approvals topped the 250 mark again last year with a total of 265 land use requests approved. A summary of these approvals by petition type is provided in the table below: APPROVED PETITIONS Amendments to the Future Land Use Map Rezontngs Annexations Conditional Use Requests Site Plans for New Development Master Development Plans Master Plan and Site Plan Mod~cattons Abandonments Subdivision Plats Certzficates of Appropriateness TOTALS i998 1999 2000 3 5 7 7 11 6 2 1 2 17 15 27 23 30 34 1 - 140 128 144 12 9 10 14 7 13 33 64 22 252 270 265 Several 2000 projects which are now, or will soon be under construction include: · Tenth Street Park of Commerce (IndustriaO 49, 560 sf · Worthing Place (Apartments/Retail) 219 units & 12,292 ~ ·Zentth Commerce Center (Industrial) 35, 968 sf · Waterway Vtllage(Mtxed-Use) 166 units & 23,056 sf New Non-Residential Floor Area by Type 1998 -2000 ,ooo,ooo 1 909,026 800,0OO 700,000 .' 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200.000 100,000 O. 550,149 1998 1999 2000 [] Commercial ~ Office ~Z Industnal · Commumty Facilities ;~ Other New Residential Development by Type 1998 -2000 690 700 600 5O0 400 300 200 100 144 130 1998 1999 2000 Apartment Units Slngle Famtly/Townhouses ' Site plan approvals relating to the renovation or redevelopment of existing properties accounted for the majority of development petitions again in 2000 with over 82% of the total number of project approvals. New Development Some of the most exciting redevelopment projects approved in 2000 include: · Worthing Place - A downtown mtxed-use project · Courtyards of Delray - A downtown townhouse project · Creations of Delray A home furnishings merchan&se mart and new offices tn Pineapple Grove · Marina Bay - A downtown townhouse development Worthing Place - Artist Sketch Historic Preservation In November of 2000 the City was awarded a $10,000 survey and planning grant from the Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation to complete Phase II of the City's Historic Resources Survey. Phase I, which was completed in July 1999, identified 400 historic properties and included detailed information on master site survey forms. An additional 500 structures were identified during Phase I, but no detailed information was collected. Phase II of the survey will provide the detailed information on these 500 previously identified historic resources and will complete the Historic Resources Report. Planning and Zoning staff is setting up a computer access system which will allow individuals to research information about specific historical resources identified in the survey. In August 2000, the Atlantic Avenue and George Bush Boulevard Bridges, which were constructed in 1911 and 1950, were placed on the Local Register of Historic Places. Between 1895 and 1911, the first means of transportation across the East Coast Canal (Intracoastal Waterway) was a lighter barge. The lighter barge allowed for barrier island farmers to get produce to the train station and brought passengers from the mainland to the barrier island and the ocean. In 1911, the first bridge was built over the Intracoastal--a hand- cranked Swing Bridge, located in the vicinity of Atlantic Avenue. Between 1918 and 1952, the Atlantic Avenue Bridge was replaced three times and a new bridge spanning the Intracoastal at NE Eighth Street (George Bush Boulevard) was constructed in 1950. Today, the Atlantic Avenue Bridge still serves as an important means of transportation between the mainland and the barrier island through the City's main commercial corridor while the George Bush Bridge allows for a secondary means of access to the barrier island. Designation will help to preserve the bridges as well as the streetscapes of Atlantic Avenue and George Bush Boulevard. For more information contact Planner, Michelle Hoyland at 243-7040 Origtnal Atlantic Avenue Bridge c. 1911- Source: Donald W. Curl's Palm Beach County: An Illustrated History Dune Revegetation Program Gets Underway A dune revegetation program is currently underway for the dune along the Municipal Beach. The dune crest and back dune are currently dominated by beach berry, an ornamental species now considered an invasive exotic. In recent years, the beach berry has suffered from a root virus and stress due to cold weather. The revegetation program will, over time, replace the beach berry and other exotics with a variety of mature dune species. The project area is from the crest of the dune west to the sand fence located adjacent to A-l-A, between Casuarina Road and the north end of the Municipal Beach. Revegetation will be completed over an extended period of time so that the dune will never exhibit a bare look or become unstable. Removal of Invasive Exotic Vegetation The dune system is divided into 31 sections with each section corresponding with the beach access points. Three sections in the vicinity of the Sandoway House have been completed, as has a section in the 200 Block north of Atlantic Avenue. Additional sections on the north end of the Beach are proposed in the upcoming months. The parameters of the program include: Dune plantings will replicate and will be native to the pioneer and shrub zones of a pristine dune. This will include the installation of a diversity of species. Species selected will be low maintenance and require little or no irrigation. Invasive exotics will be removed from the pioneer and shrub zones. In the pioneer zone, Httle work is needed. It is sufficient to remove invasive exotics and fill any sparse areas with native species. Replanting in the shrub zone will be accomplished using subcontracted forces, working over an extended period of time. This will allow work to be completed without disturbing dune stability or aesthetics. Revegetation of the Dune For additional informatton about this revegetation program call the Delray Beach Planning Department at 243-7040. Pineapple Grove Way Gets Facelift The City has seen exciting progress in the Pineapple Grove Main Street area this past year. The new archway, which was installed early in the year, provides an exciting entrance to the Grove from Atlantic Avenue. The archway complements this important entry which also includes paverbrick sidewalks, decorative lighting and landscaping. The unique arch design with its bold color scheme will lure people down Pineapple Grove Way from Atlantic Avenue. Pineapple Grove Way Arch Construction has also begun on Pineapple Grove Main Street's streetscape design for Pineapple Grove Way. The project covers the four block area from Atlantic Avenue to NE 4th Street and includes a paverbrick sidewalk system to match Atlantic Avenue, landscaping, decorative lighting, and traffic calming measures. The project is funded jointly by the City, CRA and adjacent property owners. Pineapple Grove Way at NE $~ Avenue Under Construction These beautification efforts as well as renovations to other properties in the area have been a great enhancement to the Pineapple Grove district and are contributing to its physical and economic revitalization. City Commission Adopts Lindell/Federal Plan On December 3, 2000, the City Commission adopted a plan to revitalize the Lindell/Federal Redevelopment Area, bordered by the F.E.C. Railroad on the west; Federal Highway on the east; the C-15 Canal/city limits on the south; and Sherwood Honda on the north. The Plan was produced through a privately initiated development proposal for the 12 vacant acres, south of Lindell Boulevard. It includes a Walgreens drugstore at the southwest comer of Lindell and Federal, and a 166-unit apartment complex with a mixed-use building on Lindell Boulevard. The proposed density of the project (14.31 units per acre) exceeded the maximum that was permitted by the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations (12 units per acre). In addition, establishment of an apartment complex in the area was inconsistent with one of the policies contained within the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, it was necessary to prepare a Redevelopment Plan that addressed these issues prior to taking action on the proposal. The Plan specifies the development pattern within this area and allows a density up to 16 dwelling units per acre subject to compliance with specific criteria outlined in the Redevelopment Plan as well as performance standards contained in the Land Development Regulations (LDRs). The objective of the Plan is to upgrade the area, eliminate blighted conditions and nonconforming uses, and create a more unified development pattern. The Redevelopment Plan provides for a range of uses and development scenarios that are appropriate for the three distinct sections of the Redevelopment Area: South of Lindell Boulevard; Between Lindell Blvd. and Sherwood Honda; and North of Sherwood Honda. In general, the plan states the following for each section: South of Lindell Boulevard: The recommended development pattern places a two-story mixed use structure (or structures) along Lindell, a commercial outparcel at Lindell and Federal, and residential uses to the interior. Density bonuses may be granted up to 16 units per acre if new development is unified with existing development (through common ownership or shared access), and if nonconforming uses and or site conditions are eliminated or upgraded. Other uses that could be considered for this section are offices and educational facilities. Automotive uses and shopping centers are discouraged. Between Lindell Blvd. and Sherwood Honda: Elimination of the trailer park is a priority, but the plan recognizes that this may have to occur in a phased fashion. Unified development of the site is encouraged. Density bonuses may be granted up to 16 units per acre if the trailer park is eliminated. The development pattern along Lindell should be similar to that of the south side. Other uses that can be considered for this area are automotive dealerships, offices, or uses that are permitted under the PC (Planned Commercial) zoning district regulations. North of Sherwood Honda: This section consists of the Del Raton Travel Trailer Park. This park is well maintained and managed, and presents no problems for other businesses in the area. It could be rezoned to SAD (Special Activities Dismct) if the owners wish to make it a conforming use, or it can continue to operate as a lawful nonconforming use indefinitely. Other uses that are appropriate for this property in the long term are automotive dealerships or any use allowed in the PC district. For additional information, contact Principal Planner, Jeff Costello at 243-7041 2001-The Year Ahead · Major Revision of the Land Development Regulations (Zoning Code) · Downtown Business Area Plan Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan Wallace Drive Redevelopment Plan · Beach Renourishment Project Planninq and Zoning Staff · Paul Darling, Director Jasmin Allen, Planner · Scott Aronson, Parking Management Specialist · Pat Cayce, Historic Preservation Planner · Jeff Costello, Principal Planner · Loretta Heussi, StaffAssistant II · Ran Haggard, Senior Planner (Redevelopment) · Mtchelle Hoyland, Planner · Dan Marfino, Senior Planner · Janet Meeks, Senior Planner · Diana Mund, Admtnistrative Asststant · Scott Pape, Senior Planner · Robert Teffl, Assistant Planner · Nguyen Tran, Assistant Planner Planning and Zoning Board · Chairperson Robin Bird · Vtce-Chatrperson Lloyd Hasner · Second Vice-Chairperson Pat Stark · Elaine Morris · Kenneth Peltzie · Dwayne Randolph · Jess Sowards Site Plan Review and Appearance Board · Chairperson William C. Branning · Vice-Chairperson Francisco Perez-Azua · Second Vtce-Chairperson Roger DeCapito · Deborah Dowd · Gary Eliopoulos · Linda Friess · Mtchael Sneiderman Historic Preservation Board · Chairperson Tony Keller · Vtce-Chairperson Mary-Lou Jamison · Second Vice-Chairperson Gail-Lee McDermott · Shane Ames · Dave Bodker · Rhonda Sexton · Donnamarie Sloan