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Res 19-92 RESOLUTION NO. 19-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO FIND THE COUNTYWIDE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (CFLUE) TO BE "NOT IN COMPLIANCE". WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (County Commission) has adopted a Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) as an optional element to the County Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, said adoption occurred on December 16, 1991, and said CFLUE is now in review by the State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a "determination of compliance"; and, WHEREAS, subsequent to the date of preparation of the CFLUE and its transmittal to DCA, there have been significant changes to the background data, the basis for authority, and the manner of implementation of the CFLUE; with such changes including, but not limited to: 1. Part I.A.~ Authority and Establishment of the Planninq Council: The Planning Council has been "sunset" pursuant to provisions of Article VII of the County Charter. Information which is found throughout CFLUE is now inconsistent with 9J-5.005(6). 2. Part I.C.~ Relationship of CFLUE to Local Government Comprehensive Plans: Part I.C. of CFLUE confirms that there is internal inconsistency between it and the County Comprehensive Plan and between CFLUE and local government plans but that said inconsistency shall be achieved pursuant to Policy 2.1.1 of said CFLUE. However, the County Commission has embarked on a course of action, by adopting an Ordinance which creates a certification process that is inconsistent with the amended portion of paragraph two of Part I.C. The existence of such inconsistencies is a violation of 9J-5.018(1). 3. Goal Area 1~ Administrative Policies: Goal Area 1 of CFLUE appropriately set forth requirements and procedures which rely upon local government plans using "pass-through" provisions. However, the County Commission has adopted an Ordinance which requires that local plans must comply with the CFLUE; hence, it is inconsistent with CFLUE and is not consistent with the intergovernmental coordination provisions of 9-J5. 4. Goal Area 1~ Objective 2: Mediation: This objective and its procedural rule (pages 156-160) creates a conflict with the mediation role of the Regional Planning Council as set forth in the CRDC Policy. This conflict puts local governments in a dilemma as to appropriate jurisdiction for conflict resolution. Further, the County Commission has adopted an Ordinance which provides for binding "arbitration" instead of "mediation". Such a requirement is in conflict with goals, objectives and policies of the Regional Plan which applies to Palm Beach County and the municipalities therein. The above constitutes a violation of 9J-5.018(2). 5. Goal Area 2t Performance Standards Policyt Objective 1~ and policies subsequent thereto, Consistency Review and Certification: These policies are in conflict with 9J-5.018(3) in that consistency is not being achieved concurrent with adoption of this optional element. This item is of paramount importance to the City of Delray Beach since it sets the pattern for processing future amendments to CFLUE (i.e. the County Commission may make amendments to CFLUE.which make each municipal plan "inconsistent" and then force compliance by local governments). Such resulting local amendments may create additional inconsistencies within each individual jurisdiction. It is clear from Chapter 163 and 9J-5.018(3) that proper planning necessitates the assessment of amendments upon the totality of a comprehensive plan prior to adoption of the amendment. Resolution of this situation and the method for processing CFLUE policy amendments needs to be a part of the CFLUE if, indeed, a "contingency" approach is to be accepted in meeting the requirements of 9J-5.018(3). 6. CFLUE is consistent with the County Intergovernmental Coordination Element: While the staff of the former Countywide Planning Council has been diligent in notice and distribution requirements of Chapter 163, there has been no compliance with provisions of the adopted Intergovernmental~Coordination Element of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan. Since CFLUE is an optional element to the County Comprehensive Plan, it is necessary to comply with provisions of that Element in the preparation and adoption of the CFLUE. 7. Insufficient Policy Guidance: The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council in its review of September 20, 1991, stated "the CFLUE does not provide sufficient policy guidance nor the mechanisms to allow the PBCPC to carry out its chartered mission of a cooperative effort to resolve and prevent incompatibilities and conflicts and to coordinate land use planning". In its January 17, 1992, review of the adopted CFLUE, it notes that the County Commission provided "No apparent response" to the above concern. WHEREAS, the amended CFLUE was not responsive to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council review comments which were made prior to preparation of the DCA Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report and to the collective comments of Palm Beach County municipalities as represented by the Palm Beach County Municipal League; and, WHEREAS, the CFLUE, in its present form, will' severely restrict the ability of the City of Delray Beach to efficiently and effectively implement its own adopted Comprehensive Plan which has been determined as "in compliance" by the DCA, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: · - 2 - Res. No. 19-92 Section 1. That the City Co~ission of the City. of Delray Beach, Florida, requests that the State Department of Co,unity Affairs find the Palm Beach County, optional element, Countywide Future Land Use Element to be not in compliance. Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to transmit this Resolution to the Department of Co,unity Affairs, the Board of County Co~issioners, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and to the Palm Beach County Municipal League. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 21st day of January, 1992. ATTEST: City Cle~ ' - 3 - Res. No. 19-92 CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA-- CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 21, 1992 - 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 P.M. COMMISSION CHAMBERS THE CONSENT AGENDA IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE: H. ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT DEED/EASEMENT AGREEMENT: Accept an easement deed and easement agreement from Trainer Roofing for a 25 foot utility easement necessary to install water and sewer mains in the former enclave area on Germantown Road. THE REGULAR AGENDA IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE: N. RESOLUTION NO. 19-92: A resolution which requests that the Department of Community Affairs finds the Countywide Future Land Use Element to be "not in compliance". CITY COMMISSION DOCUMENTATION TO: /~--D~ID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER FROM: -'-DA~;ID J. KOVACS, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING SUBJECT: MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1992 ADD-ON ITEM OPPOSITION TO C.F.L.U.E. ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMISSION: The action requested of the City Commission is that of adopting a Resolution which requests that the Department of Community Affairs finds the CFLUE to be found not in compl£ance. BACKGROUND: With the occurrence of recent events, it seems appropriate that the City of Delray Beach make a formal statement as to the impact of the Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) upon our local planning program. One way in which this can be done is to formally recommend that the Department of Community Affairs find the CFLUE to be "not in compliance". If such a finding is made, additional actions including more State review and possible modifications will be required. Through such a process, the City of Delray Beach can attempt to have the CFLUE be more responsive to our local concerns and needs. It is anticipated that other municipalities throughout the County will make similar requests of D.C.A. The attached resolution has been drafted by the Planning Director and has been reviewed and modified by the City Attorney. Time is of the essence: Since the CFLUE is now before DCA for a compliance determination and said determination may be made prior to the next regular meeting of the Commission, it is requested that this item be added to tonight's agenda. To: City Commission Documentation Meeting of January 21, 1992 Add-On Item Opposition to C.F.L.U.E. Page 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: By motion, adoption of the Resolution, as presented. Attachment: * Resolution C: Jeff Kurtz, City Attorney Alison MacGregor-Harty, City Clerk T:CCRES.DOC .. RESOLUTION NO. 19-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO FIND THE COUNTYWIDE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (CFLUE) TO BE "NOT IN COMPLIANCE". WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (County Coramission) has adopted a Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) as an optional element to the County Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, said adoption occurred on December 16, 1991, and said CFLUE is now in review by the State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a "determination of compliance"; and, WHEREAS, subsequent to the date of preparation of the CFLUE and its transmittal to DCA, there have been significant changes to the background data, the basis for authority, and the manner of implementation of the CFLUE; with such changes including, but not limited to: 1. Part I.A.~ Authority and Establishment of the Planning Council= The Planning Council has been "sunset" pursuant to provisions of Article VII of the County Charter. InfozTnation which is found throughout CFLUE is now inconsistent with 9J-5.005(6). 2. Part I.C.~ Relationship of CFLUE to Local Government Comprehensive Plans= Part I.C. of CFLUE confirms that there is internal inconsistency between it and the County Comprehensive Plan and between CFLUE and local government plans but that said inconsistency shall be achieved pursuant to Policy 2.1.1 of said CFLUE. However, the County Commission has embarked on a course of action, by adopting an Ordinance which creates a certification process that is inconsistent with the amended portion of paragraph two of Part I.C. The existence of such inconsistencies is a violation of 9J-5.018(1). 3. Goal Area 1~ Administrative Policies: Goal Area 1 of CFLUE appropriately set forth requirements and procedures which rely upon local government plans using "pass-through" provisions. However, the County Commission has adopted an Ordinance which requires that local plans must comply with the CFLUE; hence, it is inconsistent with CFLUE and is not consistent with the intergovernmental coordination provisions of 9-J5. 4. Goal Area 1, Objective 2: Mediation: This objective and its procedural rule (pages 156-160) creates a conflict with the mediation role of the Regional Planning Council as set forth in'the CRDC Policy. This conflict puts local governments in a dilemma as to appropriate jurisdiction for conflict resolution. Further, the County Commission has adopted an Ordinance which provides for binding "arbitration" instead of "mediation". Such a requirement is in conflict with goals, objectives and policies of the Regional Plan which applies to Palm Beach County and the municipalities therein. The above constitutes a violation of 9J-5.018(2). 5. Goal Area 2~ Performance Standards Policyf Objective If and policies subsequent thereto, Consistency Review and Certification: These policies are in conflict with 9J-5.018(3) in that consistency is not being achieved concurrent with adoption of this optional element. This item is of paramount importance to the City of Delray Beach since it sets the pattern for processing future amendments to CFLUE (i.e. the County Commission may make amendments to CFLUE which make each municipal plan "inconsistent" and then force compliance by local governments). Such resulting local amendments may create additional inconsistencies within each individual jurisdiction. It is clear from Chapter 163 and 9J-5.018(3) that proper planning necessitates the assessment of amendments upon the totality of a comprehensive plan prior to adoption of the amendment. Resolution of this situation and the method for processing CFLUE policy amendments needs to be a part of the CFLUE if, indeed, a "contingency" approach is to be accepted in meeting the requirements of 9J-5.018(3). 6. CFLUE is consistent with the County Intergovernmental Coordination Element: While the staff of the former Countywide Planning Council has been diligent in notice and distribution requirements of Chapter 163, there has been no compliance with provisions of the adopted Intergovernmental%Coordination Element of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan. Since CFLUE is an optional element to the County Comprehensive Plan, it is necessary to comply with provisions of that Element in the preparation and adoption of the CFLUE. 7. Insufficient Policy Guidance: The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council in its review of September 20, 1991, stated "the CFLUE does not provide sufficient policy guidance nor the mechanisms to allow the PBCPC to carry out its chartered mission of a cooperative effort to resolve and prevent incompatibilities and conflicts and to coordinate land use planning". In its January 17, 1992, review of the adopted CFLUE, it notes that the County Commission provided "No apparent response" to the above concern. WHEREAS, the amended CFLUE was not responsive to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council review comments which were made prior to preparation of the DCA Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report and to the collective comments of Palm Beach County municipalities as represented by the Palm Beach County Municipal League; and, WHEREAS, the CFLUE, in its present form', will' severely restrict the ability of the City of Delray Beach to efficiently and effectively implement its own adopted Comprehensive Plan which has been determined as "in compliance" by the DCA, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: - 2 - Res. No. 19-92 Section i. That the City Co~ission of' the City of Delray Beach, Florida, requests that the State Department of Co,unity Affairs find the Palm Beach County, optional element, Countywide Future Land Use Element to be not in compliance. Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to transmit this Resolution to the Department of Co--unity Affairs, the Board of County Co~issioners, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and to the Palm Beach County Municipal League. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 21st day of January, 1992. ATTEST: C~ty Cle~ t · - 3 - Res. No. 19-92 CITY DF [IELRrlY BEACH January 23, 1992 Mr. Dan Carey, Executive Director Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 3228 S.W. Martins Downs Blvd. Palm City,'FL 34990 Re: Resolution No. 19-92 Dear Mr. Carey: In regular session on January 21, 1992, the Delray Beach City Commission adopted, by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 19-92, requesting the Department of Community Affairs to find the Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) to be "Not in Compli- aRC e". A certified copy of Resolution No. 19-92 is enclosed for your consideration. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Alison MacGregor Harty City Clerk AMH/rs enclosure [:lTV DF DI I. RII¥ January 23, 1992 Mr. Jack Horniman, Executive Director Palm Beach County Municipal League P.O. Box 1989 West Palm Beach, FL 33402 Re: Resolution No. 19-92 Dear Mr. Horniman: In regular session on January 21, 1992, the Delray Beach City Commission adopted, by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 19-92, requesting the Department of Community Affairs to find the Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) to be "Not in Compli- ance''. A certified copy of Resolution No. 19-92 is enclosed for your consideration. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, City Clerk AMH/rs enclosure CITY I]F DELRrlV BEI:ICH January 23, 1992 Mr. William Sadowski, Secretary Department of Community Affairs 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2140 Re: Resolution No. 19-92 Dear Mr. Sadowski: In regular session on January 21, 1992, the Delray Beach City Commission adopted, by unanimous vote, Resolution No. 19-92, requesting the Department of Community Affairs to find the Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) to be "Not in Compli- ance''. A certified copy of Resolution No. 19-92 is enclosed for your consideration. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Alison MacGregor Harty City Clerk AMH/rs enclosure Board of County Commissioners County Administrator Karen T. Marcus, Chair Jan VVinters Carole Phillips, Vice Chair Carol A. Roberts Carol ]. Elmquist Mary McCarty ~ Ken Foster /~~~/X January 28, 1992 Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk City of Delray Beach 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Dear Ms. Harty: Thank you for sending me a copy of your Resolution No. 19-92 requesting the Department of Community Affairs to find the Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) to be "Not in Compliance". I have forwarded your Resolution to County Administration with a request that it be placed on the next available Board agenda to be received and filed into the official records. I have also forwarded a copy to Carmen Annunziato for his review and comments. If I may be of further assistance in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me. / Sin y, Bolr~f County Commissioners KTM/pw cc(w/enc): County Administration "An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer" BOX 1989 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 11402-1989 ~c~ Printed on rec¥cled paper Board of County Commissioners County Administrator Karen T. Marcus, Chair Robert Weisman Carole Phillips, Vice Chair Carol A. Roberts Carol J. Elmquist Mary McCarty Ken Foster ~ Maude Ford Lee February 13, 1992 Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk City of Delray Beach 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Dear Ms. MacGregor Harty: This letter acknowledges receipt of your Resolution No. 19-92 requesting the Department of Community Affairs to find the Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) to be "Not in Compliance". The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners officially received and filed your correspondence at the February llth Board meeting. A copy of your resolution was forwarded to Kris Kern, Director of Planning, Zoning & Building. Sincerely, Dianne Cahill Agenda Coordinator cc: Kris Kern, Director PZ&B "An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer" ~printedon recycledpa~oer Box 1989 West Palm Beach, Florida 33402-1989 (407) 355-2030 Suncom (407) 273-2030 Board of County Commissioners County Administrator Karen T. Marcus, Chair Robert Weisman Carole Phillips, Vice Chair Carol A. Roberts Carol J. Elmquist Mary McCarty Ken Foster ~ Maude Ford Lee January 27, 1992 Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty City Clerk City of Delray Beach 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Dear Ms. Harty: This is to acknowledge and thank you for Resolution No. 19-92, relative to the Count~ide Future Land Use Element. I have fo~arded this Resolution to Co~issioner Karen Marcus, Chair of the Board of County Co~issioners, who will see that it is officially received and filed. Sincerely'~~is~ CarolJ. m District III Board of County Commissioners CJE/blm "An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer" Box 1989 West Palm Beach, Florida 33402-1989 (407) 355-2030 Suncom (407) 273-2030