08-92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -
MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT IN CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES)
DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING LOTS 42, 43 AND 44, OF THE
PLAT ENTITLED PALM SQUARE, AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF BLOCK
125 AND 133, DELRAY BEACH (FORMERLY TOWN OF LINTON),
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING
DISTRICT MAP, DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1990"; PROVIDING
A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the following described property in the City
of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby rezoned and placed in the CF
(Community Facilities) District, as defined in Chapter Four of the Land
Development Regulations of Delray Beach, Florida, to-wit:
Commencing 188.6 feet south of Atlantic Avenue on east
side of Bay Street; thence east 100 feet to the Point
of Beginning; thence east 100 feet, thence south 75
feet; thence west 100 feet, thence north 75 feet to
the Point of Beginning, lying in Block 125 of the Town
of Linton, as per Plat thereof on file in the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm
Beach County, Florida, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page
3; also described as, Lots 42, 43 and 44, of the Plat
entitled Palm Square, an unrecorded Plat of Block 125
and 133, Delray Beach (formerly Town of Linton), Palm
Beach County, Florida.
The above described parcel contains .0171 acres of
land, more or less.
The subject property is located on the south side of
Atlantic Avenue, between Palm Way and S.E. 7th Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
Section 2. That the Planning Director of said City shall, upon
the effective date of this ordinance, change the Zoning District Map of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the provisions of
Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective imme-
diately upon passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and fina~
reading on this the llth day of March ~9~~
ATTEST:
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First Reading February 25. [992
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TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #/D~ - MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1992
ORDINANCE NO. 8-92
DATE: MARCH 4, 1992
This is second reading of an ordinance rezoning land from RM
(Multiple Family Residential/Medium Density) District to CF
(Community Facilities) District. The subject property consists
of three lots within the unrecorded plat of Palm Square and is
located on the west side of Palm Square, between Atlantic Avenue
and S.E. 1st Street.
The land is currently in the same ownership as the vacant
property immediately north and is being proposed for development
as a parking lot to be used in conjunction with the redevelopment
of the former Patio Delray site. In order for this to happen,
the land must have a zoning other than RM. For reasons outlined
in the accompanying staff report, CF zoning is viewed as a
reasonable vehicle to accomplish the objective.
The conditional use request is addressed as a separate item on
the agenda.
On February 24, 1992, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended
that the proposed rezoning be approved.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 8-92 on second and final
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 8-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND
PRESENTLY ZONED RM (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -
MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT IN CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES)
DISTRICT; SAID LAND BEING LOTS 42, 43 AND 44, OF THE
PLAT ENTITLED PALM SQUARE, AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF BLOCK
125 AND 133, DELRAY BEACH (FORMERLY TOWN OF LINTON),
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND AMENDING "ZONING
DISTRICT MAP, DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1990"; PROVIDING
A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the following described property in the City
of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby rezoned and placed in the CF
(Community Facilities) District, as defined in Chapter Four of the Land
Development Regulations of Delray Beach, Florida, to-wit:
Commencing 188.6 feet south of Atlantic Avenue on east
side of Bay Street; thence east 100 feet to the Point
of Beginning; thence east 100 feet, thence south 75
feet; thence west 100 feet, thence north 75 feet to
the Point of Beginning, lying in Block 125 of the Town
of Linton, as per Plat thereof on file in the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Palm
Beach County, Florida, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page
3; also described as, Lots 42, 43 and 44, of the Plat
entitled Palm Square, an unrecorded Plat of Block 125
and 133, Delray Beach (formerly Town of Linton), Palm
Beach County, Florida.
The above described parcel contains .0171 acres of
land, more or less.
The subject property is located on the south side of
Atlantic Avenue, between Palm Way and S.E. 7th Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
Section 2. That the Planning Director of said City shall, upon
the effective date of this ordinance, change the Zoning District Map of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to conform with the provisions of
Section 1 hereof.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective imme-
diately upon passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the ~ day of , 1992.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
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CITY COMMISSION DOCUMENTAT I ON
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
THRU: DAVID J./KOVAC~, DIRECTOR
FROM: /J~FF~Y A. COSTELLO, PLANNING TECHNICIAN II
SUBJECT: MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 1992
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 8-92 - Rw. ZONING PROPERTY
ON THE W~-ST SIDe. OF PALM SQUARE FROM RM (MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO CF (COMMUNITY FACILITIES).
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE COMMISSION:
The action requested of the City Commission is that of
approval on first reading of the rezoning ordinance
affecting lots 42 - 44, Block 125, Palm Square (unrecorded
plat). The proposed zoning is to accommodate a parking lot
associated with Patio Shoppes development proposal. The
conditional use request for the proposed parking lot will be
heard concurrently with second reading of this Ordinance.
The property is located on the west side of Palm Square,
between E. Atlantic Avenue and S.E. 1st Street.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is currently in the same ownership as the
property to the north. Immediately to the north, adjacent vacant
land is zoned CBD. A CBD zoning designation cannot be
accommodated on this site because the Future Land Use Map shows
it as Medium Density Residential; hence the current zoning of RM.
The property owner wishes to construct a parking lot on the
property. The parking lot is in conjunction with a proposal to
construct an 11,736 sq.ft, structure on the site of the former
Patio Delray Restaurant. To do so, this property must have a
zoning other than RM. The CF (Community Facilities) zone
district is a vehicle through which this desire can be
accommodated. While the CF zone district is "primarily intended
for facilities which serve public and semipublic purposes" it
does accommodate a "privately operated parking lot" as a
conditional use. Thus, the use of the zoning for the intended
purpose is appropriate and permitted.
City Commission Documentation
Meeting of February 25, 1992
First Reading of Ordinance No. 8-92 - Rezoning Property
On The West Side Of Palm Square From RM To CF
Page 2
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD CONSIDERATION:
The Planning and Zoning Board will formally review this item at
its meeting of February 24, 1992. The Board's recommendation and
comments will be presented at the February 25th City Commission
meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion, approval of Ordinance No. 8-92 on First Reading and
setting of a public hearing date of March llth.
Attachment:
* P & Z Board Staff Report and Documentation of February 24th
* Copy of Ordinance No. 8-92
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH --- STAFF REPORT---
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 24~ 1992
AGENDA ITEM: III.A.
ITEM: REZONING, RM TO CF AND ATTENDANT CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FOR A
PARKING LOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PATIO SHOPPES (CBD)
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GENERAL DATA:
Owner ......................... Patio Associates Limited
Agent ......................... Dtgby Bridges
Digby Bridges, Marsh & Associates
Location ...................... On the west of Palm Street, between
Atlantic Avenue and S.E. 1st
Street.
Property Size ................. 0.172 Acres
City Land Use Plan ............ Medium Density 5-12 du/acre
Existing Zoning ............... RM (Multi-Family Residential)
Proposed .Zoning ............... CF (Community Facilities)
Adjacent Zoning ............... North: CBD (Central Business
District)
East: RM and CF
South: RM
West: RM
Existing Land Use ............. Vacant
Proposed Land Use... .......... Construction of 15 space parking
lot for adjacent development to the
north.
Water Service ................. Existing 8" water main along the
north side of Atlantic Avenue, and
an existing 2" line along Palm
Street.
Sewer Service ................. Existing 20" sanitary sewer line
along Atlantic Avenue, existing 8"
line along Palm Street, and an
existing 8" line along the rear of
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ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD:
The action before the Board is that of making a recommendation on
the following items:
* Request to Rezone Lots 42-44, Block 125, Palm Square
(unrecorded plat) from RM (Medium Density Residential)
to CF (Community Facilities).
· Request for Conditional Use approval to establish a
privately operated parking lot in the proposed CF zone
district..-
The subject property is located on the west side of Palm Square,
between East Atlantic Avenue and S.E. 1st Street, within the
Marina Historic District.
BACKGROUND:
Lots 42 and 43 once contained a residential structure. In 1979,
the structure was damaged by .fire and was subsequently
demolished. Since then, these two lots have remained vacant.
Lot 44 contained a portion of the parking lot associated with the
Patio Delray Restaurant, which was located along Atlantic Avenue.
In 1986, a site plan and conditional use request was submitted to
the City. The site plan proposed to renovate and convert the
existing 11,4.34 sq.ft, restaurant into a 12,046 sq.ft~ three
story structure containing a mix of a restaurant, retail shops
and offices. The conditional use request was to allow associated
parking on lots 42 and 43, which were zoned RM-10.
At its meeting of April 14, 1986, the Planning-.~nd Zoning Board
recommended approval of the site plan and conditional use request
for Patio Delray Subject to conditions. 'During the meeting there
was lengthy discussion with regard to the traffic and parking
situation.
At the City Commission level, discussions continued with respect
to alternatives to provide the required parking. The item was
then referred to committee and there is no record of any
disposition. In 1989, the restaurant was demolished after being
damaged by fire.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The development proposal is to construct a parking lot on lots
42,43 and 44. The parking lot will be associated with a proposal
to construct an 11,736 sq.ft, structure on the site of the former
Patio Delray Restaurant. There are 40 parking spaces required.
The sketch plan shows 41 spaces provided; 15 of which are to be
located on these three lots (42,43 & 44). Along the west and
south property lines a 6' solid masonry wall will be provided
along with associated landscaping.
~ P & Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning (RM to CF) and Conditional Use Approval (Parking Lot)
Page 2
CONDITIONAL USE AND ZONING ANALYSIS:
REQUIRED FINDINGS: (Chapter 3)
Pursuant to Section 3.1.1 (Required Findings), prior to the
approval of development applications, certain findings must
be made in a form which is part of the official record.
This may be achieved through information on the application,
the staff report, or minutes. Findings shall be made by the
body which has the authority to approve or deny the
development application. These findings relate to the
following four areas.
Future Land Use Map: The use or structures must be allowed in
the zoning district and the zoning district must be consistent
with the land use designation.
The subject property (Lots 42,43 & 44) has a Medium Density
Residential land use plan designation and is currently zoned
RM (Medium Density Residential). Pursuant to Section 4.4.21
(A), the proposed zoning of CF (Community Facilities) is
deemed compatible with all land use designations shown on
the Future Land Use Map.
The CF zone district is a special purpose zone district
primarily intended for facilities which serve public and
semi-public purposes. Pursuant to Section 4.4.21(C)(8),
within the CF zone district, privately.operated parking lots
(the proposed use) are allowed as a Conditional Use.
An alternative approach would be to rezone the property to
CBD (Central Business District). This would require an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map from Medium Density
Residential to Commercial Core. However, if the land use
plan was changed and the property rezoned to CBD, the
development standards would allow construction of a
commercial building with a height of up to 60'.
Concurrency: Facilities which are provided by, or through, the
City shall be provided to new development concurrent with
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. These facilities shall
be provided pursuant to levels of service established within the
Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed CF zoning and parking lot conditional use will not
have an impact on the level of service standards. With the full
site plan submittal, which will include these three lots,
findings of concurrency will need to be made.
P & Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning (RM to CF) and Conditional Use Approval (Parking Lot)
Page 3
Consistency: Compliance with the performance standards set forth
in Section 3.3.2 along with the required findings in Sections
2.4.5(D)(5) (Rezoning Findings) and Section 2.4.5(E)(5)
(Conditional Use Findings) shall be the basis upon which a
finding of overall consistency is to be made. Other objectives
and policies found in the adopted Comprehensive Plan may be used
in making of a finding of overall consistency.
A review of the objectives and policies of the adopted
Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the following was found:
Land Use Element Objective A-1 - Vacant property shall be
developed in a manner so that the future use and intensity is
appropriate and complies in terms of soil, topographic, and other
applicable physical considerations, is complimentary to adjacent
land uses, and fulfills remaining land use needs. (bl, b3)
A. Physical Considerations - There are no special physical
or environmental characteristics of the land that would
be negatively impacted by the proposed parking lot use.
B. Complimentary with Adjacent Land Uses - The proposal
will be complimentary to 'the proposed commercial
development to the north and will provide a buffer
between the commercial use and residential uses.
C. Fulfills Remaininq Land Use Needs - The lack of parking
within the CBD has been identified as a problem, which
can impede revitalization ~within the CBD.
Accommodating parking needs through innovative actions
is encouraged to promote revitalization of the
CBD.(Land Use Policy C-4.1)
Section 3.3.2 (Standards for Rezoning Actions): The applicable
performance standards of Section 3.3.2 and other policies which
apply are as follows:
A) That a rezoning to other than CF within stable residential '
areas shall be denied. (Housing element A2.4)
PurSuant to the Housing Element, the residential areas to
the south, east and west are designated as "Stable". The
zoning change to CF is consistent with this standard.
D) That the rezoning shall result in allowing land uses which
are deemed compatible with adjacent and nearby land uses
both existing and proposed; or that if an incompatibility
may occur, that sufficient regulations exist to properly
mitigate adverse impacts from the new use.
P & Z Board Staff Repor~
Rezoning (RM to CF) and Conditional Use Approval (Parking Lot)
Page 4
The subject property is currently zoned RM (Medium Density
Residential). North of the property is zoned CBD;. east is
zoned CF and RM; south and west are zoned RM. The
surrounding land uses include: an existing multiple family
structure to the west; an existing single family residence
to the south; an existing single family residence and the
south portion of a parking lot to the east; and a vacant lot
to the north. The proposed rezoning and parking lot use are
associated with a development proposal to construct a
commercial building on the vacant lot to the north.
The subject property contains 7,500 sq.ft. Per the RM
district regulations, the only permitted use that can be
constructed on a lot of this size is a single family
residence. Thus, the developability of the property is
limited.
Pursuant to Section 4.6.4(E), where a CF zone district is
adjacent to a residential district, whether separated by a
street or alley, a special district boundary treatment is
required. A landscaped setback of 15'; or a landscaped
setback of 10' and either a six foot solid masonry wall or
continuous hedge at least 4 1/2' in height is required. The
attendant sketch plan indicates:
* a 10' landscape setback with a 6' solid masonry
wall will provided along the south property line;
* an 8' landscape setback with a 6' solid masonry
wall will be provided along the west property line
adjacent to the residential property, and;
* a 5' landscape strip along the east property line
(frontage along Palm Square).
With respect to the west property line, the reduction of the
landscape area by 2' may not be a concern as a wall will be
provided on the property line. Immediately adjacent to the
wall is the parking for the residences to the west.
Boundary treatment along the east prOperty line is
especially important. There is an existing single family
dwelling directly across from the parking lot on the east
side of Palm Square. There may be a negative impact on the
residence during the.evening hours, as headlights will be
shining towards the house. Sufficient regulations do exist
to mitigate this impact. Increased buffering (landscaping
or a low wall) can be provided in this area. As indicated
above, the CF zone district requires a 4 1/2' hedge or wall.
P & Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning (RM to CF) and Conditional Use Approval (Parking Lot)
Page 5
Section 2.4.§(D)(5) (Rezoninq Findinqs):
Pursuant to Section 2.4.5 (D)(1) (Findings), in addition to
provisions of Section 3.1.1, the City Commission must make a
finding that the rezoning fulfills one of the reasons for which
the rezoning change is being sought. These reasons include the
following:
* That the zoning had previously been changed, or was
originally established, in error;
* That there has been a change in circumstances which
make the current zoning inappropriate;
* That the requested zoning is of similar intensity as
allowed under the Future Land Use Map and that it is
more appropriate for the property based upon
circumstances particular to the site and/or
neighborhood.
The applicant has submitted a justification statement which
states the following:
"These three lots, 42, 43 and 44, have alwayS been used as a
parking lot for the previous business which was the Patio
Restaurant, destroyed by fire some years ago. Under the old
Land Development Regulations, the zoning was RM and under
those regulations, property zoned RM could be used as an
attendant parking area, which did require Conditional Use
approval. Since the original application submitted in 1986,
this clause in the LDR to allow attendant parking in the RM
district has been removed now requiring the owner of this
property to request a zoning change to C~, which allows
for attendant parking. A similar condition existed in
regards to the property now occupied for parking for
Brandy's Waterside Cafe. The Planning and Zoning Board
during the original application recommended that Conditional
Use be granted for parking on these three lots. Therefore,
taking into account all these items, a rezoning of these
lots to CF is consistent with good zoning and not contrary
to the Master Plan."
Comment: The basis provided appears to fulfill the third reason
for which a property could be rezoned, in that the parking lot is
similar in intensity. Rezoning the three lots to CF will
function the same as a parking lot which was allowed within the
RM zone district. However, the CF zone district has special
landscaping requirements adjacent to residential zone districts.
In addition, the CF district functions as a buffer between the RM
and CBD zone district in that no commercial structures can be
erected on the CF properties.
P & Z Board Staff Repor~
Rezoning (RM to CF) and Conditional Use Approval (Parking Lot)
Page 6
Section 2.4.5(E)(5) (Conditional Use Findings):
Pursuant to Section 2.4.5(E)(5) (Findings), in addition to
provisions of Chapter 3, the City Commission must make findings
that establishing the conditional use will not:
A. Have significantly detrimental effect upon the
stability of the neighborhood within which it will be
located;
B. Nor that it will hinder development or redevelopment of
nearby properties.
The Housing Element (Goal Area A) of the Comprehensive Plan calls
for preservation and maintenance of stable neighborhoods. As
.previously identified in this report, the adjacent residential
areas are designated as "Stable". A portion of the property was
previously used for parking. The proposed use should not have a
detrimental effect on the stability of the neighborhood, and will
instead help to stimulate redevelopment of nearby properties.
REVIEW BY OTHERS:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD:
At its meeting of February 19, 1992, the Historic Preservation
Board reviewed the rezoning and conditional use requests, and
forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Planning and Zoning
Board.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
At its meeting of February 6, 1992, the Community Redevelopment
Agency reviewed and recommended approval of the rezoning and
conditional use requests.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
The item will be presented to the DDA at its February 24th
meeting. A recommendation and comments will be presented at the
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTICE:
Formal public notice has been provided to property owners within
a 500 ft. radius of the subject property. A letter from the
Palm Square - Marine Way Homeowners Association, expressed
concerns over additional traffic. The concerns of the
Association relate to traffic patterns, which are aspects of the
site plan. A copy of the letter is attached. Letters of
objection, if any, will be presented at the Planning and Zoning
Board meeting.
' P & Z Board Staff Report
Rezoning (RM to CF) and Conditional Use Approval (Parking Lot)
Page 7
ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSION:
Pursuant to Chapter 3, CF is the only rezoning which can occur in
a stabilized residential area. Zoning to CF, will insure that a
~ommercial building is not constructed in proximity to the
existing residential units to the south, east and west. The
zoning provides a transition between the commercial and
residential properties.
The proposed parking lot will help fulfill the need for parking
within this CBD area. In addition, the zoning change will
further the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, which encourage
the rehabilitation and revitalization of the CBD.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
A. Continue with direction.
B. Recommend denial of the rezoning request based upon a
failure to make a positive finding with respect to Chapter 3
(Performance Standards), and that pursuant to Section
2.4.5(D)(5) the rezoning fails to fulfill at least one of
the reasons listed under Subsection 2.
c. Recommend approval of the rezoning and conditional use
requests based upon positive findings with respect to
Chapter 3 (Performance standards) of the Land Development
Regulations, policies of the Comprehensive Plan, Section
2.4.5(D)(5) and Section 2.4.5(E)(5).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
By separate motions:
A. Recommend approval of the request for Rezoning from RM
to CF based upon positive findings with respect to
Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) of the Land
Development Regulations, policies of the Comprehensive
plan and Section 2.4.5(D)(5).
B. Recommend approval of the Conditional Use request based
upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3
(Performance Standards) of the Land Development
Regulations, policies of the Comprehensive plan and
Section 2.4.5(E)(5).
Attachments:
* Letter from Palm Square/Marine Way Homeowners Association
* Zoning Map
* Site Plan
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pALM SQUARE - MARINE WAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
February ~7, 1992
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TOTHEMEMBERS OF THE DEL~Y B~CH PiJkNNING ~DZONINGBOARO:
The members of the Palm Square-Marine Way Homeowners Association have reviewed the
plans for the develop~nt of the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Palm Square.
In order to accomodate this added burden of traffic and parking in a historical
residential area, we hope eve~ effort will ~de to gain access to Seventh Avenue
and.to close Palm Square between the residential and the coanercial zoned areas.
The development of Brandy's and elimination of the 'No Left Turns' at Atlantic Avenue
and Palm Square are causing a tre~ndous inc~ase in the traffic through the Marina
Historic District. In addition, Brandy's is now creating a large sidewalk cafe on
Marine Way and in the future will, no doubt, open second and third floor.
As you know, Mr. Handels~n has submitted plans for a two-stow, 11,376 square foot
building on the corner of Palm Square and Atlantic Avenue. The building will house
stores, offices, andf restaurants including a sidewalk cafe. The s~ll number of
parking spaces indicated will never be adequate for that n~ber of businesses. An
added problem will be trucks unloading on Atlantic Avenue. The overflow will park on
the streets throughout the neighborhood.
We want co~ercial develop~nt but the neighborhoods deserve consideration. Come
and look at the area. Almost eve~ parking space is filled at Brandy's, the Park,
and Atlantic Plaza at noon and in the evening when the Paddleboat goes out and the
stores and restaurants are operating. -~
With access to Seventh Avenue, traffic could be routed to the ci~ parking lot next to
Victorio's and behind Best Western; all though con~nerctally zoned areas, not resi-
dential. Traffic could be kept out of the neighborhoods and would have access to both
lanes of U.S. #1 via the traffic light at Seventh Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
Please give this problem serious consideration when you review this project.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~/~~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #/~ /~- MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 1992
ORDINANCE NO. 8-92
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 1992
This is first reading of an ordinance rezoning land from RM
(Multiple Family Residential/Medium Density) District to CF
(Community Facilities) District. The subject property consists
of three lots within the unrecorded plat of Palm Square and is
located on the west side of Palm Street, between Atlantic Avenue
and S.E. 1st Street.
The land is currently in the same ownership as the vacant
property immediately north and is being proposed for development
as a parking lot to be used in conjunction with the redevelopment
of the former Patio Delray site. In order for this to happen,
the land must have a zoning other than RM. For reasons outlined
in the accompanying staff report, CF zoning is viewed as a
reasonable vehicle to accomplish the objective.
The Planning and Zoning Board will review this item at its
meeting on February 24, 1992. Their findings and recommendation
will be presented to the Commission at the February 25th regular
meeting.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 8-92 on first reading,
subject to the findings and recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Board.
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