17-92 ORDINANCE NO. 17-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, SECTION 8.1.1(D), "DELEGATION OF
POWER", TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS AND MAKE EXPENDITURES TO CARRY OUT THE
PURPOSES OF THE "COMMI/NITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1969" IS DELEGATED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, PROVIDING FURTHER THAT THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH ALSO RETAINS SUCH POWERS; AND MODIFYING THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, IN ITS ENTIRETY; FINDING THAT THE
MODIFICATION CONFORMS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED; FINDING THAT THE
MODIFICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND MAKING FURTHER
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF
FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.360(6)(7); PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, by Ordinance No. 46-85, adopted June 18, 1985, (now codified in
the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Delray Beach, as Article 8.1) did create a community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") as provided in Florida Statutes Section 163.356; and,
WHEREAS, on Decer~ber 23, 1986, the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County passed and adopted Resolution No.
R-86-2003 delegating the exercise of the powers conferred upon the
County by Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes, within the boundaries
of the City of Delray Beach to the governing body of the City of Delray
Beach completel~ and without limitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Section 8.1.1(D), "Delegation of
Power" confers certain powers to the CRA; and,
WHEREAS, the CRA's powers were limited in Section 8.1.1(D) of
the Land Development Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend Section 8.1.1(D)
of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Delray Beach to provide that the CRA has the power to
appropriate such funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to
-carry out the purposes of the "Community Redevelopment Act of 1969" by
excluding the first phrase of Florida Statutes 163.370(1)(1) from the
reservation of the powers contained in the delegation of powers to the
CRA; and,
WHEREAS, the City, however, retains the right to exercise any
of the powers delegated to the CRA, and such powers shall not be deemed
to be vested exclusively in the agency; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, has heretofore approved a Community Redevelopment Plan on
September 9, 1986 by Resolution No. 49-86, subsequently amended and
ratified on November 24, 1987 by Resolution No. 47-87, on February 14,
1989 by Resolution No. 6-89, on September 25, 1990 by Resolution No.
86-90, on April 9, 1991 by Resolution No. 28-91, and on November 26,
1992 by Resolution No. 93-91; and,
WHEREAS, CRA, has heretofore adopted a Community Redevelopment
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the CRA is desirous of modifying said Plan in its
entirety to redefine its goals, policies, and objectives, as well as the
complete redefinition of its programs and projects contemplated thereby;
and,
WHEREAS, the CRA of the City of Delray Beach has recommended
to the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach pursuant to this
ordinance that the Community Redevelopment Plan be modified, amended,
and ratified in its entirety in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the modification
conforms to the Community Redevelopment Ac% of 1969, as amended; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the modification is
consistent with the City of Delray Beach's Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission further finds that any conflicts
between the Community Redevelopment Plan and the City of Delray Beach
Comprehensive Plan shall be resolved in favor of the City of Delray
Beach Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the modifications
meets the applicable requirements of Sections 163.360(6)(7), Florida
Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission shall hold a public hearing on
said modification to the Plan, after public notice is given in confor-
mance with the requirements of Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the preamble stated above is hereby incor-
porated by reference herein, as findings of fact upon which this
Ordinance is based.
Section 2. That Chapter 8, "Speciak Implementation Programs",
Article 8.1, "the Community Redevelopment Agency", Section 8.1.1,
"Community Redevelopment Agency" of the Land Development Regulations of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby
amended by amending subsection 8.1.1(D), "Delegation of Power", to read
as follows:
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(D) Delegation of Power:
The Commission delegates to the Community Redevelopment
Agency each of the powers set forth in F.S. Section
163.370 et seq, including the power to appropriate such
funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to
carry out the purposes as of the "Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969" (excluding, however, those remaininq powers
enumerated in F.S. subsection 163.370(1)(1) and the
powers in F.S. subsection 163.370(m)). However, the City
retains the right to exercise any powers delegated herein
to the Community Redevelopment Agency, and such powers
shall not be deemed to be vested exclusively in the
agency.
Section 3. The Community Redevelopment Plan is modified in
its entirety in the form and as attached hereto as Exhibit "A' and made
a part hereof.
Section 4. That if any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence or word or other provision of this ordinance, or any portion
thereof, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such decision shall not effect the validity of any other section,
subsection, paragraph, sentence, or word or prcvision or its application
to other persons or circumstances and shall not effect the validity of
the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof ouher than the part
declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance si%all become effective on
second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the 26th day of May ,-'Ti'%, 19~.
A~EST: -
City Cler~
First Reading. May 12, 1992
Second Reading. May 26, 1992
cra-5.ord
3 ORD. NO. 17-92
Community
Redevelopment
Agency
Delray Beach
Certification
I, Christopher J. Brown, Executive Director of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency, do hereby certify that the attached is a tree and correct~ 3py of the Delray Beach
Community Redevelopment Plan as adopted on the second anfil/fin t~ reading by the City of
Delray Beach City Commission on the 26th Day of May, 199~'. /
Christopher J. Brown
Executive Director
Community Redevelopment Agency
207 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33'!.'!.'!. (407) 276-8640 / Fax (407) 276-8558
Delray Beach
Community
Redevelopment
Plan
1992
The City of Delra~ch
Community Redevelopment Agency
?ARLE OF COI~TEI~S
CON#UNI~ REDEVELOI~EN~ PLAN
PAGE
I I~PRODUCT I ON ............................................. 1
PART ONE: BACKGROUND
I. Authority to Undertake Community Redevelopment ...... 1.1
II. Creation of the Community Redevelopment Agency ...... 1.1
III. Powers of The Community Redevelopment Agency ........ 1.2
IV. The Community Redevelopment Area .................... 1.3
V. The Community Redevelopment Plan .................... 1.4
PART TWO: EXISTING CONDITIONS
I. General Description of the Redevelopment Area ....... 2.1
A. Existing land Use ................................ 2.1
B. Existing Housing and Population .................. 2.3
C. Existing Traffic Circulation ..................... 2.3
D. Downtown Parking ................................. 2.4
II. General Housing Conditions .......................... 2.4
III. Geographic Sub-Areas ................................ 2.5
A. Sub-Area #1: "The Downtown" ...................... 2.7
B. Sub-Area #2: "Governmental & Cultural Center" .... 2.10
C. Sub-Area #3: "West Atlantic Avenue Corridor" ..... 2.11
D. Sub-Area #4: "Residential Core" .................. 2.12
E. Sub-Area #5: "North Federal Highway" ............. 2.13
F. Sub-Area #6: "N.E. Neighborhood" ................. 2.14
G. Sub-Area #7: "Osceola Park" ...................... 2.15
H. Sub-Area #8: "I-95/10th Street Area" ............. 2.15
IV. Current Projects and Programs within CRA ............ 2.16
PAR?THREE: ANALYSIS
I. Problems, Needs and Opportunities Within Sub-Areas .. 3.1
A. Sub-Area #1: "The Downtown" ...................... 3.1
B. Sub-Area #2: "Governmental & Cultural Center" .... 3.2
C. Sub-Area #3: "West Atlantic Avenue Corridor" ..... 3.3
D. Sub-Area #4: "Residential Core" .................. 3.4
E. Sub-Area #5: "North Federal Highway" ............. 3.5
F. Sub-Area #6: "N.E. Neighborhood" ................. 3.6
G. Sub-Area #7: "Osceola Park" ...................... 3.6
H. Sub-Area #8: "I-95/10th Street Area" ............. 3.7
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TABLE OF COIFI~_.NTS
COI~]~IT~ I~-~"~'gI, OPMEI~ PlAN
PAGE
II. Functional Needs Within The CRA ..................... 3.8 A. Removal of Slum and Blight ....................... 3.8
B. ,Land Use ......................................... 3.8
C. Economic Development ............................. 3.9
D. Affordable Housing ............................... 3.9
E. Infrastructure ................................... 3.10
F. Recreational Facilities .......................... 3.10
III. Market Conditions and Future Development Potential .. 3.10
A. Retail Market .................................... 3.11
B. Office Potential ................................. 3.13
C. Hotel Development Potential ...................... 3.14
D. Industrial Development Potential ................. 3.14
E. Residential Development Potential ................ 3.15
IV. Neighborhood Impacts of Redevelopment Efforts ....... 3.16
A. Relocation of Displaced Residents & Businesses ... 3.17
B. Traffic Circulation .............................. 3.17
C. Environmental Quality ............................ 3.18
D. Availability of Community Facilities & Services... 3.19
E. Effect on School Population ...................... 3.19
V. Relationship to the City's Comprehensive Plan ....... 3.20
PART F(N3R: THE COMMUNIT~ REDE~ELOPMENTPROGRAM
I. Redevelopment Strategies of Geographic Sub-Areas .... 4.1
II. Project Decision Process ............................ 4.2
III. CRA Projects and Programs ........................... 4.3
A. Group "1": Planning .............................. 4.3
- #1.1 "Downtown Core GAE" .................... 4.3
- #1.2 "W. Atlantic Ave. Redevelopment Plan" .. 4.5
- #1.3 "CBD Development Plan" ................. 4.6
- #1.4 "Master Parking Program" ............... 4.7
B. Group "2": Redevelopment ......................... 4.8
- #2.1 "Peach Umbrella Plaza" ................. 4.8
- #2.2 "Infill Affordable Housing Program" .... 4.10
- #2.3 "Downtown Anchor & Parking" ............ · 4.11
- #2.4 "Downtown Cinema & Mixed Use Redev ..... 4.13
- #2.5 "Block #76 & #84 Redevelopment" ........ 4.14
- #2.6 "South County Courthouse Expansion" .... 4.15
- #2.7 "Pineapple Grove Plan Implementation" .. 4.17
- #2.8 "Bankers Row Project Implementation" ... 4.18
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T~T~ OF CONTENTS
CO~NIT~ REDEVE. T~PMENTPLAN
PAGE
B. Group "2": Redevelopment (continued)
- #2.9 "Pineapple Grove Way Revital" .......... 4.20
- #2.10 "Municipal Tennis Center Rehab" ........ 4.22
- #2.11 "N. Federal Hwy. Land Use Transition" .. 4.23
- #2.12 "Old School Square Cultural Center" .... 4.24
- #2.13 "Mount Olive Redevelopment" ............ 4.25
- #2.14 "Downtown Core Improvement Program" .... 4.27
C. Group "3": Community Improvement ................. 4.28
- #3.1 "Subsidized Loan Program" .............. 4.28
- #3.2 "Site Development assistance Program" .. 4.30
- #3.3 "Community Activities Sponshopship" .... 4.31
- #3.4 "Delray Beach Trolley System" .......... 4.32
- #3.5 "Business Rental Subsidy Program" ...... 4.33
IV. Program Of Regulatory Actions ....................... 4.34
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendments .................... 4.34
B. Amendments to the Land Development Regulations ... 4.34
V. The Cost of Redevelopment ........................... 4.37
VI. Sources of Redevelopment Funding and Financing ...... 4.39
VII. Revenue Projections ................................. 4.41
VIII Five Year Redevelopment Program and Funding ......... 4.43
Allocations
PART FIVE: REDEVELOPMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
I. Goal Area "A": Maintain and Enhance Current
Projects and Programs ............................... 5.1
II. Goal Area "B": Meeting Areawide Needs ............... 5.1
III. Goal Area "C": Providing a Long Range
Redevelopment Strategy .............................. 5.3
IV. Goal Area "D": Manner of Doing Business ............. 5.8
APPENCICES
A. Community Redevelopment Area Boundary Legal
Description ......................................... '6.1
B. Findings of Necessity ............................... 6.4
C. County Courthouse Agreement ......................... 6.7
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TABLE OF CONTEl{TS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOIUH~NT PLAN
LIST OF T~nT~S & FIGURES
PAGE
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2-1 Neighborhood Categorization ............... 2.5
TABLE 2-2 Geographic Sub-Areas ...................... 2.7
TABLE 2-3 Existing Public Projects & Programs
Within the Community Redevelopment Area ... 2.18
TABLE 3-1 Public Schools ............................ 3.19
TABLE 4-1 Estimated Public Cost of Redevelopment
& Capital improvement Projects ............ 4.37
TABLE 4-2 5-Year Revenue & Expense Projections ....... 4.42
TABLE 4-3 Five Year 'Redevelopment Program &
Funding Allocations ....................... 4.43
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 Community Redevelopment Area .............. 1.5
FIGURE 2 Generalized Existing Land Use ............. 2.2
FIGURE 3 Neighborhood Categorizations .............. 2.6
FIGURE 4 Geographic Sub-Areas ...................... 2.8
FIGURE 5 Regulatory Actions ........................ 4.36
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Introduction
INtrODUCTION
The City of Delray Beach is a coastal community located in
southern Palm Beach County. It is bounded by the municipalities
of Boynton Beach and Gulfstream to the north, by the
municipalities of Boca Raton and Highland Beach to the south and
by unincorporated Palm Beach County to the west. At the present
time, the City is approximately 85% built-out in terms of
population. Under current growth trends, it can be expected to
be totally built-out by the year 2000.
Given its limited potential for future population growth,
the City has begun to focus its attention on the revitalization
and rehabilitation of areas which are in a state of decline or
deterioration. These areas have been incorporated within the
defined geographic boundaries of the "City of Delray Beach
Comunity Redevelol~nent Area". This area, which encompasses the
older central core of the city, is depicted graphically in Figure
i and by a description of its boundaries in Appendix "A". Since
it contains a significant amount of vacant, under-developed
or deteriorating residential and commercial property, it is
within this area that there can be a continuing increase in
population growth and an establishment of commercial ventures.
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, (CRA) was
established in 1985 to guide the City in its redevelopment
efforts. The purpose of the Agency is to revitalize the physical
environment and the economy of the Community Redevelopment Area.
The impetus to create the Community Redevelopment Agency grew out
of the work of the Atlantic Avenue Task Force which was commenced
in 1984. The objective of the Task Force was to study the
Atlantic Avenue Corridor and make recommendations for an overall
plan for improvement. Its work was completed in 1985 when it
presented its report to the City Commission. That report
recommended the establishment of a Community Redevelopment Area
as means to fund needed improvements through the use of "Tax
Increment Financing (TIF)".
After its creation in 1985, the Community Redevelopment
Agency commissioned the preparation of its first plan under
contract with the firm of Wallace, Roberts & Todd, Inc. The
resulting plan document, "The City of Delray Beach Community
Redevelol~nent Plan", was adopted by the City Commission on
September 9, 1986 by Resolution No. 49-86 and later adopted as an
amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan on July 12, 1988 by
Ordinance No. 57-88.
In 1989, it became apparent that due to changing conditions
and the Agency's desire to undertake a host of new programs not
anticipated in the original document, it was necessary to
undertake a Plan revision. In late 1990, it was decided to put
most of the Community Redevelopment Agency's new project activity
on hold and to completely redo the document. Hence, the creation
of this Plan Document.
This document, "The City of Delray Beach Community
Redevelopment Plan", provides the framework for programming
redevelopment activities within the CRA. Since it is not
possible or practical for the Community Redevelopment Agency to
fund and implement all redevelopment projects within the
community, the plan sets forth a series of implementation steps
and specific projects intended to leverage or stimulate the type
of public interest and private investment necessary to achieve
the revitalization.
The Plan was developed by the City's Planning Department
with funding by the Community Redevelopment Agency for a staff
planner. The CRA Board provided policy, direction and workshop
review for the evolving document. The Plan was formally adopted
by the City Commission via Ordinance 17-92 on May 26, 1992.
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Part One:
Background
PART ONE: BACKGROUND
I. Authority To Undertake C~untty Redevelopment
This document has been prepared under the direction of the
City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency in accordance
with the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, F.S. 163, Part III.
In recognition of the need to prevent and eliminate slum and
blighted conditions within the community, the Community
Redevelopment Act confers upon counties and municipalities the
authority and powers to carry out "Community Redevelopment". For
the purposes of this Community Redevelopment Plan, the following
definition, taken from the Florida Statutes, shall apply:
"Community redevelopment or redevelopment means
undertakings, activities, or projects of a county, municipality,
or community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment
area for the elimination and prevention of the development or
spread of slums and blight or for the provision of affordable
housing, whether for rent or for sale, to residents of low or
moderate income, including the elderly, and may include slum
clearance and redevelopment in a community redevelopment area, or
rehabilitation or conservation in a community redevelopment area,
or any combination or part thereof, in accordance with a
community redevelopment plan and may include the preparation of
such a plan."
The ability of a county or municipality to utilize the
authority granted under the Act is predicated upon the adoption
of a "Finding of Necessity" by the governing body. This finding
must demonstrate that:
(1) One or more slum or blighted areas, or one or more areas
in which there is a shortage of housing affordable to residents
of low or moderate income, including the elderly, exist in the
county or municipality; and,
(2) The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a
combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the
interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the
residents of the county or municipality.
II. Creation of the Comunity Redevelopment Agenc~
Upon a Finding of Necessity by the governing body and upon
further finding that there is a need for a Community
Redevelopment Agency to function in the county or municipality to
carry out community redevelopment purposes, any county or
municipality may create a public body corporate and politic to be
known as a CommunitY Redevelopment Agency. The Agency shall be
constituted as a public instrumentality, and the exercise by the
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Agency of the powers conferred by F.S. Chapter 163, Part III.
shall be deemed and held to be the performance of an essential
public function.
The City of Delray Beach City Commission established the
Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on June 18, 1985,
with the adoption of Ordinance No. 46-85. The organizational
structure of the agency was also established at that time. It
consists of a board of seven members appointed by the City
Commission. The term of office of the board members is four
years. A vacancy occurring during a term is filled for the
unexpired term. The provisions of Ordinance No. 46-85 have been
codified in Article 8.1 of the City's Land Development
Regulations, a copy of which is included herein as Appendix "C".
III. Powers of the Community Redevelopment Aqency
As authorized by the Community Redevelopment Act, a wide
variety of powers are available to the City of Delray Beach to
carry out redevelopment activities. While most of these powers
may be delegated to a Community Redevelopment Agency, others may
not. These powers, which continue to vest in the City
Commission, are as follows:
* The Power to determine an area to be a slum or
blighted area and to designate such an area as
appropriate for community redevelopment.
* The power to grant final approval to community
redevelopment plans and modifications thereof.
* Prior to the approval of the community redevelopment
plan or approval of any modifications of the plan, the
power to approve the acquisition, demolition,
removal or disposal of property and the power to
assume the responsibility to bear loss.
* The power to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds
The powers which the City Commission has chosen to delegate
to the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency under City
Ordinance No. 46-85 include the following:
* The power to acquire property deemed necessary for
community redevelopment, except that the use of
eminent domain shall require specific approval from
the City Commission.
* The power to hold, improve, clear, or prepare any
acquired property for redevelopment.
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* The power to dispose of property acquired within the
community redevelopment area at its fair value for
uses in accordance with the plan.
* The power to construct improvements necessary to
carry out community redevelopment objectives.
* The power to carry out programs of repair and
rehabilitation.
* The power to plan for and assist in the relocation
of persons and businesses displaced by redevelopment
activities.
* The power to receive and utilize tax increment
revenues to fund redevelopment activities.
Other powers authorized by the Act but which the City
Commission has elected not to delegate to the Agency are:
* The power to zone or rezone any part of the city or
make exceptions from building regulations; and to
enter into agreements with a housing authority,
which agreements may extend over any period.
* The power to close, vacate, plan, or replan streets,
roads, sidewalks, ways or other places and to plan
or replan any part of the city.
IV. ~he Co~munit~ Redevelopment Area
Pursuant to State Statutes, a community redevelopment area
must be a slum area, a blighted area or an area in which there is
a shortage of housing that is affordable to residents of low or
moderate income, including the elderly. The City of Delray Beach
Community Redevelopment Area generally consists of the older
central core of the city which has become deteriorated due to a
age, obsolescence and the lack of investment. Unfortunately, a
deteriorating area is self propagating, and as conditions worsen,
residents and private businesses become less willing to put
financial resources into the area. It is this cycle which
severely limits the ability of private enterprise to stop the
spread of slum and blight without public assistance.
A Finding of Necessity for the initial 1,812 acre Delray
Beach Community Redevelopment Area was adopted by City Commission
Resolution No. 32-85 on May 14, 1985. A "Finding of Necessity"
for an additional 103 acres, located along North Federal Highway,
was adopted by City Commission Resolution No. 47-87 on November
24, 1987. The overall boundaries of the Community Redevelopment
Area are shown graphically in Figure 1 and by legal description
in Appendix "A". A copy of each "Finding of Necessity" is found
in Appendix "B".
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V. The CW~un~t¥ Redevelopment P~an
Ail public redevelopment activities expressly authorized by
the Community Redevelopment Act and funded by tax increment
financing must be in accordance with a redevelopment plan which
has been approved by the City Commission. Like the City's
Comprehensive Plan, the Community Redevelopment Plan is an
evolving document which must be evaluated and amended on a
regular basis in order to accurately reflect current conditions
and community objectives.
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Part Two:
Existing Conditions
PI~I~K'T T~O: EXlSTII~ CONDITIONS
I. General l]escrlption of the Co~unltF Redevelopment Area
A. ExZst[ng Land Use
Existing land uses in the Community Redevelopment Area
follow patterns of historical development activity, and the
requirements of existing and past zoning districts. There are
approximately 1,915 acres of land within the Community
Redevelopment Area. A generalized pattern of existing land use
is depicted in Figure 2.
Overall, the single largest land use within the CRA is
residential. Although there are duplexes and higher density
multi-family developments located within the redevelopment area,
the majority of the residential development is comprised of
single-family detached dwellings.
Commercial uses within the redevelopment area are generally
clustered around the Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway
Corridors, with a focus on where these two major roadways meet in
forming the core of the Central Business District (CBD). Retail
activities are concentrated primarily along Atlantic Avenue and
N.E. 2nd Avenue, while general business and other commercial uses
extend north and south along and adjacent to the Federal Highway
and FEC Railroad corridors. The main comparison retail shopping
district extends along Atlantic Avenue between the FEC Railroad
and the Atlantic Ocean. N.E. 2nd Avenue by contrast, contains a
concentration of retail services, including a community shopping
center with a major food store.
A wide variety of other commercial uses also exist in the
redevelopment area, including offices, restaurants, building
supply, etc. Auto related uses including new and used car
dealers, and service shops are located within the CRA along the
Federal Highway corridor in response to the accessibility
afforded by this major arterial.
Light industrial uses can be found scattered throughout the
CRA. Although these uses have been accommodated within the CBD
zoning district to a limited extent, many of the industrial and
repair uses within the CRA are currently non-conforming wlthtn
existing zoning designations. One small area in the southwest
corner of the CRA is zoned for light industrial uses; however,
development potential is limited since it is located within a
wellfield protection zone.
Due to the close proximity of the railroad and its obvious
negative impacts on low intensity development (e.g. noise, &
vibration), adjacent properties developed primarily into a heavy
commercial/light industrial land use pattern. Prior to the
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GENERALIZED EXISTING LAND U$E
COM~JNITY REDEVELOPMENT I~.AN FIGURE 2
~~NT
C - COMMER~AL I - INDUSTRIAL
R- RESIDENTIAL ~,~,..,
P - PUBLIC
adoption of the Land Development Regulations in October 1990,
special provisions were incorporated into the zoning code to
permit land uses in addition to those ordinarily allowed within
the respective zoning districts. This was done so the higher
intensity existing land uses centered around the railroad
corridor would remain conforming with respect to zoning.
Institutional and Recreational land uses are located
throughout the residential neighborhoods of the CRA. These uses
include four public schools, many churches, City Hall, the Public
Safety (Police) Complex, the South County Courthouse, the City
Community/Tennis Center, and several public parks.
Although there is a considerable amount of developable
vacant land within the Community Redevelopment Area, the vast
majority of this land is in individual building lots located
within existing residential neighborhoods.
B. Existing Housing and Population
The 1990 Census of Population and Housing indicates the
Redevelopment Area contains approximately 5,994 housing units,
with a resident population of approximately 13,902. A breakdown
of total housing units and population by geographic sub-area is
provided in Table 2-2, Part Two, Section III. of this Plan. The
overall racial composition of the Community redevelopment Area is
31.5% white, 66% black and 1.5% other. It should be noted;
however, that there is considerable variation in these
percentages within different neighborhoods of the Community
Redevelopment Area.
C. Existing Traffic Circulation
Overall, the street system within the Redevelopment Area can
be summarized as a symmetrical grid. The local streets define a
system of rectangularly shaped blocks with the longer block
dimension oriented to the north and south.
Major north/south arterial roadways include SR A-l-A, US 1,
and 1-95. SR A-1-A is presently 2 lanes along its entire length
with turn lanes at selected points. US 1 has separate 3 lane one
way corridors for northbound and southbound travel. On-street
parallel parking is provided adjacent to the outside edge of each
corridor.
1-95 is a 6 lane expressway forming the western boundary of
Redevelopment Area. The interchange of 1-95 with Atlantic Avenue
establishes this location as the western entrance to the downtown
area.
Atlantic Avenue is the principal east/west arterial in
Delray Beach. The western portion of this roadway is presently
built as a 4 lane facility with on-street parallel parking.
Traffic signals occur at every other block along this section.
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Within the downtown business district, the roadway narrows to a 2
lane design and virtually every intersecting roadway is
signalized. Parallel parking is provided throughout much of this
area. East of the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Avenue widens
to a 4 lane undivided design with parallel parking.
The Community Redevelopment Area's traffic circulation
system also includes several collector facilities including
Swinton Avenue, West Fifth and Eighth Avenues, East Second
Avenue, and both North and South First Streets. Additionally,
NE. and SE 1st Street, between Swinton Avenue and US 1, operate
as a downtown bypass system taking some of the traffic congestion
off of Atlantic Avenue.
D. Downtown Parking
While on-street parking has historically and symbolically
served downtown Delray Beach well, off-street parking lots have
been constructed to serve the additional parking needs of
shoppers and employees in this area. A total of 4,388 parking
spaces was noted in a 1989 study of the 25 block downtown
Atlantic Avenue core. Of this number, 3,424 were private
off-street spaces. Of the 964 public spaces, 559 were located in
off-street lots.
II. General Housinq Conditions
In August, 1988, the City conducted a visual survey of its
current housing stock as part of its comprehensive planning
program. Although 94% of the total housing units within the city
were rated in good condition, the majority of poor quality units
were found to be located within the City's redevelopment area.
Within this area, 19.5% of the units were rated fair and 20.2%
were rated poor. Clearly, this area represents the major trouble
spot in the City for housing deterioration, especially since it
also contains most of the City's oldest units and residents with
the lowest income levels.
The Housing Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan
identified residential neighborhoods within the City and
categorized them as to needs for stabilization, revitalization,
rehabilitation and redevelopment. It is important to note that
while more than 1,300 acres within the CRA were categorized, only
6.5 percent was classified as "stable". The neighborhood
categorizations are shown graphically in Figure 3, and the
percentage allocation for each category is provided in the
following Table.
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Table 2-1 Neighborhood Categorization
Cateqorization Area %
Stable 85 6.5%
Needing Stabilization 40 3.0%
Needing Stabilization and Revitalization 315 24.0%
Needing Revitalization and Rehabilitation 632 48.2%
Needinq Redevelopment 240 18.3%
TOTALS 1,312 100.0%
The City stepped up its code enforcement program in late
1985. Since that date, more than 380 structures within the City
were identified as unsafe. Of this number, approximately 98 were
boarded up and 192 were demolished. The majority of this code
enforcement activity was within the Community Redevelopment Area.
Additionally, this area of the city is a "target area" for the
City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program which is
responsible for the rehabilitation of 80 owner-occupied housing
units since 1985.
It is a major objective of the City to eliminate all
substandard housing conditions within its jurisdiction. To
accomplish this objective, the City and the CRA must work
together to develop programs aimed at maximizing the impact of
public expenditures to leverage private investment in the area.
While considerable progress has been made by the city in
eliminating the signs of deterioration, the cycle of decline is
still present and cannot be eliminated without considerable
effort on the part of individual homeowners and private
enterprise.
III. Geographic Sub-Areas
Within the Community Redevelopment Area, there are
considerable variations in the degree of deterioration, land use
patterns and existing socioeconomic conditions. In order to
develop an effective plan which is cognizant of these variations,
the CRA has been divided into eight distinct geographic
sub-areas, each requiring a different redevelopment strategy. In
addition to addressing underlying problems and capitalizing on
area opportunities, associated redevelopment strategies focus on
maintaining and enhancing major assets which provide positive
contributions to the redevelopment effort. Physical features,
(e.g. landmarks, barriers, activity centers, etc.), within each
sub-area are also considered, since they have a significant
influence upon specific urban design decisions which may impact
overall redevelopment strategy.
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FigUre 3 ~eig/tboz./tOod Categorization
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~~e City of Delray Beach
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Another significant factor in the development of effective
sub-area redevelopment strategies is the participation of
community members. The success or failure of stabilization and
redevelopment efforts is dependent upon the level of public
support. Additionally, given the limited resources available for
redevelopment, coordination between public and private efforts is
essential to maximize efficiency and avoid duplication.
The eight geographic sub-areas, are shown graphically in
Figure 4, and major characteristics are given in the following
table.
Table 2-2 Geographic Sub-Areas
A~ea Housing 0 Of General P~IB~Fy
Sub-Aree {&c~es) Un~ts Residents L~nd Use ZonAnq
#1 The Downtown 272 1,254 1,404 Commercial CBD,CF,RM
#2 Gov't/Cultural 109 225 513 Office/Gov't CF,GC,OSSHAD
#3 West Atlantic Ave. 122 370 913 Comm/Res GC,R-1A,RM
#4 Residential Core 712 2,617 7,364 Residential R1-A,RM,CF
#5 North Federal Hwy. 196 299 482 Comm/Res GC,AC,RL,RM
#6 N.E. Neighborhood 278 815 1,942 Residential R-1AA,RM,RO,RL
97 Osceola Park 151 352 1,036 Ind/Retall/Res R-1A,RM,GC,AC
#8 1-95/10th Street 75 62 248 Residential/Ind R-1AtRM;CFtI
TOTALS 1,915 5,994 13,902
Note: Housing units and population count from 1990 Census
A detailed description of each of the eight geographic
sub-areas of the CRA is provided below. Each description
provides an overview of existing conditions, including a list of
major physical features and key agencies/special interest groups
operating within the sub-area.
A. Sub-Area #1: "The Downtown"
This sub-area, containing approximately 272 acres of land,
consists of the city's central business district (CBD) and
several fringe residential areas. The area, while primarily
commercial in nature, contains a mix of residential, commercial
and light industrial land uses. Although existing land uses are
generally varied throughout, the area is subdivided in its focus
by the Intracoastal Waterway. The area east of the Intracoastal
consists of several condominiums, resort hotels and businesses
which focus on tourist activity and the beach. The area west of
the intracoastal consists of the older retail core of the city
centered on Atlantic Avenue and most of the Pineapple Grove
Neighborhood.
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GEOGRAPHIC SUB-AREAS
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FIGURE 4
With the exception of a few mid-rise buildings, including
the Holiday Inn on Ocean Boulevard, the office tower in Atlantic
Plaza, and the Colony Hotel, most of the buildings within the
area are one or two stories in height. The tight massing of
structures, particularly along Atlantic Avenue, Ocean Boulevard
and sections of Pineapple Grove Way, creates a solid continuous
facade of buildings typically associated with older downtown
areas. The architectural styles are diverse, reflecting a
downtown that evolved over decades.
The wide mix of businesses further reflects this diversity.
From drug stores to designer wear, souvenir shops, furniture
stores and water-view restaurants, the downtown area reflects a
wide cultural diversity of interests. The overall scale of the
area is that of a small to a medium sized downtown.
The "Village by the Sea" character of the downtown area
presents a strong sense of place to residents and visitors. As
one of the few downtowns in South Florida to have retained its
commercial focus, this area continues to serve as a true
community center.
Renewal and redevelopment have been an on-going activity in
the downtown area for a number of years. Minor renovations and
rehabilitation continue to occur frequently. The "Atlantic
Plaza" project, completed in 1985, involved one full block of
redevelopment and was the last large development project in the
downtown core area. The Atlantic Avenue Beautification project,
completed on 8 blocks west of the Intracoastal, was a major
commitment by the City, CRA and DDA to maintain and enhance the
downtown as a viable and healthy area in an effort to attract
additional infill development and redevelopment. Coordinated
hardscape elements, such as lighting, benches and trash
receptacles; specially paved widened sidewalks and street
crosswalks and the street tree and landscape program make this
stretch of Atlantic Avenue one of the most attractive downtown
pedestrian corridors in the County. This beautification effort
is now scheduled for continuation east to A-1-A and west to 1-95,
as part of the City's "Decade of Excellence" Bond improvements.
As with most true historic downtowns, street parking played
the most important early role in providing convenient customer
access. When the Atlantic Avenue streetscape improvements were
planned, the critical importance of street parking was
understood, and the parking was retained to the greatest extent
possible. The designation of the one-way pairs downtown
by-passes of N.E. and S.E. 1st Streets is an attempt to
accommodate through-traffic around the retail core, while
preserving the parking on, and the character of, Atlantic Avenue.
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Major Physical Features:
* The F.E.C. Railroad
* The Intracoastal Waterway
* Contains the Marina Historic District and many other
historic sites/buildings
* Adjacent to Old School Square Historic District
* Veteran's Park
* The City Library
* East-West traffic circulation, "the bypass system"
* Federal Highway
* Camino Real Holiday Inn Hotel
* The Atlantic Ocean and the Beach
The Players:
* The Community Redevelopment Agency
* The Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
* The City of Delray Beach
* The Chamber of Commerce
* The Atlantic Avenue Merchants' Association
* Historic Preservation Board
* Pineapple Grove Support Group
* Parking Study Committee
* Private Development Interests
B. Sub-Area #2: "Governmental & Cultural Center"
This sub-area, containing approximately 109 acres of land,
consists of the Old School Square Historic Arts District, the
South County Courthouse, the city's administration complex and
other city facilities including police headquarters. Existing
land uses include a mix of public, cultural, commercial and
residential development, including the majority of the City's
historically significant residential structures. This sub-area
provides a buffer between the higher intensity commercial
development of the CBD and the West Atlantic Avenue business
corridor and low density residential neighborhoods to the west.
Major Physical Features:
* City Administration Complex
* Old School Square Cultural Arts Center
* Bankers Row
* Cason Cottage
* City Police Headquarters
* South County Courthouse
* City Community Center
* Tennis Complex
* North Water Storage Facility
* Swinton Avenue
* Post Office/Shopping Center in adjacent sub-area
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The Players:
* The Community Redevelopment Agency
* The City of Delray Beach
* Historic Preservation Board
* Delray Beach Historical Society
* Old School Square, Inc.
* Pineapple Grove Support Group
* Palm Beach County (Courthouse)
* Private Development Interest
C. Sub Area #3: "West Atlantic Avenue Corridor"
This sub-area, containing approximately 122 acres, generally
comprises a one-block (600') deep corridor on each side of
Atlantic Avenue from 1-95 to West 3rd Avenue. The 2 block NW.
5th Avenue neighborhood commercial area, located between NW 1st
and NW 2nd Streets is also included in this sub-area. Overall,
the area is characterized by older deteriorating commercial uses
interspersed with vacant lots and vacant buildings. Existing
businesses are primarily oriented to service the immediate
neighborhood located on either side of Atlantic Avenue.
The rear portion of the blocks fronting on Atlantic Avenue
are predominantly residential in nature with units of both single
family and multiple family design. A large number of these are
of relatively poor quality and require both minor and major
repairs.
The Atlantic Avenue Corridor is a major entrance to the
downtown. As such, the visual appearance of the Avenue makes a
statement about the City in general. To facilitate the City's
efforts for redevelopment in this and other areas through the
attraction of private investment, it is important to create a
positive visual impact and to emphasize the importance of this
area as an entrance to the Downtown Center.
In 1990, In order to improve the visual appearance of the
corridor, the City began working on a greenway program to
landscape the vacant private lots fronting along the avenue.
This program has been a great success and is largely responsible
for renewed interest in redevelopment of this area. Additional
beautification efforts, including streetscape improvements with
paver block sidewalks and street trees and planned for
construction in 1992 as part of the Decade of Excellence Bond.
It is important to note that a redevelopment strategy was
put forth for this area in December, 1988 and met with
substantial citizen opposition. The strategy recommended
acquisition and redevelopment of the entire area. Since this
approach did not allow for the assimilation of existing
businesses and housing into the program, it would have required
massive displacement and relocation of primarily minority
businesses and residents. This situation was clearly
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"unacceptable" to the residents of the area. In a counter
proposal presented by the West Atlantic Property Owners'
Association (WAPOA), it was recommended that redevelopment of the
area be accomplished on a block-by-block basis and that
commercial activity be generally limited to a depth of 300 feet
from Atlantic Avenue rights-of-way. This strategy was accepted
by the City and has been included within the City's Comprehensive
Plan as an interim measure to guide land use decision-making
prior to the creation of a West Atlantic Redevelopment Plan.
As a precursor to the planned 1992 preparation of a West
Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan, the Delray Merchant's
Association was established in 1991. During the Redevelopment
Planning Process, this group will contribute its unique
viewpoints on the problems confronting the area and on possible
solutions.
Major Physical Features:
* 1-95 Interchange at Atlantic Avenue
* Landscaped mini-parks at 1-95
* Landscaped vacant commercial lots along Atlantic
Avenue frontage
* Landscaping and special paving has been installed
along the NW 5th Ave. neighborhood commercial
street
The Players:
* Community Redevelopment Agency
* City of Delray Beach
* West Atlantic Property Owner's Association (WAPOA)
* Peach Umbrella Marketplace Property Owners
* Private Development Interests
* Delray Merchants Association
D. SubArea #4: "Residential Core"
This sub-area of approximately 712 acres contains the
majority of the City's minority population. When the area was
originally settled, it was considered to be on the outskirts of
the City. However, with the construction of 1-95 and rapid
expansion to the west, it is now located in the center of the
urban core. The area is primarily residential in nature
containing approximately 2,617 dwelling units consisting of
single family, duplex and multiple family structures. Overall,
this area contains the bulk of the older, poorer quality housing
within the city. The depressed economic status of a majority of
the area's residents has made it difficult to provide adequate
maintenance of housing units within the neighborhood. As a
result, a substantial number of structures are in need of major
repairs and rehabilitation.
One of the large development success stories of the City,
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"Auburn Trace", is located within this area. This 256 unit
housing project is a prime example of what can be accomplished to
provide affordable housing through a public/private cooperative
effort. Another affordable housing project within the area is
Allamanda Gardens, a 36 unit single family subdivision of 1/4
acre lots. This project is being developed by a non-profit
agency named the "Housing Partnership"
The City's only public housing project, "Carver Estates" is
located within the southern section of the area. This 200 unit
development, once an "eyesore" in the community, has undergone
considerable improvement in recent years and is now a community
asset as a provider of affordable housing. The units contain
from one to five bedrooms with the majority having two to three
bedrooms. Rent is based on family income and the development has
no vacancies.
Major Physical Features:
* Spady Elementary School
* Pompey Park
* Allamanda Gardens Housing Development
* Auburn Trace Housing Development
* Catherine Strong Center
* Carver Middle School
* Carver Estates
* City Public Works Complex
* 1-95 as western boundary
The Players:
* The Community Redevelopment Agency
* The City of Delray Beach
* The West Atlantic Property Owners Association
* The Palm Beach County School Board
* Delray Beach Housing Authority (Carver Estates)
* The Housing Partnership (Allamanda Gardens)
* Religious Organizations
* Federal Government (CDBG and UDAG)
* Hatian Chamber of Commerce
E. Sub-Area #5: "North Federal H~ghwa¥"
This sub-area of approximately 196 acres is centered on the
N. Federal Highway Corridor. The majority of the area was
annexed to the City in 1988 as enclave #24. The Community
Redevelopment Area was amended in 1987 and 1989 to include most
of this annexation area. In general, the properties fronting on
Federal Highway are used for commercial purposes. Much of this
frontage has been utilized for strip commercial developments with
little sense of order. Additionally, due to age and
obsolescence, there are a substantial number of commercial
structures which require major renovation and/or demolition, have
inadequate parking facilities and have an negative economic
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impact and blighting influence on the entire area. Although
commercial activities are mixed throughout the area, there are
auto-related businesses located south of 8th street, while the
area north of 8th street is predominantly retail in nature.
Residential development within the area is generally in poor
condition and requires substantial maintenance, repair and
rehabilitation. Additionally, the residential areas are
characterized by streets in poor condition and a lack of water
and sewer service.
Major Physical Features:
* Intracoastal Waterway as eastern Boundary for a
part of the area
* This is a northern "gateway" to the city
* The F.E.C. Railroad is the western boundary for
the area
* U.S. 1 runs as a "spine" through this sub-area
The Players:
* Community Redevelopment Agency
* The City of Delray Beach
* Palm Beach County (Code Enforcement Interlocal
Agreement)
* North Federal Highway Task Force
* Private Development Interests
F. Sub-Area ~6: "N.E. Ne~ghborhoodArea"
This sub-area of approximately 278 acres is primarily
situated between N.E. 2nd Avenue/Seacrest Boulevard and the
F.E.C. Railway, north of 4th street. A portion of the area,
located south of N.E. 8th Street is within the Del-Ida Historic
District. In general, the overall sub-area is residential in
nature; however, some low intensity professional office
development is clustered within the southernmost portion and
there is a small industrial zone located in the northeast corner.
Additionally, two public schools (Plumosa Elementary & Atlantic
High) are located within the area. There are approximately 860
residential units within the area, consisting of single family,
duplex and multiple family structures. Although the overall
housing conditions are good, there are many structures throughout
the area in need of major and minor repairs. The worst physical
conditions in the area occur on N.E 3rd Avenue, immediately
adjacent to the railway. Most of the area has been identified as
in need of stabilization and revitalization in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Major Physical Features:
* The F.E.C. Railroad
* Atlantic High School
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* Plumosa Elementary School
* Seacrest Christian School and Church
* Del-Ida Professional Office District
* N.E. 2nd Avenue/Seacrest Blvd.
* Gulfstream Boulevard
The Players:
* The Community Redevelopment Agency
* The City of Delray Beach
* Palm Beach County School Board
* Historic Preservation Board
* Del-Ida Park Home Owners Association
* Private Development Interests
* The City of Boynton Beach (sharing costs with Delray
to improve Gulfstream Blvd.)
G. Sub-Area #7: "Osceola Park"
This Sub-Area of approximately 151 acres is generally
situated between Federal Highway and the F.E.C. Railroad, south
of the CBD. The Federal Highway frontage contains a mixture of
low intensity commercial uses and auto related businesses. There
is additional commercial/light industrial development adjacent to
the railroad in the northwest section of the area. The central
and southern portions of the area are single family residential
in nature. The overall condition of housing is generally good
south of SE 6th street, although there are many structures in
need of maintenance and minor repairs. The northern portion of
the sub-area (between SE 2nd St. and SE 5th St.) contains the
structures in the poorest condition. This area has sandwiched a
small area of residential development between deteriorating
commercial land uses. This portion of the sub-area has been
designated a redevelopment area in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
~ajor Physical Features:
* F.E.C. Railroad
* Currie Commons Park
* Federal Highway Corridor
The Players:
* The Community Redevelopment Agency
* The City of Delray Beach
* Private Redevelopment Interests
* Hatian Chamber of Commerce
H. Sub-Area #8: "I-95/10th Street Area"
This Sub-Area of approximately 75 acres is a mixed use area
containing commercial and light industrial land uses together
with a large cemetery and single family residential development.
Additionally, there are approximately 25 acres of vacant land
located within the area. One large vacant parcel, located south
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of the existing cemetery is planned for cemetery expansion with
access from 10th Street. The single family subdivision is
situated between the cemetery expansion area and another large
vacant area to the west. The area immediately south of 10th
Street, outside the CRA boundary, is light industrial in nature
and sets the tone for this portion of 10th street.
It is important to note that this sub-area is located within
the impact area of the City's Series 20 Wellfield. Any
development or redevelopment in this area will be strictly
regulated to ensure it does not degrade the City's potable water
supply.
Major Physical Features:
* 1-95 as the western boundary of the area
* Series 20 wellfield in area
* Carver Estates is located north of the Area
* Cemetery with large expansion area along 10th Street
* Large vacant parcels within the sub-area
The Players:
* The Community Redevelopment Agency
* The City of Delray Beach
* Private Development Interests
IV. Current Pro~ects and Proqra~s within the CRA
Within the Community Redevelopment Area, there are a variety
of projects and programs which are administered by the CRA, the
City, other public agencies or joint CRA/City. The following
Table provides a comprehensive listing of these projects and
identifies the responsible agency. City projects which have not
been implemented, but which are planned through inclusion in the
City's Comprehensive Plan or funded through the Decade of
Excellence Bond are also listed. Redevelopment Agency projects
include only those which have already been implemented by the CRA
or were authorized by either the City's Comprehensive Plan or the
Community Redevelopment Plan prior to adoption of this major
amendment of the Community Redevelopment Plan.
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TABT.~- 2-3
EXISTING PUBLIC PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
LEAD AGENCY
CRA OTHERS JOINT
I. PLANNING PROJEC~"S
A. GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF EXCEPTION *********** X
B. PREPARE W. ATLANTIC REDEV. PLAN ******** X (L.U.E. C-2.4 & H.E. B-3.1)
C. CBD DEV. PLAN (L.U.E. C-4.3) ********** X
D. MASTER PARKING PROGRAM ***************** X
(PARKING STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT)
E. PINEAPPLE GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ****** 1
F. PREPARE OSCEOLA PARK REDEV. PLAN ******* 1
G. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL RE-USE STUDY ****** 1
H. IMPLEMENT HISTORIC DISTRICT REGS. ****** 4
I. POST-DISASTER REDEV. PROGRAM *********** 1
II. REDEVELOPMENT ANDCAPITAL IMPROV]~IENT
PROJECTS
A. PEACH UMBRELLA PLAZA ******************* X
B. DOWNTOWN ANCHOR ************************ X
C. PARKING STRUCTURE (L.U.E. C-4.4) ****** 1
D. OLD SCHOOL SQUARE ********************** 1
E. VETERAN'S PARK IMPROVEMENT ************* 1
F. CURRIE COMMONS PARK IMPROVEMENTS ******* 1
G. POMPEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS *************** 1
H. PINEAPPLE GROVE DISTRICT 1. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES ****** X
2. DEVELOP STRATEGY TO ATTRACT
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES ************** X
3. BANKER'S ROW ************************ X
4. PINEAPPLE GROVE WAY STREETSCAPE ***** 1
5. REDEVELOPMENT SEED MONEY ************ 1
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LEAD AGENCY
CRA OTHERS JOINT
I. COURTHOUSE EXPANSION (LAND ACQUISITION)* X
J. STREET RECONSTRUCTIONS ***************** 1
K. 4-LANE 10TH STREET ********************* 1
L. CBD ALLEYWAY IMPROVEMENTS ************** X
M. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ****************** 1
N. ATLANTIC AVE. BEAUT.(EAST OF I.C.W.W) ** 1
O. ATLANTIC AVE. BEAUT. (SWINTON TO 1-95) * 1
P. SWINTON AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION ********** 1
Q. NORTHWEST DRAINAGE PROJECT ************* 1
R. N. FEDERAL HWY. WATER/SEWER ************ 1
S. DEL IDA TRAFFIC CIRCLE REMOVAL ********* 1
T. LAKE IDA ROAD WIDENING ***************** 5
U. FIRE HEADQUATERS & NEW STATION #1 ****** 1
V. SPADY ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ************** 1
W. ALLAMANDA GARDENS ********************** 2
III. CO[~IINIT~ I~PROVIg[F2~ PROJECTS
A. CDBG PROGRAM *************************** 1
B "BOOTSTRAP" REHAB. PROGRAM ************** 1
C. CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM *************** 1
D. ENTERPRISE ZONE ADMIN. ***************** 1
E. CRA SUBSIDIZED LOAN PROGRAM ************ X
F. CRA POWER POLE RELOCATION PROGRAM ****** X
H. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SPONSORSHIP ******* X
NOTE: Numbers denote the following other agencies as lead:
1. City of Delray Beach 4. Historic Preservation Board
2. Housing Partnership 5. Palm Beach County
3. DDA
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Part Three:
Analysis
PART THREE: ANALYSIS
I. Proble~s~ Needs and Opportunities within Geoqraph[c
Sub-Areas
The purpose of this section of the plan is to provide a list
of problems, needs and opportunities identified within each of
the geographic sub-areas of the Community Redevelopment Area.
These items are then addressed within the Community Redevelopment
Program through sub-area redevelopment strategies which include
the implementation of specific programs and projects of the
Community Redevelopment Agency, the City of Delray Beach or other
governmental agencies operating within the Community
Redevelopment Area.
A. Sub-Area 1: "The Downtown"
Problems
* Level of new development/redevelopment is limited
due to imposition of Traffic Performance Standards
Ordinance
* Limited market appeal of the existing downtown retail
core
* There are a number of unoccupied or under-utilized
commercial buildings
* Lack of user-friendly parking system
* CBD contains some non-conforming land uses
Needs
* Additional residential development
* Increased potential for new development
* Nightime activity (i.e theatre, entertainment)
* Coordinated marketing strategy for retail core
* Increased economic stimulation through private
investment
* Major downtown anchor with adequate parking
* Retail core needs to be protected from further
decline due to vacancies and deterioration
* Need to develop a strategy to attract appropriate
businesses to Pineapple Grove
* Downtown trolley
Opportunities
* Delray Beach offers an historic downtown which
provides a unique shopping experience and
alternative to the outlying shopping malls and
strip centers
* Inability of developers to meet traffic
performance standards in suburban areas will
increase interest in development/redevelopment in
downtown locations provided that lesser standards
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(LOS) can be obtained for the CBD.
* The City is motivated to pursue redevelopment
options
* Atlantic Avenue and the downtown bypass system are
a major beach access route with significant
vehicular activity and therefore market potential
B. Sub-Area #2: "Governmental and Cultural Center"
Problems
* Tennis Complex is in poor condition
* There is no clear indication of when Phase II of the
South County Courthouse will be undertaken by the
County.
* Both North and South frontage of Atlantic Avenue
between West 1st Ave. and Swinton contains vacant
structures in poor condition and is a blighting
influence to the area
* Post Office/Community Shopping Center in sub-area one
negatively impacts surrounding residential
neighborhood.
Needs
* The need to remove blighting influences
* Need for city to make its decision relative to the
relocation or rehabilitation of the tennis complex
* The need to appropriately market Old School Square
to attract both exhibitors and visitors
* The need for additional parking for Old School
Square
* The beautification project for Atlantic Avenue in
the downtown needs to be extended into this area
to provide a strong pedestrian link with the
downtown area
Opportunities
* The New South County Courthouse may act as a
catalyst for related office development
* The relocation of City Fire Station #1 and Fire
Headquarters will make the existing site available
for redevelopment
* The Doc's Soft Serve & Church's Fried Chicken
frontage is under one ownership
* Old School Square and the new courthouse provide
an opportunity for nearby businesses to attract
visitors and workers at these facilities
* Implementation of Bankers Row Plan will foster use
conversions and thereby create economic stimulation
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C. Sub-Area 93: "West Atlantic Avenue Corridor"
Problems
* Atlantic Avenue frontage presents a poor visual
image
* The area is seen as neglected by the residents
* Lack of private investment in new development in
the area
* Area contains vacant and under-utilized property
* Vacant property provides a place for loitering and
tends to collect trash and debris resulting in
poor image
* Loitering detracts from business environment
* Residents are uncertain of the City's intentions
for use of the area.
* The large number of street connections to Atlantic
Avenue and the closeness of adjacent businesses to
the roadway represent a potential traffic hazard
in the area
Needs
* The need to provide a positive image at this
entrance to the city center
* The need to foster positive attitudes toward
redevelopment efforts through incorporation of
maximum citizen participation into the planning
process.
* The need to provide employment opportunities for
the residents of surrounding neighborhoods
* The need to provide opportunities for minority
business ownership in the area
* The need to provide adequate neighborhood
commercial shopping opportunities for the
surrounding neighborhoods
Opportunities
* WAPOA and the Delray Merchants Association are well
organized and willing to assist in the redevelopment
planning process
* Motivated property owners create opportunities for
redevelopment at Peach Umbrella Marketplace
* The Courthouse and the proposed Courthouse
expansion may spin-off addition development on
adjacent property
* Fire Station #1 and Fire Headquarter will be
relocated between NW 5th and 6th Avenues at Atlantic
Avenue thereby improving the visual appearance of the
block
* Trolley linkage with downtown, the beach and Tri-Rail
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D. Sub-Area ~4: "Residential Core"
Problems
* There is a substantial number of housing units in
need of repair and rehabilitation
* There are a substantial number of vacant lots
within the area
* The overall area is visually blighted
* There is considerable trash and debris on both
vacant lots and occupied property within the area
* Some roadways need reconstruction
* On-street parking creates a traffic hazard
* Children play in the streets
* Landscaping is not well maintained
* The area north of Spady Elementary contains slum
and blighted conditions
* Lack of a central drainage system
Needs
* New housing construction is needed to eliminate
the large number of vacant lots within the area
* Existing good-quality housing needs to be
protected
* The area needs additional landscaping and better
maintenance of existing landscaping
* Additional sidewalks are needed to keep people,
(especially children), from walking in the street
* Spady Elementary School needs access from Lake Ida
Road and an improved visual image along Lake Ida
Road
* Swinton Avenue Needs Beautification
Opportunities
* The large number of vacant lots could provide an
opportunity to provide additional good-quality
housing
* The location of public schools in the area
provides additional recreational opportunities for
the area's youth
* The closing of Carver Middle School will provide
an opportunity for re-use of the structure and
grounds to serve other needs within the area
* The School Board is willing to participate in the
elimination of the blighted conditions north of
Spady Elementary School
* CRA model home for infill housing program
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E. Sub-Area #5= "North Federal Highway"
Problems
* Overall visual impression of the area is poor
* Obsolete commercial structures along Federal
Highway place a blighting influence on the entire
area
* The Swap Shop presents a negative visual image and
creates a traffic hazard and parking problem for
area businesses and residents
* Lack of water and sewer service for much of the area
* Vacant structures present a negative image
* Residential streets in poor condition
* Much of the housing is in need of maintenance and
major repairs
* The abandoned automobile dealership presents a
negative image
* Trailer Court, adjacent to dealership is in poor
condition and not consistent with surrounding land
uses
Needs
* Need to improve the visual appearance of the
corridor
* Need to provide water and sewer service to the
area
* Need to stabilize the residential neighborhoods to
prevent further deterioration
* Need to provide a method to disseminate code
enforcement information to area homeowners
* Need to improve overall condition of the housing
* Need to upgrade commercial development to existing
code standards
* Need to initiate street repairs within the area
Opportunities
* There is 17-30 acres of developable property
within the area which could accommodate a major
large scale development project
* Potential for a North Federal Commercial Center
* Opportunity to provide public access to the
Intracoastal Waterway
* Designation of a part of the sub-area as "Large Scale
Mixed Use" on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map
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F. Sub-Area #6: "N.E. NeighborhoodArea"
Problems
* Some housing structures throughout the area
require maintenance and minor repairs
* Blighted conditions along NE 3rd Ave, adjacent to
railway. Some structures require major repairs.
* Boarded-up commercial development opposite
Atlantic High School across Seacrest Boulevard
(outside CRA) presents a blighting influence
* The area north of the high school lacks water and
sewer service
Needs
* The area needs to be protected from further
decline due to blighting influences and lack of
maintenance and repair
* Several roadways are in need of repair
* The Comprehensive Plan requires the preparation of
a neighborhood plan for the area
Opportunities
* The location of two schools within the area
provide recreational opportunities for the area's
youth
* Public participation in the neighborhood planning
process may stimulate interest in preserving and
enhancing the neighborhood
* Del Ida Residential/Office zoning district will
provide additional opportunities for low intensity
office development
* Inclusion of the NW corner of 22nd St and Seacrest
Blvd. would provide additional TIF revenue to the
Agency
G. Sub-Area #7: "Osceola Park"
Problems
* The northern portion of the area contains
residential properties sandwiched between
incompatible land uses
* Housing tenure has shifted from owner-occupied to
rentals
* The light industrial uses consist primarily of low
investment, high turnover businesses
* Many structures within the area are in need of
maintenance and minor repairs
* Many structures are in need of major repair or
rehabilitation
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* Much of the area is located within a wellfield
protection zone which limits the type of
commercial and industrial redevelopment
* The area has lost its stature as a quality housing
area
Needs
* The area needs to be protected from further
decline due to blighting influences and lack of
maintenance and repair
* The Comprehensive Plan requires the preparation of
a redevelopment plan for a portion of the area
* Several roadways are in need of repair
* The City's eastern water wellfield needs to be
protected
* The Federal Highway corridor needs to be
beautified as the southern approach to the
downtown
Opportunities
* Due to deteriorated conditions and incompatible
land uses in the northern portion of the area,
there is an opportunity for its redevelopment as a
commercial/industrial/residential mixed use area
* The single-family character and remaining
neighborhood cohesiveness in the south portion may
provide a strong catalyst for stabilization efforts
G. Sub-Area #8: "I-95/10th Street Area"
Problems
* Much of the area is located within a wellfield
protection zone which limits the type of
commercial and industrial redevelopment
* The single family subdivision contains many
structures in need of maintenance and repair
* Much of the light industrial development is
deteriorated
* There is a substantial amount of trash and debris
located within the vacant property and in the
industrial area
* The area is particularly barren of landscaping
Needs
* The need to protect the city's water wells
* The need to stabilize and revitalize the single
family neighborhood and provide buffer from
industrial uses
* The need to repair and maintain the existing light
industrial development
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* Roadways are in need of repair
* Better code enforcement
* The area needs additional landscaping
* The Comprehensive Plan requires a neighborhood
plan for the single family neighborhood
Opportunities
* Vacant property presents an opportunity for
coordinated development
* Vacant land developed as light industrial could
provide additional job opportunities
* Public participation in the neighborhood planning
process may stimulate interest in preserving and
enhancing the residential neighborhood
* Expansion of the cemetery to the south will allow
direct access from 10th street and will reduce
cemetery traffic within the residential area on
8th Avenue
II. Functional Needs within the Co-~-unitv Redevelo~ent Area
As opposed to specific needs identified within the various
sub-areas of the Community redevelopment Area, these "Functional
Needs" are areawide in scope and encompass some of the more
serious problems which are prevalent throughout the area and
contribute to the overall state of decline.
A. Removal of Slum and Blight
The Community Redevelopment Area contains a substantial
number of slum, deteriorated and deteriorating structures which
are a menace to the health, safety or welfare of Area residents.
The existance of these slum and blighted conditions contribute
substantially to the spread of disease and crime, decrease the
tax base and substantially impair or arrest sound growth. The
major charge of the Community Redevelopment Agency is the removal
of these conditions and to subsequently preserve and enhance the
tax base of the Community Redevelopment Area.
In 1990, the CRA initiated its no-interest subsidized loan
program. This program, which is available to residents and
businesses throughout the entire CRA district, together with
other more specific CRA Redevelopment efforts, is expected to
provide an impetus for improvement of overall conditions within
the district.
B. Land Use
Delray Beach is primarily a residential community. Land
uses within the City should be balanced so that the commercial,
recreational and public service needs of all its residents can be
conveniently provided within the community. The Community
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Redevelopment Area contains a concentration of the city's poorer
less mobile population who are very dependant upon convenience
commercial and recreational faCilities within their neighborhood.
There is a potential for redevelopment efforts to eliminate some
of these facilities in favor of higher intensity development.
The CRA will ensure that adequate facilities remain available to
meet the needs of area residents when implementing its
redevelopment programs. This will be accomplished through
relocation or replacement of needed facilities which are
displaced through redevelopment. ,
C. Economic Develol~ent
The city's survival as a governmental entity is dependent
upon the generation of adequate tax revenues to meet the service
needs of its residents. Projects which increase the overall
marketability of the city as a commercial, recreational and
residential area will ultimately increase the tax base.
Slum and blight have a negative impact on the tax base of
the city and are self propagating. Although there is often a
tendency to focus on individual redevelopment projects at the
expense of resolving underlying problems in order to set the
stage for redevelopment, the existing and planned CRA projects
and programs stress the importance of both. The success of this
community redevelopment effort is largely dependent upon the
economic vitality of the area. Through programs aimed at the
elimination of slum and blighted conditions and improving the
standard of living of its residents, the CRA hopes to provide the
catalyst for the revitalization of the entire area. Additional
projects aimed at increasing Jobs, retail sales and other
business activity in the area, will complement the process and
hopefully solve many of the underlying problems which originally
resulted in this slum and blight.
D. Affordable Housing
In today's economic climate, a major problem for local
government is the provision of sufficient affordable housing to
meet the needs of its current and projected population. In
general, the housing delivery system is driven by the private
sector. This process is most dependent upon existing economic
conditions which effect the availability of finance capital, the
cost of labor and materials, and the price of land. Local
government can have an effect on the process through maintaining
an adequate supply of bulldable land and the provision of
infrastructure at a reasonable cost or it can take a more active
role through actual construction and sale of housing units.
The role of the CRA in this process will be one of a6tive
participation. By implementing programs which improve the
overall area or provide financial opportunities to area residents
to improve their living conditions, the CRA will create the
incentive for additional private investment in the area. Other
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actions aimed at actually providing additional affordable housing
units within the area are also planned. It is anticipated that
these CRA programs will ultimately enhance the appeal of
"in-town" housing opportunities to a broad range of social and
economic levels.
E. Infrastructure
Except in association with specific redevelopment projects,
the provision of support infrastructure and community services
will be the responsibility of the City. On and off-site
infrastructure improvements, such as parking, roadway
improvements and utility upgrades may be used by the CRA as
incentives to secure private sector redevelopment.
F. Recreation Facilities
The City's existing recreational system with programmed
improvements of many facilities within the Community
Redevelopment Area is adequate to meet the needs of area
residents. Although the provision or improvement of these
facilities is not planned by the CRA at this time, it may be used
as part of an overall redevelopment package involving the
provision of additional housing.
III. Market Conditions and Development Potential
Since 1980 the South Florida Region, comprising Dade,
Broward and Palm Beach Counties, has experienced significant
growth, increasing from a population of 3.22 million to 4.06
million over the past 10 years. According to population
projections from the University of Florida, published in 1991,
over the next 10 years the region is expected to grow to a
population of 4.79 million. Parallel with this population
growth, the region's employment and economic base has also grown
and diversified.
With an overall growth rate of 49.7%, Palm Beach County
experienced the highest growth rate among the three counties
since 1980. Because of its attractiveness to new industries as
well as to retirees, the County had a net population increase of
286,780 people with 95.8% due to migration. Furthermore, over
one-third of this new growth has been in South Palm Beach County
area, which includes the Cities of Boynton Beach, Delray Beach
and Boca Raton. Although this area in general, and west Delray
Beach in particular, are expected to continue a high rate of
growth, the "mature" areas of Delray Beach, east of 1-95, are not
expected to receive significant new population or employment
growth.
Without sufficient population growth to spur market demand
for new development within the Community Redevelopment Area, new
development west of 1-95 may increasingly compete with existing
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development east of 1-95. This is particularly true regarding
the competition from regional shopping malls and planned business
and office parks. Thus, to maintain and expand the amount and
viability of development within the Community Redevelopment Area
an aggressive public-private strategy must be pursued to meet the
competitive challenges.
A. Retail Market
Within the Community Redevelopment Area there exist a
variety of retail activities including Shoppers Goods,
Restaurants, Neighborhood Convenience Goods and Automobile Sales
and Service. The bulk of this existing retail serves residential
areas east of 1-95.
It is, of course recognized that there is presently an
over-supply of retail space in Palm Beach County generally and
the greater Delray Beach area specifically. However, there is
evidence in several locations throughout South Florida that
consumers are again being attracted by the more interesting
environments of downtown/urban centers rather than more sterile
suburban shopping centers. Examples of this are Coconut Grove and
Mizner Center in Boca Raton.
1. Comparison (Shoppers) Goods
Downtown Delray Beach, along Atlantic Avenue, between
Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway is the city's oldest
core of shopping activity. A 1991 field survey indicated that
this area contains approximately 895,162 square feet of
commercial building space, with the majority in shoppers goods
retail.
The City of Delray beach proposes to establish a "Downtown
Core Geographic Area of Exception (GAE)" to the Countywide
Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance in order to foster the
continued development and redevelopment of the downtown area.
The viability of the downtown in the marketplace is dependant
upon the City's ability to attract people to the area; to live,
to work and to shop. The establishment of the GAE will further
this end by allowing the increases in traffic which will
undoubtedly occur.
The vitality of retail areas, particularly those in older
downtowns, has proven dependant on two primary factors which are
as follows:
* The existence of a sufficient amount of quality
retailing, i.e., a critical mass, to attract potential
customers; and
* Proximity of a residential customer base that can
provide activity into the evening hours.
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The proposed GAE development scenario for the downtown core,
recognizes these realities with its emphasis on both retail and
multi-family residential development. As indicated in the GAE
application, actions aimed at enlarging the market area or
increasing the capture rate could increase the amount of
non-office commercial space by an additional 217,832 square feet.
Such actions should include:
* An improved and unified shopping district identity;
* A coordinated advertising and promotion program;
* A coordinated merchandising and leasing strategy; and
* Retail recruitment aimed at additional apparel stores
and a junior department store as a retail anchor.
2. Restaurants
At present, the existing supply of restaurants within the
Community Redevelopment Area is estimated to represent the
current market potential within the existing market area. In
order for additional restaurants to be supported, the downtown
must draw more support from residents west of 1-95 and from
outside the area. This can be accomplished through the actions
designed to expand the comparison (shoppers) goods market and by
providing coordinated shopping and entertainment activities along
Atlantic Avenue. Atlantic Plaza is an excellent example of this
approach.
3. Neighborhood Convenience
Neighborhood convenience retail caters to the daily needs of
nearby residents and includes grocery stores, drugstores and the
like. At present residents in the Community Redevelopment Area
are served by convenience retailers along N.E. 2nd Avenue,
including the Publix shopping center, as well as smaller markets
along Atlantic Avenue. Because little local population growth is
projected, much potential does not exist for the expansion of
the convenience retail market within the Community Redevelopment
Area. On the contrary, the current trend of coupling gas
stations with convenience stores and the development of new
modern community shopping centers outside the Community
Redevelopment Area may reduce support for existing convenience
retail along N.E. 2nd Avenue and West Atlantic Avenue. Thus, the
objective of the Plan is to maintain the competitive position of
the existing convenience retail market.
4. Automobile Dealers
Automobile dealers and related uses have historically
concentrated along Federal Highway in South Delray, representing
a significant portion of the county's automobile sales. The
availability of highly accessible land areas for such
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uses combined with projected regional population growth would
indicate continued support for such uses. Conversely, due to the
tremendous growth of office and other commercial development west
of 1-95 and along Congress Avenue, demand for non-automobile uses
along Federal Highway is expected to remain weak. This scenario
would suggest policies to maintain and improve, rather than
discourage, auto-related businesses along Federal Highway except
within the immediate area of downtown.
B. Office Potential
The demand for office space is related to the immigration of
new businesses as well as to the desire among existing expanding
businesses to "move-up" to newer or better office space. Because
of the amount of prime office space already available and the
amount of remaining land in planned office parks, a market for
major office projects within the Community Redevelopment Area
does not exist for the foreseeable future. This conclusion is
supported by the high vacancy rates of several downtown office
buildings, including Delray executive Mall and the Atlantic Plaza
Office Tower. Overall, based upon current trends and conditions,
the GAE Development Scenario predicts a net loss of nearly 5,000
sq. ft. of office space through redevelopment and use conversions
within the downtown area by the year 2010.
However, one significant external influence can greatly
increase the potential market for office space. It is
anticipated that the new South County Courthouse, which opened in
late 1990 on West Atlantic Avenue, near downtown will greatly
increase the potential capture rate for legal offices over the
next four years and beyond. If suitable land area can be made
available adjacent to the facility, a planned office project,
marketed primarily to attorneys, has the potential to absorb an
additional 100,000 square feet during the period from 1992 to
1996. After 1996, with the construction of Phase two of the
Courthouse, this significant "critical mass" of new office
development will create additional potential absorption of
another 100,000 square feet. This longer range potential legal
office market has the potential of being absorbed in a second
planned development near the courthouse or dispersed in numerous
new and converted buildings throughout the downtown area.
An additional market also exists within the Community
Redevelopment Area for smaller professional office space to serve
legal, medical, financial, real estate and related businesses.
Due in part to the large retirement population east of the
Intracoastal Waterway demand for medical office space within the
Community Redevelopment Area has been strong. Similarly, there
is also a demand for other professional office space including
legal offices. Such users prefer smaller scale personalized and
affordable buildings prevalent in mixed-use downtown areas. This
market demand is currently being met through use conversions of
residential buildings. One such project, known as "Historic
Executive Suites", involves the conversion of 4 residential
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structures into 19 office suites and offers a complete package of
office support services.
C. Hotel Development Potential
Within the Community Redevelopment Area the largest and most
modern hotel is the 150 room Camino Real Holiday Inn at Atlantic
Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. At present, the market for this
hotel is balanced with business travelers and tourists and a
planned 100 room expansion of the facility was approved by the
City in 1991. Additional facilities within the downtown area,
including the historic Colony Hotel, account for an additional
231 hotel rooms. Because only a very small proportion of the
Community Redevelopment Area possesses the amenity of ocean-
frontage it is unlikely that an additional tourist-related hotel
could be supported within the area.
D. Industrial Development Potential
When the City of Delray Beach was founded, a major means for
the shipment of goods to and from northern markets, was the
railroad. Hence, the Central Business District of the City
logically developed around the railroad line. The railroad is
not; however, without its negative impacts (e.g. noise, &
vibration), particularly on low intensity development.
Therefore, adjacent properties developed primarily into a heavy
commercial/light industrial land use pattern. Prior to the
adoption of the Land Development Regulations in October 1990,
special provisions were incorporated into the zoning code to
permit land uses in addition to those ordinarily allowed within
the respective zoning districts. This was done so the higher
intensity existing land uses centered around the railroad
corridor would remain conforming with respect to zoning.
Another thrust of the GAE Development Scenario is to
capitalize and expand on this existing industrial base. This
expansion will occur in the eastern portion of the Pineapple
Grove Neighborhood, along both sides of the railroad tracks,
between N.E. 1st Street and N.E. 4th Street. The establishment
of this "Pineapple Grove Business Park" will require a
concentrated effort to promote the advantages of the relatively
low cost sites with available infrastructure in order to attract
significant additional businesses to the area. A "business park"
type improvement effort that would involve some coordinated
streetscape and landscape improvements would be helpful as would
a coordinated marketing effort similar to those of private
business parks.
The thematic focus of the business park will be on arts,
crafts, design professions, specialty construction services,
etc., which will give the area a certain synergy not found in the
newer business parks west of town. This area will also provide
support for the retail development along Pineapple Grove way,
which would showcase art, crafts, and other products produced in
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the adjacent business park. Although undeveloped property within
the area is limited, it is important to note that redevelopment
with this thematic focus may be appropriate in much of the area.
The future success of this particular initiative is
difficult to assess, likely being dependant on good marketing and
the early capture of a few key tenants to set the tone. There is
evidence in South Florida that initiatives of this type can work.
Illustrative examples are the Design District, north of downtown
Miami and the "Bird Village" area of Coral gables. While success
for this concept is not easily predictable, the concept is worthy
of support for the following reasons:
* The revitalization of the downtown core as a
retail/residential area requires stabilization of its
fringe areas such as Pineapple grove; and
* Successful industrial redevelopment within Pineapple
Grove could provide enhanced economic opportunities for
the economically disadvantaged areas immediately west
of the downtown through the creation of additional
employment opportunities.
Another area of the CRA which has the potential for
additional industrial development is the 1-95/SW 10th Street
area. This area, located in the southwest corner of the
Community Redevelopment Area, contains a mix of light industrial
and commercial land uses together with a large cemetery and a
single family residential neighborhood. The Community
Redevelopment agency is recommending that that City initiate
amendments to its Comprehensive Plan and Land Development
Regulations to reclassify the vacant property between the
existing Industrial Uses and the residential neighborhood to
Light Industrial. It is important to note; however, that the
close proximity of the City's Series 20 Wellfield makes it
imperative that these amendments include provisions to restrict
use of the property to only clean industries which are
non-impacting on the wellfield.
E. Residential Development Potential
As previously cited, population growth in Palm Beach County
has been high in recent years, resulting in the demand for an
additional 165,991 housing units from 1980 to 1990, with the bulk
of it located in new developments west of 1-95. In spite of
this high regional housing demand, little of this growth is being
accommodated within the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Area
due largely to the characteristics of its existing neighborhoods.
Overall, this area contains the majority of the older, poorer
quality housing within the City. The bulk of these neighborhoods
are occupied by low-moderate income minority households, the
majority of which cannot afford adequate housing in today's
high-priced market.
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Key opportunities for housing development relate to the
availability of a significant number of vacant land parcels
within the older residential neighborhood. The Delray Beach
Housing Authority is in the process of developing an affordable
housing project on one such parcel. This project, known as
"Allamanda Gardens", features home ownership of three-bedroom,
two-bath single family units on 1/4 acre lots. Additional
opportunities are for infill housing, both subsidized and
non-subsidized through incentives to private developers.
In addition to the need for housing to serve the needs of
low-moderate income households, there is also an opportunity to
attract younger upwardly mobile households within and adjacent to
a revitalizing downtown area. The ability to attract such a
market is largely related to the development of downtown as a
lively center for shopping, entertainment and cultural
activities. Specific opportunities relate to the revitalization
of the existing older housing stock within the Old School Square
Historic Arts District, to the immediate west of downtown, and
within the Marina District, near the Intracoastal Waterway.
Furthermore, the high occupancy rates of multi-family
residential units in such locations as Coconut Grove, South Beach
(Miami Beach), and Mizner Park indicates that a segment of the
market at a wide range of prices is attracted to residential
environments that combine housing and commercial uses in a
"village-like" ambiance.
IV. Neighborhood Impacts of Redevelo~xaent Efforts
The following section describes the potential impacts of
redevelopment efforts on the residential neighborhoods of the
Community Redevelopment Area and surrounding areas. Specific
redevelopment actions recommended in the Plan, for which impacts
have been considered include:
* Peach Umbrella Plaza Redevelopment Project;
* Infill Housing Program;
* Downtown Anchor Redevelopment Project;
* Downtown Cinema and Mixed Use Redevelopment Project;
* Block #76 & #84 Redevelopment;
* South County Courthouse Expansion;
* Pineapple Grove Neighborhood Plan Implementation;
* Bankers Row;
* Pineapple Grove Way Revitalization Program;
* Municipal Tennis Center Rehabilitation;
* North Federal Highway Land Use Transition Program;
* Old School Square Cultural Center;
* Mount Olive Redevelopment;
* Downtown Core Improvement Program; and,
* Subsidized Loan Program
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These specific redevelopment projects, identified for
implementation within the short range (1992 - 1997) time period,
constitute the most immediate actions recommended by the Plan.
It should be noted; however, that many of these projects are in
the early stages of planning. Therefore, some impacts resulting
from their implementation may as yet be undetermined. As these
projects become more clearly defined, and additional impacts are
identified, this section of the Plan will be amended. Other
actions described in the Plan for subsequent years are subject to
further refinement and elaboration in the intervening period and
are consequently not included in the consideration of short range
impacts.
A. Relocation Of Displaced Residents and Businesses
The only residential relocations currently contemplated by
this plan are in connection with the expansion of the South
County Courthouse. However, while no other relocations are
anticipated at this time, it is important to note that changing
conditions or modifications to planned projects may result in
some residential displacement. In the event that existing or
future projects do require the relocation of residents, a
relocation plan will be submitted and approved as a component of
the project package prior to official action on the project.
It is also important to note that through the combined
efforts of the Community Redevelopment Agency, the City and the
Delray Beach Housing Authority, the neighborhood housing stock
will be expanded and thereby provide opportunities for the
relocation of residents elsewhere in the neighborhood.
The displacement of some existing businesses is contemplated
with the majority of the planned redevelopment projects of the
CRA. During the planning phase of each redevelopment project,
the relocation of displaced businesses will be considered.
To protect the residents and businesses within the Community
Redevelopment Area, the CRA shall formally adopt procedures for
relocation. When required by redevelopment actions, the
relocation of residents or businesses within the Community
Redevelopment Area will follow these procedures. Expenses and
financial assistance required by these procedures shall become
the responsibility of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
B. Traffic Circulation
Although the proposed redevelopment actions will inevitably
increase overall traffic, the Community Redevelopment Area is
blessed with an existing roadway network that services the entire
area. Additionally, the Decade of Excellence Bond contains many
traffic circulation improvement projects including street
reconstructions, alleyway improvements and road widenings, which
will increase the functional capacity of the existing system.
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The major redevelopment projects contained within this plan are
generally adjacent to major transportation corridors and are not
anticipated to degrade traffic circulation within the residential
areas of the Community Redevelopment Area.
The major impacts of the CRA's redevelopment efforts on the
existing roadway network will occur through its efforts to
revitalize and redevelop the downtown core. For this reason, the
City has requested a "Downtown Core Geographic Area of Exception"
to the Countywide Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance. This
exception will allow increased traffic volumes as a result of
this redevelopment effort on the County and State roadway system.
It should be noted; however, that continued development and
redevelopment of the compact downtown core should also encourage
alternate means of transportation, particularity where employment
and housing are within walking distance of each other. A
component of the redevelopment effort is the provision of
housing units within the downtown area. Many of the residents of
these housing units will then be able to walk or bicycle to
shopping or to work.
Several other redevelopment projects, located outside the
downtown, are aimed at increasing economic vitality through the
additional of employment or shopping opportunities. The close
proximity of residential development to these projects will, as
in the downtown, create opportunities for residents to walk or
bicycle to work.
Although implementation of individual redevelopment projects
may require improvements or modifications to the existing roadway
network, these localized impacts will be reviewed when specific
project designs are undertaken. It is also recommended that
architectural and site-specific design solutions be considered to
mitigate potential traffic and parking impacts of specific
projects on adjacent residential neighborhoods.
C. Environmental Quality
The redevelopment actions proposed in the Plan are intended
to and anticipated to improve the environmental quality within
the Redevelopment Area. At least one program, the Subsidized
Loan Program, will have positive impacts throughout the Community
Redevelopment Area. This program allows residents throughout the
area to make exterior improvements to their properties which they
could not otherwise afford. It is expected that improvements
associated with this program will foster a new sense of community
pride and spur additional revitalization efforts throughout the
area.
Streetscape and landscape improvements associated with many
of the redevelopment projects will, when completed, upgrade the
overall appearance of surrounding areas. Several projects,
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involving removal of existing uses and then full-scale
redevelopment will improve the appearance of several blocks
within the downtown.
D. Availability of Comunit¥ Facilities and Services
Since the Community Redevelopment Area contains the oldest
sections of the City, it has the availability of the full range
of community services and facilities associated with urbanized
areas. Although implementation of individual redevelopment
projects and streetscape beautification projects may require
improvements or modifications to existing infrastructure systems,
these systems are intact and available to handle the City and
CRA's redevelopment efforts.
In recent years, the City of Delray Beach has expended
considerable funds on infrastructure improvements and
beautification efforts. Additionally, the City has committed
over 21 million dollars to public improvements, currently under
way, through its Decade of Excellence bond program. The majority
of the improvements funded by the bond are located within the
Community Redevelopment Area, including several major drainage
projects and the relocation and upgrade of Fire station #1.
With the possible exception of the Municipal Tennis Complex,
recreational facilities throughout the Community Redevelopment
Area are being retained and in many instances undergoing
extensive improvements under the City's Decade of Excellence
Bond. Should the City choose to relocate its Tennis Complex, it
would result in the loss or displacement of these facilities. At
present there are 12 courts at this location.
E. Effect on School Population
At the present time, there are four existing public schools
within the Community Redevelopment Area and one school, Pine
Grove Elementary is on the fringe. Information on permanent
capacity and current student population is provided in the
following table:
?able 3-1
Public Schools
PERMANENT 1990/91
SCHOOL NAME CAPACITY S'I~u-DE~
S.D. Spady Elementary School 615 550
Plumosa Elementary School 476 517
Carver Middle School 1,283 786
Atlantic High School 1,844 1,959
Pine Grove Elementary School 596 1~00.1
TOTALS 4,814 4,813
Source: Palm Beach County School Board
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It is important to note that one of these schools, Carver
Middle School is scheduled to be replaced with a new facility to
be located west of the Community Redevelopment Area. The
existing school facility on S.W. 3rd Street, is to be adapted for
other purposes. In March, 1991, the City Commission established
the "Carver Middle School Task Force" to determine the best use
of existing facilities once the new school is built. The City
and the School Board share the major objective to formulate a
plan for re-use of the school prior to the new school coming on
line, and to have the new use clearly defined so that
implementation could occur simultaneously with the moving of the
school.
In its final report to the City Commission, the Task Force
determined that there was a need within the City for a
comprehensive community-based and community-focused approach to
providing adult education and vocational training opportunities
as well as a comprehensive social outreach program. It also
determined that there is a need for a full scale recreational
facility in the southwest section similar to Pompey Park in the
northwest section of the City. Final action on the Task Force's
recommendation by the City and the School Board has not yet
occurred.
No other major actions affecting existing school facilities
within the Redevelopment Area are planned by the Palm Beach
County School Board at this time. The residential development
programs identified within the Community Redevelopment Plan will
likely represent only a small percentage of overall County
population growth. However, based on current overcrowded
conditions in three of the five existing area schools and
demographic projections indicated by the County, additional
housing development and population growth in the Community
Redevelopment Area will likely contribute to some extent to the
overcrowded school conditions that now exist.
V. Relationship to the City's Comprehensive Plan
Florida Statutes require that the Community Redevelopment
Plan be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. In order
to remain current in the fast-paced, highly volatile economy of
South Florida, the Community Redevelopment Plan will have to be
amended as new programs and projects that were not included in
the original plan are proposed. Since amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan require a time consumming process and are
allowed only twice a year except in cases of emergency, the
Community Redevelopment Plan will not be completely assimulated
into the Comprehensive Plan.
Those portions of the CRA Plan and subsequent amendments
which involve only the resources of the CRA will be kept out of
the City's Comprehensive Plan. However, whenever significant
City Participation is a part of a CRA project and such
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participation has not been addressed in the Comprehensive Plan,
it may be necessary to process a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
prior to action by the City. Generally, it will be necessary to
amend the Comprehensive Plan in order to accommodate the
following:
* Those portions of the CRA Plan which would otherwise be
in conflict or inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan
as it is now written;
* To provide City financing, or financial assistance, to
projects identified in the CRA Plan which are not
already in the Comprehensive Plan; and
* To reassess and modify existing policies in the Land
Use Element calling for joint CRA/City participation.
It is anticipated that implementation of some of the
Community Redevelopment Agency's programs will require City
financing or financial assistance. Additionally, this Community
Redevelopment Plan is recommending several changes of Future Land
Use designation and amendments to the City's Land Development
Regulations. Redevelopment projects which are dependant upon
these actions may be delayed until the City can make the required
changes.
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Part Four:
The Redevelopment
Program
PART FOUR: THE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
I. REDEVELOPMEI~ STRATEGIES
A. Sub-Area 1: The "DowntownArea"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be to
increase the overall intensity of the downtown. New development
and redevelopment projects shall be structured to increase both
daytime and nighttime activity within the area, but shall be
appropriately designed and strategically located to maintain the
"village like" character of the area. Efforts to increase
residential development within the area shall play a key role in
the revitalization efforts.
B. Sub-Area 2: "The Governmental and Cultural Center"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be twofold:
(1) Provide for a central consolidation of government facilities
and support services within the City along the Atlantic Avenue
Frontage through redevelopment of property to uses which
complement the South County Courthouse and City Hall Complex; and
(2) Provide for the location of of mixed uses of residential,
offices and arts related commercial activities which encourage
the restoration and preservation of the "Old School Square
Historic Arts District"
C. Sub-Area 3: "The West Atlantic Avenue Corridor"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be to create
a positive visual impact and to emphasize its importance as the
an entrance to the downtown core of the City. Redevelopment
projects within the corridor shall be either residential,
neighborhood commercial (meeting the service needs of the
surrounding area) or mixed use consisting of residential and
commercial.
D. Sub-Area 4: "The Residential Core"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be threefold.
(1) Conservancy of existing good-quality housing; (2)
Rehabilitation or demolition/replacement of substandard housing;
and (3) Development of additional housing units appropriately
located on vacant lots within the area.
E. Sub-Area 5: "North Federal Highway"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be twofold:
(1) Selective redevelopment of the Federal Highway frontage in
order to eliminate obsolete and deteriorated buildings, reduce
negative impacts, and provide for better utilization of land and
resources in keeping with the high visibility location; and
(2) Stabilization of the residential neighborhoods through
selective revitalization and rehabilitation efforts.
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Sub-Area 6: "Northeast Nelghborhood"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be to arrest
the further decline of the neighborhood through revitalization
and other programs aimed at stabilization.
G. Sub-Area 7: "Osceola Park"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be twofold:
(1) redevelopment of the northern portion of the area (i.e. north
of 5th street) as a model mixed use area containing commercial
and high density residential development; and (2) stabilization
of the residential neighborhood in the southern portion of the
area through selective revitalization and rehabilitation
programs.
H. Sub-Area 8: "I-95/10th Street"
The redevelopment strategy for this area shall be twofold:
(1) Increase the amount of industrially zone land in the area for
clean industrial uses which will not impact the adjacent
wellfield; and (2) Stabilization of the existing residential
neighborhood through selective revitalization and rehabilitation
programs.
II. The Project Decision Process
In order to understand the project decision process, it is
important to first note that the Community Redevelopment Agency
cannot possibly fund the immense task of redevelopment on its
own. It must therefore structure its programs to act as
catalysts for redevelopment efforts by individual residents and
businesses within the CRA and to leverage investment by private
enterprise. With limited resources available for redevelopment
efforts, the Agency must be careful not to spread itself to thin
by attempting to do too much at once. Innovative programming on
the part of the Agency is necessary to maximize benefits from
expenditures. Since the implementation of a few strategically
placed well-funded programs may have a much greater impact on the
overall area than many inadequately funded ones, programs must be
evaluated in the context of "The Big Picture" and implemented
accordingly.
III. Coaaaunit]f Redevelopment Aqency Proiects and Proqrams
The projects and programs of the Community Redevelopment
Agency are designed to solve underlying problems which have a
blighting influence on the Community Redevelopment Area, satisfy
basic needs of the populace or take advantage of opportunities
for economic, social or aesthetic improvement. Overall
redevelopment strategies of both the CRA and the City are
embodied within these projects and programs undertaken by the
CRA. This portion of the Plan is the heart of the Community
Redevelopment Program.
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The following sections provide a detailed description of all
current and proposed projects and programs for which funding is
provided, or will be provided, by the Community Redevelopment
Agency. For organizational purposes, these projects and programs
have been divided into three groups: Group "1": Planning; Group
"2": Redevelopment; and Group "3": Community Improvement. This
organizational structure is not; however meant to be mutually
exclusive, since many projects contain components which fit into
more than one category.
A. GRO[]P "1": PLANNING
# 1.1: "Downtown Core Geographic Area of Exception"
Backqround
In November, 1990, the City of Delray Beach Planning
Director made a presentation to the CRA on the 1990 Countywide
Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance and its effect on the
City. Under the ordinance, the City may not issue development
orders for a proposed project if it adds traffic to county or
state roadways, within its radius of influence, which causes
total traffic to exceed the adopted Levels of Service (LOS). The
ordinance does; however, include provisions for "Geographic Areas
of Exception (GAE)", which allow the County to set new lower
levels of service for roadways which will be impacted by
development within the GAE. This means that development within
the GAE is then allowed to increase traffic on area roadways
beyond previously permitted levels.
The City of Delray Beach proposes to establish a Downtown
Core GAE in order to foster the continued development and
redevelopment of the downtown area. In essence, the
revitalization of the downtown is dependant upon the City's
ability to attract people to the area; to live, to work and to
shop. The establishment of the GAE will further the City's goals
by allowing the increases in traffic which will undoubtedly occur
as a result. Without the GAE, only minimal development within
the downtown would be permitted. Due to its tremendous impact on
overall redevelopment efforts, the CRA agreed to fund the
preparation of the GAE application as well as application fees.
The territory within the GAE includes the CBD zone district, west
of the Intracoastal waterway, as well as the Old School Square
Historic Arts District, immediately to the west of the CBD. On
March 27, 1991, the CRA hosted a workshop at the Old School
Square Gym for the purpose of reaching a consensus as to the CBD
development scenario to be used in the GAE application. During
the course of the day, the group was presented with three
development scenarios. The three scenarios, listed in order of
increasing overall intensity were referred to as 1) Laissez
Faire, 2) Urban Village and 3) Urban Center. Based on a series
of presentations, evaluations and discussions, the group arrived
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at a consensus that the Urban Center Scenario was realistic and
generally desirable but should be modified in order to protect
the "Village by the Sea" character deemed essential to Delray
Beach's preferred identity and quality of life. The final
proposed development scenario is a composite entitled "Village
Center".
Project Objectives
* Increase development potential and ultimately the tax base
of the downtown core
* Provide the opportunity to attract major development to the
downtown which may otherwise not be permitted due to traffic
considerations.
* Provide opportunity for economic stimulation and investment
in the CBD.
* Reestablishment of the downtown as an employment center
* Determine the appropriate intensity of the Downtown Core
Project Description
* Successful completion of the GAE Application in 1991
* Approval of the GAE by the Board of County Commissioners in
1992 with amendments to the County's Comprehensive Plan.
* Amendment of the City's Comprehensive Plan to accomodate
reduced levels of service on specified roadway links.
Project Participants and Administration
* The project will be jointly administered by the City of
Delray Beach and the CRA.
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to,
Project Consultants, the County Commission, DDA, Reviewing
Agencies, and Workshop Participants
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA will provide the funding to retain consultants and
allocate staff time to prepare the GAE application
* The CRA will provide funding for application fees
Project Schedule
* Complete in FY 1991/1992
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~ 1.2: "West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan"
Background
The West Atlantic Corridor between NW and SW 1st Streets was
designated as "Redevelopment Area #1" on the City's Land Use
Plan. Due to its location and land use pattern, this area has
considerable potential for mixed-use development. Specific
guidelines pertaining to the area are contained within the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Policy C-2.4 and Housing
Element Policy B-3.1. The Comprehensive Plan calls for the
preparation of a "Redevelopment Plan" which will be adopted as a
local Plan amendment. Once adopted, this plan will become the
primary document for directing redevelopment efforts in the area.
Prior to adoption of the Redevelopment Plan, public
investment - in terms of infrastructure - is to be minimal and
private development proposals are to be deferred until the plan
is completed or considered on their own merits with existing
zoning and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
A redevelopment strategy for this area was presented to the
public in 1988, which outlined substantial demolition and would
have required the relocation of a large number of displaced
residents and businesses. This plan met with considerable public
opposition and was abandoned.
Project Objectives
* Successful completion and adoption of the Redevelopment Plan
in FY 1992/1993.
Project Description
* Preparation of a "Redevelopment Plan" which will: - Include maximum feasible citizen participation;
- Encourage redevelopment and enhancement of the West
Atlantic Avenue Business Corridor District;
- Determine the appropriate relationship of the Municipal
Tennis Center to the Community Center and to W. Atlantic
Avenue;
- Encourage minority business development; and
- Increase housing opportunities
Project Participants and Administration
* The Community Redevelopment Agency shall be the lead agency
in the preparation of the Plan.
* Other participants in the program may include, but are not
limited to, the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Merchants
Association, the West Atlantic Property Owners Association,
Churches United, Hatian American Chamber of Commerce and
interested residents
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Funding Sources
* The CRA and others, as appropriate, will provide funding
for staff support and professional consultants, if required.
Pro~ect Schedule
* Start and complete in FY 1991/1992
~ 1.3: "CBD Development Plan"
Background
The City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Element Policy C-4.3
requires that a special CBD Development Plan be developed jointly
by the CRA and the City. Due to the character and condition of
the downtown area, a unique blend of development, redevelopment ,
and revitalization will be needed in order to achieve its
ultimate development potential. The purpose of the CBD
Development Plan is to provide an overall framework within which
future development decisions may be made.
Many studies and projects have been undertaken, upon which,
the specifics of the overall Development Plan for the downtown
may be built. These include, the Downtown Core GAE application,
the CBD Alleyway Improvement Program, the Parking Study Committee
report and various downtown improvement projects authorized by
the Decade of Excellence Bond.
Pro~ect Objectives
* Successful completion and adoption of the Development Plan
in FY 1992/1993
Project Description
* Implementation of an AIA/CRA Regional/Urban Design
Assistance Team (R/UDAT) Program in late 1992
* Preparation of a "Development Plan" which will:
- Within the limits set forth in the GAE and the R/UDAT
Program, refine the CBD Development Scenario to further
define the development image of the downtown
- Determine roles of both public and private sectors in
achieving the proposed development image
- Identify infrastructure requirements, including parking,
which will be needed to accomodate the ultimate level of
intensity
- Include incentives to encourage private redevelopment
efforts within the Central Business District, such as
multi-use projects which provide in-town housing
opportunities
- Provide implementation strategies for achieving the
proposed development image and requisite infrastructure,
including long-range marketing and financial plans
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Project Participants and Administration
* The R/UDAT program shall be a joint AIA/CRA effort
* The Plan shall be prepared under the lead of the CRA but
conducted through close participation of the City Planning
Department. (Note: This will require a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment)
* Other participants in the project may include, but are not
limited to, the Atlantic Avenue Association, DDA, Chamber of
Commerce, Council of 100, professional consultants and
interested residents
Funding Sources
* The CRA and others, as appropriate, will provide funding for
staff support and professional consultants as required.
Project Schedule
* R/UDAT in late 1992
* Begin Plan in FY 1992/1993.
* Completion of Plan in FY 1993
~ 1.4: "Master Parking Program"
Backqround
The problem of parking has long been a major point of
concern within the City of Delra¥ Beach. Specific issues, such
as CBD parking regulations, in-lieu fees, adequacy of the
existing parking supply and the use of meters in the downtown
have continued to be points of controversy among community
leaders. In July, of 1991, the City commission appointed a
Parking Study Committee to address these and other issues and
reach a consensus on how to deal with the so called "parking
problem" in Delray Beach. The recommendations of the Committee
will be officially presented to the City Commission in early 1992
in the form of a "Master Parking Program".
In making its determination on how to address the various
parking related issues, the Committee immediately identified the
need for the establishment of a Parking Authority. This
Authority would ultimately be charged with the responsibility of
maintaining and operating an adequate supply of parking within
the downtown area. After much discussion, it was decided that
existing revenue sources do not generate sufficient funds to
allow independent operation of a Parking Authority. However,
with an aggressive program, an authority could become independent
in a few years. In the interim, an Advisory Committee would be
appointed to handle referrals of parking related issues from the
City Commission as well as the implementation of the Master
Parking Program. To fund its activities, the Committee would
have control of a Parking Trust Fund, into which revenues
generated by the parking system would be placed.
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Program Objectives
* The provision, operation and maintenance of an adequate
supply of parking to meet current and future demand.
Program Description
* Acceptance and adoption of a Master Parking Program by the
City Commission.
* The City will initiate appropriate amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations to
implement the program.
* Establishment of a Parking Trust Fund and identification of
appropriate revenue sources to fund it.
* Establishment of a Parking Advisory Committee.
* Administration of the Fund and the Master Parking Program by
the Committee.
Program Participants and Administration
* The City Commission shall be responsible for organization of
the Committee and the Trust Fund.
* The City Planning Department shall be responsible for
initiation of appropriate amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan and LDR's.
* The CRA shall Chair the Committee
* Other members of the Committee to be determined by the City
Commission.
Fundinq Sources
* Various parking related revenues as deemed appropriate by
the City Commission.
* Additional City, CRA and DDA contributions as appropriate.
Program Schedule
* Implementation in FY 1991/1992
B. GROUP "2": REDEVELOPMENT
# 2.1: "Peach Umbrella Plaza"
Background
This project is in response to a community based initiative,
primarily by two property owners, Mr. Clay Wideman, owner of two
buildings, and Mrs. Charlotte Durante, agent of two buildings.
The owners have created a nonprofit corporation, Peach Umbrella
Plaza Association, together with several merchants in their
respective buildings, for the purpose of promoting commerce for
the Plaza. The Community Redevelopment Agency initially became
involved in the project in 1989 when it funded the preparation of
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a Schematic Plan for the redevelopment. Subsequent CRA actions
included acquisition of the Taxi-Stand property in 1990 and
Georgia Town Tavern in 1991.
Negotiations for acquisition of additional properties were
begun in 1990 but were discontinued in January 1991 when the
Board decided that further acquisition without additional
planning and marketing was premature. The Association continued
its efforts to market the Plaza and gain community support with
its annual fall festival and through its efforts to lease
building space in the project. The CRA became involved again in
October 1991 when it prepared a preliminary Site Plan and Project
Proposal. The Board agreed to allocate $30,000 to fund Phase One
of the Proposal on November 7, 1991.
Project Objectives
* Eliminate blighted conditions along West Atlantic Avenue
* Encourage minority business development
* Demonstrate a commitment by the CRA to a redevelopment
project outside the downtown.
* Provide a catalyst for future development on adjoining
blocks of West Atlantic and further minority business
development
* Provide additional neighborhood shopping opportunities and
services for area residents.
* Creation of jobs
Project Description
* Project consists of land and buildings in the 400 block of
West Atlantic Avenue
* The redevelopment project is a public/private venture
between the CRA and the Peach Umbrella Plaza Association.
* Plaza to be developed as a neighborhood commercial center,
containing goods and services intended to serve the
surrounding neighborhood as well as appeal to a larger
market outside the area.
* Project to contain approximately 20,000 to 30,000 sq. ft. of
gross leasable area unless marketing determines the need for
a larger center.
* Architectural style of the project will attempt to convey
the theme of a festival marketplace and will be responsive
to the multi-ethnic culture of the neighborhood.
* The Project is divided into four Phases:
Phase 1: Planning, Marketing and Economic Feasibility
Phase 2: Building Renovation and Parking Facilities
Phase 3: Land Acquisition for Plaza Expansion
Phase 4: Plaza Expansion
Project Participants and Administration
* The project will be administered and coordinated by the CRA
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
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Peach Umbrella Plaza Association, the Minority Business
Development Center, the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce,
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Delray Merchants
Association, Design Professionals, Building Tenants, and the
Project Developer for Plaza Expansion
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA shall provide the funding for Phase One of the
project.
* Funding sources for subsequent phases shall be determined
after Phase One is completed.
* The CRA Subsidized Loan Program is available to provide
additional assistance to businesses within the Plaza
Project Schedule
* Phase 1 began in 1991
* Phase 2 to begin in 1992
* Schedule for subsequent phases to be determined
9 2.2: "Infill Affordable Housing Program"
Backqround
As mandated by the City Commission's adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan Housing Element, the City of Delray Beach and
the Community Redevelopment Agency will form a partnership for
the purpose of providing affordable new housing through the
Infill Housing Program. This program is also important, in that,
it will enable the CRA to address the issues of relocation and
housing replacement for CRA residents who may be displaced as a
result of future redevelopment activity.
Proqram Objectives
* Provide decent, affordable housing for existing residents
who are of low to moderate income level.
* Stabilize and preserve neighborhoods through redevelopment
and the elimination of blight.
* Create an atmosphere for a mix of income levels within areas
with physical conditions designating them as stabilization/
revitalization or revitalization/rehabilitation areas on the
residential categorization map.
* Establish a CRA role in the provision of relocation housing.
* Demonstrate the housing product for relocating residents.
Program Description
* The CDBG Infill Target Area for the program will generally
be between Lake Ida Road on the north, S. 10th Street to the
south, 1-95 to the west and E. 5th Avenue to the east.
* The initial land acquisition target area of the project will
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be in the City's northwest neighborhood generally between NW
2rd and 6th Avenues. This does not; however, exclude
consideration of other areas.
* Program lots will be at least 50 feet by 100 feet, and will
be developed with 3 bedroom/2 bath, 1 car garage single
family homes with a minimum of 1150 sq.ft, of living area.
* The basic pool of lots will be acquired through purchase,
donation or foreclosure of liens.
* Conceptual design of homes will be determined through an
architectural design competition.
* A "Down Payment Assistance" component of the program will be
established.
* The program will also include a marketing component.
* To supplement the program, the CRA will assist the City
Police Department to improve security in the area through
the purchase and rehabilitation or construction of one or
more housing units within the target area for use as police
substations. When these substations become unnecessary,
they will be recycled as affordable housing units.
* It is anticipated that the program will be further enhanced
and supplemented by iniation of a Model Block Program by the
City, which will revitalize one or more blocks within the
lot acquisition target area and include such elements as
infrastructure improvements, exterior repair/painting and
landscape enhancement.
Program Participants and Administration
* The project will be a joint venture with the City of Delray
Beach, the CRA and private developers.
* The details of the program and the roles and
responsibilities of the City and the CRA will be set forth
in an adopted agreement.
Fundinq Sources
* Primary funding for the program will be provided by the City
and the CRA
* Other potential funding sources include, but are not limited
to, State and Federal Governmental Grants, and Private
contributions.
Program Schedule
* Implementation in FY 1991/1992
# 2.3: "Downtown Anchor and Parking"
Backqround
The 1986 Community Redevelopment Plan identified the need
for a 50,000 to 60,000 sq. ft. junior department store and/or
mixed use development to serve as an additional anchor for the
downtown retail core. The Plan proposed that the project occur
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after 1990 and included an allocation of $500,000 to assist in
covering the cost of land assembly, relocation and
infrastructure.
In 1988 to 1989, efforts were made by the City, the CRA and
the DDA to attract Jacobson's Department Store to Downtown Delra¥
Beach. Several studies including a Master Parking Plan, a
Downtown Retail Study and a Economic/Fiscal Impact Study were
prepared, negotiations took place and proposals were written.
Ultimately, both the CRA and the City endorsed the location of
Jacobson's at Atlantic Plaza and agreed to provide a parking
structure to support the development. A final proposal was
completed outlining total costs of the garage and the sharing of
costs. The CRA then proceeded under the proposal to acquire the
land for the parking structure. When the CRA's actions were
legally challenged as being inconsistent with the adopted
Redevelopment Plan, the project was terminated.
Pro~ect Objectives
* Provide economic stimulation and investment in the CBD.
* Improve marketability of the retail core.
* Increase activity in the downtown area
Pro~ect Description
* Development of a mixed use commercial project with one or
more major retail tenants.
* The provision of adequate parking (structured or surface)
and supporting infrastructure to meet the needs of the
proposed development.
* Project to be located within the CBD Zoning District within
2 blocks of Atlantic Avenue.
* Project to favor high-end market as opposed to service and
convenience.
* Phase One of the project shall be preliminary planning of
the project and marketing (i.e., attracting one or more
major tenants)
* The CRA may offer incentives (i.e., provision of parking and
off-site infrastructure) to attract major tenant(s)
* Subsequent Phases may include, but are not limited to, the
solicitation of RFP's from private developers, selection of
the project developer, design of the project, acquisition of
the property, reloc&tion of existing businesses and
residents and construction of the project.
Pro~ect Participants and Administration
* The project will be administered and coordinated by the CRA
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
City of Delray Beach, DDA, Atlantic Avenue Association, one
or more Major Tenants and the Project Developer.
Funding Sources
* The CRA, and others as appropriate, shall provide the
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funding for Phase One of the project.
* Funding sources for subsequent phases shall be determined
after Phase One is completed.
Project Schedule
* Begin Phase 1 in FY 1992/1993
* Schedule for subsequent phases to be determined when phase
is competed
9 2.4: "Downtown Cinema and Mixed Use Redevelopment
Project"
Background
Since its creation, the Community Redevelopment Agency has
consistently made efforts to attract new businesses into Downtown
Delray Beach. The economic importance of the Downtown and the
need for major attractions and nighttime activity generators was
well recognized in the 1986 Community Redevelopment Plan. The
City, also realizing the importance of the CBD as a vital and
competitive commercial marketplace, has included several policies
in its Comprehensive Plan toward achieving that end.
In March, 1991, the CRA began soliciting major multiplex
cinema operators to develop a new facility in Downtown Delray
Beach. After several meetings with various operators and
community leaders, it was concluded that the development of a
multiplex cinema and mixed-use project in downtown Delray Beach
would provide a significant economic boost to the area.
Project Oblectives
* Provide economic stimulation and investment in the CBD.
* Improve marketability of the retail core.
* Through its attraction of teens, diversify the age structure
of visitors to the Downtown area, thereby, creating the
opportunity for additional market expansion.
* Increase nighttime activity in the downtown
Project Description
* Development of a multiplex cinema and additional mixed-use
commercial development.
* Project to be located within the Central Business District
* Phase One of the project shall include, but is not limited
to, preliminary planning of the project, marketing (i.e.,
obtaining a commitment from a major cinema operator), and
possible land acquisitions.
* The CRA may offer incentives (i.e., provision of parking and
off-site infrastructure, financing packages .and land lease
options to attract operator/tenant
* Subsequent Phases may include, but are not limited to, the
solicitation of RFP's from private developers, selection of
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the project developer, design of the project, property
acquisition and construction.
Project Participants and Administration
* The project will be administered and coordinated by the CRA
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
City of Delray Beach, DDA, the Chamber of Commerce, the
Council of 100, potential Parking Authority, Multiplex
Cinema Operator and the Project Developer.
Funding Sources
* The CRA and others, as appropriate, shall provide the
funding for Phase One of the project.
* Funding sources for subsequent phases shall be determined
after Phase One is completed.
Project Schedule
* Implementation of Phase One began in FY 1990/1991
* Schedule of subsequent phases to be determined.
~ 2.5: "Block #76 & #84 Redevelopment"
Background
These blocks, located between N.E. 1st. Avenue and the FEC
Railroad, between Atlantic Avenue and N.E. 1st. Street, are
adjacent to the Old School Square Cultural Arts Center. This
location makes this a principal area to take advantage of spin-
off activity generated by the Center. Additionally, this is one
of the few locations which may take advantage of $500,000 of
redevelopment seed money available under the Decade of Excellence
Bond. Both blocks contain structures in deteriorated condition
and uses which have a blighting influence on the surrounding area
and are inconsistent with the ultimate goals and proposed image
for the Pineapple Grove Neighborhood.
Project Objectives
* Eliminate the blighting influences within these blocks
* Redevelop the blocks to take advantage of its prime location
adjacent to Old School Square
* Increase the economic vitality of the CBD through the
attraction of new businesses
Project Description
* One or more redevelopment projects located within this two
block area which are compatible with Old School Square in
theme (i.e., arts, crafts, cultural and entertainment).
* Strong Pedestrian linkages to Old School Square, the
downtown and the Pineapple Grove Neighborhood will be
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established.
* Phase One of the project(s) shall be preliminary planning
and marketing (i.e., attracting one or more major tenants)
* The CRA may offer incentives (i.e., provision of parking and
off-site infrastructure) to attract major tenant(s)
* Subsequent Phases for the project(s) may include, but are
not limited to, the solicitation of RFP's from private
developers, selection of developer, design of the
project(s), acquisition of property and construction.
Project Participants and Administration
* The project(s) will be administered and coordinated by the
CRA
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
City of Delray Beach, DDA, Chamber of Commerce, Council of
100, possible Parking Authority, One or More Major Tenants
and the Project Developer(s).
Funding Sources
* The CRA and others, as appropriate, shall provide the
funding for Phase One of the project(s).
* Funding sources for subsequent phases shall be determined
after Phase One is completed.
* The CRA Subsidized Loan Program is available to provide
additional assistance to businesses who wish to make exterior
improvements
Project Schedule
* Begin Phase One in FY 1992/1993
* Schedule for subsequent phases to be determined
# 2.6: "South County Courthouse Expansion"
Background
The location of the South County Courthouse on West Atlantic
Avenue was originally seen by the City as a significant
opportunity to secure both public and private investment along
this important corridor. Due to its potential as a catalyst
project on the Avenue, the Courthouse became a cornerstone of the
1986 Community Redevelopment Plan. The City successfully lobbied
the County to locate the facility in the City in 1986. In its
1986 agreement with the County (see Appendix C), the City donated
6.8 acres of land for Phase I of the project and pledged, through
the CRA, to acquire and donate an adjacent block sometime after
1996 for a Phase II expansion of the facility.
The 8 million dollar South County Courthouse, Phase I,
opened in August, 1990. Although Phase II of the project has not
yet been programmed, through its inclusion in the County's 5-year
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Capital Improvements Program, the Community Redevelopment Agency
has already acquired several properties within the expansion
area. These include, the 7-Eleven/Coin Laundry (1987), a six-
unit Apartment Complex (1987) and Boca Auto Parts (1991).
Project Objectives
* Improve the physical appearance of West Atlantic Avenue
* Increase the level of activity in the area
* Create spin-off opportunities for private sector
redevelopment projects
* Acquire additional property adjacent to existing Courthouse
for expansion.
Project Description
* Increasing activity at the South County Courthouse is
anticipated to require facility expansion after 1996.
* The CRA's agreement with the County identifies the expansion
area to be located between S.W. 1st. and S.W. 2nd. Avenue.
* The CRA will acquire the private property in this area.
* The CRA will demolish the existing structures or retain and
manage the property until the County needs it, and then
demolish the existing structures and give the property to
the County.
* The County will construct the expansion of'the Courthouse
facilities.
* The CRA shall work with the City in the provision of
relocation housing for residents displaced by the expansion
Project Participants and Administration
* The County has sole discretion on if and when to expand the
facility.
* The CRA shall be the lead agency in the acquisition of the
property within the identified expansion area.
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
City of Delray Beach, and the Property Owners within the
expansion area
Fundinq Sources
* The County will fund the expansion of the Courthouse
facility.
* The CRA will provide funding for the property acquisition.
* Funding sources for the provision of relocation housing for
displaced residents are to be determined, but may include
the CRA, City and others as appropriate.
Project Schedule
* Acquisition of property by CRA began 1987.
* Implementation of Phase II construction by the County is to
be sometime after 1996.
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% 2.7: "Pineapple Grove Neighborhood Plan
Implementation"
Backqround
The preparation of the Pineapple Grove Neighborhood Plan was
authorized by the City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Element
Policy C-4.8. The draft document was prepared by the City's
Planning Department in close cooperation with the Pineapple Grove
Support Group. It is anticipated that this plan will be adopted
by the City in FY 1991/1992. The Neighborhood Plan will,
through successful execution of its implementation strategies,
help to create an appealing, mixed-use, village-like
neighborhood, characterized by arts and culture related
businesses and activities. The Plan presents an incremental and
evolutionary approach to revitalization. 'The neighborhood-wide
renaissance that is foreseen for Pineapple Grove will occur
through a public/private cooperative effort by means of several
simultaneous revitalization activities.
While, individual roles in the overall implementation of the
Neighborhood Plan have not yet been established, the Community
Redevelopment Agency has accepted a leadership role in several
specific elements of the Plan, such as the Banker's Row Project
and the revitalization of Pineapple Grove Way (N.E. 2nd Avenue).
These projects have already been defined and are included as
individual projects within this Community Redevelopment Plan.
CRA involvement in the implementation of other aspects of
the Neighborhood Plan may include a participatory role in the
provision of funding for selected redevelopment projects or
neighborhood improvement programs.
Program Objectives
* Demonstrate Public support of and commitment to the Plan as
an exercise in public/private cooperation.
* Provide the catalyst for spin-off private revitalization and
redevelopment efforts.
* Share in the funding of improvements as incentive for
private investment.
Program Description
* The Program shall be divided into two phases
* Phase 1 shall include the following elements:
- Identify priority items for funding and the appropriate
role of the City, the CRA, and the private sector in
implementing the Plan.
- Adoption of the Neighborhood Plan and Amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan and CRA Plan as appropriate
- Allocation of public funds as appropriate.
* Phase 2 shall include implementation of identified projects
and programs
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Program Participants and Administration
* The City Of Delray Beach shall be responsible for
programming the implementation of the Neighborhood Plan.
* The CRA may participate through the utilization of its
unique powers and financial resources as appropriate for
selected elements of the Plan.
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
"Pineapple Grove Support Group", DDA, Chamber of Commerce,
the Historic Preservation Board, and private development
interests.
Fundinq Sources
*- Overall, the private sector will provide the bulk of the
funding for the renaissance of the Neighborhood.
* The City, with possible assistance of the CRA, will initiate
the process through the provision of public funds for the
implementation of catalysts programs and projects.
* $500,000 is available through the Decade of Excellence Bond
for redevelopment seed money within a specified six block
area of the neighborhood, including Blocks 76 and 84.
* The CRA Subsidized Loan Program is available to provide
additional assistance to businesses and residents who wish
to improve exterior conditions of their property
Program Schedule
* Phase 1 to be completed in FY 1991/1992
* The schedule for phase 2 to be determined after phase 1 is
completed
~ 2.8: "Bankers Row Project Implementation"
Background
Banker's Row, the 200 block of NE 1st Avenue is a downtown
residential block which includes single family, rear guest
cottages, and some home-occupation uses. The block is located
within the Old School Square Historic Arts District which
includes most of the City's oldest homes. Banker's Row includes
16 of these historic (built before 1940) residences.
This project was born when, under the auspices of the
Historic Preservation Board and the City's Planning Department,
application was made to the Florida Department of State, Division
of Historical Resources for a Preservation Grant. A $24,000
planning grant was awarded by the State with provisions for the
City to allocate a matching share toward the project. The
project has three separate but related components. These are: a
study and evaluation of the historic significance of the Banker's
Row block and an analysis of the architecture of its structures;
the preparation of a streetscape design plan, architectural
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design guidelines, and lot development guidelines; and the
creation of a planning program for the private property owners of
Bankers Row. The project was culminated by the preparation of a
document entitled, "BANKERS ROW - A PROGRAM FOR RE-USE &
RESTORATION"
Project Objectives
* Preserve the historic structures.
* Revive the historic character of Banker's Row.
* Improve and enhance economic conditions through some
appropriate conversions of individual properties to
home occupations or nonresidential use.
Project Description
* The City shall initiate the appropriate amendments to its
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations in order
to accommodate the Program.
* Formation of a Banker's Row Neighborhood Association
* Streetscape and Parking Lot improvements including
acquisition of parking lot site.
* Individual property improvements will be made in
accordance with Master Development Plan, at the discretion
and timing of the property owners; however, the improvements
are required at the time of changing from a single family or
home occupation use to any other category of use.
Project Participants and Administration
* The City of Delray be responsible for overall implementation
of the Program.
* The CRA shall through an agreement with the property owners
take the lead and contribute funds toward implementation of
the streetscape/parking lot improvements in accordance with
the Master Plan.
* In addition to paying a portion of the streetscape costs,
including engineering, the property owners shall be
responsible for improvement of their individual properties.
* The Historic Preservation Board shall review improvements or
modifications which affect the exterior of any structures.
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA shall provide the funds for parking lot property
acquisition and improvement costs
* The CRA shall provide a portion of the funds for
implementation of the streetscape improvements
* The property owners, through an association, shall provide
the remaining portion of the streetscape improvement and
engineering cost.
* The property owners shall be solely responsible for any
improvements made to their individual properties.
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* Property owners may qualify for participation in the CRA's
Subsidized Loan Program
* The City of Delray Beach will provide funding for landscape
design and the design/construction of water supply lines
Pro~ect Schedule
* Implementation of streetscape/parking lot improvements,
including site acquisition in FY 1991/1992.
# 2.9: "Pineapple Grove Way Revitalization Program"
Backqround
This program represents the implementation of several
strategies contained within the Pineapple Grove Neighborhood
Plan. It is also an expansion of previous City and CRA efforts
to improve the environment along the major retail corridor of the
Neighborhood. In August, 1989, the City Commission approved a
streetscape program for Pineapple Grove Way. Improvements
included the creation of landscape intersection nodes, street
trees within the sidewalks, and four pods to accommodate
previously commissioned sculptures.
In 1990, as an outgrowth of the City's program, the CRA
funded the preparation of a prototype design for the 100 block of
Pineapple Grove Way, including additional streetscape and facade
improvements. When the block design was completed, preliminary
estimates indicated that the overall construction cost of the
proposed improvements would be very expensive. Although the
neighborhood was generally enthusiastic and supportive of the
plan, the downturn in the economic climate of the early 90's,
made it impossible for the CRA to secure the required financial
commitments from the businesses within the 100 block to
participate in the program. Subsequently, the CRA was forced to
put the project on hold.
In March 1991, the City indicated that the budget for its
streetscape project would not allow the use of paver blocks at
the intersection nodes as originally anticipated. The CRA then
amended its Redevelopment Plan to include the project and
allocated $10,000 for paver block installation. Construction of
the improvements was begun in October 1991.
Program Objectives
* Physical and economic revitalization of Pineapple Grove Way
* Create an epicenter for future spin off revitalization
efforts within the neighborhood.
Program Description
* The Program is divided into two Phases
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* Phase 1 shall include the following elements:
- Organization of a "Pineapple Grove Way Merchants and
Business Property Owners Association.
- CRA assistance to the above group to develop and
implement a marketing program to attract new businesses
which are compatible with the overall theme of the area
(i.e arts, crafts, entertainment and education).
Securing tenants for large vacant buildings shall be 1st
priority.
- The CRA shall work with the City and the above group to
develop a strategy for attracting private and public
educational institutions. (Identified as Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Element Policy C-4.6)
- Development of a plan to relocate nonconforming or
incompatible land uses
- Work with Publix to meet its expansion needs or find
suitable site for relocation. (Note: if Publix moves,
then assist in finding a suitable replacement for
existing space)
- Work with the Post Office in its relocation efforts
- Develop a program to increase security.
- Develop a program to reduce loitering and assist the
homeless.
- Develop a Beautification Plan for the 1st four blocks of
Pineapple Grove Way, including additional streetscape and
facade improvements. (Note: this project may involve the
refinement and expansion of the prototype block design.)
* Phase 2 shall include the following elements: - Implement Security Program
- Implement anti-loitering and homeless assistance program
- Implement Beautification Plan
Proqram Participants and Administration
* The CRA shall administer and coordinate the program.
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
City of Delray Beach, the Chamber of Commerce, Pineapple
Grove Support Group and Other Private Property Owners.
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA and others, as appropriate, shall provide funding
for Phase 1
* Funding sources for Phase 2 shall be determined.
* The CRA Subsidized Loan Program is available to provide
additional assistance to businesses and residents who wish
to improve exterior conditions of their property
program Schedule
* Implementation of Phase 1 to begin in FY 1991/1992
* Implementation of Phase 2 to be determined
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f 2.10: "Municipal Tennis Center Rehabilitation"
Background
The existing municipal tennis courts are in poor condition
and in need of major rehabilitation. Given the substantial
amount of work necessary to renew the courts, this is a prime
opportunity to upgrade the complex with better linkages to the
Community Center, adequate parking and the West Atlantic Avenue
corridor. Additionally, there is a need to improve the overall
visual appearance of the courts with increased landscaping and
appropriate buffering of adjacent roadways. The upgraded Center,
may also include the old fire station # 1 site, which would give
the property a corner location on N.W. 1st Avenue and West
Atlantic, and provide an opportunity to add a proshop, a passive
park and a grandstand court for major events, if feasible.
Project Objectives
* Upgrade of the existing Municipal Tennis Center
Project Description
* The Project is divided into two Phases:
* Phase 1 will include, but is not limited to the following:
- Determination of the feasibility of a grandstand tennis
court to host major events
- Determination of the feasibility of a Tennis Camp
- Marketing to attract a major tournament to the Center
- Design of the center
- Amendment of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the CRA
Plan to include this project for capital expenditures
* Phase two shall include acquisition of additional property
if needed and the construction phase of the project
Project Participants and Administration
* The project will be coordinated by the CRA through close
participation of the City of Delray Beach
* Other participants include, but are not limited to, Design
Professionals and Construction Contractors
Funding Sources
* The CRA and others, as appropriate, shall provide the
funding for Phase One of the project.
* Funding for subsequent phases shall be determined after
Phase One is completed.
Pro~ect Schedule
* Phase 1 to begin in FY 1991/1992
* Schedule for Phase 2 to be determined following completion
of Phase 1
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~ 2.11: "N. Federal Highway Land Use Transition Program"
Backqround
The North Federal Highway Corridor is a major entrance to
Delray Beach; therefore, many visitors experience it as a visual
first impression of the City. In its current condition, this
corridor presents a poor visual impression of the entire area.
In general, the properties fronting along Federal Highway are
used for small-scale strip commercial development with little
sense of order. Additionally, due to age and obsolescence, there
are a substantial number of structures which require major
renovation and/or demolition; have inadequate parking facilities
and have a negative economic impact and blighting influence on
the area.
In November, 1991, the City Commission reached a consensus
that the CRA consider means to improve the corridor. This
program is in response to the City's request.
Proqram Objectives
* Improve the visual appearance of the corridor
* Reduce and eliminate marginal and inappropriate land uses.
* Direct smaller business operations to more concentrated
area.
Program Description
* The Program is divided into two Phases
* Phase 1 shall include the following element:
- Inventory properties and identify substandard, marginal
and non-conforming commercial uses along the North
Federal Highway corridor.
* Phase 2 shall include the following: - Acquire and land bank properties
- Consolidate properties and sell for redevelopment as
larger scale commercial or residential projects.
Program Participants and Administration
* The CRA will administer and coordinate the program.
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County (for unincorporated
pockets), Florida Department of Transportation (controls
US-i) and Individual Property and Business Owners
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA will provide the funding for Phase 1 of the program
* Funding sources for phase two to be determined
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Project Schedule
* Phase one: Implementation in FY 1991/1992
* Phase two: Implementation schedule to be determined
after completion of phase one.
~ 2.12: "Old School Square Cultural Center"
Background
Beginning in late 1985, a group of concerned citizens
established a task force to save the old schools, which the Palm
Beach County School Board had planned to abandon. The 4 acre
site of the Delray Beach Elementary School, containing two school
buildings, a 350 seat auditorium and a gymnasium seemed to have
potential, not only as an important historic preservation
project, but also as an arts center benefitting Delray Beach and
the surrounding communities. The Historical Society established
a committee to establish the possibility of restoring all or a
portion of the school complex and to locate a historical museum
within the school.
The committee, now Old School Square, Inc. reported its
findings to the City Commission in 1987 and recommended the
restoration of the facility and development of an art and
cultural center. A professional feasibility study was prepared
and determined the project to be feasible. Hence, engineering
surveys of the existing buildings and building plans were
prepared and the restoration project began in 1988.
The on-going restoration and development of the 6.6 million
dollar center has become a source of pride to Delray Beach
residents. Serving as the centerpiece of the Atlantic Avenue
Business Corridor from 1-95 to A-l-A, the center which opened in
1990, now includes a museum, gift shop, community meeting room
and a visual arts center/gallery. In the fall of 1992, when
renovations are completed on the 1925 building, fronting on
Swinton Avenue, the complex will also host theatre productions,
concerts, ballets and classes. The Arcade of Old School Square,
the last phase of the project, is planned for outdoor exhibits,
concerts, festivals, large parties, and "Sunday in the Park" type
entertainment for the enjoyment of the entire community.
Project Objectives
* Establish a strong cultural identity in Delray Beach
* Promote Arts and cultural activities as a means to foster
increased economic development within the city center
* Provide a cornerstone for the revitalization and
redevelopment of the Atlantic Avenue Business Corridor and
the Pineapple Grove Neighborhood.
* Create an attraction for both tourist and residents to the
area.
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Project Description
* Restoration of 1913 school building as museum and visual
arts center
* Restoration of 1926 school building as performance arts
center and theatre
* Restoration of the 1925 gymnasium as a meeting hall
* Addition of an arcade for outdoor exhibits, concerts, etc.
Project Participants and Administration
* Administration and coordination of the project is by Old
School Square, Inc.
* Other participants in the project include, but are not
limited to, the State of Florida, the City of Delray Beach,
the CRA, Delray Beach Historical Society and Private
Citizens
Funding Sources
* The City of Delray Beach has contributed the bulk of the
money toward this projects with over 4 million dollars
invested.
* The State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs has
contributed funds toward the project.
* Private donations have also been an important source of
funding
* The CRA will provide funding sources through loan
guarantees, loans or grants to facilitate restoration of the
1926 building as an important component of the center.
Project Schedule
* Complete the restoration of 1926 building in 1991-1992
~ 2.13: "Mount Olive Redevelopment"
Background
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, which is located at
the southwest corner of NW 1st Street and NW 4th Avenue, lies
within "Redevelopment Area #1" as defined by the City of Delray
Beach Comprehensive Plan. This section of West Atlantic Avenue
is in the midst of a major redevelopment effort including the
newly constructed Police Station and South County Courthouse and
other current projects such as Peach Umbrella Plaza and Fire
Station #1. Since the church already owns a substantial portion
of Block 28, it is in a favorable position to provide a positive
boost to the city's ongoing redevelopment efforts. The church's
goals for redevelopment include expansion of its existing
building with increased parking and the addition of a church
supported community center and an elderly housing project.
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Mount Olive has already submitted plans to the City for
expansion of the Church, additional parking and upgrading its
existing parking lots. The large size of its congregation
necessitates the provision of substantial parking for Sunday
services. This presents an opportunity to utilize the parking
for other purposes during the week thus increasing the overall
redevelopment potential of the area.
Project Objectives
* Removal of slum and blighted conditions
* Provision of additional parking opportunities for Peach
Umbrella Plaza and the surrounding area. This may enable
expansion of Peach Umbrella Plaza
* Provision of church supported elderly housing
* Provision of additional community recreational facilities by
the church
* Revival of the historic significance of the area
Project Description
* The redevelopment project area may include, but is not
limited to portions of Blocks 20, 28 and 36.
* Expansion of the church and parking facilities
* Construction of additional features or expansion of the
monument area to commemorate the historical importance of
the area
* The construction of elderly housing units
* The construction of a church community center
* The project shall be divided into two or more phases
* Phase 1 shall include planning, marketing and economic
feasibility
* Subsequent phases may include, but are not limited to,
property acquisition and construction
Project Participants and Administration
* The Church, through close cooperation with the CRA shall
take the lead role in the redevelopment effort.
* The CRA may participate through utilization of its unique
powers and financial resources as it deems appropriate to
implement the project.
* Other participants in the project may include, but are not
limited to, the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Merchants
Association, the West Atlantic Property Owners Association,
and Churches United
Funding Sources
* The Church, CRA and others, as appropriate shall provide the
funding for phase 1 of the project
* Funding for subsequent phases shall be determined after
phase 1 is completed
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Project Schedule
* Phase I to begin in FY 1991/1992
* Schedule for subsequent phases to be determined
# 2.14: "Downtown Core Improvement Program"
Background
The downtown core, between Swinton Avenue and the
Intracoastal Waterway, has been in the midst of a major
revitalization effort for several years. The Atlantic Avenue
Beautification Project has contributed to the overall charm and
appeal of the area for the pedestrian shopper. Other projects
for the area contained within this CRA Plan or the City's
Comprehensive Plan are geared to stimulate additional investment
in the downtown by improving marketability.
This program is designed to build upon previous efforts and
set the stage for future initiatives to improve the downtown core
as a center of business and social activity.
Program Objectives
* Provide economic stimulation and increase investment in the
downtown core
* Increase nighttime activity
* Improve visual appearance of existing structures and
pedestrian accesses to parking areas
* Create a stronger relationship between parking areas and
destinations for downtown workers and visitors
* Improve perceptions of nighttime safety for downtown
visitors
Program Description
* The program shall be divided into two phases
* Phase 1 shall include the following elements: - Creation of a "Mainstreet Program"
- Creation of a Downtown Historic District
- Development of a uniform sign program for the District
- Coordinate with DDA to develop a downtown management
program with a full-time manager
- Develop a Design Plan to improve pedestrian access to
parking through alleyways, including landscaping,
lighting, signage and special paving to denote rear shop
entrances
- Prepare Architectural Plans for renovation of the Bridge
Tender House on the Atlantic Avenue Bridge.
- Designation of a downtown valet parking zone for
nighttime activities
- Creation of a downtown sidewalk vendors program including
license requirements and provisions for both temporary
and permanent structures
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* Phase 2 shall include the construction of physical
improvements detailed by the planning efforts in Phase 1 and
may include property acquisition for parking expansion or
other improvements if necessary.
Program Participants and Administration
* The CRA shall administer and coordinate the program
* Other participants in the program may include, but are not
limited to, the City of Delray Beach, DDA, Atlantic Avenue
Association, Chamber of Commerce and the Council of 100
Funding Sources
* The CRA, DDA and others, as appropriate shall provide the
funding for Phase 1 of the project
* Funding for subsequent phases shall be determined after
Phase 1 is completed
Program Schedule
* Phase 1 to begin in 1992
* Schedule for subsequent phases to be determined
C. GROUP "3": CO~I~IT~ I~PRO%]~I~I~T
~ 3.1: "CRA Subsidized Loan Program"
Backqround
After receiving various proposals from a number of banks
relative to providing low interest loans for private residential
and commercial property improvements as part of their obligations
under the Community Reinvestment act, the CRA Board decided to
request specific proposals and interest rates. The intent was to
develop a pool of money from one or more banks which could be
used to provide loans to Community Redevelopment Area residents.
As an incentive and inducement for property owners to improve and
upgrade their property, the CRA decided to assist them by buying
down the interest and making no-interest loans available through
the lending institutions.
On August 27, 1990 the CRA board amended its Community
Redevelopment Plan through Resolution No. 90-A to provide for the
implementation of the program to subsidize the interest on loans
used to enhance or upgrade the exterior of privately owned
properties within the Community Redevelopment Area. This action
was further supported through adoption of Resolution No. 86-90 by
the City Commission.
After development of the criteria for the program and
negotiations with the lending institution, the CRA entered into
an agreement with First Union National Bank as the lender and the
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City of Delray Beach as the dispersing agent. The program
originally called for a maximum CRA commitment for FY 90/91 of
$100,000 to fund the program.
To reinforce lnvestiment within current CRA redevelopment
projects, the program is being expanded in 1992 to provide loans
for new businesses, or for landlords who wish to make interior
building improvements in preparation to lease space to business
tenants.
Program Objectives
* To enhance the physical appearance of the CRA District
* To eliminate and prevent the spread of slum and blighted
conditions
* Create incentive for spin-off investment within the Area.
* Increase investment within current CRA projects
* Stimulate new business activity
Program Description
* Loan pool at 0% interest available as follows:
- to residents and businesses of the CRA to make exterior
property improvements;
* - to businesses within current CRA projects to provide
start up capital or to make interior improvements; and,
- to landlords/building owners within current CRA projects
to make interior improvements in preparation for lease to
business tenants.
* Implementation of improvements to be administered by City
Community Improvements Department.
* The CRA Board will maintain Policy guidelines regarding loan
limits, project eligibility and list of qualified
improvements
~rogram Participants and Administration
* The program will be administered and coordinated by the CRA
* Other participants include: one or more Financial Lending
Institutions, Loan applicants, and the City of Delray Beach
Funding Sources
* The CRA provided an initial $100,000 allocation FY 1990/1991
* Additional funding to be provided at a maximum of $100,000
per year from FY1991/1992 through FY 1995/1996 on an as-
needed basis to maintain the loan pool.
Program Schedule
* The Program was implemented in FY 1990/1991
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~ 3.2: "Site Development Assistance Program"
Background
In 1991, the City of Delray Beach requested that the CRA
provide funds for the removal and relocation of power poles,
which due to the design of the Walgreens redevelopment project
would obstruct on-site traffic flow. Although the City has its
own program to accomplish this action, it was felt that the CRA
should pay since the project was located within the Community
Redevelopment Area and the CRA would receive substantial benefits
from the project in TIF revenues. The CRA agreed and
subsequently amended its Redevelopment Plan to include a program
for the removal of power poles and other obstructions from
travelways within the Community Redevelopment Area. At that
time, the program funding was limited to $3,500 which was the
cost of the Walgreens project.
In order to assist private sector redevelopment efforts, the
CRA is now expanding its program. Through an annual allocation
of funds, the CRA may now provide limited assistance for site
development on a case-by case basis for private development and
redevelopment projects, including site design and engineering.
Program Objectives
* Encourage private redevelopment initiatives by providing
financial assistance to CRA selected development and
redevelopment projects within the Community Redevelopment
Area.
Program Description
* Use of the allocated funds for individual projects shall be
solely at the discretion of the CRA.
Program Participants and Administration
* The program will be administered by the CRA.
* Other participants may include, but are not limited to, the
City of Delray Beach and Project Developers.
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA will provide the funding for the program.
* Program allocations shall be determined annually during the
budget process at the discretion of the CRA, but shall not
exceed $20,000 per fiscal year.
Program Schedule
* Program to be implemented in FY 1991/1992.
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# 3.3: "Community Activities Sponsorship Program"
Background
Since its creation, in 1985, the Community Redevelopment
Agency has been asked to participate in and/or provide funding
for a number of community events and projects. Since the
programs and projects of the CRA have a direct impact on the
residents of the district, the problems, needs and desires of the
people are an important component in the project decision-making
process of the CRA. Therefore, it is important to maintain an
open line of communication between the agency and the residents.
Expenditures for community projects and events which further the
goals of the CRA are necessary from time to time in order to
maintain and promote the CRA's role in community redevelopment.
Program Objectives
* Maintain a positive and involved role within the community.
* Further the goals of the CRA through participation
Program Description
* Promote and sponsor community events, projects and programs
which will lead to stabilization and expansion of the
economic environment within commercial areas, revitalization
and rehabilitation of the existing housing supply or further
other basic goals of the CRA.
Program Participants and Administration
* The project will be administered by the CRA.
* Other participants include various Community Groups and
Organizations.
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA will provide the funding for the program.
* .Program allocations shall be determined annually during the
budget process at the discretion of the CRA but shall not
exceed $10,000 per fiscal year.
program Schedule
* Program implemented FY 1991/1992
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~ 3.4: "Delray Beach Trolley System"
Background
In 1985, the Atlantic Avenue Task Force presented a report
to the City Commission which outlined a listed of proposed
physical improvements along the Atlantic Avenue Corridor. One of
the improvements discussed was the use of a tram system to
connect the downtown area to A1A. The notion of a downtown
shuttle was furthered in the City's Comprehensive Plan, which
states that the City will develop a program in FY 91/92 for an
in-town shuttle system which links the rail stations, the central
business district and the beach.
It is hoped that development of a trolley system will
significantly bolster downtown revitalization efforts. By
providing a direct link to the rail station and the beach, the
trolley will greatly increase the accessibility of the downtown
to the residential neighborhoods east of 1-95 and others who may
wish to utilize the Tri-Rail system for a day at the beach, to
visit Old School Square or to shop in downtown Delray. In 1991,
the DDA tentatively endorsed the idea when it agreed to assist
the CRA and the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce to
determine the feasibility of the proposed system.
Project Objectives
* Develop an alternative means of transportation between the
Tri-rail station and the beach along Atlantic Avenue.
* Increase market appeal of the downtown, both to visitors and
to new business
Project Description
* Phase One of the project shall be the preparation of a
feasibility study for the proposed system
* The work program for subsequent phases will be based upon
the results of Phase One
Project Participants and Administration
* The project study will be developed jointly by the City,
CRA, DDA and the Chamber of Commerce.
* The CRA shall take the lead role in setting up the system
Fundinq Sources
* Phase one will be funded by the CRA
* Funding for Phase Two to be determined.
Project Schedule
* Phase One to be implemented FY 1991/1992
* Schedule for Phase 2 to be determined following completion
of Phase 1
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% 3.5: "Business Rental Subsidy Program"
Background
Increasing economic activity within the Community
Redevelopment Area is a major objective of the overall Community
Redevelopment Program. Investments by the CRA which result in
increased business opportunities have positive impacts on
employment, the tax base, and the physical environment, all of
which are positive steps toward the elimination of slum and
blighted conditions.
The purpose of the "Business Rental Subsidy Program" is to
provide additional stimulus for new business development within
the Community Redevelopment Area. The program will encourage and
assist new businesses by providing a rental subsidy for the first
year of multi-year leases. This provides a boost for businesses
during the crucial 1st year of operation, as well as, helping to
eliminate some of the vacant commercial space within the area.
Project Objectives
* Provide economic stimulation to the area
* Increase business opportunities
* Increase employment opportunities
* Decrease unoccupied commercial space within the area
* Prevent the spread of slum and blighted conditions
Project Description
* The CRA Board will maintain policy guidelines regarding
subsidy limits and eligibility requirements
* Although at the discretion of the CRA, generally the subsidy
shall not be given when total rent, including subsidy, shall
exceeds the fair market rent for the area.
* Although the CRA shall make its decision on a case-by-case
basis, generally the subsidy shall not be given for uses
which are non-conforming with regards to the City's Land
Development Regulations.
* Although at the discretion of the CRA Board, generally the
subsidy shall only be given to those businesses which
reinforce and further the redevelopment strategy and goals
for the geographic sub-area in which they are located.
Program Participants and Administration
* The program will be administered and coordinated by the CRA
* Other participants include landlords and tenants
Fundinq Sources
* The CRA will provide an initial $50,000 allocation for FY
1991/1992
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* If the CRA Board determines that the 1st year of the program
is successful, additional funding will be determined
annually from FY1992/1993 through FY 1995/1996
Program Schedule
* The Program is to be implemented in FY 1991/1992
IV. Pro,razor Requlatorylctlons
The following section describes the changes to existing City
regulations that will be required to implement the Community
Redevelopment Plan. Unless otherwise described below or on
Figure 5, building height, density, setbacks, and site
development requirements are intended to remain as they presently
exist in the various City zoning districts and future land uses,
including "Open Space" are to be consistent with the City's
Future Land Use Plan and the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use
Element policies.
A. Comprehensive Plan A~enchaents
1. Amend the Future Land Use Plan to change the land use
of a portion of sub-area #8 to Industrial. Add
policies to the Future Land Use Element to restrict
development of the above property to uses which are
non-impacting on the adjacent wellfield.
2. Add or amend policies to increase the allowable
residential development within the CBD to 30 units per
acre.
3. Add policies to expand use opportunities within the
area designated as the "Pineapple Grove Business Park"
within the GAE application.
4. Amend L.U.E. Policy # C-4.3 to make the CRA the lead
agency in the preparation of the CBD Development Plan.
5. Amend the Traffic Element to allow lower Level of
Service on City roadways indicated in the GAE.
B. Amendments to the Land Develolmaent Regulations
1. Rezone the property indicated in sub-area #8 to
Industrial. Include use restrictions to protect the
wellfield.
2. Amend applicable sections to allow redevelopment of
residential projects or the residential component of
mixed-use projects to a maximum of 30 units per acre,
within the CBD.
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3. Amend the CBD district regulations to allow certain
light industrial uses within the area designated as the
"Pineapple Grove Business Park" within the GAE "Village
Center Scenario".
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Increase Allowable
,.~: ~~_ Residential Density
~ ' Designate for
Industrial Use
REGULATORY ACTIONS
¢OM~JNITY REDEVELOPMENT I~..&N FIGURE
V. The Cost of Redevelolx~enZ
The following table contains an estimate of total public
cost to the City, the CRA or other agencies of the City for
redevelopment projects/programs and for capital improvements
within the Community Redevelopment Area. Cost projections for
on-going long term programs are given for a five-year time period
only and will be amended accordingly as this plan is continually
updated.
Table 4-1
ESTIMATED PUBLIC COST OF
REDEVELOPMENT ANDCAPITAL IMPROVEME~TPI~-ECTS
PROJEC~NANE PUBLIC(X~T
1. PEACH UMBRELLA PLAZA ******************* $ 350,000
2. INFILL HOUSING PROGRAM (1) ************* $ 600,000
3. DOWNTOWN ANCHOR WITH PARKING *********** $ 5,000,000
4. DOWNTOWN CINEMA AND MIXED USE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ****************** $ 3,000,000
5. BLOCK #76 & #84 REDEVELOPMENT ********** $ 2,000,000
6. COURTHOUSE EXPANSION (PHASE II) ******** $ 500,000
7. PINEAPPLE GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD
a. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ***************** $ 1,000,000
b. BANKER'S ROW ************************ $ 190,000
c. PINEAPPLE GROVE WAY STREETSCAPE ***** $ 140,000
d. PINEAPPLE GROVE WAY REVITALIZATION ** $ 250,000
8. MUNICIPAL TENNIS CENTER REHAB. ********* $ 5,000,000
9. N. FED. HWY. LAND USE TRANSITION (1) *** $ 100,000
10. OLD SCHOOL SQUARE ********************** $ 500,000
11. MOUNT OLIVE REDEVELOPMENT ************** $ 150,000
12. DOWNTOWN CORE IMPROVEMENT ************** $ 500,000
13. CRA SUBSIDIZED LOAN PROGRAM (1)
******** $ 500,000
14. BUSINESS RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM (1)
**** $ 250,000
15. DELRAY BEACH TROLLEY SYSTEM (1) ******** $ 530,000
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Table 4-1
ESTINATED PUBLIC COST OF
REDEVELOPI~.,NT AND CAPITAL I]~[PRO~ PROJECTS
(con't)
PROJECT NANE PUBLIC COST
16. VETERAN'S PARK IMPROVEMENTS ************ $ 881,000
17. CURRIE COMMONS PARK IMPROVEMENTS ******* $ 391,500
18. POMPEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS *************** $ 110,000
19. STREET RECONSTRUCTIONS ***************** $ 3,749,000
20. 4-LANE 10TH STREET ********************* $ 2,000,000
21. CBD ALLEYWAY IMPROVEMENTS ************** $ 1,000,000
22. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTIONS ***************** $ 148,000
23. ATLANTIC AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION
(EAST OF INTRACOASTAL) ************** $ 1,000,000
24. ATLANTIC AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION
(SWINTON TO 1-95) ******************* $ 200,000
25. SWINTON AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION ********** $ 500,000
26. NORTHWEST AREA DRAINAGE **************** $ 2,000,000
27. N. FEDERAL HWY. WATER/SEWER ************ $ 1,666,000
28. DEL IDA TRAFFIC CIRCLE REMOVAL ********* $ 35,000
29. FIRE HEADQUARTERS & NEW STATION #1 ***** $ 2,824,000
30. SPADY ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ************** $ 500,000
31. CDBG PROGRAM (1) *********************** $ 1,250,000
32. CITY HOUSING PROGRAMS (1) ************** $ 1,361,000
33. CEMETERY ENTRANCE ROAD ***************** $ 127t000
'I'O'I'AL $ 40,302,500
(1)
Program cost for five years
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VI. Sources of Redevelol~ent FundZnq and Flnancinq
The following section provides a general review of potential
sources of funding for redevelopment programs, and a description
of the funding sources applicable to each of the improvements or
projects identified in the plan. In general, a variety of
financing options are presently available to the Community
Redevelopment Agency and the City of Delray Beach. Among these
are the following:
A. Tax Increment Revenues
.Tax Increment Revenue is typically the major source of
funding for redevelopment projects undertaken under the State of
Florida Community Redevelopment Act. This increment, which is
determined annually, is equal to 95% of the difference between:
the amount of ad valorem taxes levied each year by each
applicable taxing authority on taxable real property within the
Community Redevelopment Area; and, the amount of ad valorem taxes
that would have been produced by the current millage rates prior
to establishment of the Redevelopment Trust Fund. Both of these
amounts are exclusive of debt service millage of the taxing
authorities.
The ability of the Community Redevelopment Agency to utilize
this funding method requires two key actions:
* The establishment of a redevelopment trust fund as
required by FS 163.387 as the repository for increment
tax funds, and;
* The provision, by ordinance of the City, for the
funding of the redevelopment trust fund for the
duration of the Community Redevelopment Plan.
B. Redevelopment Revenue Bonds
The provisions of F.S.163.385 allow the City of Delray Beach
or Community Redevelopment Agency to issue "Revenue Bonds" to
finance redevelopment actions, with the security for such bonds
being based on the "anticipated assessed valuation of the
completed community redevelopment." In this way, the additional
annual taxes generated within the Community Redevelopment Area,
the "tax increment", is used to finance the long term bond debt.
Prior to the issuance of long term revenue bonds, the City or
Community Redevelopment Agency may issue bond anticipation notes
to provide up-front funding for redevelopment actions until
sufficient tax increment funds are available to amortize a bond
issue.
C. General Revenue Bonds
For the purposes of financing redevelopment actions, The
City of Delray may also issue General Obligation Bonds. These
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bonds are secured by debt service millage on the real property
within the City and must receive voter approval. The existing
"Decade of Excellence Program", which includes may redevelopment
initiatives, is funded, in part, by a 21.5 million dollar 1990
General Obligation Bond.
D. Special Assessment DistrActs
The City of Delray Beach could also establish special
assessment districts for the purpose of funding various
improvements within an area or for the construction of a
particular project. Typically these types of funds are utilized
in downtown areas to fund sidewalk or other streetscape
improvements. "The Downtown Development Authority" is one such
special district which has participated in many programs to
improve the character and marketability of the downtown core.
E. Co~,unityDevelolmment Block Grants (CDBG)
The City of Delray Beach has been receiving CDBG funding
directly from the Federal Government. Since 1985, $2,794,000 in
grant funds have been received to improve the area designated as
the Community Development Target Area. The CDBG monies are
committed to demolition of substandard housing units, housing
rehab assistance, home ownership assistance within the target
area which includes much of the Community Redevelopment Area.
Over 99% of the total funds expended have been for the benefit of
low and moderate income residents. Given the City's goal to
improve housing opportunities and the existing housing stock for
low and moderate income residents, approximately $1,385,000 or
50% of the CDBG grant funds have been used to rehabilitate 80
owner-occupied housing units within the target area.
F. Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRS)
Industrial revenue bonds may be used to finance industrial,
and some commercial projects. The primary emphasis on such
projects is the creation of jobs, and as a consequence
speculative ventures are not normally financed by this means.
Such bonds are typically issued by the County, with repayment
pledged against the revenues of the private enterprise being
funded. IRB's are tax exempt and consequently are typically 3
percentage points below prevailing interest rates. Such
financing has been used effectively in South Florida.
G. Land Sales/Leases
Acquisition of property, and its preparation for development
are powers available to the Community Development Agency under
provisions of F.S. 163. The resale or leasing of such land to
private developers can provide another source of income within
the Community Redevelopment Area.
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H. Contributions and Grants
Voluntary contributions by private companies, foundations
and individuals is a potential source of income to the Community
Redevelopment Agency. Although such contributions may only
account for a small portion of redevelopment costs, they do
provide opportunities for community participation with positive
promotional benefits.
I. Urban Develo~ent Action Grants (ODAG)
This is one of several grant programs at the Federal level
designed to fund private development through leveraged public
investment. The Auburn Trace Project in the southwest section of
the Community Redevelopment Area was partially funded through
this type of grant. Due to cutbacks in Federal funding and the
anticipated scale of redevelopment in the City of Delray Beach,
this is not considered a strong source of funds at this time.
J. Enterprise Zone Investment Incentives
The Enterprise Zone Program of the State of Florida provides
for the creation of special Enterprise Zones in the State, in
which corporate and sales tax benefits are given to businesses
that invest in the designated areas. Although not a way of
directly raising money for redevelopment actions, the Enterprise
Zone is intended to provide incentives for private economic
development within the selected areas. The City of Delray Beach
has an established Enterprise Zone which contains a major portion
of the Community Redevelopment Area.
¥II. Revenue Projections
Table 4-2 provides a five-year projection of revenues
available for CRA redevelopment programs. Based on estimates of
the current property valuations, and assuming the historic annual
increase of 2.87 percent in these valuations, together with new
construction, it is estimated that the total tax increment
revenue generated by the redevelopment area may be approximately
$ 4.2 million over the next five year period. This estimate is
believed to be conservative since it does not include revenues
generated by the redevelopment projects described in this plan.
These projects will increase the total tax increment as they are
completed and entered on the tax rolls.
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VIII. Five-Year Redevelopment Proqra~andFundinqAllocations
This section of the Community Redevelopment Plan provides a
five-year funding program for the Planning, Redevelopment and
Community Improvement programs & projects which were previously
Identified within the Plan. Nany allocations for Individual
projects include funding for planning only and are Identified as
such. Since allocations for Implementation are not generally
made until project planning ts complete, an overall "Project
Implementation" allocation is Included within the five-year
program. Project-specific funding allocations wil! be identified
for each project when brought forward for actual implementation
and the plan amended accordingly.
T~ble 4-3
FIVE YEAR REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
& FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
FISCAL YEAR
# PROJECT NAME 91/92I 92/93 ] 93/94I 94/95I 95/96
PLANNING
LI GAE S3,680
1.2 W. Atlantic Ave. Rodev. Plan
L4 M3ster ParkJn~ Pro[ram $$,000 ,,
2.1 Peach Umbrella Plaza $30,000
2.~ InffU Homlns Pro.am $1~1,000 $116,000 $116,0~0 $116,000 $116,000
2.3 Downtown Anch~ with ParianS ,
L4 Downtown Cinema l~xed U~ Propc~ $235,0~0
2~ Bk~4 76 & 84 Redevek~nent $5,000
L{ Bankers Row $188,000
L~ Pineapple Oro~ Way Rcv~talizat{ou $5,000 $5,000
Lie Municipal Tennis Center Rehab.
2.11 N. Federal Hwy. Transition Program * ·
~a2 o~s~s~
2.1~ Mount Olive Redevelopment, ·
2.t4 Downtown Oxe Imminent $,,1~,000
COMMUNITY IIVIPROVEMENT
3.1 CRA Subsidiz~i Loan Projram $100,000 $100,0(]0 $100,000 ' $½00,000 $100, .000
~ Site Development A.m~stance $~,000 ~,000 $5,000 ~{~,000 $$,000
PROJECT,, IMI~.~IENTATIO,,N FUND
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Part Five:
Goals, Objectives
and Policies
PART FIVE: GOAI~, OBJECTIVES ~ POLICIES
GOAL AREA "A" THE COIOflJNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SHeik. col~nft~
To NAINTAIN AND ENHANCE ITS ~ PROJECt~ IN
ACCORDANCE WITH I~S ADOPTED REVELOPMEI~ PLAN
OBJECTIVE A-l:
The Community Redevelopment Agency shall prepare and
maintain a Redevelopment Plan containing a list of short
and long-range programs.
POLICY A-i.I: All Community Redevelopment Activities included in
this Plan which are financed by tax increment revenues shall be
completed within 30 years of the adoption date of the Plan.
POLICY A-1.2: The Community Redevelopment Plan shall be kept
up-to-date. All current programs and projects shall be evaluated
at least once yearly.
POLICY A-1.3: Programs and projects shall be implemented through
a "Project Decision Process" adopted by the Board.
POLICY A-1.4: The Community Redevelopment Plan shall be
reasonably flexible in accommodating private sector initiatives
and future economic trends and opportunities.
GOAL AREA "B" THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMEN~ AGENCY SHAIJ. IMPLEMEN~
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AINED AT NEETING AREAWIDE
(I~JNCTIONAL) NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNIT~
OBJECTIVE B- 1:
The Community Redevelopment Agency shall strive to improve
the overall visual appearance of the Community Redevelopment
Area.
POLICY B-i.i: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall implement
a subsidized loan program for the exterior improvements to
residential and commercial property within the Community
Redevelopment Area.
POLICY B-1.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency may implement
its own programs or provide funding toward City programs for the
beautification of roadways, the railroad corridor and other
public spaces within the CRA.
POLICY B-1.3: When deciding to fund projects or programs to
improve the physical appearance of private property, the
Community Redevelopment Agency shall consider the level of
private participation in the project.
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POLICY B-1.4: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall develop a
program(s) to utilize the large number of vacant parcels within
the Community Redevelopment Area. Specific projects shall be
determined by the redevelopment strategy for each sub-area of the
CRA and shall be sensitive to the use of surrounding property.
Administration of these programs may be by the CRA, the City or
joint CRA/City.
OBJgCTI~ B-2:
The community Redevelopment agency will strive to ensure
that adequate land uses and facilities remain available to
meet the recreational, shopping and public service needs of
area residents when implementing its redevelopment projects.
POLICY B-2.1: Needed facilities which are displaced due to
redevelopment efforts will be relocated or replaced.
OBJECTIVE B-3:
The Community Redevelopment Agency shall strive to increase
the overall level of economic activity within the Community
Redevelopment Area.
POLICY B-3.1: Projects which provide increased employment
opportunities for CRA residents shall be encouraged.
POLICY B-3.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall initiate
programs and projects which focus on business development and act
as catalysts to leverage additional investment by private
enterprise.
POLICY B-3.3: When possible, CRA funding for projects shall be
structured so as to encourage investment in redevelopment and
rehabilitation, either in the same project or in adjacent areas.
POLICY B-3.4: The Community Redevelopment Agency may participate
in a program to increase the market share of the downtown retail
core. This program should contain, at least, the following
elements:
- a strategy to attract new businesses to the downtown.
- an advertising and promotion strategy
- a unified merchandising strategy to establish a theme
- a leasing and operation strategy to coordinate leasing
efforts, sales events and store hours
OBJECTI~ B-4:
The Community Redevelopment Agency shall strive to improve
the existing housing stock within the Community
Redevelopment Area and to increase the availability of
affordable housing opportunities.
5.2
POLICY B-4.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall provide
financial support for various CRA selected public and private
Housing Improvement Programs which are aimed at rehabilitation
and the provision of additional affordable housing.
POLICY B-4.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the City in the preparation of neighborhood and redevelopment
plans as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The City
shall be the lead agency in the preparation of these plans
(except for the Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan). The CRA may
provide funding or utilize its unique powers for implementation
of appropriate provisions of these plans.
POLICY B-4.3: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall implement
an "Infill Housing Program" to increase affordable housing
opportunities in the area and to demonstrate the type of housing
which could be built on available vacant lots within the CRA.
POLICY B-4-4: Redevelopment projects which will require the
relocation of existing residents shall be required to provide a
relocation plan for displaced residents.
COAL AREA "C" IN RECOGNITION OF VARIATIONS IN SOCIAL, PHYSICAL
AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS THROUGHOq]T T~E CO~NI~Y
REDEVELOPMENT AREA, EACH IDENTIFIED C. EOGRAPHIC
SUB-AREA OF T~E CRA SH~T.I. BE STABILIZED, RENEWED
OR REDEVELOPED ACCORDING TO A LONG-RANGE STRATEGY.
OBJECTIVE C-l:
The Community Redevelopment Plan shall contain a long-range
redevelopment objective for each geographic sub-area of the
CRA.
POLICY C-I.I: Current and future CRA programs and projects
within each geographic sub-area shall be consistent with the
specific objectives and policies set forth within this goal area
of the Community Redevelopment Plan.
OBJECTIVE C-2:
Geographic Sub-Area #1, "The Downtown", shall be revitalized
and intensified as a vibrant people-oriented commercial
marketplace. The following policies and activities shall be
pursued in the achievement of this objective.
POLICY C-2.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall fund the
preparation of an application to designate the downtown core as a
Geographic Area of Exception. This designation, which gives
relief from level of service standard (LOS) contained in the Palm
Beach County Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance, ts
necessary to permit Increased development within the downtown.
Preparation of this application shall include the formulation of
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a development scenario which depicts a development image for the
Central Business District at the appropriate level of intensity.
POLICY C-2.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall, in a
joint effort with the City of Delray Beach, prepare a special CBD
development plan which shall further define the image for the CBD
and shall identify the infrastructure requirements necessary to
accommodate the planned level of intensity.
POLICY C-2.3: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall be the
lead agency in pursuing the construction of specified downtown
redevelopment projects, including but not limited to one or more
anchors. Its role in the projects shall be one of active
participation and may include, but is not limited to, property
acquisition, building demolition, provision of parking facilities
and infrastructure improvements.
POLICY C-2.4: The Community Redevelopment Agency may utilize its
unique powers and financial resources for implementation of
appropriate provisions of the "Pineapple Grove Neighborhood
Plan."
POLICY C-2.5: The provision of additional cultural and
entertainment uses to establish a high level of activity during
evenings and weekends shall be encouraged.
POLICY C-2.6: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall
coordinate with the Parking Study Committee or future Parking
Authority to develop and implement a user-friendly parking system
to direct the public to convenient parking facilities.
POLICY C-2.7: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the City to develop a strategy in FY 91/92 for attracting public
and private educational institutions to the Pineapple Grove Area.
OBJECTIVE C-3:
Geographic Sub-Area #2, "The Governmental and Cultural
Center", shall provide for the central consolidation of
appropriate governmental services within the City as well as
the location of mixed uses of residential, office and arts
related commercial activities which encourage the
restoration or preservation of historic structures within
Old School Square Historic Arts District. The following
policies and activities shall be pursued in the achievement
of this objective.
POLICY C-3.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall be the
lead agency in the development of a rehabilitation Plan for the
existing Municipal Tennis Center. Rehabilitation of the Center
may also include the old fire station #1 and other adjacent
properties The tennis center shall appropriately relate to the
Community Center and the West Atlantic Avenue corridor.
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POLICY C-3.2: To further emphasize this sub-area as a "western
anchor" for the downtown retail core and to create a physical and
visual linkage between City Hall and the Old School Square
Cultural Arts Center, redevelopment of the Atlantic Avenue
frontage between West 1st Avenue and Swinton Avenue shall be
encouraged with uses complimentary to and architecturally
consistent with the governmental/cultural theme of the area.
POLICY C-3.3: The CRA will acquire the remaining land in Block
53 to give to Palm Beach County for Courthouse expansion pursuant
to its agreement. Said acquisition will occur when the Board
deems it to be in the public's best interest.
POLICY C-3.4: Except as provided for in Policy B-3.2, the
Board shall encourage the revitalization, rehabilitation and
adaptive re-use of existing structures within the Old School
Square Historic Arts District, for uses consistent with OSSHAD
regulations.
OBJECTIVE C-4:
Geographic Sub-Area #3, "The West Atlantic Avenue Corridor",
shall be revitalized and redeveloped as a mixed use area
with residential and a variety of commercial land uses to
serve both neighborhood and community needs. The following
policies and activities shall be pursued in the achievement
of this objective.
POLICY C-4.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
City in the preparation of a "Redevelopment Plan" for this area
for completion in in FY 92/93. The Community Redevelopment
Agency shall be the lead agency in the preparation of this plan.
Creation of the Redevelopment Plan shall include maximum feasible
citizen participation, including but not limited to, a series of
public hearings. The plan shall contain, at least the following
elements:
- redevelopment and enhancement of the Atlantic Avenue
business corridor
- increasing housing opportunities on vacant lots
- establishment of a Minority Business Enterprise Program
- continuation of the East Atlantic streetscape theme westerly
to 1-95
- the relationship of the Peach Umbrella Marketplace project
to the overall plan.
POLICY C-4.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the Peach Umbrella Property Owner's Association to implement a
program for redevelopment of Peach Umbrella Marketplace.
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POLICY C-4.3: Although displacement of residents is undesirable
in general, displacement may occur in the implementation of
specific redevelopment programs. To ease the burden of
displacement, the Community Redevelopment Agency's adopted
relocation program shall be applicable.
OBJECTIVE C-5:
Geographic Sub-Area #4, "The Residential Core", shall remain
a predominantly residential area. It shall be revitalized
and rehabilitated in order to promote the stabilization of
its residential neighborhoods. The following policies and
activities shall be pursued in the achievement of this
objective:
POLICY C-5.1: The policies to improve and increase the housing
stock of this area, as identified in Objective A-4 shall be
adhered to.
POLICY C-5.2: New residential development on vacant property in
this sub-area shall be encouraged to include a mix of housing
types within appropriately zoned areas.
POLICY C-5.3: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the City's Carver Middle School Task Force and the School Board
to determine the best alternative use for Carver Middle school
and grounds so that a reuse program can be put in place upon its
closure by the School Board.
OBJECTIVE C-6:
Geographic Sub-Area #5, "North Federal Highway", shall
maintain its current land use pattern with strip commercial
development fronting along Federal Highway and residential
development to the rear. The residential neighborhoods
shall be revitalized and rehabilitated in order to achieve
stabilization. Selective redevelopment of commercial
property shall also take place in order to eliminate
obsolete and deteriorated buildings, reduce negative impacts
and to provide for better utilization of land and resources.
The following policies and activities shall be pursued in
the achievement of this objective:
POLICY C-6.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the City in the preparation of a neighborhood plan for the
residential neighborhoods within this sub-area. The Agency may
utilize its unique powers and financial resources for
implementation of appropriate provisions of this plan.
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POLICY C-6.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall encourage
the redevelopment of the large scale mixed use area which
includes the Delray Swap Shop property. This redevelopment
should include provisions for a community retail center to serve
the north end of the City, Although the Agency may provide
selective funding assistance toward such a project, the planning
and implementation of said redevelopment shall primarily be the
responsibility of the private sector. If however, no private
initiates for redevelopment have been initiated by 1995, the
Community Redevelopment may take a lead role in the project with
consideration given toward such actions as property acquisition,
demolition, and infrastructure improvements.
POLICY C-6.3: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall encourage
private sector redevelopment efforts which will result in the
removal and replacement of obsolete or deteriorated commercial
structures within this area.
POLICY C-6.4: The Community Redevelopment Agency may work with
the City to prepare and implement a plan to alleviate the traffic
and parking problems created by the operation of the swap shop.
OBJECTIVE C-7:
Geographic Sub-Area #6, "Northeast Neighborhood Area", shall
remain a predominantly residential area. It shall be
revitalized in order to promote the stabilization of its
residential neighborhoods. The following policies and
activities shall be pursued in the achievement of this
objective:
POLICY C-7.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the City in the preparation of a neighborhood plan for the
residential neighborhoods within this sub-area. The Agency may
utilize its unique powers and financial resources for the
implementation of appropriate provisions of this plan.
OBJECTIVE C-8:
Geographic Sub-Area #7, "Osceola Park", shall be encouraged
to remain a mixed use area. The northern portion of the
sub-area (i.e. north of S.E. 5th Street may be redeveloped
as a model mixed use area containing commercial and high
density residential development. The southern portion of
the area shall be revitalized and rehabilitated in order to
promote the stabilization of the residential neighborhood
and regain its stature and community identity. The
following policies and activities shall be pursued in the
achievement of this objective:
POLICY C-8.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the City in the preparation of a redevelopment plan for the
northern portion of this sub-area.
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POLICY C-8.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall be the
lead agency in implementing the Redevelopment Plan. It shall
pursue the construction of specified redevelopment projects
within this area. Its role in the projects shall be one of
active participation and may include, but is not limited to,
property acquisition, building demolition, provision of parking
facilities and infrastructure improvements. The location and
intensity of this development shall follow the Redevelopment
Plan.
OBJECTIVE C-9:
Geographic Sub-Area #8, ',I-95/10th Street, is encouraged to
remain a mixed use area. However, its light industrial
orientation shall be increased through the addition of clean
industrial uses on vacant property east of the existing
light industry. The existing residential neighborhood shall
be revitalized and rehabilitated in order to promote
stabilization. The following policies and activities shall
be pursued in the achievement of this objective:
POLICY C-9.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall recommend
an amendment to the City's comprehensive plan to reclassify the
vacant property between the existing industrial area and the
residential neighborhood to industrial. The amendment may
include specific policies which restrict use of the property to
clean industrial uses which are non-impacting on the existing
wellfield.
POLICY C-9.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall work with
the City in the preparation of a neighborhood plan for the
residential neighborhood within this sub-area. The Agency may
provide funding or utilize its unique powers for implementation
of appropriate provisions of this plan.
GOAL AREA "D" THE CONNUNIT~ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SH~kT.I. CONIN~CT
ITS BIISINESS IN ACCORDANCe- WITH FLORIDA STATE
STATUTES, CIT~ ORDINANCE NO. 46-85, WHICH
CREATED IT, AND ADOPTED STANDARDS ~ P~S
CONTAINED #ITHIN THIS CONNUNI~Y REDEVELOPNEI~T PLAN
OBJe.CTIVE D-l:
The Community Redevelopment Agency shall strive to boost
public relations and increase public awareness of its
activities within the CRA.
POLICY D-i.i: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall continue
to solicit the participation of residents and citizen groups in
the formulation of its redevelopment strategies.
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POLICY D-1.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall invite
the press to attend its regular meetings and shall issue press
releases when it determines that additional public notice of its
actions is warranted.
OBJECTIVE D-2:
Administration of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the
procedures by which it operates shall in accordance with
adopted Bylaws.
POLICY D-2.1: The Bylaws of the Community Redevelopment Agency
shall be available for public inspection.
OBJ~C?IVED-3:
The Community Redevelopment Agency shall coordinate its
activities with the City Commission of Delray Beach.
POLICY D-3.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall prepare
an annual report and review the status of its redevelopment
programs with the City Commission.
POLICY D-3.2: All applications for development approvals on
property located within the CRA shall be presented to the
Community Redevelopment Agency for its review and recommendations
at its regular meetings by the Executive Director.
POLICY D-3.3: The Executive Director shall be responsible for
maintaining the Community Redevelopment Plan and to ensure its
consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
POLICY D-3.4: The Executive Director shall be responsible for
maintaining coordination with the City Commission.
OBJECTIVE D-4:
The Community Redevelopment Agency shall coordinate its
planning and redevelopment activities with those units of
government and agencies which may be impacted by it.
POLICY D-4.1: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall strive to
coordinate its activities with other agencies through the
attendance of the executive director or board member at meetings
where activities which impact the CRA will be discussed.
POLICY D-4.2: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall request
that the City Commission appoint one member of the Board to all
City Task Forces that deal with items affecting the CRA.
POLICY D-4.4: The Community Redevelopment Agency shall invite
members of other agencies to attend its meetings when items which
would impact said agencies will be discussed.
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Appendices
APPENDIX A
AMENDED LEGAL DESCRIP?ION
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
Beginning at the intersection of the north right-of-way line of
N.W. 4th Street and the east right-of-way line of Swinton Avenue,
thence run westerly along the north right-of-way line of N.W. 4th
Street to N.W. 4th Avenue; thence run westerly along the north
right-of-way line of Lake Ida Road to the east right-of-way line
of the E-4 Canal; thence run southwesterly along the E-4 Canal to
the east right-of-way line of 1-95; thence run southerly along
the east right-of-way line of 1-95 to the north right-of-way line
of S.W. 10th Street; thence run easterly along S.W. 10th Street
to the west right-of-way line of S.E. 6th Avenue (U.S. #1
northbound); thence run northerly along S.E. 6th Avenue to the
north right-of-way line of S.E. 2nd Street; thence run easterly
along said right-of-way line of S.E. 2nd Street, and the easterly
projection thereof to the west right-of-way line of the
Intracoastal Waterway; thence run northerly along the west right-
of-way line of the Intracoastal Waterway to the south right-of-
way line of S.E. 1st Street; thence run easterly along the
easterly projection of the south right-of-way line of S.E. 1st
Street to the east right-of-way line of the Intracoastal
Waterway; thence run southerly along the east right-of-way line
of the Intracoastal Waterway to its intersection with the
westerly projection of the south right-of-way line of Miramar
Drive; thence run easterly along the westerly projection of the
south right-of-way line of Miramar Drive and along the south
right-of-way line of Miramar Drive to the northeast corner of Lot
4 of the Williamson Deibel Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book
18, Page 55, Palm Beach County Records; thence run southerly
along the east lot line of said Lot 4 to the south line of said
Williamson Deibel Subdivision; thence run westerly along the
south line of said Williamson Deibel Subdivision to the east
right-of-way line of Gleason Street; thence run southerly along
the east right-of-way line of Gleason Street to the south line of
the Dover House Condominium; thence run easterly along the south
line of said Dover House Condominium to the west right-of-way
line of A1A; thence run northeasterly along the west right-of-way
line of AIA to the easterly projection of the north right-of-way
line of Lowry Street; thence run westerly along the easterly
projection of, the north right-of-way line of, and the westerly
projection of the north right-of-way line of Lowry Street to the
west right-of-way line of the Intracoastal Waterway; thence run
northeasterly along the west right-of-way line of the
Intracoastal Waterway to the centerline of the right-of-way of
N.E. 1st Court; thence run westerly along the centerline of the
right-of-way of N.E. 1st Court to the west right-of-way line of
N.E. 7th Avenue; thence run southerly along the west right-of-way
line of N.E. 7th Avenue to the south lot line of Lot 15 of Block
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115 of Town of Linton Plat as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 3,
Palm Beach County Records; thence run westerly along the south
lot line of said Lot 15, and the westerly projection thereof to
the east lot line of Lot § of Block 115 of said Town of Linton
Plat; thence run northerly along the east lot line of said Lot 5,
and the northerly projection thereof to the southeast corner of
Lot 38 of The Hofman Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page
3, Palm Beach County Records; thence run easterly along the
easterly projection of the south lot line of Lot 38 to the
southeast corner of Lot 49 of said Hofman Addition; thence run
northerly along the east lot line of said Lot 49 and the
northerly projection thereof to the northeast corner of Lot 44 of
said Hofman Addition; thence run westerly along the north lot of
said Lot 44 and the westerly projection thereof to its
intersection with the southerly projection of the east lot line
of Lot 14, McGinley and Gosman's Subdivision, as recorded in Plat
Book 2, Page 87, Palm Beach County Records; thence run northerly
along the southerly projection of the east lot line of said Lot
14, the east lot line of said LOt 14, and the northerly
projection of the east lot line of said Lot 14 to its
intersection with the centerline of the abandoned N.E. 7th Court
right-of-way; thence run easterly along said centerline of N.E.
7th Court right-of-way to the west right-of-way line of N.E. 7th
Avenue; thence run northerly along N.E. 7th Avenue to the
northeast corner of Lot 45, McGtnley and Gosman's Subdivision, as
recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 87, Palm Beach County Records;
thence run westerly along the north lot line of said Lot 45 and
the westerly projection thereof to the southeast corner of Lot
59 of said McGinley and Gosman's Subdivision; thence run
northerly along the east lot line of said Lot 59 and the
northerly projection thereof to the north line of the Sophia Frey
Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 37, Palm Beach
County Records, thence run easterly along the north line of said
subdivision to the southwest corner of the Martell Arms Plat, as
recorded in Plat Book 37, Page 133, Palm Beach County Records;
thence run northerly along the west line of said Martell Arms
Plat to the northwest corner of said Martell Arms Plat; thence
run easterly along the north line of said Martell Arms Plat to
the west right-of-way line of N.E. 8th Avenue; thence run
northerly along the west right-of-way line of N.E. 8th Avenue to
the north line of Kenmont Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book
20, Page 65, Palm Beach County Records; thence run easterly along
the north line of said subdivision to the west line of the Denery
Lane Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 238, Palm
Beach County Records; thence run northerly along the west line of
said subdivision to the south line of La Hacienda Subdivision, as
recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 6, Palm Beach County records;
thence run easterly along the south line of said subdivision to
the west right-of-way line of the Intracoastal Waterway; thence
run northerly along the west right-of-way line of the
Intracoastal Waterway to its intersection with the south town
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limits of the Town of Gulfstream~ thence run westerly along said
south town limits to the southerly projection of the east line of
Delray Beach Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 13, Palm
Beach County Records~ thence run northerly along the southerly
projection of, and the east line of said Delray Beach Estates to
its intersection with the east right-of-way line of State Road §
(U.S. #1)~ thence run southerly along said east right-of-way line
to its intersection with the easterly projection of the south lot
line of Lot 20 of Delray Beach Estates as recorded in Plat Book
21, Page 13~ thence run northwesterly along the easterly
projection of the south lot line of said Lot 20, the south lot
line of said Lot 20, and the westerly projection of the south lot
line of said Lot 20 to the west right-of-way line of Old Dixie
Highway~ thence run northerly along the west right-of-way line of
Old Dixie Highway to the south right-of-way line of Gulfstream
Boulevard~ thence run westerly along Gulfstream Boulevard to the
east right-of way line of N.E. 2nd Avenue~ thence run southerly
along N.E. 2nd Avenue to the north right-of-way line of N.E. 8th
Street~ thence run westerly along N.E. 8th Street to the east
right-of-way line of North Swinton Avenue; thence run southerly
along North Swinton Avenue to the point of beginning.
However, said area as defined by the boundaries described above
shall not include such properties presently outside the
jurisdiction of the city of Delray Beach until such time as those
properties may be annexed by the City of Delray Beach in which
event they shall become part of the area.
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APPENDII B
FINDINGS OF NECESSITT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THLE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN AREASAS BLIGHTED OR AS SLUM
AREAS AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 1~3, PART I11, FLORIDA STATUTES OR
AREAS IN WHICH THERE iS A SHORTAGE OF HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO
RESIDENTS OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME INCLUDING THE ELDERLY,
OR A COMBINATION THEREOFI DECLARING A NEED FOR REHABILI-
TATION OF SUCH AREASI FINDING A NEED FOR A COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYI PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City o! Delray Beach, Florida. hereby finds that one or
more slum and blighted areas as defined in Florida Statutes Section 163..1~0 or areas in which there is
shortage of housln~ ·floral·bio to residents o! Iow or moderate i~come Includin~ the elderly,
combination thereof, exist in the City o! Delray Beachl and,
WHEREAS, a need !or rehabllitation~ conservation or redevelopment, or a combination
thereof, is necessary in such areas in the interest of the public health, safety, mot·It, or welfare o!
the residents o! the City of Oelray Beach; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, finds it is necessary for .
a Community Redevelopment Agency to function in the City of Deiray Beach to carry out the purposes
of Chapter 16:~, Part ·lo Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
f~ELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOW/Ss
SectJafl I. That one or more slum or blishted areas or areas in which there is a shortage o!
housinK affordable to residents o! Iow or moderate Income Including the elderly, or a comblnatlofl
thereof, exist in the City o! Oelray Beach.
Section 2. That the rehabilitation, conservation, and redevelopment, or a combination
thereof, of such area or areas Is necessary In the interest of the public health, safety, morals, and
welfare of the residents of the City of Delray Beach.
Section J. That there is a need for · Community Redevelopment Agency to function In the
City o! Delray ~'~'h to carry out the Community Redevelopment purposes o! Chapter I~, Part !!I of
the Florida Statutes.
Section 0. That the area of the City o! Delray Beach more tully-described in Appendix
is hereby found and declared to be · slum and bli[hted area, as defined by and within the purposes and
intent o! Florida Statute~ Chapter I~, Part 11L
Section :~. That this resolution shall become effective Immediately upon its passaic.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in resular session un this the 14~:h day of
MAYOIC
ATTEST~
~:ity..~lerk - -
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RESOLUTION NO. 47-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING CERTAIN AREAS AS BLIGHTED OR
SLUM AREAS AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 163, PART III, FLORIDA
STATUTES OR A~IAS IN WHICH THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF HOUSING
AFFORDABLE TO RESIDENTS OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME
INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, OR A COHBINATION THEREOF~
DECLARING A :JEED FOR REHABILITATION OF SUCH AREAS!
AMENDING THE ~UNDARIES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AREAl PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the C~ty Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
did, on May 14, 1985, aaopt Resolution No. 32-85 finding that one or
more slum and blighted areas as.defined in Florid· Statutes Section
163.340 or areas in wh,ch there is a shortage of housing affordable to
residents of low or ~oderate income, including the elderly, or ·
combination thereof, exists in the City of Delray Beach~ and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florid·,
has found and declared in Resolution No. 32-85 that a need for
rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment, or a combination thereof,
is necessary in such areas l~ the interest of the public health, safety,
morals, or welfare of the residents of the City of Delray Beach~ and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
has found and declared in Resolution No. 32-85 that there is a need for
· Conu~unity Redevelopment Agency to function in the City of Delray Beach
to carry out the Community Redevelopment purposes of Chapter 163, Part
III of the Florida Statutea~ ·nd,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
by Ordinance No. 46-85, adopted June 18, 1985, did create a Community
Redevelopment Agency as provided in Florida Statutes Section
and,
WHEREAS, on December 23, 1986 the Board of County Commissioners
of Palm Beach County passed and adopted Resolution No. R-86-2003
delegating the exercise of the powers conferred upon the County by
Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, within the boundaries of the
City of Delray Beach to the governing body of the City of Delray Beach
completely and without limitation~ and,
WHEREAS, the Oelray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency hal
surveyed the condition of · 103 acre area within the City of Delray
Beach and described more fully in Appendix A (,f this resolution and
determined that within the area there exists such conditions aa would
reasonably qualify the area as slum or bligh, ed as defined in Florid&
Statutes Section 163.3401 and,
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency hal
Surveyed the condition of a 103 acre area ~ithln the City of Delra~
Beach as described more fully in Appendix A o£ this resolution, and hal.
determined that within the area there is a need for the rehabilitation,
conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof~ of such areas
in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the
residents of the City of Delray Beach, Florida~ &nd~
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delr&y Beach, Florlda~
hereby finds that one or more slum and blighted ere&Il ·s defined in
Florida Statute Section 163.340, or areas in which there is a shortage
of housing affordable to residents of low or moderate income including
the elderly~ or · combination thereof~ exists in the 103 ·cra area
within the City of Delr&y Beach al described more fully in lppendix & of
this resolution~ and,
#H£REA$, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florid,,
finds that a need for rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or
a combination thereof, is necessary in such areas in the interest of the
public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the City
of Delray Beach,
OF DEL~Y B~C~ FLORID~ ~ FOLLO~S~
Section 1. Tha~ ~he area of ~he Cl~y of Delray Beach ~re
fully des~~Appendix A is hereby found and declared ~o ~ a slua
and blighted a~'ea~ as defined by and within ~he purposes and ~n~en~ of
Florida Statutes, Chapter 163, Par~ III.
Section 2. That the rehabilitation, conservation, and
redevelopment, or a co~inatlon thereof, of such area is necessary.in
the interest of ~e public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the
residents of the City of Delray Beach.
Section 3. That the ~lray Beach Co,unity Redevelop~nt
Agency as constituied by Ordinance No. 46-85 is authorized to carry out
the co,unity 'redevelopment purposes of Chapter 163, Part III of the
Florida Statutes in the area described In Appendix A.
Section 4. That the ~undaries of the co,unity redevelopment
area as establishe~ in Resolution 32-85 as amended b~ Resolution 9-$6 be
further amended to include the area described in Ap~ndix A of this
resolution.
Section 5. That this resolution shall become effective
i~edlately u~n its passage.
PASSED AND ~PTED in regular session on this the 24th day
of Nov~r .., 1987.
MAYOR
A~EST{
APPENDIX C
COUNTY COURTHOUSE AGRE~
BESOLUTIO~ NO. B-86-1201
RESOLUTION OF T)~E BOARD OF COUNTY COmmISSIONERS OF
PALH BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUllfoRIZNG ~ EXEC~I~
OF ~ INTERL~L AGRE~ ~E~ PALH
COUNTY~ THE CITY OF DEL~Y B~CH, ~ THE DEL~T
BEACR C~I~ ~EVELO~ AGENCY.
~ER~S~ the County d~sir~s to construct ~ ney f~cility to
house a ney Courthouse e~ other ~over~ental facilities; and,
~EREAS~ the City of Delr~y Beech ~nd the County desire to
cooperlCe Co have the f.c/lity constructed in do~to~ Delray Beech to
lide fn the redevelop~en~ of one of PIl~ Be~ch County's iBporClnt
~nicip~l IreilJ lad,
~E~S, the County, the CLcy o( Delray Belch, ~nd the Delray
Beach Comun/Cy Redevelopment Alency h~ve Isreed to collectively provide
a can 4c~e ~Lce [or the contraction o~ the ney facility.
NOV, TRE~FOR~, BE ZT R~SOLV~D BY ~E ~ OF CO~TT
CO~ZSSZOHERS OF PA~ B~ CO~TT, F~RZDA, ~hac ~he Ch~Sr and the Clerk
to execute the itciched IsreelenC betveen Pill Be~ch County, the City
Delrly Beach, Ind the Delrly Belch CoMunfty RedevelopBen~ Atency.
The foreKoinI resolution vis offered by Co~lssioner
vho moved ici adoption. ~e ~fon vas leconded by ComissLoner ~ens
Ind upon beanI puc to I vote, the Tote vii ie foll~l:
, W~ T. W~S
JEST L. ~S
~ SPILLIAS ~e
~ ~ ~e
The ~iLr ~hereupon declored ~he resolu~fon dui7 pes8ed end
8dop~ed ~hfs ~h diy o~ A~8~ , 1986.
~PROV~D AS TO FO~ ~ P~ B~ C~, ~OR1OA, BY ITS
L~Y BOA~ OF C~ C~ISSIONERS
John B. Dunkle, Clerk
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IN?£RLOCAL ACREE~ENT BEI'V~EN PAL{~ BEACH COUWTT
CITY OF DELft! BEACH A~D T#E OELEA¥ BEAC#
COF~UNITY REDEYELOPHENT &CEI~C¥
This Asreement entered into this 12th day of ~u~uSt ,
1986, by and becveen ~sl. Bosch County, hereinef/er cslled "County",
politLcal subdivisLon of the Stets of Flortds, and the City of De]ray
Beach, hereLnefter referred to .. City % i municipal corporation
existin$ under the lev. of the State oE Flor/da. ,nd the Delta7 Be,ch
Community Redevelopment AsencT. hereinafter referred to II "Alenc7". an
asency estsblished pursu,nt to Florida Statute Section I$~ Pert III.
I~£RLAS. the County desires to construct a ney facility to
house a courthouse and other SOVernmentll fscllitiel.
~I{£RLAS. the Cfty and the Alenc~ desire to cooperate vfth the
Count7 pursuant to thie a~eement to have the facilit~ constructed
do~o~ Delra~ Beach ~o aid la the redevelopment of one of ~alm ~each
~O~. THEREFORE. in cons/dera~ion of the mutual p~omie~
~. ~e Cit~ al~ee~ to conve~ to ~unt~ 5~ varrant~ deed. the
fo~ of vhfch ~e a~tached he~eto in ExhLbi~ A. the proper~y described
therein, vhich vhen ~ken to~e~her vi~h the r?lht~-of-va~ ~eferred to in
~aSraphs 2 and 3 constitute approxima~el~ 6.t3 accel, subject to the
restriction tha~ the property be used exclusively fo~ a courthouse and
expense, shall supply County vith a msrketlbll title insurance policy
th~ property la the ~mount of $6OO,000, to{ether vith ~ boundary survey,
shales the rf{ht~-of-v~y de~cribed Iff F~ra{raphs 2, ] ~nd {0, vithin
thirty (30) d~ys of the execution o~ this ~{re~meflt. County
tBtzeaftmz B~ve fifteen (~5) d~yl to exa~in~ tko title ~n~ lu~ey
make such objections ~s ~eeme~ reasonably n~cess~zy to the County to the
title proposed to be conveyed. T~re~ft~t City sk~ll h~ve thirty (30)
days to correct such title deficiencies or ot~e~ise {~ifl the County's
~ppzev~l of such title exceptions. Closin{ shill occur fifteen (15) days
sfte~ the liter o~ t~ County nottfyin~ City tb~t It k~s flu objections
title o~ City corzectin{ ~ny title exceptions is noted ~y County.
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2. The City ssreea to comence proceedinsa necessity for the
· b·ndonment of the lection of Southvest First Street (R·ymond Street)
betveen the Vest r/iht-of-ray line of Southveet Second Avenue (Borers
Street) lad the E·st riBht-of-v·y line of Southvesc Third Avenue and
lhell csuse ssLd risht-ofove7 tn be conveyed to P·Im Beech County Is pate
of the project parcel. The City shill beer the full costs of processing
Inch ab·ndonment end shill provide County vith · m·rketsbls title
insursnce policy in In IBount equil to the fear mszket velum of the
property it the time of conveyance.
~. The City shall commence necessity proceedings to absndon
the section of $outhveat Third Avenue (Be·try Street) betveen the South
r/Sht-of-vsy line of Atlantic Avenue ·nd the North right-of-vey line of
Southvest Tirst Street (Rs~mond Street) ·nd shell reuse slid ebendoned
right-ofov·y to be conveyed to the County ·a pert of the project percel.
City Ihell belt the full coats ·nd expenle of procellin$ InCh ·bendonment
· nd shill provide County vith a m·rketeble title insursnce policy in
· mount equil to the tsar merkec v·lue of the property et the time of
conveyance.
&.fA) The Aiency Iire·s to scquire Bed subsequently convey to
the County upon the vritten demsnd of the County, it no colt to the
County, the property described in Exhibit B, ·filched hereto. It
· nticipsted thst the County vii! not need this ·dditional property until
· future dice vhen the expsnsion of the project ia necessery. The County
egreee to give the agency tvelve Ionthl vritten notice prior to requirinl
the property tzom the sgency, end in any event, rill not zequire the
property before the 3lit of December, 1996. VLthin tvelve months of the
receipt of the County'l vritten dimmed, the Asency Ih·ll ceule the
property described in £xhlhLt B to be conveyed b7 verrent7 deed to the
County free and cleer of ell liens ·nd encumbrlncel vhataoever v/th the
exception of thole vh/ch have been epproved Ln edvence b7 County. l~e
Agency shill supply County at Igency'a expense, et the time Count7 takee
possession of the propert7, v/th I mlrketible tLtle policy insurinI the
County's intermit In the property fn ~n ~mount equil to the flfr
velum Q( the ptopett7 It thlt tl~e.
(B) In the event the Count7 Ihlll require the Idditiontl
p~opert7 prior to December 31, 1996, then ABency, itl IvCCellOZl or
asatina, airee to cooperate vLth the County tn the early ecqulaltton of
the property and ahall charl~ County, l! any charie at all, no more thin
the total remainin$ balance outltandLn$ at the tLle of the early
acqulaitLon of the debt oblLiation incurred by the elenc7 for the initial
acquisition of the addLtional property. Aiency elreea to cooperate tn
the atructurinS of the icquieLtlon to enable County to mike luch an early
acqulaLtion it the lovest posaLble coat.
(C) Zt La the deaLra of al! part~ea that thls aireement viZ!
accompXXih the construction of e ney courthouae and other IovernmentaZ
faciXitLel Ln dovntovn gelray Beach on ten conttsuoua acres of land. The
Aiency Ihll! disclose the plan for end certLty to the County'l
satisfaction the alency*e ability to perfor~ its oblilationl under this
a~reement vithin thirty days of execution of this aireement.
(D) In the event the alency il dissolved, ia deauthorised or
seizes to exist for any realon, then in chat event and to the extent
legally pe,misaib!e, City does hereby aaauzae and airee to undertake and
fulfill all of asency'a obiS[arSons under this asreement.
$. The County israel to lease hack to the City for I nominal
sum the ex/milos police station lite, deacribed in £xhlbit C attached
hereto, pursuant to e triple net 1else ISreelent. County Ihlll rellim
the rlKhc to approve any non-$overnmental uses the C/tI Ihlll like of the
existin$ atructure. The riSht of the City to use the facility shall omi!
lest, until such time al the County, in itl sole discretion, deterlinea
chit the lice is needed for additional perkin[, future conatructton, or
s.ch other purposes aa the County ahlll deterline to be in the best
interest of the project. In any event, tha Count! ahall airee to provide
City i minimUl ol ail (6) monthl not/ce of the need to vacate the
exiatin$ police stetson site.
S.(l) The County israel to construct a ney courthouse and
other $overomental facilities on the property provided by thin asreoment
subject to hudiettn$ and the compliance vith all Florida lava, applicable
ordinances, and rules lnd relulationa of the various $overnmental
alenciae herinI Jurisdiction over sitters related to this project.
(2) City israel to initiate and process all necessary chenSel
to the City's comprehenlive lind uae plan, lonin$ relulationa,
ordinances, and other rules and tabulations to Bike thil proposed project
consistent end in
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conformity rich the City's code o! lays end ordinences. Vith respect to
the propers! to be receLved by County pursuant to fsralraph I, 2 and 3 of
thLs slreelent, the City egress to lilt/ate end process ill necessary
cheniel to the City'l colprehensLye lend use plen, zonlnI regdletlons,
ordinances and other rules ·nd regulations to lake the proposed pro)ecS
consistent sad in conformity vith the Clty~l Code of Levi lid Ordinances
vithin ninety (90) dayl of execution of thai agreement. VLth regard to
the property to he receLved by the County pursuent to PereSraph & end
tlC7 agrees to in/tints lid process the same necessery chensel prior
the receipt of the property by the County. The County shall be required
to suhuLt the proposed project for development revLev pursuant to the
CLty'l normal revLev process. The CLty egress to expedite the reviev
(C) County egress to commence construction of the nay facility
vLthin tvo (l) years of the effective date of the lest change necessary
to the City's code· for the construction of this project. CLty
represents end confirms that voter, sever end storm drsinsie facilities
are available on elto end there ie edequste cepecity for 150 thousend
squere feet of courthouse end other governmentel fecLlitiee at no cost to
County. Once said utilities ere svelleble and present st the site,
County asreee to pey ell standerd user cherges purluant to City policy.
7. Co~encins on the opening of the ney locality, if in the
sound discretion of the Chief Judge of the lath Judicial Circuit, there
is an apprehension of inadequate fecflity security et the site. then upon
vritten request of the ChLef Judas, the City egress to ·ssiBn one full
time police officer to 'the security of the site end i,.-ediste surrounding
erees, full tile, extendin$ from one hour before and continuing until one
hour altar the norms! operatinS hours of the fecLlity, st no cost to
County. This security vLll continue to be provided b7 the City until
such time that the Chief Judge Ls letiefied from statistics or any other
circumstances that the site is edequately secure vlthout the specific
ssslinment of such · petrol officer by the City.
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8. City and County liras to provide each other, st no cost.
vich the necessary eslementl to alloy for Joint ICClll to the site to be
Ihlred by trlffic lenerlted by the courthoule project and the CiCy*s nev
public safety buildinG.
9. fA) The City tepresentt lad confirms thio there currently
exist, or provtlions hive been made ac no cost to County, for Ill
necessary IfSnalization on Atllntic Avenue at the vestern property line
of the Courthouse project at the intersection of the shared access
drLvevay and Atlantic Boulevard, sad for Ill necessity Itlckin8 end
decelerltion llnel ind other roadvay modificlCions to sccommodlte
lisociited vith the development of the ten Icrc lite in conjunction vith
the ney public llfety build/ne. If luch ire hOC provided, City Isrees to
provide ind ply their coati.
(B) The City sad Asency sSree to continue their efforts to
improve the AtllntLc Avenue ires Io I1 to encourIGe hiih quliLt7
commercial development, to prevent crime, sad to provide for the
necessary llndicapinG ind beautification consiitent vith the
recomendstions of the Atlantic Avenue Tlik Force Ind the City's
comprehensive plln.
(C) The City acknovledles Chic the proper Ind sdequlte
lishtin! of chi ten icre facility ii necessary to enhance the safety ind
security of /ndividulle utilizinG the site. The City lirees to
lishtin$ un/ch in the sole detezlinltion of the County Il sdequite for
the purpoeel of the site.
lO. The City airees to initiate and process the iblndonmenC of
Southvest Second Avenue batveen Atlantic Avenue sad First Street ind
other ibandomllntl requested by the County for illey~ayl or tlGhts-o!-vly
contained vithin the property to be conveyed to the County pUrlUint to
Pirs~rsph & of thil sireement and shall cauls slid riGhtl-Of-Vly to be
conveyed to Palm Beach County as part of the project parcel it the time
the County de~lnds the sdditionll property pursuant to PariSrsph
this sBteement. The City ihall provide County vith a mlrketlble title
insurance policy in In ~ount equal to the fair narket vllue of the
property lUhJect to the abandonment at that time. The City shall bear
the tull cost of processinG such eblndonmentl.
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I1. VXth respect to ail rilhtsoof-vay to be abandoned by the
City under PareEraphs 2, 3 end I0 of this slraement, if any o( luch
riiht-of-vaya contain City utiltt/el, than City viii, if necessary,
relocate such utflit/el vLchout cost to the County. tn add/t/on, the
City shill cooperate vtch Count7 Xn the relocation o~ utLlfcXel not under
the control at the CLOy.
12. For the purposes o~ Chis iireemenc, nOCfCES provXded
herein thlll be deeBed lu~XcXenc vhen addressed co the ~ollovLn
addresses Ind depoiXced tn the United SCice~ ~:
a. Palm Beach Count7
Office of the Coun~ ~dnLnteCtator
~OZ N. OXLve ~venue, ~vecnnentaZ Center, SuLCe 602
Vest Palm Belch. Flortdl 33~01
b. City of Delriy Beach
Off,ce of the C~c7
!~ N. V. First Avenue
Delriy Beech, Florid8
C. Office o~ the Executive Director
Oelroy Beach Comunity l~developueflc Asenc~
6& S.E. 5Ch Avenue
Delriy Beech. Flortd8 33666
D. Ger~ H. BrendenburS
Fill Beach County Attorney
301 N. Olive Avenue
Gover~enCeX Cen~eT, Suite 601
This Aiceeuent shill .~ null and void If nec ,lined
~EREFORE, the partes hereto have set their haflde and seala on
~he ~y set forth next to cheLr
/c~x m~ t~ ~cus Jo~ s. D~e. CLE~
/ PA~ B~Cg C~ F~ B~CX CO~
D~. . DATE ~
DATE / ''
C~ITY R~VK~E~ AG~CY
6.13
£i<11II311' ';~'
THIS VARR~J~TY D£ED made the /~day of ~:~./. A.D.
1986 by CITY OF DELP~AY BE. ACH, FLORIDA, hereinafter called the grantor, to
PALH BEACH COUNTT, FLORIDA, vhole poet office ~ddress l~ ~.O. Box 1989,
Vest Palm Belch, Flor/ds, 33~02, hereinafter c~lled the ~rantee.
VlTNES SETH:
That the sranCor, for and in coni/~era~lon of the I~ of
and ocher valuable considerations, receip~ vhereof il hereby
acknovled~ed, hereby ~rante, ~ar~aine, elliS, asians, rem~eee, releases,
conveys and conEl~ unto the ~ran~ee, all ~hat certain land situate
Palm Beach County, Florida, ~o-~t~
All of Block AS, DEL~Y B~CH, Florida, eccordin~ to the
thereof on Ella ~n ~he O~[lce of the Clerk of ~he Circuit Court
in end for ~elu B~ach County, Florida, Ln PIa~ Book ~, pass
of the Public Records of Film Beach Coun~y, Florida.
Lots 1, 2, 3, A, 9, IO, Il, end 12, Block ~6, Delray Beach,
Florida, 8ccordlnf co ~he pleC ~hereo[ on file ~n the office
the Clerk of the Circul~ Court In and for Palm Beach County,
Florida, In ~laC Book !, ~o~e 3, of the O[[?ctal Records
Folu Bedch County, Florida.
This deed lo sade ~or ~he purpose of Sivln~ and Iranians ~o
frfntee, ~ oucce~8org, le8al represen~8~lves end
~l~le ~o ~he ~bove-deocr~bed refl estate, for ~he construction
of e ney courthouse and other 8overnmen~el facilities,
include buc nsc be llml~ed ~o Judicial end related
administrative offices, and offices for employee servicer end
park~ns ireao; end If made, executed end delivered vith ~he
expreoe ~nders~ondin8 end condition that should construction
~he above described proJec~ nsc hive co~eflced vichin tva years
o~ Stances receivin8 oil zon~n8 end ocher refula~ory approvals
from ~antor, or 1~ ~he ~ame ~haLl ever be discontinued or
abandoned ae · Courthoule or o~her ~ela~ed [aclll~let, ~he
~itle ~o game eh~ll ~hereupon rever~ ~o and reveet In the
, ~rlntor or its
T~HER vLth all the tenements, hereditaments lad
~ppurtenlnces thereto belongLn~ or in an~Lee IpperteLnLnI.
TO ~VE ~ TO HOLD, the e~e Ln ~ee simple ~orever.
,~ the Izlntor hereby covenants vLth ~a~d srlntee thlz the
Irlntor i~ Xlvf~XX7 seized o~ laid lend in ~ee sLmple: thlt the
hll Iood z/iht ~nd lev~ul ~uthortty to emil end convey laid land; that
the lr~ntor hereby [ully vlrr~ntl the title to s~id lend Ind rill de~end
~he lame alaiflst the l~vfu[ cllims o( ill persons vhomsoever~ lad thlt
slid land ~ [zee of all encumbrances.
I~ VlT~ESS ~EREOF, the slid Izlntor hal eL&ned and sealed
these presents the dly lad year ~Lrst ibove vr~tten.
ClOT OF DEL~Y B~CH, FLORIDA
i~/tnes~ ~ S. C~BELL, III, ~YOR
:l~ltness gLl~g~Tff ~AU; Girt
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF PAL~ BEACH )
I H£REBY CERTIFY that off this day, before me, an officer duly
authorized In the State aforesaid and ffl the County aforesaid to toke
acknovledsmente, personally appeared DOAE S. C~BELL, ~ll, end ELIZ~TH
A~AU, il ~lyor and City Clerk, respectively, to Be kfl~ ~o be the
persons descrLbed Ln end vho executed ~he foreloinI lns~runenC end
8cknovledsed before me ~hiC Che~ execured ~he
g[TN~SS B~ hand Ind offfcLtl sell fn ~he County and S~lte
sforesltd ~hLl ~dly of ~/~. , A.0. 1986.
~ub~c, S~ace
This instruueflt prep4red by: ~yco~ ~:? ~ ~.~eq ;:~1]/.1~90
Address ~ ~"~ ~'
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EXHIBIT "B"
Lots 1, 2, 3, and & Ieee the North 20 feet (SR 806 Road RIEht of #ay) N/T)
al! of LOtl 5 throush 12 and the North 50 feet o! Lot 13, Block 53, Delta7
Beach, FlorLda, accordfnS to the plat thereof on file Sn the Offtce o! the
Clerk of the C/rcuLt Court fn end for Pall Beech County, FlorLda, In Plat
Book !, PaGe 3, of the Public Records of Pill Beach CountT, Florida.
E:XHZBZ~ 'C"
Lots I, 2, 3, &. g, I0, !1, end 12, Block 46_, gelriy
~ccordfnl to the p~at Chereo. E~,~ on ftle tn the off~ce of the C~erk
Ctrcut~ Court in and for ~alu Beach County, Florida, tn Plat Book
Pale 3 of the Official Records of Pale Beach County, Flertdo.
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CITY OF I]ELRrlY BE [H
June 2, 1992
Mr. Christopher J. Brown
Executive Director
Community Redevelopment Agency
207 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Dear Chris:
Enclosed for your file is a certified copy of Ordinance No. 17-92
as passed and adopted by the Delray Beach City Commission on May
26, 1992.
Section 3 of the ordinance provides, "The Community RedeVelopment
Plan is modified in its entirety in the form and as attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof." I have not
received a copy of the modified plan and would greatly appreciate
it if you could provide me with one. The document should be
certified as a true and correct copy of the modified Community
Redevelopment Plan in its entirety as recommended by the CRA to
the City Commission for approval. Upon receipt, I will
incorporate the plan with Ordinance No. 17-92 as required.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 243-7050.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
AMH/m
Enclosure
cc: Susan A. Ruby, Assistant City Attorney
A PUBLIC HEARING will
?:M P,M., (er at any
Boca ~a~on, Palm Boaeh ~oungy, ~lorida ~ ~ ~.
Delray Beach. Palm Beach County, Florida ~ ~ ~ ~ c~ ~ ~ c~
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
Before the undersigned authority personally ~.~ ~v~o.~.~
appeared Nancy Smith, Inside Sales Man- .~.c~so~..~c,~o~
ager of The News. daily newspapers pub- .~o~.~ 0~ ~..,
lished in Boca Raton in Palm Beach County, ~...o..,~,t ~u.os
EXPENDITURES TO ~RRY OUT
Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- ~..,.r"~ ...~s~,. ..~vm.~...
ment was published in said newspapers in T.~ ~u.,~
~1~ REDEVE~ENT P~N
F~ THE CITY ~
~; FIN~ T~T TH~ ~IFI-
T~T THE ~IFI~T~
~ISTENT ~TH T~ ~ ~ ~L-
RAY ~CH'S ~EHE~lVE
P~N, AND ~
FINDINGS PURSUANT
PLIabLE REQUIRE~NT$ OF
; FLORI~ STATUTES SECTI~
Affiant further says that The News is a ,.o c~usE; ..~,0,~
newspape~ published in Boe~ gabon, in sa~d
through Sunday, and has been entered as .E~ ~o.,~ ~E.u,.o
second class matter at the post office in c.,.,.. ~.~,s
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, ES OF THE Cl~ OF DELRAY
~EACH, FLORIO~ BY REPEALI~
for a period of one year next preceding the ~'~ ~"c~u.,.o ..~"~ ~a~.o~'~
NEW SECTI~S ~ THR~H
first publication of the attached copy of ...,O~OV,~T'~O~
SIGgS RE~ARDI~ ~RIgG
advertisement; and affiant further says that ~v~''~,o.,~v,~,° .~,~
he has neither paid nor promised any ...~o. ~ ~u
person, firm or corporation any discount. ,.~ o..~ .0 ~,~
~ob~t~, commission o~ refund [or the put- ~o~ o~ o~
CRA~ WITHIN T~ CITY; BY CRE-
ATING A NEW ~CT~ ~1~ TO
pose of securing this advertisement for pub- ,.evade ~o. ~
lication in said newspapers, o. ,Vd ~uc ~.~
THE EXCE~I~ ~ K~ES
PARK, V~ERANS PARE AND THE
CITY ~RINA; BY CRATING
SECTIONS ~.15 AND ~ TO PR~
VIDE FOR THE LICENS~ OF EX-
CUR~I~ B~T ~RMI~S CO~
AND ~ TO PR~IDE FOR GR-
-- I I ~ ~ lNG OR ANCHORI~ ~ GTS IN
rATE PROPERS; PROWO~
RE~R C~USE;
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ ~Vl~S C~U~;
A~ EFFE~IVE DATE.
S
1~o ~ ~
( a , Notary Pub f Florida at large) '
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # I~ - MEETIN~ OF MAY 2~, 1992
ORDINANCE NO, 17-92
DATE: May 22, 1992
This is the second reading of an ordinance amending the Land
Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances to provide that the
power to appropriate funds and make expenditures to carry out the
purposes of the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 is delegated to
the Community Redevelopment Agency; providing further that the City
also retains such powers; and modifying the Community Redevelopment
Plan in its entirety.
Florida Statutes Section 163.370 lists the powers available to the
CRA to carry out purposes described in the Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969. The City, upon its creation of the CRA delegated all
the powers set forth in Section 163.370 to the CRA excluding powers
enumerated in 163.370(1)(1) and (m). Section 163.370(1)(1) reserves
zoning and building regulation powers; power to make agreements with
housing authorities and power to appropriate such expenditures as are
necessary to carry out the purposes of the Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969 to the City.
This ordinances seeks to provide clarification to ensure that the CRA
has the ability to appropriate funds and make expenditures while also
ensuring that the City retains such rights. The remaining part of
the ordinance concerns the modification and adoption of the Community
Redevelopment Plan.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 17-92 on second and final
reading.
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: .~Lxou,~ nam.,.x', ~i-T-~~R~~
F B~BARCINSKI, ASSISTANT CITY ~NAGER
FROM: ~ID J. KOVACS, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
DATE: MAY 13, 1992
SUBJECT: PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD (LPA) REVIEW OF ATTACHMENT
FOR ORDINANCE NO. 17-92
I understand that a query was made at the Department Head
meeting this morning as to Planning and Zoning Board review of
the C.R.A. Plan which is being approved by the City Commission
pursuant to Ordinance No. 17-92.
In that Ordinance No. 17-92 was approved on first reading and, I
presume, will have public hearing and second reading on May
26th, there will not be a Planning and Zoning Board review prior
to adoption. While such a review is required for original
adoption, 'it is not required for amendments. The City
Attorney's Office is handling the subject with respect to the
basis for the WHEREAS that states "consistency" exists.
After adoption, I will have copies made of the copy which was
given to me and we will have a review by the Planning and Zoning
Board and then, if necessary, a work session with the C.R.A. If
we (Planning and Zoning Board) find items of inconsistency, we
will forward such findings to the City Commission with a
recommendation that Ordinance No. 17-92 be amended. There is no
time frame for this review. I anticipate that Planning and
Zoning Board action, if any, will occur in August or September.
DJK/dlm
C:
David Harden, City Manager
Lula Butler, Dir of Community Improvement
Stan Weedon, Advanced Planning
John Walker, Advanced Planning
Susan Ruby, Assistant City Attorney
DJK/CRAPLAN.DOC
CITY OF DELRII¥ BEI:II:H
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
FACSIMILE 407/278-4755 writer' s Direct Line
(407) 243-7091
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 5, 1992
TO: City Commission
FROM: Susan A. Ruby, Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT: Ordinance # 17-92 - Modification of the CRA Plan
and Clarification of CRA Powers
Our office has prepared in conjunction with the attorney for
the Community Redevelopment Agency, Robert Federspiel, this
ordinance which seeks to clarify the powers of the CRA as
contained within the Land Development Regulations of the City
of Delray Beach and which modifies and adopts a Community
Redevelopment Plan.
Florida Statutes Section 163.370 lists the powers available to
the Community Redevelopment Agency to carry out purposes
prescribed by the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969. The
City, upon its creation of the CRA on June 18, 1985 delegated
all the powers set forth in Section 163.370 to the CRA
excluding powers enumerated in 163.370(1)(1) and (m). Section
163.370(1)(1) as contained in the ordinances creating the CRA,
not only reserves zoning and building regulation powers and the
power to make agreements with housing authorities to the City,
but also reserves the power to the City to appropriate such
funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to carry out
the purposes of the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969. The
CRA, however, since its inception has appropriated funds and
made necessary expenditures.
Upon discussion with counsel for the Community Redevelopment
Agency, it is apparent that the City in the creation of the
Community Redevelopment Agency did not intend to reserve the
power to expend and appropriate funds solely to itself.
Section 2 of this ordinance seeks to provide clarification to
ensure that the CRA has the ability to appropriate funds and
make expenditures while also ensuring that the City also
retains such rights.
City Commission
May 5, 1992
Page 2
The remaining part of the ordinance concerns the modification
and adoption of the Community Redevelopment Plan as contained
with Exhibit A. Should you have an questions or concerns,
not hesitate to contact me.
SAR:cl
cc David Harden, City Manager
Alison MacGregor Hardy, City Clerk
David Kovacs, Director of Planning and Zoning
Robert Federspiel, Esq.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, SECTION 8.1.1(D), "DELEGATION OF
POWER", TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS AND MAKE EXPENDITURES TO CARRY OUT THE
PURPOSES OF THE "COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1969" IS DELEGATED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, PROVIDING FURTHER THAT THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH ALSO RETAINS SUCH POWERS; AND MODIFYING THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, IN ITS ENTIRETY; FINDING THAT THE
MODIFICATION CONFORMS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED; FINDING THAT THE
MODIFICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND MAKING FURTHER
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF
FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.360(6)(7); PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, by Ordinance No. 46-85, adopted June 18, 1985, (now codified in
the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Delray Beach, as Article 8.1) did create a Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") as provided in Florida Statutes Section 163.356; and,
WHEREAS, on December 23, 1986, the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County passed and adopted Resolution No.
R-86-2003 delegating the exercise of the powers conferred upon the
County by Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes, within the boundaries
of the City of Delray Beach to the governing body of the City of Delray
Beach completely and without limitation; and,
WHEREAS, the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Section 8.1.1(D), "Delegation of
Power" confers certain powers to the CRA; and,
WHEREAS, the CRA's powers were limited in Section 8.1.1(D) of
the Land Development Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend Section 8.1.1(D)
of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Delray Beach to provide that the CRA has the power to
appropriate such funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to
carry out the purposes of the "Community Redevelopment Act of 1969" by
excluding the first phrase of Florida Statutes 163.370(1)(1) from the
reservation of the powers contained in the delegation of powers to the
CRA; and,
WHEREAS, the City, however, retains the right to exercise any
of the powers delegated to the CRA, and such powers shall not be deemed
to be vested exclusively in the agency; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, has heretofore approved a Community Redevelopment Plan on
September 9, 1986 by Resolution No. 49-86, subsequently amended and
ratified on November 24, 1987 by Resolution No. 47-87, on February 14,
1989 by Resolution No. 6-89, on September 25, 1990 by Resolution No.
86-90, on April 9, 1991 by Resolution No. 28-91, and on November 26,
1992 by Resolution No. 93-91; and,
WHEREAS, CRA, has heretofore adopted a Community Redevelopment
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the CRA is desirous of modifying said Plan in its
entirety to redefine its goals, policies, and objectives, as well as the
complete redefinition of its programs and projects contemplated thereby;
and,
WHEREAS, the CRA of the City of Delray Beach has recommended
to the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach pursuant to this
ordinance that the Community Redevelopment Plan be modified, amended,
and ratified in its entirety in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the modification
conforms to the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, as amended; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the modification is
consistent with the City of Delray Beach's Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission further finds that any conflicts
between the Community Redevelopment Plan and the City of Delray Beach
Comprehensive Plan shall be resolved in favor of the City of Delray
Beach Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the modifications
meets the applicable requirements of Sections 163.360(6)(7), Florida
Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission shall hold a public hearing on
said modification to the Plan, after public notice is given in confor-
mance with the requirements of Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the preamble stated above is hereby incor-
porated by reference herein, as findings of fact upon which this
Ordinance is based.
Section 2. That Chapter 8, "Special Implementation Programs",
Article 8.1, "the Community Redevelopment Agency", Section 8.1.1,
"Community Redevelopment Agency" of the Land Development Regulations of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby
amended by amending subsection 8.1.1(D), "Delegation of Power", to read
as follows:
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(D) Delegation of Power:
The Commission delegates to the Community Redevelopment
Agency each of the powers set forth in F.S. Section
163.370 et seq, including the power to appropriate such
funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to
carry out the purposes as of the "Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969" (excluding, however, those remaining powers
enumerated in F.S. subsection 163.370(1)(1) and the
powers in F.S. subsection 163.370(m)). However, the City
retains the right to exercise any powers delegated herein
to the Community Redevelopment Agency, and such powers
shall not be deemed to be vested exclusively in the
agency.
Section 3. The Community Redevelopment Plan is modified in
its entirety in the form and as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made
a part hereof.
Section 4. That if any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence or word or other provision of this ordinance, or any portion
thereof, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such decision shall not effect the validity of any other section,
subsection, paragraph, sentence, or word or prcvision or its application
to other persons or circumstances and shall not effect the validity of
the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof o=her than the part
declared to be invalid.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall become effective on
second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the __ day df , 1992.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Readin~
Second Reading.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~/
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ ~2'A.- MEETING OF MAY 12. 1992
ORDINANCE NO, 17-92
DATE: May 8, 1992
This is a first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances to provide that the power to appropriate funds and make
expenditures to carry out the purposes of the Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969 is delegated to the Community Redevelopment Agency;
providing further that the City also retains such powers; and
modifying the Community Redevelopment Plan in its entirety.
Florida Statutes Section 163.370 lists the powers available to the
CRA to carry out purposes described in the Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969. The City, upon its creation of the CRA delegated all
the powers set forth in Section 163.370 to the CRA excluding powers
enumerated in 163.370(1)(1) and (m). Section 163.370(1)(1) reserves
zoning and building regulation powers; power to make agreements with
housing authorities and power to appropriate such expenditures as are
necessary to carry out the purposes of the Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969 to the City.
This ordinances seeks to provide clarification to ensure that the CRA
has the ability to appropriate funds and make expenditures while also
ensuring that the City retains such rights. The remaining part of
the ordinance concerns the modification and adoption of the Community
Redevelopment Plan.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 17-92 on first reading.
CITY OF I)ELAI:IY BEI £H
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ~ ~TM~*~'~' ~^~ ~"~' ~-°~'~^ ~"~
FACSIMILE 407/278-4755
Writer's Direct Line
(407) 243-7091
May 4, 1992
Robert Federspiel, Esq.
501 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Subject: Ordinance Modifying the Powers of the CRA and CRA
Plan
Dear Bob:
Pursuant to our recent discussion, I have modified the
ordinance to include the amendment to the Land Development
Regulations clarifying the power of the CRA to appropriate
funds and make expenditures while retaining the modification to
the CRA Plan.
Please review and let me know if the language is not
acceptable. If I don't hear from you, I will assume that it is
appropriate. By copy of this memorandum to Alison MacGregor,
City Clerk, I am requesting, pursuant to our discussions, that
this ordnance be placed on the City Commission Agenda for
first reading on May 12, 1992. Second reading will ~be held on
May 26, 1992.
Further, by copy of this memorandum to Alison MacGregor Hardy,
City Clerk, I am requesting that appropriate notices be sent to
the Clerk's office to all taxing authorities fifteen (15) days
,' prior to the approval of this ordinance at the public hearing
on May 26, 1992.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CITY ~,~L~)~.o,[...~IDA
Assistant City Attorney
SAR:ci
cc Alison MacGregor Hardy, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 17-92
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on the following proposed Ordinance
at 7:00 P.M., (or at any continuation of such meeting which is
set by the Commission), on Tuesday, May 26, 1992, in the City
Commission Chambers, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, at which
time the City Commission will consider its adoption. The
proposed Ordinance may be inspected at the Office of the City
Clerk at the City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday,
except holidays. All interested parties are invited to attend
and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, SECTION 8.1.1(D),
"DELEGATION OF POWER", TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER TO APPROPRIATE
FUNDS AND MAKE EXPENDITURES TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE
"COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969" IS DELEGATED TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, PROVIDING FURTHER THAT THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH ALSO RETAINS SUCH POWERS; AND MODIFYING THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, IN ITS ENTIRETY; FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION CONFORMS
TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED; FINDING
THAT THE MODIFICATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND MAKING FURTHER FINDINGS PURSUANT
TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION
163.360(6)(7); PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Please be advised that if a person or persons decides to appeal
any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such persons will
need a record of these proceedings, and for this purpose such
persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City does not
provide or prepare such record. Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH: Delray Beach News CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
May 15, 1992 Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
CITY OF OEL i:iY
May 7, 1992
Mr. Joseph Safford
Director of Finance
City of Delray Beach
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Subject: Amendment to City of Delray Beach Community
Redevelopment Plan
Dear Board Members:
The City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is
recommending that the City of Delray Beach approve an amendment
to its Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Part
III of the Florida Statutes.
Please accept this letter as notice, pursuant to Florida Statute,
Section 163.346, of the City Commission's consideration of the
amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan.
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and take final
action on the amending ordinance, which is attached hereto, on
May 26, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
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May 7, 1992
Mr. Sal Matteis, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority
207 E. Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Subject: Amendment to City of Delra¥ Beach Community
Redevelopment Plan
Dear Board Members:
The City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is
recommending that the City of Delray Beach approve an amendment
to its Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Part
III of the Florida Statutes.
Please accept this letter as notice, pursuant to Florida Statute,
Section 163.346, of the City Commission's consideration of the
amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan.
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and take final
action on the amending ordinance, which is attached hereto, on
May 26, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
Sincerely, .
Alison MacGregor Harty
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Mr. John Dame
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Palm Beach County
P.O. Box 4036
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Subject: Amendment to City of Delray Beach Community
Redevelopment Plan
Dear Board Members:
The City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is
recommending that the City of Delray Beach approve an amendment
to its Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Part
III of the Florida Statutes.
Please accept this letter as notice, pursuant to Florida Statute,
Section 163.346, of the City Commission's consideration of the
amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan.
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and take final
action on the amending ordinance, which is attached hereto, on
May 26, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
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May 7, 1992
Mr. George Fleichman
Interim Executive Director
PBC Health Care District
324 Datura Street, #401
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Subject: Amendment to City of Delray Beach Community
Redevelopment Plan
Dear Board Members:
The City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is
recommending that the City of Delray Beach approve an amendment
to its Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Part
III of the Florida Statutes.
Please accept this letter as notice, pursuant to Florida Statute,
Section 163.346, of the City Commission's consideration of the
amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan.
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and take final
action on the amending ordinance, which is attached hereto, on
May 26, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
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Controller
Children's Service Council
3111 South Dixie Highway
Suite 243
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Subject: Amendment to City of Delra¥ Beach Community
Redevelopment Plan
Dear Board Members:
The City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is
recommending that the City of Delray Beach approve an amendment
to its Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Part
III of the Florida Statutes.
Please accept this letter as notice, pursuant to Florida Statute,
Section 163.346, of the City Commission's consideration of the
amendment to the Community Redevelopment Plan.
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and take final
action on the amending ordinance, which is attached hereto, on
May 26, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida.
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PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: JEFF KURTZ, CITY ATTORNEY
*REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION*
FROM:~~' ~ID J.~ KOVACS, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING
DATE: MAY 9, 1992
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 12A -- C.R.A. PLAN APPROVAL
Upon review of the City Commission documentation, I offer the
following comments on Item 12A - Ordinance 17-92:
1. The ordinance contains two very distinct subjects (a) a LDR
text amendment; and, (b) an unrelated CRA Plan amendment.
Normally two such diverse items are each the subject of a
separate ordinance.
2. Typo in the 5th WHEREAS, 4th line: "made" should be "make".
3. The 7th WHEREAS shows that the initial CRA Plan approval
and all subsequent amendments have been made by RESOLUTION.
It seems that the pending amendment should likewise be by
RESOLUTION and not by ORDINANCE. Would not approval by
ordinance require subsequent amendment approvals also to be
by ordinance? Such a situation may not be desired by the
CRA since approval of an ordinance is more time consuming.
4. The 12th WHEREAS states that the proposed modification "is
consistent" with the City's Comprehensive Plan. There has
been no review by the Local Planning Agency or the Planning
Staff with respect to consistency. A copy of the new plan
document was referred to this office through the City
Manager's Office last week. Given the scope of the changes
(a totally new plan document), the matter of "consistency"
should be seriously addressed. For example Policy C-3.1
directs the C.R.A. to develop a rehabilitation plan for the
existing municipal tennis center upon it's present site.
This policy is currently under debate before the City
Commission.
To: Jeff Kurtz, City Attorney
Re: Agenda Item 12A -- C.R.A. Plan Approval
May 9, 1992
Page 2
I suggest that the subjects be separated with the LDR amendment
being by ordinance, and the CRA Plan Amendment by resolution. I
also suggest that the resolution contain language to the effect
that (a) conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan are resolved in
favor of the Comprehensive Plan; and, (b) that the CRA Plan is
subject to further revision upon review for consistency by the
Local Planning Agency and the consideration of any findings and
recommendations resulting from that LPA review by the City
Commission.
DJK/cm
c:
David Harden, City Manager
Alison Harty MacGregor, City Clerk
T:CRA12A.DOC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on the following proposed Ordinanc-
es at 7:00 P.M., (or at any continuation of such meeting which is
set by the Commission), on Tuesday, May 26, 1992, in the City
Commission Chambers, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, at which
time the City Commission will consider their adoption. The
proposed Ordinances may be inspected at the Office of the City
Clerk at the City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday,
except holidays. All interested parties are invited to attend
and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 17-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, SECTION 8.1.1(D), "DELE-
GATION OF POWER", TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
AND MAKE EXPENDITURES TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE "COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969" IS DELEGATED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVEL-
OPMENT AGENCY, PROVIDING FURTHER THAT THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
ALSO RETAINS SUCH POWERS; AND MODIFYING THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOP-
MENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, IN ITS ENTIRETY;
FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION CONFORMS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVEL-
OPMENT ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED; FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
AND MAKING FURTHER FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 163.360(6) (7); PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 9, "GENERAL REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 92,
"BOATS AND BOATING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 92.01 THROUGH AND
INCLUDING 92.20 AND ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 92.01 THROUGH 92.03 TO
PROVIDE FOR POSTING OF SIGNS REGARDING ANCHORING AND MOORING TO
PUBLIC PROPERTY; TO PROVIDE FOR A LIMITATION OF BOATS OR VESSELS
UPON ANY WATERWAY WITHIN THE CITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PEACEFUL
AND QUIET OPERATION OF OUTBOARD WATER CRAFT WITHIN THE CITY; BY
CREATING A NEW SECTION 92.10 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROHIBITION OF
MOORING OR ANCHORING ON OR TO PUBLIC PROPERTY WITH THE EXCEPTIONS
OF KNOWLES PARK, VETERANS PARK AND THE CITY MARINA; BY CREATING
NEW SECTIONS 92.15 AND 92.16 TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF
EXCURSION BOAT OPERATIONS CONDUCTED FROM VETERANS PARK; BY
CREATING NEW SECTIONS 92.19 AND 92.20 TO PROVIDE FOR MOORING OR
ANCHORING OF BOATS IN RESTRICTED AREAS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Please be advised that if a person or persons decides to appeal
any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such persons will
need a record of these proceedings, and for this purpose such
persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed-
ings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based. The City does not provide
or prepare such record. Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH: Delray Beach News CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
May 14, 1992 Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
MODIFICATION,
THE CiTY OF DEL-
BEACH'S COMPREHENSIVE
AND, A~AKitIG FURTHER
INDING$ PURSUANT, TO THE