01-15-08 Minutes RegJANUARY 15, 2008
A Regulaz Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, was called to order by Vice Mayor Fetzer in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Gary Eliopoulos
Vice Mayor Fred Fetzer
Commissioner Woodie McDuffie
Commissioner Brenda Montague
Absent - Mayor Rita Ellis
Also present were - David T. Hazden, City Manager
Brian Shutt, Assistant City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Nancy Norman with Unity
of Delray Beach.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was
given.
4. AGENDA APPROVAL.
Mr. Eliopoulos requested that Item 8.I., Hold Harmless
Aereement/Delrav Club, Inc. of the Consent Agenda be moved to the Regular Agenda
as Item 9.A.A.
The City Manager stated staff provided additional information to the City
Commission late regarding Item 9.G., Community Workforce Housins Innovation
Program (CWHIP) Agreement for Villases at Delrav. He stated he has discussed this
with Representatives of Auburn Development Group and they agree the best way to
handle this would be to postpone it and schedule a Special Meeting next Tuesday
(January 22, 2008) so that everyone has the opportunity to review this thoroughly.
Mrs. Montague moved to postpone Item 9.G., Community Workforce
Housine Innovation Program (CWHIP) Agreement for Villases at Delrav to the
Special Meeting of January 22, 2008, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -
Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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Vice Mayor Fetzer stated Item 10.E, Ordinance No. 02-08 has been
tabled
Mr. McDuffie moved to approve the Agenda as amended, seconded by
Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. McDuffie -Yes;
Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mrs. Montague moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of
January 8, 2008, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr.
McDuffie -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.A. RecoanizinQ Black History Month -February 2008
Vice Mayor Fetzer read and presented a proclamation hereby proclaiming
the month of February 2008 as Black History Month. Lula Butler, Director of
Community Improvement Department came forward to accept the proclamation.
6.B. Reco2nizina 2-1-1 Awareness Week -February I1 -18, 2008
Vice Mayor Fetzer read and presented a proclamation to Patrice
Schroeder, Community Relations Specialist with 2-1-1 hereby proclaiming the week of
February 11, 2008-February 17, 2008 as 2-1-1 Awareness Week in the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. Mrs. Schroeder came forward to accept the proclamation and gave a few
brief comments.
7. PRESENTATIONS:
7.A. SPIRIT (Service Performance, Inte¢rity, Responsibility,
Innovation Teamwork) Committee Employee Awards Presentation
Alberta Gaum-Rickard, Project Coordinator along with Vice Mayor Fetzer
presented a quarterly S.P.I.R.I.T. award to Mr. Ben Soto, Safety Specialist for his total
commitment, above and beyond his normal duties to make a safer and more pleasant
work environment within the City.
Juan Manzano, Interim Environmental Compliance Manager along with
Vice Mayor Fetzer presented a quarterly S.P.I.R.I.T. award to Fire Station #3 A-shift
those individuals being: Lieutenant Richard Bush, Driver Engineer Dale Fagan,
Firefighter/Paramedic Jack McKessy, Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Falcone,
Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Muller, Firefighter /Paramedic Chris Hutchinson, and
Firefighter/Paramedic Christine McCrady organized a collection drive within the Fire-
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Rescue Department to assist a family during the holiday season. While treating the
patient for a cardiac event in November, the crew lead by Lieutenant Richard Bush, came
upon an unusual family situation occurring within the residence. It was noted that the
patient and his spouse had just recently taken in their deceased daughter's children. The
children ranged in age from infant to teenagers.
Samantha Roland along with Vice Mayor Fetzer presented a quarterly
S.P.I.R.I.T. award to Willie Ceasar, Recreation Supervisor at the 505 Teen Center/Parks
& Recreation for going above and beyond by taking the initiative on his own time to put
together a toy give-a-way for children for Christmas at the Teen Center and contributed
20 pairs of shoes from his own pocket.
7.B. Special Recognition Award -Reeve Bright
Vice Mayor Fetzer presented Mr. Reeve Bright with a Special Recognition
Award for his outstanding contributions regazding the Annual Boat Parade.
Commissioner Montague stated Reeve and Anne Bright have been citizens
in Delray Beach for many years and recognized both for their many achievements. Mr.
Bright came forward to accept the Special Recognition Award and gave a few brief
comments.
7.C.
Representative Maria Sachs
Maria Sachs, State Representative, stated many years ago a man by the
name of Robert Watson, Sr. was in his late 40's when he took over as General Manager
of a small company which manufactured meat slicers and simple tabulators. She stated
he had a vision that he could invent a machine that would actually store information and
he followed this vision. Ms. Sachs stated the company was International Business
Machines (IBM). She stated she feels a similaz vision that Mayor Ellis and Vice Mayor
Fetzer has when it comes to Delray Beach because of their vision and the way they take
care of the parks and its citizens. Ms. Sachs presented the Commission with a check for
Eagle Park in the amount of $200,000.00 and a check for Bexley Trail Community Pazk
in the amount of $200,000.00. She stated she is very proud to have her office in the City
of Delray Beach and appreciates all the good work the Commission does for the people.
7_D. MLK Drive Beautification Proiect -Alberta McCarthy
Alberta McCarthy (former Commissioner) gave a brief PowerPoint
presentation of the Martin Luther King Drive Beautification Project. Ms. McCarthy
stated the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) had a budget of $300,000.00 and
$75,000.00 came from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and $96,000.00
was allocated from Commissioner Addie Greene making it a total of $471,000.00 for this
Community Improvement Project. She introduced the Committee members made up of
Delray Beach citizens. Ms. McCarthy stated the first organizational meeting was held
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July 17, 2006. She stated Martin Luther King Drive used to be N.W. 2"d Street and goes
from I-95 east to the Intracoastal.
7.E. Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) Awards
Jose Aguila (Chair), Connor Lynch (Vice Chair), Mark Gregory (Second
Vice Chair), and Andrew Youngross presented this item.
New Commercial Development category: Santa Fe Salon
- Van Amem Properties, Inc., (Owner/Developer)
- George Brewer, Brewer Architecture, Inc. (Architect)
- Michael Fay, (Landscape Architect)
New Residential Development cate2orv: Gramercy Square
- Northstar Homes, Scott Worley, (Developer)
- Marc Wiener, AIA, (Architect)
- Leo Urban, Urban Associates, Inc., (Landscape Architect)
- Miller Land Planning Consultants, Inc., (Consultant)
New Downtown Residential Development cateEOrv: Terraces at Delray
- Grenadier Development, (Owner/Developer)
- The Evans Group, (Architect)
- Enviroscape Land Planning & Landscape Architecture, (Landscape
Architect)
Exterior Renovations cate~orv: La Cigale Restaurant
- La Cigale Restaurant, Legacy Bank (Owner)
- Roger Cope, (Architect)
- Carter and Associates, Landscape Architects, Inc.
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New Public Buildings category: City of Delray Beach ESD Building
- Richard Hasko, Director of Environmental Services, City of Delray
Beach (Owner)
- Cume Sowazds Aguila Architects
- Jerry Turner of Florida, Inc. (Landscape Architect)
Wall Siguage category: Blacktia Reef
- Gregory McManaman, (Owner)
- Claudio Camilucci of Camilucci Signs (Designer)
8. CONSENT AGENDA: City Manager Recommends Approval.
8_A. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEED/YACHT CLUB AT
DELRAY BEACH: Approve and accept an easement deed for the installation of a
public sidewalk to be constructed in front of an existing City lift station and adjacent to
MacFarlane Drive.
8_B. REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK DEFERRAL/418 NORTH OCEAN
BOULEVARD: Approve a request to defer the installation of a sidewalk in front of 418
North Ocean Boulevard.
8_C. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (C.O. NO. 1/FINALI/FIARTZELL
CONSTRUCTION, INC.: Approve a Contract Ctoseout (C.O. No. 1) in the amount of
a $15,568.50 decrease and a final payment in the amount of $4,161.37 to Hartzell
Construction, Inc. for the completion of the Community Improvement Sidewalk Project.
Funding is available from 118-1965-554-63.11 (Community Development
FundBikepaths/Sidewalks).
8_D. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 8/SPATIAL FOCUS, INC.:
Approve Service Authorization No. 8 in the amount of $19,025.00 to Spatial Focus, Inc.
for assistance in developing a prototype software application for creating the annual
Capital Improvement Program. Funding is available from 448-5411-538-31.90
(Stormwater Utility Fund/Other Professional Services) and 442-5178-536-31.90
(Water/Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund/Other Professional Services).
8_E. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION 14.5/CURRIE SOWARDS AGUILA
ARCHITECTS: Approve Service Authorization No. 14.5 in the amount of $3,750.00 to
Currie Sowards Aguila Architects for supplemental consulting services resulting from
site revisions to the Mangrove Park Project as required by the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD). Funding is available from 334-4174-572-63.90
(General Construction Fund/Intracoastal Park/Other Improvements).
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8.F. SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 07-03/MATHEWS
CONSULTING, INC.: Approve Service Authorization No. 07-03 in the amount of
$27,763.00 to Mathews Consulting, Inc. for a surface water management study of the
S.W. Area. Funding is available from 448-5411-538-31.30 (Stormwater Utility
Fund/Engineering/Architect).
8.G. AGREEMENT/ERDMAN ANTHONY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.:
Approve an agreement between the City and Erdman Anthony and Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $38,200.00 for the design of trombone mast arm signals at the intersection of
S.W. 2"d Avenue and West Atlantic Avenue. Funding is available from 334-3162-541-
65.87 (General Construction Fund/Capital Outlay/S.W. 2"a Avenue-S.W. ls` Street-West
Atlantic Avenue).
8.H. RESOLUTION NO. 02-08/FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (FDOT)/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CRA : Approve and adopt Resolution No. 02-08 authorizing execution of a Locally
Funded Agreement (LFA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and
approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with FDOT and the State Department of
Financial Services, Division of Treasury for funding in the amount of $1,596,848.26 for
improvements along Atlantic Avenue between N.W. 12~' Avenue and SR A-1-A. Of this
cost, $1,500,000 will be paid by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
The caption of Resolution No. 02-08 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF DRAINAGE,
SIGNALIZATION, LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE
ENHANCEMENTS ALONG ATLANTIC AVENUE
BETWEEN NW 12 AVENUE AND AlA AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
AGREEMENT.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 02-08 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
8_I. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS ITEM 9.A.A.
8_J. FUNDING ACCOUNT CHANGE/BARWICK ROAD CURBING
AND SWALE PROJECT: Approve an account funding change from the General
Construction Fund/Other hnprovements/Barwick Road Sidewalks (334-3162-541-68.02)
to the Stormwater Utility FundBarwick Road (448-5461-538-65.36) for the work
awarded to Chaz Equipment Company, Inc. under a Contract Addition (C.O. No. 6) for
the Block 64 Alley Improvement Project.
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8.K. PURCHASE AWARD/HARTZELL CONSTRUCTION, INC.:
Approve a purchase award in the amount of $32,480.00 for Hartzell Construction, Inc. to
paint the hallways on the first and second floor of the Police Department. Funding is
available from 001-2111-521-46.10 (General FundBuilding Maintenance).
8_L. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HANDBOOK/PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Approve a request to implement a new Volunteer
Program Handbook to be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department.
8.M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/ADDENDUM TO OPEN
ROADS POLICY/FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT):
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and an Addendum to the Open Roads Policy
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding the development of a
Traffic Incident Management Team (TIM) Strategic Plan.
8_N. ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT/LANGTON
ASSOCIATES, INC./GRANT WRITING SERVICES: Approve Addendum No. 1 to
the Consulting Agreement between the City and Langton Associates, Inc. to include the
language to provide for the period November 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007, in
order to cover the lapse as the term of the agreement approved at the January 3, 2008
Regular Commission meeting does not begin until January 1, 2008.
8_O. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT/PALM BEACH
COUNTY: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City and Palm
Beach County for the Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) regazding the demolition of
Carver Estates extending the deadline for completion to July 31, 2008.
8_P. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT/PALM BEACH
COUNTY/NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER (NRC) SHUTTERING
PROJECT: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City and Palm
Beach County for the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) Shuttering Project through
the Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) Program to extend the deadline for completion to
Mazch 15, 2008.
8~. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST/SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE:
Approve a special event request to conduct the 40` Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on
Saturday, March 15, 2008, beginning with setup at 11:00 a.m., parade starting at 1:00
p.m. and ending at approximately 2:30 p.m., and to grant a temporary use permit per
LDR's Section 2.4.6(F) for the use of Atlantic Avenue from Venetian Drive to N.W. ls`
Avenue for the parade and Venetian Drive and Gleason Street for staging of parade
entries and the Old School Square surface parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and
to approve staff support for traffic control and security, bamcading, EMS assistance,
trash removal, assistance in obtaining the FDOT permit and to allow event signage to be
put up no earlier than March 7, 2008; contingent on the receipt of a hold harmless
agreement and receipt of the certificate of liability insurance.
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B.R. CANCELLA'1'lUN/11V'1L~KLU(;AL Auxci~.~1v1~1~x~/i.vivitrxuivxxx
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/LA FRANCE HOTEL AND 133 N.W. 5
AVENUE: Approve the cancellation of the Interlocal Agreements between the City and
the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the purchase and sale of the La
France Hotel and 133 N.W. 5~' Avenue properties.
8.S. CONTRACT RENEWAL/ACCURATE PARKING, INC.: Approve
renewal of a contract with Accurate Parking, Inc. for staffing of the Old School Square,
Bob Federspiel and the South County Courthouse Garages on weekend evenings
(Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) and special events. Funding is available from 001-
3151-545-34.90 (General Fund/Other Contractual Services).
8.T. REVIEW OF APPEALABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ACTIONS: Accept the actions and decisions made by the Land Development Boards for
the period January 3, 2008 through January 11, 2008.
S.U. AWARD OF BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Contract award to Chaz Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount
of $47,950.00 for the emergency repair of a collapsed sanitary
sewer main along A-1-A, south of Lewis Cove. Funding is
available from 442-5178-536-63.51 (Stormwater Utility
Fund/Sewer Mains).
2. Purchase award to Stryker in the amount of $46,340.00 for the
purchase of five (5) Stryker Model 6500 Power-Pro Ambulance
Patient Stretchers for the Fire-Rescue Department. Funding is
available from 001-2315-526-64.90 (General Fund/Other
Machinery/Equipment).
Mr. Eliopoulos moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended,
seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9. REGULAR AGENDA:
9.A.A. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/DELRAY CLUB, INC.:
Approve and authorize a Hold Harmless Agreement between the City and Delray Club,
Inc. for the work performed within the State fight-of--way. The Delray Ciub, Inc. is
located at 2001 South Ocean Boulevard.
Commissioner Eliopoulos declared a conflict of interest and stepped down
from the dais.
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Mr. McDuffie moved to approve Item 9.A.A. (formerly 8.L), seconded by
Mrs. Montague. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Vice Mayor Fetzer -
Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 0 vote.
9.A. WAIVER REQUESTS/508 S.E. 3'a AVENUE: Consider a waiver
request to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.3.4(K), "Development
Standards Matrix" to reduce the lot frontage, lot width, and lot size for one of two
proposed single family lots, located at the northwest comer of S.E. 6`h Street and S.E. 3`a
Avenue (508 S.E. 3ra Avenue). (Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
Vice Mayor Fetzer read into the record the City of Delray Beach
procedures for aQuasi-Judicial Hearing for this item and all subsequent Quasi-Judicial
Hearings.
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk, swore in those individuals who wished to
give testimony on this item.
Vice Mayor Fetzer asked the Commission to disclose their ex parte
communications. The Commission had no ex parte communications to disclose.
Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, entered the Planning and
Zoning project file #2008-042 into the record.
Mr. Dorling stated this is a waiver request to reduce the lot frontage, lot
width, and lot size for one of the two proposed single family lots located at the northwest
corner of S.E. 6`h Street and S.E. 3`a Avenue. The property is made up of portions of 4
lots and is L-shaped. The owner wishes to demolish all structures, create two lots and
build two single family homes on each of the newly created lots. It is also noted that the
current lot configuration ("L-shape") is unlike any other lot in this block of Osceola Park
or throughout the balance of the neighborhood.
Mr. Dorling stated required findings need to be made with respect to LDR
Section 4.3.4(K)(Development Standards Matrix) and the Commission would be granting
a reduction based upon on positive findings with respect to LDR Section 2.4.7(B)(5) and
LDR Section 4.3.1(D).
At its meeting of January 4, 2008, the DSMG (Development Services
Management Group) reviewed the request and recommended approval. He stated there
are two conditions: (1) that a survey is filed with the Engineering Department showing
the reconfiguration of the lots, and (2) that a Unity of Title be executed between the two
newly created lots and remain in place until all structures are demolished, at which time
said Unity of Title shall be released upon consent of the City's Chief Building Official.
Jason Mankoff, Attorney with Weiner & Aronson, P.A. 102 North
Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach (representing the Applicant) commended Scott
Zubek, Senior Planner, for compiling such a well prepared staff report. Mr. Mankoff
stated he is available for any questions the Commission may have and agrees with the
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conditions.
Vice Mayor Fetzer stated if anyone from the public would like to address
the Commission regarding the waiver request, to please come forward at this time. There
being no one from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding the
waiver request, the public hearing was closed.
There was no cross-examination or rebuttal.
Brian Shutt, Assistant City Attorney, briefly reviewed the Board Order
with the Commission who made findings according to their consensus (attached hereto is
a copy and made an official part of the minutes).
Mrs. Montague moved to adopt the Boazd Order (approving the waiver
requests) as presented, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes;
Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.B. REQUEST FOR IN-LIEU PARHING SPACES/WAIVER
REQUEST/ TAVERNA EROS: Consider a request from Taverna Eros for the purchase
of four (4) in-lieu parking spaces in the amount of $62,400.00 to accommodate the
creation of an outdoor dining area in the parking area immediately adjacent to the west
side of the building and fronting Atlantic Avenue; and an associated waiver request to
Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.6.9(E)(B), "In-Lieu Fee", which
prohibits the purchase of in-lieu spaces to accommodate an expansion of use when the
expansion eliminates existing parking spaces. The Taverna Eros is located at 8 East
Atlantic Avenue. (Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk, swore in those individuals who wished to
give testimony on this item.
Scott Aronson, Pazking Management Specialist, stated Tavema Eros is
located at 8 East Atlantic Avenue and this is a proposed site plan. This is a request for
four (4) in-lieu of pazking spaces and noted that the parking spaces in Area 2 are $15,600
per space. The request is to create an outdoor dining area in the parking lot owned by the
applicant to the west of the restaurant located adjacent to Atlantic Avenue. The
constmction of this area is going to require the elimination of four (4) parking spaces and
the relocation of the ADA compliant handicapped parking space. Mr. Aronson stated the
recent modifications to the in-lieu of parking policies do not permit an expansion of use
where it eliminates existing parking spaces due to the current value of real estate in the
downtown. It is a good investment to pay $15,000 for a pazking space when height
limitations allow you to go four stories up and this is why this was written into the Code.
In this particulaz case, the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Master Plan called for
the elimination of inappropriate uses and the development of outdoor dining azeas in the
downtown. None of the in-lieu parking spaces requested is required for the outdoor
dining area, as it will be classified as a Sidewalk Cafe so the additional square footage
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does not require parking in and of itself so the request for the four (4) spaces is only for
the elimination of the parking spaces that it eliminates to create the floor area. The total
cost for the four (4) pazking spaces is $62,400 and will be paid in full upon issuance of a
building permit.
Francisco Perez-Azua. Architect, stated this is the only surface pazking
lot left on Atlantic Avenue (with the exception of Atlantic Plaza) between Swinton
Avenue and the Intracoastal. He stated the Master Plan called for the elimination of
surface parking lots. Mr. Perez-Azua stated they are only eliminating four spaces which
is the minimum and leaving a total of nine spaces on the side and with the construction of
the two new parking gazages they feel it is a good asset. He stated there are a series of
restaurants on the street and it is a very crowded sidewalk. He stated they received a lot
of feedback from the Boazds and it was the Downtown Development Authority who
suggested that they did not want to see tables over the property line as a sidewalk cafe
because the sidewalk cafe is being replaced by these. Mr. Perez-Azua stated the
applicant has agreed to this and noted that the entire sidewalk will be open for traffic
flow. He stated it is currently all asphalt to the walls and they are proposing to put a
landscape buffer azound that and a tree in the middle to create shade. He feels this will
be an improvement to Atlantic Avenue.
Vice Mayor Fetzer stated if anyone from the public would like to speak in
favor or in opposition of the request for in-lieu parking spaces and the in-lieu parking
request, to please come forwazd at this time.
There was no cross-examination and no rebuttal.
Brian Shutt, Assistant City Attorney, briefly reviewed the Board Order
with the Commission who made findings according to their consensus (attached hereto is
a copy and made an official part of the minutes).
Mr. McDuffie moved to adopt the Board Order (approving the waiver and
the in-lieu parking fee request) as presented, seconded by Mrs. Montague. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice
Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 7:05 p.m., the Commission moved to the duly
advertised Public Hearings portion of the Agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10_A. ORDINANCE NO. 38-07 (FIRST READING/FIRST PUBLIC
HEARINGI: City initiated amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDR)
which intend to clarify the current regulations, provide parameters, and define compatible
development within the City's five (5) historic districts and individually designated
properties. If passed, a second public hearing will be scheduled for February 5, 2008.
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The caption of Ordinance No. 38-07 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
BY AMENDING SECTION 2.4.6, "PROCEDURES FOR
OBTAINING PERMITS", SUBSECTION 2.4.6(H),
"CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR
HISTORIC STRUCTURES, SITES, AND IN HISTORIC
DISTRICTS", PROVIDING CLARIFICATION OF THE
REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR
OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS; AMENDING SECTION 3.2.4,
"STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OR
PURPOSES", SUBSECTION 3.2.4(E), "HISTORIC
DISTRICTS AND SITES", PROVIDING FOR AND
INCORPORATING THE DELRAY BEACH HISTORIC
PRESERVATION DESIGN GUIDELINES AND THE
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR
REHABILITATION; AMENDING SECTION 4.1.4, "USE
OF LOTS OF RECORD", TO PROVIDE FOR
VARIANCES; AMENDING SECTION 4.3.3, "SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES",
SUBSECTION 4.3.3(Q), "GUEST COTTAGE", TO
PROVIDE THAT HEIGHT SHALL NOT EXCEED
THAT OF THE MAIN STRUCTURE IN HISTORIC
DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.17,
"RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (RO) DISTRICT",
SUBSECTIONS 4.4.17(A), "PURPOSE AND INTENT",
AND 4.4.17(G), "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS", PROVIDING PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVERSION OF
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES INTO OFFICE USE IN
HISTORIC DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 4.4.24,
"OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HISTORIC ARTS DISTRICT
(OSSHAD)", SUBSECTIONS 4.4.24(D),
"CONDITIONAL USES AND STRUCTURES
ALLOWED" AND 4.4.24(H), "SPECIAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS", CLARIFYING THAT PARKING
LOTS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A USE MUST BE
PUBLIC AND CLARIFYING SPECIAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 4.5.1,
"HISTORIC PRESERVATION SITES AND
DISTRICTS", SUBSECTIONS 4.5.1(B), "CRITERIA
FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC SITES OR
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DISTRICTS", 4.5.1(E), "DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS", AND 4.5.1(L), "DESIGNATION OF
HISTORIC DISTRICTS", BY CLARIFYING THE
APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
WITH RESPECT TO USE, ZONING DISTRICT AND
HISTORIC CLASSIFICATION; AND AMENDING
APPENDIX "A", "DEFINITIONS", TO PROVIDE A
NEW DEFINITION FOR "HARDSCAPE", AND TO
PROVIDE AMENDED DEFINITIONS RELATED TO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
office.)
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 38-07 is on file in the City Clerk's
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this was reviewed
by the City Commission at their January 3, 2008 meeting and there was significant
discussion about two areas of the proposed ordinance those being: (1) average floor areas
and (2) floor area ratios. He stated the direction from Commission was that they wanted
those sections removed from the "Visual Compatibility Standards" of the Code. Mr.
Dorling stated this has been done and the ordinance before the Commission reflects such.
He stated regulatory tools that are now part of this ordinance aze limited to some building
height plane which forces the second story back on a structure and there are also some
regulations which require some mandatory offsets on the side and front setbacks and then
some references to first floor maximum height. He stated there are also two "Visual
Compatibility Incentives" For all residential development applications. One relates to
encouraging open space (balconies, overlooks and open railings) are provided on the first
or second floors, with a sepazation provided between floors on the front and/or sides.
Second, up to 25% of the front elevation may extend into the "Building Height Plane"
(BHP) provided that at least 25% of the front elevation remains one-story. The width of
the portion extended into the "BHP" may not exceed a width of eighteen feet (18').
At its meeting of December 10, 2007, the Downtown Development
Authority {DDA) reviewed the ordinance and recommended approval; at its meeting of
December 12, 2007, the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition (WARC) reviewed the
amendments and recommended approval; at its meeting of December 13, 2007, the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) reviewed the amendments and recommended
approval; at its meeting of December 3, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Boazd considered
the amendments at its meeting of December 3, 2007 and continued the item. On
December 17, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval with a 5 to 0
vote; at its meeting of December 6, 2007, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
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considered the amendments and continued the item. At its meeting of December 19,
2007, the Board recommended approval of the ordinance by a 4 to 1 vote.
Vice Mayor Fetzer stated the Commission had also discussed changing the
boundaries in the Marina District and that is not a part of this ordinance. Mr. Dorling
stated this is correct and noted that there was some discussion and consensus by the
Commission that this be taken out of the ordinance. Mr. Dorling stated it was not likely
that staff could get it done as part of this ordinance but the City Attorney's office is
looking into several options and staff will come back to the Commission with those
recommendations.
Mr. McDuffie stated if this is approved on first reading and we re-district
prior to the second reading, is staff going to amend this ordinance between the first and
second reading. In response, Mr. Dorling stated staff believes this will take a little more
time and staff needs to check into the method to do that. He stated staff does not see this
happening between first and second reading.
Mrs. Montague commented about the re-districting and the timeframe.
The City Manager stated the Commission will need to discuss this with the City
Attorney.
Vice Mayor Fetzer declared the public hearing open.
Ellen Kev, 321 S.E. 7`h Avenue, Delray Beach, stated there are
volunteers who are gathering information for the survey and they are not really
experienced qualified people to be gathering these facts. She stated some of these people
are also involved in lawsuits with the City and she feels the information is perceptually
tainted. Ms. Key stated this discounts the entire survey and does not feel it should be
done.
Claudia Willis, 160 Mariue Wav, Delray Beach, confirmed with staff
that what was removed from the ordinance was Item 8.M. (lot coverage) and 8.N.
(number of stories).
Matt Grabham, 350 S.E. 7th Avenue, Delray Beach, stated the historic
districts deserve full thorough independent professional surveys and they should be done
in a timely manner. He stated if the City cannot get funding from the State to do them in
that timely manner we should find the funds ourselves to do those surveys. Mr. Grabham
reiterated that the surveys should be done by independent professional qualified people
and does not feel that anyone else other than that should be involved in determining the
status of buildings or a district. He stated millions of dollars in peoples' home values are
at stake and any adjustments to the district should be treated as a serious matter.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the
Commission regarding Ordinance No. 38-07, the public hearing was closed.
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Vice Mayor Fetzer stated at the December 11, 2007 City Commission
Meeting there was concem expressed by a couple of Commissioners about the way these
surveys were being done. Since that time, the City Manager sent a memorandum to Mr.
Grabham and copied the Commission explaining exactly what was being done in these
surveys. The City Manager stated most of what is being done is the collection of
documents and the documents will speak for themselves. He stated it all has to be given
to a professional in this field that will review them and come to Delray Beach and make
recommendations.
Mr. Dorling stated there will be no conclusions reached by people that are
collecting the data and this will be run by a professional and those decisions will be made
and reviewed at that time.
Mr. McDuffie stated he felt it was past time for us to be waiting on State
grants and that we needed to move ahead with these surveys, pay for the surveys to be
done, and adequately get the inventory and information that the Commission needs to
finalize these Historic Preservation Guidelines.
The City Manager stated his understanding of the Commission's direction
on the surveys was that we should heaz in February about whether or not the City will be
receiving State money and if we receive it fine but if not then we would immediately
proceed to search for City funds. Also, the City Manager stated we would not allow the
availability ornon-availability of State funds to hold us up in any way.
Mrs. Montague stated there is a concem here and within the community
about the source of the information gathering but it is going to be an independent source
that is going to review everything. She would like to clarify that there will be an
independent person coming in for the other four districts and asked what the timeframe
will be for this.
The City Manager stated once staff knows whether we need our own
money or whether we have State money then at that point the City can put out an Request
for Proposal (RFP) and have things ready to go as soon as the money is available.
Mrs. Montague inquired about the six month timeframe once the process
starts to complete it and have the data presented. Mr. Dorling stated staff and the
Commission talked about the money being available in June and the surveys being
completed towards the end of the year. Mr. Dorling stated there is a possibility for the
Marina District which is further along to be done much sooner because the data has been
collected and then it would be reviewed by an independent person. The other four
districts actually need the data collection done after June 2008 and finalized by the end of
the year. Mrs. Montague stated this is something that the Commission has unanimously
agreed to move forwazd with and any source that we can utilize to help augment what
this commitment is they are doing. Mrs. Montague explained that this is why they have
the delay of four weeks to see if the City receives the grant money. Mrs. Montague
stated if the City does not receive the grant money then the funding will come from the
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City's budget
Mr. Eliopoulos stated he was one of the Commissioners that made a
comment with regard to the data that was being collected and he appreciates the City
Manager responding to the email that was sent out explaining what was done. However,
Mr. Eliopoulos concurs with the public to put this on hold and wait until we have the
experts. Mr. Eliopoulos stated he appreciates the individuals who have volunteered their
time and that should be recognized. However, he stated due to the tension that has been
building in the Marina District he feels it would be more appropriate that we handle it and
that we go with professionals.
The City Manager stated he would recommend that the Commission vote
on this because this would mean the City would have to spend $15,000.00.
Mr. Eliopoulos asked how the individuals were selected. Mr. Dorling
stated the Committee (5 individuals) volunteered to collect the data and they are made up
of architects and interested parties that have a passion for it.
The City Manager stated it maybe possible that there would be volunteers
to do the other four districts.
Brief discussion between the City Manager and the Commission followed.
Mr. McDuffie stated he wants to make sure that everyone believes in the
studies that have been done. He suggested that the City put this item out to bid (all 5
districts) and if the winning bidder will accept the documentation that has been gathered
by the volunteers as being adequate, complete, and accurate, to make this a portion of the
bid specifications. And, if they feel they do not have adequate, complete, and accurate
information then they can gather their own.
Mr. McDuffie moved to approve that the City bid the surveys and instruct
the bidders to review the documentation that has been gathered by the volunteers and
determine if it is accurate and adequate for them to proceed if so to bid the project using
the information that has already been gathered and if they feel it is not accurate and
adequate for them to bid the project with them gathering information once again,
seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes.
Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. Eliopoulos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 38-07 on First
Reading/First Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs.
Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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10.B. ORDINANCE NO. 55-07 (SECOND READING/SECOND PUBLIC
HEARING): City initiated amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDR)
amending Section 1.4.3, "Enforcement"; Section 1.4.4, "Penalty", providing that neglect
shall constitute a nuisance and providing for enforcement and penalties; Section 2.2.6(C),
"Meeting and Quorum", providing for voting, 2.2.6(D), "Duties and Responsibilities",
providing for express authority for the Historic Preservation Board to apply the Historic
Compatibility Regulations; Section 4.5.1(E), "Development Standards", Subsection
4.5.1(E)(6), "Demolition", and 4.5.1(F), "Restrictions on Demolitions", providing
requirements for the application and approval for demolition.
office.)
The caption of Ordinance No. 55-07 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 1.4.3, "ENFORCEMENT"
AND 1.4.4, "PENALTY", PROVIDING THAT
NEGLECT SHALL CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE AND
PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES;
AMENDING SECTION 2.2.6, "THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD", SUBSECTION 2.2.6(C),
"MEETING AND QUORUM", PROVIDING FOR
VOTING; AND AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.2.6(D),
"DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES", PROVIDING
FOR EXPRESS AUTHORITY FOR THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD TO APPLY THE HISTORIC
COMPATIBILITY REGULATIONS; SUBSECTION
4.5.1(E), "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS",
SUBSECTION 4.5.1(E)(6), "DEMOLITION", AND
4.5.1(F), "RESTRICTIONS ON DEMOLITIONS",
PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
APPLICATION AND APPROVAL FOR DEMOLITION;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTNE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 55-07 is on file in the City Clerk's
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
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Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this ordinance
provides that the neglected individual structure or structures located within a historic
district will constitute a nuisance violation and there are civil citations and fines
associated with that process. He stated it also provides criteria for applications for
demolition and requires a submittal of information relating to the state of disrepair, the
soundness of the property, costs of repair, values as vacant land and values upon
restoration. This information has typically been requested from applicants with their first
review of the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) and it is just codified here as
information that is necessary to make that decision. It also requires that demolition not
take place until a building permit for new development is issued.
At its meeting of November 7, 2007, the Pineapple Grove Main Street
(PGMS) Committee reviewed the subject amendments and recommended approval; at its
meeting of November 7, 2007, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) considered the
subject amendments and recommended approval by a vote of 5-2 (Lake and Kucera-
Winney dissenting); at its meeting of November 8, 2007, the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) considered the subject amendments and recommended approval; at its
meeting of November 12, 2007, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
considered the subject amendments at their November 12, 2007 meeting and
recommended approval. The Planning and Zoning Board considered the subject
amendments at its meeting of November 19, 2007. The item was tabled to the Special
Meeting of December 3, 2007, over concerns relating to the requirements to submit a
complete redevelopment proposal with all demolition requests of both contributing and
non-contributing structures. At the meeting of December 3, 2007, the Planning and
Zoning Board considered the subject amendments for a second time.
Mrs. Montague moved to adopt Ordinance No. 55-07 on Second
Reading/Second Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
10.C. ORDINANCE NO. 03-08 (SECOND READING/SECOND PUBLIC
HEARING): Privately initiated amendment to the Land Development Regulations
(LDR) Article 4.7 "Family/Workforce Housing", to expand the Carver Estates Overlay
District.
The caption of Ordinance No. 03-08 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 4.7, "FAMILY/WORKFORCE
HOUSING", SECTION 4.7.1, "DEFINITIONS", BY
REPEALING SUBSECTION 4.Z1(C), "CARVER
ESTATES OVERLAY DISTRICT" AND ENACTING A
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NEW SUBSECTION 4.7.1(C), "CARVER ESTATES
OVERLAY DISTRICT", AND AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4.7.1(L), "INFILL WORKFORCE
HOUSING AREA", BY REPEALING MAP 2 AND
ENACTING A NEW MAP 2, TO PROVIDE FOR
EXPANSION OF THE CARVER ESTATES OVERLAY
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, A
GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTNE
DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 03-08 is on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this is to increase
the maximum density for the Carver Estates Overlay District from 12 units to 24 units per
acre. As part of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2007-2 this Overlay District was
established along with an infill workforce housing area. The Infill Workforce Housing
Area has a maximum of 18 units to the acre. Mr. Dorling stated it takes this property out
of the infill workforce housing azea and places it in the Carver Estates Overlay District
and there is a map change between those two azeas.
At its meeting of December 17, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Board
considered the text amendment and recommended approval with a 5 to 0 vote.
Vice Mayor Fetzer declared the public hearing open. There being no one
from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding Ordinance No. 03-08,
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. McDuffie moved to adopt Ordinance No. 03-08 on Second
Reading/Second Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor
Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
10.D. ORDINANCE NO. 04-08 (SECOND READING/SECOND PUBLIC
HEARING): City initiated amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) to
clarify that residential uses within the Mixed Industrial and Commercial (MIC) zoning
district are permitted only within the I-95/CSX Railroad Comdor Overlay District.
The caption of Ordinance No. 04-08 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
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REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY
AMENDING SECTION 4.4.19, "MIXED INDUSTRIAL
AND COMMERCIAL (MIC) DISTRICT", SUBSECTION
4.4.19(A), "PURPOSE AND INTENT", TO CLARIFY
THAT RESIDENTIAL USES ARE PERMITTED ONLY
WITHIN THE I-95/CSX RAILROAD CORRIDOR
OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 04-08 is on file in the Clerk's office.)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated on Mazch 20, 2007,
the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 10-07, which expanded the workforce
housing program to include an additional Overlay District at I-95/CSX Railroad Corridor
Overlay District, located west of I-95 east of the tracks on Depot Road south of Lake Ida
Road. The ordinance included modification of the "Purpose and Intent" section of the
MIC zoning district to add residential uses within the district. However, since adoption
of the amendment, there has been some confusion as to where residential uses may be
located within the zoning district. The purpose for the amendment is to clarify that they
aze permitted only within the I-95/CSX Railroad Corridor Overlay District.
At its meeting of December 17, 2007, the Planning and Zoning Board
considered the text amendment and recommended approval with a 5 to 0 vote.
Vice Mayor Fetzer declared the public hearing open. There being no one
from the public who wished to address the Commission regazding Ordinance No. 04-08,
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Eliopoulos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 04-08 on Second
Reading/Second Public Hearing, seconded by Mrs. Montague. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr.
McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
10_E. THIS ORDINANCE HAS BEEN TABLED.
10_F. ORDINANCE NO. 01-08: City initiated amendment to the Land
Development Regulations (LDR) Section 2.4.3 "Submission Requirements" to specify
the required scales to which various components of development plans must be prepared.
The caption of Ordinance No. 01-08 is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
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AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BY AMENDING SECTION 2.4.3, "SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS", SUBSECTIONS (A),
"STANDARD APPLICATION ITEMS", (B),
"STANDARD PLAN ITEMS", (D), "PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING PLANS", AND (H), "SUBMISSION
(PLATTING) ITEMS" TO PROVIDE FOR UPDATED
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO
ENGINEERING ITEMS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, AND
AN EFFECTNE DATE.
office.)
(The official copy of Ordinance No. 01-08 is on file in the City Clerk's
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance. A public
hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Paul Dorling, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated this identifies the
required scales and expands the type of scales that can be used for plans and requires that
all plans be consistent between each other. He stated preliminary and final plats will not
have 1" = 10' (in addition to 1" = 20' and 1" = 30') as an acceptable scale. Preliminary
engineering plans must be prepared on sheets dimensioned at 24" x 36", and vicinity
maps will now be required to be prepared at a legible scale and include sufficient
landmarks to allow quick identification of the proposed project's location. Mr. Dorling
stated he spoke with the City Engineer regarding the definition of sufficient landmazks
and he indicated that this could be limited to the identification of major arterials and the
streets where the project is located in a manner that staff can clearly ascertain where this
project is. Staff recommends approval at this time.
Vice Mayor Fetzer declazed the public hearing open.
David Hawke, Hawke & Associates Architects, stated many of their
drawings and submissions have to go to Lake Worth Drainage District, South Florida
Water Management, the County as well as other reviewing agencies. Mr. Hawke stated if
the City places limits on the scales they would have difficulty presenting their projects in
having to re-do drawings at different scales for different approving agencies. Also, he
stated the Department of Health has requirements as well.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the
Commission regazding Ordinance No. 01-08, the public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Montague inquired about Mr. Hawke's concerns and asked if this is
an issue. In response, Mr. Dorling stated he is not aware of any conflict between the
scales and the requirements of the other agencies. Mr. Dorling stated the Code now
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requires 1" = 20' and 1" = 30' and this is adding an additional option of 1" = 10' so that it
makes it more flexible. Mr. Dorling stated staff is giving the architects an additional
option not mandating that they submit their drawings under a certain scale.
Mr. Eliopoulos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 01-08 on Second and
FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this point, the Commission moved to Item 11, Comments and
Inquiries on Non-Agenda Items from the City Manager and the Public.
11.A. Citv Manaser's response to prior public comments and inquiries.
The City Manager had no response to prior public comments and
inquiries.
11.B. From the Public.
None
At this point, the time being 7:45 p.m., the Commission moved to Item
9.C. of the Regular Agenda.
9.C. REQUEST FOR VALET PARHING SPACES/CITY LIMITS:
Consider a request from City Limits to reserve the use of six (6) parking spaces in the
Railroad Parking Lot to provide valet parking services to accommodate a private party.
Scott Aronson, Pazking Management Specialist, stated this is a request
from City Limits for six (6) valet parking spaces. On February 9, 2008, City Limits will
be hosting a private party at their establishment. City Limits is located at 19 N.E. 3ra
Avenue in the Railroad Parking Lot. In September 2006, City Limits was approved for a
valet queue in the Railroad Lot utilizing the same six (6) spaces it intends to use for the
party. Although due to a lack of interest by customers, City Limits opted not to renew its
valet parking license agreement in 2007, the MacMillan Law firm still leases them their
two (2) parking lots across the street on N.E. 4`h Avenue.
Mrs. Montague moved to approve the request from City Limits to reserve
the use of six (6) parking spaces in the Railroad Parking Lot to provide valet pazking
services to accommodate a private party, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
At this point, the time being 7:47 p.m., the Commission moved to Item
9.E. of the Regular Agenda.
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9_E. LICENSE AGREEMENT/EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE: Approve a
license agreement with St. John Primitive Baptist Church for the use of the Tennis
Stadium and Tennis Center site for an Easter Sunrise Service to be held on Sunday,
March 23, 2008 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; and waiver of the site rental fee, contingent
on the receipt of a hold harmless agreement and receipt of the certificate of liability
insurance.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated this item is to approve
a license agreement with St. John Primitive Baptist Church for the use of the Tennis
Stadium and Tennis Center site for an Easter Sunrise Service to be held on Sunday,
March 23, 2008 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The City has also been requested to waive
the site rental charge and other City costs. Staff recommends approval of the license
agreement with the waiver of the $3,000.00 rental fee, but not the City's hard costs (i.e.
utilities, clean-up costs, JCD Sports Group staff time approximately $2,000.00) and
contingent upon the hold harmless agreements.
Mr. McDuffie moved to approve the License Agreement between the City
of Delray Beach and St. John Primitive Baptist Church for an Easter Sunrise Service to
be held in the Tennis Stadium on March 23, 2008 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and waiver
of the site rental fee; contingent on the receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement and
Certificate of Liability Insurance, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor
Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9_D. FY 2008 PERFORMANCE MEASURES/GOLF COURSES AND
TENNIS FACILITIES: Consider approval of proposed performance measures for FY
2008 for the Municipal Golf Course, Lakeview Golf Course, and Tennis Facilities.
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager, stated Commission is being
requested to review and approve the performance measures proposed for Fiscal Year
2008 for the Municipal Golf Course, Lakeview and the Tennis Facilities. Per the City's
agreement dated September 28, 2004, JCD Sports Group is eligible for up to a 15%
bonus of the base payment per year based on approved performance measures. Staff has
included a bonus point provision for tasks completed that exceed contract expectations
such as clean up after a hurricane. Staff recommends approval as proposed.
Mr. Eliopoulos moved to approve the proposed performance measures for
Fiscal Year 2008 for the Municipal Golf Course, Lakeview Golf Course and the Tennis
Facilities, seconded by Mrs. Montague. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9_F. SETTLEMENT OFFER IN GISLAINE DOMESTOIRE v. CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH: Consider a Settlement Offer in the total amount of $13,000.00 in
Gislaine Domestoire v. City of Delray Beach. Staff recommends approval subject to the
receipt of the appropriate releases.
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Brian Shutt, Assistant City Attorney, stated this is a settlement offer in the
case of Gislaine Domestoire v. the City of Delray Beach. This case arises out of an auto
accident on August 5, 2005 in which the Plaintiff was stopped at the intersection of
Congress Avenue and Lake Ida Road when her vehicle was stmck on the passenger side
by a City vehicle. The settlement amount is $13,000.00 inclusive of attorney's fees and
costs.
Mr. McDuffie moved to approve the Settlement Offer in Gislaine
Domestoire v. the City of Delray Beach in the total amount of $13,000.00, seconded by
Mrs. Montague. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Vice Mayor Fetzer -
Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.G. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THE AGENDA AND
DEFERRED TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 22.2008.
9.H. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUDGET TASK FORCE
COMMITTEE: Appoint one (1) regular member and two (2) alternate members to the
Budget Task Force for a six (6) month term. Based upon the rotation system, the
appointments will be made by Commissioner Montague (Seat #4) and Commissioner
McDuffie (Seat #3).
Mrs. Montague moved to appoint Steven Janssen to the Budget Task
Force as a regular member for a six (6) month term, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes;
Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. McDuffie moved to appoint Robert Moore to the Budget Task Force
as an alternate member for a six (6) month term, seconded by Mrs. Montague. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes;
Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Montague moved to appoint Jim Smith to the Budget Task Force as
an alternate member for a six (6) month term, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes;
Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.I. APPOINTMENT TO THE GREEN TASK FORCE: Appoint one (1)
regular member to the Green Task Force for a six (6) month term. Based upon the
rotation system, the appointment will be made by Commissioner Montague (Seat #4).
Mrs. Montague moved to appoint Yalmaz Siddiqui to the Green Task
Force as a regular member for a six (6) month term, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -
Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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9.J. APPOINTMENT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD:
Appoint one (I) alternate member to the Code Enforcement Boazd to serve an unexpired
term ending Januazy 14, 2010. Based upon the rotation system, the appointment will be
made by Commissioner Fetzer (Seat #2).
Vice Mayor Fetzer moved to appoint Mackenson Bernazd to the Code
Enforcement Boazd as an alternate member to serve an unexpired term ending January
14, 2010, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9_K. APPOINTMENT TO THE EDUCATION BOARD: Appoint one (1)
student member to serve a partial term ending July 31, 2009. Based upon the rotation
system, the appointment will be made by Commissioner Montague (Seat #4).
Mrs. Montague moved to appoint Keren Eckstein to the Education Board
as a student member to serve a partial term ending July 31, 2009, seconded by Mr.
McDuffie. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 0 vote.
9_L. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARHING MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY BOARD: Appoint three (3) regular members to the Parking Management
Advisory Boazd to serve two (2) year terms ending January 31, 2010. Based upon the
rotation system, the appointments will be made by Commissioner Fetzer (Seat #2),
Commissioner McDuffie (Seat #3) and Commissioner Montague (Seat #4).
Vice Mayor Fetzer stated he wished to appoint Bonnie Beer to the Parking
Management Advisory Board as a regular member. Mrs. Montague so moved, seconded
by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Eliopoulos -
Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes. Said motion
passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mr. McDuffie moved to appoint Mark Denkler to the Parking
Management Advisory Board as a regular member to serve a two (2) year term ending
January 31, 2010, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Montague moved to appoint Cecelia Boone to the Parking
Management Advisory Board as a regulaz member to serve a two (2) year term ending
January 31, 2010, seconded by Mr. McDuffie. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. McDuffie -Yes; Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor
Fetzer -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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9.M. APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD: Appoint
one (1) regular member to the Police Advisory Boazd to serve a two (2) year term ending
December 13, 2009. Based upon the rotation system, the appointment will be made by
Commissioner Montague (Seat #4).
Mrs. Montague moved to appoint Sinam AI-Khafaji to the Police
Advisory Board as a regulaz member to serve a two (2) year term ending December 13,
2009, seconded by Mr. Eliopoulos. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mrs. Montague -Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Vice Mayor Fetzer -Yes; Mr. McDuffie -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
12. FIRST READINGS:
12_A. NONE.
13. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS.
13.A. City Maaaeer
The City Manager stated with regard to the Palm Beach County League
of Cities Board Meeting, there is an animal control ordinance that the County
Commission will be considering about the voluntary spade and neutering that will charge
a higher fee if you do not have your pet spade or neutered unless you aze a hobby
breeder. The League Boazd considered the ordinance and agreed to support it. The City
Manager stated the ordinance will be Countywide in its application but individual cities
have the option to opt out if they choose to do so. The Board also agreed to file an
amicus brief in the West Palm Beach case over the construction of their new City Hall
facilities.
He stated the Florida League of Cities Action Day this year falls on the
fourth Wednesday in March 2008 (03/26/08).
The City Manager stated he worked on a memorandum regazding the
fiscal constraints the City is now facing. He thought it would be interesting and
informative to look back and see how the City staffing has changed during his tenure as
City Manager. The City Manager stated he compared the staffing in 1990 with the
staffing today and commented that the City's population in that time period has gone up
about 36%; the City's total staffing has gone up 24%; General Fund staffing has
increased 21% and is broken down by department. The City Manager stated he will send
an email and hard copy to the City Commission and noted that almost all the growth has
been in direct line departments those being Parks and Recreation, Police & Fire
Department (primarily), and Environmental Services. The City Manager stated the City's
supporting administrative staff is basically the same or a little smaller even though the
City has grown. The City Manager stated this is something worth discussing with people
who may feel that the City is overstaffed because in his opinion, the City is not
overstaffed.
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13.B. Citv Attornev
Brian Shutt, Assistant City Attorney, had no comments or inquiries on
non-agenda items.
13.C. City Commissiou
13.C.1. Mr. Eliopoulos
Mr. Eliopoulos stated he received a comment at his School Advisory
Committee Meeting last night regarding the shop on Atlantic Avenue displaying ladies
lingerie. He does not necessarily have an issue about what he saw but it definitely made
him aware of what could happen and asked whether the City has something in place to
prohibit something like that.
Secondly, he commented about the New England Patriots football game.
13.C.2. Mr. McDuffie
Mr. McDuffie stated a couple of months ago he tuned in to the City's local
PBS Station (Channel 42) and caught the beginning of the Bowfire Concert which blew
him away. He stated when Channel 42 went to their fundraiser there was Joe Gillie and
the Old School Square staff so he called in and bought tickets. Mr. McDuffie stated the
concert was almost a marriage of Riverdance with stringed instruments because they
dance, sing, and play simultaneously. Mr. McDuffie stated this is another example of the
entertainment and the quality job that staff around the City provides. Mr. McDuffie
stated Old School Square should be proud and noted the attendance was approximately
1,000 or more. He stated this was a magnificent performance and noted that he and
Commissioner Montague were recognized by Joe Gillie and because of that, after the
performance a lady who was seated in front of him asked if there was any way to get the
performance moved to London. In addition, the couple seated beside him was from Dade
County. Mr. McDuffie stated many people were touched from many different locations.
He stated this is just another example of a fantastic job by Old School Squaze.
Secondly, he stated at the Commission Workshop Meeting Commissioner
Fetzer had asked him about the Little League. Mr. McDuffie stated he is 95% certain that
we will have one Little League for this coming season. He stated people are working
together so well and those involved in youth sports have wanted this for quite some time.
Mr. McDuffie commended the Presidents, Boazds, and Directors of both Leagues;
however, they still need some financial help to bridge the gap between the player fees and
the two organizations. He stated initially the gap was $70 per player and has now been
narrowed down a bit. Mr. McDuffie stated he spoke to the City Manager today about the
potential of infield removable signage and he would like to see the City pursue this. He
stated there is a limitation fundraising of one sponsor per team and that does not cover the
fee to play the game.
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13.C.3. Mrs. MontaQUe
Mrs. Montague reminded everyone that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s
Birthday is Monday, Januazy 21, 2008 and noted there is a number of celebrations right
here in Delray Beach and she is hoping everyone is available to attend. She stated she
has participated in the past and the celebrations are both moving and inspirational. Mrs.
Montague stated there is a processional at Mt. Olive on Sunday, a breakfast at the Spady
Museum on Monday morning at 8:00 a.m., and the March is in the afternoon.
13.C.4. Vice Mayor Fetzer
Vice Mayor Fetzer stated with regazd to comments expressed by
Commissioner McDuffie regarding the Little Leagues, he feels this would be a good story
to report on because these are Little Leagues that have operated separately for fifty (50)
years and to bring these Leagues together is a wonderful example of community unity.
Mr. McDuffie stated this would be a great human interest story and this is
going to be a positive thing for the City and the residents. Mr. McDuffie stated he and
the City Manager were talking about a T-Ball Group that the City is currently sponsoring
right now which is part of Delray American and there may be some funding available
from that. He stated they are looking to do the outfield vinyl coated canvass signs to put
on the inside of the outfield fence. Mr. McDuffie stated anything the City can do with
regazd to some modification of the sign ordinance to be able to deal with signage would
be helpful. He stated this would eliminate the one-to-one sponsorship and noted that the
League is going to field 38 teams. Mr. McDuffie stated this is limited to 38 sponsors and
the sponsors will not fund it without substantial contributions from the players and their
parents. He stated as a part of the Little League Charter no player can be refused
entrance for lack of the ability to pay.
There being no further business, Mayor Ellis declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
City Clerk
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The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the
information provided herein is the Minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held
on January 15, 2008, which Minutes were fonnally approved and adopted by the City
Commission on February 5, 2008
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