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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-125 RESOLUTION NO. 2002 - 125 i A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ZONING APPEAL REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RICHARD BLACK, REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL GAMING FISH MUSEUM (IGFA), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 GULFSTREAM WAY, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Article 10.30 of Chapter 28 Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, states that the City Commission shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this chapter; and WHEREAS, Richard Black, representative for the International Gaming Fish Museum (IGFA), for property located at 300 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, has requested a zoning appeal from the following decisions of the Growth Management Director: • 1. Appealing the determination of the Growth Management Department that the outdoor display of alligators for public exhibition is not a permitted use in an IROC (Industrial Research Office Commercial) Zoning District. 2. Appealing the determination of the Growth Management Department that a 12 foot high metal chain link fence is not permitted in an IROC zoning district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That that certain request dated August 13, 2002(ZA-44-02)for a zoning appeal, a copy of which is attached and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit "A", is approved: Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. • 1 RESOLUTION NO.2002- 125 PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13T" O ')AUG ST, 2002. ROBERT H. CHUNN, JR. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER ATTEST: ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONER BERTINO - YES COMMISSIONER MCELYEA - YES C ARLENE JO ON COMMISSIONER MIKES - YES C��iCLENE Jd" CITY CLERK VICE-MAYOR FLURY - YES MAYOR CHUNN - YES APPROVED AS7TORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY: T, OMAS Y. AN BRO CIWY TTORNEY 2 RESOLUTION NO.2002- 125 l International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum 4 rF y . 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach,Florida 33004 U.S.A. Phone: (954)927-2628 • Fax: (954)924-4299 • Museum Fax: (954)924-4220 Officers Michael J. Levitt Gi W. An Jul 23, 2002 John W. Anderson I[ y Vice Chairman Donald E.Watts City Commissioners CEO Michael Leech City Of Dania Beach President City Hall John F.Willits Secretary 100 West Dania Beach Blvd. PamelaS.Basco Dania Beach, F133004 Treasurer Dear Commissioners: Board of Trustees John W. Anderson 11 Terri K. Andrews The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame & PamelaS.Basco Museum would like to request a hearing with the City Of Dania Beach Jose Luis Beistegui Commissioners to ask for variance of the existing code to display four Iive Stewart N.Campbell Ralph G.Christiansen Jr. alligators in a well secured fenced area in our wetlands. Maumus F.Claverie Jr. Michael L.Farrior The museum attendance has never reached an acceptable number, and this Oter S.Fithian ,yd D. Gottwald Jr. enhancement will attract a much wider target of visitors to the facility. rt Gowdy Guy Harvey, Ph.D. We would appreciate your consideration to this matter. Ruben Jaen Michael J.Levitt George G. Matthews Thank you. John L. Morris K.Neil Patrick Dr.Ellen Prager,Ph.D. Ray Scott Richard Black Bill Shedd Executive Director. Stephen Sloan Eddie Smith Jr. Donald J. Tyson RB/em. John F.Willits Joan Salvato Wulff Past Chairmen cc: John Morris, Founder, Bass Pro Shops Michael Lerner Don Tyson, Chairman,Tyson Foods William K.Carpenter Guy Harvey, Guy Harvey, Inc. Elwood K. Harry George G. Matthews Don Watts,.CEO, IGFA Trustee Emeritus Pierre Clostermann Whether.Freshwater or Saltwater, Share in the Love of Fishing and the Concern for its Future. Education • Conservation • Recreation E-mail:IGFAHQ@aol.com • Website: www.igfa.org LICENSE TO SELL OR EXHIBIT WILDLIFE (ELEVEN OR MORE ANIMALS) FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION 620 S. Meridian St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 850/488-6253 License Number: EPB 36894 Cost: $ 25.00 Issued: 03/14/2002 ID Number: 241059734 Expires: 03/13/2003 WATTS, DONALD 300 GULF STREAM WAY DANIA BEACH, FL 33004-0000 LOCATION ADDRESS: 300 GULF STREAM WAY DANIA BEACH, FL 33004-0000 THE LICENSEE IS AUTHORIZED TO POSSESS CLASS 1 NONE CLASS 2 NONE CLASS 3 ALL CLASS III REPTILES EXCEPT VENOMOUS REPTILES SSq 1 All n . Egbert, h.D., Executive Director Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 1078629 AGENDA REQUEST FORM CITY OF DANIA BEACH7 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING: AUGUST 13, 2002 2. DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING—ZONING APPEAL ZA-44-02 INTERNATIONAL GAMING FISH MUSEUM (IGFA) 300 GULFSTREAM WAY 3. COMMISSION ACTION BEING REQUESTED: ADOPT RESOLUTION 4. SUMMARY EXPLANATION & BACKGROUND: Richard Black, representative for the International Gaming Fish Museum (IGFA) for property located at 300 Gulfstream Way: 1. Appealing the determination of the Growth Management Department that the outdoor display of alligators for public exhibition is not a permitted use in an IROC (Industrial Research Office Commercial)Zoning District. 2. Appealing the determination of the Growth Management Department that a 12 foot high metal chain link fence is not permitted in an IROC zoning district. 5. ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND ADDITIONAL BACKUP MATERIALS (PLEASE LIST): Staff Memorandum Letter from Richard Black, IGFA State of Florida Wild and Animal License Resolution Public Hearing Notice/Mailing List Location Map 6. FOR PURCHASING REQUESTS ONLY: Dept: Fund: GENERAL: ❑ WATER: ❑ SEWER: ❑ STORMWATER: ❑ Account name: Professional Services Account#: Finance Director Approval: Date: 7. REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ADDITION ON AGENDA: Submitted by: Date Laurence G. Leeds,AICP, Director August 9, 2002 Growth Management Department • City Manager Date STAFF REPORT GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO: Ivan Pato, City Manager C. 6-a . - FROM: Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Growth Management Department SUBJECT: 1. Appealing the Determination of the Growth Management Department that the outdoor display of alligators is not a permitted use in an IROC (Industrial Research Office Commercial) Zoning District. 2. Appealing the Determination of the Growth Management Department that a 12 foot high metal chain link fence is not permitted in an IROC zoning district. DATE: August 13, 2002 City Commission Meeting APPLICANT: Richard Black, IGFA • The applicant wishes to display four live alligators in the wetland preserve area north of the Fishing Hall of Fame. Applicant wishes to enclose the alligators within a 12 foot high chain link fence installed in the wetland. It is unclear if the chain link fence will be topped with barb wire. IROC zoning does not list the "display of wild animals" as a permitted use. IROC zoning does allow freestanding museums, including "uses normally incidental and accessory to a museum." If the City Commission is favorably disposed to alligator display, the activity may be considered accessory to the IGFA Museum. Otherwise, the use would be prohibited. Staff recommends any approval place a restriction on the "number" and "species" of wild animals allowed on the site. This is because the State of Florida has granted a license (attached) that places almost no limit on the number of animals or the type of animal that may be displayed on the premises. There is no reference to fence height in IROC zoning district. The landscape code allows fences up to eight feet in height with City Commission approval. • RECOMMENDATION To be presented at the City Commission public hearing. IGFA GATOR APPEAL 8-13-02.doc MI SUN- SENTINEL i NOTICE OF "60BLIC HEARING PUBLISHED DAILY BY THE DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION REGARDING FORT• LAUDERDALE, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA THE FOLLOWING ZA-44-02-ZONING APPEAL.., BOCA RATON, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given of an aprequested MIAMI, MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Richarrdeal Black, repr sent' tative for the International Gaming :Fish: .Museum 0GFA) for property locat- ed at 300 Gulfstream Way, STATE OF FLORIDA Dania Beach,Florida;from the following:. COUNTY OF BROWARD/PALM BEACH/MIAMI DADE 1 Appealing the determl- BEFORE THE UNDERSIGN D AUTHORITY, PERSONALLY.APPEARED nation of the Growth Man- agement Department that the outdoor display of alli L gators for public exhibi WHO,ON OATH,SAYS THAT tion is nova permitted use: H LY IS A DU THORIZED EPRESENTATIVE OF THE CLASSIFIED an IR offiiIndustrial:Rce Commerr search O -, DEPARTMENT OF THE SUN-SENTINEL,DAILY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED cial)zohing,District .:::'j IN BROWARD/PALM BEACH/MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THAT THE nation of the Grow h ma -i ATTACHED COPY OF ADVERTISEMENT,BEING A: agement Department that: a 12 foot high metal chain: link fence is not permitted I in an IROC zoning district. ZA 44 02 'The Dania Beach City com- mission will hear this ap- peal on Tuesday, Augus IN THE MATTER OF: 13,2002 at z:oo p_,%oras soon thereafter,;.I the ' CIty.Commiss!on Meeting Room at the Dania Beach ZA 44 02 city Hall, too West Dania Beach Blvd.,Dania Beach, Florida: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,WAS PUBLISHED IN SAID NEWSPAPER IN THE All interested parties may appear at said meeting ISSUES OF: and be heard;with.respect to the:.proposed peti- t tion(s)':'Copies of the pro- 8/2 11006163 posed petition are availa- ble. for viewing in the Growth Management De- AFFIANT FURTHER SAYS THAT THE SAID SUN-SENTINEL IS A NEWSPAPER Beach Blvd., 10o Dania Beach, Beach Blvd.,Dania.Beach, PUBLISHED IN SAID BROWARD/PALM BEACH/MIAMI DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA, Florida between the hours . M nda a.m.and 4`00 rest- AND THAT THE SAID NEWSPAPER HAS HERETOFORE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY Monday-Friday:.Interest- PUBLISHED IN SAID BROWARD/PALM BEACH/MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, interest- ed parties may appear at the public hearing and be EACH DAY,AND HAS BEEN ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTER AT THE beard with respect to the Proposed petition: POST OFFICE IN FORT LAUDERDALE,IN SAID BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA, In accordance with the FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR NEXT PRECEDING THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Americans With needs Disabili- ties Act,persons needing ATTACHED COPY OF ADVERTISEMENT;AND AFFIANT FURTHER SAYS THAT assistance to participate in any of these proceed- HE/SHE HAS NEITHER PAID, NOR PROMISED,ANY PERSON,FIRM, OR kings should contact Char- CORPORATION,ANY DISCOUNT,REBATE,COMMISSION,OR REFUND,FOR THE at 1 Johnson, City clerk, at 100 W. Dania Beach PURPOSE OF SECURING THIS ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLICATION IN SAID :Blvd, Dania(954)924-3 22,ei NEWSPAPER. least 48 hours -prior to meeting. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the City commis- RE OF AFFIA sion' with regard to any matter considered at this meeting or, hearing will SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME heed a record of the pro- ceedings and for such pur- ON: 02-August-2002 , A.D. ptoseat a may need eCo d re of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to based. (SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC) Lou Ann Cunningham Planning Technician Tara L-9ezak A1191,1102,2002 MYCOMMiSSION# DD024939 EXPIRES P` )Uly 20,2005 o�•F�'.� 10NDED THRU TROY FAIN INSURANCE,INC. (NAME OF NOTARY,TYPED,PRINTED, O STAMPED) PERSONALLY KNOWN OR PRODUCED IDENTIFICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ZA-44-02 - ZONING APPEAL Notice is hereby given of an appeal requested by Richard Black, representative for the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) for property located at 300 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, Florida, from the following: 1. Appealing the determination of the Growth Management Department that the outdoor display of alligators for public exhibition is not a permitted use in an IROC (Industrial Research Office Commercial) Zoning District. 2. Appealing the determination of the Growth Management Department that a 12 foot high metal chain link fence is not permitted in an IROC zoning district. The Dania Beach City Commission will hear this appeal on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter, in the City Commission Meeting Room at the Dania Beach City Hall, 100 West Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach Florida. All interested parties may appear at said meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed petition(s). Copies of the proposed petition are available for viewing in the Growth Management Department, 100 West Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed petition. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Charlene Johnson, City Clerk, at 100 W.. Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach, FL 33004, (954) 924-3622, at least 48 hours prior to meeting. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with regard to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose 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 based. Lou Ann Cunningham Planning Technician Published Friday, August 2, 2002 • A, CV o . : v N 0 C7;� tt'V 0) 00 z o © o O - -- CM o o M ...I M'M M r- Q C) M;M'M N � -�I LLI LL U) li Z r 1, UIWp Qm II -tj J-i (�IJ L1 iLL!�I(n Zi ;a IQ WIw p JlH IW Q;O�IZiZ;ala'ala �I M IW u! 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TABLE 2224 CHAIN LINK FENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TERMINAL POST LINE POST TERMINAL POST LINE POST CONCP,ETE FENCE HEIGHT DIMENSIONS CONCTETE DIiv1ENSIONS FOUNDATION SIZE FOUNDATION SIZE (o.d. x wall thickness) (o d x wad thickness) Diameter x De th P ) (Diameter x Depth) • UP TO 4' 2 3/8" X .042" �- 1 �/8 X .04 r 10 X 24 8" X 24" OVER 4'TO 5' 2-3/8" X .042" 1-7/8 X .055" OVER 5' TO 6' 2 3/3" X .042" 10" X 24" 8" X 24" 1-713 X .065" 10" X 2 8" X 24"OVER 6' TO 8' 2-3/8" X .1 10" 2-3/8 X .095" OVER 8' TO 10' 2-7/8" X .1 10 10" X 36" I 10" X 36" 2-3/8 X .130" j 10" X 40" OVER 10' TO 12' -7/8" X .160" l 2 7/8 X .120" 12" X 42" I 12" X 42" J NOTES: 1. THIS TABLE IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO FENCES WITH UNRESTRICTED AIR FLOW. 2. FABRIC - 12-1/2 GUAGE MINIMUM. 3. TENSION BANDS - USE ONE LESS THAN THE HEIGHT OF THE FENCE IN FEET, EVENLY SPACED. 4. FABRIC TIES - MUST BE THE SAME GUAGE AS THE GUAGE OF THE FABRIC MlNiMUfvt. 5. FABRIC TIE SPACING ON THE TOP PAIL- FIVE TIES BETWEEN POSTS, EVENLY SPACED. 6. FABRIC TIE SPACING ON LINE POSTS - ONE LESS THAN THE HEIGHT OF THE FENCE IN FEET, EVENLY SPACED, 7. EITHER TOP RAIL OR TOP TENSION WIRE SHALL BE USED, 8. BRACES MUST BE USED AT TERMINAL POSTS IF TOP TENSION WIRE IS USED INSTEAD OF TOP RAIL. 9. POST SPACING - 10FT. ON CENTER MAXIMUM. 10. POSTS SHALL BE EMBEDDED TO WITHIN 6" FROM BOTTOM OF THE FOUNDATION, 11. IN ORDER TO FOLLOW THE CONTOUR OF THE LAND THE BOTTOM OF THE FENCE MAY CLEAR, THE CONTOUR OF THE GROUND BY UP TO 5" WITHOUT INCREASING TABLE VALUES TO THE NEXT HIGHER LIMIT. 12. FENCES SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUCTED ON A PROPERTY LINE IN ANY MANNER THAT WOULD ENCROACH ABOVE GROUND OR BELOW GROUND ON TO AN ADJOINING PROPERTY. • FENCE.2002 2/25/2002 a ,< cm CZ02) a N c O - � ' LLJ J � w u, LL 'd Z co �. 1�0 • a International Larne Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach,Florida 33004 U.S.A. • �_ - - - o Phone: (954)927-2628 • Fax: (954)924-4299 • Museum Fax: (954)924-4220 Officers Michael J. Levitt July 23, 2002 Chairman John W. Anderson lI Vice Chairman City Commissioners Donald E.watts City Of Dania Beach CEO Michael Leech City Hall President 100 West Dania Beach Blvd. John F.Willits Secretary Dania Beach, FL 33004 PamelaS.Basco Treasurer Dear Commissioners: Board of Trustees The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame & John W. Anderson II b Terri K. Andrews Museum would like to request a hearing with the City Of Dania Beach PamelaS.Basco Commissioners to ask for variance of the existing code to display four live Jose Luis Beistegui alligators in a well secured fenced area in our wetlands. Stewart N.Campbell Ralph G. Christiansen Jr. Maumus F.Claverie Jr. The museum attendance has never reached an acceptable number, and this ,MichL.Farrior enhancement will attract a much wider target of visitors to the facility. ael Peter S.Fithian Floyd D. Gottwald Jr. Curt Gowdy We would appreciate your consideration to this matter. Guy Harvey, Ph.D. Ruben Jaen Michael J.Levitt Than U. George G. Matthews John L. Morris K.Neil Patrick Dr.Ellen Prager,Ph.D. Richard Black Ray Scott Executive Director. Bill Shedd Stephen Sloan Eddie Smith Jr. RB/em. Donald J. Tyson John F.Willits Joan Salvato Wulff cc: Don Watts, CEO, IGFA Past Chairmen Donald Tyson, Trustee Michael Lerner John Morris, Trustee William K.Carpenter Michael Levitt, Chairman Elwood K. Harry George G. Matthews Trustee Emeritus Pierre Clostermann • Whether Freshwater or Saltwater, Share in the Love of Fishing and the Concern for its Future. Education • Conservation • Recreation E-mail: IGFAHQ@aol.com • Website: www.igfa.org