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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2192 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2006 - 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Flury called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia Flury Vice-Chairman: Robert Anton Board Members: Anne Castro C.K. McElyea City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Tom Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson CRA Consultant: William Salim Absent: . Board Member: John Bertino 2. Approval of Minutes of May 3, 2006 Vice-Chairman Anton motioned to approve the Minutes of May 3, 2006; seconded by Ms. Castro. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Ms. Castro Yes Vice-Chairman Anton Yes Mr. McElyea Yes Chairman Flury Yes 3. Review and approval of Minutes of Iler Planning Group Workshop of May 23 2006 Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised he told Mr. Iler he would like to hold the first Visioning Workshop in June. Chairman Flury was upset because it has been two weeks since the last workshop and no date has been set. Ms. Castro suggested holding two workshops in June. Mr. Leeds responded he would prefer to have both workshops in one week. . Mr. Leeds expressed his concern with the Commission recommendation for 75 units per acre, and 8 story buildings along US 1, South of Stirling. He noted we currently have 300-400 flex units available in that area. We also have two projects pending for the Trailer Parks. He stated that 75 units per acre could produce four-story condominiums at these two sites. He indicated the price of the land would rise if the Commission supported 75 units per acre. He is concerned with creating densities that encourage property owners to hold onto their land, or hold onto the land based on the maximum units allowed. He recommended limiting height to 4 stories, and density somewhere between 25-50 units per acre. He thinks the properties will not develop quickly because people will hold onto their properties in anticipation of higher property values. Mr. Anton agreed with Mr. Leeds, and stated he was not opposed to making these changes. The Board concurred that they preferred townhouses for the area on US 1, South of Stirling. Mr. Leeds confirmed the Board concurred on limiting the height to a maximum of 4 stories, 25 units per acre, and two car garages on the first level along US 1, South of Stirling. Mr. Leeds noted that he would revisit the sidewalk width for US 1, South of Stirling. Ms. Castro motioned to approve the Minutes of May 23, 2006; seconded by Vice-Chairman Anton. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Ms. Castro Yes Vice-Chairman Anton Yes • Mr. McElyea Yes Chairman Flury Yes 4. Presentation of Conceptual Renderings City Manager Pato advised the rendering delivered today for the downtown governmental campus was completely unacceptable. He will have Calvin Giordano revise the drawings and bring them forward at a future meeting. The Board asked to see the rendering. City Manager Pato presented the conceptual renderings for NE I" Avenue and NW I" Avenue, which the Board previously approved. The third rendering was to be an aerial view of a downtown campus on the current City Hall site, including the railroad tracks, train station, City Hall, Library and parking structure. He stated he asked for a new rendering because the one presented does not reflect what we are looking for. Mr. Anton remarked if Calvin Giordano is not capable of doing the job, we may need to fire them and hire someone else. Chairman Flury commented this is not the type of work they do, and wondered how they were hired for this job. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, June 7,2006—5:30 p.m. . City Attorney Ansbro suggested using Ed Stone and Associates, who is affiliated with the Iler Planning Group. Chairman Flury suggested the City Manager sketch out his thoughts and give them to Calvin Giordano to formalize. She also suggested we let them know that if they do not have the time to produce it quickly, they should pass on this project and give us a refund. City Manager Pato noted he will give them until Monday to present a new rendering. 5. Discussion of Library Site Chairman Flury commented we need to continue to move on this issue and eventually come to some resolution. She indicated the Director of the Library will give us a formal document. She remarked the City Manager talked about two sites: the current BSO location, or the Nyberg Swanson site. She asked the Library to consider the Modemo Furniture store on Federal Highway, even though it would need a complete renovation. Mr. McElya thought the furniture store site was a good idea because it brings it back to the original property. Chairman Flury commented we would have to buy the Moderno Furniture store property, but we would also need to purchase property to relocate BSO if the City Hall site were used for a . Library. City Manager Pato noted we could not obtain a price for the Sam Jolley property, nor do we know if it is for sale. Also, the reaction from the Library was that the property was too small and too far away from the downtown area. City Manager Pato said he spoke with Bob Cannon and the direction of the Commission is important because Commissioner Castro has set up a meeting with County Commissioner Rodstrom and representatives of the Library for Tuesday morning. We need to give them an idea of what site the Commission supports. He indicated that in his conversation with Mr. Cannon , it was noted that all the identified sites had issues. Vice-Chairman Anton favors the City Hall site because it coincides with the parking garage. City Manager Pato advised the County has a formula of $260 per square foot, up to 12,000 square feet, to construct a Library. The City would need to purchase the property and pay any overages. The County also needs to add it into their Capital Improvement Budget. Vice-Chairman Anton stated there are two sites, City Hall or the furniture store site, nothing else is compatible. He still wants to see a parking garage. He thought the Resource Center building behind the BSO 803 site would be the best location for all of BSO. Ms. Castro agreed with Vice-Chairman Anton, but the furniture store site offers space for a multi-level parking garage, especially if the building only requires renovation. • Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,June.7,2006—5:30 p.m. • Mr. McElyea prefers the furniture store site. Chairman Flury agreed with Mr. McElyea. Mr. McElyea asked the City Attorney if parking meters could be installed on the property because there is a deed restriction through the Flagler Estate. The property is not to be used for commercial use. City Attorney Ansbro recalled a discussion on this issue when he began working for the City. He will look into the matter. City Manager Pato advised that no site has been confirmed, all sites present concerns. Chairman Flury does not think BSO can go into the Community Center because we would violate the terms of the grant. We would need to purchase property to relocate BSO. She noted we had many opportunities to purchase the Jean Cook property, but it is no longer affordable. She would like the County to examine both sites, and for the CRA Board to ask them to do that. Ms. Castro noted the County should consider the maximum allowable square footage because we want a Library that is at least as big as our current Library, or bigger, because our branch is the most heavily trafficked Library in Broward County. Vice-Chairman Anton recommended letting the Library people look at both sites and go from • there. City Manager Pato confirmed he had his direction. He indicated the Library construction could be as far as 5 years away depending on where the County places it in their CIP Plan. The current Library lease runs for another five years. Ms. Castro remarked the County will not wait until the lease expires before beginning construction. Vice-Chairman Anton noted the City Attorney needs to check the deed restrictions on the City Hall site and along 1 sr Avenue. Chairman Flury asked Mr. Salim if Mr. Moskowitz contacted the County Commissioners regarding the development of the old fashioned CRA. Attorney Salim responded Mr. Moskowitz spoke with two Commissioners but nothing has developed. The primary concern is getting the zoning regulations in place so that we can start talking with developers as to what they can build. The CRA Board concurred they want Mr. Moskowitz to pursue the conversations with the County Commissioners as soon as possible. • Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,June 7,2006—5:30 p.m. • City Attorney Ansbro asked Mr. Salim if they had evaluated what happened in the Legislative Session regarding CRA's. Attorney Salim responded he had not reviewed all the items, but would do so prior to the next meeting. 6. Reminder—July 5, 2006 CRA meeting rescheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2006— 5:00 p.m. City Clerk Stilson reminded the Board that the Regular CRA Board meeting for July has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 5:00 p.m., followed by a City Commission Abatement Hearing. City Manager Pato asked for direction on the Performance Review of the City Manager and City Attorney during the Budget process. He indicated there were comments last year on the City Attorney's form. He suggested the Commission work with the City Attorney and re-design the form. Chairman Flury stated the form needs to be revised by the City Attorney and the Commission will review it. She would like the last two years Performance Evaluations attached to the City Manager's form. • 7. Adjournment Chairman Flury adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: PATRICIA FLURY CHAIRMAN - CRA 6Z,Lt I?Aro-� LOUISE STILSON, CMC CITY CLERK Approved: July 20, 2006 • Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,June 7,2006—5:30 p.m.