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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2193 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF ILER PLANNING GROUP WORKSHOP CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006 - 12:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Flury called the workshop to order at 12:11 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia Flury Vice-Chairman: Robert Anton Board Members: John Bertino Anne Castro City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Tom Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson CRA Consultant: William Salim Absent: Board Member: C.K. McElyea Also Present: Henry Iler, Iler Planning Group Doug Smith,EDSA 2. Discussion with the Iler Planning Group Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, noted the purpose of today's workshop is to begin the process to develop CRA Zoning Regulations by the Iler Planning Group. He is looking for Board/City Commission input on seven threshold areas for three areas: US 1 North of Stirling Road, US 1 South of Stirling Road, and East Dania Beach Boulevard. Currently the maximum height in all three areas is 40'; the LAC has no maximum density. US 1 North of Stirling Road Building Height Henry Iler, Iler Planning Group, recommended 12-14 stories for the larger parcels. The Board approved up to 14 stories on a sliding scale relating to lot size, but wanted to address parking issues. Mr. Leeds clarified that parking is not part of the review. The original CRA Plan talked about full-time housing, and Mr. Leeds believes we need full-time City dwellers in order to have a viable, economically sustainable retail, year-round. iMs. Castro advised the County would be forwarding the name of a person who is willing to develop and pay for parking garages to the City Manager. Chairman Flury confirmed that 14 stories is the maximum building height, including on-site parking. Maximum Density Mr. Leeds noted that every project that has come into the downtown area is based on 60-75 units per acre. He stated 75 units would accommodate every project that we have except the Pirates Inn, which has already received P&Z approval and would not be subject to this requirement. He suggested the Commission limit density at no more than 75 units per acre because there would be a parking problem with 100 units per acre. He advised we currently do not have a limit on density in the LAC. Mr. Iler recommended 80-100 units for 12-14 story buildings, with mixed unit controls. He noted it is better to err on the high side because it is one of the factors that we cannot vary. The Board agreed to 100 units per acre. Mr. Iler left the meeting at 1:00 p.m. Architectural Style Doug Smith, EDSA, presented different styles of architecture to the Board which included Modern Classic, Art Deco, and Spanish Mediterranean. He advised the Modern Classic style is happening in South Florida and has a cleaner look with a lot of geometric uses. The Board unanimously agreed they did not want Art Deco. Chairman Flury prefers Spanish Mediterranean and some of the Modern Classic. Ms. Castro prefers the Modern Classic. Mr. Smith noted that Mizner Park and City Place.are a mix of Modern Classic with some of the Mediterranean feel. He indicated the Board should keep a mix of both styles. Mr. Leeds noted the proposed new Pirates Inn is a modern building. He asked the Board if there were any circumstances where they would allow a modern building. Chairman Flury responded not on the corner of US 1 and Dania Beach Boulevard. Ms. Castro responded yes for Modern Classic. Chairman Flury remarked she is okay with Modern Classic, as presented today. Minutes of Her Planning Group Workshop 2 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, May 23,2006— 12:00 p.m. • Building Street Setbacks/Sidewalk Mr. Leeds is concerned with a minimum distance between the curb of the travel lane and the building or arcade. Optimum width is 15', anything below that makes it difficult to place trees and meet ADA requirements. He indicated that developers do not want 15', the plans they have submitted are between 10-15'. He thinks we should require 15' for both Dania Beach Boulevard and US 1. The building setback is not an issue for him; he is concerned about the sidewalk width. He explained the County Code measures setback from an imaginary line based on Federal Highway being expanded to 6 lanes. In order to determine the future right-of-way line, you would take the location of the Dania Beach Hotel and Federal Highway and subtract 10'; that would be the additional lane. Then there would be-another 10' for the setback. He thinks we should adopt 15' from a travel lane to the building. He noted that the Pirates Inn can barely meet 10'. The Board agreed to Mr. Leeds suggestion for Federal Highway, but wanted a wider setback for Dania Beach Boulevard. Building Stepbacks Mr. Smith advised stepbacks help relieve the canyon effect. He indicated because of the challenged lot depth along Federal Highway, we may not want to require the stepback on Federal Highway, but to require it on Dania Beach Boulevard. • The Board consensus was to not require stepbacks on Federal Highway. Distance Between Buildings Mr. Leeds noted this is a function of the Building Code, and does not require input from the Board. On-Site Landscape Area Mr. Leeds noted we currently require 30%, which is more than any downtown in South Florida. He suggested 1-5%, which is why he recommended the 15' unobstructed sidewalk for trees. If we have a good street tree treatment along the road, then the concept of landscaping on the site becomes secondary. US 1 South of Stirling Road Building Height Mr. Leeds noted a 4-6 story limit is in the original CRA Plan. He would not recommend going any higher than this. • Minutes of Iler Planning Group Workshop 3 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, May 23,2006— 12:00 p.m. City Manager Pato prefers adding additional stories: The consensus of the Board was a 6-8 story height limit for US 1 South of Stirling Road. Maximum Density The consensus of the Board was 75 units per acre. Architectural Style The consensus of the Board was to remain consistent with US 1 North of Stirling Road. Building Street Setbacks/Sidewalk The consensus of the Board was to remain consistent with US 1 North of Stirling Road. Building Stepbacks Mr. Leeds recommended no stepbacks because the buildings will only be 8 stories in height. He indicated he is considering rear stepbacks because the area abuts low-rise residential property. Distance Between Buildings • The Board concurred to leave this for Mr. Leeds. On-Site Landscape Area Chairman Flury wants to require more landscaping than US 1 North of Stirling Road. Mr. Leeds advised we currently require 40% for residential. Mr. Bertino suggested 5% on the street, and a landscape buffer in back of the property. Mr. Leeds responded that a buffer is required regardless of the percentage of landscaping throughout the site. The buffer is 10' - 20', and included in the 40% requirement. Chairman Flury recommended 20%, including the buffer. Mr. Leeds recommended that landscape area be a function of building height, with less landscaping required with a taller building. He also stated we need to have different standards for a commercial building versus a residential building. Chairman Flury suggested starting with 20%, and reducing it proportionately as the building gets taller, to a minimum of 5%, for both residential and commercial. • Minutes of Iler Planning Group Workshop 4 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, May 23,2006— 12:00 p.m. Mr. Leeds noted that some cities require a minimum height of two stories to discourage those uses (ie. convenience stores, gas stations, and fast food restaurants) inconsistent with downtown redevelopment. Two and three-story development is a more efficient use of land in terms of encouraging quality retail development. He noted existing businesses would be grandfathered until 50% of the building value is destroyed. East Dania Beach Boulevard Buildin,a Height The consensus of the Board was a maximum of 14 stories. Maximum Density The consensus of the Board was 100 units per acre. Architectural Style The consensus of the Board was to keep the same architectural style as Federal Highway. Buildin,a Street Setbacks/Sidewalk The consensus of the Board was to keep it consistent with Federal Highway. Mr. Smith suggested the first 10' behind the curb as a green space, then the same 15' sidewalk. This would allow the same pedestrian area, but the extra 10' of green space makes Dania Beach Boulevard look different from Federal Highway. The Board agreed to this recommendation. Buildinz Stepbacks Mr. Smith suggested an articulating facade. Mr. Leeds noted that Mr. Iler indicated that some Stepbacks would be more appropriate along Dania Beach Boulevard. The consensus of the Board was for articulated stepbacks. Distance Between Buildin s The Board concurred to leave this for Mr. Leeds. On-Site Landscape Area • The Board concurred they wanted significantly more landscaping in this area. Minutes of Iler Planning Group Workshop 5 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, May 23,2006— 12:00 p.m. • Mr. Leeds suggested 10%, and indicated he would like the ability to revisit the open space requirement on Dania Beach Boulevard, and the requirements on US 1 South of Stirling Road. The Board asked for an update on the timeline of the project. Mr. Leeds advised the first step is to hold visioning sessions with the public, then bring it to the P&Z Board and City Commission. Chairman Flury requested that a workshop be held with the CRA Board before going to P&Z, if the community makes any changes to what they approved today. Mr. Leeds indicated that the Code should be created by the end of the year, and the rezoning portion would take an additional 3-4 months. Mr. Smith indicated two public meetings would be held, with the first meeting in June or July. The Board wants the project to move quicker, with the first meeting in June. City Manager Pato suggested conceptual renderings should be available at the public meetings. 3. Adjournment • Chairman Flury adjourned the workshop at 1:59 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 'LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA FLURY CITY CLERK CHAIRMAN - CRA Approved: June 7, 2006 • Minutes of Iler Planning Group Workshop 6 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,May 23,2006— 12:00 p.m.