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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2202 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Castro called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: Chairman: Anne Castro Vice-Chairman: Patricia Flury Board Members: Robert Anton John Bertino C.K. McElyea City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Tom Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson • 3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meetingof f May 24, 2005 Mr. Anton motioned to approve the May 24, 2005 Minutes; seconded by Mr. McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Mr. Anton Yes Vice-Chairman Flury Yes Mr. Bertino Yes Chairman Castro Yes Mr. McElyea Yes 4. Adoption of Zoning Regulations to Implement Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Plan a. Building Height b. Minimum Parcel Size c. Minimum Building Setbacks d. Minimum Pervious Areas Attorney Michael Moskowitz advised they have identified some items in the Code that need to be updated as the CRA moves forward in trying to develop a comprehensive plan which is going to encourage redevelopment within the CRA boundaries. He indicated other Cities have done comprehensive studies by hiring planning consultants to do a complete overview. He noted • height is one of the first considerations to attract development; currently the City Zoning Code allows one to three stories, however the CRA Plan calls for six to eight stories. Mr. Bertino commented the impact on traffic, water, and sewer need to be realized in the development of structures. He suggested developers would need to remediate our traffic pattern flows at their expense. Attorney Moskowitz agreed with Mr. Bertino. However, some situations may differ depending upon the particular area within the CRA in terms of building heights and other considerations. He did not suggest they all be uniform within the CRA, there would be different areas that would need discussion. He noted building setback deals with issues such as footprint and what type of development we can encourage; pervious area may require a reduction from the current Code; we should consider limiting the percentage of efficiencies and one bedroom units, as well as setting minimum unit size, and require minimum interior apartment height. He also noted that architecture guidelines would need to be addressed. Vice-Chairman Flury-asked what should be addressed first; the CRA Plan or the City Code. Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, responded the CRA Plan was adopted in 2002; we need to update the Zoning Code in order to implement the CRA Plan. He thinks an Urban Design Consultant is needed to study the CRA Plan and incorporate it into a new Zoning Code. • Attorney Moskowitz indicated it would be helpful if the Commission had copies of the types of studies that other cities had commissioned. This would be helpful in identifying areas, making recommendations, and moving forward. The correct way to move forward is to hire Planning Consultants who specialize in urban design and make recommendations. Mr. Bertino asked for a concept of the cost of the study and questioned if the County should help pay for it. He also asked if grants were available. Attorney Moskowitz responded they could tell us how much other cities paid for their studies; and they would be happy to work with City staff to approach the County to determine if grant, loan or other money is available. A study normally takes six to twelve months, and costs approximately $150,000. Mr. Leeds commented he would work with Attorney Moskowitz because funding may be available for architectural design guidelines. Attorney Moskowitz noted the establishment and application of new CRA zoning districts would need to be.evaluated. A special exception process could be established for the districts to allow flexibility in building height. He views variances as a hindrance to development, but not-special exceptions. Chairman Castro commented Impact Fee changes may be effective October I". She questioned • the procedure for implementation. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday, August 4,2005—7:00 p.m. • City, Attorney Ansbro responded the Impact Fees are paid at building permit application. It would be the Commission's decision to address plans that have already received site plan approval but have not paid Impact Fees. Chairman Castro suggested the CRA Board meet once per month. Attorney Moskowitz suggested meeting after Labor Day and before the first Commission meeting in September. Vice-Chairman Flury suggested going out for proposals before the next meeting. Vice-Chairman Flury motioned to get proposals for a Letter of Interest; seconded by Mr. McElyea. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Mr. Anton Yes Vice-Chairman Flury Yes Mr. Bertino Yes Chairman Castro Yes Mr. McElyea Yes 5. Discussion of Expanding Local Activity Center (LAC) Boundaries to include CRA Commercial.Properties along US I from Sheridan Street to Old Griffin Road • Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, withdrew this item from the agenda. 6. Adjournment Chairman Castro adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT" EST: ANNE CASTRO .�(� CHAIRMAN - CRA 'd'o LOUISE STILSON CITY CLERK Approved: September 27, 2005 • Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday, August 4,2005—7:00 p.m.