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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-06 CRA Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE 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 BE BASED. LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REQUIRED-REGISTRATION AS A LOBBYIST IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH IS REQUIRED IF ANY PERSON,FIRM OR CORPORATION IS BEING PAID TO LOBBY THE COMMISSION ON ANY PETITION OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 01-93. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION CENTER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT LOUISE STILSON, CITY CLERK, 100 W. DANIA BEACH BLVD., DANIA BEACH,FL 33004,(954)924-3622,AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS,WE ASK THAT YOU: A. PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES OFF,OR PLACE ON VIBRATE. IF YOU MUST MAKE A CALL,PLEASE STEP OUT INTO THE ATRIUM,IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. B. IF YOU MUST SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN THE AUDIENCE,PLEASE SPEAK SOFTLY OR GO OUT INTO THE ATRIUM, IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 20, 2006 3. Discussion of Community Redevelopment Area Zoning Workshops held on June 29, 2006 and August 3, 2006 with The Iler Planning Group 4. Update on the status of the Marketing Piece 5. Adjournment MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 - 5:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Flury called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia Flury Vice-Chairman: Robert Anton Board Members: John Bertino Anne Castro C.K. McElyea City Manager: Ivan Pato City Clerk: Louise Stilson CRA Consultant: William Salim Absent: City Attorney: Tom Ansbro 2. Approval of Minutes of June 7, 2006 Ms. Castro motioned to approve the Minutes of June 7, 2006; seconded by Vice-Chairman Anton. The motion carried unanimously. 3. General Discussion of Chapter 163 Amendments/Revisions Attorney Salim noted eminent domain cannot be used to remove slums or blighted areas. There was some confusion that the acquisition of private property for redevelopment purposes, or to transfer to a private entity, was a public use under the Statute. The Statutes are now clear that private property may not be taken to be turned over to a private entity for redevelopment. He noted most of the changes to Chapter 163 were not applicable to the City. The only potential consideration for the.City, is a change that provided unless the County responds within 120 days to our request, it is deemed approved. Furthermore, in response to a delegation request, the County has 30 days to tell us whether or not they believe the request is sufficient in form, and/or whether they need additional information to consider it. He indicated this could be a mechanism whereby the City requests the delegation of authority to go with TIF financing. He thought the City Manager would be meeting with the Broward County Administrator to discuss additional sources of revenue for the CRA through a TIF. City Manager Pato confirmed he communicated with the new County Administrator yesterday via e-mail to discuss setting up a meeting. He asked attorney Salim if we could expand the size of the CRA, which would have no negative impacts on the County. Attorney Salim responded if we expand our boundaries to increase the tax base we would need to comply with the new requirements to modify our plan, and obtain County approval. Chairman Flury wondered if the County did us a favor by not approving the TIF CRA. She wondered if there was a reason for us to have a CRA because we will soon have a casino which changes everything. The purpose of establishing the CRA was to use the power of eminent domain to clean up the bad areas. She noted there is currently a lot of interest in developing property along Dania Beach Boulevard because of the casino, and that we don't need the type of CRA we have. She questioned if a TIF CRA would be advantageous for the City. Vice-Chairman Anton agreed with Chairman Flury; he does not see any benefit in having a CRA, especially if the redevelopment happens. Mr. McElyea asked how we eliminate the CRA. Ms. Castro responded by passing an ordinance dissolving the CRA. She noted the CRA got us the loan to grant from the County. She agreed we should not proceed with a TIF, but felt there was no harm in keeping the current CRA. She indicated if we want free money from the County, we need to keep the CRA and come up with a project. Chairman Flury commented we should concentrate on the next project. Mr. Bertino commented the only advantage with the CRA was eminent domain, which has now been taken away. If we pursue a TIF CRA, we need to expand our current boundaries. City Manager Pato clarified the loan to grant programs are tied to the CRA, and we had difficulty getting the Modello parcel included for the loan to grant. He suggested making the whole City a CRA in order to use the County's redevelopment money. Chairman Flury asked the Board if they wanted to continue discussing the possibility of a TIF. Mr. Bertino would be in favor if we expand our CRA boundaries in order to utilize the TIF money throughout the City. He would not be in favor if we keep the current CRA boundaries. The consensus of the Board was not to proceed with a TIF, but to expand our CRA boundaries and look for new projects. 4. Presentation of Conceptual Downtown Renderings City Manager Pato presented renderings for the City Hall campus site. The plan includes the renovated City Hall, parking structure, library/office space, train station, and pedestrian friendly Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday,July 20,2006—5:00 p.m. areas. The parking structure would be in the current BSO parking lot. We will master plan the City Hall site with Broward County, and we will try to make the Library and parking structure fit on the City Hall site knowing that in the future there will be a commuter rail station. He indicated that West Dania Beach Boulevard would be very different from what it is today as it moves west. The City Hall property would be redesigned to provide a campus-like environment that would be pedestrian friendly. If the Board approves, he will move forward with the development of a booklet to use to attract investors to redevelop the City. He noted this would provide economic development opportunities. Mr. Bertino commented traffic problems will come with the casino. He indicated West Dania Beach Boulevard may need to be widened to accommodate traffic, and this should be included in the development plan. It is currently green space and could be used in the future, if needed. He noted a traffic study needs to be completed. City Manager Pato indicated there is money in the proposed Budget to deal with issues such as a future traffic study. Chairman Flury commented we do not need the study for the coming year, but it should be in the planning process. She likes the concept and noted we should proceed with the brochure. City Manager Pato commented the County will do work for us after October 1st, with a timeframe of 6-9 months. This is being done to accommodate the library which is 3 years down the road. Mr. Anton commented he likes the pedestrian friendly area in the front, but it takes away parking. We need to consider if we will tear down the BSO section of City Hall after they move into the new building we are purchasing. He indicated the BSO portion of City Hall needs to be torn down, not remodeled. He suggested we look into this during the construction of the second floor. City Manager Pato noted he looked into demolition, and the cost would be $60,000-$75,000, for the approximately 4,500 square feet. Chairman Flury commented there is a ton of money coming up in the Budget, and demolition could be done at any time needed. Mr. Bertino commented if you master plan, you need to know what you are going to do. City Manager Pato commented we would not be able to build a library unless we tear that portion of the building down. Chairman Flury asked if there was agreement that if we purchase the new building, BSO and Code would move to the new building. City Manager Pato responded that is the goal, and this is what he discussed with each Commissioner. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday,July 20,2006—5:00 p.m. The consensus of the Board was for the City Manager to proceed with the brochure. City Manager Pato presented renderings for the second floor addition to City Hall. Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, advised the project should begin in two months when the steel is delivered. Minor construction is currently underway to relocate the air conditioning units to the front of the building. City Manager Pato noted the, disruption will begin when the air conditioning units are disconnected. We are also waiting for the ADA ramps for the trailers. He noted we had to rent the trailer for one year; it was not available on a monthly basis. Chairman Flury asked if lighting was being addressed during theyenovation. City Manager Pato responded we are looking at upgrading the lighting in the parking lot, and improving the security of the building with video cameras. These are not included in the project, but are included in the upcoming Budget. Chairman Flury remarked lighting in the neighborhoods is more important than lighting at City Hall. We need to take care of the neighborhoods. She is sorry it was not included in the original construction costs. City Manager Pato commented the atrium would be upgraded in the upcoming Budget. Mr. Bertino commented we should have contacted Jeff Gross, the original architect for City Hall. 5. Discussion of Library Site Chairman Flury noted this had already been discussed. 6. Discussion of Dania Beach Hotel City Manager Pato asked that this be continued because the City Attorney is out of town, and there is a change in the plan. Chairman Flury commented the new building is higher and is a condo/hotel concept. Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, indicated the new plan calls for 15 floors on Dania Beach Boulevard, dropping down to 7 -6 floors along Park Street. Vice-Chairman Anton remarked they need to stick to the original plan. City Manager Pato indicated they will be reaching out to the Commissioners individually. Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday,July 20,2006—5:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Anton indicated he would not support the new plan. Ms. Castro commented they are changing their model because of the pari-mutuels. She understands wanting to change the mix, but does not understand changing the size. Director Leeds announced we are in the process of preparing notices for the second community zoning workshop with the Iler Planning Group. The date is Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber. He noted the main concern of residents at the first meeting was traffic. Chairman Flury directed the City Clerk to place this on the next meeting agenda. Ms. Castro asked if Boyd Gaming would conduct the traffic study that Jai Alai was to perform. City Manager Pato responded the traffic study has been commissioned. 7. Adjournment Chairman Flury adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: PATRICIA FLURY CHAIRMAN - CRA LOUISE STILSON, CMC CITY CLERK Approved: August 2, 2006 Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday,July 20,2006—5:00 p.m. CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor and City Commission Ivan Pato, City Manager FROM: Laurence Leeds, Director Community Development DATE: August 31 , 2006 SUBJECT: CRA Community Visioning Sessions The Iler Planning Group held two community visioning meetings; June 29, 2006 and August 3, 2006. The tentative boundary of the CRA Study Area is attached. June 29 Meeting: Meeting notices were mailed to affected property owners and those abutting the study area (600 property owners). 65+ persons attended. The Website was also posted. The Iler Group made a power point presentation that lasted about 35 minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of citizen comments and Q and A. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss Downtown/US 1 Redevelopment concepts and to solicit public input. While the meeting was generally positive, residents adjacent to the study area expressed concern about building appearance, setbacks, and landscaping abutting their rear yards. Residents also requested that larger buildings provide interior loading, sanitation, and service areas. Most comments were relative to East Dania Beach Boulevard and US 1 north of Stirling. Other speakers suggested preserving existing smaller buildings, improving pedestrian connectivity, providing expanded shuttle bus service, and public safety improvements throughout downtown. There was consensus for allowing diversity in architecture without emphasizing any particular style. Residents' greatest concern continues to be the impact of redevelopment upon the local road network, particularly east of downtown. Based on the above comments, the Consultant has been directed to incorporate the following items into the zoning regulations. 1) Sufficient room for parking, service, loading, and utility activities on-site instead of in the street. 2) Rear and side yard building elevations to be as attractive as major street elevations. 3) Buildings height abutting single-family homes shall be stepped-down to provide a proper transition from high-rise to low-rise residential. 4) Submission of traffic and parking study to be a requirement of site plan review. August 3 Meeting: Meeting notices were mailed to affected property owners and those within 300 feet of the study area (900 property owners). 67+ persons attended. Website posting. The Iler Group presented conceptual plans showing potential building height, size, and usage relative to adjacent development. The Iler Group discussed the potential establishment of three zoning districts; US 1 south of Stirling, Urban Core/Downtown, and East Dania Beach Boulevard east of NE 1 st Terrace/SE 2nd Avenue. The remainder of the meeting consisted of citizen comments and Q and A. As with the first meeting, most citizen comments were directed toward East Dania Beach Boulevard and US 1 north of Stirling. There were no objections to the design concept (building height to be a function of lot area requirements, adjacent zoning, etc.). However, citizens again requested both diverse and dramatic architecture. Other concerns included traffic, providing loading/service/sanitation areas entirely larger buildings, providing sufficient on-site parking, allowing the preservation of existing buildings, and offering incentives to retain or build mid-rise development (3-5 stories). The Iler Group will present the CRA Zoning Design Concepts at the September 6, CRA Board Meeting. 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Broward Boulevard, Suite 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 plonnmg iel 954.524.3330,fax 954.524.0177 (an�Lrcapearchitec7urt Urban design wiviv.erlsoplan.com P-Upltic clesl,gn Dania Beach Public Workshop June 29, 2006: Meeting Minutes Participants City of Dania Beach Laurence Leeds,AICP, Community Development Corinne Church,AICP,Community Development 67+participants Iler Planning Group Henry Iler EDSA Doug Smith Catherine Reek Introduction: A short introduction was given by Laurence Leeds to explain the 2002 CRA Plan, identify the districts in the plan,and introduce the consultant planning and design team. Powerpoint Presentation: Following the introduction, Henry Iler and Doug Smith gave a powerpoint presentation touching on all of the topics listed below: Main Issues Guiding Principles Image Survey Preliminary Zoning Standards Design Guideline Outline Question&Answer/Citizen Comment Summary Q: Will the height and density along Federal Hwy. impact neighborhoods to the East? A: There will be increased traffic along Federal Highway due to planned development in Hollywood (4,500+ units) and Fort Lauderdale (3,000 planned units) regardless of what takes place in Dania Beach. Redevelopment along US 1 (particularly north of Stirling Road) will have some impact on local roads. Staff has requested funding for a central-city traffic study to address the impact of redevelopment (and recommended mitigation) on residential neighborhoods abutting both Dania Beach Boulevard and US 1. fort Gau(jerdale orlanilo los angcLs bgling baldimore L.CC00000I Dania Beach CRA Page 2 of 3 Q: Will Jai Alai have to address traffic? Boyd Gaming has indicated they have hired a traffic consultant to address neighborhood traffic impacts. No information has yet been submitted to the City as of this meeting. Q: Is the Federal Hwy. split plan dead? A: Yes,FDOT has no money to fund that plan. Q: How will the back of building treatments be addressed? A: The back of the building must be as attractive as the front of the building. Q: How will deliveries be addressed?Will we destroy existing streets and sidewalks? A: Loading and service areas shall be required within the interior of the building. C/C: The pedestrian environment along Dania Beach Blvd. for people walking from parking areas to downtown should be taken into consideration. C/C: A trolley system could alleviate the parking/walking problem. Q: How soon will these zoning changes be implemented? A: We need consensus to move forward. It will be a 6-9 month period to go through the zoning code adoption process. Q: What about older buildings?Will they be demolished or saved? A: Older buildings can be preserved by individual property owners as long as the owners maintain the buildings. Buildings designated "historic" by the City Commission can be preserved. C/C: We should consider expanding the architectural style. It should reflect the 2 1"Century. C/C: The Lofts on Andrews Avenue are a good example of Modern Architecture. It doesn't have to be a glass skyscraper—it can just be an old idea with a new twist. C/C: Majority of crowd supported diversity in Architecture styles. Q: Will all this redevelopment all happen at once? A: No, it will be a function of private sector market forces. Q: What about water? A: Water improvements have been approved and funded with construction to start in the near future. C/C: Could we have an international design competition for Dania Beach? Q: Are there any money incentives available? A: No,TIF's are no longer available,but the county has replaced that program with a loan program. Q: What happens if people choose not to redevelop their existing property? A: Nothing,the property can remain as-is as long as it is maintained. Q: What is happening with the Florida East Coast(FEC)Railroad? A: The City Commission supports a rail station on the FEC at Dania Beach Boulevard. C/C: FEC is going through a series of workshops, if you want to participate. fort 1a11r/erylale nr(arulo los angeles beijing baltimore L,CC00000 Dania Beach CRA Page 3 of 3 Q: How do we keep a train station safe? A: Increased pedestrian activity(residents/retail)will make the streets safer. C/C: We could use police on horseback. It creates a calmer atmosphere. C/C: Deliveries could happen on a schedule to prevent unwanted trucks on side streets. C/C: Old buildings in Dania area novelty and need to be preserved. Do not destroy our history. Q: Are the district lines shown subject to change? A: Minor corrections may be necessary due to discrepancies(mapping errors)in the zoning map. Q: What is the overall outline? A: It generally represents the commercial area of the original CRA boundary. Q: Can we have incentives to save existing trees? A: Yes. jnri lanaerdale orlarrdo los angeles heijing baliirnore 1.0000060I 1512 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 110, olanninq tel 954.524.3330 fax 954.524.0177 landscape architecture urban desicin www.edsaplan.corn graphic design Dania Beach Public Workshop II August 3, 2006: Meeting Minutes 65 Participants,Staff,and Consultants City of Dania Beach Staff Laurence Leeds, Community Development Director Corinne Church, Principal Planner 65+participants Iler Planning Croup Henry Iler EDSA Doug Smith Kimberly Mandras Doerle Introduction: Laurence Leeds explained the history CRA Plan, City Commission direction to implement the plan by adopting CRA Zoning Regulations, and the plan preparation and public hearing process. PowerPoint Presentation: Following the introduction, Henry Iler and Doug Smith gave a PowerPoint presentation touching on all of the topics listed below: Introduction Guiding Principles June 29,2006 Meeting Summary Redevelopment Districts Redevelopment Concepts Question & Answer Session Question and answer session. Q: Where would the service areas be located within the building? A: Consultant: Depending on the site, service areas could be located along a side street, inside the parking garage,or behind the building. NOTE: Staff recommends that all loading/unloading/service activities take place entirely on site and not within any public street. Q: Will incentives(ie;parking variance)be included to encourage lower density, less intense (four story)development and preservation of existing buildings along the west side of US 1 north of Stirling Road. A: Consultant: Will examine incentives to encourage lower density; however, reducing parking requirements may be an issue where public parking is limited. fort lawlerclale orlanrlo los angeles beijing Baltimore LCC00000I C/C: Public Art along Federal Highway, instead of shade trees and palms. R: Consultant: CRA zoning should encourage public art and other community benefits. Q: What are the plans for the infrastructure(traffic, water, drainage)upgrades?Concern was raised over the proposed casino at the Dania Jai Alai and all of the future redevelopment. A: Anticipated residential development in Hollywood (5,000+ units) and Fort Lauderdale (3,000+units) will impact Federal Highway whether or not anticipated Downtown Dania development occurs. Each major project is required to submit traffic study(at the time of site plan review)evaluating the impact of traffic on local roads. Downtown water system improvements anticipated to be completed in 2007. Q: What are the plans for the properties located west of the FEC tracks? A: The CRA Study District is limited to commercial areas on major roads where mid-rise development is appropriate. The area west of the FEC tracks includes primarily low- density residential development as is therefore not included in the study area. C/C: Planning effort should be more creative and forward thinking, would like to see elements in the plans that will welcome creativity and will enhance the community. R: Acknowledged and agreed. C/C: Boundary discrepancy between two maps. R: The most recent pubic notice map reflects actual district boundaries proposed for zoning changes. C/C: Property owner objected to proposed six story building dormitory at AMO Campus adjacent to SE 2nd Avenue. R: Staff advised resident that current code allows 40 feet,and that additional building height would require a variance under the current zoning code. G:\Projects\DS\]06202_Dania Beach CRA Zoning Code\Administration\Meetings\Mtg Notes_080306.doc lnrt lawlerclale orlmoo los angeles hexing boldimore LCC000001 ................,........... = - CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SUBJECT: Presentation by the Iler Planning Group: "Preparation of Zoning and Design Criteria for Community Redevelopment Area" WHERE: Dania Beach City Hall _-- -- -- _City Commission-Chamber - 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 WHEN: Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 7:00 pm The Iler Planning Group, Community Planning Consultants, have been hired by the Dania Beach City Commission to prepare zoning and design regulations to implement the Community Redevelopment Area ("CRA") Plan. A location map of the study area being considered for rezoning is printed on the back of this notice. You have received this notice because you have been listed in Broward County Records as a property owner within the study area or within 300 feet of the study area boundaries. The presentation shall include, but shall not be limited to, a discussion of building height, building setbacks, urban design, residential density, permitted uses, and-landscaping. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Louise Stilson, City Clerk, 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004 or call (954) 924-3622, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Louise Stilson, City Clerk N .. .... GRIFFIN RD i E i e ' w . NE 3RD ST .. a o Z V a C Z t„n E D JIt .., N 2N ST m m D Z W Frost. O :. .. _ H Park Z i i Q :.. C7 I. 1 NE 1STST--•LL .... .__ Dania Jai ..... - s ._.. Z i DANIA BEACH BLVD. i City ;. Hall.._ -• , Winn Publix .:. .':.: Dixie m SE 2ND S STIRUNG RDT ", D ANIA BEACH CRA `. CENTRAL CITY SW.3RD ST 0 STUDY AREA - SE 3R 1 inch equals 1 ,000 feet j w w w ¢ �~ a ' 'CENTRAL CITY STUDYAREA ° N o "' SE 4TH co _. CO SE 5TH ST SW 6TH ST �i i r SW 7TH ST SE 7TH ST, : SW 9TH ST r' SE 10TH ST r � SE-11TH TER SW.13TH ST a m , SW 15TH ST SHERIDAN ST. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DANIA BEACH July 21, 2006 A Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Visioning Session will be held with the Iler Planning Group on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the Commission Chamber at City Hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004. The Iler Planning Group, Community Planning Consultants, have been hired by the Dania Beach City Commission to prepare zoning regulations to implement the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Plan. The study area includes commercially zoned areas within the CRA. Discussion shall include, but shall not be limited to, preliminary City Commission zoning recommendations concerning building height, building setbacks, urban design, minimum lot size, residential density, permitted uses, setbacks, and landscaping. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach FL 33004, (954) 924-3624, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. NOTICE "OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA ("CRA") DISCUSSION OF CRA ZONING REGULATIONS LOCATION: Dania Beach City Hall City Commission Chambers 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 WHEN: Thursday, August 3, 2006, 7:00 pm The Her Planning Group, Community Planning Consultants, have been hired by the Dania Beach City Commission to prepare zoning regulations to implement the Community Redevelopment Area ("CRA") Plan. A location map of the study area being considered for rezoning is printed on the back of this notice. You have received this notice because you have been listed in Broward County Records as a property owner within the study area or within 300 feet of study area boundaries. Discussion shall include, but shall not be limited to, preliminary City Commission zoning recommendations concerning building height, building setbacks, urban design, minimum lot size, residential density, permitted uses, setbacks, and landscaping. Please attend and participate in this important workshop. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Louise Stilson, City Clerk, 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004 or call (954) 924-3624, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Louise Stilson, City Clerk RFCEIVED SEP - 6 2006 September 5,2006 To:The City of Dania Beach City Commission;Mr.Ivan.Pato;Mr.Larry,Leeds: I am writing to addmss,the concerns about-the proposed,CRA-plans on behalf of our neighborhood . association and myself,as a citizen and homeowner of Dania Beach: During the last-CRA meeting,Iler Planning Group Consultants outline,a:proposed change in how both. DanialBeach Boulevard and Federal Highway may be.altered to'accommodate:both frture.growth in.the residential population and business community. These changes which have been requested by various entities do not seem to be in the best long-term interests of the community. Some of our supporting reasons are given below,and our comments and concerns in this:letter are focused only on the singular issues which directly affect this proposed plan: -Building height_ -Building.setbacks. -Urban design -Residential density -Permitted uses. -Landscaping Building height: The•renderings presented at the last meeting showed how proposed buildings of at leastsix to ten stories would"blend"with4he surrounding.community.Thus,,as-one rendering showed;those living on the North East side of Dania-Beach Boulevard,facing west from North East First,Avenue would directly face awery tall,six to ten story building versus the current skyline::While the rendering showed this obvious contrast, the consultants tried to,in our opinion-reveal something thatwas smooth in nature;blending towards.the primarily.one,storey,single-family4dwellings to the east.The realityiis that if a percentage was attributed.to the difference between,the•propose&buildings and the current buildings,,a 60-80%change would occur. . While we realize it is the consultant's responsibility to project.what'certain paying parties want;we are confused about.wh&create0these ideas for-them to follow.Personally,:I am interested in learning about what:steps were proposed to,come up with these renderings and hope to learn who initiated them. We are alsd confused about'how a city with a history of.modest height level construction could drastically, change the nature and'character of the community by.constructing buildings.that area minimum of four times the average height,of the general-downtown area:We do not see this as a blending,of the community but instead a serious division and a cause for concern. Building setbacks: You already have a living example of how a minimal setback contributes to the community-Federal Highway from Danix Beach Blvd.north to Old.Griffm Road.If the minimal setback prevents repairs from occurring,who benefits-the developer or the citizen?.Definitely not the motorist trying=to squeeze into a single lane...Consider:that when a repair job occurs on Federal Highway;typically.a;portion of the two lanes-either.northbound or southbound-are temporarily closed. Obviously,the-developer is always trying, to obtain the most available square footage for rental or sale:In these proposed plans;ewe see only the developer benefiting from this discussion,not the citizen. Additionally,setbacks provide pedestrians with a reasonable area to move and give those unable to walk or who have difficulty in walking space to move at their own chosen pace.These proposed buildings without a setback would narrow this opportunity;force those at a distinct disadvantage to endure an ill suited' solution. Another way to look at this is to consider how you would feel trying to navigate either roads on a narrow sidewalk with limited movement in a wheelchair or a walker.Taken from a business prospective,a limited setback also reduces the area for these building owners to commit to any construction work that may be required after,as one example,a hurricane. Again,if the minimal setback prevents repairs from occurring,who benefits-the developer or the citizen? -Traffic- I have shared my history with Mayor,Flury.and Del Mar;:Californiwis one place.that I have lived that; resembles Dania Beach.They both are small communities bordered by an ocean that receive the same amount of tourism,influx during the winter;the.same traffic congestion and limited space to grow: ,. . . Why not contact their planning department and learn what they did twenty years ago to,address the samee, concerns as we do today?:In-fact,:why not look across-the planet.to study,,and consider what'small.r;: communities have done to meetand:exceed the demands of progress?:While;we:applaud the.efforts of+the: Consultant's,we would be remiss in not exploring other,worldly solutions:. •. . - ,::,'.: Permitted uses: Public spaces with mixed-use retaiftesidential construction:with proportionalilimits fixed on what • . percentage these permitted uses can hold,and again,what resources they can consume,proportionally. :. Within these public spaces ADA access and amenities should be consid,�.ed.The idea here:is;to give those'• displaced by the proposed growth a public place to enjoy art showZhe sic events,poetry readings;and : other social and civic affairs. This compromising issue needs to be discussed more in detail sincdevelopers will most certainly, argue against giving up any of their space. Landscaping: Landscaping a limited environment•like the,CRA zone is a wonderful opportunity,to again highlight:the best of the best::Why,not:offer the State's first xeroscaping and landscaping:design-bidding•process? i Xeroscaping is the use of native plants in landscaping .1s.choosing the:plants-that fivone's.yard,.not making,the yard fit the,,desired plants:.Xeroscapitig;con to much misinformation;:is the,concept.of is' utilizing plants that thrive.in,certain`spaces_mottryi Wcreate an-artificial environment., • ; , •,. It doesinot mean using any water;it,is utilizing.plants 4hat thrive inicertain�spaces'=•not tryingito create an artificial environment.Many.homeowners choose plants and trees for theirr yard without considering the various.mini=environments in the yard.For.instanc ,:some yards have wetiboggy areas;other areas.may be. quite>shady,and another.corner may:behot and' However,rather than select plants'that embrace.these,, variations homeowners,and:businesses-chose,pl is theywant�in their yard:or offices and-then,manipulate theienvironment,to;fit the plants:Often;the'resi lMare disappointing.Flowers-planted in the:arid comenwill dry out or need excess watering.,Yardiand office maintenance:crews will be running throughout theyard with a bag,of sulphur trying-to dry-up the boggy areas..Abetter option is choosing:plants that will thrive in these environments. i r; �,, i Add to this concept a desire to minimize h cane damage by choosing landscaping that will not take six months to recover and the xeroscaping a starts to look better in the long-term. �•d In closing,.we seek a reasonable,:loag-term'comproniise.on'w'hat both.parties want and need to improve the current;downtown business malaise:A-different approachmeeds.to be addressed here.,Something out of the box versusmhat the current planning:scenarios;offers.,Myneighbor's,friends and:fellow citizens•ofDania Beach deserve more than what was presented,and.we hope to work with Mr.Leeds and his'team to arrive at something that can last and.be relevant 100 years from now.It is your legacy as well as mine. Cordially,. .. .i • _ William Walton 228 S.E.Park Street Dania Beach,,Florida- ... . Urban design: We are still uncertain what Was-meant by.the,consultant's description of urban design.Again,;if the: consultant's- nd those that assisted=the consultant's are seeking a Fort,Lauderdale look and feel,then we: oppose this.in principle:Our charm is in what we do not.allow to,'be built;versus.what;outside influences ,. desire.t,would be uncharacteristic of Dania Beach to start-trying tolook like•another own or city when, there is already an eclectic feel to Dania Beach:-)Why change a.good-thing? . Add the historical.designation:citedin our,City's web home page and you arrive at an urban design-that.can reflect our heritage,using,the Dania Beach Hotel as the focal.point!Take this,as.the design core and mix its with green technology,i.e.,solar and wind,water reclamation.integratedwith energy saving design concepts and an urban-design can emerge which als6,reduces the.overall negative environmental,impacts:,. If we maintain outdated and.inefficient building conceptsvin-the mix we:will not:be.considered a progressive community."Our city;currently�at the mercy of the power.-and water utilities;gives a prime example-.of how not-to proceed into,the 20'Century.'If we take best practices in these areas frornwher progressive cities throughout America;:we can then,build a real foundationffor growth: is Residential Density: ;Is i Water isorieof three:priorities-surrounding the resideritial-deiisityissue.,Notonly water to-the City buts,, ' water treatment and disposal after its use.While efforts to improve the water�delivery system in:Dania Beach'continue,forcing ourscitizens.tobear.the burden,of:developers needs,is.unwelcome-and unneeded.:If. a developer build&a new four story mixed use building,thenthey:should,be required to provide adequate, industrialigauge water'pumps at the,base,of the�buildings These pumps,�as.an example,should have, redundant power,supplies inRorder to.protect<.the residents andtbusinesses thavoccupy the building. Again,,using•the Dania Beach-Motel as:an'example from recent.city;history,:the-residents of this hotel were "forced"to move.out since,the owners were not required to provide this simple°solution. Is this what is planned for future residents and business owners? Because Florida=is one of the fastest:growing:.places in-the nation;:demands on our water supply will continue to grow.Within this region;.every day,each person uses-about J75 gallons ofWaten Over a year;:: that is almost.64,000,gallon each!.Multiply that by thousands of new.residents living in newly built dwellings in Dania Beach and the numbers are staggering. About half ofthat water is used outside,the.home,ofterivastefully,via over-watering lawns and gardens.. If growth is to be managed,then water must be,too. Electricity is the:second and,equal priority.,What long-term service level guarantees do we have from,the only utility.4n.the,County..and state?We;use a grid based power system that was developed,over.one hundred years,ago.;To rely on this out dated modelJs to-place a bet on a•single source that has,over'the past few years,provided.measurable events:Blackouts,Brownouts:and useless-guarantee's. Indeed;it;is important to note that current progressive,building technology,can;prevent the continued practice:of providing sub-standard electrical-power tor our current and future residents within,this zone and throughout our,city.If reasonable density,is to be accepted;,,then a serious process needs to be.in place for projected power requirements prior to any approvals of this overall plan. Consider;this another.way:If.FP&L continues�to operate,at their current level-of service,are not allowed to. build_more,,power plants;and-the population Yof,BrowardrCounty.reaches projected levels;,you should-ask� them where we rank on their list,,of.'City's that deserve more:power thairanotheri' . Traffic;As Mr.Leeds mentioned to the audience,.at the last meeting,the City Commission'is initiating a - traffic study for this zone. We would then offer a few suggestions for discussion:If:we,are going to rebuild Dania Beach Boulevard into something different,then�we-should consider'alternative:.forms of transportation. Some cities only allow�bicycles and;scooters..Others allow trucks.,only during business hours:We canrdemand whatever is best for,all ofus-not just'those who want to build hereAmproving the pedestrian:lifestyle would be a major bonus for the D.B,.Blvd.corridor.-If we are to.inimic the positive qualities of any successful boulevard; then unique qualities.like those found along Las Olas,Rodeo Drive or Duvall Street should drive the design factors.Also,a noise ceiling would be:necessary;fouthis,area.Currently,the City does not have a noise. abatement\mitigation plawin effect.While new,buildings of four storeys would offset;the noise;both.the. citizens living in these buildings and the business tenants would suffer. .,y Urban design: We are still uncertain what:was meant by}the.consultant's-description of urban design.Again;if the consultant's and those•that.assistedthe consultantfs are;seeking a-Fort Lauderdale look,and feel,then we�i.-,,; oppose this:in principle:Our charm'is�ih:what we'do.notaallow;to:be built.versus�what outside influences:;•, . desire.It would be uncha' eristic:of Dania Beach.to start trying.to look like.anothei.towwdr city whe6,., there is already an eclectic eel to Dania Beach:Why<change,a-.good thing?: 4> >! :.:-<<. : :.• s« Add the:historical desi tiorrcited4n our City'sweb home:page and you arrive'atan urban desigrithat'can, reflect our heritage:usiri -the Dania Beach'Hotetas ihe'focal point:?Take this,as the,desigwcore an&mix:it with green;technology, :e:;solar and°.wind,`=water.reclamation,integrated with energy,saving;design concepts and an;urban esign can emerge which-also.reduces the overall negative environmental impacts:; If we maintain,outdat &and:inefficient building.concepts in the,mix+we.will not the considered a.. : _,: •,r. : progressive common' :•'Our.city;currently at.the mercy.ofthe power-and water.utilities,gives,a:prime,, : <; example ofhow nov proceed,into.the 2,1V`•CenturyAfwe take-best practices)inthese areas from:other. progressive cities oughout America;we:can then,build,a.real;foundation�for growth: i Residential Densi Water is-one oft eespn'orities surrounding theresidential density issue.Not only water.to theZity:but; water treatment disposal.after;its use:While:efforts fo improve the water delive y!systemdn-Dania, Beach'-continue,f rang our,citizens°to bear.the°burden ofdevelopers needs is.unwel¢ome.and.unneeded:If, a developer.boil a new>four:sto y�mixed use building;thewthey should be required to provide adequates industrial:gauge. aterpumps at;the base�of the buildings'These pumps;as an example,should have redundant,powe'r supplies in order to,protect the residents.and.businesses that�occupy�,the building.•+.;.:_,,_'.: Again,iusing t6e.Dania Beach,Hotel'as.an example from recent city history;the residents ofithis.,hotel were' "forced",to mo a out since the:ownersverenot required to provide this simple=solution.•I&this what is planned for fu a residents and business owners? Because Florid is'one:of the fastest growing places in,thenation,:demands on our watersupplywill continue to. '.,',Within this region;:every day4 each-person uses about,175:gallons of:waterr.Over a year; that is almost. ,000'galloimeach!Multiply that bythousands'ofnew residents livingin�newly:built•. - . . .' dwellings in D pia Beach and the numbers are staggering., ..,y About,halfoft. twater•is used outside:the home;often'wastefully,,via over-watering lawns+arid gardens: If growth is to be managed,then water must be,too. Electricity is the.,second.and equal priority.What long term service.level guarantees:do•we.-have from the". only utilitydia4hekCouhty and:state?:We.use a grid;based power system that-was_developed,overorie hundred ye ago:_:To relyconthis outdated model is-.to:place a bet ona,single:source!that-has;over the`•°i.,,; past few ye s,provided.measurable eventsa:Blackouts;Brownouts°and useless.guararitee's.`,,� Indeed�it' important to note=that current°progressive buildingtechnologycan,prevent'the-continued`,,,.-- practice o providing sub=standard.electrieal�power to our.currentand•future residenis<within,thisione'and througho t our city.If reasonable,density is to be accepted,:then a seriousprocess needs tobel in place-for. projected)power requirements prior to any approvals'of this overall plan.- r Consider-this.another way: If FP&L continues ito'operate°atitheir current level=of service,'are'naallowed to' build more power plants,and the population:ofBroward County reaches projected levels;you should aski them where we rank on their list of `City's that deserve more power than another:'. Traffic:As Mr.Leeds mentioned to the.audience at the last meeting,,the.City-Commissionais initiating a traffic study for this zone. We would thenoffer a few.suggestionsfor,discussion:•If we are.going.,to rebuild Dania Beach-Boulevard into something different,then.we'should consider alternative forms of transportation:Some cities only- - allow bicycles and scooters.Others�allowarucks_only.duhngbusiness hours.Ve cahAemand whatever,is best:for all ofus-note justthose who want to build here:=Imliroving the pede''strian-lifestyle:would beta�major bonus for the D.B:Blvd.corridor.-If we.are,td,mimic the.positive qualities ofanygsuccessful boulevard; then•unique qualities-likeahose found along Las Olasi Rodeo Drive or Duvall,Street should drive the design' factors:Also,a,noise ceiling would be,necessary for this-area:,,.Currently,'the City does not have'a'noise• -: ? abatement�mitigation:plan in effect.While new buildirigs`.of four storeys.would offset:the noise,.both the'�'. citizens living in these buildings and the business tenantswould suffer: v: -Traffic— I have shared my history with.Mayor Flury:andtDelMar,California is.one place;that Lhave lived that resembles Dania Beach.They both are small communities bordered by an ocean that receive the same amount of tourism influx during the.winter;'the same traffic congestion and limited.space:to grow: . Why not contact their planning department and learn what they,did twenty years ago to address;the same. concerns'as we do today?In fact,why.not.look across,the planetao study and consider what small communities have done to meet and exceed the demands of progress?While we.applaud the efforts of the Consultant's,we would be remiss in not exploring other,worldly solutions. Permitted uses: Public spaces with mixed-use:retail\residentialiconstructioti with proportional limits fixed on what percentage these permitted uses can hold,and again,what resources they can consume,proportionally. Within these public spaces ADA access and amenities should be considered.The idea here.is to.give those displaced by the proposed growth a public place to enjoy art shows,music events,poetry readings,and other social and civic affairs. This compromising issue needs to be discussed more in detail since the developers will most certainly . argue against giving up any of their space. Landscaping: Landscaping a limited environment like the CRAi zone is a wonderful.opportunity to again highlight the best of the best.Why not offer.the State's,first xeroscaping and landscaping_design-bidding process? Xeroscaping is the use of native.plants,in landscaping—'it is.choosing the plantsthat fit,one's yard,not making the yard fit the desired plants:Xeroscaping,contrary to muchl misinformation,is the concept of is utilizing plants that thrive in certain spaces.. not trying,to create an artificial environment: It:does not mean using any water;fit is utilizing plantsAafthrive in certain spaces not trying to create-an artificial environment.;Many homeowners'choose the plants.and,trees for their:yard without considering the various mini-environments in the yard.,For instance;some,yards.have wet boggy areas,other areas may be quite shady and another�comer may:be hot-and arid.However,rather than select,plants that embrace these variations homeowners and businesses-chose plants they want in their yard or.offices and then manipulate the environment,to fit the plants'.Often;the results are disappointing.l~lowers planted in the and corner will dry out or need excess watering.Yard and office.maintenance.crews will be running.throughout the yard with-a.bag of.sulphur trying to dry=up the)boggy areas..A better option,is choosing:plants that will thrive in these environments. Add to this concept a desire to minimize hurricane damage by choosing landscaping that will not take six months to recover and the xeroscaping idea starts to look better in the long-term. In,closing,we seeka•reasonable;long-term compromise on what both-parties want and need to improve the current downtown business malaise.AN different approach needs to be addressed here:Something out of the box versus what the current planning scenarios offers.My neighbor's,;friends and fellow citizens of Dania Beach deserve more.than whatwas.presentedl.and we hope to work with Mr:Leeds and his team to-arrive i at something that.can last and,be.relevant 100 years from=now.It is your legacy as well as miner Cordially, a, - William Walton!.. . 228 S.E.Park Street Dania Beach;Florida -•,. September 5,2006 To:The City'of Dania BeachtCity-Commission;Mr.Iv'airPato,Mr-Larry,Leeds::. I am writing to address:the- oncerns about the proposed CRA,plans on behalf of our,neighborhood; associatiori:and myself; a?citizen and homeowner!ofDania-Beach. During the'IastCRA m ting;Iler Planning Group.Consultants;outline a proposed change in how.both;;,f3,r; DanWBeach Boule`v d and FederaMighway mAy.bel alter`ed,to:accommodate•both future:growth;in they residential population and business�community . These changes which have been requested by various entities do not seem to be in the best long-term interests of the community.Some of our reasons are given below,and our comments and concerns.in:this f letter are focused/only on'the singular•issues which directly.affect.this.proposed-plan: _; -Building.height -Building setbacks -Urban design -Residential/density ; -Permitted uses. -Landscaping +, Buildin height: The=ren erings presented at the-last meeting showed how proposed buildings.ofat leastsix`o ten stories: would' lend"withthe�surrounding community.-Thus,.as one renderin&showed:those,living on the North' East side of Dania=Beach Boulevard,facing westTrom,North East First Avenue would directly face a.very: tall;six to ten sto y,building:versus the current skyline. While the rendering;showed this obvious contrast;. the consultants tried to,in our'opinion reveal something that mas smooth.in nature;blending towards,the:+` p arily one storey;:single-family.dwellings to'the,east,The-reality is thattif a,percentage was;attributedao he�difference between:the�proposed buildings and the current buildings;,a:60=80%change.would occur .- I is-the consultant's responsibility to project:what;certain.paying partieswant;we are col fused about wWcreated these 4deas.forahem-to follow.Personally;J am interested'in'learning.about . w at"steps.were,proposed to come up with these.renderings and hope to learn who initiated them, te are also confused about,how.a city with a histoiy of modest height-level construction•could drastically c ge the!nature:and character of the community.by constructing buildings that are-a minimum of four times the average:heightof the=general downtown area: We do notsee,.this as,a blending,of:the'community.: but instead a serious division and a cause for concern. Building setbacks: You already have a living example of how a minimal setback contributes to the community-Federal Highway from Dania Beach Blv&north.to Old Griffin Road.,If the minimal�setback prevents repairs from occurring,who:benefits-the'developer or the..citizen?:Definitely,riotthe motorist trying to squeeze into'a single lane.:.Consider that when a repair job;occurs on Federal Highway,typically a portion of the two lanes-either northbound or southbound-are temporarily closed., Obviously,the developer is'always trying to obtain the most available square footage.for rental or sale.In=these proposed plans,we see only the developer benefiting from this discussion,not the citizen. Additionally,setbacks provide pedestrians with a reasonable area to move and give those unable to.- 'walk or who have difficulty in walking space to move at their own chosen pace.These proposed buildings without a setback would narrow this opportunity;force those at a distinct disadvantage to endure an Ulisuited- solution. ` Another way to look at this is to consider how you would feel trying to navigate either,roads on wnairow:(-x sidewalk with limited movement in a wheelchair or a walker.Taken from a business prospective,a limited setback also reduces the area for these building owners to commit to any construction work that may be required after,as one example,a hurricane. Again,if the minimal setback prevents repairs from occurring,who benefits-the developer or the citizen?