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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-03 CRA Board Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 - 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Flury called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia Flury Vice-Chairman: Robert Anton Commissioners: John Bertino—arrived at 5:38 p.m. Anne Castro—arrived at 5:38 p.m. Paul Fetscher City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Tom Ansbro—arrived at 5:33 p.m. City Clerk: Louise Stilson CRA Consultant: William Salim City Manager Pato introduced Colin Donnelly, Assistant City Manager, to the CRA Board. 2. Approval of Minutes of December 6, 2006 Commissioner Fetscher motioned to approve the Minutes of December 6, 2006; seconded by Vice-Chairman Anton. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Presentation and Discussion (Iler Group) of Draft CRA Zoning and Design Regulations Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised that the Draft CRA Land Development Regulations include: lot area and width regulations dealing with the positioning and location of the building on the property; the Use Matrix, including special exception, special condition, permitted, and prohibited uses; the Parking Ordinance, and the Design Regulations. He commented he would give the Board the schedule for moving ahead to the next step, after Mr. Iler's presentation. Henry Iler, Planning Consultant, noted the map on the front of the Code is a good representation of the districts, which are: the Downtown Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District, the East Dania Beach Boulevard District and the South Federal Highway District. He briefly described other items included on the Table of Contents, such as the Introduction, Definitions, Minimum Criteria, Table of Permitted, Prohibited, Special Condition and Special Exception Uses, Landscaping, Parking Standards and the Design Guidelines. Mr. Iler explained that under Definitions, the Paseo is a very important concept that has been included in the Code. Commissioners Bertino and Castro arrived at 5:38 p.m. Mr. Iler further noted that the standards for the Downtown District would be mixed use on the first floor and those above. He also indicated that the Code encourages outdoor seating, public plazas and landscaped open areas. Mr. Iler pointed out that they tried to adopt the same transition scenario throughout the Code. Commissioner Bertino clarified with Mr. Iler that the Upper Level Building Recess concept referred to vertical plane moderation of a building and the minimum required distance of a building vertical wall and elements recessed from the property line, street curb, and lower level building front. Director Leeds explained that there would have to be a Pedestrian Pasco on either side of the building leading from the main road, i.e., Federal Highway, to the back street. Mr. Iler noted that setbacks on Dania Beach Boulevard are wider than Federal Highway, but most of the concepts are similar. The height is 14 stories, and they are required to provide at least three public amenities. Mr. Iler advised that the South Federal Highway District has shorter building heights, 15' setbacks from the curb with an arcade or canopy, and 20' setbacks from the curb with no arcade or canopy. He also explained the requirement for the Upper Level Building Recess. Mr. Iler briefly described the Table of Permitted, Prohibited, Special Condition and Special Exception Uses. Mr. Iler discussed the Special Landscaping Requirements and noted that these are oriented towards the urban uses along Federal Highway, with specific trees. Director Leeds said that five percent pervious area is required for lots in the Downtown TOD; and that ten percent pervious area is required for lots in the East Dania Beach Boulevard and South Federal Highway Districts. Director Leeds further noted that the original CRA Plan mentioned the requirement for Royal Palms along Dania Beach Boulevard. It was the consensus of the Board to keep the Royal Palms on East Dania Beach Boulevard. Director Leeds suggested maintaining low shade trees that are hurricane resistant on Federal Highway. Discussion followed between the Board and Director Leeds regarding the type of trees to be used. It was the consensus of the Board to keep Palm Trees along Federal Highway. Commissioner Bertino suggested cantilevering the buildings along Federal Highway to provide shade. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,January 3, 2007—5:30 p.m. Mr. Iler explained the Design Guidelines which would apply to new construction and additions as well as modifications or renovations to existing building facades. He also commented on the type of materials to be used. Director Leeds clarified for Commissioner Castro that the property owner would be responsible for maintenance of the trees. He also confirmed for the Board that the City Commission had control over the architectural look and that exceptions to the guidelines would require Commission approval. The Board agreed that small shade trees were appropriate for the back streets. Director Leeds made a presentation of the parking regulations. He explained the density limitations would be up to 75 units per gross acre along Federal Highway, north of Stirling Road and East Dania Beach Boulevard, and 50 units per gross acre along Federal Highway, south of Stirling Road. Director Leeds specified that the density would be subject to the availability of LAC and flex units within the CRA. He also noted that there would be no density limitations for conventional hotels, designed for short-term stays, and they would only need to meet the building envelope and parking requirements. Director Leeds advised that the proposed residential parking requirements for condominium, condo-hotels, and rental apartments would be 1.5-2.0 spaces per unit, including 0.25 designated guest spaces for each unit. Commissioner Bertino commented there is never enough parking in South Florida and suggested two parking spaces per unit should be required, plus additional guest parking. Commissioner Fetscher agreed with Commissioner Bertino. He pointed out it is difficult to sell a property when parking is an issue. Commissioner Castro preferred to see more public parking for the City as opposed to designated parking for some of the development projects that we are trying to see move forward. She was more concerned with the residential areas where single family homes have no requirements for additional parking, and they have 4-5 cars. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the parking as presented, to prohibit mechanical (stacking)parking, and leave tandem parking as a permitted use, subject to conditions. Director Leeds explained the permitted, prohibited, special condition and special exception uses in each of the three CRA zoning districts. Director Leeds recommended the Draft CRA Land Development Regulations be approved in concept subject to the items discussed tonight. It would then be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board, and to the Commission in March. He noted that once we establish the district, we would bring it back for the rezoning of all three areas throughout the entire CRA. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,January 3, 2007—5:30 p.m. Vice-Chairman Anton motioned to approve the CRA band Development Regulations in concept, with conditions outlined by staff; seconded by Commissioner Castro. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Bertino No Vice-Chairman Anton Yes Commissioner Castro Yes Chairman Flury Yes Commissioner Fetscher Yes City Attorney Ansbro advised that a Resolution would be created for Zoning in Progress (ZIP) for the CRA district. It would be valid for 6 months, with a 6 month renewal and people who needed to apply for a permit would be subject to it. He indicated it would be presented at the January 23, 2007 Commission meeting. Chairman Flury inquired about the Request for Letters of Interest ("RLI") for the Library. Attorney William Salim advised it has not yet been finalized, but was sent for review by City staff. He noted he will finalize dates with the City Clerk for distribution. It was the consensus of the Board to place the ad for the RLI in the Sun Sentinel and The Herald, regardless of the cost. Chairman Flury asked City Manager Pato for an update on the 109 Park site. City Manager Pato advised he met with the property owner and the difference between the asking price and the appraisal report is fairly wide. He further noted they are standing firm at their price of$3.6M and he does not see a way of closing the gap. He asked for direction from the Board. It was the consensus of the Board to close the negotiations for the 109 Park site. Commissioner Castro asked all members of the Board if meetings could start at 6:00 p.m. to accommodate everybody. It was the consensus of the CRA Board to start all future meetings at 6:00 p.m. 4. Adjournment Chairman Flury adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA FL RY CITY CLERK CHAIRMAN—CRA Approved: February 7, 2007 Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, January 3,2007—5:30 p.m. .