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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4560 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. Kurt Ely, Chairman of the I.T. Parker Advisory Board, advised they had an emergency meeting today at 5:00 p.m. and five members attended. He further noted they passed an emergency motion to consider the request of the Church of the Resurrection Pastoral Council for the use of the I.T. Parker Community Center on Sunday, February 11, 2007, to hold a farewell dinner for Father Anthony Tomasulo. Mr. Ely indicated that one of the recommendations of the Board was to reduce the fee of$606 to $300, but on a 3-2 vote, they motioned to waive the entire fee for the use of the facility. City Attorney Ansbro suggested approving this request retroactively at the next Commission Meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. Chairman Flury was concerned with waiving the entire fee since we receive this type of request from other religious institutions, and she would not like to set a precedent. Mr. Ely clarified for the Commission that this would be a community affair, not a Church function, and that the City will not be responsible for cleanup. It was the consensus of the Commission to charge $100 for the use of the I.T. Parker Community Center and waive the damage deposit fee. 1. Call to Order Chairman Flury called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Present: Chairman: Patricia Flury Vice-Chairman: Robert Anton Commissioners: John Bertino Anne Castro Paul Fetscher City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Tom Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson CRA Consultant: William Salim 2. Approval of Minutes of January 3, 2007 Commissioner Castro motioned to approve the Minutes of January 3, 2007; seconded by Commissioner Bertino. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Library Broward Sheriff's Office, and Parking Garage Master Plan Letters of Interest — Mayor Flury City Manager Pato reported that the City's request for funding ($100,000) from Broward County for the Library Master Plan will be included on the February 13, 2007, County Commission Agenda. City Manager Pato indicated that Commissioner Rodstrom would receive the support he needs when presenting this item. He also hoped to be successful in getting the Library project placed on the County's 5-Year CIP plan. Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised we received 13 responses to the Letters of Interest (LOI) today. The Review Committee will include City Manager Pato, Finance Director Varney, and Director Leeds. He indicated they would bring a recommendation of the 3 top-ranked firms to the Board within the next two months. Vice-Chairman Anton asked City Manager Pato if we had assurances from the County that we would not be one of the libraries cut due to budget shortfalls. City Manager Pato advised this would be a replacement of the current Library and commented everything is working in our favor. Commissioner Castro and Commissioner Bertino shared Vice-Chairman Anton's concern with the County's commitment for the Library project. Attorney Salim clarified that under the Interlocal Agreement with the County, their obligation to contribute is less than $100,000 or half of the cost of the Master Plan. City Manager Palo suggested inviting someone from the County Library staff to be on the LOI selection committee. Attorney Salim advised that the Interlocal Agreement was solely for the Master Plan, so if any changes or additions needed to be made, we would have to amend the Agreement to address the Design/Build concept. He expects the County to contribute to the cost of the building, and ultimately execute a long-term lease for the use of that property. Chairman Flury clarified that even though this project might include the relocation of BSO or other City departments, staff should focus on the Library Master Plan because that is the intent of the agreement with the County. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, February 7,2007—6:00 p.m. 4. Draft CRA Zoning and Design Regulations—Mayor Flury Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, passed out a presentation to the Board summarizing the changes to the CRA Land Development Regulations. He indicated that the CRA Zoning Regulations will now be identified as three separate districts: the Transit Oriented Development District (TOD), the Transit Oriented Corridor-1 (TOC-1) and the Transit Oriented Corridor-2 (TOC-2). Director Leeds provided an overview of the location of the districts and uses within the CRA. He advised that the minimum development requirements will be as follows: 1) Minimum lot area of 0.5 acres 2) Minimum lot width of 100 feet 3) Provision of pedestrian paseos 4) Provision of roadway pedestrian corridors Director Leeds further commented that if a site does not meet the above minimum criteria, they will be subject to the current zoning regulations for this area. He noted which properties required ground floor active uses (retail, office, service, restaurants), described the Public Amenity Menu, and the recent changes made to the Zoning Regulations. Director Leeds clarified that the Zoning changes do not need to be approved by the CRA and that the timeframe to present it to the Commission would be approximately March—May. He will attempt to place the draft plan on the website, but it may not be possible because of the size of the document. He indicated they are hoping to go before the Planning and Zoning Board in March. Director Leeds will provide copies of the draft to the Commission within one week. Director Leeds clarified for Commissioner Bertino that public outdoor art would need to be reviewed and approved by the City Commission. Item #5 was Beard after Item #6 5. Update on Projects within the Community Redevelopment Area—Mayor Flury City Manager Pato advised that the Dania Beach Hotel developer has been notified that the City will seize the funds on deposit, if the building is not demolished by February 28, 2007. City Attorney Ansbro explained the applicant's attorneys claim they have complied with the agreement and that we cannot keep the money. He further noted that the applicant needs to show that he is serious about the project and submit plans that can be evaluated by the Community Development Director. Chairman Flury commented the owner should not be required to build under the new zoning regulations because we have been dealing with this subject for over two years. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, February 7,2007—6:00 p.m. Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, indicated that the owner of the Dania Beach Hotel has not yet submitted a plan. He added that he currently wants to build something that is not what the Commission originally approved, nor allowed under the new Code. City Manager Pato pointed out that the owner is reluctant to demolish the building unless his new project receives approval. He noted he mentioned to the applicant that he would ask the Commission to support him in using the $100,000 to demolish the building. Commissioner Bertino thought the building was an unsafe structure and unhealthy for the adjacent neighbors. He further indicated the building should be demolished and reaffirmed his statement that he would not vote for the owner's proposed changes to the original plan. City Attorney Ansbro asked if the Commission wanted a Workshop to discuss the matter or perhaps use eminent domain, since the property is not residential. He further clarified for the Board that the Building Official has examined the Dania Beach Hotel and indicated that as long as the building is secured under the Florida Building Code, it is not considered an unsafe structure. Director Leeds pointed out that there is a pending Code Compliance case that will be heard by the Special Magistrate at a forthcoming meeting. It was the consensus of the Board to ask the applicant to come before the Commission and hear that they will not approve what he wants to do with the property. City Manager Pato agreed to deliver the message to the owner. City Attorney Ansbro suggested giving the developer a recording of tonight's meeting. Director Leeds advised we could accept an application for the height variance and the allocation of units without a plan, then, bring it before the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Commission in order to allow the developer to speak to the Commission about his project. Vice-Chairman Anton thought the City needed to take the necessary action to make the developer move forward with this project and come up with a reasonable plan. Chairman Flury commented we need to do a full Code assessment of the property and address any health issues that exist. She suggested the Building Official visit the site to determine whether or not it is an unsafe structure. City Attorney Ansbro advised that the Pirates Inn has a court hearing on March 8ch regarding the parking variance and the road vacation. He understands they have a plan to sell the approvals received from the Commission and find another developer to go ahead with the project. Director Leeds indicated the applicant is planning to come to the Commission to ask for an extension of the previously granted approvals. Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, February 7,2007—6:00 p.m. Item #6 was heard before Item #S 6. Discussion of FEC Corridor Development—Vice-Mayor Anton Vice-Chairman Anton noted there are two businesses located in this area whose uses are not consistent with the TOD, and that he found other businesses that are not consistent with the desired mixed uses along the FEC Corridor. He would like to hear comments from other members of the Board. Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, thought these businesses would eventually go away. He added that FEC is looking for a mixed-use commercial multi-family along the rails. Commissioner Castro commented the townhomes at Wilton Manors Station are almost on the railroad tracks, and residents probably feel the vibration of the train. She would like businesses with uses such as the ones being discussed, to shift to the Ravenswood Corridor and maintain the original plan to keep the pedestrian-friendly mixed-use/residential downtown. Director Leeds clarified for Commissioner Castro that any current business with a valid Occupational License would be grandfathered in. Chairman Flury was not concerned about having a development next to the railway tracks. Commissioner Bertino does not want to expand any business that is not compatible with the proper zoning, and suggested extending the TOD district further west by at least one block. Director Leeds indicated there are no flex or LAC units in that area, and in order to do the right thing on the west side, the zoning would have to be changed. He commented he does not want to delay the process at this time, and suggested dealing with this matter at a future date. 7. CRA Brochure—City Manager City Manager Pato advised he is ready to move forward with the CRA Brochure if it meets the approval of the Board. He added that a map will be included in the back of the brochure, as well as updated graphics of the Pier Restaurant. City Manager Pato indicated a page listing the Mayor and Commissioners would be included in the brochure after our Municipal Election in March. Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, February 7,2007—6:00 p.m. 8. Adjournment Chairman Flury adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT' AGENCY LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA FLURY CITY CLERK CHAIRMAN— CRA Approved: March 7, 2007 Minutes of Regular Meeting 6 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, February 7,2007—6:00 p.m.