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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop (36) MINUTES OF WORKSHOP DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2009 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Mayor Jones called the Workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Albert Jones Vice-Mayor: Anne Castro Commissioners: Bob Anton John Bertino Patricia Flury City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson 3. Presentation by Frontier Development, Inc.: Proposed 17,000 square foot retail shopping center on the NE corner of Stirling Road and SW 18`h Avenue Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, explained the location of the property. She advised that the applicant would be requesting variances to reduce terminal landscape islands, parking, and monument sign size. Keith Poliakoff, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., on behalf of the applicant, noted this process began a year ago. He advised that the Engineer and Landscape Designer for the project were also present. Attorney Poliakoff indicated that four hotels will be servicing the area, one of which is already there. He further stated that their site was reduced for a dedicated turn lane due to OTO Development's project to build two hotels. After discussions with the hotel operators, they realized that there was no place for hotel guests to walk and get something to eat, so they are negotiating a lease with Chipotle Mexican Restaurant to locate in the shopping center. He gave an overview of the project and noted that they are providing 1.3 times the landscape requirement for replacement of trees. Attorney Poliakoff indicated that they would bring forward an after- the-fact overlay district to combine all the properties in the area, which would include sharing the monument sign. He clarified that they would execute shared parking agreements with the other hotels and that all the variances would not be required because of the zoning overlay district. The general consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the project. Commissioner Bertino noted that if the uses in the area change, the City should have the right to dissipate the shared parking agreement. Attorney Poliakoff advised they are planning to come before the Commission in July for the rezoning request. 4. Presentation by TJ&F Ravenswood, LLC: Proposed 7,000 square foot office building located at 5481 Ravenswood Road Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, explained the location of the project. She pointed out that parking will be located under the building because the property is very narrow. Ms. Lajoie noted the applicant would need to obtain variances for the landscape buffer and a waiver of the loading berth. Alain Dezii, joint owner and architect with Allica Architectural Group, described the building and noted it would be occupied by a small group of lawyers. He indicated that the loading berth waiver would no longer be required as a result of the City's recent approval of the reduction in pervious area. Mr. Dezii pointed out that it was challenging to place the building on such a small property. They are planning to build a green building which would include grass on the roof and a cistern to collect rainwater to be used for irrigation. Vice-Mayor Castro noted the project would be an improvement to the neighborhood. Commissioner Bertino thought it was a great project and hoped it would encourage other developers with small parcels to design parking underneath the buildings. The general consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the project. 5. Presentation by ProLoeis: Proposed 240,000 square foot office/warehouse building located at 2600 Collins Road(SW 36`" Street) Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, explained the location of the project. She advised that the site plan was approved in December, 2007, but is currently being purchased by another company. The applicant is proposing modifications to the paved surface, building fagades, square footage and may request a parking variance. Scott Alexander, ProLogis, noted they are under contract to purchase the site. They are the largest warehouse development company in the country, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. He explained the proposed changes to the project and noted the back-up information shows the variation from what was previously approved in December. Mr. Alexander clarified that they will not need a variance for parking, and that they are also attempting to go green. The general consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the project. Minutes of Workshop 2 Dania Beach City Commission Wednesday,May 7,2008—6:00 p.m. 6. Presentation by John Milledge, Esci.Banyan Bay Marina: Proposed marina with 127 wet boat slips, 600 dry boat stacking spaces, and 5,000 square foot restaurant located at 4491 Ravenswood Road Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, explained the location of the project and asked the attorney for the applicant to explain the details of the project. John Milledge, attorney for the applicant, noted this is an existing working marina which caters to the small boat segment of the market. They are proposing to upgrade the current marina by completely redoing the docks, pilings, marina and pier. He indicated they are proposing 360 dry slips, instead of the 600 spaces originally requested, therefore, the building will no longer be 65 feet in height. There will be a ship store, restaurant, workout facility, and other on-site boaters' services. Attorney Milledge advised the project will be built in a style similar to the Harbor Shops-Publix Shopping Center located on 17`h Street. Jim McCullough, Project Manager, noted there would be a moderately priced restaurant open to the public on the canal. The area will be nicely landscaped and they will try to preserve the existing trees on the site. Mr. McCullough indicated that the neighbors expressed some concern with the additional traffic, so they reconfigured the traffic pattern to direct the traffic away from the neighborhood. He further stated that they are willing to mitigate any impact arising from construction. They will request variances for their signs in order for them to be visible from Interstate 95. Mr. McCullough noted the ship store will have two apartments, and they are considering having a permanent dock master on-site to monitor activities. He indicated that in the event they decide to have polite live entertainment at the restaurant, they would be willing to comply with City requirements. Commissioner Flury noted the project would make the site look very attractive. However, she was concerned that we are issuing too many pole sign variances and thought we might have to implement a sign code. Commissioner Bertino liked the project and thought we need more of these boat facilities in the southeast part of Florida. Commissioner Anton requested the live entertainment to be restricted to daytime or early evening only. Vice-Mayor Castro noted this project would raise the value of surrounding properties. She said Broward County Aviation Department is not currently considering mitigating people's homes affected by the south runway airport expansion. Mr. McCullough noted that the applicant would develop an operational plan to limit the hours of services. He reiterated to the Commission that he is committed to mitigate whatever impact this project may cause. Minutes of Workshop 3 Dania Beach City Commission Wednesday,May 7,2008—6:00 p.m. The general consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the project. Ms. Lajoie discussed the relocation of the trees and commented they would not be worth relocating. Staff will therefore allow the applicant to relocate the trees but it will not be a part of the landscape plan. 7. Presentation by ACP Partners, LLC: Proposed 8,000 square foot office building located at the Airport Commerce Park, 4101 Ravenswood Road Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal City Planner, explained the location of the project, which would be Phase II of the Airport Commerce Park. She noted the applicant wishes to construct a fifth office building on a portion of the parking lot on the west side of the property. Ms. Lajoie clarified this building would not alter the ingress/egress of the property. She pointed out that because the property is adjacent to residential, the applicant would need a perimeter landscape buffer variance in the loading area. Commissioner Anton clarified that there is no residential near the property, therefore the impact would be minimal. Carlos Diaz, architect for the project, noted they will be making some renovations to the existing buildings by modifying the canopies, increasing the landscaping, and adding solar lighting. He indicated they will be adding a new one-story office building compatible with the existing buildings. Mr. Diaz clarified that the current owner recently purchased the property and has every intention to improve it. Commissioner Anton noted he would support the project however he would like to see night- time security in that area. The general consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the project. 8. Adjournment Mayor Jones adjourned the Workshop at 7:33 p.m. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH LOUISE STILSON, CMC ALBERT C. JONEY CITY CLERK MAYOR-COMMISSIONER ID Approved: May 27, 2008 Minutes of Workshop Dania Beach City Commission Wednesday,May 7,2008—6:00 p.m.