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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-21 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes SUMMARY MINUTES CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD SITTING AS THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY Wednesday, August 21, 2002 7:00 P.M. Roll Call: Lottye Crooms - Present John Etling - Present Paul Fetscher - Present Mike Nolan -Absent Motion made by Lottye Crooms to excuse Mike Nolan, Seconded by Paul Fetcher. Motion passed unanimously. At this time Chairman Etling asked the City Attorney to advise everyone in attendance the possible voting circumstances which may arise with only 3 members in attendance on the board. City Attorney Ansbro explained that this board is a recommending body and that their recommendations are valued by the City Commission. He further stated that an item will need all 3 votes favorable to an application to have a favorable recommendation to the . City Commission. If all 3 votes are not obtained, then the item will proceed to the City Commission with an unfavorable recommendation. Attorney Ansbro, stated that the circumstances with the 2-1 vote procedure is the same for the items on the Planning and Advisory Board, and that any petitioner who feels that an unfavorable recommendation will hurt them before the City Commission, is free to request a continuance. Chairman Etling explained that any petitioners uncomfortable with this situation must make the request for a continuance prior to the Board making a decision and voting on the item. Mr. Leeds stated that the City Commission is scheduled to consider the CRA plan on Sntember 10th for first reading, September 24th for second reading and that on September 25 the plan will be transmitted to Broward County. If the City and County approve the CRA Plan prior to December 31, 2002, any increase in property values occurring during 2003 may be used to fund improvements within CRA boundaries. If the City CRA Plan is not approved by the City and County prior to December 31, any increase in', value during 2003 will not be available to fund improvements within CRA Boundaries. Mr. Leeds referred to the display boards which indicated the boundaries for thje Community Redevelopment Area. He described this area generally including all Of downtown, commercial frontage along portions of Dania Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway, and residential communities in northwest and northeast portions of the City. Mr. Leeds explained that notice was provided to property owners within the CRA (inclu ing property owners adjacent to the CRA in northeast Dania Beach) of the following meetings: Local Planning a nmg Agency 1 August 21, 2002 AGENDA e r • • - RA workshops, The July 18 and July 20 C p , -The August 6 City Commission meeting, and -Tonight's (August 21) Local Planning Agency meeting. Mr. Leeds introduced the CRA Consulting Team which has been hired by the City Commission to develop and present the plan tonight: Iler Planning Group, Edward D. Stone and Associates, Keith and Associates, and Miami Economic Associates. Mr. C. Douglas Coolman, Principal, Ed Stone and Associates, gave a brief summation of the proposed CRA Plan. Mr. Coolman described the progress that has been made to date and some of the elements that were researched in the development of the summary plan. At this time Mr. Coolman introduced Andrew Dolkart with Miami Economic Associates. Mr. Dolkart summarized demographics (housing units, medium income, etc.) within and surrounding CRA boundaries. Mr. Coolman again addressed the board describing some recommendations for the proposed redevelopment of Federal Highway, Dania Beach Boulevard, and possibly Old Griffin Road which would tie into a "pedestrian circulation system". At this time Mr. Coolman introduced Mr. Douglas Smith with Keith and Associates. Mr. Smith gave a detailed description of the proposed redevelopment districts as well as current and proposed land uses, building heights and park and greenway plans. Upon conclusion of . his presentation, Mr. Smith introduced Mr. Wilson Sanchez with Keith and Associates. Mr. Sanchez addressed the board to discuss some of the Utility issues in the CRA district. Mr. Sanchez described some major issues with the district such as parking, water and sewer utility improvements, drainage issues. Mr. Sanchez stated that there will be a facilities plan provided to address these issues in the future. Mr. Craig Bencz, Iler Planning Group identified the following capital improvements: streetlight and landscape improvements within the northwest residential community, commercial facade improvements along U.S. 1 and Dania Beach Boulevard, and public safety programs within the entire CRA area. Mr. Bencz also recommended zoning changes to allow greater building height in certain areas, adopting a Local Activity Center ("LAC") land use designation to allow for mixed-use development in certain areas, and establishment of Urban Design Guidelines. At this time Chairman John Etling opened the public hearing. Andree "Addy" Chunn 1002 NW 2"d Street, addressed the board with concerns about the proposed improvements for the northwest section and increased residential taxes. Mr. Douglas Coolman identified proposed improvements in this neighborhood (lighting and landscaping) and explained how the Broward County Property Appraiser assesses property values for homestead properties. • Local Planning Agency 2 August 21, 2002 AGENDA Mr. Ted Itzoe, owner of Tark's Restaurant at 1317 South Federal Highway, addressed the . board with questioning how much money is expected to be raised in the first year of the CRA. Ms. Patty Hart, a resident of Northeast Dania Beach and "Main Street" Director, spoke in support of the CRA proposal. Ms. Hart expressed concern regarding the vacant property located to the north of the Dania Jai Alai. Ms. Hart stated that the neighborhood would like to see the property remain residential housing and not a 2 to 3 story development. Marie York, representative for Aragon Group (Dania Jai Alai), spoke positively toward the CRA proposal as well as the concerns of the Northeast neighborhood. She indicated that the Aragon Group has no plans for the vacant property north of the Dania Jai Alai and requested it be included in the Local Activity Center designation. She further stated that any rezoning of that area would be subject to public hearings, so that the neighborhood would have proper input. At this time Chairman Etling, seeing and hearing no one further, closed the public hearing, bringing the item back to the board for discussion. Paul Fetscher remarked on the proposed waterfront uses along the Dania Cut-off Canal and that the U.S. 1 Bridge would need to be raised to accommodate the increased traffic. Chairman Etling commented on the proposed U.S. 1 relocation, and the proposed Sheridan Street widening. Doug Coolman responded to Chairman Etling's concerns regarding past . proposals for U.S. 1 renovations. Motion made by Paul Fetscher to recommend approval of the CRA Preliminary Redevelopment Plan with the following recommendations: 1) Consultants to identify improvements for the Northwest Residential Community at the City Commission Meeting. 2) Consultant to consider and evaluate neighborhood compatibility issues regarding development of the vacant land north of Jai Alai as a 2 to 3 story residential development at 10 units/gross acre. 3) Consultant to consider and evaluate request by Aragon Group to include vacant land north of Jai Alai within the proposed Local Activity Center ("LAC") future I nd use plan designation; with the understanding that there would be no change in zo ing without a specific proposal being brought forth to the City Planning and Zoning A visory Board and the City Commission. 4) CRA Consultant to consider and evaluate the cost and feasibility of widening the Dania Cut off Canal underneath the U.S. 1/Federal Highway Bridge. • Local Planning Agency 3 August 21, 2002 AGENDA I Seconded by Lottye Crooms. Motion passed on the following roll call: Lottye Crooms—Yes John Etling —Yes Paul Fetscher—Yes Adjourn ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AND CITY COMMISSION 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 INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT CHARLENE JOHNSON.100 W.DANIA BEACH BLVD,DANIA BEACH,FL 33004,(954)924-W22,AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING. Local Planning Agency 4 August 21, 2002 AGENDA