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DANIA PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 17, 1986
7:30 P.M.
The Chairman of the board called to order the special meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Board, for the Broward County Community Development
Redevelopment Plan, Dania Target Area at 7 :33 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chairman: Sam Calandra
Board Members: Audrey Cassese
Gloria Daly
Irving Spindel
Howard Blackmon
Building Official : Paul Maxwell
The Chairman, at this time turned the meeting over to the
representative of Broward County, Mr. Marshall Shanks , 115 South
Andrews Avenue , Fort Lauderdale.
Mr. Shanks explained to the board that he would first report the
highlights of the program and the impact it would have on the City of
Dania.
Mr. Shanks introduced the plan as the 163 Redevelopment Plan , based on
the Rules set forth in Section 163 of the Florida State Statutes, which
provides for redevelopment activity to be carried on by County and
Municipalities. Mr. Shanks went on to outline the requirements under
the 163 plan as follows :
1 . The creation of a Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Shanks reported that
in 1981 , the Broward County government from the Broward County
Community Redevelopment Agency.
2 . The production of redevelopment plan which would indicate the
location of the area, bounderies , with the housing conditions,
structural conditions and other socio-economic conditions . The plan
must also give corrective or suggestions of what corrective action to
be taken.
At this point Mr. Shanks reported on the Redevelopment Plan that was
prepared for Dania under 163 , stating that if the municipality has a
redevelopment area, such as Dania, where the County has established a
Redevelopment Agency, the law provides for two reviews , (1 ) For the
Local Planning Agency (Planning and Zoning Board ) to review for
comfromance of the comprehensive plan, and (2 ) For review by the City
Commission in the form of a Public Hearing for any kind of public
input .
Mr. Shanks further reported that for development -of the plan the County-
had a Citizen Input Group in the City Dania whereby several meetings
were held for the development of the plan. Mr. Shanks further stated
that as far as the purposed zoning and land use map he met with the
City Staff as well as with the Broward County Planning Council for
conformity.
Mr. Shanks went on to discuss briefly what is known as the State of
Florida' s Enterprise Zone, stating that in 1980 all of the Community
Development Target Areas were certified as Enterprise Zones , thereby
qualifying them for additional employment benefits and other
incentives .
At this time the Chairman opened the floor for discussion from the
board members. Mr. Spindell asked if this plan had been accepted by
other agency in Broward County. Mr. Shanks responded by stating it had
been accepted by the City of Deerfield and Oakland Park . Ms . Daly
asked to hear any comments that Mr. Maxwell might have on the plan.
(At this point Mr. Maxwell left the mic to review the land use plan
map, making it difficult to hear him) .
Mr. Calandra asked Mr. Shanks to discuss the benefits to the City of
Dania economically. Mr. Shanks explained that the plan would have no
negative impact on the City of Dania. He further reported that the
benefits would include such items as: (1 ) Community Development Block
Grant , which the City has participated in for approximately 10 years .
(2 ) The State of Florida Tax Credit Program which is only implementable
in an area that is an Enterprise Zone. Mr. Shanks further gave a brief
explanation of the Florida Tax Credit program.
Further discussion ensued regarding different benefits that the City
would derive from participating in the program. Mr. Blackmon asked Mr.
Shanks to comment on the benefits of a particular item contained on
page 8 , of the manual, (Increase Home Owners Among Low and Modorate
Income Residents) . Mr. Shanks stated that present ownership is about
33% with an amicable goal for increase is set to 40% in the next 5
years . Mr. Shanks explained to the board some of the programs that are
aimed at assisting people with purchasing homes , one such program is
the Community Block Grant Funds .
Mr. Blackmon asked Mr. Shanks to comment on the section contained on
page 10 , Goal 5 , Improve Job Business and Shopping Opportunities. Mr.
Shanks spoke of the Commercial Loan Program