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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-19 Marine Advisory Board Minutes MINUTES OF MEETING DANIA BEACH MARINE ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 - 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Clive Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present Clive Taylor Captain Jay Jackson Rhonda Buckner Chris Arutt Carol Stokrocki Ronald Brozic Craig McAdams Bernard Swindell James Reckert Mike Grady Peggy McKenna Gary Rowe Members Absent Deputy Jason Riddle (unexcused) Tommy Malinconico(unexcused) Albert Owler (excused) Timothy Scanlon (excused) Clayton Bailey (unexcused) Guests Louis Webb Debby Bradford 3. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2009 Louis Webb motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Craig McAdams. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Reports and Discussion Turn your Boat into a Float Kristen Jones, City of Dania Beach Director of Parks and Recreation, and Mark Felicetty, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, advised that the Turn your Boat into a Float Parade will be on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Director Jones noted the Lions Club will sponsor the event in which they are providing food, beer, and the One Ton tug event. Director Jones advised the Lions Club has the required licenses and they will also help raise money for children with disabilities. She also noted that Rick Shaw from Majic 102.5 will be in attendance. Director Jones noted the Turn your Boat into a Float Parade is a land parade and the theme for the parade will be"A Tropical Holiday", and a steel drum band has been hired to go along with the theme. Director Jones noted the flyer is currently in draft form and by the next meeting in September it will be ready for distribution. She said the Winterfest Boat Committee will tweak the flyer and distribute them with the City of Dania Beach logo on it. Director Jones noted that the Marina has 750 ft. of space and we will have to limit the parade to 25 boats. Assistant Director Felicetty noted that the parade will move south to north on the beach, on the Whiskey Creek side. He said that each boat/trailer/vehicle will have about 35 ft. to 50 ft. of space. Assistant Director Felicetty also noted that they can get approximately 14 heading north then loop another 14 heading south. Clive Taylor questioned if it was possible to have two rows. Director Jones noted it would probably be tight due to the 10 to 12 teams participating in the tug of war. She said FAU parking will be for VIP's and there will be free parking and shuttle from Dania Jai-Alfa. Director Jones noted this is the inaugural event, so they are going to start with 25 entries and there will be various categories to choose from. She indicated that the information regarding registration and parade information will be on the city's website. 5. New Business Unified Zoning Code Presentation - The Mellgren Planning Group, Jeff Katims/Corinne Laioie, City of Dania Beach Principle Planner Bob Daniels, City of Dania Beach Director of Community Development, noted he helped prepare the Master CRA Plan for the Mellgren Planning Group, which also helped encourage the marine industry. Director Daniels noted the Unified Zoning Code is a very important project and takes the current city zoning code, plus the Broward County codes that are now applicable in the annexed areas, and puts them all under one umbrella and unifies them and makes the language consistent. He advised this is step one to upgrading land development regulations to address whatever is necessary to help move development forward. Jeff Katims, guest speaker from the Mellgren Planning Group, presented a Power Point overview of the Unified Zoning Code. He noted they began upgrading the city codes approximately fourteen to sixteen months ago. Mr. Katims advised they were tasked with two things: bring all the codes together so there will only be one code governing land use within the city; and find things that are broken and fix them, if possible. He noted they were asked to meet with the neighborhoods throughout the city and find out what their concerns were regarding their lifestyles issues, including dockage and other marine functions. He also noted they were asked to consider the recommendations from the Marine Board before finalizing the code. Mr. Katims noted that the Marine Code is one of six that rose to the top of the list that can be affected by the zoning code. He said that the first draft, located on the city website, is a working draft. He noted the reorganization of the entire code, with the incorporation of code provisions included from the county code, are currently being refined and are undergoing legal review. Mr. Katims said they are working on comments received from the residents of Dania Beach, and the final draft is anticipated in about four to eight weeks. Mr. Katims noted seventy percent of the attendees in the July workshop meeting wanted maximum size requirements established for boats, RVs and trailers. He said the existing code Minutes of Meeting 2 Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board Wednesday,August 19,2009 provisions were in favor of the majority and they were not proposing any changes. Mr. Katims noted the maximum length for boats is 30 ft. and parking of boats and trailers is currently permitted in side yards, and if parking in a backyard is not accessible then it is allowed in the driveway. He noted that both codes currently have a 5 ft. setback from any property line. Mr. Katims advised the code currently allows that a boat or trailer may be parked on the front yard, on a paved surface, and does not address the side rear yard and they do not propose to do that either. He noted that screening would be required along side and rear property lines. Mr. Katims advised there were no changes regarding boat lifts, docks and pilings. He also noted there were serious perception differences between the city and county codes. Mr. Katims advised the county codes were very restrictive with regards to certain pilings, depending on if you were with the 92-2001 Code. He noted the city residents thought that the city codes made more sense, so the attendees did not propose any changes. Linda Sacco stated she was concerned with the property line that extends 50 ft. from the edge. P P Y g She questioned if the property owners were going to be caught up in the loophole. Mr. Katims responded all of the set backs he referred to were from the side property line and from the neighboring property line, in terms of how far out you go into the waterway, which has nothing to do with the property line. He also noted that boatlifts and pilings are allowed to project at least 5 ft. into the waterway at 24 ft., whichever is less. He noted docks with no side setbacks are required and allowed to extend 5 ft. into the waterway, unless the waterway is greater that 50 ft. in width, then you can go 10 percent or 20 ft. Mr. Katims also noted docked boats are allowed to extend 30 percent of the width of the waterway from the property line, and docking along private docks is permitted by permission from the owner unless it is a stressful situation. Someone asked how far from the bulkhead line a boat could extend into the canal, and what could be done in that area. Someone said they would like to see more change to dockage space from 30 percent to 22 percent. Someone also said he feels that 30 percent will work for him and his main point is to have room to maneuver, and for everybody there to keep their boat. The Marine Advisory Board agreed to recommend the 30 percent dockage with limitations. The board also agreed to review the purposed One Code and plan to make recommendations and suggestions by the next meeting. 4.3 Chairman's Reports No discussion. 4.4 Derelict Vessels Report No discussion Minutes of Meeting 3 Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board Wednesday,August 19,2009 MINUTES OF MEETING DANIA BEACH MARINE ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Clive Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present Clive Taylor Captain Jay Jackson Rhonda Buckner Chris Arutt Carol Stokrocki Ronald Brozic Craig McAdams Bernard Swindell James Reckert Mike Grady Peggy McKenna Gary Rowe Members Absent Deputy Jason Riddle (unexcused) Tommy Malinconico(unexcused) Albert Owler(excused) Timothy Scanlon (excused) Clayton Bailey(unexcused) Guests Louis Webb Debby Bradford 3. Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2009 Louis Webb motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Craig McAdams. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Reports and Discussion Turn your Boat into a Float Kristen Jones, City of Dania Beach Director of Parks and Recreation, and Mark Felicetty, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, advised that the Turn your Boat into a Float Parade will be on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Director Jones noted the Lions Club will sponsor the event in which they are providing food, beer, and the One Ton tug event. Director Jones advised the Lions Club has the required licenses and they will also help raise money for children with disabilities. She also noted that Rick Shaw from Majic 102.5 will be in attendance. Director Jones noted the Turn your Boat into a Float Parade is a land parade and the theme for the parade will be"A Tropical Holiday", and a steel drum band has been hired to go along with the theme. Director Jones noted the flyer is currently in draft form and by the next meeting in September it will be ready for distribution. She said the Winterfest Boat Committee will tweak the flyer and distribute them with the City of Dania Beach logo on it. Director Jones noted that the Marina has 750 ft. of space and we will have to limit the parade to 25 boats. Assistant Director Felicetty noted that the parade will move south to north on the beach, on the Whiskey Creek side. He said that each boat/trailer/vehicle will have about 35 ft. to 50 ft. of space. Assistant Director Felicetty also noted that they can get approximately 14 heading north then loop another 14 heading south. Clive Taylor questioned if it was possible to have two rows. Director Jones noted it would probably be tight due to the 10 to 12 teams participating in the tug of war. She said FAU parking will be for VIP's and there will be free parking and shuttle from Dania Jai-Alfa. Director Jones noted this is the inaugural event, so they are going to start with 25 entries and there will be various categories to choose from. She indicated that the information regarding registration and parade information will be on the city's website. 5. New Business Unified Zoning Code Presentation - The Mellgren Planning Group, Jeff Katims/Corinne Lajoie, City of Dania Beach Principle Planner Bob Daniels, City of Dania Beach Director of Community Development, noted he helped prepare the Master CRA Plan for the Mellgren Planning Group, which also helped encourage the marine industry. Director Daniels noted the Unified Zoning Code is a very important project and takes the current city zoning code, plus the Broward County codes that are now applicable in the annexed areas, and puts them all under one umbrella and unifies them and makes the language consistent. He advised this is step one to upgrading land development regulations to address whatever is necessary to help move development forward. Jeff Katims, guest speaker from the Mellgren Planning Group, presented a Power Point overview of the Unified Zoning Code. He noted they began upgrading the city codes approximately fourteen to sixteen months ago. Mr. Katims advised they were tasked with two things: bring all the codes together so there will only be one code governing land use within the city; and find things that are broken and fix them, if possible. He noted they were asked to meet with the neighborhoods throughout the city and find out what their concerns were regarding their lifestyles issues, including dockage and other marine functions. He also noted they were asked to consider the recommendations from the Marine Board before finalizing the code. Mr. Katims noted that the Marine Code is one of six that rose to the top of the list that can be affected by the zoning code. He said that the first draft, located on the city website, is a working draft. He noted the reorganization of the entire code, with the incorporation of code provisions included from the county code, are currently being refined and are undergoing legal review. Mr. Katims said they are working on comments received from the residents of Dania Beach, and the final draft is anticipated in about four to eight weeks. Mr. Katims noted seventy percent of the attendees in the July workshop meeting wanted maximum size requirements established for boats, RVs and trailers. He said the existing code Minutes of Meeting 2 Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board Wednesday,August 19,2009 provisions were in favor of the majority and they were not proposing any changes. Mr. Katims noted the maximum length for boats is 30 ft. and parking of boats and trailers is currently permitted in side yards, and if parking in a backyard is not accessible then it is allowed in the driveway. He noted that both codes currently have a 5 ft. setback from any property line. Mr. Katims advised the code currently allows that a boat or trailer may be parked on the front yard, on a paved surface, and does not address the side rear yard and they do not propose to do that either. He noted that screening would be required along side and rear property lines. Mr. Katims advised there were no changes regarding boat lifts, docks and pilings. He also noted there were serious perception differences between the city and county codes. Mr. Katims advised the county codes were very restrictive with regards to certain pilings, depending on if you were with the 92-2001 Code. He noted the city residents thought that the city codes made more sense, so the attendees did not propose any changes. Linda Sacco stated she was concerned with the property line that extends 50 ft. from the edge. She questioned if the property owners were going to be caught up in the loophole. Mr. Katims responded all of the set backs he referred to were from the side property line and from the neighboring property line, in terms of how far out you go into the waterway, which has nothing to do with the property line. He also noted that boatlifts and pilings are allowed to project at least 5 ft. into the waterway at 24 ft., whichever is less. He noted docks with no side setbacks are required and allowed to extend 5 ft. into the waterway, unless the waterway is greater that 50 ft. in width, then you can go 10 percent or 20 ft. Mr. Katims also noted docked boats are allowed to extend 30 percent of the width of the waterway from the property line, and docking along private docks is permitted by permission from the owner unless it is a stressful situation. Someone asked how far from the bulkhead line a boat could extend into the canal, and what could be done in that area. Someone said they would like to see more change to dockage space from 30 percent to 22 percent. Someone also said he feels that 30 percent will work for him and his main point is to have room to maneuver, and for everybody there to keep their boat. The Marine Advisory Board agreed to recommend the 30 percent dockage with limitations. The board also agreed to review the purposed One Code and plan to make recommendations and suggestions by the next meeting. 4.3 Chairman's Reports No discussion. 4.4 Derelict Vessels Report No discussion Minutes of Meeting 3 Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board Wednesday,August 19,2009 4.5 Manna Update Captain Jay Jackson noted they made the wood decking safer and skid free. He also noted the plywood has at least 4 years of wear. Captain Jackson said the water supply line for the marina and all of the pvc in all of the joints and the hangers are starting to rust from the weight of the water and the 2 inch line, causing low water pressure and leaks. Board Member Comments No comments. 6. Adjournment Q Chairman Clive Taylor adjourned the meeting at p.m. MARINE ADVISORY BOARD � the aylor, Chai z�/7 Re ectfully submi l &-J e� : Antoine Pollard, Records Technician City Clerk's Office City of Dania Beach Approved: Minutes of Meeting 4 Dania Beach Marine Advisory Board Wednesday,August 19,2009