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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010 — 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chairman Castro called to meeting/workshop to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Chairman: Anne Castro
Vice-Chairman: C.K. "Mac" McElyea
Board Members: Bob Anton
Walter Duke
CRA Executive Director: Jeremy Earle
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
CRA Secretary: Miriam Nasser
2. Approval of Minutes
Board Member Anton motioned to approve the minutes of November 4, 2009; seconded by
Vice-Chairman McElyea. The motion carried unanimously.
3. CRA Updates
Jeremy Earle, CRA Executive Director, referred to the end of year report that was included in the
agenda packet. He thanked the CRA Board for their support during the past 18 months. Director
Earle remarked 2010 is going to be another challenging year and added he looks forward to
working together to accomplish all of our goals. He noted that we had a very good turnout last
Saturday, for the groundbreaking of the Library and Parking Garage. Director Earle expressed
his appreciation to the CRA Board, City staff and the residents who attended the ceremony. He
asked Hank Thomas, Downtown Dania Beach LLC, developer for the Parking Garage, to update
the Board on his projects.
Hank Thomas, on behalf of his companies Greenhill Development and Downtown Dania Beach
LLC, thanked the CRA Board and staff for this opportunity. He noted that they have done a lot
of similar projects, as well as various types of hotels. Mr. Thomas remarked that he is very
proud of the team working with him on the hotel project. He advised the site plan request for the
hotel should be presented to the City some time in February. Mr. Thomas provided an overview
of the project and his partners. He indicated they love the project and they hope it will move
faster than originally anticipated.
Board Member Duke noted he knows the developers and they are first class housing operators.
Director Earle noted that next week he will be meeting with our federal lobbyist to discuss our
City and CRA projects.
Chairman Castro noted she wants to make sure that the City and CRA are both on the same page.
Director Earle advised that on Friday January 15, we will be accepting the Requests for Letters
of Interest for marketing, promotion, advertising and public relations. Once the proposals are
evaluated and a company selected, we will immediately start preparing some marketing
materials.
Director Earle noted that he is already receiving resumes for the two advertised positions in the
CRA. He explained that one is a permanent position for the CRA Coordinator and the other one
is a temporary project construction manager who will work closely with Hank Thomas on the
Parking Garage project.
4. CRA Encumbrances
Jeremy Earle, CRA Executive Director, noted that tonight he is requesting to encumber funds for
Weiss Serota who is working with us on several issues. He asked for a flat $40,000
encumbrance and noted that anything above this sum will come back to the CRA Board for
approval. Director Earle clarified these funds are already in the CRA budget, however we are
shifting money from one vendor to another.
Chairman Castro explained this came about as a result of the discussion at the January 12
Commission meeting regarding the reaffirmation of the City's Purchasing policy that is in place.
She noted that in the future we will see more activity coming from the CRA and City
departments trying to abide by the current policy.
Board Member Duke motioned to approve the amount of $40,000 to cover legal fees for
Weiss Serota; seconded by Board Member Anton. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Presentation/Workshop—Landscape Beautification Initiatives along US-1 (Federal Highway)
Jeremy Earle, CRA Executive Director, introduced Rick Durr, IBI Group.
Rick Durr, IBI Group, made a PowerPoint presentation which is attached to and incorporated
into these minutes. He advised that the main objective of this project is to make the US1
Corridor as visually appealing as possible. For that purpose, they would use landscaping and
hardscaping, as well as signs/gateways. Mr. Dun indicated that they would have to negotiate
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on a lot of different issues.
Minutes of Regular Meeting/Workshop 2
City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Thursday,January 14,2010—6:00 p.m.
Board Member Duke noted the project will enhance our downtown area as well as the perception
of our City from people visiting us. He remarked that we need to stay communicated to
accomplish our goals. Board Member Duke asked for the budget for this plan.
Mr. Durr noted that it would be approximately $400,000.
Board Member Anton said that the ideas are excellent. He further noted that in order to
cut/change any of the trees we would need the property owner's approval; we also need to know
who will take care of the maintenance of the corridor. Board Member Anton pointed out that
Alexander Palms are too skinny to plant along US1. He remarked that the plan would require
creating a partnership with the businesses to have their cooperation to maintain the landscaping.
Furthermore, the Public Services Department would also need to get involved in this project.
Board Member Anton indicated that he is not too impressed with coconut palms; they are dirty
trees and coconuts are dangerous during a hurricane. Lastly, he stated that Director Earle needs
to work with Code Compliance regarding some empty lots in the area which would require some
enforcement in support of our efforts to beautify our City.
Chairman Castro spoke about a memorandum distributed by Steve Casper which is attached to
and incorporated into these minutes. She agreed with Mr. Casper's suggestion to create some
guidelines for vacant lots in some of our major corridors. In the meantime, Chairman Castro
wants staff to immediately contact the owners of the two specific properties mentioned in Mr.
Casper's memo: 34-48 N. Federal Highway and the "Pirates Inn" to see what we can do. She
said that she wants the Code Compliance Unit to take care of the vacant lots while we are trying
to enhance the area.
Board Member Anton would like the CRA, Code Compliance, the Community Development
Director, as well as the City Attorney to address the issue of vacant lots and bring forward the
necessary ordinances to be adopted by the Commission.
Board Member Duke explained the details of the two different actions currently taking place on
the "Pirates Inn" property. He indicated that once the new owners have control of the property,
they are going to work together with the City to have it cleaned up. Board Member Duke further
noted that they boarded up the property at the request of the Fire Department. He will provide
the owners' information to Director Earle for him to contact them with a view to having the
boards painted.
6. Adiournment
Chairman Castro adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
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City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Thursday,January 14,2010—6:00 p.m.
ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC ANNE CASTRO
CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA
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JANUARY 15, 2010
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
RECENTLY I READ AN ARTICLE IN THE FEBRUARY 2010 EDITION OF DWELL
MAGAZINE THAT ADDRESSED THE SUBJECT OF EMPTY URBAN LOTS. A
COPY OF THAT ARTICLE IS ATTACHED HERETO.
IN PARTICULAR I WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS THE VACANT PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 34 - 48 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY (SEE ATTACHED PHOTO).
THIS PARCEL, LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF OUR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
COMMUNITY, IS AN EYESORE TO THE SURROUNDING BUSINESSES.
MY SUGGESTION IS FOR THE CITY TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET
OF WHITE FENCING AND FENCE OFF THE SIDE FACING THE HIGHWAY. AT
THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY, I SUGGEST AT LEAST A METAL FENCE TO
COMPLETELY ENCLOSE THE AREA. CERTAINLY THE CITY HAS THE PEOPLE TO
DO THE ERECTING OF A MODEST FENCE.
IN MARCH OF 2008 I CONTACTED THE CITY WITH MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE
VISUAL IMPACT THIS PARCEL HAS ON OUR CITY'S IMAGE. IN OCTOBER THE
OWNERS FINALLY CUT THE GRASS, WEEDS, ETC. I AM TOLD OUR CITY HAS
NO LAWS GOVERNING VACANT PROPERTY ENCLOSURES. IT IS TIME TO
ENACT SOME RESTRICTIONS.
ANOTHER ISSUE I WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS IS THE VACANT BUILDING
KNOWN AS THE PIRATES INN. SINCE IT HAS BEEN BOARDED UP FOR AT
LEAST A YEAR, I WILL PROVIDE ONE OF MY MAINTAINANCE PEOPLE TO
PAINT THE PLYWOOD SHEETS COVERING THE WINDOWS AND DOORS ON
THE FIRST FLOOR IF THE CITY WILL SUPPLY THE PAINT.
OUR CITY IS MOVING AHEAD WITH POSITIVE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR CITY
CENTER, AND WE NEED TO MOVE AHEAD WITH THE REST OF THE CITY
CLEAN UP AND BEAUTIFICATION.
LET'S W TOGETHER TO MAKE DANIA A DESTINATION.
' YOU RE PERCEIVED YOU WILL BE RECEIVED."
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IN THE MODERN WORLD
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xePr,pm=inv-se eking Bevel- Stephen Burks
Empty Lots oprst eoukl invite landscape
architects and artists to create
Remember when planners interim landscapes for threeI For years there's been a divide between manufactured first-
and developers cooed to us or six months.Each team would world luxury items and handmade third-world crafts,but industrial
that urban America was going receive a modest budget along designer Stephen Burks believes that the future of design lies
nowhere but up?How our with marching orders to come within that diminishing void.Since founding his New York studio
skylines soon would shimmer up with something that,at the Readymade projects,in 1997,he has developed ongoing projects
with glassy abodes for the very least,looks sharp from the with Aid to Artisans and the Nature Conservancy imbuing commer-
high-rise hipoisie? nearby towers that rose before cial commissions for clients like Moroso and Cappellini with w Those visions today seem real estate collapsed.There's the cultural identities of the developing world.
as remote as president chnton's even an easy source of funding:
budget surpluses,and the dis Local government could let land- I Ideal working ener:. vn, ,f McMaster-Carr,but when they
tricts that were to change the owners credit the e err'g expense against Relaxed,diverse,and energetic. went online they lost all of their.
most are scarred by the scraped the development fees that are I A lot like Readymade Projects, random beauty.I'd read the
voidofbig-eftyboomsgone due when construction begins. I but with a few more hands do- Bible if it had great illustrations
bust:vacant lots. Missing from this list are two ing more work for more money. like that.
it's not a pretty sight;land in obvious scenarios,parks and Playing, Worst-ever idea:Facebook
limbo tends to be paved overfor community gardens.Both ideas and dreaming of designing. is both the best idea and the
parking or left to collect thistle are great,but many developers Probably cliched these worst Who wants to keep tabs
and trash.And while developers will understandably balk at the days,but he should really be on their friends via their com-
insist that better times are com- notion of neighbors first plant-
everyone's hero:Here's to Presi- pater?!Turns out we all do.
ing soon,bet on most lots stay- ing vegetables or holding picnics, dent Barack Obama! A film:Bernardo Bertolucci's
ing vacant another three to five then staging protests a few years .:mrpli:nen An Last Tanga in Paris.The use of
years—at least. later at losing"their"open space. interviewer in Cologne actu- color and light was a real awak
Here's my suggestion to every The aim with private land is to 1 ally picked up a magazine ening for me;twilight never
city stuck with a pockmarked come up with interim uses that with Obama on the cover and looked so good.
terrain:Get creative about filling benefit the environment and 1 mistook him for me.His only e,iharn: Fels Kutis 1975
in the blanks. engage passersby,even if they recourse was to blurt out, album Expensive Shit.Nigerian
Your move could be as simple sit behind an elegant fence. "You're like the Barack Obama authorities tried to plant dope
as hydroseeding a lot with native But why focus at all on some- of design!"I didn't mind. on the musician,which he ate
wildflowers;even when colorful thing that,in all likelihood, Lucky brr:,:.-Still waiting for (and passed),then created the
blossoms turn to brown seed- won't last?Because barren lots the big one,but the year that eponymous record.
pods,the presence of birds and send a message that anybody Missoni retained my studio to '
butterflies would make the who wants to live in an emerg- 1 design their exhibition,limited- The front row.
site came alive.or plant a grove ing district is a sucker and that edition vases,and fragrance !v I had:A million dollars:.
of fast-growing poplars,and you're better off moving to the was a good one. -:urg forward to:
voila—a shapely faux forest that burbs.In the long ran,that mes- Dream commission: Every day with my son,Anwar.
burnishes your metro's green sage will cost developers and city I've been preparing a docu- ii eat Advice:Life is long. _
credentials by pulling carbon coffers far more than the money mentary of my work in the Live each day as if it's your last.
from the air. saved by doing nothing at all. developing world since 2005. Live long and prosper...or
Ata slightly more ambitious -aohaHs I If it becomes a reality,it would something like that. )I
be both my lucky break and
dream commission,supersized!
❑ U,. leka n o;nent Every
morning after a good dream
and every afternoon after a
good idea.If I have one a day,
a I'm a happy camper. y,
_ 'Green"
jis so overexposed these days—
everything is organic,sustain-
'" able,and eco-conscious—that
it has lost nearly all its meaning.
J 6 People are actually thinking
of it as just a color again.
i A h,,ok: I used to get hours
of entertainment from the
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