HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-08 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 — 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Salvino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Vice-Mayor: Albert C. Jones
Commissioners: Chickie Brandimarte
Paul Fetscher
Bobbie H. Grace
City Manager: Robert Baldwin
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Salvino called for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States Flag.
3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
3.1 Approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board
recommendation for a $3,600.00 rental fee waiver reduction for the use of the I. T.
Parker Community Center, by the Southern Handcraft Society, on September 28,
2016 - October 1, 2016
Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the I.T. Parker Community Center fee waiver
reduction for the Southern Handcraft Society; seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones.
Vice-Mayor Jones commented that it is not practical that we are doing this kind of discounting
for Southern Handcraft Society. He asked if this was a Dania Beach organization.
Mark Felicetty, Director of Parks & Recreation, responded a member of the board is a resident.
Vice-Chairman Jones said the costibenefit to the City needs to be addressed next year.
Mayor Salvino questioned why we are giving a discount to an organization we know little about.
Commissioner Brandimarte further questioned the operation of the event, and felt this needs to
be brought back.
Commissioner Grace withdrew her motion.
Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to deny the I.T. Parker Community Center fee waiver
reduction for the Southern Handcraft Society; seconded by Commissioner Grace. The
motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
3.2 Special Event request from the Community Redevelopment Agency for the "Dania
Beach 2016 Arts and Seafood Celebration", to be held on April 2-3, 2016, at Frost
Park from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. The applicant is requesting BSO Police and Fire
Services, and road closures for Fronton Boulevard from N.E. 2nd Street to N.E. 1 st
Street.
Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for the Dania Beach
2016 Arts and Seafood Celebration, including BSO Police and Fire services and road
closures; seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
3.3 Special Event request from Staged Right Events to have a "Dania Pointe Roller
Coaster Demolition Event" on March 16, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The
applicant is requesting a Special Event fee waiver of$150.00.
Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for the Dania Pointe
Roller Coaster Demolition Event, including the Special Event fee waiver of $150.00;
seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino No
Commissioner Grace Yes
3.4 Special Event request from the Marine Industries Association of South Florida for the
"20th Annual Plywood Regatta", to be held on April 9-10, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. -
6:00 p.m. on the North end of the Marina. The applicant is requesting a special event
fee waiver of$150.00.
Commissioner Grace motioned to approve the Special Event request for the 20t6 Annual
Plywood Regatta, including the Special Event fee waiver of $150.00; seconded by Vice-
Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
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Commissioner Grace Yes
3.5 State of the City Video - Mayor Marco Salvino, Sr.
The State of the City video was presented at this time.
3.6 Downtown Street Assessment Plan- Fred Bloetscher, PUMPS
Fred Bloetscher, PUMPS, reviewed the information that was included in the agenda packet. He
noted some of the problem areas will be addressed through the Oasis program.
Commissioner Grace said she is not happy that we use CDBG funds for these projects.
4. Proclamations
4.1 Women's History Month—Commissioner Bobbie H. Grace
Commissioner Grace read the Women's History Month proclamation.
Vice-Mayor Jones recognized Jackie Beauzil, Human Resources/Risk Manager, as his Employee
of the Quarter.
5. Citizen Comments
Linda Wilson, President, Friends of the Library, thanked the Commission for awarding them a
grant this year, and reviewed services provided by the Library.
Laurence Younghans, 3055 Lakeshore Drive, spoke of the proposed development of the St.
Maurice Church property. Residents do not oppose the development, but they are concerned
with the parking and traffic. He also commented on the zoning change proposed in Ordinance
#2016-007.
Shirley Jones, 130 SW 5d' Court, thanked Ronnie Navarro, Deputy Public Services Director, for
installing a speed limit sign on SW 5d` Court. She noted they still need street lights and a margin
in the road, and their sidewalks and medians also need repair. They would like assistance with
sod and tree plantings, and have drug areas that need to be addressed.
Betty Sokol, 609 NW 10`h Street, welcomed Commissioner Fetscher to the Commission, and
thanked the Commission for filling the vacancy.
Carolyn Jones, 722 SW 3`d Street, thanked the Commission for filling the vacancy, and
congratulated Commissioner Fetscher.
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6. Public Safety Reports
Captain Daniel Marks, BSO Chief of Police, reported on criminal activity in the City.
Sean Brown, Battalion Chief, BSO Fire Rescue, reported that the Dania Beach Boulevard Bridge
will remain closed until sometime in April. He also reported that the Safer by 4 kickoff began
today.
7. Consent Agenda
Items added to Consent Agenda: #7.3
Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.3
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of February 23, 2016 City Commission Meeting
Approve Minutes of February 24, 2016 Workshop - Commission Vacancy
7.2 Travel Requests: None
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the addition of Item
#7.3, and the exception of Item #7.3; seconded by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried
unanimously.
ADDENDUM
7.3 RESOLUTION#2016-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING
A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AND
AFSCME FLORIDA COUNCIL 79,AFL-CIO LOCAL 3535 FOR A RETROACTIVE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 1,2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2016 AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2016-022.
Jim Cherof, Labor Counsel, noted that the union leadership signed off on the agreement and
members overwhelmingly accepted it.
Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to adopt Resolution #2016-022; seconded by Commissioner
Grace. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
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8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
There were no proposals on this agenda.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
9.1 ORDINANCE#2016-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AMEND
CHAPTER 28, THE "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE", OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 100, "GENERAL USE REGULATIONS," TO RENAME THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA MARINE ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE 105, "USE
REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICTS," CONCERNING TWO-
FAMILY DWELLINGS; AMENDING ARTICLE 110, "USE REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND
MIXED-USE DISTRICTS," CONCERNING CERTAIN PERMITTED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND
PROHIBITED USES AND USE REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING ARTICLE 115, "INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS:
PERMITTED, PROHIBITED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, AND CONDITIONS OF USE," TO AMEND THE
SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES; AMENDING ARTICLE 265, "OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS," CONCERNING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING FIGURE 303-
1E TO REVISE THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY CENTER; RENAMING SUBPART 2 OF PART 3 FROM
"HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT" TO "OVERLAY DISTRICTS"; CREATING ARTICLE 317, "MARINE
OVERLAY DISTRICT" AND PROVIDING FOR A PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY, ON-SITE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS, AND SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS; DELETING THE HEADER SUBPART 3 OF PART 3,
"DESIGN DISTRICT OVERLAY"; RENAMING SUBPART 4 OF PART 3 FROM "PORT EVERGLADES
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PEDD)" TO "SUBPART 3. - OTHER SPECIAL DISTRICTS"; AMENDING
ARTICLE 675, "TEMPORARY USE AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS," PROVIDING FOR RECURRING
TEMPORARY EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2016-004.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, provided an overview of the zoning text amendments.
Mayor Salvino opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Ordinance #2016-004, on first reading; seconded
by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
City Attorney Ansbro advised most of the remaining items were quasi-judicial hearings and
swore-in those who would speak. He asked the Commission to disclose any communication they
had on these matters.
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9.2 ORDINANCE#2016-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING
THE VACATION REQUEST SUBMITTED BY PULICE LAND SURVEYORS, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE
PROPERTY OWNER, FOREST VIEW ESTATES, LLC, TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF
"FOREST VIEW ESTATES" (PLAT BOOK 175, PAGE 182 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD
COUNTY), LOCATED AT SW 35TH AVENUE AND STIRLING ROAD, LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE,WHICH PORTION WAS ORIGINALLY DEDICATED BY THE OWNER
FOR PARK PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance#2016-005.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, explained the vacation request of public park land.
Mayor Salvino opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to adopt Ordinance #2016-005, on first reading; seconded by
Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
#9.3 ORDINANCE#2016-006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING
THE TEXT AMENDMENT (TX-136-15) REQUEST MADE BY MATTHEW SCOTT, TRIPP SCOTT, P.A.,
REPRESENTING PARK 'N GO OF FORT LAUDERDALE, LLC; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT OF
ARTICLE 115, ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: PERMITTED, PROHIBITED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION
USES AND CONDITIONS OF USE" OF CHAPTER 28, "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CTIY
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance#2016-006.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, explained the text amendment requested by Park `N Go.
Matthew Scott, representing the applicant, responded that they are comfortable with the
language, and gave a brief background of the request.
Mayor Salvino opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Ordinance #2016-006, on first reading; seconded
by Commissioner Fetscher. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
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Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
#9.4 ORDINANCE#2016-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AMEND
CHAPTER 28, OF THE "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE", OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 105, "USE REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONING
DISTRICTS," CONCERNING COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITIES; AMENDING ARTICLE 110, "USE REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE
DISTRICTS," CONCERNING CERTAIN PERMITTED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND PROHIBITED USES
AND USE REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING ARTICLE 115, "INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS: PERMITTED,
PROHIBITED, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, AND CONDITIONS OF USE," TO AMEND THE SCHEDULE
OF PERMITTED USES; AMENDING ARTICLE 225, "INTERSECTION VISIBILITY STANDARDS,"
CONCERNING OBSTRUCTIONS;AMENDING ARTICLE 265, "OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS,"
CONCERNING SINGLE FAMILY AND DUPLEX DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING ARTICLE
302, "DETAILED USE REGULATIONS," CONCERNING PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES IN
CERTAIN SPECIAL DISTRICTS; AMENDING ARTICLE 303, "DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,"
CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE CITY CENTER DISTRICT AND AMEND THE
HEIGHTS ZONES MAP; AMENDING ARTICLE 305, "INCENTIVES," TO RELOCATE INCENTIVES FOR
PUBLIC PARKS; AMENDING ARTICLE 511, "INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STANDARDS," CONCERNING THE
APPEARANCE OF CERTAIN GLASS WINDOWS AND DOORS; AMENDING ARTICLE 605, "GENERAL
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 640 "PLATS," TO REVISE THE PLAT
APPROVAL PROCESS; AMENDING ARTICLE 720 "PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD," TO REVISE THE
BOARD'S DUTIES; AMENDING ARTICLE 805, "CONCURRENCY DETERMINATIONS," CONCERNING
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE CONCURRENCY;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Ordinance #2016-007.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, reviewed the various text amendments. She advised that
pawn shops had been removed from the original ordinance that was not approved by the City
Commission.
Mayor Salvino opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Ordinance #2016-007, on first reading; seconded
by Vice-Mayor Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
9.5 RESOLUTION#2016-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA,GRANTING A
TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE SITE PLAN (SP-011-14)
SUBMITTED BY SUSAN F. DELEGAL, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OFER BEN
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SHOSHAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4430 SW 32ND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA; FINDING THAT THE APPLICANT HAS DEMONSTRATED GOOD CAUSE FOR THE DELAY IN
SUBMITTAL OF COMPLETE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2016-020.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner,provided an overview of the request.
Susan Delegal, representing the applicant, responded the owner has been working on obtaining
financing, but has been having difficulty.
Vice-Mayor Jones spoke of the prevalence of developers in the past trying to find financing who
were really trying to flip the property. He hopes this is not the case here, and the project will be
moved forward within the year.
Ms. Delegal noted her understanding is that the same development team is the one that is looking
to accomplish the project.
Vice-Mayor Jones felt there ought to be some restrictions put on the developer should they try to
sell the property.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that this extension is authorized under state law if good cause is
shown, which has been, in his legal opinion; the developer is entitled to do this and such a
restriction cannot be made.
Mayor Salvino commented about developers getting Commission approvals and then selling the
properties. He does not agree with this, and recommends a policy be put in place where
developers will lose a deposit if shovels do not go into the ground when approvals are granted.
Ms. Delegal spoke of the great deal of work that comes after site plan approval. The developer
has been working on this and she has been assisting.
Mayor Salvino refuted the claim that financing is in a state of flux, and said if the developer
wanted to build,they could find financing.
Ms. Delegal noted the developer has not flipped the property since site plan approval, which was
11/2 years ago, and does not intend to do so.
City Attorney Ansbro added the developer had spent a lot of time to accommodate neighbors'
concerns; none of them are present tonight voicing opposition. In response to Commissioner
Brandimarte, he further clarified extensions on time and explained the code could be amended to
shorten the timeframe in which a developer has to build.
Ms. Delegal noted the Code only provides for the 1-year extension, so if development does not
happen in that time, they will need to come back with a new site plan.
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Mayor Salvino questioned what one more year will do if the project could not be done in 18
months.
Discussion ensued about amending the Code for future applications in order to prevent projects
from being approved, subsequently not developed, and the property sitting idle.
Commissioner Fetscher addressed the issue of the Dania Hotel and their numerous requests for
time extensions.
Commissioner Grace spoke of the monthly project report provided to the Commission, and felt
what is being asked for is not unreasonable in order to ensure we get a quality project.
Mayor Salvino opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Vice-Mayor Jones motioned to adopt Resolution #2016-020; seconded by Commissioner
Grace. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher No Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
#9.6 RESOLUTION#2016-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE SITE PLAN (SP-107-15), APPROVING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION (SE-17-16), AND APPROVING
VARIANCES (VA-12-16), (VA-13-16), (VA-14-16), (VA-15-16) AND (VA-16-16) SUBMITTED BY BILL
LAYSTROM,ESQUIRE, WITH DOUMAR, ALLSWORTH,LAYSTROM, VOIGT&ADAIR,ON BEHALF OF
THE PROPERTY OWNER COHEN DANIA BEACH HOTEL, LLC DB/A THE DESIGN CENTER OF THE
AMERICAS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1825 GRIFFIN ROAD IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A', A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS
RESOLUTION;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2016-021.
Corinne Lajoie, Principal City Planner, noted that staff is no longer requesting a continuance of
this resolution, and provided an overview of the requests.
Mayor Salvino opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2016-021; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Fetscher Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes
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10. Discussion and Possible Action
There were no discussion items on this agenda.
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Brandimarte
Commissioner Brandimarte had no comments.
11.2 Commissioner Fetscher
Commissioner Fetscher introduced himself to the audience.
Commissioner Grace removed herself from the General Employees' Pension Board because
Commissioner Fetscher is also a member of the board.
11.3 Commissioner Grace
Commissioner Grace commented the Charter Review Board did a wonderful job, and spoke of
community events.
11.4 Vice-Mayor Jones
Vice-Mayor Jones had no comments.
11.5 Mayor Salvino
Mayor Salvino welcomed Commissioner Fetscher to the Commission.
Mayor Salvino spoke about the Arts & Seafood Celebration, and food trucks, free concerts, and
the presence of BSO Fire Rescue at the Casino.
12. Appointments
There were no appointments at this meeting.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
City Manager Baldwin welcomed Commissioner Fetscher.
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City Manager Baldwin said he met with the Fire Department and a recommendation will be
coming to fund, from the General Fund for the balance of the fiscal year, what is currently being
paid for by the SAFER Grant. BSO provided a figure of $425,000.00; one station would be
approximately $250,000.00. The Commission will have to make this decision, as well as decide
what to do for the following fiscal year.
City Manager Baldwin thanked the Commission for approving the AFSCME agreement, and
thanked Vice-Mayor Jones for recognizing Human Resources/Risk Manager Beauzil.
City Manager Baldwin advised that the Economic Summit will be held on April 1st, 10:00 a.m. -
2:00 p.m., and we buy a table every year for $1,000.00. Commissioners Grace and Fetscher
noted they cannot attend. Vice-Mayor Jones said he cannot commit right now. City Manager
Baldwin will purchase a table and fill it with staff, as needed.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro welcomed Commissioner Fetscher.
13.3 City Clerk -Reminders
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday,April 12, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mayor Salvino adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
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PLEASE NOTE:IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO A"ZONING"TYPE OF MATTER(FOR EXAMPLE,A
SITE PLAN, VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR SIMILAR TYPE OF ITEM KNOWN AS A"QUASI-JUDICIAL"MATTER, YOU
ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR
TESTIMONY. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S
REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS
MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE
THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE
UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, WHETHER OR NOT
COMPENSATION IS PAID OR RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES,EACH LOBBYIST SHALL FILE WITH THE
CITY CLERK AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PAY AN ANNUAL ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
REGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYER. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE:
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speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall
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PLEASE NOTE:IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON AN ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO A"ZONING"TYPE OF MATTER(FOR EXAMPLE,A
SITE PLAN, VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR SIMILAR TYPE OF ITEM KNOWN AS A"QUASI-JUDICIAL"MATTER, YOU
ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR
TESTIMONY. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S
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COMPENSATION IS PAID OR RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES,EACH LOBBYIST SHALL FILE WITH THE
CITY CLERK AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PAY AN ANNUAL ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
REGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYER. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE:
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be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day's agenda. Each
speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall
inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers
express a desire to speak,the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to(a)extend the time allotted
for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers,or(b)whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker.
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ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR
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UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, WHETHER OR NOT
COMPENSATION IS PAID OR RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES,EACH LOBBYIST SHALL FILE WITH THE
CITY CLERK AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PAY AN ANNUAL ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
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be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested persons to speak on matters not scheduled on that day's agenda. Each
speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall
inform the City Clerk immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. If more than 10 speakers
express a desire to speak,the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to(a)extend the time allotted
for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers,or(b)whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker.
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ARE SUBJECT TO BEING ASKED TO SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT YOU WILL BE TRUTHFUL AS TO YOUR COMMENTS OR
TESTIMONY. YOU MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO QUESTIONS ASKED OF YOU BY AN APPLICANT OR AN APPLICANT'S
REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY WHICH RELATE TO THE ITEM.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS
MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE
THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE
UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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CITY CLERK AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PAY AN ANNUAL ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 8, 2016
TO: Robert Baldwin, City Manager
VIA: Marc LaFerrier, AICP, Dir,
FROM: Corinne Lajoie, AICP, LEE G. A., Planning and Zoning Manager '
SUBJECT: SE-17-16/VA-12-16/VA-13-16/VA-14-16/VA-15-16/VA-16-16/SP-
107-15: The applicant, Bill Laystrom, Esq. with Doumar, Allsworth,
Laystrom, Voigt & Adair, on behalf of the property owner Cohen
Dania Beach Hotels, LLC D/B/A The Design Center of the Americas
is requesting a Special Exception, Variances and Site Plan approval
for the property located at 1825 Griffin Road.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION
To allow a hotel use; per Section 110-20.
VARIANCES
1. To allow a seven (7) foot wide intermediate landscape peninsula where code
requires a ten (10) to fifteen (15) foot minimum width depending on separation
per Section 275-100(C).
2. To allow a terminal landscape island of approximately four (4) feet in width
wherecode requires a ten (10) foot minimum width per Section 275-100(D).
3. To allow the continued existence of the landscaped area abutting the buildings
where code requires a minimum of ten (10)feet; per Section 275-100(E).
4. To allow two (2) wall signs and one (1) facing an internal (north) property line
where code permits only one wall sign facing street frontage; per Section 505-
120(0).
5. To allow twenty-seven percent (27%) glass coverage on the ground floor
fagade where code requires a thirty-five percent (35%) minimum; per Section
510-30(H).
SITE PLAN
To allow the remodel of, and addition to, an existing hotel.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
EXISTING ZONING: General Commercial District (C-4)
LAND USE DESIGNATION: Commercial
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The subject property is the currently location of the Sheraton Hotel, located at the south
east corner of Griffin Road and Interstate 95. The property is approximately nine and a
half(9.5) acres in size.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Today the City's Land Development Code (LDC) allows hotels as a Special Exception use
in the C-4 zoning district. Although a hotel is currently operating on the property, no
record can be found granting a Special Exception for the hotel use. Therefore the use is
considered legally-non-conforming. Expansion of the use requires Special Exception
approval to meet today's code.
Section 630-50 of the Land Development Code states, the City Commission or Planning
and Zoning Board, if applicable, shall review the application to determine whether the
Special Exception use complies with the following criteria standards:
(1)" "That the use is permitted as a special exception use as set forth in the use
regulations of part 1 of this code."
(2) "That the use will not cause a detrimental impact to the value of existing
contiguous uses, uses in the general area, and to the zoning district where it is to
be located."
(3) "That the use will be compatible with the existing uses on contiguous property,
with uses in the general area and zoning district where the use is to be located and
compatible with the general character of the area, considering population density,
design, scale and orientation of structures to the area, property values and existing
similar uses or zoning."
(4) "That adequate landscaping and screening are provided to buffer adjacent
uses from potential incompatibilities."
(5) "That adequate parking and loading is provided, and ingress and egress is so
designed as to cause minimum interference with traffic on abutting streets."
(6) "That the use will not have a detrimental environmental impact upon contiguous
properties and upon properties located in the general area or an environmental
impact inconsistent with the health, safety and welfare of the community."
(7) "That the use will not have a detrimental effect on vehicular or pedestrian
traffic, or parking conditions, and will not result in the generation or creation of
traffic inconsistent with the health, safety and welfare of the community."
(8) "That the use will not utilize turning movements in relation to its access to
public roads or intersections, or its location in relation to other structures or
proposed structures on or near the site that would be hazardous or a nuisance."
(9) "That the use will not have a detrimental effect on the future development of
contiguous properties or the general area, according to the comprehensive plan."
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(10) "That the use will not result in the creation of incompatible noise, lights,
vibrations, fumes, odors, dust or physical activities, taking into account existing
uses, uses located on contiguous properties, uses in the general area and the
zoning in the vicinity due to its nature, duration, direction or character."
(11) "That the use will not overburden existing public services and facilities."
The applicant provided a justification statement identifying how their request is consistent
with the Special Exception criteria.
VARIANCES
1. INTERMEDIATE LANDSCAPE PENINSULA
The applicant is requesting to remodel an existing hotel property. The landscaping and
parking exists today. The applicant states in their justification statement that modifying
the site to meet today's code is impossible. The applicant is proposing to remove several
two (2) to three (3) foot wide intermediate islands to provide fewer, but larger islands that
will enable plant material to grow and thrive. However, the smallest intermediate
landscape peninsula will be seven (7) feet wide where code requires ten (10) to fifteen
(15) feet in width depending on separation.
2. TERMINAL LANDSCAPE ISLAND
The subject property was built prior to the adoption of the current regulations. Redesigning
the site to meet today's code requirements is difficult without eliminating required parking
spaces. The applicant has made adjustments where possible to accommodate additional
parking, however the smallest terminal landscape island is shown to be four (4) feet in
width; code requires ten (10) feet.
3. LANDSCAPE AREA ABUTTING BUILDING.
The subject property was built prior to the adoption of the current regulations which makes
meeting today's code very difficult. The applicant is unable to meet the minimum
requirement for landscaped areas abutting the building without eliminating required
parking spaces.
4. WALL SIGNS
The applicant has indicated that the building is visible from vehicles traveling both north
and south on Interstate 95, thereby necessitating a sign on each side of the building. In
addition, the applicant indicates that there is currently a wall sign on the north and south
building elevations, although a previous variance has not been found. Each proposed
sign will meet code requirements for sign area.
5. FRONT FAQADE
The property is an existing hotel which was previously approved with the existing amount
of glass coverage. Since that time the code has changed making the structure non-
conforming. This variance will make the existing conditions legal.
Section 625 of the City's LDC states, the City Commission or Planning and Zoning Board,
if applicable, shall hold its public hearing and, after consideration of the staff
recommendation and public input, if any, may deny, approve or approve with conditions
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the application for variance, based upon its determination that the request meets the
criteria identified in Section 625-40, which are identified below.
(1) "That the requested variance maintains the basic intent and purpose of the
subject regulations, particularly as it affects the stability and appearance of the
city."
(2) "That the requested variance is otherwise compatible with the surrounding
land uses and would not be detrimental to the community."
(3) "That the requested variance is consistent with, and in furtherance of, the
goals, objectives and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan, as amended
from time to time, and all other similar plans adopted by the city."
(4) "That the plight of the petitioner is due to unique circumstances of the property
or petitioner which would render conformity with the strict requirements of the
subject regulations unnecessarily burdensome."
(5) "That the variance requested is the minimum variance that is necessary to
afford relief to the petitioner, while preserving the character, health, safety and
welfare of the community."
The applicant provided a justification statement identifying how their request is consistent
with the Variance criteria.
SITE PLAN
The proposed site plan application is for the remodel and addition to the existing hotel
structure. The existing structure is 189,541 square feet in size. The applicant is
proposing an addition of approximately 8,643 square feet. As a result, twenty-nine (29)
additional parking spaces are required and provided by the applicant, in part, via the
removal of the tennis court.
Development Review Committee (DRC)
The site plan was reviewed by the DRC which includes personnel from the BSO Fire,
Public Services, the City's landscape consultant and Community Development
Department Planning Division. The applicant has several outstanding staff comments that
must be addressed prior to issuance of a building permit. The outstanding DRC comments
are listed as conditions of approval in the resolution.
1. Provide traffic statement of additional trip generations using the latest ITE generation
rates. Noted - no increase in peak-hour traffic per Fadi Emil Nassar (Engineering).
2. Provide geometric dimensions for all proposed driveways, parking stalls, turning radius,
etc. Not Addressed. (Engineering)
3. Provide drainage calculations. Not Addressed. (Engineering)
4. Show sight triangle at existing ingress/egress-this must be reflected on the landscaping
plan using FDOT Index 546 for guidance. Not Addressed. (Engineering)
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5. Per Dania Code of Ordinances (Article 415 — Sidewalks and Swales), Owner is
responsible for sidewalks and swale improvements within the road right of way.
(Engineering)
6. In compliance with Article 805 of the City Code of Ordinances, applicant shall provide a
projection of water demand, and sewage and solid waste generation in tabular format.
(Engineering)
7. Provide drawing file (dwg or dgn) disk of the approved site plan in Florida State Plane
Coordinate (NAD 83). This should be addressed as part of the final submittal.
(Engineering)
8. Must provide additional Fire Lane- No Parking signs and yellow painted curbs in the
following Highlighted areas and apologize for missing this on the prior review: (BSO Fire)
9. Please provide a copy of the approved set of plans in .pdf format via email to
kennethsean_brown@sheriff.org . If the plan set is too large to send through email, please
deliver the plans in .pdf format on a CD-ROM to Attn. Chief Brown, Fire Marshal's Office,
103 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004 (BSO Fire)
10. PLATTING: Provide letter from Broward County identifying whether this property
needs to be platted or replatted. Per LDC, Section 605-30(F) must provide "the recorded
plat and any agreements modifying plat (example: amendment to the restrictive note or
NVAL), if the property has been platted. 2"d time requested (Planning)
11. RIGHT-OF-WAYS: Identify if r-o-w dedication is required. Per LDC, Section 635-50(l)
Identify "locations and dimenstions of all existing and proposed right-of-way and
dedications, including ultimate right-of-way lines (if any)". See Engineer's comments for
additional discussion (Planning).
12. WATER: Identify projected water demand for the project. See Engineer's comment for
additional discussion (Planning).
13. IMPACT FEES: Impact fees that will be required for the project were provided on 10-
19-15 (Planning).
14. SIGNS:
• Per LDC, Section 635-50(S) must provide "location, character, size, height and
orientation of proposed signs, including building signage details shown on plan
elevations and method of illumination". Provide detail of ALL signs. 2"d time
requested.
• Color rendering of south elevation shows signage. No signage permitted on south
elevation. 2"d time requested.
• Per Section 505-120(0) one wall sign permitted per building frontage, which is the
north elevation. Must address this code provision through redesign, or submittal of
an application for a variance or design variance request. A variance request
requires submittal of an application, an application fee of $2,300 for each
requested variance, and a written justification statement addressing the variance
criteria identified in Sec. 625-40 of the City's LDR's. Must be addressed with next
submittal.
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• Identify the length of building frontage on sheet with signs to allow staff to
calculation allowable square footage as per Section 505-120(0).
• Per Section 505-120(B) address sign is required. Provide detail (Planning).
15. PARKING:
• Based on information provided on Sheet SP1, and parking requirement found in
Section 265-50(3) the following parking is required:
o 1 space per hotel room = 1 X 250 = 250 parking spaces
e 10 spaces per 1,000 s.f. of floor area devoted to ballrooms, meeting rooms,
restaurants, lounges, shops and other accessory uses = 3,853 s.f./1,000 = 3.8
or 4 Parking spaces.
o Parking matrix provided on Sheet A1.00 shows existing regular spaces as 434
under "Existing Parking Count" table then identifies regular spaces as 438
under"Proposed Parking Count"table. Clarify.
o Identify number of spaces required.
o Storage of vehicles (long-term/short-term) is not a permitted use. Delete
reference (Planning).
16. VALET PARKING —
• Per LDC, Section 265-120(B) "an agreement between the city and property
owner(s) and approved by the city attorney, shall identify the number and location
of parking spaces reserved for valet parking, and shall require that any use of
property for which valet parking is provided in order to satisfy the required number
of parking spaces shall cease immediately if for any reason the valet service is not
provided at all times during the operation of the uses for which the parking is
provided". Provide copy for City Attorney's review. 2nd time requested.
• Per LDC, Section 265-120(B) "the site plan shall delineate, valet podium, signage,
and attendant-parking spaces, and provide an adequate number of stacking
spaced for the drop-off area without blocking crosswalks." Show spaces, and
provide an adequate number of stacking spaces for the drop-off area without
blocking cross walks". Show details on site plan. 2nd time requested (Planning).
17. The proximity to the airport will require FAA review. Provide letter from FAA.
(Planning).
18. Provide minimum bicycle parking requirements as identified in Section 265-51.
• Required bicycle parking will need to be adjusted as required parking is revised.
• Provide calculation and identify how many spaces are provided on sheet A2.00
with parking calculations.
• 10% of required automobile spaces is required for bike parking; the number of
required parking spaces are not identified on Sheet A1.00 therefore the number of
bike parking cannot be determined. Provide missing information.
• 48 bike parking spaces identified in parking calculation table, drawing on Sheet
SP1 shows 40. Revise (Planning).
19. Must provide latest revised set of plans on disk prior to going to public hearing
(Planning).
20. Principal Arterial Design Standards/Industrial Design Standards: Per Section 510-
30(H) Glass windows and doors must make up at least 35% of primary elevation, and
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shall be between heights of 2.5' and 8' above grade. Provide detail showing this
requirement has been met (Planning).
21. DRI: Identify how this project is compatible with the existing DRI. 2"d time
requested (Planning).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONNARIANCES/SITE PLAN
Approve the resolution with the outstanding DRC comments as conditions of approval
which must be addressed prior to issuance of a building permit.
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