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1989.03.20_TC_Minutes_Workshopt a ' r ; TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WORKSHOP MEETING Monday, March 20, 1989 1:30 P.M. In the absence of Mayor Joseph A. Boulay, Vice Mayor John J. Basso called the advertised Public Participation Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 P.M. Others present were Commissioners Doris R. Rome, Marvin A. Waldman and Betty Jean Stewart. Also in attendance were Town Attorney David K. Friedman, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Deputy Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, Land Planner Jim Park of Gee & Jenson and members of the general public. Vice Mayor Basso noted that this advertised Public Participation Work- shop Meeting was called for the purpose of reviewing all draft elements of the proposed new Comprehensive Plan. The Vice Mayor then turned the Meeting over to Mr. Jim Park. Mr. Park noted that he forwarded to the Town Commission revisions made by the Members (three packages - Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3); however, the Capital Improvement Element was not included with the amended pages. Mr. Park further noted that all revisions have been highlighted. Vice Mayor Basso advised that the Town Commission will continue with the review of the Capital Improvements Element. In a discussion regarding the interest rate for 30 year bonds, Commissioner Rome questioned the 9% interest rate. Mr. Park stated that he will review this matter and he will obtain information from the Town's Finance Department with regard to this subject. Mr. Park explained that Tables C-1, C-2 and C-3, dated 10/17/88, furnished by the Town's Finance Department, show projections for the Town (no capital expenditures are proposed). Mr. Park noted that there is an unknown expenditure (the water supply); that is stated on the bottom of page III-32 and the top of page III-33. Mr. Park advised that it is not necessary to give a long, detailed explanation of the Town's finances. Page III-37 was amended as follows: Included at the end of the para- graph under Objective 1.1 was "..and as necessary to meet existing deficiencies and replace obsolete facilities." The amendments to Policy 1.1.4 are the inclusion of two statements: c) overcome existing level of service deficiencies; d) to meet the requirements for future develop- ments; as well as placing the original c) statement at the end of the list and identifying same with letter e). The changes made on page III-38 are: The sentence "Phasing of develop- ment or phasing of facility improvements concurrent with the impacts of development shall be considered." was added at the end of Objective 1.2. Policy 1.2.1 was changed to read "...the basis of Town's issuance of f Town Commission Public Participation Workshop Meeting Minutes March 20, 1989 Page 2 of 5 development orders and permits for new construction." Boating was deleted from the list of Recreation Facility/Activity Standards. At this point, Land Planner Jim Park noted that a specific requirement of Rule 9J-5 is that in the Capital Tmprovement Element the Town must set standards for all other elements; with regard to traffic, the Town must follow the Florida Department of Transportation standards. Mr. Park further noted that the Comprehensive Plan can be amended twice per year. Amendments to page III-39 are: The end of Policy 1.2.2 was changed to read "...to assure that level of service standards will be maintained." Policy 1.4.3 which reads "The Town shall review the Capital Improvement Element not less than once annually." was included on page III-39. The third paragraph on page III-50 was amend to read "...of the follow- ing activities and elements." It was the consensus of the Town Commis- sion that Resolution No. 489 should be deleted from the 'Public Partici- pation in the Town Planning Process' section of the Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Friedman suggested including a statement to indicate that the Town is contemplating amending Resolution No. 489 to make it more consistent with the State Statutes. Mr. Park advised that he will redo said section and he will compile a list of activities and elements that are required (and have been met by the Town) for public participation. At this point, Vice Mayor Basso announced that written comments from the public are encouraged and should be submitted to the Mayor at Town Hall. The Commission Members now started the review of the most recent revi- sions submitted by Mr. Park. In a discussion of page I-3, Mr. Park noted that the Holiday Inn which is a major hotel in Town is considered transient lodging due to the short term rental. The following statement was incorporated as the fifth sentence of para- graph 4 on page I-6: "The Town does not maintain or does not contract for the 2.7 miles of State Road A-1-A." With regard to page I-7, it was noted that number 2, 'Type of Dwelling Units' was to show Single Family Detached as 116 units; the SF/Multi- Family Attached (Townhouses) and the Multi-Family (Hi-rise Condominiums) were to be combined for a total of 3,342 units. Number 3 on page I-8 was corrected to denote that 1,914 dwellings were indicated in the 1980 U. S. Census Data. A typographical error was noted on page I-17 and, the first sentence under 'Elimination of Substandard Housing' was amended to read "...that the Town work towards achieving the improvement or replacement of these units." ;. Town Commission Public Participation Workshop Meeting Minutes March 20, 1989 Page 3 of 5 Amendments to page I-19: Objective 1,4 reads "The Town will give due consideration to applications for the development of group homes and foster homes at densities which are compatible with the character and densities of surrounding neighborhoods." Policy 1.4.1 reads "The Town will address its land development regulations in conjunction with pre- paration for meeting any demonstrated need for special housing types." Changes on page I-22 are: Under 'City of Boca Raton', the fourth sentence was amended to read: "Fee parking exists adjacent to S.R. A-1-A for beach access." Under 'City of Delray Beach' the third sentence was modified to read: "There is a separate off-street metered parking area on the west side of S.R. A-l-A." The fourth and final sentence was changed as follows: "There are several other recreation sites distributed throughout the City as well as another beachfront park with parking facilities on A-1-A and Atlantic Avenue." In a discussion regarding page I-23, a question arose as to when the South County Regional Park (856 acres) is to be constructed. Table R-2 on page I-28, Recreation Facility/Activity Standards, was amended by the deletion of Marinas (1 slip/2,500 pop.), Golf Courses (9 holes/25,000 pop.) and Tennis (1 court/2.000 pop.). Also, the Standard for Swimming was changed to 1 beach ocean/25,000 pop. Following discussion of page I-29, Mr. Park noted same will be revised. Commissioner Waldman was not feeling well; he left the Meeting at 4 P.M. The first sentence of the last paragraph on page I-31 was amended as follows: "The Town has recently amended its zoning, etc." while the last sentence was changed to read: "...recreation facilities and/or open space as population increases." Policy 1.2.2 on page I-32 was amended to read: "The Town will enforce its ordinance requiring all new development to participate in provision of recreation and open space lands and facilities." The last paragraph on page II-19 was amended by the addition of the following sentences: "However, the Town would prefer enhanced regula- tions and strict enforcement and has adopted a Resolution to this effect. Strict enforcement is required to prevent seawall damage and erosion." Mr. Park noted that this paragraph re boating addresses Chapter 9J-5 relative to what is being done to prevent environmental degradation. The corrections on page II-26 were: Policy l.l.l which reads: "The Town will enforce rigorously Section 15A of its Code of Ordinances." was discussed and it was recommended that Mr. Park confer with the Town Manager to clarify the information relating to the Town Code of Ordinances. Objective 1.2 was changed to read: "...by January 1, 1990 which etc." •, ,` ` Town Commission Public Participation Workshop Meeting Minutes • March 20, 1989 Page 4 of 5 In a discussion relating to Policy 3.2.1 on page II-29 which refers to Ordinance No. 193, it was noted that said Ordinance is a Tree Preserva- tion Ordinance. With regard to Policy 3.4.2 on page II-30, it was noted that emergency conservation of water has already been determined by the South Florida Water Management District; parameters have been established. During a discussion of the 'Traffic Accident Rate' information on page II-63, Members asked Mr. Park if something should be included in this section with regard to the flashing yellow traffic light that had been requested and. approved for installation in the area of the Fire Station. (The Town will request the County to install same). At this time, page II-53 was brought up and it was suggested that the first line on this page should read: "The 1987 average per capita consumption:." Members discussed Table 3-W and requested that Mr. Park review the figures in said Table. With regard to page II-55 which deals with the current withdrawal permit issued to the Town by the South Florida Water Management District, it was noted that the Town changed their request and asked for a one year • permit; the Town has to do some things before an extension will be granted by the S.F.W.M.D. It was further noted that monitor wells were put in place, not cluster wells. During discussion of page II-60, it was noted that CoTran does not provide service on S.R. A-1-A. During discussion of page II-69, the second sentence of the last paragraph was amended to read: "One alternative might include effective and timely regulation of development intensity (and density) by the Town and adjacent communities." Added, was the following sentence: "Another alternative that the Town should consider is a formal request of desig- nation of S.R. A-1-A as a scenic route. This would have the effect of removing commercial truck traffic." Following discussion of page III-2, it was the consensus of the Town Commission that the last paragraph should be deleted completely. The Town Commision deleted the last sentence on page III-2. With regard to Policy 1.3.1 on page III-18, Mr. Park noted that within one year the Town must have the Land Development Regulations in effect. Table I-2 on page III-26 was amended by replacing the statement for Needs/Deficiencies with the term "None". The statement for Issue 3 was modified by the addition of "...and South Florida Water Management District permitting restrictions." to the end of the last sentence. Mr. • Park advised that he will recheck Issue 3. v Town Commission Public Participation Workshop Meeting Minutes March 20, 1989 Page 5 of 5 Continuing with Table I-2 on page III-27, the following changes were made: With regard to Nature of Relationship, the sentence added to the end of the statement was: "The Town must meet Boca Raton permitting to expand or modify its wellfield facilities." The statement relating to Effectiveness of Current Efforts was amended to read: "Coordination has been on going and not conclusive. The Florida Department of Transportation was added to the list of Outside Coordinating Agencies on page III-28. With regard to Policy 1.2.1 on page III-33, it was the consensus of the Town Commission that Mr. Park should deleted the (FOOT) that is listed next to the State of Florida. It was noted that an advertised Public Hearing/Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 1989 at 3:00 P.M. for the purpose of recommending the transmittal of the proposed Comprehensive Plan to the Department of Community Affairs in Tallahassee. This completed the review of the draft elements of the proposed Compre- hensive Plan. Upon proper MOTION AND SECOND by COMMISSIONER ROME/COM- MISSIONER STEWART, Vice Mayor Basso adjourned the advertised Public . Participation Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission at 5:35 P.M. APPROVED: (Absent) Joseph A. B lay, Mayor J n asso,~ Vises Mayor ris R.~ome,~Commissioner ~n a~ Markin A. Waldman, Commissioner ~~~~~ ., Be y Jean Stewart, Commissioner ATTES Date: AMK