HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-2018 CRA MinutesRegular City Council, CRA,
& Board of Adjustment Meeting
November 28, 2018
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Approved at t e anuary 23, 2019 CRA Meeting
Chairm limi/iill
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�.Iteilliams, MMC-CityClerk _ _I
There was no objection to Mayor Hill's request to change the dual B items on the consen_f,
agenda to items B1 and B2.
PROCLAMATIONS. AWARDS. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Certified Floodolain Manager Proclamation Presented to Michelle Faulkner, CFM
Mayor Hill read and presented a proclamation to Ms. Faulkner.
Brief Announcements
- November 30 -Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Light Up Night - 5:30 to 8 pm -
at various storefronts
- December 1- Christmas Parade - 6 pm - along Indian River Drive to Riverview Park
- December 7 - Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Event -1:00 pm - Veterans Memorial Park
- December 8 & g - Craft Club Show -10 am to 3 pm - Riverview Park
Vice Mayor Kinchen announced the upcoming events.
Recess Clty Council Meetino and Convene as Community, Redevelopment Agency +-
A. Chairman Hill called the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at
6:12 p.m. Those present included Chairman Hill, Vice Chairperson Kinchen, Mr.
Dodd, Mr. lovino and Mr. McPartlan.
B. The September 26. 2018 Board of Adjustment minutes were unanimously approved
by a MOTION by Mr. McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Chairperson Kinchen.
C. Seotic to Sewer Proaram
i. Acorove Grant Award to Rer?lace Two Seotic S�(sterns for 710 Jackson
Street (Transmittal. Aoolicatlon. Deed. Receiol. Plan)
The City Manager stated this was for a septic to sewer conversion for two tanks
on one system and one more system. He recommended a grant award in the
amount of $30.000.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve a grant award
in the amount of $30,000 for the HALO Rescue location.
Todd Smith, P.E. said he filed the application and asked the Board to consider a
grant amount to cover four systems for the non-profit organization.
Jackie Petrone, owner of the property, said if they are required to put more of
their savings towards the sewer line connection, it will cost reduce what they
have saved to put in a free or low-cost veterinary clinic next door. She requested
as much help as possible.
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The City Manager stated that staff was trying to cover as many systems as
possible knowing the program may not be funded next year. The Community
Development Director slated the original language in the program relates to the
removal of septic systems. She said the acupuncture part of the building has a
tank; there are two to the east side of the building, and one closer to U.S.
Highway 1.
Mr. Dodd said the original program tied the award to the removal of septic
systems and it sounded like there are three systems that would warrant the
amount of $45,000.
The Community Development Director advised if the award was increased, there
would still be enough money for the remaining applicants.
Chairman Hill said in moving forward, they may want to consider specifying a
maximum award per property and it did seem that HALO would qualify for an
additional $15.000.
An AMENDED MOTION was offered by Mr. Dodd to increase the grant award
amount to $45,000, Mr. McPartlan said he was sympathetic but did not second
the amendment. The amendment failed.
Roll Call on the original motion to grant $30,000 to the HALO Rescue location:
Chairman Hill — nay Vice Chairperson Kinchen — nay
Mr. Dodd — nay Mr. lovino — nay
Mr. McPartlan — aye
Motion failed. 4-1
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Chairman Hill to approve a grant award
in the amount of $45,000 for the Item 7Ci - HALO Rescue location.
Roll Call: Vice Chairperson Kinchen — aye Mr. Dodd —aye
Mr. lovino—aye Mr. McPartlan — nay
Chairman Hill - aye
Motion carried. 4-1
it. ADDrove Grant Award for 698 Jackson Street (Transmittal. AODlication. Deed. Tax
RecelDt. Estimated Cost)
The City Manager explained the maximum grant award is up to $15,000 but in this
case, the actual cost was $7,871.00 and recommended approval.
MOTION by Mr. McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Chairperson Kinchen to approve
a grant award in the amount of $7.871.00 for the 698 Jackson Street location.
Roll Call: Mr. Dodd — aye Mr. lovino — aye
Mr. McPartlan — aye Chairman Hill —aye
Vice Chairperson Kinchen - aye
Motion carried. 5.0
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iii. A grove Grant Award for 404 Indian River Drive (Transmittal. Deed. Tax Receiot,
Estimate. Plans)
The City Manager recommended approval for a grant amount of $15,000 for 404
Indian River Drive.
MOTION by Mr. McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Chairperson Kinchen to approve
a grant award in the amount of $15,000 for the 404 Indian River Drive location.
Roll Call: Mr. lovino—aye Mr. McPartlan — aye
Chairman Hill — aye Vice Chairperson Kinchen — aye
Mr. Dodd — aye
Motion carded. 5-0
iv. A rove Extension for Previously Awarded 1327 N. Central Avenue (Transmittal. E-
NI
The City Manager stated this project was still under construction and requested an
extension to allow time for completion.
MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve a six month
extension for the 1327 N. Central Avenue location.
Roll Call: Mr. McPartlan — aye Chairman Hill — aye
Vice Chairperson Kinchen — aye Mr. Dodd —aye
Mr. lovino —aye
Motion carried. 5-0
V. Discuss Future Fundi�y Allocation of Matchinq Funds for Program (Transmittal,
Summarv. Accounting)
The City Manager stated in 2016, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary
Program (IRLNEP) provided $100,000 towards the Septic to Sewer Program and
he requested feedback on the program's future.
Chairman Hill said the program has been very successful and should continue.
Vice Chairperson Kinchen also supported the program and suggested the City
should also pursue SJRWMD funding.
Mr. Dodd noted there are 50 potential properties left; the City has projected
$70.000 a year to assist and if there are state and federal grants for the
remainder, the program should be extended. He said he would like to make the
award "property based," for example multi -unit or multi -businesses, or the
removing restaurant grease trap systems; and he would like to consider a
percentage cost reimbursement as opposed to a $15,000 award.
Mayor Hill said if the County bases their assessment on equivalent residential units
(ERUs), could the City base their amount on the same sort of system.
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The Community Development Director said after this evening, the IRLNEP grant
portion will be gone for the remainder of the year reducing the award amounts to
$10,000 per system. If the City is successful in receiving another grant from the
IRLNEP, the funding will not be available until fiscal year 2020. She asked what
50% match should offered in the City's RFP noting each property connecting to a
gravity system would incur a cost of approximately $5,000 and to connect to a lift
station with a force main, the cost would be $15,000 per property along with the ERU
assessment. The County estimates the ERUs on the remaining properties to be on
the low end of $170,000. She said the City's match would be approximately
$420,000 leading to her request for direction.
She explained other grants, such as DEP's 319 which favors 100% participation in
that the whole neighborhood would be expected to convert their system. The Health
Department's requirement to connect within two years after lines are installed, might
be considered in soliciting 100% participation.
Chairman Hill asked staff to provide information on what properties (commercial vs.
residential) are remaining, what grants might be available, and their requirements so
that Council may workshop this at the beginning of the December 121° meeting.
The City Manager asked Council to consider approaching the Legislative Delegation
in January for a legislative appropriation to assist with the conversions.
D. Being no further business, Chairman Hill adjourned the Community Redevelopment
meeting.
8. Adtourn Communitv Redevelooment Aaencv, Meetina and Reconvene as City Council
Mayor Hill reconvened the City Council meeting and then convened the Board of Adjustment. ♦�
Recess Citv Council Meetino and Convene as the Board of Adjustment
A. Chairman Hill called the Board of Adjustment meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
Those present included Chairman Hill, Vice Chairperson Kinchen, Mr. Dodd, Mr.
lovino and Mr. McPartlan.
B. The October 10, 2018 Board of Adjustment minutes were unanimously approved
by a MOTION by Mr. McPartlan and SECOND by Mr. Dodd.
C. Quasi -Judicial Hearin
I. DASCH RESIDENTIAL FENCE ON CORNER LOT— VARIANCE REQUESTED FROM
SECTION 54-2-7.7( c)(3) OF THE SEBASTIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX FOOT HIGH FENCE WITHIN A SECONDARY FRONT YARD
SETBACK ON A CORNER LOT, SPECIFICALLY 12 FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINE,
WHEREAS THE CODE FOR THE RS-10 ZONING DISTRICT WOULD REQUIRE SUCH
FENCE TO BE A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 20 FEET FROM THE PROPERTY LINE.